QU Health holds Cardiovascular Research Symposium
16 Apr 2021 - 10:56
The Peninsula
Qatar University (QU) Health’s Cardiovascular Research Network Group in Qatar successfully hosted the first Cardiovascular Research Symposium featuring local and international speakers within the cardiovascular research field.
The event took place virtually with over 40 attendees and five invited speakers. The event was moderated by the Research Coordinator within QU Health, Dr. Gerhild ZaunerKoudelka, from the Vice President for Medical and Health Sciences Office.
Dr. Fatima Mraiche, Section Head of Research and Graduate Studies - College of Pharmacy, Vice President for Medical and Health Sciences Office, QU Health, who is also leading the QU Health Cardiovascular Research Network Group, opened the session by introducing the group and its current and future aims.
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