Research at DDI

There is currently a global effort to apply large-scale genomic science and associated technologies to further the understanding of disease pathogenesis in diverse populations. These efforts focus on

Number and Impact factor of DDI’s published articles from 2016 until 2021. Here we highlight insightful published work in the department of Genetics and Bioinformatics: MMP9 is a molecule i

DDI’s Research Sector held a scientific lecture titled ‘Zebrafish as a Developmental Model Organism for Human Disease’ on Thursday March 17, 2022. DDI welcomed Dr. Abdelhamid Bekri,

Dasman Diabetes Institute held an event for all participants who took part in the research study titled “How does resistance exercise affect Type 2 diabetes?”. The study was led by: Dr. Stuart Grey,

Dr. Hend AlQaderi was honored for her phenomenal research on the use of oral fluids as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for early diagnosis and disease management of COVID-19 and other inflammatory dis

More widespread knowledge of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is required so that patients get the best treatment and management possible.

SARAH QABAZARD Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research SARAH QABAZARD is graduated with a BSc in Nutrition from the University of Hertfordshire and a MSc in Clinical and Public Health Nut

Dasman Diabetes Institute welcomed a number of officials from the World Health Organization office in Kuwait and the Ministry of Health to discuss and enhance aspects of cooperation between the Insti

Kuwait is amongst top-ranking nations afflicted badly by obesity epidemic and its wide-scale complications such as increased blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, digestive problems, certain cancers

MAHA HAMMAD graduated from Kuwait University with a BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Distinction with Class Honours). She pursued her graduate studies in Canada.

The Leptin-Melanocortin pathway is an important system in the regulation of food intake and energy expenditure. It is unique because it can integrate neural, metabolic, and hormonal signals. One k