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Omics Centre of Excellence is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi technology company Group 42. Wam
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, took part in the Emirati Genome Programme when he visited Omics Centre of Excellence in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Wam
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During Sheikh Abdullah’s visit to Omics Centre of Excellence, he was briefed on the outlook for genomic technology and the services it plans to introduce. Wam
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Genome sequencing can help in the diagnosis of conditions caused by changes in the DNA. Wam
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The programme seeks to provide the best healthcare system for all Emiratis, understand the nature of genetic diseases prevalent among the UAE population, implement personalised medicine and provide accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Wam
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Omics Centre of Excellence is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi technology company Group 42. Wam
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, took part in the Emirati Genome Programme when he visited Omics Centre of Excellence in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Wam
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During Sheikh Abdullah’s visit to Omics Centre of Excellence, he was briefed on the outlook for genomic technology and the services it plans to introduce. Wam
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Genome sequencing can help in the diagnosis of conditions caused by changes in the DNA. Wam
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The programme seeks to provide the best healthcare system for all Emiratis, understand the nature of genetic diseases prevalent among the UAE population, implement personalised medicine and provide accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Wam
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Omics Centre of Excellence is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi technology company Group 42. Wam
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed participates in Emirati Genome Programme
Initiative aims to provide preventive, personalised health care for citizens
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The National
24 June, 2021
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