QUESTIONSANDANSWERS
MARWAN ABDULAZIZ JANAHI
Business Development Director, DuBiotech
Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi is the Business Development Director of TECOM Investments’ Science Cluster that comprises the life sciences park Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), as well as ENPARK, a comprehensive eco-friendly freezone that seeks to provide an enabling platform for sustainable business operations in the Middle East. In his role, Janahi is mandated to oversee the organizational structure, administration and operational processes, as well as establish the component and design parameters of the physical infrastructure at DuBiotech and ENPARK. Medlab magazine spoke to him to find out more about DuBiotech’s role in the medical laboratory industry in the Middle East and the work they are doing to encourage quality accreditation inspections.
Q: What role does DuBiotech play in the medical laboratory field in the Middle East? A: The Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech) is considered one of the leading and fully-integrated Life Sciences hub in the UAE and the Middle East. DuBiotech hosts world-class laboratories that meet the needs of companies by providing the highest international standards for lab spaces. When it comes to medical labs - given that the field is very significant especially when it comes to diagnosing diseases – DuBiotech’s facilities are highly regarded by companies looking for accurate laboratory testing and analysis.
Q: The MENA region is often criticised for a lack of medical laboratory specialists – what is your take on this? A: We have noticed that more medical laboratories have opened in DuBiotech such as the National Reference Laboratory, a joint venture between Mubadala Healthcare and the Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings. DuBiotech is now home to 86 global Life Sciences companies, including those that focus on creating enzymes, testing analysis and diagnosis, as well as colour, flavour and food assessments.
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Q: The MOH is striving to put comprehensive Electronic Medical Records in place in the UAE. What role does the laboratory play in providing accurate EMRs? A: Although the healthcare industry worldwide is under pressure to move beyond paper documentation towards implementing electronic data storage system in the form of EMRs, the adoption rate still remains low among most caregivers. In a recent study by the National Center for Health Statistics in the US, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, Massachusetts General Hospital and George Washington University found that less than 2% of hospitals had implemented comprehensive EMRs and less than 8% had basic EMRs in place. It is indeed to the credit of the Ministry of Health that it is
working towards putting comprehensive EMRs in the UAE. At DuBiotech, we believe this is essential for the provision of accurate data. More specifically, through the EMR system, laboratories will offer access to detailed results of examinations and diagnostic test results that can be shared and prove beneficial for all involved in similar investigations.
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