Scientific Research Unit

To create a supportive research environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, and high-quality work, helping students and faculty excel in their academic and professional research.

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Major Responsibilities

The Major Responsibilities outlined below aim to strengthen the institution’s research environment by promoting excellence, integrity, and innovation. They focus on building research capacity, ensuring ethical compliance, and supporting high-quality research projects. Together, these responsibilities enhance knowledge production and the effective dissemination of research outcomes at both national and international levels.

Fostering Research Excellence

Promote high-quality research by setting standards, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and encouraging innovative approaches.

Building Research Capacity

Provide training, mentorship, and resources to enhance the skills and knowledge of faculty and students.

Ensuring Ethical Compliance

Uphold ethical standards and ensure all research activities comply with institutional and regulatory guidelines.

Evaluating and Supporting Projects

Oversee the assessment of research projects, including student graduation projects, and provide constructive feedback and guidance.

Promoting Knowledge Sharing

Encourage publication, presentations, and dissemination of research findings to national and international audiences.

Committees

Overview of purpose, key responsibilities, and committee members.

Graduation Project Committee

Maintain high academic and research standards for the design, execution, and evaluation of graduation projects by guiding and supporting students throughout their research journey.

Academic Standards

Key Responsibilities

  1. Establish and maintain graduation project guidelines
    • Develop and update policies for topic selection, project design, implementation, and submission.
    • Define timelines, deliverables, and evaluation criteria to ensure consistency across projects.
  2. Oversee the graduation project process
    • Assign appropriate supervisors/mentors to student groups.
    • Monitor progress against milestones, deadlines, and quality standards.
    • Provide actionable feedback and convene meetings with research groups when needed.
  3. Review and approve project proposals
    • Assess proposals for relevance, feasibility, and originality.
    • Ensure alignment with departmental objectives, research ethics, and institutional priorities.
  4. Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance
    • Confirm that all projects comply with institutional research ethics and governance requirements.
  5. Coordinate evaluation and assessment
    • Develop transparent rubrics for fair project assessment.
    • Coordinate final presentations/defenses and grading with faculty or external examiners.
    • Verify that all projects meet academic and quality benchmarks.
  6. Support dissemination and showcasing
    • Organize defense days and assign examination committees.
    • Encourage outstanding projects for scientific day presentations, publications, and competitions.

Committee Members

Name Department Role
Suheir Ereqat Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Head
Yousef Abu Asbeh Surgical Subspecialities Member
Nadira Damseh Paediatrics Member
Husein Hallak Physiology and Pharmacology Member
Balqes Mohammad Scientific Research Unit Member

Research Development Committee

Promote a culture of research excellence and innovation, and strengthen research skills by providing structured learning opportunities and resources for faculty, students, and staff.

Research Capacity

Key Responsibilities

  1. Organize workshops and seminars
    • Deliver sessions on study design, methodology, statistics, manuscript writing, and grant proposals.
    • Invite experienced researchers to share emerging trends and best practices.
  2. Develop structured research training programs
    • Design training pathways covering research methods, ethics, and data interpretation.
    • Provide focused support for early-career researchers and graduate students.
  3. Facilitate mentorship and collaboration
    • Match junior faculty and students with experienced mentors.
    • Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and institutions.
  4. Promote research ethics and integrity
    • Provide education on informed consent, transparency, and responsible data management.
    • Support compliance with institutional and international guidelines (e.g., Helsinki Declaration).
  5. Assess research training needs
    • Conduct periodic needs assessments using surveys, feedback, and evaluation results.
    • Launch targeted initiatives to address identified gaps.
  6. Evaluate and improve research education activities
    • Measure the effectiveness and impact of training initiatives.
    • Use feedback to refine content and delivery for future programs.

Committee Members

Name Department Role
Ibrahim Abbasi Microbiology and Immunology Head
Mutaz Sultan Paediatrics Member
Safa Abudl-Ghani Physiology and Pharmacology Member
Farid Abu Shama Surgical Subspecialities Member
Hamdi Janazreh Internal Medicine Member
Imad Abu Khalaf — Member
Balqes Mohammad Scientific Research Unit Member

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