The Faculty of Science and Health at Koya University hosted a combined workshop with the departments of chemistry, biology, and medical microbiology titled "Added Chemical Ingredients in the Food and Cosmetics Industry, How to Store and Relationship with Human Health."

A joint workshop on conducting scientific and health research was hosted by the departments of chemistry, biology, and medical microbiology on March 1 and 2, 2023, with the attention of an impressive number of teachers and students from Koya University's Faculty of Science and Health.

Two different panels made up the workshop, and the researchers discussed subjects related to the workshop's theme. The discussions were enhanced by the participants' questions and comments.

Panel 1:

The study on "How to store your food properly" was presented and discussed by researcher, Dr. Safia Saber Ibrahim, Director of Koya University Central Admission office.

In his presentation of the paper, "The Impact of Food Additives on Immune System/ Immune Toxicity," researcher and head of Biology department, Dr. Hiwa Ramadhan highlighted the effects of food additives on the immune system and immune toxicity.

In his presentation titled "Insects cause injuries of dry food," Lecturer. Muzaffar Kanabi Omar discussed the negative effects of insects on dry food.

Panel 2:

The paper "How to read food labels" was delivered by researcher Asst. Prof. Dr. Salam Ghafoor Tahir.

Dr. Bashdar Ismail, a researcher, shared his study on "Chemical Additives in Cosmetics."

Certificates were given to the researchers after the session had concluded.

With 28 academic staff members, the Department of Chemistry is one of the departments in the Faculty of Science and Health at Koya University. 

Visit the following to find out more about the department:

https://fsch.koyauniversity.org/departments/dchm

One of the departments at Koya University's Faculty of Science and Health is the Department of Biology, which relies on 32 academics. This department was founded in 2004 with the purpose of educating students in the fundamentals of biology so they can work in their profession.

Visit the following to find out more about the department:

https://fsch.koyauniversity.org/departments/dbio

One of Koya University's departments is the Department of Medical Microbiology. 22 academic staff members serve in this department, which was established in the academic year 2011–2012.

Visit the following to find out more about the department:

https://fsch.koyauniversity.org/departments/dmmb