Mr. Yousef Khairan Mar‘i, a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Hadhramout University, along with a team of sixteen male and female students, achieved a remarkable academic distinction by securing first place in the Medical Sciences Track as part of the activities of the Fourth Student Conference for Research and Innovation, thereby placing Hadhramout University at the forefront of the scientific landscape.
The team presented a distinguished graduation project entitled:
“Phytochemical Screening, Antibacterial Activity, and Inhibitory Effects on Alpha-Amylase and Pancreatic Lipase of Extracts from Bisham, Athrab, and Sidr Plants.”
This innovative research integrates both medical and pharmaceutical perspectives and received high praise from the judging panel for its scientific merit and practical applicability.
This achievement goes beyond securing first place, underscoring the strong presence of Hadhramout University—particularly the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences—in scientific research and innovation.
In a speech delivered following the award ceremony, Yousef Mar‘i, on behalf of his team, expressed his gratitude first to God, and then to the leadership of Hadhramout University, represented by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saeed Khanbash and Prof. Dr. Salem Faraj Bamusaud, as well as the Deanship of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Department of Pharmacy, and the Hadhramout Foundation for Human Development, represented by Sheikh Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Bugshan and Eng. Tariq Ali Balkhashar, in appreciation of their generous support and funding of the university’s participation in this scientific event.
It is worth noting that the conference was held at Taiz University on 9–10 June 2026, under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Dr. Shaye‘ Al-Zindani, with the participation of 25 students from various Yemeni universities. The conference served as a leading national platform for showcasing research and innovative projects and honoring outstanding participants.