Biography

Dr Mohamed Taiebine is currently a lecturer-researcher in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fès (UEMF). His training is diverse, beginning in clinical communication sciences and strengthened by obtaining three master's degrees: in Clinical Neuropsychology, in Cognitive Neuroscience, and in Cultural Studies (Jean Monnet University). He also holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences and Clinical Neuropsychology from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat (FMPR).

With 15 years of clinical and academic experience, Professor Taiebine was a permanent lecturer at the International University of Casablanca (2014-2018) and a course instructor at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Mohammed V University in Rabat (2022-2023).

At UEMF, he teaches medical and health psychology, clinical neuropsychology, developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience at the bachelor's and master's levels, as well as in general and dental medicine. He favors modern pedagogical methods such as problem-based learning (PBL) and clinical reasoning approaches.

Professor Taiebine is involved in academic and ethical life, being a member of the UNESCO Chair on Mediterranean Interculturalities, the ICESCO Chair on Arts, Societies and Civilizations, and the UEMF research ethics committee (CERS). He has also been a professional member of the International Neuropsychological Society (INS-USA) since 2016 and the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CAT) since 2019.

He has contributed to reports for the World Health Organization (WHO), notably regarding the 2030 plan for neurodevelopmental disorders and stroke. His expertise has been recognized by numerous international fellowships and scholarships since 2015 in Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, the United States, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Japan, France and Egypt.

His research activity is reflected by the publication of more than 15 peer-reviewed scientific articles, mainly in Q1/Q2 journals, two book chapters, and a book in medical psychology recently published by L’Harmattan. He has also participated in around thirty national and international symposia in neuroscience, neurology and neuropsychology.

His work covers a wide range, from clinical neuropsychology to narrative medicine, including neurolinguistics, migration and interculturality. A notable contribution is the publication of the first documented clinical cases of primary progressive aphasias, agraphias and phonological alexias in Arabic-speaking patients.