Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has published a first-of-its-kind study on population-specific transcriptomic profiles of breast tumors that includes patients from Qatar and highlights the importance of precision medicine in cancer at a population level.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), yesterday underlined the powerful role of the healthcare sector and several QF institutes in the country’s fight against COVID-19.
This came during her address at the convocation ceremony of Education City universities that took place virtually.
“We have spoken before about the direct and profound impact of both the health and education sectors on all other sectors. Indeed, this pandemic has proven the extent of this impact,” she said.
“As soon as the crisis affected the health sector, it swept through others, and drew attention to the necessity of doubling our emphasis on this sector,” she added.
27 May 2021 - 20:12
The Peninsula
Doha: The Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser gave a speech at the QF Convocation for Class of 2020 and 2021, highlighting the achievements of universities and students in fighting the pandemic, and how that experience will enable graduates to face new realities and shape the future as it changes.
“Always remember, crises will ultimately fade away. But, you, with your knowledge and expertise, will forever remain,” she reminded the graduates.
The full speech of Her Highness: As in previous years, I feel immense pride attending the graduation of a new batch of students from the universities at Education City, and during these exceptional circumstances.
QF’s AI project helps detect ‘disinformation’
24 May 2021 - 8:18
Preslav Nakov, a computer scientist at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) a member of Qatar Foundation
By Fazeena Saleem | The Peninsula
Doha: At present the World Health Organization’s main concern is fighting the pandemic, but then its secondary concern is fighting disinformation. It has raised concern over an ‘infodemic’ - information including false or misleading information in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak.
The first step to stop fake news and propaganda is to verify sources and that will help building a better internet, says Preslav Nakov, a computer scientist at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) a member of Qatar Foundation.
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