Current COVID-19 and Beyond: A review of the pediatric dentistry guidelines and post-COVID-era clinical recommendations
Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on elective dentistry are easing. Some regular pediatric dentistry procedures, especially the Aerosol Generating Procedures, can be modified to safeguard patients and practitioners. Available evidence-based non-invasive treatment modalities that avoid the use of a handpiece … Continued
MBRU Hacks COVID19
We call on all UAE residents to join forces to help the UAE The #MBRUHacksCOVID-19 hackathon is an online five-day hackathon that gives residents and citizens the opportunity to collectively address the challenges that the country and Dubai are facing due … Continued
MBRU Scientists Play Key Role in Shaping Dubai’s COVID-19 Response
A team of scientists from Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) played a notable role in supporting Dubai’s response to COVID-19 through crucial viral genomic surveillance research. Scientists from MBRU collaborated with scientists from the Dubai … Continued
MBRU, DHA and Breathonix undertake research on rapid COVID-19 breath test
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Breathonix Pte Ltd are currently carrying out a joint clinical trial to assess the accuracy of an easy-to-use breath test to detect COVID-19 within one … Continued
MBRU deploys its ‘Wellness on Wheels’ mobile clinics in Dubai to bolster COVID-19 vaccination drive citywide
The Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), announced that it has begun conducting COVID-19 vaccination drives across the city through mobile clinics deployed as part of the Wellness … Continued
Emirati Biophysicist Publishes Study on Molecular Motor Dynein Linked to Developmental and Neurodegenerative Disorders when Malfunctioned
Dr. Saif Al Qassim, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) published a breakthrough study on molecular mechanisms in the human body. Dr. Al Qassim and a team of researchers from the … Continued
MBRU Vice Chancellor Dr. Amer Sharif 1st RCSI Alumni and UAE National to receive ‘Positive Global Impact Award’
Dr. Amer Sharif, Vice Chancellor of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), has made history as the first recipient of the ‘Positive Global Impact’ Award instituted by the illustrious Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland … Continued
MBRU’s Pioneering Community Immunity Ambassador Program Reaches One Million Milestone
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) has hit the one million mark reaching one million participants worldwide as part of its pioneering Community Immunity Ambassador Program, which comprises of online courses providing crucial information and knowledge … Continued
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Virtually Chairs the First Board of Trustees Meeting for the Academic Year 2020-2021
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) held its first Board of Trustees meeting for the academic year 2020-2021 virtually, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, MBRU’s Chancellor and Chairperson of the Board. … Continued
MBRU research uncovers saliva testing as effective alternative to nasal swab in COVID-19 detection
Researchers from the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) have made a significant contribution to the fight against COVID-19 with the completion of a study into the effectiveness of saliva as an alternative to the nasopharyngeal … Continued