DOHA: Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council has launched the BioMed community as part of its initiative, RDI communities. The first gathering took place at Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery recently, marking a new chapter for the biomed sector in Qatar.
Nejoud M. Al Jehani, Senior Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation at QRDI Council said: “Launching the BioMed Community, marks a significant step forward for Qatar’s biomedical research landscape. By fostering collaboration among key players in the industry, we are creating a powerful network that will not only drive innovative research but also address critical health challenges facing both Qatar and the global community. This community will be an important force in advancing Qatar’s RDI sector and will shape the future of biomedical research and innovation, contributing to the achievement of the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Under the slogan Connecting Minds and Shaping the Future of BioMed in Qatar, the BioMed Community is designed to bring together academic researchers, healthcare practitioners, industry representatives, policymakers, and international experts in the biomedical sector and encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation to address the most pressing health and biomedical challenges facing Qatar and the broader global community.
Starting with a welcome speech by Nejoud M. Al Jehani, and a keynote by Dr. Hilal Lashuel, RDI Advisor to the Chairperson at Qatar Foundation, the agenda included inspiring sessions by valuable speakers including, Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Thani, Director of the Public Health Department, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Asiya Ismail Odugleh-Kolev, Integrated Health Services (IHS), World Health Organization (WHO), and Dr. Rana Lonnen, Healthcare Venture Capital, in addition to Dr. Sara Abdulla, Research Program Expert at QRDI Council, and Dr. Omar F. Boukhris, Research Program Director, from QRDI Council.
Community participants will have the opportunity to unlock numerous benefits aimed at strengthening Qatar’s biomedical sector. Among these privileges are access to research funding options, including QRDI Council grants and additional funding sources.
Participants will also be offered opportunities to collaborate with renowned researchers and innovators, industry leaders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers on innovative projects and clinical trials.
