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Dr. Naglaa Saad contributed as a speaker with a presentation titled \u201cBeyond Treatment: The Pharmacist\u2019s Role in Longevity &amp; Preventive Medicine,\u201d highlighting the expanding role of pharmacists in preventive healthcare and longevity-focused approaches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Khalifa also participated in the conference mentor hub providing junior pharmacy professionals advice and guidance regarding career advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The participation reflects Dubai Medical University\u2019s continued engagement with the UAE\u2019s evolving healthcare landscape and its commitment to academic leadership, innovation, preventive healthcare, and the advancement of pharmacy practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"991\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dmucop_epssep26-991x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dmucop_epssep26-991x1024.jpg 991w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dmucop_epssep26-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dmucop_epssep26-768x793.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dmucop_epssep26-530x547.jpg 530w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dmucop_epssep26.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September 13, 2026 &#8211; Dubai Medical University (DMU) faculty members Prof. Sherief Khalifa, Vice Chancellor \u2013 Academic Affairs and Dean of the College of Pharmacy, and Dr. Naglaa Saad, Assistant Dean, Quality &amp; Accreditation and Head of the Integrative Medicine Department, participated in the 2nd Emirates Pharmacy Society Conference 2026. 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