As part of the principle of scientific cooperation between universities, the esteemed Dean of the College of Agriculture, Prof. Dr. Ali Abdul-Hussein Kareem, from the Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Karbala, participated in the external defense of a Ph.D. dissertation at the College of Science, University of Baghdad.

The dissertation, presented by Zainab Abdul-Amir Abbas, was titled:

“Morphological and Molecular Differentiation of Blowfly Larvae (Diptera, Calliphoridae) and Their Ability in Medical Therapy.”

The study aimed to distinguish the morphological and molecular characteristics of blowfly larvae (Diptera, Calliphoridae) and evaluate their potential in medical therapy, contributing to a better understanding of their role in the medical field.

The researcher recommended conducting further studies on the environment and life cycle of these larvae, as well as exploring their therapeutic potential in medical applications.

The dissertation was awarded a grade of “Excellent,” reflecting the distinguished scientific effort of the student and the significant contribution to advancing research in this field.