Branch of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Medical Chemistry & Clinical Biochemistry
Overview
Established in 2013 alongside the founding of the College of Medicine, the Department of Medical Chemistry & Clinical Biochemistry teaches:
Medical Chemistry (1st-year students)
Clinical Biochemistry (2nd-year students)
Achievements & Research
🔹 Patents Awarded:
Dr. Mustafa Abdul-Jabbar Abdul-Karim (2023)
Assistant Lecturer Yasser Naji Ahmed (2022)
🔹 Active research on Iraqi health & environmental challenges
🔹 High-impact publications in international & local peer-reviewed journals
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be a leading department in:
✔ Training undergraduate medical students
✔ Applying chemical principles to solve individual & community health problems
Mission
Aligned with the college’s mission, the department:
Equips 1st & 2nd-year students with knowledge in Medical Chemistry & Clinical Biochemistry
Helps students understand interdisciplinary subjects for holistic medical practice
Aims to build a healthier society free from diseases and epidemics
Objectives
1️⃣ Train competent physicians & researchers to provide quality healthcare.
2️⃣ Teach theoretical & practical skills in:
Medical Chemistry (atomic structure, bonds, reactions)
Clinical Biochemistry (metabolism, enzymes, biomarkers)
3️⃣ Bridge academia & society through applied medical research.
Key Focus Areas
Teaching
📚 1st Year:
Basics of organic & inorganic chemistry
Biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins)
Acid-base balance & electrolytes
📚 2nd Year:
Metabolic pathways (glycolysis, Krebs cycle)
Liver & kidney function tests
Endocrinology & hormone biochemistry
Research
🔬 Ongoing projects:
Environmental toxins & public health
Biochemical markers for diseases
Nutritional deficiencies in Iraq
Innovation & Community Impact
✅ Patent-developed technologies for medical diagnostics
✅ Collaborations with hospitals for biochemical testing
✅ Public health awareness programs (e.g., diabetes, metabolic disorders)
🔹 Department of Medical Chemistry & Clinical Biochemistry
🔹 College of Medicine - University of Fallujah
(Media & Government Communication Division)


