Scientific Areas

Our research activities cover key domains of public health, human biology, and infectious diseases. We integrate immunology, molecular biology, virology, and environmental medicine to develop analytical frameworks that support strategic decision‑making for governmental institutions, biological surveillance systems, and population‑health programs. All work is conducted in a global context, with full consideration of diverse climatic conditions, from temperate regions to extreme-temperature environments, such as the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East.

Public Health and Medical Biotechnology

We analyse processes leading to immune dysregulation, cancer development, chronic inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. Research includes populations living in varied environmental conditions, including areas characterised by high temperatures, low humidity, and elevated particulate exposure. The results support the development of health policies, preventive programs, and long‑term strategies for national healthcare systems.

Biological Mechanisms

We conduct analyses of molecular and cellular processes regulating human physiology, including immune response, microcirculation, oxidative stress, and inflammatory modulation. Our models incorporate the influence of temperature, air quality, salinity, dust exposure, and other environmental factors relevant to both temperate regions and the UAE, KSA, and the wider Middle East. This enables comprehensive risk assessment in the context of climatic, environmental, and urbanisation-driven changes.

Virology and Infectious Diseases

Our work focuses on viruses of epidemiological significance, including pathogens transmitted by animals and vectors. We analyse infection mechanisms, genetic variability, and environmental factors influencing transmission dynamics. Epidemiological models cover both temperate zones and regions with extreme climatic conditions, enabling their application in biological‑security planning, early‑warning systems, and risk assessments for the UAE, KSA, and the entire Middle East region.

Key Pathogens

Our analyses include WNV, USUV, CCHFV, and RVFV - viruses of high relevance to public health and epidemiological security. Research covers their occurrence, vectors, reservoirs, and environmental drivers of spread across diverse climatic zones, including high‑temperature and variable‑condition regions such as the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East.