{"id":3303,"date":"2025-11-17T12:04:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.dmu.ae\/?p=3303"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:05:14","slug":"dubai-medical-university-college-of-pharmacy-students-shine-at-emirates-pharmacy-society-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.dmu.ae\/home\/dubai-medical-university-college-of-pharmacy-students-shine-at-emirates-pharmacy-society-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Medical University College of Pharmacy Students Shine at Emirates Pharmacy Society Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On November 16\u201317, 2025, at the 1st Emirates Pharmacy Society Conference: \u201cAdvancing Pharmacy, Leading Tomorrow,\u201d held in Dubai, UAE, fifth-year students from the College of Pharmacy \u2014 Dania Abaji, Tasneem Zarzour, Rim Jabr, and Enana Al-Fakih \u2014 under the supervision of Dr. Rana Sammour, achieved Second Place in the student research competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their project, titled \u201cMediCycle: AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Pharmaceutical Waste Management,\u201d was recognized for its innovative use of AI technology and smart systems to promote environmental sustainability and responsible medication disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative was commended for its potential real-world application, with possible collaborations under discussion with Beeah and other sustainability partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, two other students from the&nbsp;<strong>College of Pharmacy at Dubai Medical University<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Ms. Marwa Hadi<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Ms. Jumana Al-Ansari<\/strong>, showcased their innovative research project titled&nbsp;<em>\u201cPharmaTwinX: The Novel Dual Digital Twin AI Model for Precision Medicine Pharmacotherapy\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<strong>First Emirates Pharmacy Society Conference<\/strong>. The project was presented under the supervision of&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Ahmad El Ouweini<\/strong>, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the&nbsp;<strong>College of Pharmacy at Dubai Medical University.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PharmaTwinX introduces a pioneering&nbsp;<strong>dual digital-twin AI model<\/strong>&nbsp;that virtually pairs a \u201cPatient Twin\u201d and a \u201cDrug Twin\u201d to simulate and predict individualized drug responses prior to therapy initiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The research objective<\/strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<em>to develop a proof-of-concept AI platform capable of predicting individualized drug efficacy, safety, and formulation stability by virtually pairing drug and patient models prior to therapy initiation.<\/em>&nbsp;This innovative approach aims to reduce adverse drug reactions and optimize personalized therapy outcomes through AI-driven simulation and predictive modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, the research team plans to advance the model\u2019s capabilities by&nbsp;<em>integrating wearable sensors, paediatric and geriatric modules, and reinforcement-learning-based dose optimization.<\/em>&nbsp;These future directions aim to enhance real-world applicability and pave the way for AI-assisted, pharmacist-led precision pharmacotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cop_studentsepsc_nov25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17720\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On November 16\u201317, 2025, at the 1st Emirates Pharmacy Society Conference: \u201cAdvancing Pharmacy, Leading Tomorrow,\u201d held in Dubai, UAE, fifth-year students from the College of Pharmacy \u2014 Dania Abaji, Tasneem Zarzour, Rim Jabr, and Enana Al-Fakih \u2014 under the supervision of Dr. Rana Sammour, achieved Second Place in the student research competition. 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