Overview

The Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Center for Health Sciences (ZCHS) at United Arab Emirates University was established with the generous support of the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation. ZCHS is a multidisciplinary hub dedicated to advancing population health, translational research, and innovation, aligned with the UAE’s strategic priorities and global health goals.

ZCHS brings together experts from medicine, public health, nutrition, biomedical science, AI, and engineering, enabling it to address complex health challenges through cutting-edge science and collaborative partnerships. The Center serves as a national platform for high-impact research, capacity building, and science-to-policy translation.

Vision

To be a leading Center of Excellence in medical and health sciences, population health, translational research, and innovation improving the health and wellness of people in the UAE, the region, and globally.

Mission

• Advance focused, high-impact research in priority health domains aligned with national strategies.
• Translate discoveries into practice, products, and policies that strengthen healthcare systems.
• Train the next generation of scientists and health professionals.
• Offer accredited training and consultancy programs to healthcare stakeholders.
• Build interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral partnerships to amplify research impact.
• Steward shared research infrastructure and platforms that enhance research quality and reproducibility.