As part of the continuing education activities, the Department of life sciences at the Faculty of Science held, on Sunday morning, November 1, 2026, a scientific workshop entitled “The impact of vitamin D on fertility from both clinical and genetic points of view”, followed by the head of the Department, Assistant Professor Dr. Amjad Abdul Hadi. The workshop dealt with the role of vitamin D in fertility and reproduction in women and men, in terms of its sources, the mechanism of its activation, the effect of its deficiency in the hormonal response, the quality of eggs and sperm, as well as its relationship with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometrial health and the chances of implantation of embryos. The workshop also discussed the molecular and genetic aspects associated with vitamin D, the importance of its receptor gene (VDR), the impact of genetic polymorphism (SNPs) on the difference in individuals ‘ response to it, as well as the role of genes associated with sperm formation and maintaining the integrity of DNA. The workshop was presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Abeer Atallah Ayed and teacher Dr. Manar Khader Ahmed, in the presence of a group of university professors and students of the Department of life sciences. We wish the participants continued success and success, and more giving and excellence in their scientific and research career, which contributes to serving the community and enhancing the status of the Faculty of Science and the University of Mosul.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026