Reem Abou Assi

Institution

Al-Qabas College

Department of Pharmacy

EDEN Research Group, Al-Qabas College, Mosul, Iraq

Research Interests

Drug design, Skin and Topical delivery, Oral delivery, Educational tools, Pharmacy practices, Sustainability, SDGs Goals and Climate Change, STEM sciences

Topics to speak on:

Educational Tool, Women in STEM, Empowering with Sciences, Drug design (Skin or Oral) and copyrights, Cosmetic for STEM

Words of Wisdom

Be brave in facing every circumstance beyond your control, and never forget to enjoy life along the way. Rejection is not the end, it is simply a reminder to approach situations differently!

Biography

Dr. Reem Abou Assi is a dedicated pharmacist, educator, and researcher with over 20 years of academic and scientific experience across both conflict-affected and international contexts. Her expertise lies in drug delivery systems, with a specialization in lipid-based nanocarriers and polymeric materials. She leads the EDEN research group, driving innovation in pharmaceutical formulations to enhance drug safety and efficacy. As an award-winning scientist, Dr. Abou Assi has received gold, silver, and bronze medals for developing educational tools and pharmaceutical product designs. She has directed technological incubators and extracurricular programs, fostering academic entrepreneurship and empowering students to translate scientific ideas into impactful innovations. Beyond the lab, she has spearheaded national projects on education reform and climate change in Iraq, with a focus on sustainability and environmental awareness.
Her contributions are recognized in One Million Real Women in STEM, Gattefossé newsletters, and multiple publications in high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals. Dr. Abou Assi combines scientific excellence with social responsibility, advancing impact through research, mentorship, and public engagement.

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