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Deanship of Scientific Research Co-organizes the Fourth Annual Conference of the Academic Network for Development Dialogue (ANDD) Conference in Doha
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New Study by AQU and Temple University researchers identifies Behavioral and Social Factors Contributing to Early Childhood Decay in Jerusalem area and present Recommendations for effective Interventions
A Collaboration Project between Dundee University and Al-Quds University: Virtual Student Dental Clinic
The Deanship of Scientific Research and OWSD-Palestine organized a four-day workshop on “Writing for Publishing”
The Deanship of Scientific Research launched the Global Oral Health Module in collaboration with the Charité University!
AQU recent publication was featured at Dental Tribune International
Oday Abushalbaq outlines his experience leading a team at the PNI/Al-Quds University
Student Research Program

The vision of the program is ti making research a major component of the undergraduate educational experience.

The mission of the program is to facilitate and increase student research as a means of engaged learning, critical thinking, and the creation of knowledge.

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Research Labs and Centers

Al-Quds University Research Centers and laboratories are specialized entities that encourage partnerships among various disciplines at AQU, as well as with other educational institutions, private enterprises and government agencies.  AQU has 13 specialized labs and 5 multidisciplinary research centers that reflect the strategic growth in the university’s research enterprise.

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AQU Scientific Research Council

The Scientific Research Council is an advisory body is established in accordance with the vision and mission of Al-Quds University to promote and facilitate an active research environment among faculty and students. The counsel’s main responsibility is to ensure coordination, guidance and knowledge transfer of scientific research and innovation in the different colleges and institutions of Al-Quds University.

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AQU Annual SR Production Committee

Is an advisory body to the Deanship of Scientific Research appointed by the president of Al-Quds University. The committee evaluates AQU research production for annual research awards and helps in scientific journals credibility and reputation assessment

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AQU Researcher's Profiles: Recent publications
Training Resources

Training materials/resources include a mix of curriculum materials, speaking presentations with notes, and activity guides.

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"Transcriptional Regulation of Telomerase in Cancer

"Transcriptional Regulation of Telomerase in Cancer

As part of the Regulation of Gene Expression course in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Biology at Al-Quds Bard College/Al-Quds University, Dr. Jessica Gu from th...

Al-Quds University participates in the 3rd Annual Academic Network for Development Dialogue Meeting on Sustainable Devel...

Al-Quds University participates in the 3rd  Annual Academic Network for Development Dialogue Meeting on Sustainable Development Integration

Al-Quds University participated in the third annual meeting of the Academic Network for Development Dialogue(ANDD), which it chaired this year, under the theme "Success S...

Al-Quds University Hosts Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT's Impact on Higher Education and Research

Al-Quds University Hosts Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT's Impact on Higher Education and Research

Al-Quds University's College of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Dean of Scientific Research, organized a lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools a...

Al-Quds University Researcher Files New Patent for Cancer Cell Division Inhibitors

Al-Quds University Researcher Files New Patent for Cancer Cell Division Inhibitors

The Associate Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Al-Quds University, Dr. Youssef Najajreh, has submitted a request to register a new Palestinian-origin and developme...

PalStudent Special Issue Covered the Proceedings of MRC 2nd Summit

PalStudent Special Issue Covered the Proceedings of MRC 2nd Summit

The Deanship of Scientific research and Medical Student Research Club are thrilled to unveil the Special Edition of PalStudent Journal, featuring in-depth coverage of the...

Launch of Pediatric Medicine Research Initiative at Al-Quds University

Launch of Pediatric Medicine Research Initiative at Al-Quds University

The Palestinian Neuroscience Initiative at Al-Quds University organized a meeting for the "Pediatric Medicine Research Initiative" under the auspices of the Deanship of S...

Dean’s Message

The main missions of any university are education and research; thus, preparing well trained, well-educated, skillful graduates who can serve their local and global community and compete with graduates from all over the world for the best work opportunities should be the main goal of Al-Quds University.  Evidence-based education is an approach to all aspects of education—from policy-making to classroom practice—where the methods used are based on significant and reliable evidence derived from experiments and credible research. Read More...

Center for Quality in Medical Laboratories

Location: Ramallah/ Al Bireh / Al - Bireh Medical Center/ Third Floor / Faculty of Health Professions

Introduction:

The center for quality in medical laboratories (CQML) aims to serve and develop medical laboratory services and laboratory workers in Palestine. The External Quality Assessment Schemes (EQAS) is the only national program of its kind in Palestine. This program provides services to all certified medical laboratories in the West Bank. Thus, helping affiliated laboratories to improve their status and performance.

Equipment

Instrument name

Description

Quantity

Analytical balance

Analytical balance#1 (PIONEER)

2

Balance

Balance (top Loading)

1

Centrifuge

Centrifuge

1

Centrifuge

Centrifuge NF 200

1

SELECTRA PRO XS

SELECTRA PRO XS chemistry analyzer

1

Spectrophotometer

Spectrophotometer (thermo scientific)

1

Medonic M Series

Medonic M Series(CBC analyzer)

1

Incubator

Incubator for Microbiology

3

Roller

Roller (tube Roller)

2

Vortex Mixer

Vortex Mixer (mini spin)

2

Stirrer

Stirrer JENWAY

1

Refrigerator

Refrigerator (2-8°C) BIOBASE

5

Freezer

Freezer (-25°C) mrc

5

Deep freezer

Deep freezer (-86°C)

2

Centralized UPS System

Centralized UPS System

1

UPS

UPS

1

Autoclave

Autoclave (mrc)

2

Laminar Flow

Laminar Flow (mrc)

1

Biological Safety Cabinet

Biological Safety Cabinet (BIOBASE)

1

Water bath

Water bath

1

Water vacuum system

Water vacuum system

1

Water distillate

Water distillate

1

Stomacher

Stomacher

1

Colony counter

colony counter for Microbiology

1

Lyophilizer

Lyophilizer (LABCONCO) #1

2

pH meter

pH meter

1

Microscope

Microscope (NIKON)

1

Coatron

Coagulometer 

1

Automatic dispenser

Automatic dispenser (50ml) eppendrof

2

Automatic Pipette

Automatic Pipette (variable volumes)

5

Coloromat 100

Colorometer

1

Procedures:

The Center is currently providing external quality control service in laboratory medicine in 6 lab disciplines; Routine Clinical Chemistry testing (18 Tests), Routine Hematology for Complete Blood Count (CBC) (8 parameters), Hemostasis-Coagulation for routine coagulation testing (3 tests), Samples for HbA1c, routine Urine dipstick analysis, and Hormonal assay (7 hormones).

The center work includes

1. Sample preparation: (External quality control samples)for the 6 above mentioned disciplines, all tested to be free of (HBV, HCV, HIV).

  • samples are prepared internally in CQML and handled in accordance to ISO/IEC 17043 standards.

2.Samples distribution: Samples are distributed to the participating laboratories through the affiliated institutions in the program. The rest of the laboratories (private labs mainly) receive the samples through the Palestinian Ministry of Health's health directorates in all West Bank governorates.3.      Communication with the laboratories: the center has a special web page www.eqas.alquds.edu through which the laboratory enters the results of the tests and then the center send reports to the laboratories online(after the statistical analysis of the results according to ISO 13528 standard) where each laboratory has its own User name and Password.

Staff: 

  • Director: Yuma Kamel Shehadeh /Shalabi   
  • Ziad Al Khdour /lab supervisor - Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Faculty of Health Professions
  • Maysoon Hassan / Research and Lab Assistance / Center for Quality in Medical Laboratories
  • Duaa Mahmoud / Research and Lab Assistance / Center for Quality in Medical Laboratories
  • Shahd Faroun / Research and Lab Assistance / Center for Quality in Medical Laboratories
  • Nida Rajabi / Center Secretary / Al Quds University
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