UAE Genetic Diseases Association (UAEGDA) and Sheikh Zayed Research Centre were founded in 2004 as a dedication to the memory of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founding father of the U.A.E.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Inaugurates Sheikh Zayed Research Centre in 2007
OUR PATRON
OUR PATRON HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Tolerance of UAE & President of UAE Genetic Diseases Association.
Welcome To UAEGDA
MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON
Welcome to UAE Genetic Diseases Association website. On behalf of the organizing committee of UAE GDA. United Arab Emirates Genetic Diseases Association is a nonprofit organization established under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Tolerance of UAE, whose aim is to reduce the genetic disease burden on the UAE population through effective prevention programs, and all its return over and above operating expenses is devoted purely to scientific activities and research.
UAEGDA Achievements since 2004 In UAE
- The first ever national campaign ‘UAE Free of Thalassemia 2012’
- Legislation on a mandatory screening program for the common genetic blood disorders in 2006 aimed at identifying Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia and G6PDH carriers in the UAE population
- Legislation on mandatory Premarital screening and neonatal screening for six most common genetic disorders
- recent cabinet decision ruling that allows unmarried women and couples to freeze their eggs in the UAE
What’s New Things
New Tips & Events
عيد أضحى مبارك
Prime editing: DNA tool could correct 89% of genetic defects
Genetic surgery is closer to reality
Get in Touch With Us
UAE GDA Association
- Jumeirah First – 34 4 A St – Dubai
- +971 4 344 4967
- info@uaegda.ae
