Thumbay Group has broken ground on the Thumbay International Research Centre in Ajman, a six-storey facility dedicated to advancing medical research, precision medicine, genomics, oncology, bioinformatics, and healthcare innovation.
The centre will serve as the research hub for Gulf Medical University and the Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (TRIPM), bringing together researchers, clinicians, students, and health-tech innovators under one roof. The facility will feature advanced laboratories, an incubation centre, AR/VR labs, genomics and sequencing units, preclinical research facilities, and a shared imaging core.
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Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Thumbay Group said, “For the past three decades, we have invested in building hospitals, healthcare services, and a world-class, Biggest & No.1 leading private medical university in the gulf. This research centre represents the next chapter of that journey. Our vision is to bring discovery, diagnosis, and treatment together.”
Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor, Gulf Medical University said,“The strength of a medical university is measured not only by the degrees it awards but also by the quality and impact of its research. This facility provides our faculty and students with the infrastructure needed to conduct internationally competitive research and positions Gulf Medical University firmly on the path toward becoming a leading research-intensive institution. Today, that vision takes a significant step forward.”
Prof. Salem Chouaib, Director, Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (TRIPM) said,“The new centre removes many of the limitations that have constrained our ambitions. It provides dedicated infrastructure for immunotherapy combination studies, advanced genomics and liquid biopsy research, and preclinical investigations supported by a fully operational zebrafish platform. Initiatives such as the region’s first liquid biopsy programme and our diabetes–cancer genetics collaboration with RCDR can now move from concept to implementation.”
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During the groundbreaking ceremony, Thumbay Group also announced AED 3 million in funding for 13 international research projects spanning precision oncology, drug discovery, AI in medical education, and veterinary health. The centre will support major initiatives in precision medicine, scientific collaboration, and healthcare innovation while strengthening the UAE’s position as a regional research and innovation hub.
