Stories / Health
How Qatar’s renaissance in research can be exported to the world
7 min readGenetics pioneer Dr. Khalid Fakhro, Head of Research at QF’s Sidra Medicine and Director of the hospital’s Precision Medicine Program, explains why the Arab scientific community is vital to building the future.
An Arab scientist's 18-year journey to understand cancer in the Arab population
6 min readDr. Lotfi Chouchane, Professor at QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, led research that uncovered cancer biomarkers
“My life changed thanks to the tests I did at Qatar Biobank”
3 min readMaha Kafood experiences first-hand the benefits of precision healthcare at the QF entity
Economies driven by science and innovation are the way forward, says expert at QF
6 min readDr. Ali Sultan, a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, shares key insights on how the Arab World can continue to grow
QF hosts breast cancer awareness event for contracted workers
3 min readMedical providers from across Qatar share knowledge and expertise with attendees
“Research alliances are the key to advance scientific research in the Arab world,” says QF scientist
5 min readDr. Halima Bensmail, Principal Scientist at HBKU, emphasizes education and community awareness in fostering Arab youth's belief in the value of research
“It's OK not to be OK, because we're here to help”
6 min readQF Student Housing provides peer-to-peer mental health advocacy and support through trained live-in advisors
“I aspire that one day medicine attains the level of precision seen in engineering,” says QF expert
5 min readDr. Fatima Kafoud, Clinic and Laboratory Manager at Qatar Biobank, believes community participation in long-term genetic research is pivotal to enhance quality of life
Pushing AI boundaries to create impact on people's lives
4 min readQF's Stars of Science season 14 finalist Shada Bennbaia leverages AI technologies to minimize the risks of cardiovascular diseases.
QF to host World Autism Awareness Day event at Oxygen Park
3 min readPUE-organized activities designed to promote awareness and understanding among community
QF’s Qader Award opens doors for people with autism
3 min readApplications for fifth cycle will be accepted until 5 April
Sporting landscape in Qatar has changed for women, says QF alumna
4 min readPersonal trainer Sahar ElRefai highlights benefits of exercise on the physical and mental health of women
The impact of the World Cup on Qatar continues
4 min readQF community members discuss how the momentum from the world’s biggest sporting event has reignited their interest in sports and fitness
How to talk to your child about natural disasters?
4 min readPsychologists speak about the impact the Türkiye -Syria earthquake can have on mental health
Her Highness Sheikha Moza walks in solidarity with Türkiye-Syria earthquake victims
7 min readActive and healthy lifestyles as well as women and girls in sports were among the highlights of activities at QF on National Sport Day
Qatar’s accessibility transformation makes space for adaptive athletes
7 min readAhmed Al-Shahrani, who was a panelist on QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Twitter Spaces talk, sees a great inclusive future for those in Qatar
Why we need to stop bullying footballers for missed penalties
5 min readAhead of the world’s biggest football tournament, QF’s Professor Craig LaMay, from Northwestern Qatar, sheds light on what it takes to build a better sports culture
Children are little mirrors of what we say and do as adults
4 min readQF school psychologist explains how a child's first school is their home
How happy, content women can empower future generations
5 min readQF’s Sidra Medicine prioritizes women as it marks World Mental Health Month
QF’s WISH sheds light on how science of genetics can help children and their parents
6 min readLack of awareness main reason for reduced numbers of premarital screenings
Are you a workaholic or just a hard worker?
4 min readWith October marking World Mental Health Month, WCM-Q psychologist highlights the impact of being addicted to work
Data from QF’s Qatar Genome Programme improves breast cancer screening
3 min readCollaborative efforts see research findings being taken from bench to bedside
When asking “Are you OK?” is not enough
6 min readExperts across Qatar Foundation weigh in on the types of stigmas surrounding mental health
QF's WISH summit looks at the future of hospitals after covid
6 min readMedical experts discuss how healthcare facilities of the future can be pandemic-proof
Female athletes too often accept body-shaming comments to focus on achievements
4 min readDuring Mental Health Awareness month, Nadira Salsabila, an HBKU student and athlete, shares experiences of sports-related bullying on the eve of the world’s biggest football tournament
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends WISH 2022 closing ceremony
3 min readFinal day discussions focus on sport, accessibility, and equity in healthcare
“Now and before”: International Trade Union Confederation commends Qatar reforms to protect workers
4 min readITUC Official: Qatar’s heat stress law is assisting European nations as they face climate change
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser opens QF’s WISH 2022
6 min readBuilding more resilient health systems and advancing biotech innovation among key discussions on opening day
Art for mental health support in Sidra Medicine
3 min readArt therapist and researcher in Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine explains how art is used as an outlet to cope during patients’ hospital stay
How to win Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science
3 min readNeuroscientist Dr Walid Albanna talks about his journey from contestant to judge, and where he sees the hit TV show going next
Qatar researchers at forefront of personalized treatment for breast cancer patients
5 min readOncologist speaking at a QF conference for women in science says Arab women to be made aware of signs and symptoms of breast cancer
How to identify signs of potential domestic violence before marrying your future husband
7 min readA psychiatric consultant and an expert in family policy development from Qatar Foundation stress the importance of observing key factors, and provide scientific advice on how to deal with such cases.
How art can help create a safe space for pediatric patients
4 min readQF art therapist talks about different tools that be used used for stress and pain management in children
QF students prepare for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ with their own ‘international’ tournament
4 min readQatar Academy Doha competition sees students represent different nations and broaden their cultural knowledge
Balancing faith and health: the struggle for diabetics who want to fast throughout Ramadan
4 min readType 1 diabetes patient Aisha Al-Dosari speaks about her experience trying to find symmetry between a desire to fast and following medical advice
Scientists at QF develop a platform to give doctors access to data from smartwatches
4 min readUmmar Abbas, Senior Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute, leads the development of SIHA – a decision support system for clinicians that uses data from wearables
QF research center works on early diagnosis of autism
3 min readDr. Fouad Alshaban, Senior Scientist at the Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC), Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, talks about the new autism detection tool, the success of it, and costs associated with autism treatments.
HMC’s diabetes reversal program – a product of QF research
6 min readQNRF-funded clinical trial demonstrated that diabetes remission can be achieved by intensive lifestyle intervention
Who decides who is an ideal mother?
3 min readDr. Zainab Imam from Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine along with Dr. Sharifa Al Emadi from DIFI talk about the mental health toll on a parent when outsiders share their unwanted opinions
Medical students at QF talk about the pros and cons of virtual learning
6 min readDespite the challenges, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar students support blended learning even after the pandemic is over
Op-ed: A young patient with gangrene made me consider a specialization in diabetes
5 min readJosephine Bou Akar, a nurse at QF, talks about her journey in trying to raise awareness of diabetes through her work as a nurse at QF schools
QF psychologist explains how ADHD can be a strength
3 min readLearnings from the pandemic are helping children with attention disorders thrive in school
Feeding Qatar Foundation’s men on the move
12 min readEnsuring that QF’s contractual migrant workforce experiences a taste of home three times a day
Psychologist at QF explains why being connected in a hyper digital world comes at the cost of our wellbeing
4 min readWCM-Q’s Sobia Rahman sheds light on why the human mind could be struggling with distraction in today’s hyperconnected world
“Coach Jamie taught me how to play football and I love him very much”
3 min readSalem Aleida, who has autism, is proud of his football skills, thanks to QF’s ability friendly program
QF empowers the community to get active for National Sport Day
4 min readHer Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, accompanied by football icon David Beckham, awards winners of inaugural Women and Girls Football Initiative at Education City Stadium
Instilling a love of sports in the country’s youth
5 min readAs National Sports Day 2022 approaches, students from Qatar Leadership Academy and Qatar Academy Sidra – both QF schools – share their thoughts on the impact of athletics on their lives
QF’s ability friendly program inspires children to dream big
3 min readFive-year-old Layaan Al Jomaa has Down Syndrome and hopes to one day become a world champion swimmer
As Omicron spreads, it is “more important than ever to get the booster shot”, says infectious disease expert at QF
4 min readLaith Abu-Raddad, Professor at Qatar Foundation partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, states it is too early to draw comparisons to the ending of the Spanish Flu
Virtual learning has increased girls' access to education, but they need confidence and opportunity, experts tell 2021 WISE Summit
4 min readThe biennial WISE Summit, organized by QF’s global education initiative, explored the role of media and technology in enabling girls to learn and make decisions about their future
QF workers take advantage of preventive breast cancer screening
4 min readHealth education efforts offered free of charge to educate and empower workers across Education City
In her own words: What it’s like to get yourself checked for breast cancer in your 20s
5 min readRyme Alhussayni, a member of QF’s Communication Directorate, writes about her family history of breast cancer and her bumpy journey of getting herself checked
QF schools strive to support children with diabetes
4 min readQatar Diabetes Association provides regular training and ongoing support to school nurses
Diabetes ambassadors amplify the voice of the youth
3 min readQDA program launched to raise awareness and in support of World Diabetes Day
Away from the pursuit of perfection, when is aesthetic surgery a psychological and physical necessity?
5 min readAway from the pursuit of perfection, when is aesthetic surgery a psychological and physical necessity?
