Division of Biomarker Research

Center for advancing translational cancer research and personalized cancer care in the UAE

The Division of Biomarker Research is dedicated to discovering, validating, and translating biological markers that improve cancer detection, prognosis, and treatment response.

Our work bridges basic science and clinical application to enable more accurate and personalized cancer care.

Using state-of-the-art technologies, our researchers identify biomarkers that reveal disease mechanisms, predict therapeutic outcomes, and guide precision medicine strategies. The division also develops robust analytical platforms and collaborates with clinical teams to integrate biomarker findings into patient care and clinical trials.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, the Division of Biomarker Research advances early detection and targeted therapy initiatives, helping transform cancer diagnosis and management for better patient outcomes.

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Internal Members

Dr. Afsheen Raza

Division Team Lead, Director, ADU-CRI and Associate Professor, Molecular Biology, College of Health Sciences

Dr. Alaa Siddig

Assistant Professor, Molecular Pathology, College of Health Sciences

External Members

Dr. Hemad Yesaei

Head, Molecular Genomics Department, National Reference Laboratory, M42, UAE

Dr. Sameer Mirza

Assistant Professor, Chemistry, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Prof. Rifat Hamoudi

Professor, Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Sharjah, UAE

Prof. Nilesh Kumar Sharma

Principal Investigator, Cancer and Translational Research Lab, India

ADU-CRI Collaboration Partners