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Prof. Abdu Adem is a Professor at the College of Medicine, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, with a career spanning over three decades. He previously served as a full Professor at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) from 1991 to 2020.
- Education: Ph.D. in Pharmacology (1987) from Uppsala University, Sweden; Docent title (Habilitation) from Karolinska Institute, Sweden (1991).
Research Interests focus on neurodegeneration, particularly Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes biology, addressing its complications in the UAE population (24-28% prevalence). His work bridges neuroscience, pharmacology, and drug development.
Article Trends highlight his expertise in anti-diabetic compounds (steroidal lactones, cycloheptylamine derivatives), neuroprotection (myrcene, valeric acid), and desert adaptation (camel physiology). Recent studies explore PPARγ activation, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and AGEs in diabetic complications.
- Scientific Awards:
- Sheikh Hamdan Award for Medical Sciences
- Nominated for Mohamed Bin Rashid Medal of Scientific Distinguishment
- Golden visa (10 years) by UAE Prime Minister
- Member of Mohamed Bin Rashid Academy of Scientists (MBRAS)
- Grants: Secured funding from European Union, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Grant, UAEU, and Khalifa University.
- Labs/Teams: Leads research teams investigating neurodegeneration, diabetic complications, and camel physiology.
