Abu Dhabi: Emiratis keen to participate in a genome mapping and analysis programme can now submit their blood sample at a number of new locations.
These new locations include both public and private facilities across Abu Dhabi and any Emirati can choose to participate in this first-of-its kind programme in the UAE.
The Emirati Genome Programme aims to sequence the complete genome of as many Emiratis as possible in order to better predict, prevent and treat genetic and chronic illnesses in the community. The data will be used to develop health-care strategies that address the community’s health needs and support the advancement of preventive medicine in the UAE.
EGP opens new sample collection centres in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, 10 hours, 42 minutes ago The UAE’s Department of Health (DoH) has announced that new sample collection sites have been launched as part of the Emirati Genome Program’s (EGP) expansion in Abu Dhabi. Sample collection sites participating in the Emirati Genome Program now include the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), Biogenix Labs in Masdar City, Al Towayya in Al Ain, Al Ain Convention Center and CurePlus Medical Centre, Al Ain. This is in addition to NMC Healthcare’s network in Abu Dhabi, which includes NMC Royal Hospital in Khalifa City, Bareen International Hospital, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain, NMC Royal Medical Center- Abu Dhabi and NMC Royal Women’s Hospital.