Faculty of Health Sciences at AUB

🧠📚 New Publication Alert! Our latest systematic review published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia explores the availability, use, and validity of cognitive assessment tools for Arabic speakers aged 50+. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1002/alz.70…

📺 Watch Dr. Faysal El Kak on Télé Liban as he discusses his election as President of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) A proud moment for #FHS and Lebanon! 👀 facebook.com/share/v/1CRjgr… @Drelkak @AUB_Lebanon @wish_aubmc @fhschapter @AUBMC_Official

How can research better inform policy when crises hit? Join us for a powerful panel unpacking real-world wins and setbacks in bridging research and policy during urgent times—from the eyes of top experts and decision-makers. 🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 🕐 1:00 – 2:30 PM (EEST)…

MTV Lebanon highlights the international milestone of Dr. Faysal El-Kak being elected President of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). Read more: mtv.com.lb/News/1588889 @Drelkak @MTVLebanon @WAS_org @wish_aubmc @AUB_Lebanon

🌟 Dr Fredrick G. Conrad - LSAHA principal investigator from the University of Michigan - presented our new publication "Challenges Conducting Cognitive Interviews in Low and Middle Income Countries" at the 11th Conference of the European Survey Research Association (ESRA) 🇳🇱

We've had lots of interest following @sophie_witter's presentation - 'Transnational lifelines: The role of diaspora capital on health system resilience in fragile and shock prone settings' - at IHEA @healtheconomics this week. If you're interested in reading the ppt again or…

Why do health reforms fail? Often, poor data & fragmented HIS. Jordan's path offers lessons for other countries facing similar data challenges: unify data sources, build consensus, & standardize indicators. Read the full study funded by @IDRC_CRDI . 👉 …tive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Join our webinar... Gender Transformative Programming: Community Health Workers as Agents of Social Change Tuesday 29 July –  11 UTC / 12 UK  / 18 ICT Details & registration here: rebuildconsortium.com/community-heal… In partnership with @cp_intl and featuring perspectives from…

فيصل القاق يترأس الجمعية العالمية للصحة الجنسية: انجاز لبنانيّ في محفَل دولي @Nourjalloudd

We mourn the passing of Dr. Haroutune Armenian, former Dean of AUB’s Faculty of Health Sciences (1981–1987). His work left a global legacy, from Lebanon to Armenia, Bahrain, beyond. Read about his life: aub.edu.lb/fhs/news/Pages…

The American University or Beirut (AUB), through its Government Engagement Platform (GEP), has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) to support the reinvention of public sector management and…

How did the 2024 #Lebanon conflict affect your #sleep, #mentalhealth & #wellbeing? If you lived in Lebanon Sept–Nov 2024 & are 18+, please take our anonymous short #survey (available in English and Arabic): l.aub.edu/NAMqG Please share - your voice matters!

The #K2PPolicyBootcampForYouth 2025 has come to a close. In just a few days, youth came together to turn bold ideas into real policy solutions, driven by purpose, passion, and the will to lead change. Watch the highlights and relive the journey! @AUB_Lebanon @FHS_AUB

This week’s Student Spotlight features Sophia Jalkh, a recent AUB Environmental Health graduate whose leadership, research, and advocacy for climate justice and public health have earned her multiple awards and recognition.

Are you a graduate student in Health, Education, Environment, Social Sciences, Political Science, Public Administration, Economy, Journalism, Data & Al? Want to drive policy change and shape the future? Apply to the NextGen Policy & Advocacy Bootcamp! 🔗forms.gle/rVJCYPaMQvSncJ…

Empowering youth to shape policy is not just an investment in the future, it’s a commitment to justice, equity, and sustainable impact today. What an extraordinary week! 💪 Congratulations to all the winners!