Accomplishment

This achievement reflects the University’s continued commitment to promoting active participation in developing skills and standards of education and scientific research for the optometry profession at the local and international levels. This membership also represents international recognition that reflects the quality of the University’s educational and research programs.

The research project was titled “Guarantees of a Fair Trial in the Weak State: Areas C as a Model”, Dr. Salmoodi stated. In his research project, Dr. Salmoodi touched upon the jurisdiction of the Palestinian judicial control bodies over areas, which are classified “C” according to the Oslo Accords and the obstacles that the Israeli occupation places before the judicial control authorities as they exercise jurisdiction over these areas.

The study focused on using the techniques of (Whole Exome Sequencing) to identify the skin cancer-causing mutations in a Palestinian family. The findings revealed a genetic mutation "ERCC2 (p.R683Q)" which was inherited in the family, which may be responsible for causing the skin cancer.  The study sheds light on the importance of studying genetic mutations of cancer patients and their families in Palestine to guide the diagnosis and management for patients and their families.