Under the patronage of Her Excellency the President of the Northern Technical University, Professor Dr. Alyaa Abbas Al-Attar, and under the guidance and supervision of the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Shahab Ahmed Al-Bajjari, the Department of Plant Production Technologies concluded a scientific course entitled “Modern Technologies of Medicinal Plants in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries.”
• The course was delivered by:
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Jinan Qasim Khurshid
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatima Ibrahim Sultan
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Lecturer Dr. Khawla Mahmoud Yahya
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Asst. Lecturer Mohammed Riyadh
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Asst. Lecturer Omar Jassim Asri
• The course aimed to:
Highlight the latest scientific methods and technologies adopted in the utilization of medicinal plants and their applications in pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields.
• The course included scientific and practical topics addressing:
Modern extraction techniques, improvement of active compound quality, safety and quality standards, as well as the role of scientific research in developing plant-based pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
• The course concluded with several recommendations, including:
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Supporting specialized scientific research in medicinal plants and activating partnerships between academic institutions and industrial sectors.
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Adopting modern technologies in extracting active compounds to achieve the highest efficiency and quality.
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Encouraging local cultivation of medicinal plants according to sustainable scientific principles to reduce reliance on imports.
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Organizing future courses and workshops to develop the skills of academic staff and students in this field.
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Enhancing awareness of the importance of medicinal plants in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries while adhering to international safety and quality standards.
• Participants in the course included:
A number of faculty members, staff, and students of the Technical Agricultural College – Mosul.