EDUCATION: PhD in oral biology and biomaterials, option oral pathology (Jan 2013 - Jan 2019), Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint Joseph University of Beirut; Master's in oral sciences and biomaterials (Sep 2006 - Jun 2011), same faculty; Master's in Biological Sciences (Sep 2003 - Jul 2004), same faculty; Certificate in Genetics (Sep 2002 - Jul 2003), Faculty of Medicine, USJ; Certificate in molecular bases (Sep 2001 - Jul 2002), Faculty of Medicine, USJ; Master's in Oral Pathology (Sep 1997 - Jul 2000), Faculty of Dental Medicine, USJ; Doctor in Dental Surgery (Sep 1991 - Jul 1996), Faculty of Dental Medicine, USJ; Certificate of competence in professional mediation practice (Sep 2020 - Aug 2021), Professional Mediation Center, USJ. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Private clinic (Sep 1996 - Present), Dentist-Oral Pathologist - diagnosing dental problems and treating oral pathologies and diseases, evaluating treatment options, and referring patients to specialists when needed; Internal Security Forces (Jan 1998 - Sep 2019), Dentist - diagnosis and treatment, authorization and review of police dental-reimbursement claims by verifying radiographs and supporting documents; Faculty of Dental Medicine - USJ (Jun 2021 - present), Head of the University Diploma in oral pathology - planning, organization, and preparation of the DU; Faculty of Dental Medicine - USJ (Sep 2019 - Present), Senior Lecturer - Head of the Department of Diagnosis and Oral Medicine; Teacher (Sep 2011 - Aug 2019), Assistant (Sep 2008 - Aug 2011), and Clinical Monitor (Sep 2000 - Aug 2008) in the Department of Diagnosis and Oral Medicine. She has held numerous intramural roles (Faculty Council, publications committee, journal reviewer, teaching committee, thesis supervision and juries) and extramural roles (scientific committee of the Lebanese Society of Oral Medicine, congress organizing committees, editorial board of the Epidemiology and Infection Disease journal). Her research (Master's and PhD theses) covered oral-medicine assessments, immunohistochemistry on non-decalcified bone tissue, and an epidemiological study of occupational diseases of Lebanese dentists; a mediation dissertation addressed the resolution of patient-dentist conflicts in Lebanon. She has led numerous oral communications and publications (including studies of hand eczema and work-related musculoskeletal pain among Lebanese dentists) and lists strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills in French, Arabic, and English, with proficiency in remote-communication tools. LANGUAGES: French - Excellent; Arabic - Native; English - Intermediate.