Dr. Fatme Al Anouti is an Associate Professor at Zayed University Department of Natural Science and Public Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She was the former Assistant Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences from 2016-2020. She holds a PhD degree in Molecular Biochemistry, an MSc in Clinical Chemistry and another in Medical Microbiology and Immunology. She is the co-chair of the Undergraduate Research Scholar Program URSP and a strong supporter of student research. She had focused on capacity building and providing solid research skills to University students throughout her career. Her current research looks into the biochemical and genetic basis of vitamin D deficiency among UAE nationals and its link with other diseases like diabetes and osteoporosis. She has numerous publications and presentations at international and national conferences and is a member of many professional organizations like the American Association of Clinical Chemistry, vitamin D council and the UAE Genetic Diseases Association. Dr. Al Anouti has established a very strong network of collaborators over the years and her research findings have been presented at many international, national and regional conferences of relevance to Health, Clinical Chemistry, and Nutrition.