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  • 19 - Dec
  • 2024

Scientific lecture by Dr. Al-Hamadsheh on developing a drug to treat cardiac amyloidosis

On Thursday 12/19/2024, the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Jordan was honored to host Professor Dr. Mamoun Al-Hamadsheh, one of the distinguished Jordanian scientists in the field of drug discovery.

During the lecture, Dr. Al-Hamadsheh shared his inspiring story about the development of the drug Attruby™ (Acoramidis), which was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to treat ATTR-CM amyloidosis, also known as “Alzheimer’s of the heart.”

Following the lecture, a dialogue took place between Dr. Mamoun and the audience, where the distinguished guest answered the audience’s questions and gave them advice on how to manage their future after completing their studies, perseverance, and the spirit of teamwork. The Dean of the College, Dr. Rula Darwish, honored Dr. Mamoun with a certificate in appreciation of the distinguished lecture he gave.

It is worth noting that the attendees included a number of faculty members and a group of college students from different years who expressed their pride in Dr. Al-Hamadsheh and considered him a role model for all Jordanians.​