Dubai, UAE – November 2, 2026 – The College of Pharmacy at DMU Medical University proudly celebrates the outstanding participation and achievement of its Master of Clinical Pharmacy students at the 13^th GCC Pharmacy Congress, held in Dubai from October 31 to November 1, 2026.

Three second-year Master of Clinical Pharmacy students, Hala Kaya, Amany Khater, and Shaimaa Moustafa, represented DMU Medical University in the congress’s scientific poster presentation competition, showcasing their research efforts and commitment to advancing clinical pharmacy practice.

The students participated with the following research posters:

– Shaimaa Moustafa: [Clinical Evaluation of Adverse Effects and Tolerability of ADHD Pharmacotherapy in the Pediatric Population] – under the supervision of Prof. Mirza Baig

– Hala Kayas: [Time to Negative Blood Culture in Patients with Candidemia: A Retrospective, Multicenter, Cohort Study] under the supervision of Dr. Sahar El Najjar and Dr. Bassam Atallah.

– Amany Khater: [Assessment of Metabolic Changes in Adult Patients Receiving Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide: A Retrospective, Single-Center, Observational Study] under the supervision of Dr. Sahar El Najjar and Dr. Bassam Atallah.

While Shaimaa Moustafa presented the findings of her completed research project, Hala Kayas and Amany Khater showcased their ongoing research projects, highlighting the diverse areas of clinical pharmacy research being pursued by DMU postgraduate pharmacy students.

A particularly proud moment for the College of Pharmacy was Shaimaa’s achievement of third place in the poster presentation competition, earning recognition among the high number of research posters presented at the congress.

The students’ participation in this regional scientific event provided a valuable opportunity to share their research, engage with pharmacy professionals and researchers, exchange knowledge, and gain exposure to emerging developments in clinical pharmacy practice.