Scoping Workshop – Stage 2

Scoping Workshop Stage 2 was held in Dubai on May 8–9, 2018. The workshop was attended by 20 experts, including AUS professors and invited scientists in various areas of biosciences and bioengineering from leading research institutes in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. Participants conducted a series of roundtable discussions with the aim of identifying a set of important research themes, goals, questions and projects that address the needs and challenges identified in the Scoping Workshop S1 held on April 14, 2018 at AUS. This was followed by further discussions with the BBRI Steering Committee Members to fine-tune the conclusions of the workshop. The main outcomes of the second workshop are divided into three main areas: healthcare, biotechnology and technology transfer and management.

Healthcare

• Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes
• Cancer
• Nervous system

Biotechnology

•  Algal biotechnology
•  Biomass and biofuels

Technology Transfer, Entrepreneurship and Management

•  Technology transfer and commercialization
•  Healthcare systems management