An-Najah journals | Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal (Pal. Med. Pharm. J.)Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Mohammad Qneibi, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Basic Clinical Skills/Medical School, Neurochemistry, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Dr. Mohammad Qneibi earned his Ph.D. in Neurochemistry from the State University of New York at Albany, followed by postdoctoral training at Yale University School of Medicine and Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Medicine. Since 2016, he has served as an Associate Professor and the Director and Founder of the Center for Neuroscience Research at An-Najah National University.
His research centers on the molecular and kinetic mechanisms of membrane proteins responsible for transmitting extracellular signals into cells, including the modulation of their function through protein-protein and protein-drug interactions. He is also engaged in the development of compounds to regulate these proteins. His research integrates electrophysiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysical chemistry.
https://staff.najah.edu/ar/profiles/3570/

Associate Editors

Assoc. Prof. Mahmoud Abu Dyak, Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Department of Pharmacology, Istanbul University, Istanbul
Dr. Mahmoud Abu Dyak graduated from the School of Pharmacy at An-Najah University (Palestine) at the end of 2010 and worked for a year as a pharmacist in a community pharmacy. He completed his Ph.D. in 2015 at Istanbul University, Turkey (Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology). Since then, he has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) and Altınbaş University. Currently,

he holds an Associate Professor position at Istanbul University, School of Pharmacy. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has focused primarily on nanoparticle toxicity. Additionally, his work has included research on the toxicity of pesticides, herbal substances, and organic pollutants. Recently, his research interests have largely shifted toward the reproductive toxicity of various chemicals, particularly persistent organic pollutants, and on developing co-culture models that support molecular toxicity evaluations.
Dr. Ahmad Eid, Head of the Cosmetic and Skin Care department. Faculty of Pharmacy, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Dr. Eid holds a B.Sc. in Pharmacy and an M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Technology and a PhD in Cosmeceutical and Nutraceutical Bio-nanotechnology from University Technology Malaysia with honors and is an associate professor at An Najah National University, Palestine. He is an active researcher in the field of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Sciences. He got the best student award in his PhD. He graduated from the Pharmacy Faculty at the University of Sindh, Pakistan, with honors and completed his Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Sciences Malaysia. He is an expert in drug development therefore, he was the manager of the research and development department at Nawa Pharma Malaysia and he served in several universities as an assistant professor. In addition, he has several publications and is a reviewer in many science journals.
Dr. Fadi A. Safi, Associate Professor of Pulmonary Medicine/Lung Cancer, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, United States
Graduated from Al-Quds university medical school in 2005, completed internal medicine residency and fellowship in pulmonary and critical care from the university of Toledo medical center in 2014.
Currently an associate professor and program director in the department of pulmonary and critical care at the university to Toeldo medical center.
Research interest include interstitial lung disease and lung cancer
Dr. Imad Thultheen, Head of the Basic Preparatory Phase Department, Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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Dr. Imad Numan Rabah Thultheen is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Adult Nursing Department at the Faculty of Nursing, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. He earned his Ph.D. in Nursing – Critical Care Nursing from the University of Jordan in 2015, his M.Sc. in Clinical Nursing (Critical Care Nursing) in 2002, and a B.Sc. in General Nursing from the Jordan University of Science and Technology in 1998.

Dr. Thultheen has extensive experience in academic teaching and clinical supervision, having worked at several prestigious universities and hospitals in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine, including King Saud University, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, and Al-Farabi Colleges.

His research interests focus on critical care, quality of nursing care, psychological and physical disorders in patients with chronic illnesses, and improving nurses’ competencies. He has published numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and has supervised master’s theses and student research projects in clinical nursing and critical care.
Dr. Mohammed Hawash, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Dr. Hawash is an associate professor at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, with an extensive background in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. My research interests center on discovering and developing novel therapeutic agents, particularly targeting cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and diabetes. With a Scopus H-index of 21 and an FWCI of 1.75. Dr. Hawash's work has been recognized globally, as evidenced by inclusion in the Top 2% of the world's scientists in the 2023 and 2024 Stanford lists. About 89 research articles, contributing significantly to the fields of Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3617/
Dr. Nihad Al-Othman, Head of the Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Genetics Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Dr. Nihad Al-Othman is the Head of the Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Genetics Division at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The University of Jordan in 2017, and his M.Sc. in Biological Sciences from An-Najah National University in 2012. He teaches courses in disease biochemistry, clinical biochemistry, and genetics, and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research. His research interests focus on gene expression and microRNA and their roles in triple-negative breast cancer. He has published several papers in peer-reviewed international journals and participated in regional and international scientific conferences.
Dr. Suhaib Hattab, علم الأوبئة الدوائية، كلية الطب وعلوم الصحة، جامعة النجاح الوطنية، نابلس، فلسطين
an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University since 2014. He holds advanced degrees in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and has extensive experience teaching courses such as Advanced Pharmacology for Anesthesia Nurses, Pharmacology 1 and 2, and Anatomy and Physiology. His research focuses on Pharmacology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, HIV, and Inflammation. He actively participates in research projects and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of medical education and scientific research in Palestine.
Dr. Yazan Bashir Jarar, Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
Dr. Yazan Bashir Jarar is a pharmacist passionate about advancing the field of pharmacogenetics and personalized medicine. His research interests focus on unraveling the complexities of drug-metabolizing enzymes through pharmacogenomics, contributing to a better understanding of individual drug responses.

Committed to academic excellence, Dr. Jarar has received numerous honors, including the Best Abstract Award at the Golden Helix seminars and the First Prize for Outstanding Oral Presentation at the University of Inje. In addition to his academic achievements, he actively teaches a variety of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

As a supervisor of graduate research, he has overseen diverse projects exploring genetic variations, drug effects, and gene expression complexities. Dr. Jarar’s dedication to advancing scientific knowledge is also reflected in his active participation in organizing international conferences and scientific meetings. Through grants and research projects, he continues to investigate critical areas such as cardiotoxicity mechanisms, DNA methylation in breast cancer, and the effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on gene expression.
Dr. Zaher Nazzal, Department of Medicine, Community Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Dr. Zaher Nazzal is an Associate Professor of Community Medicine at An-Najah National University, specializing in public health and medical education in Palestine. He holds an MD from Istanbul University and is certified by the Arab Board. As head of the Palestinian Board Committee of Community Medicine and rapporteur for the Arab Board’s Scientific Council, he advances community medicine standards. He designs and teaches courses in Community Medicine, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Health Promotion. With over 70 publications, his recent research covers COVID-19 vaccines, mental health, tobacco use, and bone health in dialysis patients. He has also contributed to international health projects with WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3513/

Editorial board members

Prof. Murad Abualhasan, Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Dr. Murad Abualhasan is currently a full professor in pharmaceutical chemistry at An-Najah National University, Department of Pharmacy. He did his BSc. in pharmacy from Jadavpur University- Calcutta, India (1996). He got a scholarship from NUFFIC to obtain an MSc degree in clinical epidemiology (Pharmacoepidemiology) in 1999 from Erasmus University (Netherlands). He then obtained a scholarship from Said Foundation and did another MSc in pharmaceutical analysis from the University of Strathclyde (UK) in 2006. He then got a fellowship from the University of Strathclyde (UK) and earned a PhD degree in medicinal chemistry (2011). Dr. Abualhasan has good working experience with analytical instruments like (NMR, HPLC, LCMS, etc). He worked with instruments like Microwave and Flash chromatography (SP4) during his chemical synthetic research. During his work in the Palestinian Ministry of Health ((1996-2006), he gained a lot of knowledge in drug registration, pharmaceutical formulations, and quality control. His research interest is mainly in the synthesis of novel drug molecules and the development of validated analytical methods.
Dr. Faris Abushamma, Urology, Department of General Surgery & Department of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Dr. Faris Abushamma (MD, HSUrol(MSc), FPBU, FRCS(Urol)) is an associate professor at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine. He holds a doctorate in Medicine and Health Science from the university. Dr. Abushamma is a consultant urologist at Najah National University Hospital, a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's Surgical Specialty Board in Urology, and an honorary urological consultant for the Bristol Urological Institute. He directs the Urology Center of Excellence at An-Najah National University Hospital. He also serves on the highest research committee and the Board of Trustees at An-Najah University Hospital in Nablus, Palestine.
https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3619/
Dr. Mohammad Jaber, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, An-Najah National University; An-Najah Hospital, Nablus, Palestine
Dr. Mohammad Jaber is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University. He graduated from 4HS University in Pakistan and holds the Palestinian Board in Anesthesia and Intensive Care. He has extensive experience in managing anesthesia and resuscitation cases in both educational and clinical hospital settings.

He has completed several specialized courses in Regional Anesthesia to enhance his practical skills. Dr. Jaber actively participates in teaching and supervising medical students and postgraduate students in the field of anesthesia and intensive care. He is known for his commitment to providing high-quality care to critically ill patients and has a strong interest in developing medical team skills and improving intensive care protocols. He continuously strives to advance clinical education and scientific research in the field of anesthesia and intensive care.
Dr. Mohammad Mazoz Jaber, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, An-Najah National University; An-Najah Hospital, Nablus, Palestine
Dr. Mohammad Mazouz Jaber is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. He serves as the Head of the Surgical Specialties Department and Director of the Residency Program in Orthopedic Surgery at An-Najah National University Hospital.
He holds the Arab, Jordanian, and Palestinian Board certifications in Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma, as well as a specialization certificate in orthopedic and joint surgery from Jordan. Dr. Jaber is also a member and professor in the International Fracture Association based in Switzerland.
With extensive clinical experience, he is skilled in orthopedic and joint surgery procedures, trauma care, and patient rehabilitation. He previously completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and trauma at Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre and worked in emergency and trauma departments in Palestine.
Dr. Jaber is fluent in Arabic and English, actively participates in academic teaching, supervises medical students and residents, and contributes to advancing orthopedic education and research in the region.
Dr. Mohyeddin Assali, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Nanomedicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Mohyeddin Assali obtained his B.sc. degree in Pharmacy in 2006 with first-class honors at An-Najah National University-Palestine. He received his master's degree in advanced studies of chemistry in the organic and pharmaceutical department at Seville University/Spain. After that, he was awarded a scholarship from AECID/Spain to complete his Ph.D. degree in medicinal chemistry and nanomedicine at CICCARTUJA/CSIC-Seville University-Spain. In 2013, he returned to An-Najah National University to continue his work. In 2025, he was promoted to Full Professor in medicinal chemistry and nanomedicine. His research focuses on the synthesis of self-assembled nanomaterials and the functionalization of carbon nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, and carbon nanodots) for biomedical applications which include cancer therapy, infectious diseases, and tissue engineering.
Dr. Nidal Jaradat, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Dr. Nidal Jaradat is a professor at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine. He specializes in pharmacognosy, natural product chemistry, and medicinal plants. His research focuses on the extraction, chemical analysis, and biological evaluation of essential oils and traditional herbal remedies, emphasizing their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant activities. Professor Jaradat actively advances knowledge in natural product-based medicine through teaching and publishing research.
https://staff.najah.edu/ar/profiles/2380/
Dr. Saed Zyoud, Scientific Research and Medical Projects Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology / Toxicology, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Dr. Zaher Nazzal is an Associate Professor of Community Medicine at An-Najah National University, specializing in Palestine's public health and medical education. He holds an MD from Istanbul University’s Cerrahpasha Medical Faculty and is certified by the Arab Board. As head of the Palestinian Board Committee of Community Medicine and rapporteur for the Arab Board's Community Medicine Scientific Council. Dr. Nazzal plays a key role in advancing community medicine standards. His academic work includes designing and teaching Community Medicine, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Health Promotion courses. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications, his recent studies focus on topics like COVID-19 vaccines, mental health, tobacco use, and bone health among dialysis patients. Dr. Nazzal has also contributed to international healthcare initiatives, including projects with WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/1424/

International Advisory Board

Prof. Abdelkader Zarrouk, Department of Chemistry, Chemistry, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
Prof. Abdelkader Zarrouk was born in 1973 in Taza City, Morocco. He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials and Corrosion Science from Mohammed First University in Morocco in 2011. He has published over 655 articles in international journals (indexed Scopus), with an h-index of 81 (Citations 20711 Google Scholar); Scopus h-index: 80 (18464 citations); and has delivered about 300 presentations at symposia and national/international gatherings. He owns two Moroccan patents and six United States patents. He serves on the editorial boards of twenty-eight (30) international publications. He has evaluated over 70 peer-reviewed international journals published by Elsevier, Springer, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the American Chemical Society, and Taylor & Francis. He is the author of two books and many book chapters, and he is ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide by Stanford University. His primary research interests are in physical chemistry, namely electrochemistry. He is now interested in applying various quantum chemical approaches such as density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics simulation, and other semi-empirical methods and removing heavy metals and radioactive elements by adsorbents, coating, and electroplating. He has recently been interested in organic solar cells, the synthesis and characterization of thin films by electrodeposition and their applications. He is also interested in the electrofenton technique.
http://fsr.um5.ac.ma/
Prof. Anan B Y Shtaya, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Head of Neurosciences at Ishtishari Arab Hospital, Palestine
Dr Shtaya is an Academic Consultant Neurosurgeon with complex spine subspecialty. Dr Shtaya is the Head of Neuroscience at Arab Hospitals Group (Ishtishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah, Specialized Arab Hospital in Nablus and Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin).
Prof. Assem Mahmoud El-Sayed Barakat, Organic chemistry, Department of chemistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
BARAKAT A. was born in Egypt in 1981. (B.Sc. Chemistry in 2002, Alexandria University, Egypt; Ph. D. in 2010 from Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy in a joint program with ETH, Zurich, Switzerland and University of Stuttgart, Germany. He joined King Saud University in 2011 as assistant Professor, then promoted into associate professor in 2017. Research interest focus on the organic synthesis of biologically active compounds. He has been accomplished more than 160 articles and 3 patents. Supervised 6 Master students and 3 PhD students. He has got Arab Chemistry Award 2016 (Saudi Chemical Society Scientific Excellence Award for Youth Section).
Prof. Belkheir Hammouti, Analytical Chemistry and environmental applications, Department of Chemistr , Mohammed I University 1, Euromed University of Fes, Morocco
Prof. Dr. Belkheir Hammouti obtained his PhD in Corrosion Science in 1994. He is currently a researcher at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes after over three decades at University of Mohammed I, Oujda, and earlier at University Mohamed V, Rabat.
His research focuses on corrosion inhibition of metals (iron, steel, lead, aluminum, copper) using organic compounds, acidity sensors, pesticides, selective electrodes, and water treatment. He has published over 840 papers, holds 10 patents, and co-authored 4 books.
Prof. Hammouti received numerous awards, including the Elsevier-Scopus Award (2006) for the most published author in Morocco, the Arab Award in Chemistry (2013), and was decorated by King Mohammed VI in 2015. His work has significantly advanced research in corrosion, sensors, and natural products.
Prof. Christoph Fahlke, Department Institute of Complex Systems – Cellular Biophysics, Forschungszentrum Jülich, University of Düsseldorf, Germany, Cellular Biophysics, Germany
Prof. Fahlke is a Director at Institute of Complex Systems, Forschungszentrum Jülich and Professor at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. He uses a combination of experimental and computational approaches to study the function of these proteins at the molecular level and to understand their contributions to cell and organ functions. His work aims at understanding the role of ion channels, ion transporters and receptors under pathological conditions and at contributing to the development of novel therapeutic approaches for human diseases.
Prof. Islam Younis, Clinical Pharmacology, George Washington University, Gilead Sciences Company, Washington, DC, United States
A senior leader in clinical pharmacology, currently Senior Director and TA Lead in Quantitative Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics at Merck & Co., where he oversees cardiovascular and metabolic therapeutic areas. He brings over 15 years of experience, having previously held key roles at Gilead Sciences, Astellas Pharma, and the FDA, where he served as Team Leader in Clinical Pharmacology. Dr. Younis holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from West Virginia University and has taught as an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University. His expertise includes drug development, regulatory sciences, and public health.
Prof. Mazen Khaled, Prof. Mazen Khaled , Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, Qatar University, Qatar, [email protected], http://qufaculty.qu.edu.qa/mkhaled/
Professor Khaled has obtained his BSc in Chemistry (1987) from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Alabama in 1992. He did his first post doctorate year 1992-1993 at Denver University studying fullerenes using Electrochemical and EPR techniques, and his second post doctorate year at North Carolina State University 1993- 1994 developing very fast voltammetry. In 1994 he joined King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals until 2019 and then joined Qatar University in August 2019. In 2007, he was appointed as the first interim director to establish the first Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology at KFUPM. Prof. Khaled main interest is in surface modification and its application in corrosion, electrochemical conversion of CO2, membrane coatings, dust repellent coatings for solar panels, etc. He published more than 100 papers and awarded twenty-seven patents. He published many papers in the field of corrosion protection and membrane coatings utilizing different techniques. Dr. Khaled was the LPI/PI of 15 research projects, and supervised/participate in supervision of 25 MS/PhD students from the Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences. Currently he is a member of a 5M USD Cluster funded project by QNRF to develop electrodes for the electrochemical conversion of CO2 to formic acid.
Prof. Sultan Nacak Baytas, Full Professor of Organic and Molecular Chemistry, Gazi University, Turkey
Dr. Abdurrahman Olgac, أستاذ مشارك في الكيمياء الصيدلانية، جامعة غازي، تركيا
Dr. Irfan Capan, Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry, Gazi University, Turkey
Dr. Khaled Hasan Suleiman, Full Professor of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan
Dr. Nimer Adeeb, Cerebrovascular diseases, Neurosurgeon, UTHealth Houston/Louisiana State University, United States
Dr. Nimer Adeeb, a neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular diseases, completed his medical degree at An-Najah National University, Palestine, in 2014. In 2015, he joined the University of Southern California as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, where he focused on skull base lesion management. Dr. Adeeb further honed his skills through a Fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, specializing in the surgical and endovascular management of cerebral aneurysms. He recently completed his Neurosurgical Residency at Ochsner-LSU, dedicating his research to advancing treatments in cerebrovascular diseases.