Thumbay Lab for AI in Healthcare at GMU drives innovation, boosting AI-driven education, diagnostics, and real-world healthcare solutions.
Ajman: The Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare at Gulf Medical University (GMU) has inaugurated the Thumbay Lab for AI in Healthcare, marking a strategic leap in the integration of AI in healthcare education and innovation. Held at GMU’s Library Main Foyer, the launch was attended by prominent dignitaries, including H.E. Shri. Sunjay Sudhir, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, and Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group.
The advanced lab is designed to serve as a hub for research, learning, and real-world application of AI across healthcare disciplines. From diagnostics and patient care to operational decision-making, the facility aims to bridge academic knowledge with industry practice, fostering a new generation of healthcare professionals adept in AI technologies.
Three core academic programmes are central to this initiative: the Master in Artificial Intelligence and Health Informatics (MAIHI), Certificate Course in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, and the Certificate Course in Generative AI in Healthcare. Admissions are open and details are available at www.gmu.ac.ae.
“This lab reflects our commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into every aspect of medical education and healthcare delivery,” said Dr. Thumbay Moideen. Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Acting Chancellor, noted, “It will significantly enrich the academic experience of our students and open new avenues for collaborative research and real-world problem solving.”
Supported by over 15 leading industry collaborators, including AI solution providers and health-tech innovators, the lab aligns with GMU’s strategy of offering hands-on, industry-relevant learning. The facility also enhances the university’s capability to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in AI in healthcare.
GMU, founded in 1998 in Ajman, remains one of the UAE’s most dynamic private medical universities, known for its strong academic health system, global collaborations, and commitment to future-ready healthcare education.
With this launch, GMU reinforces its role in reshaping healthcare education and delivering transformative solutions through AI in healthcare.
