As part of the continuing education activities, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Department of medical physics at the Faculty of science organized a scientific workshop entitled “biological and chemical effects of cosmetic injectables (fillers and Botox)”, in the seminar hall at the department, attended by Dr. Sumaya Adnan Saleh Mohammed and Raghad Riad Shafik. The workshop dealt with three main axes; the first Axis Focused on Botox, in terms of its chemical structure as a neurotoxin extracted from bacteria (Clostridium botulinum), its mechanism of action and its biological and histological effect in preventing the transmission of nerve signals to the muscles, as well as its cosmetic and medical uses, such as reducing wrinkles and treating migraines and muscle spasms, in addition to reviewing its side effects and possible short-and long-term complications. The second axis deals with filler and its types, especially hyaluronic Acid and calcium hydroxyapatite, while clarifying their chemical compositions and mechanisms of action inside the body and their medical and cosmetic uses, as well as discussing some of their possible complications, including blockage of blood vessels, migration of filler and swelling of tissues. The workshop concluded with a focus on biological safety standards and medical accreditation, and the importance of adhering to clinical and medical controls when using these materials, in order to ensure the use of scientific knowledge in enhancing the safety of cosmetic procedures and reducing their risks. This workshop comes within the framework of the medical physics department’s keenness to promote scientific awareness of the biological and chemical effects of materials used in medical and cosmetic applications, and to highlight the importance of medical safety and practices based on scientific foundations. We wish our esteemed employees continued success and success, and more giving and excellence in their scientific and practical career, serving the Faculty of Science and the ancient University of Mosul.

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Monday, November 9, 2026