Mohamed bin Zayed University Seeks Faculty for Personalized Medicine
Abu Dhabi, Friday, 7 November 2025.
MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi is recruiting faculty for its personalized medicine program, merging AI and healthcare to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.
Strategic Vision for Healthcare Innovation
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a pioneering educational institution focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence with personalized medicine. This strategic initiative aims to revolutionize healthcare by tailoring treatments to individual patient needs, leveraging AI’s capabilities to analyze complex biological data. The university’s recruitment drive for open rank faculty positions in personalized medicine is a testament to its commitment to advancing this transformative field [1].
Expanding Academic and Research Capabilities
MBZUAI’s School of Digital Public Health seeks to expand its faculty to 60 members over the next three to four years, offering positions at all academic levels from Assistant to Full Professor. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to enhance the university’s research output and global influence in AI and healthcare. The focus areas include computational and systems biology, medical and health informatics, and multi-omics data analysis, which are critical for developing predictive models and targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes [1][2].
Global Leadership in AI and Medicine
As the world’s first university dedicated exclusively to artificial intelligence, MBZUAI is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in the field. The university currently ranks among the top 10 AI institutions worldwide and hosts over 80 world-class faculty members. Its ambitious plans include expanding from 8 to over 20 AI departments and increasing the faculty to 300 by 2030. Such growth underscores the university’s role in shaping the future of healthcare through innovative AI applications [2][3].
Long-term Impact on the Healthcare Landscape
The integration of AI with personalized medicine at MBZUAI is poised to transform healthcare delivery models, aligning with global trends towards more customized healthcare solutions. By attracting leading experts and offering cutting-edge research facilities, MBZUAI aims to drive significant advancements in healthcare, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes. This initiative not only enhances the university’s academic stature but also contributes to the broader healthcare ecosystem by fostering innovation and collaboration across disciplines [2][3].