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Khalifa University Brings UAE-Led Healthcare Innovations to the International Stage at 2025 Abu Dhabi Global Health WeekÌý

April 14, 2025
Khalifa University's College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) is showcasing a suite of 10 advanced research initiatives and national health programs focusing on healthy aging and precision health at the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) 2025. Image Credits: Photo House

From Genomics to AI-Driven Care, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Showcases Advances in Longevity and Precision HealthÌý

 

Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced its participation in the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) 2025, hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, underscoring its contributions to life sciences and translational medicine. Demonstrating its strength in turning scientific discovery into impactful solutions, the University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) will highlight a suite of advanced research initiatives and national health programs aligned with the event’s focus on healthy aging and precision health.Ìý

 

Held under the theme ‘Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Wellbeing,’ the event brings together global experts to explore community-driven, preventive, and personalized approaches to healthcare. Professor Habiba Alsafar, Dean, CMHS, will speak on Day 1 in a panel titled, ‘Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Healthy Longevity,’ moderated by Dr. Mira Mousa, Assistant Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology. Joined by international experts, the panel will explore gene therapy, biosensors, nutrition, and women’s health. The session builds on the success of the first and second Healthy Longevity Symposiums, which helped set the stage for Khalifa University’s prominent role at ADGHW 2025.Ìý

 

Professor Habiba Alsafar, said: “Participating in the ADGHW 2025 reflects Khalifa University’s continued commitment to global collaboration and innovation. The diverse contributions from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences demonstrate the University’s central role in shaping UAE’s healthcare future, driven by science, rooted in the community, and committed to excellence. The four pillars guiding this event’s dialogue on longevity and precision health, health system resilience, digital health and AI, and investment in life sciences, strongly align with our research priorities as demonstrated in the projects we are showcasing.â€Ìý

 

Khalifa University will present 10 innovations such as ‘CareX’, an AI-powered system to support remote diagnosis and chronic disease management, and ‘3D-printed polymeric knee implants’ mimicking human bone, marking a UAE-first in biomedical design and materials. Another project investigates neurodegenerative diseases in children with autism spectrum disorder.ÌýÌý

 

Also featured is the Emirati Reference Genome Project designed to create a population-specific reference genome for the UAE. Overseen by the Department of Health and executed in partnership with the country’s leading academic institutions, it aims to accelerate disease research and personalized medicine advancements, ensuring better healthcare outcomes across the UAE. Further contributing to national health priorities, a One Health genomics study tracks the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Other Ðǿմ«Ã½ include anti-diabetic properties of camel milk, and Maternal and Infant Health Monitoring System, now active in 18 hospitals across Abu Dhabi, FallGuard, a wearable device for real-time fall detection and caregiver alerting, Bioelectronic Chips, for precision diagnostics, and IGenRare, an AI assistant for more accurate diagnosis of rare diseases.Ìý

 

Research from CMHS has earned regional and international recognition, with awards from TERMIS-AP, L’Oréal-UNESCO, the DoH – Abu Dhabi, and Ministry of Health and Prevention. With new PhD programs, expanded master’s offerings, ISO-accredited research labs, and growing biotech startups, Khalifa University’s CMHS continues to shape the UAE’s research and innovation landscape. Visitors can also experience a virtual tour of Khalifa University’s Body Museum and explore the Center for Experiential Learning and Clinical Simulation (CELS), which trains healthcare professionals using immersive tools.Ìý

 

Alisha Roy
Science Writer