Researchers discover new gentic mutations that cause CKD
Researchers present genetic findings at the ASHG Conference
Novel genetic discovery to reduce the spread of diabetes
Researchers Discover Novel Treatment for Wounds in People with Diabetes
DDI’s Research Presented in ADA
Dasman Institute initiates zebrafish research platform
DDI embarks on scientific innovation initiative
Dasman Diabetes Institute holds scientific lectures
Dasman Diabetes Institute scientist wins in Asian Conference
DDI Scientist wins first prize in Asian conference
DDI Scientists present genetics findings at ASHG conference in US
Aljarida-DDI’s plans of executing 73 diabetes-based research projects
The animal facility hosts new batches of Spague-Dawley rats and C57 mice
1. The animal facility hosts new batches of Spague-Dawley rats and C57 mice. Scientists are welcome to utilize these animals for their existing and upcoming projects. 2. The protocol for the geno
Dr. Ashraf Al Madhoun
Senior Scientist / Head of Department Animal and Imaging Core Facilities In 1990, Dr. Ashraf Al Madhoun graduated from Kuwait University and pursued his post graduate studies in Medicinal Pla
Spratt-dawley Rat Models For Diet-induced Obesity Leading To Hypertension And Diabetes.
BY DR. ALPHONSE T. THANGAVEL By performing an epidemiology study using cross-sectional data from Kuwait Health Network, we demonstrated recently that the association of higher body mass index (B
Zebrafish As A Model For Obesity And Diabetes
Obesity and diabetes are very common in Kuwait. The connection between the two diseases is so strong that they are often combined and referred to as ‘diabesity’. Both are complex diseases and are cau
Scientists from Dasman Diabetes Institute Presented Genetics Findings at the American Society for Human Genetics Conference in Houston, USA
Dasman Diabetes Institute, founded by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, has recently participated at the American Society for Human Genetics’ (ASHG) 69th Annual Conference in Houston
Meet The Scientists Behind DDI’s Research – Special Services Facility
MOTASEM MELHEM, Acting Manager of the OMICS Core Motasem is Senior Research Assistant. he has experience in wide range of genomics techniques such as DNA sequencing and RT-PCR, and quantitati
FTO SNP RS1421085 Increases Body Weight, Soft Lean Mass And Total Body Water Via Interaction With Ghrelin And Apolipoproteins.
Prashantha Hebbar@, Mohamed Abu-Farha@, Anwar Mohammad, Fadi Alkayal, Motasem Melhem, Jehad Abubaker, Fahd Al-Mulla, Thangavel Alphonse Thanaraj* As an application of the SNP genotyping pipeline t
SNP Genotyping Pipeline: A Discovery And Innovation Pipeline
DDI is a pioneering center in genetic research regionally and internationally. Alongside whole genome and whole exome sequencing, an inexpensive technology that investigates genetic variation within
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