Ensuring sustainable management of coral reef fisheries could provide food security and public health benefits for generations to come.

Blueprint of blood cell development traces molecular pathways of health and disease.

Findings reveal how plants control powerful growth regulators through adaptable molecular strategies, offering new perspectives for agriculture.

Excited to share that BESE alumna Arwa Alghuneim has been named to the Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 2025 science and technology list for her contributions to blood cancer research, particularly acute myeloid leukemia.

Explore this week’s BESE research highlights, from large-scale wheat genomics to coral health monitoring and molecular insights into viral infection in poultry.

Ancient algae turn chocolate factory waste and other organic matter into valuable bio-based products, supporting a sustainable circular bioeconomy.

Microneedle-packed biosensor monitors antibodies linked to food allergies, offering early warning before reactions begin.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) celebrates the achievements of its internationally recognized alumnae, including Dr. Fatimah Abdulhakim, who holds a Ph.D. in environmental science and engineering and is among this year’s L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program honorees.

This week’s highlights span plant development, drought resilience, reef monitoring, microbiome dynamics, clinical biomarkers, membrane engineering, and more.

Please join us in welcoming Wayne Yang to KAUST as Assistant Professor of Bioengineering. His research develops single-molecule biosensing tools that reveal how biological systems function at the smallest scales. By creating innovative, label-free platforms to detect and study biomolecules and other complex biological processes, his work contributes to BESE’s focus on advancing discovery in bioscience and supporting progress in disease research and diagnostics.

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have discovered something new about a very old organism and used it to transform waste from a chocolate factory into C-phycocyanin, a valuable blue pigment that is estimated to have a global market value of over US$275 million by 2030.

Insights into how CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing leaves lasting epigenetic ‘scars’ may improve safety for patients, and could inform novel treatment options.

Biomedical breakthroughs are reshaping what is possible in precision medicine. Professor Yanda Meng joins King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) at a pivotal juncture for the mission-driven university, Saudi Arabia, and the world — as artificial intelligence accelerates the next frontier in medical science.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been ranked No. 1 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings 2025, marking its third consecutive year at the top. This global recognition reinforces KAUST’s position as the leading research university in the Arab world and reflects the Kingdom’s continued global leadership in science, technology, and innovation.

Through immunoengineering, Al Qureshah’s team at KAUST is developing bioengineered tools to improve the detection and treatment of immune disorders. Ultimately, the Saudi researcher aims to translate genetic discoveries into tangible advances in precision medicine while mentoring the next generation of immunology leaders.

Professor Jessica Zamborain-Mason sees the path forward in building reef fisheries and aquatic food systems that are sustainable, equitable, and climate resilient. As she joins KAUST, her goal is to enhance the sustainability of aquatic food systems in Saudi Arabia and around the world.

The 2025 list of Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers includes 16 researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), including 15 of its 185 faculty.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) hosted the November 2-3 forum to showcase the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Food Security while providing a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing to accelerate in-Kingdom farming innovation and position Saudi Arabia as a model for sustainable agriculture.