Reem Abou Assi

Institution

Al-Qabas Private College

Department of Pharmacy

EDEN Research Virtual Group, Al-Qabas Private 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 pharmacist, pharmaceutical scientist, educator, and researcher whose work spans advanced drug delivery, pharmaceutical technology, research education, and the translation of science into practical and societal outcomes. Her scientific interests include lipid-based nanocarriers, polymeric systems, formulation development, and approaches that enhance drug safety and efficacy.

She leads the EDEN Research Group, where research is combined with mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of practical solutions. Her work has contributed to peer-reviewed research, pharmaceutical formulations, educational tools, student innovation, academic entrepreneurship, and capacity-building initiatives. She has also received multiple awards for scientific, educational, and pharmaceutical product innovations.

Beyond the laboratory, Dr. Abou Assi contributes to international collaborations that connect research with education, policy, sustainability, and public engagement. These collaborations have resulted in scientific and policy-oriented publications, multilingual educational resources, workshops, science communication activities, and initiatives addressing early-career researcher challenges, climate change, environmental awareness, education reform, occupational health and safety, and resilience within academic and research environments.

A recurring theme across her work is turning scientific ideas into meaningful outcomes, whether through research, education, collaborative projects, or initiatives that strengthen research communities and increase the societal value of science.

She welcomes interdisciplinary collaborations in hybrid, online, and in-person formats.