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Interdisciplinary Research Teams

RAKMHSU has established four interdisciplinary research teams aligned with its medical mission and bibliometric research profile. Each team bridges Medical and Health Sciences with a complementary scientific domain, creating structured pathways for cross-disciplinary collaboration, joint publication, and translational impact.

Team 1 – Medical & Life Sciences Research Team

ObjectiveTo generate high-impact translational research bridging clinical medicine with molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, and life sciences. This team leverages TMRC and CARF infrastructure to convert bench discoveries into evidence-based clinical applications, with focus areas including oncology, infectious disease, metabolic disorders, drug repurposing, and nanomedicine.
Research AreasTranslational oncology, antimicrobial resistance, immunotherapy, nanoparticle drug delivery, pharmacogenomics, disease biomarker discovery, and in vivo validation of novel therapeutics.
ISR DisciplinesMedical and Health Sciences + Life Sciences
Team LeaderDr. Imran Rashid Rangraze
Team Members
  • Dr. B. K. Manjunatha Goud
  • Dr. Nahla Abd Elhadi Ahmed Mohamed
  • Dr. Suresh Kumar S.
  • Dr. Rasha Abuelgasim Eltigani Babiker
  • Dr. Vijay Paul Samuel
Team 2 – Medical‑Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Team

ObjectiveTo develop innovative biomedical solutions by integrating engineering principles, physical sciences, and analytical chemistry with clinical and pharmaceutical research. This team drives medical device innovation, nanopharmaceutical formulation, advanced diagnostic technologies, and evidence-based materials science applications within RAKMHSU's TMRC infrastructure.
Research AreasBiomedical engineering, nanomedicine, medical imaging technology, pharmaceutical formulation chemistry, biosensor development, drug stability and analytical testing, wearable health monitoring systems, and biomaterials for clinical applications.
ISR DisciplinesMedical and Health Sciences + Engineering + Physical Sciences
Team LeaderDr. Ikramy Abdelraheem Khalil Ibraheem
Team Members
  • Dr. Sirajunisa Talath
  • Dr. Mohammad Ali Radi Obeid
  • Dr. Tarun Wadhwa
  • Dr. Nada Tawfig Hashim
  • Dr. Priyalatha Muthu
Team 3 – Medical‑Computer Science & AI Research Team

ObjectiveTo harness artificial intelligence, machine learning, and health informatics to transform clinical data into actionable medical insights. This team develops AI-assisted diagnostic tools, predictive health models, clinical decision-support systems, and digital health platforms that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency across RAKMHSU's affiliated hospitals.
Research AreasAI-assisted medical imaging and pathology, electronic health record analytics, natural language processing for clinical documentation, predictive modelling for chronic disease, telemedicine systems, bioinformatics, and machine learning applications in pharmacogenomics.
ISR DisciplinesMedical and Health Sciences + Computer Science
Team LeaderProf. Syed Arman Rabbani
Team Members
  • Prof. Mohamed El-Tanani
  • Dr. Omar Al Jadaan
  • Dr. Mohamed Anas Mohamed Faruk Patni
  • Dr. Rose Ekama Ilesanmi
  • Dr. Dusan Surdilovic
Team 4 – Medical‑Social & Health Education Sciences Research Team

ObjectiveTo embed social and behavioural sciences, public health, and health professions education within RAKMHSU's clinical research framework. This team investigates the human, community, and educational dimensions of healthcare, producing interdisciplinary research that informs patient-centred care, health policy, workforce development, and clinical training excellence in the UAE.
Research AreasPatient adherence and health behaviour, public health epidemiology, social determinants of health, health professions education, simulation-based clinical training, mental health integration in primary care, community medicine, and interprofessional education research.
ISR DisciplinesMedical and Health Sciences + Social Sciences + Education Studies
Team LeaderDr. Omer Eladil Abdalla Hamid Mohammed
Team Members
  • Dr. Rasha Aziz Attia
  • Dr. Fayrouz Mohammed Abdalla Mohammed Salih
  • Prof. Tarig Hakim Merghani Hakim
  • Dr. Fadia Alfateh Hamedalneel Awadalkreem
  • Dr. Mona Mohd Amin Fares Almalik