Stanford University Ranks 9 MBRU Scientists Among World's Top 2%

Stanford University recognised nine faculty members of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in its latest rankings of the world’s top 2% scientists.

Researcher’s contributions

The World’s Top 2% Scientists list comprises two databases naming the most-cited scientists. One measures a researcher’s contributions to their scientific field in 2021 and names seven faculty from MBRU: Professor Stefan du Plessis in Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, Professor Samuel B. Ho in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Professor Keyvan Moharamzadeh in Dentistry, Dr. Momen Atieh in Dentistry, Dr. Ahmad Abou Tayoun in Genetics and Hereditary, Professor Lakshmanan Jeyaseelan in General & Internal Medicine, and Professor Nandu Goswami in Cardiovascular System & Hematology.

Scientist’s lifetime contribution to their respective field

The second recognises a scientist’s lifetime contribution to their field and names four faculty at MBRU. They are Professor Samuel B. Ho and Professor Thomas Adrian in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Dr. Momen Atieh in Dentistry, and Professor Riad Bayoumi in General & Internal Medicine.

The late Professor Dimitrios Tziafas, a professor in endodontics at the Hamdan Bin Mohamed College of Dental Medicine from 2016 to 2019. Professor Tziafas was listed under the subfield of Dentistry was also acknowledged in both lists.

Since its establishment in 2016, MBRU has recorded nearly 1,000 peer-reviewed publications, reflecting its drive to innovate and enhance healthcare.”