Khalil Ramadi
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering
Bioengineer Khalil Ramadi is developing swallowable devices that can sample, sense, and stimulate the body from within, opening new possibilities for how doctors discover and treat disease.
Researcher Zahraa Alraies is exploring cancer cell adaptability to aid earlier detection and stop the disease from spreading.
The Memorandum of Understanding expands opportunities for students to learn alongside clinicians, researchers and innovators, while strengthening collaboration across education, research and healthcare innovation.
A promising new antibiotic called rhabdobranin can kill bacteria responsible for serious infections, including drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, a type of bacteria that can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and other illnesses.
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Parima Phowarasoontorn’s 3D-printed biodegradable stent could offer a new way to treat gastric leaks after weight-loss surgery, without the need for surgical removal.
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Assistant Professor of Bioengineering
Bioengineer Khalil Ramadi is developing swallowable devices that can sample, sense, and stimulate the body from within, opening new possibilities for how doctors discover and treat disease.
Assistant Professor of History
Emirati historian Ahmed AlMaazmi is exploring how magic and occult sciences shaped power and life across Arabia and the Indian Ocean.
Associate Professor of Biology
Professor Dipesh Chaudhury's research into circadian rhythms and stress reveals how disrupted sleep may predict mental illness.
We are highlighting faculty-led research advancing sustainable solutions for our region and the world.
patents filed for innovative research
Researchers have discovered that a single cancer-causing gene can trigger different responses in cells, with some helping to prevent tumors while others may contribute to their development.
The tiny, injectable medical device introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need for surgery, batteries, or wires, offering a simpler and less invasive way to treat neurological conditions.
Researchers found that DNA organization inside cells directly influences how the body stores fat and uses energy, offering new insight into obesity and metabolic health.
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