Stories / Precision Health
How Qatar’s renaissance in research can be exported to the world
7 min readGenetics pioneer Dr. Khalid Fakhro, Head of Research at QF’s Sidra Medicine and Director of the hospital’s Precision Medicine Program, explains why the Arab scientific community is vital to building the future.
An Arab scientist's 18-year journey to understand cancer in the Arab population
6 min readDr. Lotfi Chouchane, Professor at QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, led research that uncovered cancer biomarkers
“My life changed thanks to the tests I did at Qatar Biobank”
3 min readMaha Kafood experiences first-hand the benefits of precision healthcare at the QF entity
Scientist at QF sees the potential power of Biobanking
2 min readQatar Biobank’s Dr. Nahla Afifi leads a healthcare revolution by unraveling disease complexities and fostering collaboration in Qatar
“Research alliances are the key to advance scientific research in the Arab world,” says QF scientist
5 min readDr. Halima Bensmail, Principal Scientist at HBKU, emphasizes education and community awareness in fostering Arab youth's belief in the value of research
It's the journey that matters in science, says stem cells researcher at QF
4 min readDr. Heba Al Siddiqi from QBRI explains how her journey has helped her share her knowledge in Qatar
“I aspire that one day medicine attains the level of precision seen in engineering,” says QF expert
5 min readDr. Fatima Kafoud, Clinic and Laboratory Manager at Qatar Biobank, believes community participation in long-term genetic research is pivotal to enhance quality of life
How QF is carving the path toward Qatar’s healthier future
4 min readDr. Said Ismail, Director of Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Genome Programme, breaks down precision health so it makes sense
QF’s WISH sheds light on how science of genetics can help children and their parents
6 min readLack of awareness main reason for reduced numbers of premarital screenings
Data from QF’s Qatar Genome Programme improves breast cancer screening
3 min readCollaborative efforts see research findings being taken from bench to bedside
SOS finalist engineers better human health through innovation
4 min readHereditary hypertension inspires novel technology showcased on QF’s edutainment TV show
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends WISH 2022 closing ceremony
3 min readFinal day discussions focus on sport, accessibility, and equity in healthcare
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser opens QF’s WISH 2022
6 min readBuilding more resilient health systems and advancing biotech innovation among key discussions on opening day
Art for mental health support in Sidra Medicine
3 min readArt therapist and researcher in Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine explains how art is used as an outlet to cope during patients’ hospital stay
Qatar researchers at forefront of personalized treatment for breast cancer patients
5 min readOncologist speaking at a QF conference for women in science says Arab women to be made aware of signs and symptoms of breast cancer
Scientists at QF develop a platform to give doctors access to data from smartwatches
4 min readUmmar Abbas, Senior Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute, leads the development of SIHA – a decision support system for clinicians that uses data from wearables
Right drug, right dose, right time: QF research dives into genomic data
5 min readDr. Amal Robay, Assistant Professor at Qatar Foundation partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, says pharmacogenomics is a critical part of precision health
QF psychologist explains how ADHD can be a strength
3 min readLearnings from the pandemic are helping children with attention disorders thrive in school
QF’S Sidra Medicine uses precision medicine to treat children with rare diseases
Sidra Medicine changing the healthcare landscape in Qatar, says Qatar Foundation expert
Precision medicine for breast cancer demands a multidisciplinary approach, says QF expert
Scientists explore patient and tumor metabolomics to advance precision oncology
400 million Arabs missing from global genomics database
Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Genome Programme actively working towards establishing the first-ever Arab genome
What does precision medicine mean for Qatar?
Dr. Khalid Fakhro from Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine says the country has the unique ability to be among the world’s top producers of biomedical discoveries