HER HIGHNESS SHEIKHA MOZA FORMALLY LAUNCHES QATAR PRECISION HEALTH INSTITUTE

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of available genome data comes from Western Europe and North America. Through research and clinical trials conducted at QPHI, we aim to improve the representation of Arab genomes in these datasets, empowering scientists to unravel the complete map of genomes that define the allelic spectrum of the human race, including Africa, East and Southeast Asia."

QPHI will advance the study of the Arab genome through recruiting Qataris and long-time residents in large numbers, analyzing their biological samples, as well as information about their health and lifestyle. In doing so, it will make vital data accessible for researchers across the region and the world. Partnerships with leading global genomics institutes, including The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, as well as the Health Institutes of Turkey will ensuring the transferability of discoveries, and strengthen genomics research on a global scale.

To date, Qatar Genome Programme has sequenced the genomes of over 40,000 Qataris or long-term Qatar residents, generating a wealth of data that has helped to inform diagnoses and treatments that have saved lives.

Through the use of precision medicine, a great number of diseases can be detected early, or avoided altogether. Interventions such as rapid genetic screening for heart patients has led to targeted treatment and a reduction in the number of days patients need to stay in hospital, while mandatory newborn screening through heel prick tests screens for over 80 disorders, giving doctors and parents the ability to detect treatable diseases before clinical presentation.

By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge research with clinical applications, QPHI will equip healthcare providers with the means to provide personalized treatment and elevate the standard of care while cementing Qatar's position as a frontrunner in precision medicine on the global stage.

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For more about QPHI, please visit qphi.org.qa

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