PHRMAG Lead Sponsor
of New York University
Abu Dhabi
GradSlam 2025
GradSlam brings together graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to present years of research in biomedical sciences, biotechnology, engineering, and AI-powered solutions, highlighting how scientific innovation can drive meaningful impact across the region.
As Lead Sponsor and member of the judging panel, PHRMAG reinforces its commitment to strengthening academic–industry collaboration, empowering emerging scientific talent, and supporting the translation of research into real-world healthcare solutions.
the experts
Hear directly from academic leaders, industry representatives, and researchers who took part in the NYUAD GradSlam and this collaboration:
Ross Fleming
Associate Director,
Graduate and Postdoctoral Support,
NYU Abu Dhabi
Na'am Jamshed
Board Member,
AmCham Abu Dhabi
Ashraf Mallak
Vice Chairman,
PHRMAG
Pedro Matos Rosa
Executive Committee Member,
PHRMAG
Shahad Mahdi
Secretary General,
PHRMAG
Samia Kanawati
Chair, IP and Trade Group,
PHRMAG
Yousra Ajouaou
Postdoctoral Associate, Genomics and Systems Biology – GradSlam Winner
Project: Rewriting the Code of Aging: The Future of Human Healthspan
Restuan Lubis
Postdoctoral Associate, Genomics and Systems Biology – GradSlam Runner-Up
Project: Discovery Cancer Drug Using ‘Cell Painting’
Yusheng Jason Zhang
PhD Candidate,
Mechanical Engineering
Project: The Pill that Sticks:
Fighting Cancer with Velcro