Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Medicine – Al-Nahrain University, Prof. Dr. Anis Khalil Nael, and in cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit, the Department of Microbiology organized a training course entitled:

“The Use of Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Leishmaniasis.”

The course focused on introducing parasitology and parasitic diseases, along with methods of treatment, as well as exploring nanoparticle technologies and their applications in medicine as diagnostic and therapeutic tools. The program also included a comparative study between two types of nanoparticles — zinc oxide and silver — as potential treatments for cutaneous leishmaniasis.

The course targeted medical and life sciences researchers, postgraduate students, and laboratory specialists interested in nanomedicine and parasitology.

The course was presented by:

1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Quds Wamid Jamal

2. Asst. Lecturer Miead Abdul-Razzaq Gharbi

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College of Medicine – Al-Nahrain University

Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Medicine – Al-Nahrain University, Prof. Dr. Anis Khalil Nael, and within the activities of the Continuing Education Unit, a training course entitled:

“Secure Labs: Biosafety Best Practices”

was held in the Department of Microbiology during the period October 1–7, 2025, conducted by:

1. Prof. Dr. Arwa Mujahid Abdullah

2. Prof. Dr. Haider Sabah Kazem

3. Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Razzaq Ali

The course was attended by a group of faculty members and postgraduate students. It covered the principles of biosafety and biosecurity, risk assessment, and the importance and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Participants also learned about primary and secondary containment methods, types of biological safety cabinets and their optimal use, as well as safe disposal methods for medical waste, sterilization, and disinfection procedures.
The discussions also included the implementation of biosafety measures in Iraqi universities and hospitals. This training course comes as part of the college’s commitment to enhancing the knowledge of postgraduate students and staff regarding best practices for handling biological materials and agents, thereby reducing potential risks to both individuals and the community.