Mr. Houssam Abboud, Semmelweis university, Hungary
Mr. Houssam Abboud is a prominent researcher specializing in Pharmaceutical technology. He has made significant contributions to the field through innovative research and development, particularly in drug formulation and delivery systems. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, and he is now a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award, highlighting his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Ā Profile
š Academic and Training Background
Mr. Houssam Abboud is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. He has previously earned a Syrian Board Certificate in Drug Quality Control from the Syrian Commission for Medical Specialities and a Master’s Degree in Drug Quality Control from Al-Baath University in Homs, Syria. Mr. Abboud also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Al-Baath University, where he laid the foundation for his expertise in pharmaceutical technology. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing the field of drug quality and pharmaceutical sciences.
Mr. Houssam Abboud has amassed extensive experience in various roles within the pharmaceutical field. From September 2022 to August 2023, he served as a Laboratory Supervisor at the Arab Private University for Science & Technology (AUST) in Hama, Syria, where he oversaw the practical teaching of courses such as Industrial Pharmaceutics, Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the faculty of pharmacy. Concurrently, from September 2019 to August 2023, he held a similar position at Al-Baath University in Homs, Syria, where his responsibilities included supervising practical courses like Drug Quality Control, Automatic Analysis, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology. Additionally, since February 2015, Mr. Abboud has worked as a Pharmacy Assistant at Suhad Al-Ibraheem Pharmacy in Homs, managing pharmaceutical products, handling medical prescriptions, and training pharmacy graduates.
In the private sector, Mr. Abboud was the Production Lines Manager at The Innovative Company from August 2020 to February 2022, where he formulated and developed around 25 personal care products, conducted quality control and stability tests, and managed production batches. Prior to this role, he served as the company’s Scientific Manager from August 2019 to August 2020, responsible for training medical representatives, organizing scientific seminars, and representing the company at conferences. He also held the position of Medical Marketing Supervisor from August 2018 to August 2019, where he supervised a team of medical representatives and developed marketing strategies. His career in the pharmaceutical industry began as a Medical Sales Representative from May 2017 to August 2018, where he engaged with healthcare professionals, arranged appointments, and delivered presentations on medical products. Mr. Abboud is also proficient in English, with a C1 level in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Conferences and
Seminars
Mr. Houssam Abboud has actively participated in several significant scientific conferences. In July 2022, he took part in the Fourteenth Scientific Conference of The Pharmacists Union of Homs, held at Zenobia Hall in Syria. Earlier, in March 2022, he attended the Twenty-Third Conference of The Scientific Society of Faculties of Pharmacy in The Arab World, hosted by the Faculty of Pharmacy at The University of Aleppo, Syria. Additionally, in July 2019, he participated in the Fourth Scientific Conference of The Pharmacists Union of Hama, Syria, showcasing his commitment to staying engaged with the latest developments in the pharmaceutical field.
Volunteering
Mr. Houssam Abboud has been actively engaged in several roles related to healthcare and community service. Since September 2017, he has been a member of the Scientific Committee at the Homs Pharmacists Union, where he organizes medical conferences and seminars and represents the union in conferences across various governorates. Since May 2022, he has been involved with the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Organization in Homs, Syria, participating in charitable activities and contributing ideas to help individuals improve their lives. Additionally, since February 2019, Mr. Abboud has been a Health Care Provider with the Syrian Drugs Up-To-Date Network, where he answers patients’ questions, assists them in finding medicines, informs pharmacists of new developments, and edits medical articles to raise health awareness in Syrian society. From August 2021 to August 2022, he also contributed to the Quality Control Unit at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Al Baath University, Homs, by ensuring the application of safety procedures and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the college’s laboratories.