Through its partnership with NYU      Abu Dhabi’s Grad Slam, PHRMAG reinforces its commitment to upscale homegrown innovation in life sciences across the Gulf.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2025: New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced a partnership with the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Association Gulf (PHRMAG), which joins as the Lead Sponsor of the GradSlam — NYUAD’s flagship research communication competition — supported by AmCham Abu Dhabi. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to fostering future engagement, regional collaboration in life sciences research, and talent development in the UAE and across the Gulf.

The NYUAD GradSlam is an annual competition where graduate students condense years of research into compelling three-minute presentations tailored for a broad audience. Over the years, the competition has highlighted breakthrough ideas in biomedical sciences, biotechnology, engineering solutions, and AI-powered technologies, reinforcing its role as a launchpad for the region’s next generation of leaders in the life sciences ecosystem.

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