Supporting Biosciences Research and Publication in the MENA Region

Dr. Kanika Vats

Certification Controller / Project Manager TASNEEF (Emirates Classification Society)
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Location: United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi

Education Ph.D. in Healthcare Management (Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance), OSGU, India
Experience > 15 Years
Research Interests Antimicrobial stewardship, resistance, and infectious disease control; Public health preparedness, emergency response, and health system resilience; Regulatory science, health policy, and clinical decision support; Pharmacy practice, medication safety, and healthcare quality; Translational and applied research in public health

Additional Details

I am a health professional, registered pharmacist, researcher, and academic with a PhD in Healthcare Management, specializing in antimicrobial stewardship and resistance. With over 16 years of experience spanning academia, regulatory science, clinical practice, and health systems research, I bring a unique combination of public health expertise and clinical insight to advance health education, policy, and practice.

My doctoral research focused on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in Abu Dhabi. I am a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (UK) and the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), reflecting my commitment to improving healthcare quality and public health outcomes.

I currently serve as the Certification Controller and Project Manager at TASNEEF (Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement). In this capacity, I have led several quality, compliance, and scientific initiatives, including leading the development of healthcare regulatory tools in collaboration with health authorities and industry experts. These efforts have strengthened my expertise in policy development, regulatory frameworks, and in building effective partnerships between regulators and the healthcare sector. I am also passionate about advancing collaborative efforts to enhance the healthcare research ecosystem, driving innovation, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based practice.

I also contribute as a reviewer and guest editor for several peer-reviewed journals and actively participate in scientific events. Additionally, I serve on the Board of the IVPN Clinical Research Listserv.