The Center for Systematic Reviews on Health Policy and Systems Research (SPARK) is a collaborative effort between the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and the Faculty of Medicine (FM) at AUB. It produces systematic reviews that respond to national and regional health policy and system priority needs.
The Center for Public Health Practice (CPHP)'s mission is to advance evidence-based public health practice in Lebanon and the region while enhancing the academic experience of students and faculty. It builds solid community partnerships and develops human capabilities to impact the health of populations. The center nurtures the culture of collective responsibility, diversity, and social justice.
The Center for Research on Population and Health (CRPH) is the hub for high-impact population and health research in Lebanon, the Arab region, and globally. CRPH leads and supports methodologically robust research at the intersection of population and health to improve the health and well-being of populations in Lebanon, the Arab region, and globally.
The Department of Pharmacy at AUBMC is a clinical care department whose mission is to guarantee the provision of safe and optimal drug therapy outcomes to patients; to educate health care practitioners and students about optimal drug therapy; and to conduct and support drug-related research.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)'s mission is to improve the health of populations and advance the public health discipline and field of health professions in the region and beyond, through excellence in education, research, and community engagement.
The Institute of Preclinical Innovation and Research (INSPIRE) is a pioneering initiative at AUB, committed to coordinating preclinical studies and building research capacity. It fosters collaboration through core facilities and faculty experts, operating nationally, regionally, and internationally through robust networks. INSPIRE aims to advance preclinical research, enhance methodologies, accelerate scientific discoveries, and promote collaboration.
The Rafic Hariri School of Nursing (HSON)'s mission is to promote and maintain the highest educational standards of excellence, integrity, and professionalism in nursing, following the American model of nursing education and practice. The school aims to provide learning opportunities that will enable students to develop into competent nurses who respect cultural diversity while coordinating and delivering high–quality, compassionate nursing care in Lebanon and beyond, guided by ethical principles. The faculty believes education is an interactive process between faculty and students, with both taking responsibility for active learning. The baccalaureate program, drawn primarily from the humanities, sciences, and caring disciplines, focuses on the use of nursing theory and research as a basis for practice. The master's program focuses on preparing nurses for advanced nursing practice roles. It is based on the use and generation of research-based knowledge to guide practice. The PhD program in Nursing Science aims to provide rigorous training for research careers in nursing and healthcare. The program is intended to produce research scientists who will make significant and original contributions to nursing practice, health promotion, health maintenance, population health, and health care delivery. Nursing students at AUB learn to think critically, develop professional attitudes and leadership skills, and appreciate the value of life-long learning and freedom of speech.
The Healthcare Professional Development Center (HPDC) provides continuing education activities in Lebanon and the region with the participation of expert faculty and leaders in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health.
The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at AUB is committed to safeguarding the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in Biomedical and Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) research activities conducted under the auspices of AUB. This is achieved by governing and authorizing the conduct of research that follows the three ethical principles of the Belmont Report, namely: Respect for Persons; Beneficence and Justice; and abiding by the principles of responsible research conduct and scientific integrity.
The Institutional Review Board (IRB), the core component of HRPP, is the committee formally designated by HRPP to review and approve the conduct of research involving human subjects at AUB/AUBMC and/or by AUB faculty, students, and staff, regardless of the funding source or the location of the research.
The Office of Communications is responsible for a wide variety of services – including institutional marketing, creative services, digital services , media relations, video, and professional photography. The Office is tasked with unifying and integrating the various marketing and communications activities. In addition, the Office of Communications is tasked with developing and implementing a visual identity system to strengthen and extend AUB and AUBMC's reputation throughout Lebanon, the region, and beyond.
The Office of Information Technology is to serve the AUB community by partnering with the faculty, staff, and students to help transform teaching, research, student life & patient care at AUB by providing exceptional service that is strategically aligned with AUB's academic, healthcare and administrative goals, establishing a flexible ecosystem, building trust and engaging with the community, and partnering with service providers.
The Office of Research is built to support knowledge generation, innovation, and creative works intended to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. The Office promotes collaborative, ethical research that is high-quality, innovative, locally impactful, and globally relevant.
The Scholars in HeAlth Research Program (SHARP) provides graduates with the required foundation to pursue a career in clinical and translational research, focusing on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). SHARP offers both a certificate and an MSc. Degree in Health Research, both are jointly awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences at AUB.