Department: Biology Education
The workshop in brief:
As part of departmental activities on SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through education, The Biology Education Department of Tishk international University in collaboration with Takvin Organization organized the workshop entitled ” Multidisciplinary Approaches to Understanding the Development and Treatment of Cancer “.
The targeted objectives were as follow:
• Promote multidisciplinary understanding on how environmental, physical, and biological factors contribute to cancer development and progression.
• Highlight Innovations and showcase advancements in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through interdisciplinary approaches.
• Foster collaboration and encourage cross-disciplinary partnerships to develop holistic cancer research and therapy strategies.
• Raise awareness and education of risks on carcinogenic agents, risk factors, and preventive strategies to reduce cancer incidence.
• Creating a platform where clinicians, researchers, and other professionals can share insights, discuss challenges, and explore new therapeutic and prevention strategies.
Participants: About 70 participants
Place: TIU-Erbil Camps, Faculty of Education, Hall 302
1. Is our food killing us.
2. Recent Advance in Cancer from Bench to Bed
3. The Role of Cosmetic Contamination in Cancer Development
4. Environmental and Radiation-Related Cancer Risks
Presentation
1. Dr. Bayar A. Qasim
Associate Professor of Endocrinology and Diabetes at University of Duhok. Honorary Lecturer at University of South Wales
2. Speaker: Dr. Jangi Salai
Consultant Oncologist
MBChB, MSc, MD, PhD
3. Dr. Saba Ali Rashid
Consultant Dermatologist
Dermatology Professor at the College of Medicine
4. Asaad Hamid Ismail
Physics Department, Education College, Salahaddin University-Erbil, KRG.
Panel Discussion:
Cancer at the Crossroads: Lifestyle, Prevention, and the Future of Multidisciplinary Research
Speaker:
Dr Salah Hassan Yousif
Co-founder and president of Takvin Organization
Speaker:
Dr. Bayar A. Qasim
Associate Professor of Endocrinology and Diabetes at University of Duhok. Honorary Lecturer at University of South Wales
Speaker
Dr. Jangi Salai
Consultant Oncologist
MBChB, MSc, MD, PhD
Speaker
Dr. Saba Ali Rashid
Consultant Dermatologist
Dermatology Professor at the College of Medicine
Speaker
Asaad Hamid Ismail
Professor at Physics Department, Education College, Salahaddin University-Erbil, KRG.
Based on the presentations and active discussion which have been done during the workshop the participants got the ability to:
• Improved understanding of how cancer develops from various environmental, biological, and lifestyle factors.
• Practical knowledge on cancer prevention strategies.
• Enhanced awareness of modern cancer treatment tools and approaches.
• Opportunities for collaboration between health professionals, educators, and researchers.
