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Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Sidra inks research, education, children's health agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH), one of the world's leading paediatric hospitals. The agreement focuses on collaboration across key areas of clinical service, research, and education in children's health. The MoU was signed by Dr. Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, chief executive officer of Sidra Medicine, and Matthew Shaw, chief executive officer of GOSH, in the presence of Duncan Hill, the British Deputy Ambassador to Qatar. The partnership outlines a multi-year framework aimed at advancing treatment pathways for rare paediatric diseases, including the development and application of gene therapies. It will also enhance joint capabilities in clinical trial design and implementation, helping to drive progress in personalised paediatric medicine. Dr. Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, CEO of Sidra Medicine, said: 'Our MoU with Great Ormond Street Hospital reflects our forward-looking vision to integrate global expertise into localised care models. With GOSH, we are building a knowledge bridge that will enhance clinical practice and drive the next wave of paediatric innovation with measurable impact on patient care.' The alliance will create a coordinated referral system to facilitate timely access to advanced laboratory testing, ensuring specialized care for children with complex conditions, including genetic disorders and rare diseases. This streamlined approach will also improve diagnostic efficiency and support the creation of personalized treatment plans. Matthew Shaw, CEO of GOSH, said: 'What we are building together with Sidra Medicine will strengthen paediatric health systems for the future by leveraging expertise in clinical care, research, data and innovation, and education and training. By combining our expertise, we are not only supporting current clinicians but also laying the foundation for a more connected, resilient, and equitable model of global child health.' Under the agreement, both institutions will roll out education and skills exchange initiatives to support the next generation of healthcare professionals. This includes pathways for physicians, nurses, allied health staff, through international fellowships, observerships, and training programmes. Prof. Ibrahim Janahi, chief medical officer at Sidra Medicine, said: 'Sidra Medicine's partnership with GOSH creates valuable opportunities for training, fellowships, and medical education, bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Our joint efforts will foster innovation, strengthen clinical skills as well as our medical education programmes. 'This will help us develop a more knowledgeable and future-ready paediatric healthcare workforce, which will also ultimately improve how we provide paediatric care services.' The MoU with GOSH also aligns with Sidra Medicine's Clinical Trials Programme, which focuses on the development of effective treatments for paediatric rare diseases. Prof. Khalid Fakhro, chief research officer at Sidra Medicine, said: 'Sidra Medicine's unique genetic data on Arab populations, combined with GOSH's advanced secure data environment, world-class clinical and research expertise, creates a powerful opportunity to develop region-specific diagnostic tools and clinical trials. By partnering with GOSH, Sidra Medicine aims to accelerate access to state-of-the-art therapies and expertise necessary to improve outcomes for all our patients.' By aligning clinical pathways, innovation, education, and research and through knowledge and skills exchange, Sidra Medicine and GOSH are laying the foundation for a future where children everywhere have access to more precise, effective, and inclusive healthcare solutions.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Sidra signs deal with Vitafluence.ai GmbH to advance AI-driven healthcare innovation
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany-based GmbH and its Swiss venture studio, to explore potential collaborations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health innovation. The MoU outlines a framework for a three-year collaboration focused on the joint development of initiatives to advance AI-powered healthcare delivery as well as foster innovation within Sidra Medicine's academic medical ecosystem. The agreement will set the groundwork for pilot programmes, knowledge exchange, and co-development of digital solutions designed to support clinical decision-making and personalize patient care. The MoU was signed by Dr. Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, CEO of Sidra Medicine and Dr. Peter O. Owotoki, Co-Founder of The signing ceremony was attended by H E Florence Tinguely Mattli, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Qatar; Sarra Messaoudi, Economic & Commercial Officer, Swiss Business Hub Middle East-Qatar; as well as Prof. Khalid Fakhro, Chief Research Officer; Samuel Lock, Executive Director of Commercial Development and Marla Beerens, Director - Research Operations, Innovation and Strategy, Sidra Medicine. Dr. Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, CEO of Sidra Medicine said, 'Our joint research, clinical and medical education programmes are designed to embrace emerging technologies that can revolutionise diagnostics, treatment and patient care. Working with gives us the opportunity to explore a range of AI-driven applications, including predictive modelling, AI-assisted diagnostics, and tailored treatment pathways, that align with our mission of delivering world-class precision medicine for our patients. ' brings deep expertise in developing proprietary AI models and platforms that power data-driven decision-making in healthcare and life sciences.' © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( The Peninsula Newspaper
