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لينا مراد توماس مراد - Lena Murad Thomas
MSc - assistant professor
College of pharmacy , Department of pharmaceuticals
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Summary

I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the College of Pharmacy-University of Baghdad in 2000 and worked in lab of physiology in the department of pharmacology and Toxicology. I completed the MSc. degree in 2011 at the department of Pharmaceutics under the supervision of Asst. Professor Yehia I. Khalil and became a member of the Pharmaceutics department teaching staff working in labs of physical pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology and industrial pharmacy for years, and became a member of different committees in the College during these years such as examination committee for students of college of pharmacy and pharmacy degree equivalency committee. I got promoted to Assistant Professor in 2021 after which I was assigned to teach pharmaceutical calculations and physical pharmacy lectures for undergraduate students, supervision of 5th year students for their graduation projects, and supervision of Higher Diploma and MSc students. In addition to my teaching and research responsibilities, I currently hold the position of the Head of the Postgraduate Studies Division to which I was assigned since the year 2021.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Pharmaceutics

Responsibility

In addition to teaching, supervision and research responsibilities, I am the head Head of the Graduate Studies Division

Awards and Memberships

Member of Iraqi Pharmacists Syndicate Member of Examination Committee for Higher Education at the College of Pharmacy/University of Baghdad

Research Interests

Pharmacy and pharmaceutical Sciences, Formulation and Drug Delivery

Academic Area

Teadching and Reserch in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Teaching materials
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Physical Pharmacy
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Stage 2
Teaching

Teaching of Pharmaceutical Calculations (1st stage: theoretical lectures) Teaching of Physcial Pharmacy (2nd stage: Practical and theoretical lectures) Teaching of Pharmaceutical Technology (3rd stage: Practical)

Supervision

Supervisor of 5th stage students in the college of pharmacy Supervisor of the post graduate students (Diploma adn Masters Degree) in the Departemnt of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Collge of Phamracy/Universtiy of Baghdad

Publication Date
Sat Dec 01 2012
Journal Name
Al Mustansiriyah Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Mucoadhesive Antimicrobial Vaginal Tablets of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride

Ciprofloxacin is a broad spectrum fluoroquinolone, effective in the treatment of a wide range of infections, including genitourinary tract infections.In this study, bioadhesive vaginal tablets of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride were prepared by direct compression method using a combination of bioadhesivepolymers carbopol 934P(Cp), carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and sodium alginate (SA) in different ratios.The prepared tablet formulations were characterized by measuring their swelling capacity, surface pH, bioadhesive properties, and in-vitro drug dissolution. It was found that the bioadhesive force was directly proportional to carbopol 934P content in different formulae and was further enhanced by the inclusion of carboxymethylcellulose.

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Publication Date
Wed Mar 29 2017
Journal Name
Iraqi Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Preparation and Evaluation of Atenolol Floating Beads as a Controlled Delivery System

         This study aims to encapsulate atenolol within floating alginate-ethylcellulose beads as an oral controlled-release delivery system using aqueous colloidal polymer dispersion (ACPD) method.To optimize drug entrapment efficiency and dissolution behavior of the prepared beads, different parameters of drug: polymer ratio, polymer mixture ratio, and gelling agent concentration were involved.The prepared beads were investigated with respect to their buoyancy, encapsulation efficiency, and dissolution behavior in the media: 0.1 N HCl (pH 1.2), acetate buffer (pH 4.6) and phosphate buffer (pH 6.8). The release kinetics and mechanism of the drug from the prepared beads was investigated.All prepared atenolol beads remained f

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Publication Date
Tue Aug 05 2014
Journal Name
International Journal Of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Mon May 01 2017
Journal Name
International Journal Of Applied Pharmaceutics
DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A PERIODONTAL BIOADHESIVE GEL OF GATIFLOXACIN

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a bioadhesive gel of gatifloxacin for the treatment of periodontal diseases.Methods: Periodontal gels of gatifloxacin were prepared using different hydrophilic polymers such as carbopol 940 (CP 940), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) in varied concentrations, either alone or as a combination. The prepared gels were evaluated for their physical appearance, pH, drug content, viscosity, bioadhesiveness and in vitro drug release profile. The influence of the type and the concentration of polymer on the drug release as well as on viscosity and mucoadhesiveness of prepared gels were investigated.Results: The prepared gels showed acceptable physical proper

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Publication Date
Sun Sep 15 2024
Preparation and in- vitro Evaluation of Bioadhesive Vaginal Film of Tinidazole

Bioadhesive vaginal film is becoming a more effective and convenient dosage form compared to suppositories and gel for vaginal application as a method for the treatment of vaginal infections. This study aimed to prepare and characterize bioadhesive films of tinidazole to be used for vaginal delivery over a prolonged period to treat local infections.

Fourteen formulas of tinidazole films were prepared by solvent evaporation method. Each film was composed of 10 mg tinidazole with different ratios and concentrations of a polymeric combination of polyvinyl alcohol/ polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVA/PVP) or polyvinyl alcohol/ hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (PVA/HPMC) for formulas A1-A7 and B1-B7, respectively. The prepared films were evaluate

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Publication Date
Sat Apr 20 2019
Journal Name
Drug Invention Today
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Sun Nov 01 2020
Journal Name
Annuals Of Tropical Medicine & Public Health
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Publication Date
Wed Jan 24 2024
Journal Name
Al-rafidain Journal Of Medical Sciences ( Issn 2789-3219 )
Development and Characterization of Hyaluronic Acid-Incorporated Thermosensitive Nasal in situ Gel of Meclizine Hydrochloride

Background: Meclizine hydrochloride (MCZ) is an antihistamine that is used as an antiemetic to prevent and cure nausea and vomiting. Because of its limited water solubility and first-pass metabolism, it exhibits variable absorption. Objective: To formulate and evaluate MCZ as an intranasal in situ gel with increased residence time and permeability. Methods: We made an inclusion complex of MCZ using various cyclodextrins as a complexing agent to help the drug dissolve better. The complexes were studied, and the ones that were better at dissolving were chosen to be used in the creation of an in situ gel with poloxamer 407 (17–20% w/v) and hyaluronic acid (0.25–0.75% w/v). Prepared formulas were subjected to various evaluation tes

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Publication Date
Tue Jul 02 2024
Journal Name
Al-rafidain Journal Of Medical Sciences ( Issn 2789-3219 )
Formulation and Evaluation of Bilastine Thermosensitive Mucoadhesive Ophthalmic in situ Gel

Background: Bilastine is a non-sedating, second-generation antihistamine used to treat urticaria and allergic conjunctivitis. Objective: to formulate and test bilastine as a mucoadhesive ophthalmic in situ gel in order to extend its presence at site for longer time and help treat conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis. Methods: We prepared formulations using different concentrations of poloxamers (Poloxamer 407 (P407) and Poloxamer 188 (P188)) in combination with hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC). The prepared formulas were evaluated for their physicochemical properties, sol-gel transition temperature, viscosity, mucoadhesive strength, drug release, and kinetic modeling. Results: The prepared in situ gels were clear and transparen

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Publication Date
Sun Jan 21 2018
Journal Name
Drug Invention Today
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