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… of HBKU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences 17 Jan 2016 Home Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the appointment of Dr. Amal Mohammed Al Malki as Founding Dean of its College of … College of Humanities and Social Sciences will be a valuable, vibrant addition, not only to our university, but also to Qatari society. Prior to joining Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Dr. Al Malki was Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where she became Education City’s first Qatari faculty member. She first joined Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar in 2005 as a visiting professor after …
… Abstract submissions are open for the poster session, which will showcase research on polygenic risk scores conducted in Qatar and worldwide. The conference program will focus on four key topics: Polygenic Risk Scores: From development to … part of clinical practice. APM2025 will highlight the clinical utility of available PRS developed internationally and in Qatar, and will cover the latest methods for developing them. The challenges and limitations for implementing PRS in … applied in clinical settings and will foster impactful partnerships that can advance healthcare, research, and policy in Qatar and beyond. I am hoping that this conference, focused on the latest advances in precision medicine, will be a …
… spare time to spend time doing things they enjoy just for the fun of it. With certain restrictions still in place across Qatar to contain the spread of COVID-19, leisurely activities for children remain limited; however, the extra time … Press is able to meet a consumer need and adapt its services to changing times as it continues to promote literacy in Qatar. “Even when things return to ‘normal’ there will still be a market for consumers using delivery applications … they are available to readers to purchase through multiple avenues. “COVID-19 has thrown the world a curveball and Qatar has set a precedent around the world with how well it has adapted to the global upset. In all aspects of the public …
… 28 Aug 2016 Home In the presence of several honored guests, including Ambassador Dana Shell Smith of the US Embassy in Qatar and Dean Clinton Francis of the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) College of Law and Public Policy, Squire Patton … Fellow from a non-US law school. Ms. Al Khulaifi, who completed her undergraduate studies at Georgetown University in Qatar, has just embarked on her second year as a law student at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and is the Foundation’s third Fellow from Qatar. Since its establishment in 2000, the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation has awarded fellowships to more than 190 law …
… HBKU’s Qatari Graduates to Empower a Self-Sustaining Economy 06 May 2018 Home Qatari students constitute nearly 40 percent of the Class of 2018 This year – as the State finalizes its sequent five-year plan, National Development Strategy 2018-2022 – HBKU graduates 78 Qatari students, who now hold their master’s degrees across a myriad of higher education academic programs. Be they in … Qatari students constitute nearly 40 percent of the Class of 2018 This year – as the State finalizes its sequent five-year plan, National Development Strategy 2018-2022 – HBKU graduates 78 Qatari students, who now hold their master’s degrees across a myriad of higher education academic programs. Be they in …
… of Chemistry (RSC) and the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) in collaboration with Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). This conference will catalyze scientific discoveries, industry … for networking, professional development, and recognition. Strengthen international partnerships and establish Qatar as a hub for scientific collaboration in materials science and sustainable technologies. Who Should Attend? … Science and Engineering, HBKU Organizing Committee Dr. Thomas Daniel Seers Associate Professor Texas A&M University at Qatar Dr. Tony Kenyon Professor University College London Alejandra Palermo Head of Global Inclusion Royal Society of …
… QBRI Concludes Alzheimer’s Disease Month Awareness Campaign 05 Oct 2021 Home Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) wrapped up its World Alzheimer’s Month campaign with a webinar titled: … causes the disease, and “why” it exists. The NDRC focuses on research into neurological disorders of high prevalence in Qatar and the pan-Arab region, using experimental disease modeling, biomarker analyses, gene therapy, and stem cell … at the Geriatrics and Long Term Care Department, Rumailah Hospital, presented a roadmap on dementia research in Qatar and discussed how to get involved in future research opportunities. Speaking about the Alzheimer’s campaign, Dr. …
… Maker-Majlis Tackles UN Sustainable Development Goals at HBKU 28 Sep 2019 Home Four-day event connects global goals, Qatari youth, the Islamic world and Qatar’s strategic objectives From competitions to elevator pitches, and much more, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) first Maker-Majlis fulfilled its objective to better connect Qatari youth with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In doing so, the event heightened awareness … Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) first Maker-Majlis fulfilled its objective to better connect Qatari youth with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In doing so, the event heightened awareness …
… research, knowledge exchange, and impact Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, attended the commencement … priorities and growing role in shaping regional and global academic discussions. The ceremony, held today, May 3, at the Qatar National Convention Center, was attended by His Excellency Mr. Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim, the Speaker of the … bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, said: “The State of Qatar has chosen to be at the forefront, leveraging its knowledge base and commitment to nurturing conscious, capable, …
… Can Gene Signatures Explain Why Some Breast Cancers Are Resistant to Chemotherapy? 21 Oct 2021 Home Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has published a new study in a … of the most common cancer types among women, with an estimated incidence of 1.5 million new cases per year globally. In Qatar, breast cancer accounts for approximately a third of all cancer cases in women. The disease is identified when … without significant benefit. A team of scientists from the Translational Cancer and Immunity Center (TCIC) at Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently conducted a study to …