Environmental Toxins and Everyday Life

Talk

WHEN Wednesday, January 29, 2025
6-7:30 PM WHERE NYUAD Campus, Conference Center WHO NYU Abu Dhabi Institute Open to the Public

This talk explores the role of environmental toxins in shaping health and well-being, examining their presence in everyday life and their impact on fertility, birth weight, and children’s academic and developmental outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of collecting baseline data on environmental toxins in Abu Dhabi to inform policies and interventions that improve health and promote sustainability. Attendees will also learn about opportunities to support and participate in local research efforts, contributing to impactful studies that guide positive change for the community.
Speakers
  • Dr. Amal Mubarak Madhi, Director of the Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Department, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC)
  • Fatima Al Melhi, Director of Special Projects, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority
  • Dr. Shaima Lari, Consultant Physician, Shiekh Shakhbot Medical City
In conversation with
  • Dr. Nadeem Al Duaij, Consultant, Poison & Drug Information Service, DOH

In Collaboration with

Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

Join our events mailing lists

Always be the first to know about what's going on in our community. Sign up for one of our newsletters and receive information on a wide variety of events such as exhibition, lectures, films, art performances, discussions and conferences.

Join The Arts Center events mailing list Join The Institute events mailing list Join The Art Gallery events mailing list Join The StartAD events mailing list