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… This is a day in the life of both students, who are currently enrolled in the College of Health and Life Sciences’ (CHLS) newest academic program in genomics and precision medicine. Dalal and Munira’s time is evenly split between the … Boost: The Future is Personalized Realizing Qatar’s ambitions to be a leading deliverer of healthcare excellence, HBKU’s CHLS launched its recent genomics program to cater to a long-serving vision of achieving only the best in the field of … and are capable of using the information gained through them in a practical setting,” said Dr. Edward Stuenkel, dean of CHLS.  Despite being a young college, CHLS has managed to cultivate partnerships with key sector players including the …

… positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. The College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) within HBKU aims to deliver innovative programs that meet educational needs in the fields of health and life … activities. Consistently act as a good citizen and role model. Position The College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) invites applications for Open Rank Faculty Positions at all levels. Scholars with an outstanding track record in … of biopsychology, neuroscience, genomic/precision medicine, bioinformatics, and biostatistics are encouraged to apply. CHLS is well-positioned to undergo growth. The university and the college offer good opportunities for professional …

… Sciences Programs 30 Jan 2022 Home Entity: College of Health and Life Sciences The College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) highlighted its degree offerings at a recent Graduate Studies Information Session. Programs at CHLS aim to prepare graduates to work on improving the quality of life and the human condition. At the virtual session on … on the curriculum and research opportunities, as well as program application requirements. The session highlighted CHLS’ innovative Master of Science (MS) and PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences; MS and PhD in Genomics and …

… Home Entity: College of Health and Life Sciences Faculty members and staff of the College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) welcomed prospective students at a Virtual Graduate Studies Information … and attracted participants from Qatar, across the region, and further afield. Dr. Edward Stuenkel, founding dean of CHLS, and faculty members were on hand to present an in-depth overview of the research-intensive Master of Science and … to participate in high-impact research in important, health-related fields once enrolled in a graduate program at CHLS. Amid strong interest from those in attendance, the HBKU admissions team highlighted application requirements and …

… people suffering from chronic diseases such as asthma, influenza, or sleep apnea. College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) biomedical research addressed at preventive solutions to counter COVID-19 "Accelerating the transfer and … from the public and private sectors and non-profit organizations on COVID-19-related issues is currently a priority for CHLS and the focus of numerous projects to address challenges directly relating to the spread of the epidemic on the national and international levels,” said Dr. Edward Stuenkel, CHLS founding dean, outlining the initiatives currently underway.  Research to develop a drug without side effects Dr. …

… 04 Jan 2021 Home Entity: College of Health and Life Sciences Researchers at the College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) have been awarded two major research grants that will support their work … disease trends and translating basic research into clinical implementation.  Dr. Borbala Mifsud, assistant professor at CHLS, was awarded a Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) grant under the Path to Precision Medicine (PPM) program as lead … investigator for the project “Pharmacogenomics of TNF inhibitors in autoimmune diseases”. The grant will include all CHLS  Genomics and Translational Biomedicine Division faculty members, as well as Sidra Medicine and Hamad Medical …

… committed to establishing beneficial and complementary interaction concerning the College of Health and Life Sciences’ (CHLS) Joint Degree Master of Exercise Science program. Cooperation also extends to the development of specialized courses … programs, submit requests for projects, promote the partnership, and more.  Dr. Edward Stuenkel, Founding Dean of CHLS, said: “Having hosted the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships, and with FIFA World Cup 2022 on the horizon, … we’re delighted to be building closer ties with such an esteemed authority on sports and exercise medicine. While the CHLS will be an obvious beneficiary, we’re nevertheless confident that the whole HBKU community stands to gain from …

… Entity: College of Health and Life Sciences Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) recently concluded a number of seminars as part of the college’s mandate to augment students’ learning experiences … by Dr. Jean-Charles Grivel, director of the Deep Phenotyping Core at Sidra Medical and Research Center. It offered CHLS students, faculty, and other attendees an overview of microvesicles and the methods currently available for their … as well as microvesicles found in blood. Commenting on the college’s recent seminars, Dr. Edward Stuenkel, dean of CHLS, said: “The College is deeply committed to initiatives that aim to provide a well-rounded understanding of the …

… cancer progression laid the foundations for a recent seminar organized by the College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).  CHLS invited Professor Martin Bergo from the Karolinska Institute (Sweden) who is one of the lead scientists on one such … free radicals and antioxidants in health and disease. Speaking after the seminar, Omar Khan, assistant professor at CHLS, said: “It was a great pleasure to host Prof. Bergo for his talk. The latest data from his lab clearly questions the …

… areas such as personalized medicine Entity: College of Health and Life Sciences The College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), signed an agreement with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland … in areas such as pharmacogenomics and translational personalized medicine, which align with HBKU’s current priorities.  CHLS currently offers innovative and research-intensive Master of Science (MS) and PhD programs in Biological and … between Ireland and Qatar.  Highlighting the benefits of the joint cooperation, Dr. Edward Stuenkel, Founding Dean, CHLS, said: “Both our institutions are focused on improving the health of our societies through cutting-edge …