Research at DDI

DIABETES-ASSOCIATED INCREASE IN HEART FAILURE (HF) RISK DIFFERS AMONG MEN AND WOMEN A meta-analysis published in Diabetologia involving more than 12 million people found that women with Type 1 Di

Head of the Immunology & Microbiology Department DR. RASHEED AHMAD Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research Dr. Ahmad is a senior scientist and head of the Immunology & Microbiology

Obesity/overnutrition is associated with a state of chronic low-grade inflammation and its downstream metabolic effects greatly increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome including Type 2 Dia

The Immunology & Microbiology Department, headed by Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, is dedicated to studying immune system mechanisms at the cellular and molecular levels that are directly or indirectly impac

Two hormones produced in the pancreas regulate blood glucose levels: insulin and glucagon. Food intake rises blood glucose levels and induces the secretion of insulin from pancreatic beta cells, whic

DR. ASHRAF MADHOUN Head of Animal and Imaging Facility Dr. Ashraf Madhoun has a PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics and received his animal user training from the Canadian Council on Anim

Chronic low-grade inflammation is linked with obesity and has been shown to lead to insulin resistance and the development of type 2 diabetes. Inflammation is a vital process in our bodies, and part

The Animal Core Facility offers expertise and training on the use of animals for research, according to international guidelines and standards. At the facility, the team can work with researchers to

Head of the Special Services Facility Dr. Mohamed Abu-Farha is a Scientist II and the Head of the Special Services Facility at DDI. With over 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals relati

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a well-known public health problem, with high prevalence and numerous complications, such as excessive daytime sleepiness and lack of focus, which impact the daily ac

Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) has been recognized regionally and internationally as a leading research institute in metabolic diseases. To better understand the role of various metabolites in the d