A World-Class Team with a Proven Track Record
Our leadership team brings a combined 70 years of experience in translational biomedical research. Their proven track record as successful entrepreneurs in diagnostics and therapeutics guarantees the conversion of our scientific excellence into robust, marketable clinical solutions

Professor Naila Rabbani

PhD

Executive Director and leader of the Discovery and Validation Phase studies. Over 24 years of experience in translational biomedical research. Entrepreneur in diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Professor Paul J Thornalley

PhD

Chief Scientific Officer. Over 43 years experience in translational biomedical research. Entrepreneur in diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Executive Director

Professor Naila Rabbani received her BSc Biological & Medicinal Chemistry in 1998 and PhD Biochemistry in 2002 from University of Essex, Colchester, U.K. She was Reader in Medical Systems Biology, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK, and then Professor of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Doha, Qatar. She is a leading international scientist and a key figure in the field of biomedical research and diagnostics with over 25 years’ experience in clinical translational research. She is a leading international expert in protein glycation research in which she developed the AGEomics technology and pioneered the application of artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning for the development of diagnostic algorithms with protein glycation biomarkers as features. Her distinguished career is dedicated to bridging the gap between fundamental biomedical research and the development of practical clinical tools that improve lives.

Professor Rabbani’s expertise is not confined to the laboratory. She is a pioneer in translational medicine, specializing in the discovery and validation of biomarkers. Her work has been instrumental in identifying specific biochemical markers that enable early detection and accurate prognosis.

Her contributions are directly aligned with the mission of iDiagnostix, where her scientific leadership helps drive the innovation of next-generation diagnostic solutions. Professor Rabbani’s research provides the robust scientific foundation for developing tests that are not only highly accurate but also clinically actionable, ultimately aiming to transform healthcare outcomes.

She has 333 publications (163 peer reviewed papers and 171 conference abstracts and papers) with over 19,510 citations; h-index 77 (Google Scholar). By h-index, she is in the top 2% of scientists globally (AD Scientific Index).

Some recent papers

Director and Chief Scientific Officer

Professor Paul J Thornalley received his BSc Chemistry from the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, in 1979 and D Phil Biochemistry in 1982 from University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. He was Scientific Director, Diabetes Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Doha, Qatar. Qatar, from 2018 – 2023 and Adjunct Professor, College of Health & Life Sciences, HBKU, Doha, Qatar, from 2023 – 2025. He is a leading researcher and advocate in studies of the pathogenesis associated with hyperglycemia and also the reactive glucose-derived metabolite, methylglyoxal, and its metabolism by glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) of the glyoxalase system – in which he is considered founding investigator. He recently developed the “Hexokinase-linked glycolytic overload and unscheduled glycolysis” hypothesis of hyperglycemia-induced impaired incretin effect and pathogenesis in hepatic and peripheral insulin resistance, beta-cell glucotoxicity, type 2 diabetes and diabetic vascular complications. He also identified increased methylglyoxal as a major physiological activator of the unfolded protein response. He originated the strategy for development of small molecule inducers of Glo1 expression or “Glo1 inducer” therapeutics for treatment of insulin resistance and microvascular complications of diabetes. This was proven effective in correcting insulin resistance in subjects living with overweight and obesity in clinical trial. He is founder and Chair of the Reactive Metabolites in Diabetes Study Group, 2014 – date. He has 586 research publications with over 46,000 citations; h-index 112 (Google Scholar) and in the top 1% of scientists globally by citation number (AD Scientific index).

Some recent papers

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