First Day, 7^th Oct 2023

08:00 – 09:00

Registration

09:00 – 10:00

Opening Ceremony

10:00 – 10:30

Coffee Break

Day 1:   1^st Session: Keynotes          10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Ali Salih Hussein, Prof. Dr. Kafia Mawlood Shareef and

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dler Qader Gallaly

Time

Keynote Title

Presenter

10:30-10:45

Serum ferritin: from a surrogate marker of iron storage through a marker of inflammatory diseases to one of the interesting consequences of COVID-19

Husham Yousuf Bayazed

Prof Dr. Husham Yousuf Bayazed

College of Medicine

University of Zakho- Iraq

10:45-11:00

Exploring the Power Within: Unlocking the Secrets of Gut Health and the Microbiota

Sherzad Ali Ismael

Prof. Dr. Sherzad Ali Ismael

Kurdistan Board of Medical Specialties

11:00-11:15

Whole genome sequencing and emerging variants of SARS-Cov2 in Duhok During the Covid-19 pandemic

Jassim Mohammed Abdo

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jassim Mohammed College of Pharmacy

University of Duhok

11:15-11:30

Tackling diabesity

Yousif Baha’addin Ahmed

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yousif Baha’addin

College of Medicine

Hawler Medical University

11:30-11:45

Colon Cancer Risk factor, Diagnosis, and Cases Presentation

Tavga Hushair Dizaye

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tavga Hushair Dizaye

College of Health Science

Hawler Medical University

11:45-12:00

Transparency of COVID-19-related research: A meta-research study

(Video presentation)

Ahmad Sofi-Mahmudi, EeroRaittio, Sergio E. Uribe

Dr. Ahmad Sofi-Mahmudi

McMaster University, Hamilton

Ontario, Canada

12:00-12:15

Fairness in Financial Contribution for Health

Pardis Mohammadzadeh, Bakhtiar Piroozi

Pardis Mohammadzadeh

Kurdistan University of Medical

Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

12:15-12:30

Questions & Discussion

12:30-01:30

Lunch Break

Day 1:    2^nd Session: Medical Microbiology          01:30 pm – 04:00 pm

Moderators: Prof. Dr Muhsin Ayoub Essa, Prof. Dr. Hiyam Adil Altaii and

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jassim Mohammed Abdo

Time

Title/Author (s)

Presenter

01:30-01:40

Isolation and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test of Proteus mirabilis in Urinary Tract Infections by Utilizing Vitek2 System in Duhok City- Iraq

Bland Husamuldeen, Nada Ahmed, Shameeran Salman

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bland Husamuldeen

College of Health Science

University of Duhok, KRG, Iraq

01:40-01:50

Resistant properties among hypervirulent and classical type Klebsiella pneumoniae from clinical isolates in Erbil City

Sima A. Zuber, Aryan R. Ganjo

Assist. Prof. Dr. Aryan R. Ganjo

College of Pharmacy

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

01:50-02:00

A Novel Production of Multiple Phyto-Nanoparticles and Their Activity as Anti Head Lice and Its Overlapping Bacteria

Karwan Sallo Najm, Fouad Hussain, Shamall Mohammad Amin

Assist. Prof. Dr.Karwan Sallo Najm

Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq

Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Iraq

02:00-02:10

Dietary Proanthocyanidins-rich Fraction from Prunus domestica Alter Redox Status and Improve Longevity in Drosophila melanogaster Model

Jaafaru S. Mohammed, Jibril H. Yusuf, Zainab K. Mohammed

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jaafaru Sani

Faculty of Applied Science

Tishk International University

02:10-02:20

Antibacterial Effectiveness of Different Final Endodontics Irrigation Techniques

Bahar Jaafar Selivany, Bizhyan Mahdi Mustafa

(video presentation)

Prof. Dr. Bahar Jaafar Selivany

College of Dentistry

University of Duhok, KRG, Iraq

02:20-02:30

Crypotosporidiosis among pre-school children in Duhok city, Kurdistan region, Iraq

Helan Saman Jameel

Helan Saman Jameel

College of Health Sciences

University of Duhok, KRG, Iraq

02:30-02:40

The association between the Helicobacter pylori infection and the occurrence of gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Parisa Kohnepoushi, Rozhin Mansouri, Hamid Reza Baradaran, Farhad Moradpour, Yousef Moradi

Parisa Kohnepoushi

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Sanandaj- Iran

02:40-02:50

Toxic impacts of SARS-CoV-2 variants and anti-viral potential effects in hospitalized patients in Duhok province

Ghazwan Ahmed Mohammed Raouf and Fouad Qasim Mohammed

Ghazwan Ahmed Mohammed

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Duhok, KRG, Iraq

02:50-03:00

Difference between Local and International Guidelines for Reporting Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Hallo Seraj Aldin Rashid

Hallo Seraj Aldin Rashid

Head of Microbiology Department

Balsam Hospital, KRG, Iraq

03:00-03:10

The Effect of Sub-MIC of Salvadora persica on Growth and Virulence Gene Expressions in Streptococcus mutans

Ali Idris Jamal, Salah Tofik Jalal Balaky

Mr. Ali Idris Jamal

-Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

-Medya Diagnostic Center, KRG, Iraq

03:10-03:20

Intestinal Lactobacillus species with Autoinducer-2

Roshna Najmaddin Hameed, Bushra Saeed Mustafa

Roshna Najmaddin Hameed

Bushra Saeed Mustafa

Harran University- Turkey

03:20-03:30

Impact the prevalence of Myocobacterium tuberculosis in Erbil city

Fattma Abodi Ali, Israa Khalil, Israa Yassin, Zainaba Muhammad

Israa Khalil Salih

College of Health Sciences

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

03:30-03:40

Molecular Characterization of Efflux Pump and Porin Related Genes in Multidrug Resistance Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates Recovered from Erbil Hospitals

Zainab Sherzad Ahmed, Ahang Hasan Mawlood

Zainab Sherzad Ahmed

College of Health Sciences

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

03:40-03:50

Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles with Four Different Lactobacillus species

Sara Bahram Miran, Fattma Abodi Ali

Sara Bahram Miran

Faculty of Dentistry

Tishk International University

03:50-04:00

Questions & Discussion

04:00-04:30

Coffee Break

Day 1:    3^rd Session: Biochemistry          04:30 pm – 06:00 pm

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Fattma Abodi Ali and Assist. Prof. Dr. Sewgil Saaduldeen Anwer

Time

Title/Author (s)

Presenter

04:30-04:40

Spermatic Oxidative DNA damage level in infertile patients with and without varicocel

Hishyar Azo, Ghazwan Fawzi, Abdulghafoor Sulaiman, Ahmed Tahir

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hishyar Azo Najeeb

College of Medicine

Duhok University, KRG, Iraq

04:40-04:50

Usefulness of a combination of blood tests in critically ill burn patients

Dereen M. Najat, Shaxawan Omer

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dereen M. Najat

School of Science

Sulaimani University, KRG, Iraq

04:50-05:00

RAC1 Inhibition Attenuates Platelet Chemokine Activation in Diabetes Mellitus

Rundk Hwaiz, Helen Jawdat

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rundk Hwaiz

College of Health Sciences

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

05:00-05:10

Association of Glycated Hemoglobin A1C Levels with Severity of Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Bacterial Profile

Jwan Ibrahim Jawzali, Muhammad Nuraddin, Dalia Dler, Darya yousif

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jwan Ibrahim Jawzali

College of Health Sciences

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

05:10-05:20

Competence Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies Between Natural Bio-Adsorbent Green Microalgae and Synthetic Adsorbent Magnetic Nanoparticles for Copper (II) Ion in Water

Shireen Ibrahim, Sewgil Saaduldeen, Kwestan Hassan, Parween Mohsin

Assist. Prof. Dr. Shireen Ibrahim

College of Health Sciences

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

05:20-05:30

Targeting of the receptor for advanced glycation end products regulates tissue damage in acute pancreatitis

Mohammed Yousif Merza

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Yousif

College of Pharmacy

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

05:30-05:40

Estimation of the relationship of K and Na salivary and the degree of salivation modification rate with dental caries in hookah smoker

Bafreen Raza, Aram Salahuddin, Hala Al-zahawi

Dr. Aram Salahuddin Abdulkareem

Scientific Researcher

05:40-05:50

Expression Levels in Various Cell Lines and Cancer Cells

Ayshan Rafat Yassin, Bakhtyiar Shwan Azeez

Dr. Ayshan Rafat Yassin

College of Health Sciences

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

05:50-06:00

Questions & Discussion

End of the First Day

Second Day, 8th Oct 2023

Day 2:    4^th Session: Public Health          09:00 am – 10:40 am

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Nazar P. Shabila, Prof. Dr. Abubakir M. Saleh and

Assist. Prof. Dr Sherzad A. Shabu

Time

Title/Author (s)

Presenter

09:00-09:10

Road Traffic Accidents and Associated Risk Factors in Erbil, Iraq: Retrospective (2017-2019) Households Based Study

Kameran Hassan, Hayman Mohammed

Prof. Dr Kameran Hassan Ismail

College of Medicine

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

09:10-09:20

Evaluate the Obligation of Health Workers about Infection Control Rules in Some Basrah Hospitals

Abdulameer Abdullah Al-Musawi, Zainab Alag Hasan

Prof. Dr. Abdulameer A. Almusawi

College of Nursing

University of Basrah, Iraq

09:20-09:30

Programs effectiveness in educating pregnant women techniques for sustaining a healthy during covid 19 in Kirkuk city

Rabab Hamoudy Hanoon

Dr. Rabab Hamoudy Hanoon

College of Nursing

University of Kirkuk, Iraq

09:30-09:40

Uncovering socioeconomic inequality in poor mental health: decomposition analysis of the Kurdish adult population

Farhad Moradpour, Yousef Moradi, Azad Shokri, Ghobad Moradi

Assist. Prof. Dr. Farhad Moradpour

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

09:40-09:50

Knowledge and Practices Regarding Naturally Reversing Type 2 Diabetic Among Patients Attending to Layla Qassim Health Care Center in Erbil City

Kareem Fattah Aziz

Prof. Dr. Kareem Fattah Aziz

College of Nursing

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

09:50-10:00

Socioeconomic inequalities in metabolic syndrome and its components across a sample of Iranian Kurdish adults

Ghobad Moradi, Pardis Mohammadzadeh, Farhad Moradpour, Bijan Nouri, Farideh Mostafavi, Farid Najafi

Prof. Dr. Ghobad Moradi

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

10:00-10:10

Situation analysis of General Practitioners with forecasting approach to 2025 through multi-state markov analysis

Azad Shokri and Somaieh Shokri

Assist. Prof. Dr. Azad Shokri

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

10:10-10:20

Temporal change in cold and heat-related burden of mortality; An evidence of increasing heat impact in Iran

Omid Aboubakri, Reza Rezaee, Afshin Maleki, Mahdi Safari, Gholamreza Goudarzi, Guoxing Li, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Rahim Sharafkhani

Assist. Prof. Dr. Omid Aboubakri

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

10:20-10:30

The Survival rate of breast cancer and its related factors in an Iranian population: comparison of random survival forest and Cox regression, A population-based cohort study (2017-2022)

Maryam Afraie, Bijan Nouri, Hassan Moayeri, Abbas Aghaei

Assist. Prof. Dr. Abbas Aghaei

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

10:30-10:40

Questions & Discussion

10:40-11:00

Coffee Break

Day 2:    5^th Session: Public Health          11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Raad Abdulghany Alsanjary, Assist. Prof. Dr. Jwan Ibrahim and

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahang Hasan Mawlood

Time

Title/Author (s)

Presenter

11:00-11:10

Kurdistan Health professionals’ attitude regarding role of social media and messaging apps on public health awareness and promotion

Khurshid Abbubakir Khrwatany, Hamdia Mirkhan Ahmed

Assist. Prof. Dr. Khurshid Khrwatany

College of Dentistry

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

11:10-11:20

Community nursing system under Iraqi Kurdistan healthcare system: What are the concerns on assisting pregnant women during Covid-19 Pandemic?

Aveen Fattah Hajimam, Azheen Omar Abdwlla

Dr. Aveen Fattah Hajimam

Gasha Technical Institute, KRG, Iraq

11:20-11:30

The Relationship Between Blood Groups and Gestational Diabetes: A Case-Control Study

Fariba Jafari Barani, Mehdi Zokaei, Abbas Aghaei

Assist. Prof. Dr. Abbas Aghaei

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

11:30-11:40

Factors Associated with Cigarette and Waterpipe Smoking among Coffeeshop Attendees in Erbil City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Hayman Mohammed Saeed, Kareem Jamal, Namir Ghanim Al-Tawil

Dr. Hayman Mohammed Saeed

Al-Qalam University College

Kirkuk, Iraq

11:40-11:50

Epidemiological Analysis of Childhood Brucellosis: A Retrospective observational Study from 2018-2021

Teroj Abdulrahman Mohammed

Assist. Lec. Dr. Teroj A. Mohammed

College of Dentistry

University of Duhok, KRG, Iraq

11:50-12:00

Investigating Association between Obesity and Risk of Ovarian Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Asra Moradkhani, Mobin Azami, Srwa Assadi, Maryam Afraie, Sina Fattahi, Sorour Khateri, Farhad Moradpour, Yousef Moradi

Mobin Azami

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

12:00-12:10

The prevention of cancer risk factors can be a source of income for the KRG and opportunity for the new graduated students

Himat Hezballa Jasim, Rundk Ahmed Hwaiz

Himat Hezballa Jasim

College of Health Sciences

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

12:10-12:20

Frequency distribution patterns of some human traits in the Kurdistan region's population: A survey

Radwan Rushdi Mohammed, Barzan Muhamad, Abdulghani Taib

Radwan Rushdi Mohammed

Shaqlawa Technical College, Erbil Polytechnic University, KRG, Iraq

12:20-12:30

Questions & Discussion

12:30-01:30

Lunch Break

Day 2:    6^th Session: Nutrition and Physiotherapy          01:30 pm – 03:30 pm

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Hamdia Mirkhan, Assist. Prof. Dr. Furman Kasseem and

Assist. Prof. Dr. Shireen Ibrahim

Time

Title/Author (s)

Presenter

01:30-01:40

The effect of Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trial Studies

Hedyeh Mohammadi Baharm, Maryam Afraie, Parisa Kohnepoushi, Porya Bahrami, Kamran Zamani, Lobat Majidi, Sorour Khateri, Lotfollah Saed, Bakhtiar Piroozi, Farhad Moradpour, Yousef Moradi

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yousef Moradi

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

01:40-01:50

The prevalence of all types of diabetes and dysglycemia in the Eastern Mediterranean countries: A meta-analysis study

Asra Moradkhani, Mobin Azami, Pardis Mohammadzadeh, Hamid Reza Baradaran, Lotfolah Saed, Kianush Asvad, Rojina Kakaei, Sorour Khateri, Yousef Moradi

Asra Moradkhani

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.

01:50-02:00

Modified Physiotherapy in Acute Backache

Hazim Abdul Rahman Alhiti

Dr. Hazim Abdul Rahman Alhiti

-Al Mansour University College

-Iraqi Ministry of Health

02:00-02:10

Neighborhood environment and quality of life among community-living older adults in Nigeria: The moderating effect of physical activity

Adewale L. Oyeyemi, Sanda M. Kolo, Adetoyeje Y. Oyeyemi, Babatunji A. Omotara, Shuaibu J. Yahaya, James F. Sallis

Dr. Sanda M. Kolo

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium

02:10-02:20

The Effect of Hard Work and Environment of Work Place on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Sawza Saadi Saeed

Assist. Lec. Sawza Saadi Saeed

Technical Health and Medical College Polytechnic University, KRG, Iraq

02:20-02:30

Association of Lifelines Diet Score (LLDS) with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension: A cross-sectional study

Hawal Lateef Fateh

Assist. Lec. Hawal Lateef Fateh

Sulaimani Polytechnic University, KRG, Iraq

Garmian Polytechnic University, KRG, Iraq

02:30-02:40

The prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity in relation to healthy eating index; results from Kurdish population- based study

Shima Moradi, Yahya Pasdar, Shima Aminpour, Farid Najafi, Amir Saber (video presentation)

Shima Moradi

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

02:40-02:50

The effect of fenugreek seed extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials

Maryam Sharifi Najafabadi, Shima Moradi, Jalal Moludi, Amir Saber (video presentation)

Maryam Sharifi Najafabadi

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

02:50-03:00

Nutrition and Oral Health: Review Article

Asra Diyar Hussein, Dima Taha Sabr and Rundk Ahmed Hwaiz

Asra Diyar Hussein

College of Health Science

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

03:00-03:10

Nutrition and Mental Health: Review Article

Ahmed Shahab, Helen Khidr, Saya Rizgar, Vanya Jamil, Rundk Ahmed

Vanya Jamil Abubaker

College of Health Science

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

03:10-03:30

Questions & Discussion

03:30-04:00

Coffee Break

Day 2:    7^th Session: Genetics           04:00 pm – 05:00 pm

Moderators: Assist. Prof. Dr. Sahar Mohammed and Assist. Prof. Dr. Katan Sabir Ali

Time

Title/Author (s)

Presenter

04:00-04:10

New progress of Circular RNAs in Hall Marks of Cancer: Tumorigenesis and Tumor Therapy: Review Article

Bashdar Mahmud, Rayan Mazn, Snur Rasool, Sayran Mohamad

Rayan Mazn Jaafar

College of Pharmacy

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

04:10-04:20

CircRNAs: Important player in colorectal cancer progression and drug resistance: Review Article

Bashdar Mahmud, Abdulqahar Azizkhan, Snur Rasool, Yousif Mohammed, Mohammed Fatih, Ali M. Hussein, Hazha Jamal Hidayat

Abdulqahar Azizkhan

College of Pharmacy

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

04:20-04:30

New Insights of lncRNAs in breast cancer tumorigenesis and drug resistance: Review Article

Diyar Idris, Bashdar Mahmood, Snur Rasool, Hazha Jamal Hydayat

Diyar Idris Othman

College of Pharmacy

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

04:30-04:40

Current Landscape of miRNAs and TGF‐β Signaling in Lung Cancer Progression and Therapeutic Targets: Review Article

Bashdar Mahmud, Safeen Jasim, Snur Rasool, Sayran Mohamad, Hazha Jamal Hidayat, Mohammed Fatih, Arda Kiani

Safeen Jasim Saleem

College of Pharmacy

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

04:40-04:50

The Reduction of Anxiety DASS21 in Diabetic Patients in Erbil– Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Rayan Khalid Bakr, Mohammed Yousif Merza

Rayan Khalid Bakr

College of Pharmacy

Hawler Medical University, KRG, Iraq

04:50-05:00

Questions & Discussion

Closing and End of the Conference

Code

Poster Title

Presenter(s)/Author(s)

Country

2SCHSC1

Physical Activity during Pregnancy and its Relationship with the Functional Status of Primiparous Women Six Weeks after Childbirth: A Cohort Study

Professor Dr. Vida Aghamiri

Iran

2SCHSC2

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C virus among blood donors in Erbil City, Kurdistan region- Iraq

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sewgil Saaduldeen

Rayan Sabur Ahmed, Sumaya Rashad, Rozhan Salah Hussein, Tara Jamal Rahman., Sahar Mohammed Zaki

Iraq-

KRG

2SCHSC3

Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance in extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical samples

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mansour Sedighi

Maedeh Hoseinzadeh, Mansour Sedighi, Yousef Yahyapour, Mostafa Javanian, Maryam Beiranvand, Mohsen Mohammadi, Sepide Zarei, Abazar Pournajaf, Amirmorteza Ebrahimzadeh Namvar

Iran

2SCHSC4

Association of HLA-DRB1*04 Gene with Hashimoto’s Thyrioditis among Iraqi- Kurdish Population in Erbil Province

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sahar Mohammed Zaki Abdullah

Bakhtawar Ziad Omer

Iraq-

KRG

2SCHSC5

Detection and determination of the antibiotic resistance patterns in Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated from clinical specimen

Dr. Saadat Pirouzi

Mansour Sedighi

Saeid Safiri

Iran

2SCHSC6

Dyslipidemia among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Zakho, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Dr Ali Hussein Ahmed Dosky

Iraq-

KRG

2SCHSC7

Food and Nutrition Literacy among gynecological experts and the diet of pregnant women in relation to the birth weight of their newborns in different hospitals of Erbil/Kurdistan

Carolin Kretschmar,

Amelie Hellmann,

Rundk Hwaiz, Jan Frank, Christine Lambert, Chiman Khudhur Mawlood, Heiner Woltering

Germany

2SCHSC8

A Systematic Review of Physical Activity Levels among Students in Iran

Somayeh Shokri

Iran

2SCHSC9

Knowledge of human papillomavirus vaccines and opinions of gynecologists about its implementation in Erbil

Mahnaz Farhad

Roqaie Bayrami

Iraq

2SCHSC10

Methicillin-resistance Staphylococcus aureus in Beef products

Hanar Araz Qadir

Iraq-

KRG

Total Number

of Presenters

Type of

Presentation

Country

National:

50

International:

21

Keynote Speakers:

7

National Presenters

International Presenters

Hawler

Slemani

Duhok

Kirkuk

Baghdad

Basrah

Iran

Canada

Turkey

Germany

Nigeria

3

-

2

-

-

-

1

1*

-

-

-

Researches: 54

Physical + Online*

(51     +    3*)

27

2

5+1*

3

1

1

10+2*

-

1

-

1

ePosters: 10

3

1

1

-

-

-

4

-

-

1*

-

Total:    71

33

3

9

3

1

1

17

1

1

1

1