The Department of Biology, College of Science, will, God willing, hold the defense of the PhD dissertation submitted by Hadeel Tariq Saadoun Ahmed Al Shalash, entitled:

“The Effect of Ovariohysterectomy on Selected Physiological and Biochemical Parameters in Female White Rabbits.”

The dissertation aims to investigate and evaluate the effects of ovariohysterectomy (OVH) on a range of physiological and biochemical parameters in female white rabbits. The study seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the hormonal and metabolic changes associated with this surgical procedure and to generate scientific evidence that supports both medical and comparative veterinary research.

The dissertation defense will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 15 June 2026, in Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Al-Haj Qasim Hall, Department of Biology, College of Science.

The examination committee consists of:

• Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Ismail Mohammed Hassan – Chair
  (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Waad Sabri Shahir Hussein – Member
  (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Najah Subhi Nayef Khattab – Member
  (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Inaam Ahmed Hamza Hussein – Member
  (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Fadhel Hamid Majeed – Member
  (Technical Institute of Mosul, Northern Technical University)
• Prof. Dr. Muntaha Mahmoud Dawood Dhanoon – Supervisor and Member
  (College of Science, University of Mosul)

We wish the candidate every success in her dissertation defense and continued excellence in her academic career.