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

Library Revised Opening Hours

Health Professionals, Faculty and Students:  In accordance with UAE Ministry of Higher Education’s protocols and guidelines for re-opening of educational establishments at the time of Covid-19pandemic, Al Maktoum Medical Library’s opening hours will be reduced until further notice to achieve … Continued

MBRU opens 3rd cycle of grant applications to MBRU-Al Mahmeed Research Awards furthering health and biomedical science for researchers locally & globally

The Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), aiming to be a global hub for innovative and integrated healthcare education and research, has begun its grant application process for the 2020 MBRU–AlMahmeed Collaborative Research Award – which … Continued

Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said a strong foundation of scientific and academic research is essential to realise our aspirations for the future. … Continued

MBRU, National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing launch ‘Find Your Light’

The Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, MBRU, in partnership with the National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing launched the online course “Find Your Light” aimed to promote mental health and enhance wellbeing in UAE. The online … Continued

Hackathon winning team provide communities impacted with Covid-19 with Bounceback ability amid pandemic crisis

The winners of the #MBRUHacksCOVID19 hackathon, a pioneering competition which tasked UAE residents with developing innovative solutions that could help in the fight against the global pandemic, have been crowned. The winning quartet took the top prize for their solution, … Continued

MBRU hackathon offers UAE residents unique opportunity to join battle and innovatively tackle Covid-19

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) has launched its latest initiative in the fight against COVID-19, a hackathon for UAE residents to develop innovative solutions that could help contain the spread of the virus. The winners … Continued

Dubai Command & Control Center announces UAE’s first full genome sequencing of virus causing Covid-19

Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Center (CCC) announced the UAE’s first full genome sequencing of the virus causing COVID-19. The successful sequencing of the virus from a patient in Dubai was performed by researchers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University … Continued

259,000 ‘Community Immunity Ambassadors’ sign up for MBRU’s Online Course in a single week

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) has taken a leading role in informing global communities on methods of prevention and controlling the spread of COVID-19 with an innovative online course titled the MBRU Community Immunity Ambassador … Continued

MBRU’s Visionary Wellness on Wheels Initiative Receives AED Three Million Backing from Green Coast Enterprises

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences’ (MBRU) pioneering initiative towards creating a new channel of healthcare access for underprivileged individuals titled ‘Wellness on Wheels’ received a generous donation of AED three million AED by Mr. Abdulghaffar Hussain, … Continued