The College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University (GMU) demonstrated a commendable academic presence through the active participation of its faculty and students at the Middle East Heart Failure Conference, held on 16–18 January in Dubai, one of the region’s leading scientific conferences in cardiovascular medicine.
The College was represented by Dr. Said Nabil, faculty member at the College of Pharmacy, who presented a joint session and scientific poster focusing on contemporary topics in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy and heart failure management. Students from the College of Pharmacy also participated in the conference and presented their research, gaining valuable exposure to current clinical practices, research advancements, and interdisciplinary collaboration in cardiology. The research presented by the Master in Clinical Pharmacy student Ms. May Gamal in collaboration with the PharmD student Ms. Nikita Sunil under the supervision of Dr. Diana Malaeb reflects on the burden and predictors of clinically significant drug-drug interactions among cardiovascular patients.
This participation reflects the College of Pharmacy’s strong commitment to experiential learning, student research engagement, and the integration of evidence-based clinical knowledge into pharmacy education. Such academic involvement plays a vital role in enhancing students’ professional development and deepening their understanding of real-world clinical challenges in cardiovascular care.
Gulf Medical University continues to encourage and support faculty and student participation in regional and international scientific platforms, reinforcing its mission to advance education, research, and excellence in healthcare practice.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 3: Good Health & Well Being, SDG 4: Quality Education
