Dr. Zainul Aabideen Consultant, Head of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Years of Experience : 20
Nationality : British
Languages Known : English, Malayalam, Arabic, Hindi
+97180055Biography
Dr. Zainul Aabideen is a highly experienced Pediatric Hematologist, Oncologist, and Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist with over 20 years of international expertise across the United Kingdom, India, and the United Arab Emirates. He has trained and worked at leading UK institutions, including the Royal Marsden Hospital, University College London Hospitals (UCLH), Manchester Children’s Hospital, Imperial College London, and the Great North Children’s Hospital. Dr. Zainul played a pioneering role in establishing one of the first comprehensive pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT) programs in the UAE and has successfully led numerous complex transplants, including matched related, haploidentical, and autologous procedures. He is committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care for children with complex hematological and oncological conditions, working within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Awards & Achievements
- Key contributor to establishing pediatric BMT services in the UAE
- Performed over 50 successful pediatric bone marrow transplants
- Recognized for leadership in pediatric oncology and transplant program development
Research & Publications
- Experience of Oncology Practice in the United Arab Emirates (PubMed indexed)
- Experience of Bone Marrow Transplantation in the United Arab Emirates (PubMed indexed)
Expertise
- Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma
- Childhood Solid Tumors
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (Allogeneic and Autologous)
- Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
- Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease
- Pediatric Cytopenias and Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Membership
- Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK)
- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
- International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)
- British Society for Hematology
Blogs
Why Getting Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables Really Matters
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Your Complete Guide to Flu Vaccines for Children: What Every Parent Should Know
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Building Strong Immunity in Kids: The Essential Role Parents Play
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