Nouf joined NYUAD in 2014 with the primary role of establishing the Research Outreach department where she guided the strategy of research communication, public relations messaging and outreach programs, to consistently articulate the university’s mission as a research facility operator.

Prior to joining NYUAD, Nouf was a molecular laboratory technologist in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City where she worked for 7 years with infectious, non-infectious, and hematology diseases.

Her role currently involves establishing relations with government partners, driving STEAM outreach efforts, and building platforms to increase national capacity in research. 

Nouf holds a BSc in Molecular Biology and Genetics and an MSc in Business Psychology and Coaching.