Pioneering the Future of AI-Driven Public Health
A world-leading division advancing computational biology, personalized medicine, and AI to transform healthcare and shape equitable, responsible global policy.
Led by World-Class Faculty
Driving Projects
The Human Phenotype Project (HPP)
The Emirati Genome Project (EGP)
Foundation Models for Precision Medicine
The Human Phenotype Project (HPP)
Combining molecular, clinical, and
environmental profiling at scale to power the
future of predictive, personalized
healthcare
80,000
+
Citations
Scaling to
100,000
+
Participants around the globe
115
h-index
21
+
High-impact publications
The Emirati Genome Project (EGP)
Turning population-scale genome analysis into
better screening, earlier diagnosis, and safer
care.
The world's largest genomic database
800,000
+
DNA samples sequenced
Foundation Models for Precision Medicine
Developing multimodal health AI for predicting
outcomes,
generating clinical insights, and
modeling the human digital twin.
Research Themes
Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine
Precision Medicine and Population Genomics
Al Foundation Models for Health
Microbiome and Environmental Health Genomics
Epidemic Intelligence and Global Health
Open Infrastructure and Computational Platforms
Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine
Decode disease mechanisms through multi-omic integration, single-cell, cancer and epigenomics, and regulatory networks. Map molecular pathways from genes to proteins to discover and develop novel therapeutics and diagnostics, including first-in-class drugs.
Precision Medicine and Population Genomics
Leverage large-scale genomic datasets like the HPP and EGP to predict disease risk, optimize treatments, and deliver personalized healthcare tailored to individual genetic profiles and disease susceptibilities.
Al Foundation Models for Health
Build next-generation Al systems for medical imaging, diagnostics, and clinical decision support. Deploy foundation models that transform healthcare delivery through intelligent, interpretable automation.
Microbiome and Environmental Health Genomics
Harness metagenomics to decode host-microbiome interactions, environmental exposures, and their roles in disease. Bridge microbial ecology with human health to uncover novel therapeutic avenues and public health insights.
Epidemic Intelligence and Global Health
Apply Al-driven modeling to predict outbreaks, guide interventions, and strengthen public health systems. Address pandemic preparedness, health equity, and sustainable healthcare worldwide.
Open Infrastructure and Computational Platforms
Develop open-source tools, scalable data ecosystems, and federated networks that democratize access to cutting-edge computational resources and accelerate collaborative discovery.
Graduate Programs
Our programs train the next generation of AI professionals to address complex challenges at the intersection of biology, healthcare, and technology.
Application deadline:
27 Feb 2026, 5pm (GST)
M.Sc. in Computational Biology
Build expertise in computational biology, AI, and health data science through research-driven study.
- 2 years full-time
- 36 credits
- Core + elective courses, internship, and thesis
- Fully funded with competitive stipend
Career paths:
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Drive innovation in digital health through advanced, original research guided by world-class faculty.
- 4 years full-time
- 60 credits
- Research-intensive with dissertation & publications
- Fully funded with competitive stipend
Career paths:
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