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The group consists of global centres, including the Broad Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Baylor Faculty of Medicine, Stanford University, and the Information Centre of the University of Washington.

This group aims to unify the efforts of scientists in discovering the genes behind rare genetic diseases by developing methodologies for reading the genetic sequence using exome, genome, RNA and methylation patterns and other functional research.

The Dean of Scientific Research at the Arab American University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed Awad, said; "Through this award, the university seeks to enhance the quality of practical research for academic staff members and researchers in Palestinian universities, in addition to supporting original scientific research. Researchers are rewarded in recognition of their scientific efforts and published research in scientific journals with a distinguished reputation and a prestigious international classification”.

The signing ceremony, which was held at Sama Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Company’s headquarters in Nablus, was attended by the AAUP Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Muayad Abusaa, the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Hatem Hijaz, and the General Manager of Sama Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Company, Dr. Adeeb Al Saifi.

This took place during the celebration of the Arab American University, under the auspices of the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas Abu Mazin, for the inauguration of the University Rehabilitation Medical Complex, which is the one of its kind in Palestine, in addition to the inauguration of the Faculty of Modern Medicine building and the Prosthetic Limbs Factory, which is the first of its kind in the Middle East.