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Newsletter Issue 05

WELCOME NOTE












Dear FHS alumni and friends,

I am delighted to share with you again the achievements of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Balamand. I am delighted to inform you that FHS has been successful in recruiting a number of PhD holder faculty who will join us per September 1, 2023. One postdoc and two assistant professors for the nutrition department, one postdoc for the nursing program, and one assistant professor for the MLS department. FHS faculty were successful in achieving promotion for the ranks of professor and associate professor (see below) and a good number plan to apply next year. We are also thrilled to have completed the Interdisciplinary PhD proposal, which was approved by UOB and submitted for approvals and further processing to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. We consider this a major achievement for FHS. In addition, FHS is currently preparing a number of proposals to offer 12 credit-certificate programs in the near future.

In this newsletter, we are profiling current faculty, staff, new graduates, and alumni of the Balamandian community. We are also providing you with an update on our efforts to achieve accreditation of our academic programs. The activities of the Center for Health Research are also profiled in this newsletter in addition to a summary of the FHS Summer Institute 2023. In this newsletter, we are proud to share with you the highlights of the well-attended and successful collaborative GEO Hub international conference and workshops on climate change and health. Our FHS students have been brilliant in organizing a large number of activities at all three campus sites; the DEK clubs have won a record of 11 club awards this year. Our congratulations to our faculty, students, and staff on all these major achievements.

We hope you will enjoy reading this newsletter and we look forward to sharing additional significant milestones in the near future.

Dr. Huda Abu-Saad Huijer
Dean Faculty of Health Sciences





O U T L I N E

PROMOTIONS, NEW APPOINTMENTS & PROGRAMS
PROFILING CURRENT FACULTY
PROFILING STAFF & FHS ALUMNI
ACCREDITATION UPDATES
FHS CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH

FHS EVENTS & NEWS
FHS STUDENT CLUBS
AND ACTIVITIES
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
SUMMER INSTITUTE
FHS AWARDS
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Promotions, New Appointments & Programs


FHS Faculty Promotion:
We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Mireille Serhan for being promoted to the rank of Professor and to Dr. Myriam Mrad for being promoted to the rank of Associate Professor.

FHS New Faculty per September 1, 2023:
  • - Dr. Zeina Dassouki, Assistant Professor, MLS department
  • - Dr. Jessica Finianos, Postdoc, Nursing Program
  • - Dr. Maud Rizk, Senior Lecturer, Nutrition department
  • - Dr. Dima Mnayer, Assistant Professor, Nutrition department
  • - Dr. Mira Daher, Postdoc, Nutrition department
  • - Ms. Saada Jurdi, Instructor, Public Health Department

FHS New Programs
  • - Proposal for an Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Health Sciences approved by UOB and submitted to MEHE for approvals.
  • - A 12-credit online certificate program in Health Informatics approved and will be launched soon.


Profiling Current Faculty



Dr. Mireille Serhan

Dr. Mireille Serhan holds a PhD in Food Engineering and Biotechnology from the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine (France). She has worked on several national and international collaborations with Universities in Lebanon, Spain and USA. She has successfully and enthusiastically devoted her time to build her research plan in Food Science and Nutrition. She has conducted numerous research projects in dairy, meat quality, consumer and customer satisfaction, novel and functional food products development, food security, adherence to Mediterranean Diet, athletic performance, preservation of goat products and food and feed safety. These projects have made valuable contributions to the increasing body of knowledge in the fields of Nutrition and Food Science. Her research productivity is demonstrated to date by 21 peer-reviewed Scopus publications, 5 conference proceedings, one book and one book chapter. She is a professional member of the Lebanese Order of Engineers, the Journal of Dairy Research Community and the prestigious International Association of Food Protection. Since 2011, she served as a reviewer for different scientific journals and on the top of them Small Ruminant Research journal, where she was awarded in May 2015 the silver award of “Elsevier Recognized Reviewer”. As per data retrieved from Clarivate, Web of Science, she has 22 verified peer reviews for Elsevier, MDPI, Taylor & Francis, Emerald and Cambridge Core journals and 8 documents published in the last 12 months. She currently serves on the editorial board of Societal Impacts journal from Elsevier and as guest associate editor for Frontiers in Nutrition journal. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Chairperson of the Department of Nutritional Sciences and assistant to the Dean for the Faculty-Main Campus academic programs. She has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor effective September 1st, 2023.





Dr. Nivine Abbas

In 2020, Dr. Abbas took a Certificate Degree from the Research Ethics Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Since 2014, she has held a PhD degree in Social Sciences and Environmental Studies from the Faculty of Behavioural, Management, and Social Sciences, University of Twente (Netherlands). Dr. Abbas’ professional experience reflects her multidisciplinary education, which includes a Master of International Affairs from the Lebanese American University and a Bachelor of Arts (in Archaeology) from the American University of Beirut. Until 2014, Dr. Abbas previous work included administrative responsibilities, writing project proposals, bringing funds for the centers, networking with NGOs and international organizations, and providing training to various actors on different topics, mainly personal skills topics, among others. In most of her working experience, she has been engaged with the community, whether in developmental project implementation or training. In addition, since 2004, Dr. Abbas has been involved in volunteering, advocacy, and training activities mainly related to community health and environmental health. From March until July 2014, she worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a public health officer in Tripoli and North Lebanon. Starting in November 2014, Dr. Abbas joined the University of Balamand as an assistant professor at the Public Health Department, Faculty of Health Sciences. She has been involved in teaching several graduate and undergraduate courses mainly related to environmental health, community health, urban planning and sustainable development, research, and public health ethics. Her research interest includes the following topics: public health ethics and research ethics education, social determinants of health, environmental health, sustainable development, and health education and health promotion.





Lina Jaalouk

Lina Jaalouk holds an MS degree in Health Promotion Management from Marymount University, USA (2003) and a BS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from University of Balamand, Lebanon (1999). She is involved in teaching courses related to health promotion theories, public health principles, family health, health education, and health communication. Her research interests include vulnerable populations including elderly and pregnant women, health education and behavior, school health, and occupational health and safety. She has been involved in community projects benefiting, elderly, orphans and people with special needs in addition to school health and reproductive health. Ms. Jaalouk is currently pursuing a PhD at Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, in the Doctoral School of Health and Sciences (EDSS), Faculty of Medicine, on the environmental, psychosocial, and nutritional factors affecting Lebanese couples seeking repeated medically assisted reproduction.





Peggy Germanos Kaddoum

Peggy Germanos Kaddoum is a lecturer in the Nursing Program, Faculty of Health Sciences-University of Balamand (UOB). She is the focal person of the Nursing Program at the Main Campus (Koura) where she assumes teaching and administrative responsibilities. Mrs. Kaddoum has earned her Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), and completed her Master of Science in Nursing / research track from St Joseph University (USJ). She also holds a diploma in Nursing Care for Children from USJ. Mrs. Kaddoum has thirteen years of experience in clinical practice as a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric department. She joined UOB as an instructor in 2013, and was promoted to lecturer in 2020. Mrs. Kaddoum is in charge of teaching and coordinating multiple nursing courses and is highly motivated to pursue PhD studies focusing on childcare. She is currently involved in a research project about breastfeeding and sexuality.

Profiling Staff & FHS Alumni



Ms. Cathy Constantine
Executive Officer

I joined the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Balamand September 2006 as secretary and was promoted to the position of Executive Officer August 2022.
My job consists of providing administrative and technical support to the Dean of FHS and directing all academic and non-academic activities of the Faculty. I work as liaison between FHS and the various administrative offices of the university and I follow up on requests with HR, Comptroller, and purchasing to insure that all concerns are attended to in a timely and efficient manner. I coordinate with the Registrar and other departments all issues related to course offerings as requested by faculty.




Dr. Nadine Massaad
B.S in Nutritional Sciences

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you my journey as an alumnus of the University of Balamand’s Nutritional Sciences Department and how the curriculum has profoundly influenced my career as a pediatric neonatologist. I am a neonatologist in training, and my passion for promoting health and well-being among the most vulnerable population, newborns and infants, led me to specialize in pediatric neonatology. During my time at the University of Balamand , the nutrition curriculum provided me with a solid foundation in understanding the vital role of nutrition in the early stages of life and its impact on long-term health outcomes. The comprehensive education I received equipped me with in-depth knowledge of neonatal nutrition. The curriculum emphasized evidence-based practices and cutting-edge research in the field, enabling me to provide the best possible care to infants and children. One of the key aspects that greatly impacted my medical career was the practical training I received during my internship as a nutritionist. Through clinical rotations and hands-on experiences, I gained valuable insights into assessing and managing the nutritional needs of neonates. I learned how to interpret growth charts, calculate energy and nutrient requirements, and formulate individualized feeding plans to optimize growth and development. I am passionate about advancing the field of neonatal nutrition and advocating for optimal nutrition practices for newborns. The education and experiences I gained have inspired me and encouraged me to consider conducting research and present at scientific conferences to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of neonatal nutrition.





Dr. Annita El-Hajj
Master of Public Health

Dr Annita El-Hajj runs her own dental practice, offering quality dental care to her various patients. Before opening her practice, she received her Graduate Diploma in Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics, her Graduate Diploma in Oral Biology as well as her Diploma of Dental Surgeon from the Lebanese University.
Aside from her interest in human health, she had always been very passionate about human rights and humanitarian work, which led her to pursue a Master of Public Health at the University of Balamand. Throughout the program, she was introduced to a whole new and exciting field. After working for several years on improving dental health on the individual level, she was able to learn and apply methods to enhance health on the community scale. Furthermore, she met a lot of passionate and hardworking people putting a lot of effort to advance different causes. Moreover, this program has unlocked new career opportunities offering her the prospect of working to further causes she feels strongly about. Finally, in the future, she is hoping to pursue a PhD combining her dentistry and public health knowledge.


Accreditation Updates


  1. The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences has applied to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®) to open an ACEND accredited Nutrition and Dietetics Foreign Dietitian Education Program (FDE) to prepare Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. The eligibility application was accepted by ACEND in June 2023. The Department of Nutritional Sciences is in the pre-candidacy process for the abovementioned proposed program. The program is not accepting applications to an ACEND-accredited FDE at this time but will do so upon successful completion of the candidacy for accreditation process to achieve ACEND accreditation. The Nutritional Sciences team is currently preparing the self-study report to be submitted in January 2024. The ACEND accreditors’ site visit is expected to take place in April 2024.


  2. ACEN: The Nursing Program is in the process of preparing for the accreditation site visit with ACEN, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The visit will take place summer 2024.



FHS Center For Health Research


The Faculty of Health Sciences, under the esteemed supervision of Dr. Huda Huijer, the Dean of the Faculty at the University of Balamand, Lebanon, embarked on an exciting new venture in September 2022 with the launch of the Center for Health Research. This center was established with the primary goal of advancing and enhancing research activities within the faculty, fostering a collaborative and informed community, and promoting capacity building among students, faculty, and staff. The center serves as a hub of knowledge and expertise, aiming to boost the Faculty of Health Sciences to new heights in research excellence.

The Center for Health Research aims to facilitate interdisciplinary research collaboration, encouraging faculty members to share their latest research findings and insights with their colleagues through the " Lecture Series". These engaging lectures create a platform for faculty to delve into diverse topics, exchange knowledge, and generate valuable discussions that enrich the collective understanding within the faculty.
Secondly, the center recognizes the importance of international perspectives and expertise in the field of research. To this end, it organizes the "Methodology Corner," a lecture series where national and international renowned experts are invited to share their insights on various research-related topics. These sessions serve as valuable learning opportunities for students and faculty alike, enabling them to gain exposure to cutting-edge methodologies and best practices.

In line with its commitment to advancing health sciences research, the center has conducted several compelling lectures under the "Lecture Series" and “Methodology Corner”. These sessions featured speakers who explored a diverse array of topics relevant to the field.

Title

Presented by

Date

Ethical considerations for conducting research with children

Dr. Nivine Abbas

November 8, 2022

Telebehavioral health in low-resource settings: barriers, opportunities, and recommendations

Mr. Emile Whaibeh

November 24, 2022

Food Insecurity and Food Safety

Dr. Joanne Karam

December 6, 2022

Regulation of the setting up of Brucella suis persistence by RegBA

Dr. Elias Abdo

February 28, 2023

Understanding biostatistics in published articles

Dr. Ziad Mahfoud

University of Qatar

March 20, 2023

Engineering microbial cell factories for the production of novel industrial biotechnological products

Dr. Hala Chamiyeh

March 28, 2023

Research: From initiation to publication

Dr. Hani Tamim

AUB

March 30, 2023

Grant Management Process

Mrs. Joelle Khoury

April 4, 2023

Carbapenem and Colistin Resistance in Lebanon: Epidemiological Data and New Molecular Diagnostic Tool

Dr. Charbel Baysari

April 25, 2023

Prevalence of Food Allergy among Schoolchildren in Lebanon

Dr. Dominique Dano

May 2, 2023

Impacting Policy, Patient Outcomes & Health Equity Through Nursing Outcomes Research

Dr. Margo Brooks Carthon

University of Pennsylvania

May 11, 2023

Physicians’ perceptions and preferences for implementing Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Clinical Practice Guidelines

Dr. Abir Abdel Rahman

May 30, 2023

With the Center for Health Research in place, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Balamand is poised to accelerate its research efforts, foster academic growth, and contribute significantly to the advancement of health sciences in Lebanon and beyond. The center's commitment to collaboration, capacity building, and excellence in research sets the stage for a promising future of continuous discovery and innovation in the field of health sciences.


FHS Events & News


1. Nursing:

  1. Events: The Nursing student Sabine Wannous was honored with the LION'S CLUB Award for the year 2023 in recognition of her outstanding academic and professional achievements. The ceremony took place at the American University of Beirut's Alumni Hall, under the theme "Our Nurses Our Future." At the 2023 graduation ceremony, Sabine Wannous received the “Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award” for her high academic performance, professionalism, and leadership potentials. The graduate Nour Nehme received the “Clinical Excellence Award” in recognition of her reflective clinical care, accountability, and efficient therapeutic relationship with the patients.


  2. Students’ activities: On May 12, the Nursing Student Society Clubs at the Main Campus, Dekwaneh Campus, and Souk ElGhareb Campus organized vibrant events to celebrate Nurses' Day. Altogether, nursing students along with the FHS Dean, Dr Huijer, and the Director of the Nursing Program Dr. Azar, nursing faculty, and members of the campuses community gathered to enjoy this event. With a focus on creating joyful and engaging activities, the events included lively music, a variety of games, a photobooth and a nursing-themed presentation. In addition, a workshop on the wellbeing of nurses was offered by Coach Sandy Bassil, member of ICF Lebanon.

2. Public health:

GEOHealth Hub on Climate Change and Health in the Middle East and North Africa is the fruitful outcome of a national, regional, and international faculty program collaboration. Funded by the National Institutes for Health, the GEOHealth Hub is one of seven Global Environmental and Occupational Health hubs dedicated to high priority health research, data management, curriculum and material development, training activities, and policy support. This program is an international consortium focused on climate change and its impact on health.

The University of Balamand, the Jordan University of Science and Technology – JUST, the Mohamed VI University for Health Sciences, the Harvard School of Public Health Center for Environmental Health, the University of California San Diego, the University of California Berkeley, along with the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and WHO’s Center for Environmental Health Action (CEHA) partnered to address the impacts of climate change on health, water, and air pollution and identify gaps and areas of development in environmental and public health through research, training, and capacity building. The University of Balamand’s intervention is led by Dr. Myriam Mrad, consortium, and country principal investigator. Dr. Myriam Mrad and her multidisciplinary team are working on various projects under the GEOHealth Hub such as the impact of air pollution on respiratory, cardiovascular, and skin allergic diseases health outcomes in Beirut, Lebanon among vulnerable groups, the effects on environmental exposures on Lebanese pregnant women and infants, and healthcare system’s resilience to climate change.

The University of Balamand organized the second GEOHealth Hub on Climate Change and Health in the MENA region workshops and conference this year. From June 19 to June 27, 2023, workshops were offered to students from Lebanon, Jordan, and Morocco. The conference, held on the 22nd of June, attracted more than 150 attendees, including experts, researchers, instructors, students, and staff from various regional and national entities. The conference provided a platform for experts in the field of environmental health and climate change to share their latest research on these crucial topics. It also provided a platform for junior researchers to discuss their projects during the oral presentation session. The conference concluded on a celebratory note with awards distributed for the best oral presentations. The event left participants inspired and equipped with valuable insights to address the challenges of climate change and its impact on health in the MENA region.

Please find additional details regarding the conference and workshop on the website provided below: https://www.balamand.edu.lb/faculties/FHS/Geohub/Pages/Program.aspx

For more updates, pictures of the events, and the latest news, make sure to follow the GEOHealth hub account on Instagram and Twitter.













3. Medical lab

A. Prizes and Enrollment at MLS

The Medical Laboratory Sciences program at the University of Balamand upholds the highest standards of scientific skills and employs updated technology in its teaching. Our commitment lies in producing graduates who are critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and active contributors to their societies. We are delighted to see that our efforts have resulted in a significant increase in enrollment, with a remarkable 41% rise in newly recruited MLS students compared to the previous academic year. Currently, MLS boasts the largest number of students in the country.

Our focus has not only been on increasing applicants but also attracting outstanding students. Over the past two years, two of our MLS graduates have been honored with the prestigious "Founder of the University Patriarch Ignatius IV" prizes for achieving the highest cumulative average among all the Bachelor's degree graduates from the university for the academic years 21-22 and 22-23. This achievement fills us with pride and optimism, and we are confident that these exceptional students will shine as distinguished ambassadors of our program.

B. Development of Graduate Courses

The MLS department, with a special focus on the graduate program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, has been dedicated to enhancing course syllabi and content. In particular, this year's advanced Immunology course offered an exceptional learning experience for our students. We were privileged to host esteemed international speakers from institutions such as Georgetown University in Washington, USA, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Grenoble Alpe, and CNRS lab in Grenoble.

During the course, these renowned researchers and experts delved into various topics, including Immune checkpoints and their use in HIV and Cancer, Cytokine-based immunotherapies, adoptive cell therapies for cancer, vaccines design and immunogenicity, and Gut Microbiota for cancer prevention and immunotherapy. The students were awe-inspired and deeply appreciated the immense benefit and opportunity to collaborate with such esteemed international guests. This enriching experience has left a lasting impact on their academic journey.

4. Department of Community Engagement

In 2023, the Department of Community Engagement at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Balamand (DoCE) continued implementing its explosive ordnance risk education through its Landmines Resource Center and completed three trainings with sixty participants at the Regional School of Humanitarian Demining in Lebanon of the Lebanon Mine Action Center of the Lebanese Army. Village interventions were completed in thirty different areas of Lebanon reaching 3600 participants, Lebanese and non-Lebanese, male and female, children and caregivers. EORE activities have been funded by UNICEF. Mine Victim Assistance funded by International Trust Fund continued through the provision of medicine and rehabilitation services. Changing of Expertise took place with Iraqi colleagues who were developing their mine victim and other disabled people assistance strategy for 2023-2027.



In the context of the long-term agreement with UNICEF, DoCE team conducted a series of trainings all over Lebanon for UNICEF implementing partners in the context of DIRASA and MAKANI programs. Training themes included; social behavioral change, community engagement, effective communication for development, activating parents-teachers’ associations and students’ clubs, and developing community platforms.






FHS Student Clubs and Activities




Experiential Learning




Luna Khalil El Haje
Nursing

My undergraduate journey in nursing was an extraordinary voyage of growth and learning, shaped by the countless experiences that unfolded during my studies. Throughout our clinical training in different healthcare areas, we had the privilege to work alongside amazing and experienced nurse preceptors who generously shared their knowledge, skills, and wisdom, teaching us the compassionate care and reinforcing our passion for the nursing profession.
Another lesson I learned was the importance of patient-centered care. Interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with unique healthcare needs opened our eyes to the power of empathy, respect, and active listening. Each patient's story became an opportunity to individualize our care, incorporating patients’ values, fostering a sense of trust and empowerment, and enhancing health outcomes.
Our clinical experiences exposed us to teamwork. Collaborating with others taught us the value of effective communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Our journey in clinical care was a transformative period of growth, learning, and self-discovery. Through this rich experience, we have emerged as nurses ready to make a positive impact on the lives of those entrusted to our care and to make a difference in the healthcare delivery.





Nourhan Abou Assaf
Medical lab

As I just ended my journey as a BS student in the medical laboratory program, it pleases me to say that if I got the chance to restart my undergraduate degree, I would’ve done it all over again in this program. Academically and personally speaking, my experience at UOB was transformative providing me with a strong foundation in healthcare and a passion for the medical laboratory work within its various sectors, whether it’s micro, immuno, hemato, or other domains. The faculty’s guidance, practical clinical training at reputable teaching hospitals like Saint-George University Medical Center and Mount-Lebanon hospital, and access to advanced facilities have prepared me well for a career in this field. So, despite the challenges faced during the online era, experiencing the on-site education with our inspiring professors and growing in such a supportive environment within the FHS community at Dekwaneh campus will always be a memorable period throughout my life.

FHS Summer Institute


On the 12th of June, FHS launched, for the third year in a row, its online Summer Institute (SI) under the theme “Interdisciplinary Health Sciences”. The SI was coordinated by Dr. Elias Abdou.
Four one credit courses were offered: AI in healthcare facilities, Fundamental of Tele-Mental health, Assisted Reproductive Techniques and In Vitro fertilization and Disaster management and Crisis Response.
The AI in healthcare facilities provides key AI concepts, such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and the AI applications in healthcare. The introduction to TeleMental Health (TMH) aims to engage graduate students with the fundamentals of TMH and to acquaint them with the current evidence and best practices in the field. The Assisted Reproductive Techniques and In Vitro fertilization course gives an overview of assisted reproductive techniques covering a review of male and female reproductive anatomy and physiology, the causes of infertility, basic diagnostic tests for assessing the most common causes of infertility, and their interpretation. As per the Disaster management and Crisis Response, participants are exposed to the needed skills that help in devising new solutions to different crises by combining different elements of routine response. In addition to the knowledge gained from the offered topics, all participants are awarded a certificate of attendance.

Graduation 2023:

The total number of FHS graduates is 147. Below is the number per academic program:
  • - 67 Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • - 23 Nursing
  • - 19 Nutritional Sciences
  • - 38 Public Health and Development Sciences

FHS Awards


 
Dr. Huda Abu-Saad Huijer: Outstanding Author By Annals Of Palliative Medicine

Dr. Huda Abu-Saad Huijer received her BSN from American University of Beirut (AUB) and her Masters and PhD from the University of Florida, USA. She is a tenured full professor, Founding Dean of the Hariri School of Nursing, and currently Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at UOB. Her research endeavors have focused on pain management and palliative care in children and adults. She has published more than 300 articles in national & international refereed journals and two books, and was listed in 2020 among the world’s top 2 percent of scholars in her field. She serves in the Lancet Commission on Global Access to Pain Control and Palliative Care. She is currently the Vice-President of the National Committee on Pain Relief and Palliative Care in Lebanon. In recognition of her work, Dr. Abu-Saad Huijer was elected International Fellow to the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) and is a fellow and founding member of the European Academy of Nursing Science (FEANS). She was also inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame, awarded the International Association for the Study of Pain Honorary membership, received the Princess Mona Regional Award for her significant contribution to the nursing profession, and recently received the National Center for Scientific Research career award for her lifetime research achievements and the AAAH (Asia-Pacific Action Alliance on Human Resources for Health) Recognition Award 2020 on her work in developing the healthcare workforce. Connect with Dr. Abu-Saad Huijer on LinkedIn.

Speaking of the role of academic writing in science, Dr. Abu-Saad Huijer thinks it is crucial to all scientific endeavors and key to the academic development of scientists in all fields. From her perspective, authors need to take into consideration the rigor of studies they cite and the scientific reputation of the respective authors during preparation of a paper. Dr. Abu-Saad Huijer points out that academic writing provides a medium allowing researchers to report about significant results of their studies. It is a meaningful and essential medium, which can be used to communicate and inform other researchers about important and relevant studies. It also facilitates the dissemination of ideas of relevance for the development of follow-up studies in the same field and as such building on and developing new knowledge. On the use of the reporting guidelines (e.g. STROBE, CONSORT, and CARE), Dr. Abu-Saad Huijer believes it is crucial for all academic writers to follow these guidelines when preparing their manuscripts. “This is key to the success of the publishing process,” she says.
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