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Her Excellency Dr. Mariam Matar is a trailblazer in the field of genetic research and biotechnology in the Arab world. As a leading healthcare influencer, she has significantly advanced the study of genetics and champions public education on genetic disorders across the Middle East. Dr. Matar is responsible for placing the UAE on the global map for genetic research and innovation, playing a pivotal role in the introduction of landmark legislation for pre-marital screening and preventive genetic testing in the UAE.
Dr. Matar holds prominent positions, including Co-chair of the Global Commission to End the Diagnostic Odyssey for Children with a Rare Disease, a member of the WHO Collective Global Network for Rare Diseases, and Steering Committee Co-Lead for the NNEdPro Middle East Regional Network. She also serves on the Selection Committee of the Zayed Sustainability Award and is a recognized Ambassador of Science for Women in STEM by Springer Nature.
Her remarkable contributions have earned her recognition as one of the top 20 Arab researchers with the most profound impact on humanity. In 2006, Dr. Matar became the first Emirati woman to hold the position of Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, marking a historic milestone in her career.
Dr. Mariam Matar continues to inspire and lead by example, driving healthcare and scientific advancements in the region and beyond.
