Doha - A two-day conference on precision healthcare, titled "Setting up Large-scale Programs to Empower Precision Health," concluded in Doha with the participation of Jordan and representatives from 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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The event, organized by the Qatar Precision Healthcare Institute in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer under the World Health Organization, aimed to exchange expertise in genomics and biobanking. It sought to empower policymakers and scientists to develop national initiatives in precision healthcare through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Discussions focused on the latest strategies and advancements in implementing comprehensive genomic programs.
Saeed Ismail, Acting Director of the Qatar Precision Healthcare Institute, highlighted the conference's goal of transferring expertise to professionals planning to launch national programs. He noted that the upcoming phase would focus on integrating laboratory findings into clinical care at hospitals and health centers.
Ismail reported that over 40,000 genomes have been analyzed so far, including samples from around 35,000 Qatari citizens and 5,000 Arab residents. He explained that most participants were healthy individuals, which facilitated the creation of a genetic map and reference database for the Qatari and Arab populations.
Moving forward, efforts will shift toward collecting samples from patients, particularly those affected by priority diseases such as hereditary genetic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other prevalent conditions. This approach aims to deepen understanding of genetic factors contributing to these diseases, enabling more effective preventive measures.
The conference marked a step forward in promoting collaboration and advancing precision healthcare globally, with a focus on applying genomic research to clinical practices.
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