Hadia was born in Damascus, Syria, she pursued advanced studies in France, earning both her MSc and PhD from Paris-Sud University. Her academic career has since flourished across several world-renowned institutions, including the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London (UCL), and the University of Sussex. These experiences have shaped her expertise as both a researcher and educator in the pharmaceutical sciences. Professional Experience & Current Role Her research trajectory has spanned dynamic academic environments and the more demanding pharmaceutical industry in both Syria and the UK. After her tenure at UCL, she transitioned to a permanent academic position as Lecturer 2 (Research & Teaching)-equivalent to Assistant professor at Bangor University, where she’s part of the founding team of the new School of Pharmacy. She’s still affiliated to UCL as visiting scientist. Her research focuses on medicinal chemistry and drug discovery: • Development of new anti-viral drugs • Development of breast cancer & anti-HIV treatment • Development of new treatment for neglected diseases (Particularly Chagas disease). • Development of anti-tuberculosis drugs & new generation antibiotics • Exploring new diagnostic methods for the neurodegenerative diseases