Presentations 2014

Zolezzi M. Pharmacist care for the older patient. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development (CPPD) Event, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. December 22, 2014. (lecture capture)

Elewa H. Target-specific oral anticoagulants. Al Wakra Hospital Grand Rounds. Al Wakra, Qatar. November 2014.

Zolezzi M. Pharmacist prescribing: the Alberta experience. Faculty Research Seminar Series, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. November 25, 2014. (lecture capture)

Munusamy S, Mraiche F. Interactive online tools to engage students within and outside classroom. NACADA Middle East Conference. Doha, Qatar. November 20, 2014. 

Kheir N. An integrated peer helpers program guided by NACADA & ACA code of ethics in managing inclusive students support services records at Qatar University. 2014 NACADA Middle East Conference, Marriott Hotel. Doha, Qatar. November 19-20, 2014.

Kheir N. OSCEs: how to achieve practice standards for licensure and continual competency assessment. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development (CPPD) Event, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. November 17, 2014. (lecture capture)

Nasr Z. American diabetes association updates in standards of medical care in diabetes - 2014. Faculty Research Seminar Series, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. November 11, 2014. (lecture capture)

Ibrahim MIM. Value in health regional issue: examining practical aspects of manuscripts submissions - similarity index. Co-Editor, ViHRI (CEEWAA). ISPOR ViHRI Editorial Board Forum. ISPOR 17th Annual European Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. November 8-12, 2014.

Ibrahim MIM. Research methodology for graduate students. OFID Seminar, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. November 5, 2014.

Munusamy S. Renoprotective role of 4-phenylbutyrate against fatty acid-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress and cell death. Second Annual Junior Scientists Symposium, Anti-Doping Lab-Qatar. Doha, Qatar. October 27, 2014. 

Fares H, Jaam M, Al-Marridi W, Kheir N, Mohamed Ibrahim MI, Awaisu A. Waterpipe perceptions and quitting intentions among waterpipe smokers in Qatar. 2nd International Conference on Waterpipe Smoking Research: A Collison of Two Epidemics. Doha, Qatar. October 25-27, 2014.

Khalifa S, Vyas SK, Yazdandoost M. Counseling on natural health products: a toolkit for pharmacists. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development (CPPD) Event, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. October 21, 2014. (lecture capture)

Munusamy S. Mechanisms of obesity nephropathy. A tale from two genetic mice models of obesity. Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu. Oulu, Finland. October 7, 2014.

Mraiche, F. Targeting p90 ribosomal S6 kinase for the treatment of heart failure. Advances in Biomedical Research Seminar Series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. Ottawa, Canada. October 7, 2014.

Mraiche, F. Targeting osteopontin for the treatment of heart failure. Membrane Protein Disease Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta. Edmonton, Canada. October 2, 2014.

Ali M. Novel role of RYBP in dna damage repair; implications in cancer therapy. Faculty Research Seminar Series, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. September 30, 2014. (lecture capture)

Elhissi A. Nanocarrier systems for pulmonary drug delivery. Faculty Research Seminar Series, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. September 23, 2014. (lecture capture)

Wilby KJ, Wilbur KL. A population-based cross-sectional analysis of estimated narcotic utilization in twelve Arabic-speaking countries. International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress. Bangkok, Thailand. September 3, 2014.

Mraiche F. Osteopontin-Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 1 signalling in cardiac remodeling. International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Trieste, Italy. August 27, 2014.

Mraiche F. Use of the socrative response system to engage students in basic science content in the pharmacy program. Thinking Outside the Lecture: Strategies for Active Learning Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. August 13, 2014.

Mraiche F. Osteopontin facilitates cardiomyocyte hypertrophy through activation of the Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 1. 12th Ion Channel Retreat. Vancouver, Canada. June 27, 2014.

Wilbur K, El-Awaisi A, Wilby KJ. Getting more out of MOOCs! How pharmacy faculty discovered and applied experiences in Massive Open Online Courses to their own teaching and how you can too. Office of faculty Instructional Development. Doha, Qatar. June 24, 2014.

Al-Badriyeh D. Pharmacoeconomics and outcome research education in Middle East. Challenges and opportunities. 19th Annual International Meeting of International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). Montreal, Canada. June 2014.

Javed B. SPEP Preceptor training workshop. College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. May 21, 2014. (lecture capture)

Wilby K, El-Hajj M. Updates in dyslipidemia, hypertension and pediatric community acquired pneumonia (CAP) clinical practice guidelines: bridging the gap between theory and practice. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development (CPPD) Event, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. May 14, 2014. (lecture capture)

Alali F. Building a world- class program in a local context: the story of QU College of Pharmacy. QS Asia Quacquarelli Symonds, 4th QS-MAPLE - QS Middle East and Africa Professional Leaders in Education Conference and Exhibition. Abu Dhabi, UAE. May 6-8, 2014.

Kheir N. Transforming pharmaceutical care in the gulf. Healthcare Policy and Politics in the Gulf States Working Group. Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS); Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Doha, Qatar. April 27-28, 2014.

Nader A, Awaisu A. Clinical pharmacokinetics: concepts and practice applications. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development (CPPD) Event, QU Library, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. April 23, 2014. 

Alali F. Master of sciences in pharmacy at Qatar University: a world class program. Gulf Higher Education Exhibition and Training (GETEX 2014). Dubai, UAE. April 9-11, 2014. 

Ibrahim MIM. Evidence-based pharmacy practice research: beyond survey design. Faculty Research Seminar Series, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. March 31, 2014.

Pawluck S, Cartwright A, Khaja M. Pharmacotherapy issues in the pediatric population. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development (CPPD) Event, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. March 26, 2014. (lecture capture)

Kheir N. Accreditation of CPPD: the continuing professional pharmacy development program (CPPD) of Qatar University: the plans ahead. 1st Academic Health System Continuing Education Symposium for Healthcare Educators in Qatar. Doha, Qatar. March 24-27, 2014.

Kheir N, Dickenson P. Continuing professional development: what does it mean? 1st Academic Health System Continuing Education Symposium for Healthcare Educators in Qatar. Doha, Qatar. March 24-27, 2014. 

Pawluk S. Intranasal fentanyl for pediatric patients in the emergency department: an evaluation of efficacy and safety at a community hospital. Faculty Research Seminar Series, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. March 24, 2014. (lecture capture)

Kheir N. The history of medicine. Weil Cornell Medical College. Doha, Qatar. March 19, 2014.

Kheir N. Cultural adaptation and validation of the students’ health behaviors questionnaire: a pilot study in Qatar. 2014 Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT). Dubai, United Arab Emirates. March 10-12, 2014.

Berzou S, Abu Samaha RO, Elshami SS, Awaisu A, Elhafiz M, Babiker EI and Ibrahim MIM. Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus among patients attending a primary health care setting in Qatar: a study on medication use pattern and clinical outcomes. 2014 Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT). Dubai, United Arab Emirates. March 10-12, 2014.

Abu Samaha RO, Berzou S, Elshami SS, Awaisu A, Elhafiz M and Ibrahim MIM. Clinical and economic burden of diabetes mellitus in middle east countries: a mini systematic review. 2014 Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT). Dubai, United Arab Emirates. March 10-12, 2014.

Wilbur K. Management by pharmacists during Ramadan in Qatar. 2nd International Diabetes and Ramadan Forum. Manchester, UK. March 3, 2014.

Al-Badriyeh D. Pharmaeconomics - basics and concepts. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development (CPPD) Event, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. February 19, 2014. (lecture capture)

Kheir N. The continuing professional pharmacy development program (CPPD) of Qatar University: the road to accreditation and the lessons learnt. The 4th Pharmaceutical Care Conference: Empowering Pharmacy Practice. Muscat , Oman. February 22-24, 2014. 

Kheir N. Conducting needs analysis prior to developing continuing professional pharmacy development programs. (Workshop). The 4th Pharmaceutical Care Conference: Empowering Pharmacy Practice. Muscat , Oman. February 22-24, 2014.

Wilby KJ. Going global: expand your career and practice both locally and abroad. College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon, Canada. January 29, 2014.

El Hajj M, Mraiche F, Munusamy S. Experiences of developing a multi-instructor based assessment to integrate basic and clinical sciences. Pushing the Boundaries: Teaching, Learning and Technology 5th OFID Day, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. January 21, 2014.

Kheir N. Diabetes management: the role of the pharmacist. 1st Diabetic Committee Online Meeting. Target Meeting; International Webinar. New York, USA. January 14-15, 2014.

El-Kadi A. WHO patient safety curriculum. Patient Safety Week, Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (HQPS) Department at the Supreme Council of Health (SCH). Doha, Qatar. January 12, 2014.