Addressing National and Global Health Challenges

The College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at HBKU addresses national and global health challenges by educating coming generations of professionals in the fields of biomedical sciences, genomics, precision medicine, and exercise science.

CHLS Launches New PhD Program

Learn more about HBKU’s College of Health and Life Sciences’ newest program, the PhD in Biopsychology and Neuroscience program

Internationally recognized faculty pursuing high-impact research

A multidisciplinary learning approach to research and discovery

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Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors During Ramadan: A Framework Linked to Health

For many, fasting during Ramadan results in disengagement from physical activities. Yet, as the CHLS'...

10 Mar 2025

A Recipe for Future Health: How School Meals Can Transform a Nation

20 Feb 2025

Can Intermittent Fasting Tackle Cardiovascular Disease?

29 Jul 2024

Dr. Mustapha Aouida and Dr. Nady El Hajj.

Using AI to Optimize CRISPR Gene Editing

25 Jul 2024

Dr. Markus R. Wenk

Dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences

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Partners

CHLS programs integrate scientific expertise and combine a collective of seasoned researchers at the university with esteemed external clinical and health science partners.

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Testimonials

This is my second year as a master’s student in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program. Throughout these two years, I have learned and gained a lot of experience and skills. I had the opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of the biomedical field, thanks to our college’s continuous expansion. Not to mention that the staff and members of CHLS are helpful, understanding, and giving. The least I can do is to thank CHLS for giving me the opportunity to be part of their community.

Hend Fayed

Master of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, CHLS

Even though I’m not from a biological science background, the faculty of CHLS have helped me learn, discover, navigate and successfully complete my Master’s in Genomics and Precision Medicine. Their perseverance, dedication, and most essentially their willingness to guide and assist students individually has helped keep us going!

Zeenath Safira

PhD in Genomics and Precision Medicine, CHLS

Hend Fayed

Master of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, CHLS

Zeenath Safira

PhD in Genomics and Precision Medicine, CHLS

Hend Fayed

Master of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, CHLS

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147

Current Students

194

Alumni

Programs

Addressing National and Global Health Challenges

CHLS Launches New PhD Program

Internationally recognized faculty pursuing high-impact research

Educating students with knowledge and experience to lead scientific discovery

A multidisciplinary learning approach to research and discovery