Department of Pathology

Overview

Teaching

Research

Clinical & Community Services

Faculty & Staff

General Enquiries

Overview

Welcome to the Pathology Department, where we are dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and improving treatment of diseases through comprehensive research, education, and clinical practice. Our department provides students with a fundamental understanding of the underlying mechanisms of diseases and the essential skills needed for accurate diagnosis and effective patient care. Our esteemed faculty members are leaders in their respective fields, conducting groundbreaking research in a wide range of areas, including anatomical pathology, renal pathology, pediatric pathology and cytopathology. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative approaches, we strive to translate scientific discoveries into improved diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare. Whether you are a student, researcher, clinician, or member of the community, we invite you to join us in our mission to unravel the mysteries of disease and pave the way for a healthier future.

Teaching

The Department of Pathology plays a crucial role in all phases through the 6-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.

Pre-Medical Course (Year 1 and Year 2): An introduction to the study of human diseases (general and molecular pathology; principles of pathology, and pathogenesis of disease)

Pre-Clinical Course (Year 3 and Year 4): Anatomic and clinical pathology of different organs affected by diseases (congenital, inflammatory, traumatic, vascular, degenerative, and neoplastic). Pathophysiology, clinical correlations and molecular basis of diseases.

Clinical Course (Year 5 and Year 6): Pathophysiological and molecular aspects of clinical medicine, presented in multidisciplinary seminars.

The Department of Pathology is involved in PhD program.

Advanced General Pathology Course: Advanced teaching of mechanisms of disease on histologic, cellular and molecular levels.

Research

The research areas of the department of Pathology reflect the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of pathology, encompassing basic science, translational research, and clinical applications aimed at understanding disease mechanisms, improving diagnostic accuracy, and developing novel therapeutic interventions. The major research areas the faculty currently is involved include:

Cancer Biology and Oncology: Investigating the underlying molecular mechanisms of cancer development, progression, and treatment resistance, with a focus on identifying novel therapeutic targets and strategies.

Molecular Pathology and Precision Medicine: Utilizing genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic approaches to understand disease mechanisms at the molecular level and develop personalized diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Cardiovascular Pathology: Investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of heart diseases, including acute myocardial infarction, ischemia reperfusion injury and chronic cardiac injury.

Renal Pathology: Investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of kidney diseases, including acute and chronic kidney injury, glomerular diseases, and renal tumors, to develop personalized treatment strategies.

Neuropathology: Understanding the pathological mechanisms underlying brain disorders with a focus on developing diagnostic biomarkers and targeted therapies.

Immunopathology and Immunotherapy: Studying the immune system's role in disease pathogenesis, including autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and cancer, and developing immunotherapeutic approaches for disease treatment.

To access the research profiles of individual faculty members, kindly use the following link:

Department of Pathology — United Arab Emirates University (uaeu.ac.ae)

Clinical & Community Services

Our faculty actively provides Anatomic pathology clinical services in the primary teaching hospitals, namely Tawam Hospital, as well as Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City offering their expertise through consultant service and various collaborative initiatives. These engagements encompass a wide spectrum of activities, including diagnostic and educational services across diverse fields of anatomic pathology.

Faculty

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Name	Position	Email	Extension
Prof. Suhail N. Abdullah	Professor and Chair	suhaila@uaeu.ac.ae	7464
Prof. Alia S. Al Bawardi	Professor	alia.albawardi@uaeu.ac.ae	7473
Prof. Saeeda S. Al Marzooqi	Professor and Assistant Dean	saeeda.almarzooqi@uaeu.ac.ae	7471
Ms Afifa Azhar	Instructor	Afifa@uaeu.ac.ae

Staff

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Name	Position	Email	Extension
Ms. Dhanya Saraswathiamma	Medical Research Specialist I	dhanya_pillai@uaeu.ac.ae	7626
Ms. Latifa Alkhyeli	Veterinary Specialist I	latifaalkhyeli@uaeu.ac.ae	7237
Ms. Manjusha Sudhadevi	Medical Research Specialist I	m.sudhadevi@uaeu.ac.ae	7628
Mr Mohammed AlBreiki	Veterinary Specialist	m.albreiki@uaeu.ac.ae	7704