Boards

High Strategic Board

Professor Colin Green
Professor Malik Zaben

Board of Patrons

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Executive Board

Prof Malik Zaben

Chief Executive Officer - IMET2000

Professor Malik Zaben, Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurosciences, qualified a Doctor of Medicine from the First School of Medicine in Palestine at Al-Quds University, Jerusalem and where he also worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Anatomy before he left for the United Kingdom for his PhD study. His principal research interests developed in the field of neural stem cells, adult neurogenesis and repair. He completed his PhD programme in neuropeptide-modulation of hippocampal neurogenesis, at the University of Southampton, UK, in 2007, and conducted original research in defining control mechanisms involved in hippocampal neurogenesis. From 2007 on and as part of his postdoctoral research, he developed a new adult human brain ex-vivo 3D organotypic culture system. Using this model, he has demonstrated the role of the microenvironment in reduced hippocampal neurogenesis in patients with chronic temporal lobe epilepsy. He won the prize for the best paper presentation at the annual joint meeting of the British and European Neurosurgical Research Group Meeting twice in a row for the years 2008 and 2009, at Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle and Kings College Hospital, London respectively. He then won the first prize in life sciences for the year 2010 from the Medical, Health and Life Sciences School, University of Southampton.

In addition, Prof Zaben passed the UK General Medical Council exams and was appointed as a Clinical and Research Fellow of Neurosurgery at Wessex Neurological Centre at Southampton Hospital in August 2009. He gained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2011. In April 2012, he was granted a prestigious Epilepsy Research(UK) Clinical Training and Research Fellowship and has now joined the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Cardiff and the Neurosurgery Department at Heath Hospital in Wales.

All through these years, Prof Zaben has devoted virtually all his free time to his country of origin, Palestine. Since 2007, he joined the International Medical Education Trust (IMET2000) initially as a member. He then worked with the then CEO Professor Green to gain funding for the establishment of the first “Continuing Health Sciences Education Centre” in Palestine. In 2009, Prof Zaben was appointed as the Director of the Health Sciences Education Centre with its own website badged as IMET2000-Pal. He then chaired the first “Palestine Health Education Group” which now is taking the lead to develop the IMET2000-Pal programme of continuing health education in Palestine. Since September 2012, Prof Zaben has been in overall charge of IMET2000 as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with virtually full focus on continuing health education in Palestine. He has also been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Arab American University of Palestine since February 2023.

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Mr Fadi Zaben

IMET2000-Pal Representative

Mr Fadi Zaben completed his secondary education at Anabta Secondary School. He then joined Bethlehem University where he qualified for his Bachelor's in Nursing. Along with that, he completed a diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing. He was then granted a Master's Degree in Pediatric Nursing from Al-Quds University. Mr Zaben is a registered nurse at the Palestinian Nursing Association and is licensed to practice in Palestine. He has more than 6 years of experience in hospital nursing care as Senior Staff Nurse, and 3 years in Academic Nursing. While he is currently a Staff Nurse at Augusta Victoria Hospital, he is an academic clinical instructor for Hebron and Al-Quds Universities’ nursing students. He has just joined the Nursing Department at IMET2000-Pal as a Nursing Teaching Officer with a job prospective to build a successful clinical and academic nursing, education and research program in Palestine.

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Mrs Alia Taradeh

Administrative Assistant

Eng. Alia Taradeh is a Biomedical Engineer who obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Palestine Polytechnic University. She began her academic journey at Taffouh Secondary School and has since pursued continuous professional development through multiple training workshops in hospitals and biomedical companies.

Eng Taradeh also co-produced Doctor Tec, a television programme on KTV Arabic highlighting the role of technology in healthcare.

Since 2019, she has been part of IMET2000-Pal as an Administrative Assistant, contributing to administrative operations and playing a vital role in supporting IMET2000’s initiatives to advance health education and healthcare capacity building in Palestine.

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Dr Ahmed Rjoub

Medical Education Officer

Dr. Ahmed is a highly dedicated and passionate medical doctor and researcher. He completed his secondary education at Majed Abu-Sharar High School with excellent grades and graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at An-Najah National University (NNU). He has completed a professional exchange in the Pneumology and Allergology Department at La Rabta Hospital in Tunis, Tunisia, through IFMSA. Dr. Ahmed was a member of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) and was the Director of the Standing Committee on Research Exchanges for the term 2023-2024. He was one of the co-founders of the Standing Committee on Research Exchanges (SCORE) in the Palestinian Medical Students’ Association (PMSA) and served as a Local and then National Officer on Research Exchanges.

Dr. Ahmed has a strong academic foundation and practical experience in Medical Education and Research Education. He graduated as an IFMSA-certified Trainer for Professional and Research Exchanges and Research Education. He organized multiple research education workshops for medical students and IFMSA members in Jordan, Tunisia, Romania, and Finland. He was part of the Clinical Curriculum Review Committee at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at An-Najah National University (NNU) as a student representative, and he attended the AMEE2024 Conference in Basel, Switzerland, where he attended multiple workshops and sessions related to medical education and continuous professional development and presented an abstract at the conference. He has a good scientific record with multiple publications and was selected as an Abstract Reviewer for the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) World Conference 2025.

Through his passion for improving medical education and medical research in Palestine, he joined IMET2000-Pal as a Medical Education Officer to coordinate, organize, and develop initiatives for improving medical education and enhancing the continuous professional development of the medical practitioners in Palestine. He will work collaboratively with the team to develop new programs and courses to fulfill the needs of the healthcare system in Palestine.

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Mr Ahmad Daqqa

IMET2000-Pal Research Officer

Ahmad Abdulrhman Asa’d Daqqa is an ICU nurse with extensive experience in critical care, having worked in leading Palestinian hospitals such as the Palestine Medical Complex, An-Najah National University Hospital, and Istishari Arab Hospital. Specializing in neurosurgery, surgical, and cardiac intensive care, he has gained expertise in managing complex patient cases and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Alongside clinical work, he has been active in continuous nursing education, mentoring students, and developing structured training programs that enhance professional competence and patient safety.

He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Research from An-Najah National University, where he developed strong skills in research design, biostatistics, and scientific publication. Ahmad has contributed to peer-reviewed research and delivered training in proposal writing, SPSS analysis, and academic reporting, supporting colleagues and students in building research capacity. His combined expertise in research, education, and critical care positions him to excel as a Research Officer at IMET2000-PAL, advancing evidence-based practice and strengthening healthcare development in Palestine.

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Mr Osama Anaya

Nursing Education Officer

Mr. Osama Ayman Anaya is a nursing professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the Arab American University and currently serves as the Continuing Education Officer for Nursing at IMET2000-Pal. He has gained clinical experience in the Emergency Department at Rafidia Governmental Hospital and the ICU at the Arab Specialized Hospital, building strong expertise in emergency and critical care. Alongside his professional work, he is an active volunteer with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Civil Defense, and local charities, and has held leadership roles at the Arab American University. With strengths in emergency care, communication, and event management, Osama is committed to advancing patient care, professional training, and community service.