Scholars in HeAlth Research Program - AUB

𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟲!
The Scholars in Health Research Program (SHARP) at American University of Beirut proudly celebrated the graduation of the 5th cohort of the SHARP Two-Semester Online Diploma on May 22, 2026 — marking another milestone in advancing research leadership and academic excellence across borders.
This year’s cohort brought together 39 exceptional SHARP graduates who successfully completed the rigorous online diploma and delivered outstanding capstone projects in Ethics and Large Datasets, reflecting SHARP’s continued commitment to cultivating the next generation of physician-scientists and health research leaders.
The graduation ceremony was attended by Fadlo Khuri, Raymond Sawaya, Abla Sibai, Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan, and Hani Tamim, alongside university leadership, SHARP faculty, executive committee members, alumni, families, and friends — all celebrating the achievements of a cohort carrying SHARP’s legacy globally.
A special highlight of the ceremony was the preview of the winning SHARP Ethics project, followed by the conferral of diplomas and a reception where graduates, faculty, and families shared memorable SHARP moments and experiences.

From Beirut to the world, SHARP continues to empower future leaders in health research.

https://www.aub.edu.lb/SHARP/Pages/Two-semester-Online-Diploma-Graduation2025-26.aspx

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗳𝗼𝘂𝘇 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿. 𝗭𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗶!

Warm congratulations to Dr. Rami Mahfouz and Dr. Zeina Kanafani on receiving the Outstanding Mentor Award at the Faculty Advancement Program.

Through their exceptional mentorship, dedication to academic excellence, and unwavering support to trainees and colleagues, they continue to leave a lasting impact on the next generation of healthcare leaders and researchers.

Your SHARP family is incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮!
Ready to strengthen your research skills and expand your impact in healthcare?

The SHARP Online Diploma offers structured, interdisciplinary training designed for healthcare professionals seeking excellence in clinical research, academic leadership, and evidence-based healthcare.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄:
https://aub.edu.lb/SHARP/Landing/SHARP_Online_Diploma.html?source=sharpmedia&utm_details=sharpmeta

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝘂 𝗙𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗥𝗕!

The Scholars in HeAlth Research Program (SHARP) proudly congratulates our MSc graduate, Dr. Hisham Bou Fakhreddine, on his appointment as Vice Chair of the Biomedical Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Dr. Bou Fakhreddine is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at AUBMC, Director of the Respiratory Care Unit, and Associate Director of the Hamdi Al Zaim Interstitial Lung Disease Center. He also serves as the Internal Medicine Department Coordinator for the Fellowship and Residency Research Program (FRRP) and Co-Director of the Research Personnel Program at the Clinical Research Institute.

Since joining the Biomedical IRB as a board member in October 2023, Dr. Bou Fakhreddine has demonstrated strong commitment to research integrity, ethical oversight, and academic leadership.

We are proud to celebrate this important achievement and wish him continued success in advancing clinical research and academic excellence.

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗶 Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine at AUBMC, on the successful defense of her SHARP MSc thesis:
“Hepatotoxic Effect of Methotrexate in Psoriatic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.”

This achievement highlights the impact of the Scholars in Health Research Program (SHARP) in empowering clinician–scientists to lead high-quality research that advances evidence-based care and improves patient outcomes.

👏 Another proud milestone for SHARP and its growing community of research leaders.

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
Congratulations to 𝗗𝗿. 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟮 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 on being awarded Best Fellowship Research Project at the Internal Medicine Mini Open House for her outstanding study titled: “Preferred Place of Death in Serious Chronic Illness: A Single-Center Study in Lebanon.”

Her work highlights the critical importance of understanding patients’ preferences at the end of life and advancing compassionate, patient-centered care within our healthcare system. This recognition reflects her dedication to meaningful research that informs clinical practice and supports dignified care for individuals living with serious chronic illness.

👏 We are proud to celebrate this achievement and its contribution to strengthening patient-centered care and research excellence in Lebanon.

𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘. 𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘!
Across the region, healthcare systems are navigating complexity, uncertainty, and rapid transformation. Building internal research expertise is no longer optional — it is strategic.

Through flexible, online delivery, SHARP provides healthcare professionals with access to high-quality academic training while maintaining their professional roles.

𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘄. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: https://aub.edu.lb/SHARP/Landing/SHARP_Online_Diploma.html?source=sharpmedia&utm_details=sharpmeta

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: June 30, 2026.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗷𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿 !

Congratulations to 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗷𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿 on the successful defense of her SHARP MSc thesis: “𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟭–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬): 𝗠𝗼𝗣𝗛 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀.”

This important work highlights the value of registry-based research in understanding national health trends and generating evidence that can inform prevention strategies, health policy, and improved care for patients in Lebanon.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and Ms. Ajjour’s contribution to advancing health research through the Scholars in Health Research Program (SHARP).

𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗠𝗢𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 !
We are proud to celebrate a historic milestone—the graduation of the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗠𝗢𝗣 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.

Congratulations to 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗮𝘀, 𝗮 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲, on this remarkable achievement and on her FRRP presentation, where she showcased her research on vitamin D and maternal–neonatal outcomes.

This accomplishment reflects our continued commitment to advancing specialized training, clinical excellence, and impactful research in metabolic bone diseases at CaMOP and AUBMC, while nurturing the next generation of clinician–scientists through programs like SHARP.

👏 A proud moment for our trainees, our programs, and the future of bone health research.