Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the International University for Science and Technology participates in the 82nd INN meeting in Geneva
Dr. Habib Abboud, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the International University for Science and Technology, participated in the 82nd meeting of the International Nonproprietary Names (INN) Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as in the meeting of the INN School and leading centres, held on April 22, 2026, at the WHO headquarters in Geneva.
During the meetings, Dr. Abboud delivered a lecture on the activities of the INN School’s leading centre for nonproprietary drug names. He also took part in a poster competition aimed at promoting the learning of scientific drug names and highlighting their importance, applications, and benefits.
This year’s competition featured around 21 posters prepared by pharmacy students at the university. The contributions achieved outstanding results, including one first-place award, five second-place awards, two third-place awards, and 13 certificates of appreciation.
The participation received positive feedback from attendees, with the WHO representative praising the distinguished efforts as a model for other leading centres worldwide.
Names of winning students:
First place: Rawan Suleiman Al-Ahmad
Second place: Alaa Mohammed, Jasin Al-Naza’, Jud Al-Muqshati, Falak Taylouni, Shahd Abu Asali, Rana Ramadan
Third place: Sidra Ali, Sham Al-Hassan
Certificate of participation recipients:
Bashar Al-Jardi, Aya Al-Muziyek, Darin Wahba, Sara Mohammed, Judi Omran, Lama Omar, Masa Awwash, Bushra Shaibani, Mohammed Ali Al-Salmo, Mohammed Ghith, Moataz Sahloul, Noor Mohammed Al-Samara, Ola Laila, Dana Al-Masri, Gharam Al-Hussein, Raghad Al-Touba, Rama Badeer, Rama Nweider, Renad Khairallah, Rama Shahrour, Reem Al-Samara, Rita Abu Sakka, Salam Al-Ghouti, Bashar Gharidi, Aya Al-Sharbaji, Al-Houni Batoul.
This participation reflects the commitment of the International University for Science and Technology to strengthening its academic and scientific presence in international forums and supporting students in developing their scientific and research skills in line with global standards.
