Sidra Medicine to host “Women in Science: The journey towards precision medicine” conference – The Peninsula

Sidra Medicine to host “Women in Science: The journey towards precision medicine” conference – The Peninsula

Doha: Sidra Medicine will host its first “Women in science: the journey towards precision medicine” conference on 28 May 2022. The CME accredited and hybrid event will focus on understanding the complex molecular mechanisms governing women’s health.

Conference co-chair, Dr Souhaila Al Khodor, director of maternal and child Health division in the research branch at Sidra Medicine said: “Women have complex biological systems, that are interconnected and tightly regulated. Some of these systems are also “unique” to their gender. Recent advances in sequencing and omics technologies have enabled researchers around the world to assess these complex interactions with great depth. We look forward to discussing the most innovative translational and clinical approaches aimed at tackling diseases affecting women.”

Dr. Cristina Maccalli, principal investigator of the laboratory of Immune and Biological Therapy at Sidra Medicine and Co-chair of the conference said: “As a women’s and children’s academic medical center, Sidra Medicine is leading the journey in Qatar in the application of precision medicine. We are looking forward to welcoming some of the Qatar’s national experts as well as international speakers – who will be sharing best practice methodologies and knowledge that will ultimately benefit collaboration and patient care in tackling women's diseases and