Professor Rajaa Fakhoury is a Professor of Medical Biochemistry and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Beirut Arab University. With over 30 years of academic, research, and leadership experience, she has held several senior positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Science and Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry. Her work has focused on advancing biomedical education, research, quality assurance, and international academic collaboration. She has published extensively in the fields of molecular medicine, genetics, and pharmacogenomics and has received international recognition for her scholarly and administrative contributions.

Professor Rajaa Fakhoury's research focuses on medical biochemistry, molecular medicine, genetics, pharmacogenomics, and precision medicine. Her work investigates genetic polymorphisms, molecular biomarkers, and vitamin D genetics in relation to chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. She is particularly interested in translating genomic discoveries into personalized therapeutic and preventive healthcare strategies.

Professor Rajaa Fakhoury earned a PhD in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, in 1993, following an MSc in Biochemistry from the American University of Beirut in 1989 and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences from the Lebanese University in 1987. Her strong academic training in biomedical sciences has been complemented by extensive experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, and quality assurance. Over the course of her career, she has established herself as a recognized expert in medical biochemistry, molecular medicine, genetics, and translational biomedical research.

Professor Fakhoury has extensive teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the health and biomedical sciences. Her principal teaching areas include Medical Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Pharmacogenomics, and Molecular Medicine. Through her academic and administrative roles, she has been actively involved in curriculum development, quality assurance, student supervision, and supervising graduate students in biomedical and health sciences research.

Overseas Research Students Award. Frederick Craven Moore Scholarship, University of Manchester Royal Society Travel Fellowship, awarded by The Royal Society, United Kingdom, supporting international scientific collaboration and research exchange