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Global Research Collaboration
Global Research Collaboration
Abu Dhabi University and Himatrix
Training Centre Sign MoU to Advance
Industrial Training
The Abu Dhabi University
Cancer Research Institute
(ADU-CRI), in collaboration
with the College of Health
Sciences, has strengthened
industry engagement through a
Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Himatrix Training
Centre (HTC), a division of
Himatrix Group located in Dubai
Industrial City. The partnership
creates valuable opportunities
for students to gain practical
industrial exposure and hands-
on training within advanced
professional environments,
supporting the development of
career-ready skills relevant to
healthcare, technical, and applied development. The involvement
industry sectors.
The agreement was signed on
4 May 2026 by Prof. Ghassan
Aouad, Chancellor of Abu
Dhabi University; Mr. Nadeer
Ali, Founder and Chairman of
Himatrix Group; and Dr. Rehab
Al Ameri, Managing Partner
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of Himatrix Group. Through
this collaboration, students will
have access to HTC’s training
facilities and industry-oriented
learning environments, enabling
them to strengthen technical
competencies, practical
understanding, and familiarity
with operational standards and
workplace expectations.
The initiative reflects the
importance of connecting
academic learning with applied
professional experience,
particularly in fields where
technical knowledge must be
complemented by real-world
exposure and practical skill
of the Abu Dhabi University
Cancer Research Institute (ADU-
CRI), under the leadership of
Dr. Afsheen Raza, alongside
the College of Health Sciences,
highlights the value of
interdisciplinary partnerships
that expand student
development opportunities while
strengthening links between
academia and industry.
By fostering collaborations that
support experiential learning
and workforce readiness,
the partnership contributes
to preparing students for
professional environments where
applied knowledge, adaptability,
and industry awareness are
essential.
Advancing Oncology Research
Dialogue through Expert Knowledge
Exchange
The Genomics and
Bioinformatics Division under
the Abu Dhabi University
Cancer Research Institute
(ADU-CRI), led by
Dr. Khaoula, hosted
an expert webinar
featuring Dr. Khalid El
Bairi, bringing together
faculty members and
students for an
engaging
discussion
on
oncology
research,
evidence
synthesis,
bioinformatics,
genomics, medical
education, and research integrity. The webinar also highlighted
The session provided a valuable
platform for academic exchange
around emerging developments
in biomedical research and
responsible scientific practice.
Dr. El Bairi shared insights
into the evolving
landscape of
oncology research,
emphasizing the
importance of
rigorous evidence-
based approaches
in biomedical science
and the growing role
of research integrity in
ensuring trustworthy scientific
outcomes. The discussion
generated strong engagement
among participants, reflecting
the relevance of these themes
to students and researchers
working in health sciences and
translational biomedical fields.
the increasing importance of
genomics and bioinformatics
in advancing cancer research,
particularly as biomedical
investigation becomes more
data-driven and computationally
intensive. Exposure to expert
perspectives in these areas
helps connect molecular science,
clinical relevance, computational
analysis, and responsible
research conduct, strengthening
interdisciplinary understanding
among emerging researchers.
The Abu Dhabi University Cancer
Research Institute (ADU-CRI),
under the leadership of Dr.
Afsheen Raza, continues to
support specialized platforms
for research dialogue, academic
engagement, and capacity
building that contribute to
stronger biomedical research
culture and scientific excellence.
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