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    Symposium 2026

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    The 10th QU Health Sector Annual Research Symposium 2026

    Date: October 14th–15th, 2026

    Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Venue: Qatar University, Research Complex Building (H-10)

     Register: Registration form for 10th QU Health Sector Annual Research Symposium 2026  











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    The QU health sector annual research symposium offers a platform for faculty members, students, clinical affiliates, and other institutional partners to present their research findings, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration through formal scientific presentations. It aims to highlight ongoing research efforts, promote interdisciplinary dialogue, and strengthen the research and innovation ecosystem across the health sector. 




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    From Evidence to Impact: Research, Innovation, and Policy for Better Health

    The symposium aims to:

    • Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and innovators to drive meaningful health outcomes.
    • Highlight the role of research and innovation in shaping evidence-informed health policies.














    1st day: October 14th, 2026, H-10 Auditorium (G103)

    2nd day: October 15th, 2026, H-10 Auditorium (G103)

    • Keynote speech: TBD.
    • Eight (6) Mic Drop Masters level graduate students oral presentations.
    • Eight (6) Mic Drop PhD candidate graduate students oral presentations.
    • Five (5) presentations from selected Research Network Groups, delivered by RNG leads and faculty members across the QU Health colleges and the Biomedical Research Center (BRC).
    • Panel discussion session.









    Dr. Abdullah Shaito


    Representative, Biomedical Research Center (BRC)

    Dr. Aisha Naeem

    Research Specialist, Committee Chair

    Dr. Alaaldin Alkilany

    Research Coordinator, College of Pharmacy (CPH)

    Dr. Nebu Philip

    Research Coordinator, College of Dental Medicine (CDEM)

    Dr. Feras Alali

    Acting Director of Biomedical Research Center (BRC)

    Dr. Mashael Alshafai

    Director of Research and Graduate Studies Office, VPHMS

    Dr. Michail Nomikos

    Research Coordinator, College of Medicine (CMED)

    Dr. Mohamed Elrayess

    Director of Research Planning and Development, VPRI

    Dr. Moustafa Al Hariri

    Section Head of Simulation Lab, QU Health Sector

    Dr. Mustapha Mohammed

    Research Associate, QU Health Sector

    Dr. Saddam Kanaan

    Representative, College of Health Sciences (CHS)

    Dr. Waqas Sami

    Research Coordinator, College of Nursing (CNRS)





    Dr. Ali Latif 

    Dr. Ali Latif MBBS, MPH, FFPH

    Ali is the Chief of Strategic Planning and Performance at Hamad Medical Corporation leading numerous strategy, planning and performance initiatives across the organization. He has helped plan the establishment of several new hospital facilities and fund key investments addressing national and organizational priorities. Being committed to data-driven decision-making, he continues to lead on enhancing the quality and availability of data and intelligence to ensure patients get the best care possible.

    A public health physician by background, he has previously worked across a range of different healthcare organizations in the United Kingdom including hospitals, primary care trusts and the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). He is a keen advocate of universal healthcare, exploring ways to ensure policy and care delivery mechanisms facilitate the safest and most equitable care for all.


     









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