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Alaa Ahmad Hussain Farajallah
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Alaa Ahmed Hussein Faragalla is a Senior Instructor at Ajman University. Previously served as a Lecturer at AU (2016–2022) with 10 years of experience as a Teaching Assistant. Holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (2005) and an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (2014) from Ajman University. Currently pursuing a PhD at Universiti Sains Malaysia. The Master's thesis focused on the relationship between ghrelin hormone and type 2 diabetes in Emiratis. Research interests include diabetes and its management, pharmacy practice, and cupping therapy. Experienced in teaching various tutorials and laboratory courses in the College of Pharmacy and actively serving as a member of the Training Committee in the Clinical Sciences Department since 2014.
Education
- Master's in Clinical Pharmacy, Ajman University of Science and Technology (2014)
- Bachelor's in Pharmacy, Ajman University of Science and Technology (2005)
Master's in Clinical Pharmacy, Ajman University of Science and Technology (2014)
Bachelor's in Pharmacy, Ajman University of Science and Technology (2005)
Experience
- Lecturer, Clinical Sciences Department, Ajman University (2016–2022)
- Teaching Assistant, Pharmacology Department (2014–2016)
- Teaching Assistant, Pharmacology Department (2014–2016)
- Part-time Teaching Assistant, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University of Science and Technology (2006–2014)
- Senior Instructor, Ajman University (2022–present)
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences Department, Ajman University (2016–2022)
Teaching Assistant, Pharmacology Department (2014–2016)
Teaching Assistant, Pharmacology Department (2014–2016)
Part-time Teaching Assistant, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University of Science and Technology (2006–2014)
Senior Instructor, Ajman University (2022–present)
Teaching Area
- Clinical Sciences Department, Training Courses Including: Community Pharmacy Training 1 & 2, Hospital Pharmacy 1, Clinical Pharmacy II
- Pharmacology Department, Training Courses and Tutorials
- Teaching in Various Labs in the Pharmacy College: Pharmacology Lab, Botany Lab, Phytochemistry Lab, Biochemistry Lab, Bioassay Lab, Pharmacognosy Lab
- Delivering Tutorials for Various Courses: Pharmaceutical Care, Pharmacy and Communication Skills
Clinical Sciences Department, Training Courses Including: Community Pharmacy Training 1 & 2, Hospital Pharmacy 1, Clinical Pharmacy II
Pharmacology Department, Training Courses and Tutorials
Teaching in Various Labs in the Pharmacy College: Pharmacology Lab, Botany Lab, Phytochemistry Lab, Biochemistry Lab, Bioassay Lab, Pharmacognosy Lab
Delivering Tutorials for Various Courses: Pharmaceutical Care, Pharmacy and Communication Skills
Research
- Research areas include: Pharmacy Practice, Diabetes and Its Management, Cupping Therapy.
Research areas include: Pharmacy Practice, Diabetes and Its Management, Cupping Therapy.
Publications
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Evaluation of bloodletting cupping therapy in the management of hypertension
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Ghreline and it’s receptors: a review
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The relationship between ghrelin hormone and type 2 diabetes in a population sample in the UAE
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Knowledge, believes and behaviors of Ajman university students towards osteoporosis, Research paper, IOSR 2016
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Awareness level of cancer warning signs and its determinants among university students in UAE, Research paper, Journal of pharmaceutical sciences and research 2018
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Cancer knowledge and beliefs of non medical students in UAE: A cross sectional study, Research paper, Journal of young pharmacist 2018
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Calculation the risk factors for developing type2 diabetes among AU staff, Research paper, International research journal of pharmacy 2018
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Prevalence of dyslipidemia and factors affecting lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes, research paper, Diabetes and metabolic syndrome: clinical research and reviews 2019
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JournalSanah Hasan1,*, , Alaa Faragallah1, Sawsan Deeb Shanableh1 and Sundos Qassim Alebrahem2, Assessing the need for native language in pharmacy education and practice: a survey in the UAE, International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Dec 2020, doi: doi:10.1093/ijpp/riaa006
Evaluation of bloodletting cupping therapy in the management of hypertension
Ghreline and it’s receptors: a review
The relationship between ghrelin hormone and type 2 diabetes in a population sample in the UAE
Knowledge, believes and behaviors of Ajman university students towards osteoporosis, Research paper, IOSR 2016
Awareness level of cancer warning signs and its determinants among university students in UAE, Research paper, Journal of pharmaceutical sciences and research 2018
Cancer knowledge and beliefs of non medical students in UAE: A cross sectional study, Research paper, Journal of young pharmacist 2018
Calculation the risk factors for developing type2 diabetes among AU staff, Research paper, International research journal of pharmacy 2018
Prevalence of dyslipidemia and factors affecting lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes, research paper, Diabetes and metabolic syndrome: clinical research and reviews 2019
Sanah Hasan1,*, , Alaa Faragallah1, Sawsan Deeb Shanableh1 and Sundos Qassim Alebrahem2, Assessing the need for native language in pharmacy education and practice: a survey in the UAE, International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Dec 2020, doi: doi:10.1093/ijpp/riaa006
Abstract Objectives To evaluate pharmacists’ opinions on the need for Arabic in pharmacy education and practice in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods A questionnaire was developed to address the study objectives and hand delivered to a stratified sample of community pharmacists and a convenience sample of pharmacists in other areas of practice in the UAE. Pharmacists’ responses were measured on a 5-point Likert-type scale (strongly disagree to strongly agree) towards teaching of the following topics in Arabic: management of chronic diseases and minor ailments, screening for diseases and counselling on smoking cessation, exercise, weight management, diet and nutrition and complementary/alternative medicine. Topics related to communication skills were also assessed. Descriptive statistics on participant responses were calculated and chi-square test of independence examined inter-relationships among pharmacist and pharmacy variables. Key findings A total of 351 pharmacists completed the questionnaire. Almost 50% of pharmacists considered Arabic in health sciences education a cultural and/or practice necessity. In pharmacy undergraduate curricula, preferred topics to be taught in Arabic included counselling on complementary/ alternative medicine (67.4%), management of cold/flu (65.5%), counselling on weight management (64.2%), communication in special situations (63.2%), vocabulary (63.2%) and listening and empathic responding (62.6%). For continuing education, topics included management of cold/flu (69.8%) and skin conditions (69.2%), counselling on smoking cessation (68.9%), communicating with physicians and other professionals (54.8%), communication in special situations (54.7%) and vocabulary (50.9%). Conclusions For all assessed topics and communication skills, more than half of the pharmacists agreed that they needed to be included in pharmacy education. A blended learning approach that combines integrated content for native language within an English curriculum could be explored.
About the journal
Conference Presentation
- Poster Presentation at DUPHAT 2018: 3D Printing and Its Implementation in the Pharmacy Field.
- Oral and Poster Professional Presentation at DUPHAT 2014: The Relationship Between Ghrelin Hormone and Type 2 Diabetes in the UAE.
- Poster professional presentation in International diabetes conference 2014: about the effect of ghrelin on diabetes
- Poster Presentation at the 4th Diabetes Conference: Ghrelin Hormone and Its Effect on Type 2 Diabetes.
- Poster Presentation at DUPHAT 2018: Disease to be Different: Eidetic Imaginary Disease in Children.
- Poster Presentation at DUPHAT 2018: The Risk Calculation of Type 2 Diabetes Among Ajman University Staff.
- Poster Presentation at DUPHAT 2017: The Need for Language Skill Learning in the Pharmacy Curriculum.
- Poster Presentation at the 11th Medication Safety Conference 2018: Language Competence – Development of Arabic Content for the Pharmacy Curriculum.
- ICPM Poster and Oral Presentation: GCC Practice of Medication Reconciliation, 2021.
Poster Presentation at DUPHAT 2018: 3D Printing and Its Implementation in the Pharmacy Field.
Oral and Poster Professional Presentation at DUPHAT 2014: The Relationship Between Ghrelin Hormone and Type 2 Diabetes in the UAE.
Poster professional presentation in International diabetes conference 2014: about the effect of ghrelin on diabetes
Poster Presentation at the 4th Diabetes Conference: Ghrelin Hormone and Its Effect on Type 2 Diabetes.
Poster Presentation at DUPHAT 2018: Disease to be Different: Eidetic Imaginary Disease in Children.
Poster Presentation at DUPHAT 2018: The Risk Calculation of Type 2 Diabetes Among Ajman University Staff.
Poster Presentation at DUPHAT 2017: The Need for Language Skill Learning in the Pharmacy Curriculum.
Poster Presentation at the 11th Medication Safety Conference 2018: Language Competence – Development of Arabic Content for the Pharmacy Curriculum.
ICPM Poster and Oral Presentation: GCC Practice of Medication Reconciliation, 2021.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Award from Ajman University for Excellence with Honors in Master's Degree Graduation (2014).
- Award from Ajman University for Excellence with Honors in Bachelor's Degree Graduation (2005).
- Graduated from secondary school with a score of 99.3%, earning the 6th position out of the top 10 students in the UAE.
- AU Chancellor's Award for Active Participation in AU Dinner, 2017.