{
  "id": 6280046,
  "title": "MBZUAI has launched a 25-year study to predict disease years before it shows symptoms: Free and voluntary for residents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/mbzuai-has-launched-a-25-year-study-to-predict-disease-years-before",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-08T12:09:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/mbzuai-has-launched-a-25-year-study-to-predict-disease-years-before-it-shows-symptoms-free-and-voluntary-for-residents-1.500667211"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched a 25-year study in Abu Dhabi to predict diseases in the UAE population years before they manifest symptoms. Known as the Human Phenotype Project, the initiative will monitor participants' genetic, biological, and lifestyle factors using an extensive range of measurements, including medical history, lifestyle, advanced imaging, blood tests, continuous glucose and sleep monitoring, and multi-omics data. The study's unique value lies in its inclusion of a diverse population from over 200 nationalities, setting it apart from other large-scale health cohorts. UAE citizens and residents between 18 and 70 years old can participate in the free and voluntary study, which offers personalized research insights through a secure portal for participants to share with their physicians. The project has received approval from multiple authorities and complies with privacy laws in the UAE and Abu Dhabi. Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director General of the Emirates Drug Establishment, highlighted the UAE's leadership in population genomics via the Emirati Genome Programme and emphasized the study's strategic value in generating scientific evidence tailored to the health characteristics and demographic diversity of the UAE population. The study is part of the MBZUAI's Institute of Digital Public Health, which engages in various health research projects with local and international partners.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has launched a long-term study in Abu Dhabi designed to map the genetic, biological and lifestyle factors behind disease in the UAE population, with the aim of catching illness years before it becomes symptomatic. The Human Phenotype Project will run for 25 years, tracking each participant across an unusually wide range of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}