Foundation grants Dh6M for medical research

dubai — Al Jalila Foundation has awarded Dh6 million in seed grants to 21 UAE-based medical researchers, bringing the total investment to date to Dh20 million for 76 research projects. The seed grants focus on research in the field of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and mental health — the foundation’s five research priorities.

The grants were awarded to scientists from medical institutions across the UAE including Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medical Sciences, the Dubai Health Authority, United Arab Emirates University, University of Sharjah, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, and University of Modern Sciences, Dubai. Four Emiratis were also selected to pursue medical research fellowships at renowned international institutions.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Al Jalila Foundation, said: “Since inception, Al Jalila Foundation has delivered a number of innovative healthcare programmes in education, treatment and research that have benefited people locally — and beyond. Cultivating a cutting-edge environment for medical research is in line with our vision to position the UAE at the forefront of medical innovation to improve lives.”

Cultivating a cuttingedge environment for medical research is in line with our vision to position the UAE at the forefront of medical innovation.” Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Al Jalila Foundation