Qatar
Sheikha Moza attends opening of Sidra Precision Medicine and Genomics summit
Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation ( QF) entity, began its three day Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2025 Tuesday with an opening ceremony in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, highlighting the advancements in genomics and precision medicine.
The opening ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad al-Mahmoud, Minister of Public Health; senior officials and government leaders; diplomats as well as high-level representatives from international healthcare and academic institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, chief executive officer, Sidra Medicine, noted that at Sidra Medicine, it is not about research alone.
"Our work is deeply aligned with Qatar's national priorities. Through precision medicine research and biotechnology, we are supporting economic diversification, the development of human capital, and a resilient health ecosystem, advancing the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the ambitions of Qatar Foundation,” continued the CEO.
The official noted that Sidra Medicine is part of a framework that is building a healthier future, not only for one patient, but for the nation and for future generations. "The real outcome is personalised, empathetic care. Together, let us shape a future where innovation, compassion, and national purpose converge, where healthcare is not only advanced, but deeply human,” she added.
In his opening remarks, Prof Khalid Fakhro, chief research officer, Sidra Medicine said that Sidra Medicine stands as an integrated academic medical centre that combines research, education and clinical care bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications.
"Qatar has long recognised—through a far-sighted vision—that true progress can only be achieved through a solid base of science and knowledge. The fruits of this vision are evident in many places, most notably Education City, where schools, universities and research institutes have turned strategic vision into tangible reality, becoming beacons of science and innovation across diverse fields, while also serving as engines of the knowledge economy and pillars of sustainability,” he highlighted.
The PMFG Summit 2025, focuses on three major transformative pillars: AI in Genomics, Clinical Trials and Real-World Implementation; and Precision Medicine Implementation/Population Genomics & Future Frontiers, mirroring a comprehensive direction to integrate research, technology, and clinical care into population-scale practice.