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… keeping with its mission to improve and transform healthcare in Qatar and abroad, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) made a full contribution to November’s Diabetes Awareness Month.   The … efforts to tackle diabetes start as home, as does encouraging exercise, healthy eating habits and more. Key members of QBRI were at the Walkathon and a similar event held at Mall of Qatar to highlight current and future areas of research in … at promoting healthy food and highlighting the dangers of fast food. Parents were involved in an awareness talk with QBRI researchers who highlighted how following a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risks of diabetes. QBRI’s research …

… Entity: Qatar Biomedical Research Institute In support of World Alzheimer’s Month, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has joined forces with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to organize a webinar … CHeBA (Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing).  HBKU will be represented by Dr. Omar El-Agnaf, Executive Director, QBRI, who will provide an overview of the institute’s work and its dementia research opportunities. This educational … (Qatar National Health Strategy 2018-2022) and focal point for WHO Global Dementia Observatory project in Qatar.   QBRI has state of the art research facilities focusing on research related to diabetes, cancer and neurological …

… targeting of calcium signaling pathways for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders Dr. Yongsoo Park, Scientist QBRI ARG Novel Diagnostic Applications for Disease-Associated Aggregates of Parkinson’s disease and Related Disorders Dr. Omar El Agnaf, Principal Investigator QBRI ARG Towards better cancer care in pediatric oncology: exploring the biomarker and therapeutic potential of cancer testis antigens Dr. Julie Decock, Senior Scientist QBRI ARG Investigating the role of DUSP22 in metabolic disease Dr. Johan Ericsson, Associate Professor CHLS ARG …

… with interactive dementia workshop Entity: Qatar Biomedical Research Institute Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), marked World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, with a number of … with the condition. Building on last year’s successful initiative, ‘Memories Matter’ highlighted to local communities QBRI’s ongoing research, supporting the efforts to early diagnose and prevent Alzheimer’s, as well as other … the public about the importance of leading a healthy life in order to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. On September 26, QBRI and HMC also held a joint seminar titled Dementia – Time to Accept, which highlighted the early signs of Alzheimer’s …

… survival rates are comparatively lower for women below the age of 40 (2).  We dedicate the October 2021 edition of QBRI Insights to increasing breast cancer awareness and the importance of early screening, with the hope of providing … certain therapies and facilitate the implementation of personalized and precision medicine.  Breast Cancer Research at QBRI QBRI’s Translational Cancer and Immunity Centre (TCIC) focuses on two areas of cancer research: biomarker discovery and …

… HBKU’s Qatar Biomedical Research Institute Plays Key Role in Quest for Parkinson’s Treatment 30 Jun 2020 Home QBRI’s diagnostic technology used in successful phase 1 of clinical trials Entity: Qatar Biomedical Research Institute … against Parkinson’s disease has received a positive boost with a team from Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), providing the novel diagnostic technology used in a series of promising clinical trials in Europe. A trio of experts from QBRI – Executive Director Dr. Omar El-Agnaf alongside Research Associates Dr. Nour Majbour and Dr. Nishant Narayanan …

… QBRI's Blood Protein Biomarker Study Sheds Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder 12 Sep 2023 Home The Qatar Biomedical … hindering the development of accurate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. At the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), efforts are being made to unravel the mysteries of ASD and advance our understanding of this condition. While the … A  recent pilot study, led by  Dr. Omar El-Agnaf , Principal Investigator,   Neurological Disorders Research Center , QBRI,  had two main aims: 1) to identify potential blood protein biomarkers of ASD in the population of Qatar;  2) to …

… apparently healthy family members Entity: Qatar Biomedical Research Institute The Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has taken a major step forward in its mission to transform Qatar’s … healthy family members. At a special event held on October 17 to mark the signing of the agreement, members from QBRI and QGP outlined the full extent of both organizations’ cooperation.  The agreement will see a whole genome sequencing initiative for a large number of samples that are being collected as part of QBRI’s autism research program. The samples will be obtained from individuals with ASD and their families, and the …

… disease biomarker discovery research Entity: Qatar Biomedical Research Institute Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is partnering with global biotech company, Sengenics, to establish a … to mark the partnership, representatives from both organizations signed a five-year Platform Agreement that will pair QBRI’s equipment with Sengenics’ KREX protein array technology to facilitate autoantibody disease biomarker discovery research. The agreement covers QBRI’s three research centers—Cancer, Diabetes, and Neurological Disorders. Through this agreement, QBRI will serve as …

… (HBKU). Senior representatives of Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) and Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) shared their thoughts on lessons learned from the … to cement the role of science and technology in achieving resilience, globally. Dr. Omar El-Agnaf, Executive Director at QBRI: Through COVID-19, QBRI has learned to be adaptable and prepared for any eventuality. Although working remotely has meant less time to …