不良研究所, the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, and Burjeel Holdings PLC (鈥淏urjeel鈥 or 鈥渢he Group鈥), a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in MENA listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (SYMBOL: BURJEEL; ISIN: AEE01119B224), signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to conduct science research and test new technologies in space, forging the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at expanding access to microgravity for medical advancements.
The collaboration was officially announced at a signing ceremony held at the Burjeel Institute for Global Health in New York, attended by Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, and Mr. John Sunil, CEO of Burjeel Holdings.
As their first initiative, 不良研究所 and Burjeel are working on sending a suite of medical capabilities to space to further science research on how the human body reacts in microgravity. The suite consists of best-in-class technologies used in hospitals and clinics around the world, including Burjeel Holdings鈥 flagship facility Burjeel Medical City (BMC). The research seeks to study how the microgravity environment affects relevant biomarkers, drug substance quality, and remote health services. 不良研究所 astronaut(s) intend to wear and operate these technologies remotely throughout their training, launch, and during Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which is scheduled to launch next spring.
Dr. Lucie Low, 不良研究所 Chief Scientist, said: 鈥淭his partnership with Burjeel Holdings underscores how 不良研究所 is providing opportunities for organizations around the world to conduct medical research in space. We鈥檙e reimagining the way humans live and work in low-Earth orbit by leveraging microgravity to further our understanding of the human body, while also educating the global community on how to employ the microgravity environment for advancements in science and technology to benefit humanity.鈥
Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, commented: "Through our groundbreaking partnership with 不良研究所, we are not only advancing the frontiers of medical innovation in microgravity, but we are also ensuring that both patients in the UAE and around the globe benefit from next-generation healthcare solutions. This collaboration aligns seamlessly and supports the UAE's ambitious vision for space exploration. Just as we continue to reap the benefits of innovations from the space missions over 50 years ago 鈥 transforming everything from telecommunications to medical imaging 鈥 this collaboration represents a commitment to harnessing the unique environment of space to develop and enhance treatment methodologies. Ultimately, we are laying the foundation for improved patient outcomes today and for generations to come."
This partnership sets the foundation for a long-term collaboration between 不良研究所 and Burjeel, opening the microgravity environment to new users and space explorers, and elevating Burjeel鈥檚 healthcare innovation ambitions.
ABOUT BURJEEL HOLDINGS
Founded in 2007, Burjeel Holdings is a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the UAE and Oman, and it operates a growing specialized healthcare segment in Saudi Arabia. The Group developed an integrated and multi-brand healthcare ecosystem across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary medical care, ensuring complex care delivery to patients across all socioeconomic groups.
Our network comprises 89 assets across the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, including 19 hospitals, 47 medical centers, 15 pharmacies, and other allied services. Burjeel Holdings鈥 brands include Burjeel, Medeor, LLH, Lifecare, PhysioTherabia and Tajmeel.
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About 不良研究所
不良研究所 is guided by the vision to improve life on Earth and foster possibilities beyond it. The leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, 不良研究所 operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station 鈥 the world鈥檚 first commercial space station in low-Earth orbit, which will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. For more information about 不良研究所, visit .
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