GLIDE and UAE University sign MoU to strengthen infectious disease elimination research

The Global Institute for Disease Elimina­tion (GLIDE) and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have signed a Mem­orandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise collaboration in research, train­ing, and knowledge exchange focused on infectious disease elimination.

Scope of the agreement
The MoU establishes a joint frame­work addressing infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases, and other public health priorities of regional and international significance. The part­nership is designed to strengthen the evidence base informing policy and clinical practice, whilst building scien­tific leadership within the UAE.

Capacity strengthening forms a central component of the collaboration, with plans for joint training programmes, lectures, workshops, internships, and fellowship op­portunities. A particular emphasis has been placed on developing local expertise and in­creasing the participation of Emirati research­ers and trainees in global health science.

Research funding and academic collaboration
The two institutions will also pursue joint applications for competitive research funding, including the Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination. UAEU faculty and subject-matter experts may be engaged in grant review processes, reinforcing scien­tific rigour across both organisations.

“This MoU reflects our shared commit­ment to strengthening research and build­ing local capacity. By combining academic excellence with applied research and policy engagement, we can accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into real-world impact,” said Dr Farida Al Hosani, CEO of GLIDE.

Knowledge exchange and dissemination
Additional areas of cooperation include mentorship, joint supervision, academic exchanges, data sharing, co-authored policy briefs, and participation in scien­tific convenings.

GLIDE, an affiliate ofErth Zayed Phi­lanthropies, operates across three strate­gic pillars – operational research, capac­ity strengthening, and advocacy – with a stated aim of achieving sustainable elimination of eliminable infectious dis­eases by 2030.

• Further information: www.glideae.org