N ame: Muna Kadhim Gatea Academic Qualification: PhD in Clinical Biochemistry Specialization: Clinical Biochemistry An academic staff member working in the field of higher education. She is involved in teaching fundamental scientific courses to first-year undergraduate students in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, with a strong commitment to the approved academic standards of higher education. She seeks to contribute to the development of the educational process through the adoption of modern scientific and pedagogical approaches, and by enhancing students’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Her academic and research interests focus on medical and laboratory sciences, biochemistry, and the impact of physiological and environmental factors on laboratory test results, in addition to supporting scientific research and serving the academic community