Under the patronage and in the presence of the University President, Professor Dr. Abbas Mohsen Al-Bakri, the Department of Student Activities, in collaboration with the Computer Center, held an awareness-raising and charitable event entitled “A Ray of Hope.” The event coincided with International Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Pink October) and was held under the slogan “With Knowledge and Awareness, We Build a Shield of Hope.” It brought together a group of doctors and specialists and was attended by the deans of the College of Biomedical Informatics and the College of Engineering, as well as a number of faculty members and students.

During the event, Al-Bakri encouraged attendees to benefit from the medical information and advice shared on early breast cancer screening. He emphasized the importance of promoting health awareness and following medical guidance, noting that early detection can improve treatment outcomes and reduce complications.

The event included a discussion session on the importance of early breast cancer detection and ways to promote health awareness and disease prevention. Participants included Dr. Wissam Jassim Mohammed, a medical genetics specialist and director of the Medical Advisory Center; Dr. Dina Essam Abboud, a diagnostic radiology specialist; Dr. Rasha Al-Hamdani, an oncology specialist; Dr. Bushra Nouri Jamaan, a specialist in anesthesia, intensive care, and oncology; and Dr. Khadija Abbas Sahn, a lecturer specializing in genetic engineering and biotechnology at the College of Biomedical Informatics.

The event also featured a charity bazaar under the slogan “A Space for Giving… A Story of Hope,” aimed at fostering the values of mutual support and community solidarity and providing a platform for humanitarian initiatives that contribute to awareness and charitable efforts.