DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Surgical Services and Medical Research Center’s second Research and Innovation Idea Symposium featured 43 research proposals showcasing creativity, innovation and enthusiasm of clinicians and researchers across the Corporation.
The symposium, held following the success of the first event in April this year, once again brought together leading local and international research and subject matter experts. Dr Abdulla Al Ansari, HMC’s Deputy Chief of Medical, Academic and Research Affairs for Surgical Services said, “The role of research and innovation in our world is an important one and this symposium affirms HMC’s commitment to be an inspiring leader of academic healthcare research institutions. The symposium is aimed at stimulating research and innovation ideas across HMC for the benefit of patients and contributing to the health and well-being of our population.”
Professor Ibrahim Janahi, HMC’s Executive Director of the Medical Research Centre congratulated the Department of Surgery team for oragnising the event.
Several participants were chosen to speak about their research proposals during the event and a panel of experts undertook a critical review of their presentations. The review was aimed at improving the content of the research proposals as well as developing the skills of participants in writing their research papers.
The 43 research proposals presented at this second symposium represented an increase of 30 percent over the first symposium, according to the event’s organising committee. Among the submissions, research proposals from anesthesia, urology, ophthalmology and orthopaedic surgery specialities received prizes for their quality and relevance. The panel was full of praise for the efforts and passion displayed by all
participants.
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