Women at Work · Science and innovation
Dana Al Sulaiman joined KAUST in 2021 and leads the BioMAD Lab, developing advanced materials and technologies for disease diagnosis and monitoring. Her research connects materials science with bioengineering and the search for less invasive measurement methods.
The work behind the profile
Her background includes biomedical engineering and doctoral research at Imperial College London, followed by work at MIT. Her official profile describes research on biosensors, microfluidic technologies and platforms intended to help detect disease biomarkers.
Recognition includes the L’Oréal-UNESCO regional award for women in science. Her professional contribution is rooted in the technical work itself: designing, testing and improving tools that may help make future diagnostics more precise and accessible. Research applications remain distinct from clinical availability.
Source: KAUST · official page. Checked 16 October 2026. Image credit: KAUST.
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