UAE: Sheikh Mohammed awards professor for 'exceptional contributions' to immunology

Professor Belkaid's studies have significantly advanced the understanding of the relationship between microbes and the immune system

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Published: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 5:29 PM

Professor Yasmine Belkaid, the President of Institut Pasteur, has been awarded the Great Arab Minds award in the field of medicine. She has published more than 220 scientific papers on infection, immunity, microbiota, and nutrition.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the winner in a tweet on Wednesday, December 25.

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He said that Belkaid has made "made exceptional contributions to immunology, and studies related to the role of microbes in enhancing immunity and preventing diseases".

Her studies have significantly advanced the understanding of the relationship between microbes and the immune system, highlighting the role of skin-resident microbes in enhancing immune defences.

Her research demonstrated how specific skin microbes act as a frontline defence, improving immune readiness against infections.

Professor Belkaid's work also focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind chronic diseases associated with microbiome imbalances and has contributed to the development of effective preventive and therapeutic strategies.

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Published: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 5:29 PM

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