The Arab Global Scholars initiative connects 895 Arab scholars with institutions worldwide to advance science, research, and capacity-building projects. The community discusses pressing regional challenges and explores solutions, including AI, sustainability, and post-conflict recovery.
The Qatar Genome Program aims to decipher the genetic makeup of Middle Eastern populations and build a foundation for precision medicine. With over 30,000 whole genomes collected, researchers are mining genomic data to produce meaningful findings and promote international collaboration.
A comprehensive genetic study found actionable pharmacogenomic variation affecting drugs in the Qatari population, highlighting diverse distribution of variants compared to other world populations. The study suggests potential implications for preemptive pharmacogenomic implementation in Qatar and beyond.
A high-resolution map of Arab and Middle Eastern population genetics has been unveiled, providing new insights into human history in the region. The study revealed that ancient populations in the Arabian Peninsula played a central role in early human migration out of Africa.
A global initiative involving Qatar Foundation Research has identified 13 loci associated with severe COVID-19 severity. The study highlights the importance of diversity in genetic datasets and paves the way for future therapeutic targets.
A comprehensive genetic study in Qatar identifies genetic associations with 45 clinically relevant traits, shedding new light on the genetic architecture of clinical laboratory tests. The study highlights the importance of further research to define the genetic architecture of diseases in the Middle East region.