Posted By
Najib
Feb 08, 2020 05:15
Lebanese doctor & AUB alumnus Hussein Tawbi has been nominated by US President Donald Trump to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology . The mission of the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is to advise the president on policies that will enhance American leadership in science and technology. It has 16 members, and Dr. Tawbi is only the second oncologist to serve on the council and he is the first…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 13, 2019 01:44
Embrace's Lifeline is now available on Facebook's Safety Center, in an attempt to raise further awareness on mental health and provide advice and support to anyone who may be suffering from suicidal thoughts or seeking ways to cope with an emotional crisis. Adding Embrace as an expert for suicide prevention within its online Safety Center in Lebanon and the Middle East came as part of a partnership with Facebook, and the resource, which will roll…
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