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… and collaboration by a minimum of two HBKU entities. This program aims to foster connections between researchers in Qatar and their regional and international peers, offering exposure to new research directions, methodologies, and discoveries. The events must be held within Qatar. A key objective of the series is the engagement with Qatar’s governmental entities and national enterprises to identify new R&D initiatives, support knowledge transfer, …

… ever we are successfully providing a supportive and collaborative research environment for academics and scholars in Qatar, MENA and the rest of the world.” Open Access (OA) Week is an annual global event that takes place during the last … As a part of the 2020 Open Access Week, HBKU Press participated in the virtual event celebrating OA Week as organized by Qatar National Library (QNL). Dr. Rima Isaifan, Head of Academic Publishing at HBKU Press, was a panelist in a discussion … well the expectations and predictions for 2021 and beyond.    HBKU Press has been a pioneer of Open Access publishing in Qatar since its inception. It adopted an Open Access model on QScience.com, its academic, online publishing platform, …

… Research Associate Educational Qualifications PhD (Molecular and Human Genetics) MSc in Genetics and Biodiversity Entity Qatar Biomedical Research Institute Division Neurological Disorders Research Center Biography Dr. Afif Ben Mahmoud is an … Interests Identification of novel disease genes and their pathogenic variants in autism and human monogenic diseases in Qatar. Investigation of genetic diversity and recessive disorders in Arab populations in Qatar. Functional validation of novel genes associated with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder in the …

… programs, intensive lifestyle changes, and other initiatives. These include a randomized controlled (DIADEM-I) trial in Qatar which demonstrated that lifestyle intervention was highly effective in achieving remission, particularly in those … affected by this condition. Dr. Abdelilah Arredouani is a senior scientist at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute.  The thoughts and views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily … programs, intensive lifestyle changes, and other initiatives. These include a randomized controlled (DIADEM-I) trial in Qatar which demonstrated that lifestyle intervention was highly effective in achieving remission, particularly in those …

… culture.   During her two years at HBKU, Asma focused on a project to preserve the history of her native country, Qatar, and how it can be digitized to become widespread, particularly among today’s youth who instinctively look to the space as a primary source of information.  “One of my projects related to Qatar’s history and how we can digitize the information we have to reach more people. There are all these stories, but … language. The younger generation want something that's just fast, easy – big stories with general information about Qatar’s history.” “I felt that the younger generation doesn’t know enough about what Qatar has gone through to become the …

… activities advancing scholarships The College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of California, Berkeley, USA, … for academic and research excellence, PROSPER is committed to promote knowledge and develop competencies that benefit Qatar and the MENA region.” Professor Aasd Q. Ahmed said: “We are very positive about exploring new opportunities to … The College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of California, Berkeley, USA, …

… and interdisciplinary, while using innovative teaching tools and creative mediums.  Observing the great strides that Qatar has made in forming a knowledge-based economy, he said: “Having looked at education systems around the world, I feel that Qatar Foundation and the universities here are in an incredible position to be able to leverage new technologies and … and interdisciplinary, while using innovative teaching tools and creative mediums.  Observing the great strides that Qatar has made in forming a knowledge-based economy, he said: “Having looked at education systems around the world, I …

… Culture & Society, Oregon State University. HBKU’s CPP provides a uniquely situated venue for public conversation in Qatar and a center for both teaching and researching responses to policy questions of local and global relevance. In line with HBKU’s institutional goals, CPP transcends borders to facilitate expertise and build capacity in Qatar and beyond. Related News View all news CPP Makes Significant Contributions at … Culture & Society, Oregon State University. HBKU’s CPP provides a uniquely situated venue for public conversation in Qatar and a center for both teaching and researching responses to policy questions of local and global relevance. In line …

… platform for conversations between experts and the public on developments in the field of genomics. Part of the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)-funded Genomics, Islamic Ethics and Public Engagement (GIEPE), Genomie will also … by project co-lead Dr. Arzoo Ahmed with contributions by GIEPE lead Dr. Mohammad Ghaly, in addition to Dr. Said Ismail (Qatar Genome Project), and researchers affiliated with the QNRF project including Dr. Mehrunisha Suleman (The Health … genomics and Islamic ethics, and heighten awareness of the research strengths and interests of the academic community in Qatar and beyond.” For further information on joining the Genomie Project Steering Group, please contact …

… water management through produced water treatment, wastewater reuse, and waste-to-resource conversion to support Qatar’s circular economy. Projects Waste2Value - Biorefinery for Converting Waste Streams to Value-Added Products PURE - … for applications in soil enhancement, carbon sequestration, and sustainable energy. The project aligns strongly with Qatar National Vision 2030 and Qatar National Development Strategy by promoting sustainable economic development, efficient resource utilization, and …