Al-Quds Bard College Signs Cooperation Agreement with Professional Laboratories to Advance Training and Scientific Research

unday, October 5, 2025 – Al-Quds Bard College of Arts and Sciences at Al-Quds University and Professional Laboratories signed a cooperation agreement aimed at providing specialized practical training programs for our students of the Molecular Genetics Department, in addition to supporting joint research projects.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Amneh Badran, Acting Dean of Al-Quds Bard College, and Mr. Ayoub Assi, General Director of Professional Laboratories. This partnership reflects the two institutions’ commitment to strengthening ties between the academic and medical sectors and highlights their shared vision to integrate academic knowledge with practical applications.

Under the agreement, Professional Laboratories will offer advanced practical training opportunities to current Molecular Genetics students as well as graduates. Summer internships will be available for currently enrolled students, while graduates will have the chance to receive training during the first or second semester of the academic year. 

On the research side, Mr. Mahmoud Khaled, Assistant Dean and Head of Science Division, stressed the importance of the Senior Project I & II courses, which are mandatory graduation requirements at AQB that adequately prepare students with strong problem-solving and research skills. He noted that such research produced through these courses can significantly support laboratory work at Professional Laboratories as well.

Furthermore, Dr. Mohammed Asees, Executive Director of Professional Laboratories, emphasized the pressing need in the Palestinian job market for highly qualified graduates capable of performing technical laboratory work. He praised Al-Quds Bard graduates—whether current employees at Professional Laboratories or previous trainees—for their competence in this field.

The signing ceremony was attended on behalf of Al-Quds Bard College by Dr. Amneh Badran, Acting Dean; Mr. Mahmoud Khaled, Assistant Dean and Head of Science Division; Ms. Amal Jaber, Lab Coordinator; Mr. Ahmad Jaffal, Research and Teaching Assistant in the Molecular Genetics Department; Dr. Wasif Al-Shareef, Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics; and Mr. Yazeed Baderin, Acting Head of the Computer Science Department. On the other hand, Professional Laboratories were represented by Mr. Ayoub Assi, General Director; Dr. Mohammed Asees, Executive Director; and Ms. Haya Brigheth, an Al-Quds Bard graduate who now works as a laboratory technician at the Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics Departments at Professional Laboratories.

During the signing ceremony, both sides emphasized the importance of building cumulative and integrative relationships between medical and educational institutions. They affirmed that this collaboration between Al-Quds Bard College and Professional Laboratories serves as a model for impactful partnerships, enhancing the quality of higher education through effective integration of practical training and scientific research.

It is worth noting that the Science Division at Al-Quds Bard is actively working on signing more agreements with partners in the fields of Molecular Genetics, Biology, and Computer Science. This agreement is one of the first in a series to be concluded by the College, with more expected to follow, especially in the Computer Science and Information Technology fields.

• Cooperation Agreement with Professional Laboratories to Advance Training and Scientific Research