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Research at QBRI
Discover and develop strategies for early diagnosis and therapeutic interventions for neurological disorders, with an emphasis on autism in Qatar and beyond.
Translate discoveries into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for diabetes and associated disorders in Qatar and beyond.
Develop diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies to optimize cancer care with a focus on breast cancer in Qatar and beyond.
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Testimonials
At QBRI, we are committed to advancing biomedical research across diabetes, cancer, and neurological disorders to address Qatar’s health priorities and contribute to global progress. Through our three research centers, we bring together multidisciplinary expertise, innovation, and collaboration to translate scientific discoveries into better health outcomes, while supporting HBKU’s mission to advance knowledge and research capacity in Qatar and beyond.
Dr. Edward Stuenkel
Executive Director of QBRI
Neurological disorders are among the most complex challenges in biomedical research. Addressing them requires different perspectives, and that is one of the strengths of the NDRC. Our research ranges from fundamental discovery to work that can improve diagnosis and treatment. As Acting Scientific Director, my ambition is to build on the scientific strengths of the Center and strengthen the NDRC’s position as a leading research center in the region. Our collaborations in Qatar and with leading institutions worldwide allow us to address important scientific questions on an international scale. Ultimately, our aim is to produce excellent science that advances the field and makes a difference for patients and their families in Qatar and beyond.
Dr. Jouke-Jan Hottenga
Senior Scientist, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute
Uniquely placed within the Qatari biomedical R&D landscape, QBRI is set to act as a cornerstone for excellent research, entrepreneurial innovation, and clinical translation in the fields of cancer, diabetes and neurological disorders that represent an important unmet need of the local society. My ambition as director of the QBRI’s Translational Oncology Research Center (TORC) is to foster the development and implementation of precision oncology in Qatar, promoting multilevel collaborations and bringing TORC’s basic, translational and clinical research to the new levels, aspiring to deliver ground-breaking discoveries and targeted therapies to cancer patients.
Dr. Vladimir Katanaev
Scientific Director, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute
QBRI features multi-interdisciplinary infrastructures and aims to enhance health care management for diabetes, cancer, and neurological disorders by conducting cutting-edge research and translating discoveries into clinical settings—thereby improving patient well-being and enabling the implementation of precision medicine. As Scientific Director of the Diabetes Research Center (DRC), I aspire to propel the DRC to a new level in line with global scientific standards, mobilize international collaborations, drive breakthroughs in precision diabetes care, and develop effective strategies for the prevention and intervention of metabolic disorders such as obesity.
Dr. Cong-Yi (CY) Wang
Principal Investigator and Scientific Director, Diabetes Research Center