Professor
United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Ahmed Alsuwaidi is a Professor of Pediatrics at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), holding board certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Pediatrics.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Alsuwaidi has held several key academic and clinical leadership roles, including Acting Dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at UAEU, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. In addition, he serves as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consultant at Tawam Hospital, where he continues to provide specialized clinical care.
Nationally, Dr. Alsuwaidi leads the UAE National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG), playing a critical role in shaping immunization policies. Internationally, he contributes to the World Health Organization's Immunization Agenda 2030 and serves on the WHO Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group (RITAG) for the Eastern Mediterranean.
His research focuses on respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, childhood tuberculosis, and immunization. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized by UAEU for his outstanding contributions to high-impact research in leading academic journals.
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