WCM-Q Research on Key Protein Helps Explain How Obesity Leads to Type-2 Diabetes
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) made new discoveries on the essential role played by a protein called Sirtuin1 in the metabolism of fat and how depletion of this protein…
Scientists Explore How AI Can Help Accelerate the Fight Against Disease in QF’s WISH Panel
Virtual discussion assesses the role of machine learning and data science in developing quicker and more targeted treatments – including as a response to COVID-19 Using Artificial Intelligence to help…
MoPH Conducts Pilot Study on COVID-19 Environmental Testing
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) launched a COVID-19 environmental testing pilot, in partnership with a number of governmental, educational and research institutions in Qatar, to support and enhance surveillance…
WCM-Q Research Probes Link Between Obesity and Diabetes
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) made new discoveries that could help explain a problem that has perplexed scientists for years – why some obese people get Type-2 Diabetes while…
Equine Veterinary Medical Center Establishes Ethical Committee
An ethical committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center (EVMC), a member of Qatar Foundation, was established after receiving approval and authorisation from…
Experts Convene for WCM-Q Conference on Proteomics
Experts and leading scientists across the region recently convened for the inaugural mini-symposium on Proteomics at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q). Proteomics is the large-scale study of all proteins…
Qatar Plans Region’s Largest Diabetes Research Project
Following the award of a five-year programme funding by Qatar Foundation’s Qatar National Research Fund and co-funded by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) through the Academic Health System (AHS), the region’s…
Double Celebration for Trailblazing WCM-Q Researcher
Professor of Medicine Dr Rayaz Malik had cause to celebrate on two separate occasions this year after being listed among the UK’s most influential diabetes researchers and also winning the…
Students Learn Professional Research Skills at WCM-Q
Teams of students from high schools across Qatar went head-to-head as they presented research posters to a panel of experts. The High School Research Competition was organised by the Student…
Neurosurgeon Wins Top Prize in Season 10 of Stars of Science
Walid Albanna emerged as the top innovator in the Season 10 Grand Finale of Stars of Science. A firm favourite amongst jurors, innovators, and the public, the 35 year-old Palestinian neurosurgeon successfully…