Research
At RCSI Bahrain, we place innovative research at the heart of enhancing human health and patient care. We are focused on clinical and patient-centred research, addressing key national, regional and global health challenges.
The School of Postgraduate Studies and Research offers a dynamic research-intensive environment that fosters excellence in interdisciplinary clinical and translational research.
Research Focus
In line with RCSI Bahrain’s mission statement, the School of Postgraduate Studies seeks to support and carry out world-class biomedical research and to integrate basic and clinical research so that advances in medical science are translated as quickly as possible into patient treatments.
We have aligned our primary research focus to the national health priorities in areas where we can be internationally competitive. Type 2 diabetes with its accompanying morbidity and mortality affects over 20% of the Bahraini population and is increasingly affecting younger individuals. As a result, our major research focus is on diabetes and cardiometabolic disease that encompasses obesity, with the implementation of translational research in that area, harnessing both basic and clinical research. A second focus, in view of the high incidence of breast cancer, is on cancer research in collaboration with the Bahrain Oncology Centre at King Hamad University Hospital.
To implement this translational research, state of the art laboratories for basic biomedical research have been established. These are linked to the development of a clinical trials unit that is equipped to undertake national clinical trials with full compliance to international standards.
RCSI Bahrain Researchers
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RCSI Bahrain Research Repository
RCSI Bahrain punches above its weight with high quality publications in peer reviewed, high impact factor international journals as well as journals in Bahrain.
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University Staff research interests cover a large range of topics in the field of medicine, nursing, education and practice, basic biomedical science and clinical medicine.
The Research Ethics Committee implements agreed RCSI Bahrain processes and procedures for research ethical review.
RCSI Bahrain students are introduced to research opportunities early on in their academic journey to develop their skills and enhance their learning experience.
Our Annual Research Conference is an opportunity to review and discuss the latest research projects of our faculty and clinical colleagues.
The key to developing sound research is creating diversity and joint projects through sharing knowledge, skills and financial
support.
RCSI Bahrain is equipped with trained staff and high-quality research facilities to conduct clinical studies to the highest standards.
RCSI Bahrain established a Research Committee in 2007 with the general remit of encouraging research within the University and oversee research activity.