Within its academic commitment to addressing global health challenges, and in conjunction with "World Antibiotic Awareness Week", the Department of Biotechnology at the College of Science organized today, Monday, 24/11/2025, under the patronage of the Dean of the College, Prof? Dr. "Ismat Ramzi Abdulghafour", a specialized scientific festival attended by a distinguished group of faculty members, students, and interested participants. The festival focused on presenting advanced research projects and laboratory experiments addressing the latest strategies to combat "antibiotic-resistant bacteria (AMR)".

The research activities centered on a promising approach using **natural alternatives** to mitigate advanced bacterial resistance mechanisms, including "efflux pump inhibition", "biofilm disruption", and targeting resistance-related proteins and genes through the design of smart drugs following internationally recognized standards for drug discovery and development.

The festival showcased projects and experiments that combined **applied perspectives with in-depth research**, implemented through two main axes:

Computational axis (In Silico): This component employed advanced techniques such as "molecular modeling, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations". These computational tools aimed to identify effective binding sites in bacterial proteins associated with resistance and evaluate the inhibitory potential of natural compounds before transitioning to practical laboratory testing. Additionally, "ADMET analyses" were conducted following global drug development guidelines.

Laboratory axis (In Vitro): This aspect involved precise experimental testing on resistant bacterial isolates, assessing the effectiveness of natural extracts and compounds across multiple high-efficacy models.

Through this festival, the Department emphasized the "critical importance of integrating advanced computational techniques with laboratory experiments" to develop realistic and sustainable solutions for "antimicrobial resistance", one of the most pressing global health challenges today.

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