Overview
The Department of Genetics and Genomics is dedicated to ensuring all its graduates
achieve genomic literacy and clinical skills to meet the needs of genomic medicine.
The Department brings together leading national and international academics to create
an entirely competitive learning environment for CMHS students to learn what is essential
and fundamental for the future of targeted disease diagnosis and treatment. In addition
to the contribution made to general medical education, the Department’s academic members
are eminent researchers carrying out cutting edge translational genomic research while
educating future leaders in clinical genetics, genetic counseling and genomic medicine.
The overarching vision of the Department of Genetic & Genomics is to ensure accessible
state-of-the-art medical genetics expertise to the United Arab Emirates community
as genetics and genomics become integral to health care and prevention.
Facilities
The UAEU Genomics Laboratory has been established as a center of excellence for research to ultimately reduce
the impact of genetic disease on the UAE community. This new laboratory contains state
of the art equipment and technologies for studying Genomics, Metabolomics and Bioinformatics.
The Genomics laboratory is equipped with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms
such as NovaSeq 6000 sequencing system, MiSeq Sequencing System in addition to Biomek
i7 Liquid Handling system, Covaris LE220-plus- Focused Ultrasonicator, Automated DNA
isolation system (QiACube and QiACube HT), RT-PCR- Machine (QuantStudio 7 Flex), PCR
Robotic workstation, several PCR machines and other ancillary and small equipment.
Bioinformatics Platforms for ultra-rapid sequencing analysis are installed with full
operational support from the CMHS and central IT team. An in-house information management
system is being developed to track and mange samples that can streamline the workflow.
Advanced technologies in biochemical genetics and metabolomics include Tandem mass
spectrometer, Gas chromatography mass spectrometry, High Performance Liquid Chromatography
with fluorescence detector (Amino acid analyzers) and Multi-Mode Microplate reader
(fluorescence, UV, etc).
Teaching
Our Faculty provide outstanding educational opportunities for medical students and
graduate students who wish to pursue a career in the field of genetics. Graduate opportunities
include PhD in Genetics and Genomic Medicine through the College of Medicine and Health
Sciences Biomedical Sciences PhD program as well as fellowship training in Biochemical
Genetics.
In addition, the department supports the Pediatric Residency Program and neonatology
fellowship at SEHA facilities (Tawam, SKMC, and Corniche hospitals) through involvement
in resident educational activities.
Faculty
Note: If calling from outside the UAEU organization, dial (+971 3 713) before the
extension.
Staff
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extension.
General Enquiries
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Genetics & Genomics. We welcome your
query and encourage you to contact us using the information below:
United Arab Emirates University,
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
P.O.Box: 17666, Al Ain, UAE
Phone: + 971 3 7137 488
