On Monday, October 12, 2026,, the College of Health Sciences at Hawler Medical University held the master’s thesis defense of Maawi Makki Saeed, a postgraduate student in Medical Microbiology, in the College’s Conference Hall.
The thesis was entitled:
“Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Giardia lamblia Infection and its Effect on Elements Balance among Children in Erbil City”
The examination committee comprised:
| Committee member | Academic title | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Karwan Slo Najm | Professor | Erbil Technical Health and Medical College, Erbil Polytechnic University | Chairperson |
| Dr. Ridha Nazim Hamo | Professor | College of Education for Women, University of Mosul | Member |
| Dr. Rundk Ahmad Hwaiz | Assistant Professor | College of Health Sciences, Hawler Medical University | Member |
| Dr. Ahmed Aqeel Khudhair | Professor | College of Health Sciences, Hawler Medical University | Member and Supervisor |
The Deanship and staff of the College of Health Sciences congratulate the student on this academic milestone and wish her continued success.

