• Students
  • Parents
  • Work@MBRU
  • Giving
  • The MBRU Shop
  • A-Z Directory

Login

Please choose the service you would like to log into.

Student login

Staff login

Online Admission

Apply

Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine

  • Dean of Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine
  • Faculty
  • Master of Science in Endodontics
  • Master of Science in Orthodontics
  • Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Master of Science in Periodontology
  • Master of Science in Prosthodontics
  • Academic Calendar
  • Apply
  • Endodontics Residency Program
  • Dental Internship Program
  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Contact Us
Go to Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine

College of Medicine

  • Dean of College of Medicine
  • Faculty
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Scholarship
  • Academic Calendar
  • Apply
  • Plan a Visit
  • Contact Us
Go to College of Medicine

College of Nursing and Midwifery

  • Dean of College of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Faculty
  • Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing
  • Master of Science in Cardiovascular Nursing
  • Academic Calendar
  • Apply
  • Contact Us
Go to College of Nursing and Midwifery

Center for Outcomes and Research in Education

  • Overview
  • Pillars of CORE
  • CORE Faculty Development
  • CORE Events
Go to Center for Outcomes and Research in Education

Learning Resources

  • Al Maktoum Medical Library
  • Design lab
  • Digital Learning and Innovation
  • Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Medical Simulation Center
Go to Learning Resources

About MBRU

  • H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
  • Our Board of Trustees
  • Our Leadership
  • Our Vision, Mission, Values and Goals
  • Organizational Chart
  • Our History
  • Partners and Affiliates
  • Accreditation and Recognition
  • MBRU Online shop
  • MBRU Excellence Award
  • Publications
  • Life at MBRU
  • Visa and Accommodation Services
  • Campus Facilities
  • Giving
  • Work@MBRU
Go to About MBRU

Research

  • Research Opportunities
  • Research Facilities
Go to Research

Media Center

  • University News
  • MBRU 360 Newsletter
  • University Events
  • Media Gallery
Go to Media Center

Contact Us

  • Contact Us
  • Plan a Visit
  • FAQ's
Go to Contact Us
  • Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine
    • Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine
    • Dean of Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine
    • Faculty
    • Master of Science in Endodontics
    • Master of Science in Orthodontics
    • Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry
    • Master of Science in Periodontology
    • Master of Science in Prosthodontics
    • Dental Internship Program
    • Endodontics Residency Program
    • Continuous Professional Development
    • Apply
    • Academic Calendar
    • Contact Us
  • College of Medicine
    • College of Medicine
    • Dean of College of Medicine
    • Faculty
    • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
    • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
    • Scholarship
    • Academic Calendar
    • Apply
    • Plan a Visit
    • Contact Us
  • College of Nursing and Midwifery
    • College of Nursing and Midwifery
    • Dean of College of Nursing and Midwifery
    • Faculty
    • Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing
    • Master of Science in Cardiovascular Nursing
    • Academic calendar
    • Apply
    • Contact Us
  • Center for Outcomes and Research in Education
    • Overview
    • Pillars of CORE
    • CORE Faculty Development
    • Events
  • Learning Resources
    • Al Maktoum Medical Library
    • Design lab
    • Digital Learning and Innovation
    • Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Medical Simulation Center
  • About MBRU
    • About MBRU
    • H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Vision
    • Our Board Of Trustees
    • Our Leadership
    • Our History
    • Partners and Affiliates
    • Accreditation and Recognition
    • Our Vision, Mission, Values and Goals
    • Organizational Chart
    • MBRU Excellence Award
    • MBRU Online Shop
    • Publications
    • Life at MBRU
    • Visa and Accommodation Services
    • Campus Facilities
    • Giving
    • Work@MBRU
  • Research
    • Research
    • Research Opportunities
    • Research Facilities
    • Research More
  • Media Center
    • Media Center
    • University News
    • MBRU 360 Newsletter
    • University Events
    • Media Gallery
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Plan a Visit
    • Frequently Asked Questions
Login
Previous Search
  • fees
  • Scholarship
  • Courses
  • careers
Top Search
  1. Home
  2. University News
  3. Sandooq Al Watan Partners with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences to Promote Research into Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sandooq Al Watan Partners with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences to Promote Research into Autism Spectrum Disorder

Research May 18, 2019

Sandooq Al Watan, the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects for the post-oil era, is partnering with the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) to promote research into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The research project is the second to be awarded under the SWARD programme, part of Sandooq Al Watan’s Researcher.ae platform. Now in its second cycle, SWARD seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry in the UAE to deliver tangible social and economic outcomes to the country. It supports projects across four priority areas: Aerospace and Defence, Water Management, Healthcare and Genomics, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

His Excellency Mohamed Al Qadhi, General Manager of Sandooq Al Watan, said: “Sandooq Al Watan has set a strategic goal for itself to cooperate with various government and private-sector entities in the UAE to drive forward our mission and offer all forms of support to innovative researchers with ideas to ensure the UAE’s sustainable development.”

“In line with the Year of Tolerance and the Special Olympics that was hosted in the UAE we believe this project is extremely important to people of determination and the community, and we are delighted to be working with the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences to strengthen research into Autism Spectrum Disorder, which affects 1 in every 59 children” H.E. added. “The advanced research we look forward to fostering in partnership with the University is part of our endeavours to build a knowledge-based national economy and enhance the UAE’s contribution to the global R&D output.”

For his part, Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Dean of College of Medicine and Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at MBRU, said: “We are very excited by the opportunity to partner with Sandooq Al Watan in their support of research at MBRU. We are particularly proud of our medical students who are part of the scientific team led by Dr. Mohammed Uddin. Research is a key strategic pillar for MBRU, and we firmly believe that advancing the research agenda in the UAE is critically dependent on partnerships and support from the community at large.”

The programme seeks to address complexities surrounding the correlation between genetics and ASD, and to implement a robust machine intelligence (MI) algorithm to decipher the polygenic risk factor of ASD by computing gene-gene interactions from genomic data. The cutting-edge design of the proposed project integrates human genetics and genetic engineering with MI and, ultimately, translates knowledge into therapeutics and healthcare.

At present, there are no biologically driven therapeutic options for ASD that can affect the core symptoms. Meanwhile, costs related to caring for the health and social needs of individuals with ASD in UAE are as high as AED40,000 per month. The programme allows us to identify polygenic risk factors and proteins that respond to therapeutics, which enables us to more comprehensively evaluate the underlying pathophysiology and promote precision-medicine-driven treatments for ASD.

The joint research project is part of the SWARD programme, itself under the umbrella of Sandooq Al Watan’s Researcher.ae platform, which seeks to support R&D across all sectors, including aviation and space travel, water management and genomics, among others, to come up with innovative solutions, patents or prototypes that can create the next generation of highly competitive UAE companies to rival international giants like google, Tesla and others.

Research
First Whole Genome Sequencing of an Emirati Boy with Autism Conducted in the UAE at MBRU
Research
MBRU launches Design Lab to nurture and accelerate life-changing innovations in healthcare
Research
MBRU is the 1st Educational Institute to Pioneer Research on Mosquito Biodiversity & Mosquito-borne Viruses in the UAE
MBR University
Building 14, Dubai Healthcare City
P.O Box 505055, Dubai UAE
800 MBRU (6278)
info@mbru.ac.ae
MBR University
Building 14, Dubai Healthcare City
P.O Box 505055, Dubai UAE
800 MBRU (6278)
info@mbru.ac.ae
  • Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine
  • College of Nursing and Midwifery
  • College of Medicine
  • Research
  • Learning Resources
  • Life at MBRU
  • About MBRU
  • Media Center
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ’s
  • Students
  • Parents
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Giving
  • A-Z Directory
  • Work@MBRU
Contrast
Font Size
Stay Connected!
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Sitemap

© Copyright MBRU 2021 All rights reserved.