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About the Symposium

Following the success of the previous AAU International Conferences on Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and the AAU Health and Biomedical Postgraduate Symposia, in collaboration with Monash University Malaysia, the College of Pharmacy proposes organizing:

  • The Third AAU International Conference on Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (AAU-CPBS 2027)
  • The Fifth AAU Health and Biomedical Postgraduate Symposium

The event will provide a platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and industry partners to exchange knowledge, showcase innovative research, and establish collaborations in emerging areas of health sciences.

—— About the Symposium

Our Mission

  • Showcase innovative research and emerging trends in pharmacy, nutrition, biomedical sciences, and intelligent health.
  • Strengthen international, interdisciplinary, and industry collaborations.
  • Promote the application of artificial intelligence and digital health technologies in healthcare and research.
  • Support postgraduate research dissemination and professional development.
  • Foster knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative research initiatives.
  • Enhance Al Ain University's research excellence and global visibility.

Key Focus Areas

Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Innovation and Research
Academic Exchange
—— Our Story

Four years of growing academic reach

Conference and Symposium History:

2023

The First AAU International Conference on Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

•  Brought together 100+ participants from UAE institutions.

•  Focused on pharmacy, nutrition, biomedical sciences, and clinical sciences.

• Included a postgraduate scientific competition and a molecular modelling workshop.

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2024

The 2nd AAU Health and Biomedical Postgraduate Symposium

•  Attracted 179 participants in a hybrid format.

•  Featured oral presentations, poster sessions, and the Three-Minute Thesis competition.

•  Covered health, biomedical, pharmacy, nutrition, and AI-related research fields.

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2025

The Second AAU International Conference on Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and The Third AAU Health and Biomedical Postgraduate Symposium

•  Received 150+ submissions from 60 universities.

•  Covered seven thematic research categories.

•  Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration and academic networking.

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2026

The Fourth AAU Health and Biomedical Postgraduate Symposium

•  Organized by Al Ain University in collaboration with Monash University Malaysia.

•  Held under the theme “Empowering Postgraduate Research and Innovation through International Collaboration.”

•  Welcomed participation from more than 40 universities across 15 countries.

•  Featured 220 submitted research abstracts through oral and poster presentations.

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—— What to expect

Symposium Highlights

✓ Oral, poster, and Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competitions
✓ Expert-led workshops in specialized disciplines
✓ International keynote plenary lecture
✓ Panel discussions on current scientific & professional topics
—— Hands-on sessions

Specialized Workshops

✓ Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
✓ Bioinformatics and Data Analysis
✓ Scientific Writing and Research Publishing
To be Conducted by CrossTalk
—— Call for Abstracts

Thematic Topics

Submit your research under any of the following categories.

01

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Patient care, medication management, clinical outcomes, pharmaceutical care services.

02

Pharmacology and Molecular Therapeutics

Drug mechanisms, molecular targets, pharmacotherapy, pharmacodynamics.

03

Drug Design and Discovery

Novel compounds, computational drug design, medicinal chemistry, lead optimization.

04

Pharmaceutical Technology

Drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, formulation development, manufacturing.

05

Biomedical Sciences

Molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, diagnostic methods.

06

Nutrition and Food Science

Nutritional therapy, food safety, functional foods, dietary interventions.

07

Public Health

Epidemiology, health policy, community health, disease prevention.

08

Artificial Intelligence in Health Science

Machine learning, deep learning, predictive modeling, clinical decision support.

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Awards and Recognition

Awards will be presented to the top three student submissions in each thematic category, recognizing excellence in research and presentation.

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Exciting Workshop Announcement

AI in Research & Publication: From Idea to Manuscript
A practical workshop introducing graduate students to the responsible and effective use of AI throughout the research and publication process, from literature searching and idea development to academic writing, data interpretation, citation checking, and manuscript preparation. The session will also highlight key risks, including fabricated references, unsupported claims, and inappropriate use of AI.

> Registration includes access to all scientific sessions, conference materials, certificate of participation, coffee breaks, and lunch.

> Presenter registration is mandatory for abstract inclusion in the conference proceedings and program.

> Once the abstract is accepted, we will send the participant a payment link.

—— Take part

Ready to be part of the Conference ?

—— Key deadlines
Abstract Submission
30 October 2026
Acceptance Notification
20 November 2026
Conference & Symposium
20–21 January 2027

Eligibility

• Doctors / PhD holders (UAE and international) — eligible to deliver oral presentations
• Master's and PhD students at accredited institutions (UAE and international)
• Final-year undergraduate students with a completed capstone or research project

Participation Format

• UAE-based participants are expected to attend in person
• International participants may attend in person or virtually

Questions about the conference?

If you have any inquiries or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our team at:

pharmacy.secretary_ad@aau.ac.ae
—— Distinguished Plenary

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Andreas Bender

Prof. Andreas Bender

• Professor in Medical Sciences, Khalifa University
• Head, Data-Driven Drug Discovery and Molecular Informatics Group, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge

Talk Title

From Drug Discovery to Nutrition – How Computational Methods Help Select Treatments and Understand Compound Action

Dr. John Parrington

Dr. John Parrington

• Associate Professor in Biological Sciences, Khalifa University
• Honorary Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford
• Emeritus Fellow in Medicine, Worcester College, Oxford

Talk Title

“Calcium is Everything!” The Role of Calcium Signals as Mediators of Fertilization, Metabolism, and Cancer

—— Retrospective

Gallery from Previous Symposiums

Celebrating our journey of academic excellence and collaboration across successful previous editions

279+

Total Participants

60+

Universities Represented

150+

Research Presentations

4

Successful Editions

 

—— Registration Fees

Students, Academics, Government & Industry Delegates (Note: Participants can get the payment link privately only after their application is reviewed and accepted)

STUDENT PARTICIPANTS
Early Bird Until 31 Oct 2026 149 AED
Regular 1 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 199 AED
DOCTORS, ACADEMICS & DELEGATES
Early Bird Until 31 Oct 2026 249 AED
Regular 1 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 299 AED

 
General Attendees
Students 99 AED
Doctors, academics, and professionals 149 AED

General Attendees (Students)

99AED
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General Attendees (Doctors, professionals)

149AED
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Contact Us

If you have any additional queries about this Symposium, Without any hesitation Please contact us!

Al Ain Campus

P.O.Box: 64141 Al Ain, UAE

+971 3 7024888

+971 3 7024777

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Abu Dhabi Campus

P.O.Box: 112612 Abu Dhabi, UAE

+971 2 6133555

+971 2 4444304

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