Khaberni -Aliya Arabi from the United Arab Emirates University acquired four patents concerned with developing advanced computing solutions for drug design and introducing innovative medical devices that address complex health issues.
The United Arab Emirates University announced that Dr. Aliya Arabi, a researcher in the field of computing at the university, obtained four innovative patents, which represent quality achievements in drug design and medical device development, reflecting her excellence in linking computing sciences with quantitative principles and engineering, alongside an emerging application of artificial intelligence.
Two of the patents focus on developing new solutions in drug design. The first patent introduces a technique for classifying molecular isomers according to their interaction with proteins in the human body, while the second patent provides an effective tool for matching isomers between different molecules, allowing them to interact similarly with biological proteins.
Dr. Arabi said: "These methods are innovative developments in drug design using computing, contributing to accelerating drug discovery processes and reducing reliance on costly laboratory experiments, making research more efficient."
The third patent represents a qualitative leap in the field of orthopedic medicine, developed in collaboration with Professor Basem Al-Hasan from Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Medical School), and engineer Ali Arabi.
This innovative device and the associated method enable patients with complete shoulder paralysis to regain full range of motion, which was impossible in extreme cases.
The fourth patent, developed also in collaboration with engineer Ali Arabi, presents a new biomedical solution that addresses two common health challenges: male infertility due to retrograde ejaculation and urinary incontinence.
This dual-function device marks an advanced step in the fields of reproductive health and urology.
Dr. Arabi remarked: "These innovations represent the fruit of a convergence between scientific curiosity and advanced technology, supported by practical thinking aimed at solving real challenges. The next challenge is to transform these prototypes into viable products that can be practically utilized."
Meanwhile, Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the President of the State and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, praised Dr. Arabi's achievements, saying: "These patents are a distinguished output that reflects the spirit of scientific innovation and excellence that we embrace at the United Arab Emirates University. Dr. Arabi's ability to link disciplines, from computing sciences to medicine and engineering, highlights the university’s strength as a comprehensive pivotal research center."
He added: "These achievements not only enhance the global stature of the university but also contribute to improving the health and well-being of communities worldwide. I offer my warmest congratulations to Dr. Arabi and her colleagues on their pioneering contributions and embodying the university's mission to improve lives through knowledge."
