The Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council has officially announced the launch of BioMed community. The inaugural meeting of the community was attended on 12 November 2024 at the Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery. It is indeed a significant milestone for the biomedical sector in Qatar.
Ms. Nejoud M. Al-Jehani, Senior Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation at QRDI Council said: “Launching the BioMed Community, marks a significant step forward for Qatar’s biomedical research landscape. By fostering collaboration among key players in the industry, we are creating a powerful network that will not only drive innovative research but also address critical health challenges facing both Qatar and the global community. This community will be an important force in advancing Qatar’s RDI sector and will shape the future of biomedical research and innovation, contributing to the achievement of the Qatar National Vision 2030”.
Under the slogan Connecting Minds & Shaping the Future of BioMed in Qatar, the BioMed Community is designed to bring together academic researchers, healthcare practitioners, industry representatives, policymakers, and international experts in the biomedical sector and encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation to address the most pressing health and biomedical challenges facing Qatar and the broader global community.
Starting with a welcome speech by Ms. Nejoud M. Al-Jehani, and a keynote by Dr. Hilal Lashuel, RDI Advisor to the Chairperson at Qatar Foundation, the agenda included inspiring sessions by valuable speakers including, Shk. Mohamed Hamad Al-Thani, Director of the Public Health Department, Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Ms. Asiya Ismail Odugleh-Kolev, Integrated Health Services (IHS), World Health Organization (WHO), and Dr. Rana Lonnen, Healthcare Venture Capital, in addition to Dr. Sara Abdulla, Research Program Expert at QRDI Council, and Dr. Omar F. Boukhris, Research Program Director, from QRDI Council.
Community participants will have the opportunity to unlock numerous benefits aimed at strengthening Qatar's biomedical sector. Among these privileges are access to research funding options, including QRDI Council grants and additional funding sources. Participants will also be offered opportunities to collaborate with renowned researchers and innovators, industry leaders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers on innovative projects and clinical trials. Not only will they be able to influence and shape future healthcare policies, but they will also have the opportunity to expand and nurture their knowledge through various training opportunities. Therefore, involvement in the community will significantly contribute to the progress of biomedical research in Qatar.
The launch of the Qatar BioMed Community represents the country's commitment to building a world-leading biomedical ecosystem focused on research and innovation toward the betterment of society. This community initiative and endeavour corresponds with Qatar's national vision of sustainable development that aims to make Qatar a world leader in healthcare through an ideal future with healthier and connected living.
