Sheikha Moza inaugurates Qatar Precision Health Institute

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, formally launched Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), an umbrella institute br...

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, formally launched Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), an umbrella institute bringing together existing strengths in the field of health sciences and genomics within Qatar Biobank and Qatar Genome Program to help accelerate the countrys adoption of personalized healthcare.

The official launch was attended by Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani along with a number of Their Excellencies ministers and dignitaries.

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser spoke at the formal launch event, and lauded Qatars leadings role in the region. Her Highness said, "I am proud that Qatar was the first country in the region to establish a population-based genome program, and has played a pioneering role in ensuring that Arab genomes are included in global genomic databases.

"Qatars efforts have led to faster and more accurate diagnoses of multiple diseases for people from the region. QPHI is building on those successes and taking our knowledge forward to implement clinical solutions that will lead to a healthier future not only for our citizens but for people around the world.