Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is providing its full support to Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) COVID-19 efforts through a volunteer program, which was carried out in the summer months of 2020.

In June, QBRI employed all of its efforts to provide high-caliber volunteers to HMC. The research institute also placed the capabilities of its research staff at HMC’s disposal, as they provided technical assistance within the corporation’s laboratories where needed.

Convalescent plasma was once the traditional therapeutic approach for preventing and treating bacterial and viral infections, but the development of antibiotics and vaccines saw its role greatly diminishing.

Outbreaks of pandemics such as Spanish influenza in the early 1990s and more recently Ebola and the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus restored convalescent plasma therapy to prominence, and COVID-19 has again brought its potential to the fore.

In line with its mission to frame debates on Islam in a global context, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has recently collaborated with Belgium’s Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven). This collaboration was reflected in joint academic activities between the Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) and KU Leuven’s Leuven Centre for the Study of Islam, Culture and Society (LCSICS) to deliver a virtual summer school and an international conference. It was cemented with a memorandum of understanding between the institutions.

A Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) faculty member’s dedicated work in many fields, including public health, population health and social computing, has been recognised with a prestigious honour.

Dr. Mowafa Said Househ PhD, an Associate Professor in the University’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE), has been elected Fellow of the International Academy for Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI), established in 2017 through the auspice of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA).

The 2021-2020 academic year kicked off on August 16 for new and returning students at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) with a virtual ‘Start to Academic Year 2020 - 2021’. In keeping with previous years, the event was held under the theme of Hayakom at HBKU while also marking the beginning of the university’s 10th anniversary milestone. It was an opportunity for students to meet future classmates, faculty and staff, and obtain key information about campus resources ahead of commencing their studies.

Since opening its doors 10 years ago, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has consistently encouraged its students to explore and develop novel solutions for today’s ever-changing world. In doing so, the University has continuously advocated for innovation in Qatar and further afield, and remains committed to building the bridges that are vital to achieving this goal. Both components of HBKU’s overarching mission are supported by an integrated and cutting-edge teaching and research environment, as well as an enduring spirit of entrepreneurship. 

Since opening its doors in 2010, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has consistently attracted renowned faculty and internationally-recognized researchers to develop academic programs, undertake cutting-edge research and train future generations of innovators and leaders. Their presence in turn reflects the diversity of content offered by six world-class colleges and three research institutes, as well as their shared mission to create an innovative research and teaching environment. 

Against a backdrop of exceptional global circumstances, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) welcomed back current undergraduate and graduate students for the start of the new academic year. Their return heralds a new chapter in their respective academic journeys, which this year coincides with HBKU’s 10th anniversary. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently welcomed its incoming class of 2020-2021, more than 360 highly talented students from diverse backgrounds, committed to the pursuit of an interdisciplinary and globally-minded research education. This year, applicants had the opportunity to compete for entry to  undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by HBKU’s six colleges. 

One established COVID-19 fact is that disease severity increases with age and in patients with underlying health conditions. This week, QBRI experts discuss the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the liver and its impact on patients suffering from liver disease.