CURRICULUM

VITAE
Sahar Nasser

Updated April 2018

 Curriculum vitae
Sahar Marwan Nasser

Personal Information Contact information

Citizenship: Philippines Home Telephone: (974) 44862852

passport/Palestinian father Cell Phone: (974) 55772762
Visa Status: Qatar Resident Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

Education

- Hamad Medical Corporation Pharmacy Graduate Year -1, ASHP accredited
graduate, June 2017

- Graduate of College of pharmacy (Qatar's First and Canadian (CCAPP) Accredited)
Clinical oriented, Qatar University, Class 2011

Special Courses

(Qatar University, College of Pharmacy)

o Pharmacotherapy (I-IV)
o Professional skills (I-VI)
o Integrated case based learning (I-V)
o Pharmacy management
o Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics
o Pharmacy research evaluation and presentation skills (I-VI)
o Structure professional practice experience (I-VI)
[Rotated in Kholoud pharmacy, Women’s hospital, Al Gharafa health center, Al-
Bashair pharmacy, Hamad Hospital and Al-Khor hospital]
o Patient Assessment Laboratory (I-II)
o Interpretation of Lab data (I-II)
o Pharmacy Ethics and Law
o Pharmacy and Health Care (I-II) Health Care delivery system
o Geriatrics and Pediatric

Academic Clerkships/Rotations

- Al- Wakra – Anticoagulation Clinic [28/05/2017- 21/06/2017]

- NCCCR- Oncology [30/04/2017- 26/05/2017]
- Heart Hospital- Cardiology [2/04/2017- 27/04/2017]
- Mental Health – Psychiatry [26/02/2017 – 29/03/2017]
- Al-Wakra Hospital- Administration Rotation [ 29/01/2017- 24/02/2017]
- HGH- Infectious Disease [1/01/2017 – 27/01/2017]
- HGH- Trauma ICU [27/11/2016- 30/12/2016]
- HGH- General Pediatrics [ 30/10/2016 – 24/11/2016]
- Al- Wakra Hospital Internal Medicine [ 28/08/2016 – 23/10/2016]
- Al Khor Hospital [Dec 2010 – Jan 2011]
- Hamad General Hospital [Nov 2010 – Dec 2010]
- Al Gharafah Health Center [ Oct 2010 – Nov 2010]
- Al Bashair Community Pharmacy [ Sep 2010 – Oct 2010]
- Women’s Hospital [June 2010 – July 2010]
- Kholud Community Pharmacy [June 2009 – July 2009]

Professional Experience

- Editor in-chief, NCCCR Hematology, Oncology e-journal Feb 2018-
ongoing
- Workshop facilitator: PHAR441 Lab: OTC for Musculoskeletal 27th March
pain/injury &foot disorders and warts. College of Pharmacy, Qatar 2018
University

- Joined OSCE Case writing group 9th Jan 2018

- Member of the organizing committee of Qatar International 16- 18th Nov
Pharmacy Conference (QIPC) 2017

- Clinical Pharmacist July 2017
National Centre of Cancer Care and Research, Qatar

 - Continuing pharmacy practice program (CPPD) hospital Coordinator 2015-2016
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Cerner Clinical information system (CIS) Super- User 2015
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Non- Formulary Pharmacist 2014
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Qatar University, College of Pharmacy, Continuing pharmacy practice 2014
program (CPPD) committee (NCCCR Representative)
Qatar University, College of Pharmacy, Qatar

- Acting Non-Formulary Pharmacist 2013-2014
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Member and leader of the Pharmacy Corporate orientation program 2013
(HMC) (for Out-Patient Pharmacy) committee
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Acting In-Charge Outpatient pharmacy 2013
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar (When OPD in-
charge on leave)

- Member of Continuing pharmacy practice program (CPPD) committee 2013
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Member of NCCCR, Qatar University Student Structured Practical 2012
Experiences in Pharmacy (SPEP) Committee, National Centre of Cancer
Care and research, Qatar

- Pharmacy Preceptor for Qatar University College of Pharmacy 2012- Ongoing
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Member Of i-secure program for patients taking (Lenalidomide) 2012
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Pharmacist in (NCCCR) Hospital on 11th Dec 2011 2011
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

Research & Professional Associations

- Primary Investigator in a prospective research: Effect of Denosumab Mar– Jun

Versus Zoledronic Acid on Calcium Levels in Cancer Patients with Bone 2017
Metastasis

- Febuxostat. (Drug Monograph Review) 7th Jun 2017

Al Wakra Hospital

- Medication reconciliation, a closer look !. Newsletter article 7th May 2017

participation. Al Wakra Hospital

- The Utilization of Moxifloxacin in Al Wakra Hospital. Medication Use 7th May 2017
Evaluation (MUE). Al Wakra Hospital

- Regorafenib. For Formulary addition 1st May 2017

National Centre of Cancer Care and Research

- QT-Prolongation risk assessment tool (Project) March 2017

Mental Health Hospital

- The controversial use of Sodium bicarbonate in Metabolic acidosis. Feb 2017

Newsletter article participation. Al Wakra Hospital

- Pharmacist Facilitated Medication Reconciliation (Project) Feb 2017

Al Wakra Hospital

- Member of the outpatient microsystem improvement 2015

National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Member of the “End Year Ceremony” the completion of 5 year 2015

strategic plan for both. Heart Hospital and NCCCR Hospital

- Conducted a Drug & Use evaluation (DUE) for the drug Lenalidomide 2014
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- NCCCR Pharmacy representative in Qatar University Pharmacy Career 2014

Day, Qatar University, Qatar

- Member of the project: Pharmacist role in improving patient 2014

discharge. National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

 - Participated in the Qatar National Day Festival (NCCCR booth) for 2013
cancer awareness. Darb Al Saie, Qatar

- Contributed in Clinical Care Improvement training program project. 2013

February. National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar
- Member of a RTC study (M4OP) [ Study was HOLD] 2013
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Improving Iron Chelators Care (IICC), Quality improvement Project 2012

National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Member of a team that created the “Oral Chemotherapy Guideline” 2012

National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Pharmacists Initiative to improve patient education in outpatient 2012

pharmacy project. National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Attended a Pharmacy and therapeutic meeting. 2012

National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Arranged the video for the opening ceremony of the renovated 2012
Outpatient pharmacy in NCCCR hospital
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire - Qatar Arabic 2011

Adaptation (DTSQ – QAA) Study May 2011. Qatar University, Qatar

- A member in the Year book committee, design/editing the first 2008-2009

college of pharmacy Year Book (2008-2009). Qatar University, Qatar

- Volunteered with Breast cancer awareness campaign held at Qatar 2009

University. Oct 2009. Qatar University, Qatar

- Member of Qatar pharmacy undergraduate society 2007

Qatar University, Qatar

Conferences, Lectures and Workshops

§ First Annual Hematology Symposium, 7-8th April 2018
§ Dealing with difficult students, workshop, 26th March 2018
§ Reference Management for Scientific Writing Workshop, 10th March 2018
§ 4th Qatar international Pharmacy Conference, 17-18th Nov 2017
§ Infectious disease – latest 2016 updates. 1st Dec 2017
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§ 2017 update in syncope guideline. 4th Nov 2017
§ Neuroschistosomiasis. 1st Nov 2017
§ Acute otitis media. 1st Nov 2017
§ Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). 3rd Sep 2017
§ Infection control epidemiology and surveillance. 1st Nov 2017
§ Cardiology mortality Case. 25th Apr 2017
§ The Scientific Writing Skills for Publication. 19th Apr 2017
§ Medication safety symposium. 4th Apr 2017
§ Eumycetoma. 18th Jan 2017
§ Neuromyelitis optica. 18th Jan 2017
§ Basic Research methodology workshop. 10,17,24,31 – Dec 2016
§ Morbidity and Mortality: A trauma ICU Case. 19th Dec 2016
§ Trauma Conference. 13th &14th Dec 2016
§ Sedation in ICU- Guideline review. 12th Sep 2016
§ Breast cancer and oncoplastic surgery. 30th Dec 2016
§ Traumatic brain injury (guideline update). 29th Nov 2016
§ Grant Writing Lecture. 23th Nov 2016
§ Mendelian Susceptibility to mycobacterial disease (MSMD). 15th Nov 2016
§ How to design a Meta-analysis. 14th Nov 2016
§ Mortality and morbidity Case in ICU. 28th Oct 2016
§ Common cardiology disease and need for consultation. 11th Aug 2016
§ Annual Research Day conference. 12th Jul 2016
§ Damage control in ICU. 12th Jun 2016
§ Role of rapid diagnosis in enhancing anti-microbial stewardship program. 12th
May 2016
§ First Conference on Safe Anticoagulation Management: New Advances and
Trends (2015). Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, Doha, Qatar

§ The 10th Qatar Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis Symposium (2015)
Medical Education Center (Hajar Auditorium), Doha, Qatar

§ Qatar International Pain Conference (QIPC). (2015)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

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§ Pharmacy Perspectives in Multiple Myeloma: Sequencing Therapy. Medical
Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement. Online, Medscape
(2015)

§ Segue Training workshop (2014)
Hamad Medical City, Club Hotel, Doha, Qatar

§ Making and Keeping Promises workshop, IHI conference (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ Successful Implementation: Getting from Aims to Results. , IHI conference
(2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard. IHI conference (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ The Role of Leaders in Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement. IHI
conference (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ Integrating Patient Safety into Your System’s DNA. IHI conference (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ Delivering Quality across the Whole System. IHI conference (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ Patient Experience; What everyone in the organization needs to know. IHI
conference (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ A Multi-disciplinary approach for Best Care Always. IHI conference (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ Going Full Scale: Innovation for Driving Improvement. IHI conference (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ Middle East Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare (2014)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

§ Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research (2014)
HMC Education Center, Doha, Qatar

§ The First Middle East Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare (2013)
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

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§ A system for Safety by Carol Haraden and Carol Peden. Middle East forum on
Quality Improvement in Health Care by IHI and HMC. 17 May (2013)

§ Reducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions by Pat Rutherford. Middle East
forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care by IHI and HMC. 18 May
(2013)

§ High Reliability Healthcare: Memorial Hermann’s Journey by Juanita Romans.
Middle East forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care by IHI and HMC.
18 May (2013)

§ Leading Quality Improvement-Strategic and tools for managers by Pat
Rutherford. Middle East forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care by IHI
and HMC. 19 May (2013)

§ Sustainability and Spread by Donald Berwick. Middle East forum on Quality
Improvement in Health Care by IHI and HMC. 19 May (2013)

§ Assessing Outcomes of Pharmacy Education Relevant to Pharmacy Practice.
11 March (2013). DUPHAT, Dubai

§ Adverse Drug Effects: Detection, Assessment and Prevention. DUPHAT.
March (2013)

§ Starting a Research Program at Your Clinical Practice Site. DUPHAT. March
(2013)

§ Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and
Exhibition (DUPHAT) 2013
United Arab Emirates, Dubai

§ Pain and symptoms Control In Palliative Care by Dr. Ahmad Farghali (2012)
Hajar Auditorium, Doha, Qatar

§ Anti- coagulant warfain workshop (2012)
Hamad Medical City, Club Hotel Auditorium

§ Preceptor survival skills workshop. (2012)
Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

§ Delivering a Journal Club and Appraising the Literature (NAPRA Competency
# 4,5) CPPD event. (2012)
Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

§ Second Student Annual research forum (2012)
Qatar University


§ Younes H. Faculty Research Seminar: Could Novel Semi-solid Filled Hard
Gelatin Capsules Resolve the Problems with Currently Marketed Metformin
Hydrochloride Tablets? May 23, (2011). Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

§ Al Dahir S. Faculty Research Seminar: Incorporating Islamic Principles and
Spirituality into Health Advocacy: A Case for Breast Cancer Awareness, May
16, 2011. Qatar University

§ Matowe W. Faculty Research Seminar: Determining the Nutraceutical
Potential of Plant Phenolics, April 11, 2011. Qatar University

§ Mraiche F. Faculty Research Seminar: The Role of the Na+/H+ Exchanger
Isoform 1 in Cardiac Pathology, March 28, 2011. Qatar University

§ Javed B. Faculty Research Seminar: Estrogen: What is the Big Deal? March
21, 2011. Qatar University

§ Ghoneim O. Faculty Research Seminar: Design, Synthesis and
Pharmacophore Generation of Fast Acting Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors(SSRIs): The Journey from In Silico to In Vitro, March 14, 2011.
Qatar University

§ El Hajj M. Faculty Research Seminar: Smoking Cessation Counseling in the

State of Qatar: Community Pharmacists' Attitudes, Role Perceptions and
Practices, March 7, 2011

§ Khalifa S. Faculty Research Seminar: Microbial Transformation: A Tool in
Semi Synthesis and Drug Metabolism, December 28, 2010

§ Al Dahir S. Faculty Research Seminar: Healthcare Disparities and the Degree
of Acculturation in Arab-American and Arab Immigrant Community of
Louisiana, December 14, 2010

§ Kheir N. Faculty Research Seminar: Qatar Speaks: Quality of Life of Caregivers
of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, November 30, 2010

§ Hamdy D. Faculty Research Seminar: Qatar Speaks: Quality of Life of
Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, November 30, 2010

§ Black E, Remtulla S. Faculty Research Seminar: The Price You Pay for Using
Old Drugs. Colchicine for the Treatment of Acute Gout; Hypertension
Treatment in Chronic Kidney Disease: Is Our Aim Off Target, October 26,
2010

§ Wilbur K. Faculty Research Seminar: A Year in Acute Care Research - Could
These Articles Change Your Practice? October 12, 2010
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§ Al-Badriyeh D. Faculty Research Seminar: Towards Cost-Effective Utilization
of High-Cost Antifungals in Australian Hospitals, September 28, 2010

§ Matowe W. Faculty Research Seminar: Tea Polyphenols and Cardiovascular
Disease, May 31, 2010

§ Asthma Management Workshop. Coordinated with Medical Clinic, Qatar
University. Ibn Khaldoun Hall, Doha Qatar. May 26, 2007


Certificates

- Hamad Medical Corporation Pharmacy Graduate Year -1 (PGY-1), ASHP
accredited graduate, June 2017

- First Conference on Safe Anticoagulation Management: New Advances and
Trends 2015
- The 10th Qatar Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis Symposium 2015
- Qatar International Pain Conference (QIPC). 2015
- Pharmacy Perspectives in Multiple Myeloma: Sequencing Therapy. Medscape
(2015)
- Completion of five year strategic plan (2015)
- Cerner Millennium: PharmNet Inpatient WBT (2014)
- Middle East Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare (2014)

- Participation in the Qatari Recruitment event for pharmacy, Qatar University
(2014)

- Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research (2014)

- Infection Control Reorientation, Infection prevention and control program,
HMC, Doha, Qatar (2014)

- Immediate Life Support (ILS) renewal (2014)
- Clinical Care Improvement training program project (2013)
- Collaborative institutional training initiative (CITI). Research investigations
committee members (basic course) (2013)
- First Middle East Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare (2013)

- Essential Disaster Administration and Management Support (EDAMS) (2013)
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- Anti- coagulant warfain workshop 2012

- Fire and safety 20/12/2011
- Environmental safety 20/12/2011
- Infection control 14/12/2011
- The Qatar Supreme Council for Health pharmacist licensure exam.
Prometrics. (Feb 2010)
- Internet based toefl exam (IBT). (Feb 2010)
- Basic life support, First Aid Provider Course (April 2008)
- Asthma Management Workshop (2007)

Appreciations & Awards

- Best Poster Certificate. 4th Qatar International Pharmacy Conference Nov
2017

- Certification of appreciation for contribution to clinical care
rd
improvement training program 3 February 2013

- Perfect attendance award, NCCCR Pharmacy 2012

- Dean’s list (2010-2011)


Presentations

- Immunotherapy and related toxicities management. 18th April 2018,

NCCCR pharmacy, Qatar

- Introduction to NCCCR pharmacy e-journal participation presentation.
12th Feb 2018, NCCCR pharmacy, Qatar

- Poster presentation: Effect of Denosumab Versus Zoledronic Acid on
Calcium Levels in Cancer Patients with Bone Metastasis. 4th Qatar
International Pharmacy Conference 17th Nov 2017, Qatar

- Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura in Adults. ACPE accredited.
24th May 2017. National Centre of Cancer Care and Research, Qatar

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 - Bacterial Meningitis in Pediatrics. ACPE accredited. 15th April 2017.
Hamad General Hospital, Qatar

- Schizophrenia (Case Conference Presentation) 30th Mar 2017

- Osteomyelitis. 24th Jan 2017. Hamad General Hospital

- Similar Efficacy and Safety of Daptomycin versus Linezolid for Treatment
of Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal Bloodstream Infections: a Meta-
analysis (Journal Club). 16th Jan 2017

- Topical Timolol Maleate Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas. (Journal
Club). 14th Jan 2016

- Delirium in ICU. 22nd Dec, 2016. Hamad General Hospital.

- Pneumonia Prevention to Decrease Mortality in Intensive Care Unit: A
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (Journal Club). 19th Dec 2017

- Breast Cancer Overview. 24th Nov, 2016. ACPE accredited. Al Wakrah
Hospital.

- Empagliflozin, Cardiovascular Outcomes, and Mortality in Type 2
Diabetes (EMPA- REG Outcome). (Journal Club). 18th Sep 2017

- Carfilzomib in Relapsed Multiple Myloma, Case presentation 2014
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Colon Cancer & its Complications, Case Presentation 2013
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Anemia:
A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal Club 2013
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Introduction to Journal Club Appraisal presentation 2012
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- About Thalasemia & Iron Chelation. The 2nd Thalasemia patients event
2012
National Centre of Cancer Care and research, Qatar

- Nassir S, Khaja M, Matowe WC. Pleiotropic Effects of Calcium Channel
Blockers. College of pharmacy presentation 2009

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- Nassir S, Al Okkah R, Al saad D. This house believes that Qatar should
mandate by law that all retail. College of pharmacy, Qatar University
debates. 2010

- Nassir S. The use of pioglitazone in diabetic patients unable to take
rosiglitazone. College of pharmacy case presentation Nov 2010

In-Service Presentations

- Chemotherapy Extravasation(Nursing). 1st Apr 2018
- National Centre of Cancer Care and Research, Qatar
- Chemotherapy Extravasation(Nursing). 7th Apr 2017
National Centre of Cancer Care and Research, Qatar
- Drug-Induced QT Interval Prolongation and Torsades de Pointes 4th Feb 207
(Medical). Mental Health Hospital, Qatar
- Adverse Drug Reactions- Drug Allergy (Nursing) 25th Jan 2017
Hamad General Hospital. Qatar
- Hyperglycemic Crises- DKA & HHS (Medical) 3rd Jan 2017
Hamad General Hospital, Trauma ICU. Qatar
- Food – Drug Interaction (Nursing) 8th Nov 2016
Hamad General Hospital. Qatar
- Rational behind Sodium Bicarbonate Use in Metabolic Acidosis 4th Oct 2016
(Medical)
Al Wakra Hospital. Qatar


Posters and Abstracts

- Nasser S, Sahal A, Hamad A, Elazzazy S. Effect of Denosumab Versus

Zoledronic Acid on Calcium Levels in Cancer Patients with Bone Metastasis. 4th
Qatar International Pharmacy Conference. 17th Nov 2017. Poster Presentation

- Nasser S, Sahal A, Hamad A, Elazzazy S. Effect of Denosumab Versus
Zoledronic Acid on Calcium Levels in Cancer Patients with Bone Metastasis. 9th
Annual European Pharma Congress. 27th Jun 2017.

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 - Nasser S, Sahal A, Hamad A, Elazzazy S. Effect of Denosumab Versus
th
Zoledronic Acid on Calcium Levels in Cancer Patients with Bone Metastasis. 6
World Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacy Annual Congress. 22nd May 2017.

- Abu Hassan T, Al Yafei S, Hussein R, Nasser S, Basha A, Ghazouani H,

Elazzazy S. Role of the pharmacist in decreasing discharge medication
discrepancies: A prospective observational study. 10th Annual European
Pharma Congress. 21st Feb 2017

- Nassir S, Al-Salimy N, Wilbur K. Diabetes treatment satisfaction
questionnaire Qatar Arabic adaptation (DTSQ-QAA). (Poster). College of
Pharmacy Student Research Forum. Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. May 25,
2011


- Nassir S, Al-Salimy N, Wilbur K. Diabetes treatment satisfaction
questionnaire Qatar Arabic adaptation (DTSQ-QAA). (Abstract). College of
Pharmacy Student Research Forum. Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. May 25,
2011


- Nassir S, Khaja M, Matowe WC. Pleiotropic Effects of Calcium
Channel Blockers. The office of vice president for Qatar University
research faculty presentaJon. 2009

Skills and Languages

o Language: Arabic (different accents) / English

o Computer skills: Microsoft office including presentation skills, Designing
(Photoshop expert) and Video editing
o Management skills
o Critically analyzing articles Journal clubs
o Good background on writing “Pharmacy review articles”

References

Available upon request

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