Professor and students from the Biomedical Engineering Department participated in the university's dedicated pavilion at the Scientific Products Exhibition held at the University of Baghdad, on the occasion of the Annual Conference of the Arab Universities Union.

They showcased several outstanding graduation projects from the fifth stage, in addition to two patent applications submitted by Assistant Professor Dr. Saad Mahmoud Ali. These projects were distinguished by their integration of medical sciences and engineering, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, as well as improving quality of life. The projects were suitable for the needs of the job market and received significant attention from representatives of Arab and Iraqi universities, as well as esteemed attendees.

The pavilion was visited by His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, and attended by the Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Graduate Studies, Professor Dr. Khulud Salah Khushan.

In light of activating mutual cooperation with private universities and colleges, the Department of Biomedical Engineering welcomed a group of students from the University of the Prophets' Heirs/Department of Biomedical Engineering, accompanied by a select group of faculty members:

- Dr. Osama Abdulbari
- Dr. Saad Mahmoud
- Mr. Fares Kareem

They were received by the department's head, Professor Dr. Wisam Kazem, along with the academic assistant Professor Dr. Janan Star Star, and the administrative assistant, Dr. Hussein Jameel, in addition to the department's staff.

A visit to the department's laboratories was organized, where they observed laboratory experiments and academic curricula. They also visited the training center, laboratories, and the Nano-Technology Center. Discussions were held regarding activating mutual cooperation at the undergraduate level and in research work. Discussions with the heads of scientific branches were also conducted regarding academic curricula and their importance in preparing students for the job market.

During the visit, a meeting was held with the administrative assistant, Professor Dr. Farhad Mohammed Osman, who welcomed the students and the accompanying staff.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Technology held a workshop entitled

"Laboratory Work Guide according to Iraqi Standards for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research" on Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at 10:00 PM in the Al-Quds Hall.

Chaired by the Scientific Assistant Professor Dr. Janan Star, the workshop was attended by the laboratory quality manager, Dr. Farah Hameed, and laboratory staff and supervisors.

The workshop focused on organizing the work context and the procedures according to the ministerial guidance work guide, highlighting the problems faced by laboratory supervisors and staff, addressing them, and discussing the comprehensive improvement plan for laboratories. This is due to the role they play in delivering information effectively and solidifying it in students' minds, as well as providing students with laboratory experiments to gain experience and skills, familiarizing them with equipment, and introducing them to some of the materials used.

Additionally, the workshop discussed self-assessment reports, specialized training courses, and laboratory emergency plans aimed at serving students and enhancing the educational level.

# Talents of Biomedical Engineering Students

Student (Qamar Alzaman Ghassan) participated from the Department of Biomedical Engineering / Fifth Stage

in an Iraqi heritage evening honoring the artist of the generations Farouk Hilal under the leadership of Maestro Alaa Majid on Sunday, February 25th. In her talent, she played the Santur, which is an Iraqi Babylonian instrument representing Iraqi civilization. It's worth noting that the student is a Santur player, which is an ancient Babylonian instrument.

It is worth mentioning that the student Qamar Alzaman:
?- Holds a diploma in music from the School of Music and Ballet.
?- Holds a certificate in managing artistic projects from the Kutaa Cairo Institute.
?- Member of the National Iraqi Music Heritage Ensemble, the Sumerians Ensemble, and the Iraqi Here Team.
?- Member of the Art for Peace Center by Maestro Karim Wissam 2016-2017.
?- Represented Iraq with a solo performance as the first Iraqi female player on the stage of UNESCO headquarters in the French capital Paris during the celebration of Iraq's National Day and its 75th anniversary of joining UNESCO.

In addition to her dedication to the academic path and her high ethics, we wish her more success.

Please support the student and follow her account on Instagram [here]

(https://www.instagram.com/qamar__alani?igsh=b2J2MjlqdndoZGNu&utm_source=qr).