Dr. Kadhim Alabady, MBBS, MPH, MSc, DrPH, FFPH (UK), FRCP (Glasgow) Dr. Kadhim Alabady is a public health and epidemiology specialist with over 20 years of international experience. He holds a Doctorate in Public Health and Epidemiology, along with Master’s degrees in Public Health and Clinical Epidemiology from universities in the Netherlands. He is a Fellow of both the UK Faculty of Public Health and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and is registered as a Grade A Epidemiologist with the Netherlands Epidemiological Society. Dr. Alabady has worked across academia, international organizations, and national health systems, including roles with Erasmus University, Queen Mary University, the United Nations, the NHS (UK), Qatar’s National Health Authority, and the Dubai Health Authority. He has published extensively on non-communicable diseases, mental health, and population health.
research and development (R&D) strategies, particularly in the field of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and broader population health issues
Role of Epidemiology & Science • Drives evidence-based, personalized care. • Translates population data into individual risk profiles. • Informs early diagnosis and targeted interventions. Evolving Role of Physicians • From treatment providers to data-informed decision-makers. • Must adapt to digital tools and genomic insights. • Lead ethically in applying new technologies. Changing Mindsets • Foster collaboration between public health, research, and clinical care. • Encourage openness to innovation and complexity. Artificial Intelligence • Enhance diagnosis, prediction, and treatment personalization. • Not a replacement for physicians—an empowering tool. • Requires careful attention to bias, ethics, and transparency. Key Challenges • Data privacy and governance. • Unequal access to innovation. • Integration into real-world health systems. • Cultural and institutional resistance to change. Summary: • The future of medicine lies at the intersection of data, empathy, and innovation. Epidemiology and science provide the map, physicians guide the journey, and AI can help drive the vehicle—if we navigate carefully and equitably.