Qatar Biomedical Research Institute becomes Host Office of International Brain Research Organisation in MENA Region

Qatar Foundation Research and Development’s (QF R&D) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) and the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) have established the IBRO-Middle East/North Africa (MENA) sub-regional headquarters in Qatar and designated QBRI as the host organisation.

The announcement comes out of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Doha by QBRI and IBRO, one of the world’s leading global scientific, education and advocacy organisations in neuroscience.

The agreement supports Qatar Foundation’s mission to promote a culture of excellence in Qatar and the region, and innovate and build capacity to underscore Qatar’s pioneering role as an emerging centre for healthcare innovation in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Improved healthcare diagnosis, treatment and preventative approaches for different disorders, including illness relating to the brain, are a key area of focus of healthcare research conducted by QBRI.

The full press release can be downloaded in English or عربي.

The Gulf Times article covering the announcement can be downloaded here.