Beirut Arabia University has collaborated with different institutions to provide a better health service to the community, raise the level of public health and improve the quality of life of people in the society.

International and Global Collaboration

• International Training Agreement between American Heart Association and BAU Life Support (BAULS)

The President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El Adawi, signed a three years renewal agreement between Beirut Arab University Life Support (BAULS) with the Vice President International of the American Heart Association Mr. Michael Hulley. The agreement aims to train students according to the guidelines of the International Training Center, in addition to teaching the courses in Lebanon and provide training sites, trainers (Professors), students and the necessary material as per the request of American Heart Association to offer the following courses :

• • Basic Life Support

  • Advanced Life Cardiac Support

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

It is worth mentioning that the BAULS at the Faculty of Health Sciences has obtained the accreditation in 2017 from the American Heart Association. The faculty’s accreditation matched the highest international standards of training programs for the individuals who work in the health field, such as doctors and nurses; in accordance with the medical and legal procedures required by the Lebanese Orders, Syndicates and Hospitals.

• BAU Attained the International accreditation for the Faculty of Medicine from the WFME

The Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University attained the International Accreditation from The Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD) based on The International Standards of World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). This achievement was launched under the auspices of the Minister of Public Health Dr. Firas Abiad at Hariri building in Beirut Campus.

The ceremony took into consideration prevention measures against that COVID-19 Pandemic and was attended by the President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El- Adawi, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Lebanon Dr. Yasser Elwi, the Medical Director of Sahel Hospital Dr. Walid Alameh, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Medical Officer at Makassed General Hospital Dr. Mohammad Bader and Dr. Mohammad Hasbini respectively, Acting Chairman of the Board at Rafic Hariri University Hospital Dr. Jalal Natour, General Director of Dar Al- Ajaza Islamic Hospital Dr. Bader Zeidan, Faculty Deans, the Secretary General Dr. Omar Houry, faculty professors, doctors and students.

• Research collaboration Beirut Arab University, University of Glasgow and UNIDO

Zaatar (Origanum Syriacum) is a traditional edible plant with high demand within Lebanon and in the surrounding Middle Eastern countries. In the age of global trade and high safety measures; decontamination is a critical process to ensure safe Zaatar consumption by reducing the load of microorganisms. Once optimized, the decontamination of Zaatar products will facilitate export market access and international trade for Lebanese zaatar producers.

• BAU and Link University Campus of Italy

Agreement and cooperation between BAU and Link University Campus of Italy to exchange resources, human experiences and scientific research for well-being.

• International Networks

• EFMD

EFMD is an international not-for-profit membership organisation, based in Brussels, Belgium. Over 800 member organizations from academia, business, public service and consultancy in 81 countries. A unique forum for information, research, networking and debate on innovation and best practice in management development. Recognized globally as an accreditation body of quality in management education with established accreditation services for business schools and business school programmes, corporate universities and technology-enhanced learning programmes.

• BEPS

Arab Society of Faculties of Business, Economic and Political Sciences (BEPS) Founded in 1998, BEPS- the Arab society of faculties of Business, Economic and Political Sciences- is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of research and quality of learning and teaching in the MENA region. Headquartered in Lebanon, BEPS is affiliated to the Association of Arab Faculties, founded by the Arab league. BEPS acts as a catalyst to enhance the development of education in business, economic and political sciences in the MENA region. BEPS is committed to

• Coordinating curriculum development within its members.

• Promoting cooperation in the areas of copyright and publishing;

• Publishing a biannual scientific journal for the deployment of the latest developments in the areas of business management and business sciences;

• Providing advice and expertise for the establishment of faculties or the quality improvement of previously established faculties;

• Encouraging and facilitating interaction and cooperation among member institutions;

• Holding periodic seminars and scientific conferences to discuss the most important developments, and to promote the exchange of expertise, training and research;

• Establishing a network of knowledge sharing and work to forge closer links with other international governmental and non-governmental organizations.

• Partnerships

Student exchange agreement between BAU and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) (2020 – 2025)

Student exchange agreement to enhance the educational process, between the department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Heath Sciences at Beirut Arab University, Lebanon and Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy under the following conditions:

• • Both institutions agree to exchange up to 2 students at the level undergraduate and graduate level – on a reciprocal basis - with an opportunity to internationalize their curriculum.

  • Student exchange may enrol at the partner University for a minimum of three months (90 days) up to one semester. During the period of exchange, students may carry out research work for their final dissertation/thesis and/or may attend courses.

• BAU partnership with the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in France (INSERM)

The Master student in Medical Laboratory Sciences - Microbiology and Immunology program Norma SAAD had been accepted to carry out her thesis work at the institute for regenerative medicine & Biotherapy IRMB in Montpellier, France.

The faculty of health sciences in partnership with the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in France (INSERM) had set up a research internship agreement in order to allow the Master student to gain a 6 months’ experience in laboratory research and learn advanced techniques. Her thesis work is about a new microRNA in osteoclasts and it is under the supervision of Dr. Salim MOUSSA from BAU in collaboration with the French team in Montpellier. The research internship is from March 2021 till end of August.

National Collaboration

• Cooperation Agreement between Beirut Arab University and Nini Hospital – Tripoli

Professor Amr Galal El Adawi, President of the University, and Mr. Wahib Nini, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of Nini Hospital signed a cooperation agreement to train medical laboratory, nutrition and nursing students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Tripoli branch. The agreement states about the cooperation with Nini Hospital in order to provide high quality training basis for students.

The training aims to help students perform their mission according to the program agreed upon with the director of nursing, laboratory director and the nutrition specialist at the hospital provided that a professor from the university conducts inspection visits during the training period to ensure the implementation of the agreed training program and give notes on the progress of the training if any. The training will be supervised by professors from the Faculty of Health Sciences in the required specialties: nursing, medical laboratory and nutrition in coordination with the head of departments in the hospital. It is worth noting that this agreement falls within the agreements recently signed by the university to train students in various medical, health and pharmaceutical fields.

• “IRADA” Initiative

BAU is in solidarity with its citizens for the same reason it has been in charge of making different agreements with local institutions to improve the health of the entire community. Currently with the COVID 19 pandemic, “IRADA” was developed an initiative to alleviate the spread and mortality caused by the virus in Lebanon.

Beirut Arab University represented by its President Professor Amr Galal El Adawi signed an agreement of cooperation with the Association of Businessmen for Support and Development “IRADA” represented by its President Mr. Assem Nawam to provide support for the Healthcare Center of the Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University , in the first stage, the agreement stipulated the establishment of a "Corona Telephone Clinic", a 24/7 service where IRADA provides three hotlines and the necessary equipment to receive referrals and emergency telephone consultations related to Coronavirus patients by specialists doctors from the university.

In the second stage, an assessment and primary examination center for patients will be established under the name "Corona Field Clinics". They will be consisted from three equipped clinics in the university campus where the university shall bear the responsibility of selecting the medical staff, managing and handling the clinics.

• BAU and “IRADA” Launched Free Clinics for Corona Patients

BAU wants to promote a healthy lifestyle and considers that cooperation between institutions is essential in this time of pandemic, health public has been affected by the great demand of people attacked by the covid19.”The health and social situation of the human being in Lebanon has become threatening, especially since hospitals have reached their maximum capacity, and that field clinics shall contribute in facing the virus, which will provide its services freely for everybody through a medical and nursing team from BAU under the supervision of the BAU Health Care Center of the Faculty of Medicine” [9] .

For this reason, in collaboration with IRADA, launched free clinics for corona patients. “The clinics will provide free medical examination and follow-up to patients who do not need hospitalization and can be treated at home by a group of specialist doctors and nurses in field clinics specially established near the intersection of Sports City and Tarik Al Jadidah. They consist of seven clinics fully equipped with their facilities, and a ready ambulance for the Islamic Medical Association to transfer critical cases to Makassed Hospital and Rafik Hariri Hospital”.

• Agreement of Cooperation with the Minister of the Public Health

For BAU, the well-being of the University community at Lebanon is fundamental, the health risks created by COVID-19 affects the physically and psychological wellbeing. As a consequence of the virus, premature mortality may occur in college students who are not vaccinated.

• A Cooperation Agreement between Beirut Arab University and Gulf Medical University

A delegation from Beirut Arab University headed by President Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi and consisted from BAU Secretary General Dr. Omar Houri, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Waqf Al-Bir Wal Ihsan Dr. Saeed Jazairi, and Dean of Faculty of Medicine Dr. Najla Meshaal visited the Gulf Medical University in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The delegation checked the equipment, facilities and faculties at the Gulf Medical University, which is a part of Thumbay Healthcare Network. The delegation also met Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Group’s Founder and President. The visit also included signing a cooperation agreement between the two universities.

The agreement provides for cooperation in the fields of teaching, scientific research, health services and global education in the health and medical disciplines, as well as the exchange of expertise, faculty members, researchers and students.

This agreement was signed by President Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi on behalf of BAU and by Professor Hossam Hamdi on behalf of the Gulf Medical University.

This visit was a preliminary step to other reciprocal visits as well as a wide medical and scientific partnership between both universities.

• A Cooperation Agreement between BAU - Faculty of Pharmacy and Sahel Hospital

• A Cooperation Agreement between BAU and Rafik Hariri University Hospital

President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi signed a three-year agreement of cooperation with Rafik Hariri University Hospital represented by its General Manager Dr. Firas Abiad in the presence of MP Bahia Hariri. The agreement aims to exchange experiences and consultations in the fields of medicine, university education, as well as the development of studies and scientific researches, and to promote medical work, care and health services.

The agreement provides for the training of students of medical faculties, particularly those of the Faculty of Medicine at the bachelor's level, practicing doctors, residents and specialized physicians who are affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University. The Hospital reserves the vacant positions for Beirut Arab University residents in the departments of general and medical specialties in light of the need of the Hospital. The University, upon the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine Council, also provides medical titles for the physicians working at the Hospital and participating in the educational process who meet the conditions stipulated by the University rules and regulations.

Both parties shall cooperate in organizing sustainable education courses, training courses, scientific seminars, workshops, researches and joint studies in the various fields of medical, health and biomedical sciences which shall be issued and published by the researchers, subject to the approval of the competent committees from both parties.

• A Cooperation Agreement between Beirut Arab University and Makassed Hospital

Beirut Arab University represented by its President Professor Amr Galal El Adawi and Makassed Hospital represented by the President of Al-Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association Dr. Faisal Sinno signed a three-year renewable Cooperation Agreement aimed at training students of medical faculties as well as exchanging experiences and consultations in the technical and medical fields.

The cooperation agreement provides for medical and academic cooperation, defining the conditions of clinical teaching and training at Makassed Hospital, as well as the number of medical students, residents, rotating interns and fellows. BAU shall grant the clinical titles to the primary doctors working at the hospital and the participants in the educational process.

Both parties shall also cooperate to organize sustainable rehabilitation courses, training courses for doctors or medical conferences and seminars, and conduct joint researches and studies in the various fields of the medical, health and biomedical sciences provided. A joint committee shall be formed to implement the terms of this agreement in order to ensure the efficiency and high quality of the academic programs and clinical training.

Local Collaboration

• Oral Health awareness campaign at Makassed Khaled Bin Walid kindergarten

The Faculty of Dentistry at Beirut Arab University organized an activity Entitled "Improving the Oral Health of Preschoolers" this activity was prepared and performed by the fifth-year students as a partial fulfillment of the “Community Service” course at Makassed khaled Bin Al Walid (KBWH) Kindergarten. The purpose of this activity is to involve the children in the Oral Health Awareness campaign and to allow them to discover the BAU Mobile Dental Clinic and get to know more about the facilities of the dental office.

The dentists presented a PowerPoint presentation related to healthy activities that affect their oral health like oral hygiene measures, oral habits and appropriate diet. Teachers as well had the opportunity to be exposed to effective treatments they can use in regards to their own oral health and their kids as well.

• BAU Collaboration with the International Commission of the Red Cross (ICRC)

In collaboration with the International Commission of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Physical Therapy Department at the Faculty of Health Sciences hosted 5 days training on rehabilitation of amputees (RAMP). This practical training targeted the senior students of the Department and was divided into one day theoretical revision on rehabilitation guidelines the 26th of November and which was held virtually by trainers from BAU and ICRC, followed by 4 days hands on practical clinical training (30th November, 1st, 2nd, and 6th December 2021). This activity was done in the Physical Therapy Out Patient Clinics (PTOC) and gave the students the opportunity to implement contemporary rehabilitation approach management for peoples with lower limb amputation.

• Agreements with three hospitals in the North of Lebanon: Nini, Haykel and New Mazloum hospitals

Beirut Arab University signed coordination agreements with three hospitals in the North of Lebanon: Nini, Haykel and New Mazloum hospitals. The agreements with these hospitals were signed at BAU’s Beirut campus in the presence of Beirut Arab University President Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi, Vice president for Medical Sciences Prof. Essam Osman, Dean Faculty of Medicine Prof. Najlaa Mashaal, Secretary General Prof. Omar Houry, and representatives from the three hospitals.

The agreements with the different North Hospitals aiming to raise the level of healthcare services provided, promoting scientific research and promising to launch scientific conferences with the hope of fulfilling the objectives behind this collaboration with the different hospitals.

Moreover, Dr. Nisrine Bazerbachi , general manager of Haykel Hospital highlighted the fact that such opportunity will help in graduating more knowledgeable, competent, and skilled physicians. Dr. Haitham Khayat , the general manager of New Mazloum Hospital promised to assure the best educational clinical environment to the medical students of BAU hoping to achieve mutual benefit for both parties. While, Dr. Wahib Nini was enthusiastic about the integration of the different clinical experiences and exposure to different patients between the North Lebanon Hospitals and our very prestigious and respected university.Invalid source specified.

• BAU Signs Three Agreements of Cooperation with Hospitals in the North

Beirut Arab University signed Agreements of Cooperation with three Northern Hospitals : Albert Haykal, Dar Al Shifaa and Nini Hospitals. President of BAU Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, signed these Agreements which aim to enhance the relationship with the hospitals, exchange experiences as related to the Faculty of Health Sciences in the fields of nursing, medical and nutrition laboratories, in addition to training specialized doctors from the Faculty of Medicine.

According to the agreements, BAU students and doctors shall be trained at these hospitals under the supervision of professors from the Faculty of Health Sciences. This cooperation comes within the framework of activating the practical section of the students’ courses at the Scientific Faculties.

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• Cooperation Agreement between Beirut Arab University / Faculty of Health Sciences and Family Medical Center

Within the framework of agreements signed by Beirut Arab University to facilitate the education process for its students, the University President, Prof. Amr Galal El-Adawi, and Chairman of the Family Medical Center Dr. Qaisar Farid Mouawad signed a renewable one-year cooperation agreement to exchange expertise and consultations in the fields of nutrition, medical laboratory, and nursing.

The agreement provides training for the Faculty of Health Sciences students specializing in nursing, medical laboratory, and nutrition, as well as various facilitation and assistance. In addition to, training students in administrating basic nursing care to patients, according to nursing policies and regulations adopted by the hospital, and allowing students to participate in scientific lectures and seminars held at the center to enrich their training process in nursing education.

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• Cooperation Agreement between Beirut Arab University / Faculty of Health Sciences and Family Medical Center

Within the framework of agreements signed by Beirut Arab University to facilitate the education process for its students, the University President, Prof. Amr Galal El-Adawi, and Chairman of the Family Medical Center Dr. Qaisar Farid Mouawad signed a renewable one-year cooperation agreement to exchange expertise and consultations in the fields of nutrition, medical laboratory, and nursing.

The agreement provides training for the Faculty of Health Sciences students specializing in nursing, medical laboratory, and nutrition, as well as various facilitation and assistance. In addition to, training students in administrating basic nursing care to patients, according to nursing policies and regulations adopted by the hospital, and allowing students to participate in scientific lectures and seminars held at the center to enrich their training process in nursing education.

• Agreement of Cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health to secure the COVID-19 Vaccine for the University

Beirut Arab University represented by its President Professor Amr Galal El Adawi signed an Agreement of Cooperation with the Minister of the Public Health Dr. Hamad Hassan and some private universities in Lebanon and a representative from Pfizer to secure a quantity of Pfizer vaccines to vaccinate the educational and administrative staff at the university with the aim to secure a safe return for students, academic and non- academic staff before the Fall 2021.

The agreement states that Beirut Arab University receives fifteen thousand (15000) vaccines where the universities determine the Vaccination Centers and supervise the process. The university also puts at the disposal of the Ministry of Public Health all the information in this regard; in addition to complete the vaccination process through the ministry’s platform where all recipients should be registered on it. Furthermore, the universities shall bear the responsibilities of storing vaccines in well-equipped places to ensure their effect and quality.

In this framework, President Prof. Amr Galal El-Adawi mentioned that: “It is important that institutions serve the community in the light of the pandemic that widely spreads where the health and social situation in Lebanon is threatening especially that hospitals have reached their maximum capacity. Furthermore, the corona field clinics at the university which provide its services free of charge to the community through a medical and nursing team from the university under the supervision of the HealthCare Center of the Faculty of Medicine at the university contribute in encountering the virus.”

The Faculty of Science has been a pioneer in cross-disciplinary collaborations with local, regional and international universities, local research agencies (e.g. CNRS-Lebanon and Lebanese Agricultural research institute (LARI) as well as other BAU Faculties as depicted below in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

National Collaboration Output

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  • Publications National Collaboration Output (Scopus):

    • American University of Beirut,

    • Lebanese University,

    • National Council for Scientific Research,

    • Lebanese American University,

    • Rafik Hariri University,

    • University of Balamand,

    • American University of Beirut Medical Centre,

    • Saint Joseph University,

    • Lebanese Agricultural Research

    • Institute (LARI)05101520253035

International Collaboration Output (Scopus)

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• Publications International Collaboration Output (Scopus):

  • Alexandria University,

  • Damanhour University,

  • Claude Bernard University Lyon 1King Saud University,

  • Pharos University in Alexandria,

  • King Faisal University,

  • Khalifa University of Science and Technology,

  • Northeastern University,

  • Jacobs University,

  • Bremen University of Wolverhampton Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

The Faculty of Science kept the old collaborations and has established several new ones over the past five years.

Newly Signed Agreements

• Three-year agreement with Tripoli Governmental Hospital, was signed on December 24th, 2019, to utilize the hospital’s human and scientific potentials and capabilities, to train Medical Physics Masters students on how to use diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy and other devices at the hospital to benefit students in applied and research practices. In addition to organizing sustainable educational training courses, scientific seminars, and workshops, as well as conducting joint research and studies in the field of medical physics, approved by both the Faculty of Science and the hospital.

• Three-year Memorandum of Understanding on scientific academic cooperation with the Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore signed on July, 9th, 2019. This cooperation provides interchange of teaching staff and students for training in the fields of basic and advanced sciences, organizing international workshops and seminars in the field of materials science, development and implementation of joint technical projects, and collaboration in joint Masters and PhD degrees.

• Three-year cooperation agreements with VINCA Institute for Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia, signed on November 28th, 2018 and with Alexandria Ayadi Al-Mostakbal Oncology Center, on March 27th, 2019, to exchange experience and consultations in the fields of Medical Physics. These agreements provide also the Faculty’ students enrolled in MS Medical Physics’ program with intensive clinical trainings in the different subfields of medical physics: Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Radioprotection and Radiotherapy.

• Research collaboration with the “Ecole Doctorale des Sciences et de Technologie” (EDST) at the Lebanese University as a result of the agreement signed between BAU and the Lebanese University (2016-2017).

International Network:

• Medical Physics Department at Cancer Care Manitoba (CCMB)-Canada, to provide training placements, research collaboration and co-supervision of Postgraduate Students enrolled in MS Medical Physics’ program.

• Department of Medical Equipment Technology, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt.

• Prof. Khleif’s Laboratory, Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (GULCCC)

National Network:

The faculty also collaborated with several renowned companies and industries to provide BAU science students and fresh graduates with training placements during summer periods, building their capacity and improving their professional skills:

• Beesline Apitherapy

• Arwan Pharmaceuticals

• Serum Product Groups

• Benta Pharma Industries

• Makassed Schools

• Tinol Paints

• Vanrise Solutions

• IDS group

• Vinelab