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In coordination with DoH J.P. Morgan's Life Sciences Private Capital announces Life Sciences Innovation Summit 2024 finalists ahead of ADGHW

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Friday, April 5, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking place on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH ), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Life Sciences Private Capital, Blue Horizon Advisors and United AlSaqer Group announce the 11 finalists of the inaugural Life Sciences Innovation Summit 2024 on May 14 – 15, 2024.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking place on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH ), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Life Sciences Private Capital, Blue Horizon Advisors and United AlSaqer Group announce the 11 finalists of the inaugural Life Sciences Innovation Summit 2024 on May 14 – 15, 2024.
  • The finalists were selected from a pool of exceptional candidates across more than 20 countries and represent a diverse range of companies and research institutions developing innovative therapeutic solutions.
  • With over 150 highly qualified applications submitted from around the globe, clearly the medical research and innovation community is paying attention to this event."
  • The event seeks to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and investment, and bring together researchers, policymakers, healthcare specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs across the global healthcare and life-science ecosystem.

In coordination with DoH J.P. Morgan's Life Sciences Private Capital announces Life Sciences Innovation Summit 2024 finalists ahead of ADGHW

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 5, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking place on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH ), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Life Sciences Private Capital, Blue Horizon Advisors and United AlSaqer Group announce the 11 finalists of the inaugural Life Sciences Innovation Summit 2024 on May 14 – 15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking place on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH ), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Life Sciences Private Capital, Blue Horizon Advisors and United AlSaqer Group announce the 11 finalists of the inaugural Life Sciences Innovation Summit 2024 on May 14 – 15, 2024.
  • The finalists were selected from a pool of exceptional candidates across more than 20 countries and represent a diverse range of companies and research institutions developing innovative therapeutic solutions.
  • With over 150 highly qualified applications submitted from around the globe, clearly the medical research and innovation community is paying attention to this event."
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week aims to bring together innovators, investors and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements and trends shaping the future of healthcare.

DoH Collaborates with Eli Lilly and World Obesity Federation on Obesity Prevention and Management

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eli Lilly Suisse SA, a global pharmaceutical company, and the World Obesity Federation (WOF), a global non-profit organisation. The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond.  

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond.
  • Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the DOH, Johanna Ralston, Chief Executive Officer at WOF and Irina Zaporozhets, President and General Manager, Middle East and Türkiye (META) Hub at Eli Lilly Suisse SA.
  • Collaboration of this nature is critical to delivering better healthcare outcomes for people living with obesity today, and prevention for future generations.
  • Johanna Ralston, CEO, World Obesity Federation said: "The World Obesity Federation welcomes the leadership of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in addressing obesity, and our collaboration is aimed at fostering more effective ways of working together across sectors.

DoH Collaborates with Eli Lilly and World Obesity Federation on Obesity Prevention and Management

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eli Lilly Suisse SA, a global pharmaceutical company, and the World Obesity Federation (WOF), a global non-profit organisation. The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond.  

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond.
  • Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the DOH, Johanna Ralston, Chief Executive Officer at WOF and Irina Zaporozhets, President and General Manager, Middle East and Türkiye (META) Hub at Eli Lilly Suisse SA.
  • Collaboration of this nature is critical to delivering better healthcare outcomes for people living with obesity today, and prevention for future generations.
  • Johanna Ralston, CEO, World Obesity Federation said: "The World Obesity Federation welcomes the leadership of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in addressing obesity, and our collaboration is aimed at fostering more effective ways of working together across sectors.

Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week and Award-winning journalist, Lara Setrakian, launch 'HealthBeats' podcast

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a transformative platform looking to tackle the world's biggest health challenges, is announcing the launch of a new podcast series – 'HealthBeats' – in collaboration with Lara Setrakian, award-winning journalist, policy influencer and former Middle East correspondent for Bloomberg TV and ABC News.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a transformative platform looking to tackle the world's biggest health challenges, is announcing the launch of a new podcast series – 'HealthBeats' – in collaboration with Lara Setrakian, award-winning journalist, policy influencer and former Middle East correspondent for Bloomberg TV and ABC News.
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week will provide an always-on, collaborative platform to discuss critical topics in the field.
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) is a major government initiative from the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, held on 13th-15th May 2024, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
  • The event seeks to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and investment, and bring together researchers, policy makers, healthcare specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs across the global healthcare and life-science ecosystem.

Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week and Award-winning journalist, Lara Setrakian, launch 'HealthBeats' podcast

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a transformative platform looking to tackle the world's biggest health challenges, is announcing the launch of a new podcast series – 'HealthBeats' – in collaboration with Lara Setrakian, award-winning journalist, policy influencer and former Middle East correspondent for Bloomberg TV and ABC News.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a transformative platform looking to tackle the world's biggest health challenges, is announcing the launch of a new podcast series – 'HealthBeats' – in collaboration with Lara Setrakian, award-winning journalist, policy influencer and former Middle East correspondent for Bloomberg TV and ABC News.
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week will provide an always-on, collaborative platform to discuss critical topics in the field.
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) is a major government initiative from the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, held on 13th-15th May 2024, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
  • The event seeks to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and investment, and bring together researchers, policy makers, healthcare specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs across the global healthcare and life-science ecosystem.

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi inaugurates a nationwide Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling programme for 100 Emirati Physicians

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with its continuous efforts to upskill the national healthcare workforce, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, has launched the Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling Programme for 100 Emirati physicians from different healthcare facilities across the UAE. The programme is offered by DoH, in partnership with the International Center for Genetic Disease (iCGD), Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, which hosted the inaugural ceremony. The programme is considered to be iCGD's largest and most comprehensive national genomics educational programmes, reflecting DoH's commitment to upskilling physicians in genomic medicine and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, Professor Sir John O'Reilly, President of Khalifa University, H.E.
  • Furthermore, it will enable participants to become proficient in diagnostics, clinical decision-making, and the analysis and interpretation of genomic data.
  • Through this, the programme will contribute to building the professional and genomic medicine capacity essential for the successful implementation of the Emirati Genome Programme.
  • Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi said: "Abu Dhabi has positioned itself as the region's leading destination for healthcare and innovation in life sciences.

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi inaugurates a nationwide Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling programme for 100 Emirati Physicians

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with its continuous efforts to upskill the national healthcare workforce, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, has launched the Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling Programme for 100 Emirati physicians from different healthcare facilities across the UAE. The programme is offered by DoH, in partnership with the International Center for Genetic Disease (iCGD), Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, which hosted the inaugural ceremony. The programme is considered to be iCGD's largest and most comprehensive national genomics educational programmes, reflecting DoH's commitment to upskilling physicians in genomic medicine and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, Professor Sir John O'Reilly, President of Khalifa University, H.E.
  • Furthermore, it will enable participants to become proficient in diagnostics, clinical decision-making, and the analysis and interpretation of genomic data.
  • Through this, the programme will contribute to building the professional and genomic medicine capacity essential for the successful implementation of the Emirati Genome Programme.
  • Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi said: "Abu Dhabi has positioned itself as the region's leading destination for healthcare and innovation in life sciences.

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi launches first of its kind, nationwide Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling Programme

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, announced the launch of a Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling Programme for 100 Emirati physicians, from multiple healthcare facilities across the UAE.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, announced the launch of a Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling Programme for 100 Emirati physicians, from multiple healthcare facilities across the UAE.
  • This announcement is the first outcome of DoH's partnership with iCGD, following the Declaration of Collaboration signed in June 2023.
  • The unique six-month programme, delivered by experts in the field, aims to equip doctors with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle genetic and genomic issues in a clinical setting.
  • Over 400,000 genetic samples have been collected as part of the programme, marking substantial progress towards the national target of 1 million.

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi launches first of its kind, nationwide Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling Programme

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE , Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, announced the launch of a Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling Programme for 100 Emirati physicians, from multiple healthcare facilities across the UAE.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE , Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, announced the launch of a Clinical Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counselling Programme for 100 Emirati physicians, from multiple healthcare facilities across the UAE.
  • This announcement is the first outcome of DoH's partnership with iCGD, following the Declaration of Collaboration signed in June 2023.
  • The unique six-month programme, delivered by experts in the field, aims to equip doctors with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle genetic and genomic issues in a clinical setting.
  • Over 400,000 genetic samples have been collected as part of the programme, marking substantial progress towards the national target of 1 million.