Health Made Simple: WCM-Q community webinars tackle chronic disease and environmental risks

Dr. Mahrukh Rizvi, assistant professor of medicine at WCM-Q and an alumna of the college, gave a webinar titled, "Safeguarding your kidneys: Understanding chronic kidney disease." The session discussed the risk factors and early signs of kidney disease, stages of disease progression, management strategies that can be implemented to slow the progression of the disease, and the impact of kidney disease on overall health. Dr. Rizvi completed her residency training in internal medicine at Rochester General Hospital in Western New York and her fellowships in nephrology and critical care at Rochester Medical Center and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, respectively.  In a separate event, Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi, associate professor at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Weill Cornell Medicine in the U.S, gave a webinar ......read full article

WCM-Q hosts faculty development workshop on competency-based assessment

Doha – July 8, 2026: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held a faculty development workshop on assessment in competency-based medical education (CBME).  The two-day virtual course was designed to provide participants with a better understanding of the implications of competency-based medical education, equip them with the tools needed for effective assessment and feedback, and enable them to apply these techniques to improve direct observation. Internal medicine residents from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) also volunteered their time to participate as actors in a role-play exercise on giving effective feedback. Titled "Assessment in Competency-Based Medical Education: A Faculty Development Program," the workshop was directed by Ms. Deema ......read full article

Brain-body connection: Expert shares tips to reduce risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease

World Brain Day is July 22 SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — The same lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer also can reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, M.D., a cognitive neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains the brain-body connection, lifestyle changes to foster brain health and why work to make earlier detection of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is important. “What’s good for your overall health is good for your brain too,” Dr. Woodruff says. You may have heard that Alzheimer’s disease is caused, in part, by the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques and twisted tau proteins in the brain. While true, other brain changes also are likely involved, Dr. Woodruff says. “When scientists look at the brains of people with ......read full article

WCM-Q program provides research training to nationals and long-term residents

Doha – June 27, 2026: Seven aspiring biomedical scientists gained key research skills by completing the 2025 cycle of the Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) for Nationals at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). The interns who participated in this year's program were AlMaha Al-Janahi, Salma Ali, Osama Ali, Nour Nasrallah, Mariam Afifi, Laila Alabd, and Dania Nazeeh AlBess.  The BRTP is designed to give Qatari nationals and long-term residents who have recently graduated from college a solid foundation in practical laboratory and research administration skills. The program also provides the participants with experience of conducting real clinical research projects and working alongside highly qualified scientists and faculty at WCM-Q's state-of-the-art laboratories. To celebrate their successful ......read full article

New WCM-Q study maps gonorrhea burden and trends across sub-Saharan Africa

Doha – June 24, 2026: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the highest burden of this infection globally. Published in the high-impact journal PLOS Medicine, the study provides the most detailed synthesis to date of the regional burden, distribution, and epidemiological patterns of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is an increasing public health concern because of rapidly growing antimicrobial resistance, which is limiting effective treatment options. The infection can affect the genital tract, rectum, and throat. It may cause symptoms such as pain or burning during urination, abnormal genital discharge, and ......read full article

WCM-Q webinar series highlights lifestyle strategies for better health

Doha – June 17, 2026: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar recently hosted two expert-led webinars highlighting the role of lifestyle practices in promoting health and wellbeing.  Part of the IPH's Population Health & Well-being Series, the webinars aim to address contemporary and critical topics relevant to healthcare, medicine and population health; examine evidence-based practices in public health and patient care; and explore opportunities and challenges within the evolving landscape of healthcare and population health.  The series is directed by Dr. Ravinder Mamtani, professor of population health sciences and vice dean for population health and lifestyle medicine at WCM-Q, and professor of medicine at the Center for Global Health, and Dr. Sohaila Cheema, associate ......read full article

WCM-Q wins bronze at 2026 MENASA Merit Awards

Doha – June 15, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has been named a bronze winner of the 2026 MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) Merit Awards in the Student Success category.  The MENASA Area of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) was established to foster engagement and collaboration among student affairs professionals and to strengthen services to students and campuses through a range of resources and activities.  The MENASA Merit Awards highlight best practices and initiatives that are reshaping higher education across the region. They recognize the achievements of both institutions and individuals, promote the exchange of knowledge and effective practices among student affairs professionals, and celebrate outstanding contributions across the MENASA ......read full article

New study finds HSV-1 vaccination could avert tens of millions of infections

Doha – June 10, 2026: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Qatar University (QU) have projected that a future herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) vaccine could substantially reduce oral and genital HSV-1 infections and avert tens of millions of infections over coming decades. The study, titled "Projected Public Health Benefits of a Hypothetical HSV-1 Vaccine in the United States: A Mathematical Modeling Analysis," was published in the prestigious journal Science Advances and provides the first quantitative assessment of the population-level impact of an HSV-1 vaccine in any population.  HSV-1 is one of the world's most common viral infections. Traditionally associated with oral herpes, the virus is increasingly becoming a major cause of genital herpes in high-income countries, including ......read full article

WCM-Q medical students learn to interact with children at Cornell Stars program

Doha – June 6, 2026: Medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) improved their physicianship skills of observing, interacting and communicating with children through the annual Cornell Stars program. This year, the event was held virtually, offering students who entered the third year of the medical curriculum in Spring 2026 the chance to gain exposure to telemedicine and interact with infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Held as part of the introduction to the clinical courses (Clerkships), the event is designed to orient students to their full-time clinical training in hospitals, where they complete clinical blocks and rotations in various specialties. The aim is to equip medical students with tips on how to approach and examine pediatric patients during their clinical rotations. Each year, healthy ......read full article

International team led by WCM-Q professor awarded $9 million global Parkinson's research grant

Doha – June 2, 2026: Prof. Hilal A. Lashuel, professor of neuroscience in neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) – a Qatar Foundation partner university - has been awarded a $9 million three-year research grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP) in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF).  Prof. Lashuel serves as the lead and coordinating principal investigator of the award, leading an international team that includes three co-investigators from Stanford University: Prof. Marius Wernig, Prof. Monther Abu-Remaileh, and Prof. Michael C. Bassik. The team will collaborate with Arvinas, Inc., a US biotech firm, to investigate approaches aimed at selectively targeting toxic protein aggregates associated with Parkinson's disease. The team will join ......read full article

WCM-Q biostatistics workshop series attracts 117 participants

Doha – May 24, 2026: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has concluded a series of workshops designed to equip healthcare professionals with biostatistical skills. Titled "Certificate in the Analysis of Medical Data: Applied Biostatistics for Healthcare Professionals," the program included three workshops (introductory, intermediate and advanced) aimed at helping healthcare professionals better organize, manage and analyze data, and accurately interpret and summarize results. The workshops have an applied focus, allowing participants to learn biostatistical concepts through case studies using statistical software. Across all three workshops, the program attracted a total of 117 participants from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Kingdom, the United ......read full article

WCM-Q Grand Rounds explores effects of political conflict on mental health

Doha – May 20, 2026: The impact of political conflict and uncertainty on mental health was the focus of the latest Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Delivered by WCM-Q alumnus Dr. Sulaiman Alshakhs, a psychiatrist and clinical associate in psychiatry at WCM-Q, the presentation was titled "The Medicine of Uncertainty: Fear, Rumors, and Emotional Contagion During Regional Crises." The session attracted a record audience of 628 participants. The session defined intolerance of uncertainty during geopolitical crises while identifying common clinical presentations during conflict, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), post-traumatic stress (PTS), stress, anxiety disorders and major depressive disorders. It also outlined strategies to address conflict-related ......read full article

WCM-Q workshop boosts understanding of evidence-based healthcare

Doha – May 16, 2006: Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).  Titled "Understanding Basics of Health Research," the workshop combined interactive activities and didactic sessions to provide participants with foundational skills and knowledge of core epidemiology and biostatistics concepts used in research. The first day of the workshop explored key concepts, such as the terminology of healthcare research, metrics for measuring health and disease, biostatistical concepts, population sampling and probability, and the basics of study design. The second day included sessions on the basics of prophylactic and therapeutic trials, ......read full article

Education Above All Foundation Supports Completion of 100 Learning Spaces Across 10 School Sites to Restore Access to Education in Gaza

Gaza Strip, State of Palestine, 5 May 2026 – Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global foundation for education and development, with support from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has supported the completion of 100 learning spaces across 10 school sites in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme/Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP), the The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and the Gaza Culture and Development Group. The intervention marks a significant step towards restoring access to safe, structured, and dignified learning environments for children and youth whose education has been severely disrupted by the war. It forms part of the broader partnership, “Rebuilding Hope for Gaza: Emergency Support for High School Exam ......read full article

Visit Qatar Launches 'Kids Go Free' Campaign, Inviting GCC Visitors to Experience Summer in Qatar

Visit Qatar has announced the launch of its latest promotional campaign, Kids Go Free, as part of the 'Hala Summer' 2026 season. The campaign introduces a range of family-focused offers for visitors from across the GCC with confirmed hotel bookings, inviting them to experience Qatar through a curated mix of entertainment, leisure, and value-driven summer experiences. Positioned within easy reach of neighbouring markets, Qatar offers a convenient summer destination for GCC visitors, combining international-standard experiences with a familiar cultural environment. The campaign also coincides with Doha's designation as the Gulf Tourism Capital for 2026, further reinforcing its regional positioning. Running from 1 May to 30 September 2026, the five-month campaign centres on a simple proposition: children under 12 can stay, ......read full article

AI, robotics and motion-preserving implants expand spine surgery options for patients

Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon describes advances in care for common back, neck problems ROCHESTER, Minn. — People worldwide seek medical care for back and neck pain, which can interfere with sleep, mobility and daily life. For individuals who need surgery for spinal conditions, advances in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and motion-preserving implants are expanding treatment options and allowing for more personalized treatment, according to Ahmad Nassr, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Nassr treats a wide range of spinal conditions that can affect mobility and cause pain, including: Herniated disk, a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, which sit between the bones that stack to make the spine. Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord ......read full article

WCM-Q seminar series highlights medical career paths

Doha – April 18, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum, associate professor of microbiology and immunology and associate dean for student research at WCM-Q, along with four distinguished WCM-Q alumni. Each seminar offered insights into the speaker's career path and specialty, followed by a Q&A session. Interactive, brief "mystery" medical cases were also included to encourage students to think, diagnose and engage as if they were treating physicians.  The series opened with WCM-Q alumna Dr. Ameneh Amini (Class of 2017), a pediatric ......read full article

WCM-Q Grand Rounds discusses link between oral and systemic health

Doha – April 6, 2026: The powerful connection between oral health and systemic health was discussed at the latest edition of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Dr. Zainab Malaki, a consultant in periodontology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSFT) and an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King's College London, U.K., delivered a presentation titled "Navigating the Link Between the Mouth and Body."  The relationship between oral and systemic health is rooted in the understanding that the mouth is not separate from general health. As a result, conditions in the mouth, particularly gum disease, can both influence and be influenced by overall health. Dr. Malaki's presentation explored this connection, highlighting how periodontitis, a severe ......read full article

WCM-Q students match at elite medical institutions

Doha – April 4, 2026: Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college.  Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of every medical student as they learn where they will continue their training after they graduated and received their MD degree. Final-year medical students at WCM-Q matched with elite residency programs at highly regarded institutions in the US and Qatar, including Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, Valley Health System, Lincoln Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Case Western/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Queens, ......read full article

WCM-Q experts highlight role of acupuncture in pain management

Doha – April 1, 2026: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has published a series of papers evaluating the effectiveness and acceptance of Western medical acupuncture (WMA) for pain management in athletes and its broader role in modern integrative medicine.  WMA is an adaptation of acupuncture derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It encompasses multiple techniques, such as dry needling (DN) and ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE). Needles are inserted in select acupuncture points (or acupoints) based on anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the principles of evidence-based medicine. The insertions trigger the release of biochemicals, including endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. This makes WMA a promising adjunct to conventional ......read full article

3 things to know about cancer and your heart: Mayo Clinic expert shares tips to reduce risk

Doha-Qatar. — As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become a top concern. That includes injury to the heart, says Joerg Herrmann, M.D., a cardiologist and the founder and director of the Cardio-Oncology Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. As physicians and researchers work to prevent, diagnose and treat heart damage from cancer therapies, they also have learned about connections between cancer and the heart that go beyond the cardiac effects of cancer treatments. Dr. Herrmann shares three things to know: There is a "web of risk factors." Cancer and heart disease have common risk factors, Dr. Herrmann says. Those include lifestyle ......read full article

WCM-Q pre-medical students present research posters at annual event

Doha – March 17, 2026: Fifty-six first-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February presented posters from their biology laboratory research. Their findings focused on the antimicrobial effects of natural substances obtained from plants, particularly specific plant parts. The students, divided into groups of two and three, presented 20 posters, providing them with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to conduct and communicate science. They worked together to execute their research projects from beginning to end, including reviewing the literature, formulating a question and a hypothesis, conducting laboratory experiments, and analyzing the data. The students then wrote a short synopsis of their findings and presented their work in poster format to fellow students and faculty ......read full article

Virtual Reality advances innovation in pre-medical education at WCM-Q

Doha – March 8, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyzes the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum.  The study, titled "Immersive virtual reality for teaching hemoglobin structure in preclinical medical biochemistry education: a mixed-methods study of student self-reported perceptions," was published in BMC Medical Education, a leading international scientific journal. The paper details the design, implementation, and educational benefits of VR-based learning activities in early medical biochemistry education. WCM-Q's Dr. Ali Chaari, assistant professor of biology, led the initiative through a retrospective pre/post mixed-methods evaluation that embedded ......read full article

New WCM-Q course addresses evolving healthcare landscape

Doha – March 3, 2026: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently launched a certificate course to support healthcare professionals in adapting to the evolving health and wellbeing landscape. Titled "Smart Health for a Changing World: Trends and Tools," the three-day course was inaugurated by Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, in the presence of more than 20 registered attendees from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as well as WCM-Q faculty.  The course provides integrated knowledge that connects traditional healthcare and public health principles with emerging technologies and global health trends. It explores the evolving healthcare landscape through foundational principles of health and disease, disease burden, evidence-based practice, innovations and emerging ......read full article

WCM-Q students shadow physicians at affiliate hospitals

Doha – February 24, 2026: Thirty-one students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) spent two weeks of their winter break shadowing physicians at affiliate hospitals as part of the Step into Medicine Observership Program's winter 2025-2026 session. The program introduces foundation and pre-medical students early in their educational journey to Qatar's healthcare system and familiarizes them with the daily practices and challenges medical professionals face. It also encourages early career exploration and helps students begin building their professional identity as future physicians. The students shadowed physicians at affiliate hospitals, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Sidra Medicine, during their daily rounds in various clinics, including obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, ......read full article

WCM-Q symposium explores law and ethics of AI harms in healthcare

Doha – February 22, 2026: A panel of experts discussed the legal and ethical implications arising from harm caused to patients by the use of AI in healthcare in the latest installment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) Intersection of Law & Medicine series. Expert speakers at the day-long symposium explored the law, policies, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in healthcare, with particular reference to where liability lies when AI causes harm to patients.  "AI is already being used in patient care and it is clear the technology can provide many benefits to patients," said Dr. Thurayya Arayssi, vice dean for academic and curricular affairs, and professor of clinical medicine at WCM–Q. "But when things go wrong and AI causes harm to patients, it is important to ......read full article

WCM-Q experts call for a global rethink on statin guidelines for older adults

Doha – February 18, 2026: Population health experts at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a perspective article, which outlines the need to rethink global statin guidelines for older adults in resource-diverse settings.  The paper highlights that guidelines for statin medications – used to control cholesterol levels – are largely based on evidence from high-income countries, where older adults, especially those ≥75 years, are underrepresented in clinical trials. In the context of increased global life expectancy, biological and regional variation in lipid profiles and CVD risk and regional differences in healthcare services, current uniform guidelines for statin use may not be appropriate and should be reviewed in order to improve appropriateness, feasibility, and equity of prevention ......read full article

Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan

Muslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, offers tips to remain healthy while fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. Medication during Ramadan Several health concerns exist for people with diabetes or other medical conditions who want to fast and need to take daily medication. Taking oral medicine would break the fast. "This is something that needs to be discussed with your doctor or primary care provider to see if there are ......read full article

New year, new focus on health: Mayo Clinic expert highlights effective treatment options for obesity

Doha-Qatar January 22,2026 — In the month of January, people around the world make New Year's resolutions to improve their health. For some adults living with obesity, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to treat the disease. The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity in 2022. In parts of the Middle East, adult obesity rates are projected to reach nearly 40% by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation. Omar Ghanem, M.D., Mayo Clinic medical director for the Middle East and a metabolic surgeon and chair of Metabolic and Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says people should care for their health throughout the year. Yet, the start of a new year is a meaningful time for some ......read full article

WCM-Q-coordinated e-book on fecal microbiota transplants surpasses 100,000 views

Doha – January 12, 2026: An e-book coordinated by a WCM-Q researcher which compiles the latest research into the use of fecal transplants to restore healthy gut microbiota has proven so successful it is to be relaunched in an expanded form next year. The e-book, titled, ‘Fecal Microbiota Transplants: challenges in translating microbiome research to clinical applications,’ has garnered more than 100,000 views in only one month since its publication in Frontiers in Microbiology, one of the most cited open access microbiology research journals. Following that success, the journal has invited the editorial team to launch a second volume of the e-book to capitalize on the upswell of interest in the topic. The first volume of the e-book, of which WCM-Q assistant professor of biology Dr. Ghizlane Bendriss is ......read full article

WCM-Q to host workshop on social-emotional and cognitive development

Doha – December 15, 2025: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host a workshop to help health and education professionals enhance their social-emotional and cognitive skills. The workshop is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026, at WCM-Q. Titled "Unlocking the Connection: Human Development and Social-Emotional Excellence," the interactive six-hour training course will explore the dynamic relationship between adult developmental stages and the social-emotional competencies (SECs) essential for success in professional and social life.  Grounded in constructive development theory and research on social-emotional learning, the course will guide participants through understanding how adults derive meaning from their life experiences and how that shapes ......read full article

WCM-Q students honored at the inaugural Dean's Honor List ceremony for medical program

Doha – December 10, 2025: Thirty-two final and third-year medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) were recognized for excelling academically during the two foundational sciences curricular years at the inaugural Dean's Honor List ceremony for the medical program. The newly established Dean's Honor List recognized medical students who consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking within the top quartile of their cohort. Twenty students from the Class of 2026 and 12 from the Class of 2027 appeared on the prestigious list.  Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, said: "Even with the demands of an intensive academic schedule, these students have demonstrated exceptional commitment by actively participating in extracurricular activities. They ......read full article

WCM-Q students launch groundbreaking student science magazine

Doha – November 24, 2025: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have launched the college's very first student-led magazine. The publication, named Mawj Science Magazine, was founded to provide a voice for the student body, to foster a spirit of enquiry and scientific interest among students, and to share news of groundbreaking innovation in biomedical science and education.  The inaugural edition of Mawj, which means "wave" in Arabic, features dozens of articles written by WCM-Q students on a wide range of topics, including the mental health of medical professionals, pediatric epilepsy, how technological advances are redefining medical education, the link between gut-brain health and autism, student research projects investigating the effectiveness of traditional ......read full article

Third edition of WCM-Q alumni-run primary care conference set for December

Doha – November 18, 2025: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host its third alumni-run primary care conference on December 5 and 6, 2025, at the Hilton Doha. Coordinated by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at WCM-Q, the two-day event will feature WCM-Q-trained physicians presenting the latest updates and best clinical practices to family physicians, general practitioners, and primary care doctors. During the conference, participants will have the opportunity to engage in specialist-led case discussions, panels, and interactive roundtables, all designed to showcase the latest evidence and best practices for managing common adult conditions in primary care.   The first day of the conference will cover important topics, including history taking and physical examination in the era ......read full article

WCM-Q conference addresses health challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation

Doha – November 1, 2025: Healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and experts from around the world gathered in Doha to explore evidence-based strategies for mitigating the health impacts of climate-related issues. The conference was coordinated by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Titled "Exploring the Nexus of Climate, Health, and Environment" (CHE2025), the two-day conference addressed the intersection of climate change, environmental pollution, and human health, with a strong emphasis on the unique challenges faced by the MENA region. Other areas of focus included sustainable urban planning and healthcare delivery, the food-energy-water-health nexus, and strategies for achieving net-zero emissions in healthcare ......read full article

WCM-Q workshop highlights growing importance of meta-analysis in healthcare

Doha – October 29, 2025: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held a workshop focused on equipping healthcare professionals with practical skills to accurately analyze and apply research evidence in medicine. Attended by over 30 physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, students, and researchers, the two-day workshop aimed to enable participants to use R and Stata to conduct meta-analyses; evaluate heterogeneity and quality of evidence (using GRADE) to ensure methodological rigor; and translate meta-analysis findings into clinical and research practice. The first day of the workshop provided an introduction to systematic review and meta-analysis, along with theoretical and practical exercises on data extraction. The day ......read full article

Denovo Sciences, Sidra Medicine, and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar Announce Collaboration to Discover Drug Candidates for Homocystinuria

Doha – October 22, 2025 – Denovo Sciences Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven drug discovery based on synthetic data, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a leading biomedical research and educational institution, and Sidra Medicine, a women's and children's healthcare organization, are engaging in a collaboration to identify and develop novel drug candidates for homocystinuria, a rare and genetic metabolic disorder. The partnership aims to address a significant unmet medical need, particularly in the MENA region, where the condition has one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. Homocystinuria is an inherited disorder that impairs the body's ability to process the amino acid methionine, leading to a toxic buildup of homocysteine in the blood. This can cause severe complications, including ......read full article

WCM-Q to host 2nd METC conference on medicine, tech and the humanities

Doha – October 12, 2025: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is hosting the second edition of its groundbreaking Medical Education Technology Conference (METC) in Doha from October 17-19.  The event provides opportunities for healthcare professionals, educators and students to explore how rapid technological advances in fields such as (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), are reshaping the landscape of medical practice and education. The two-day conference will feature presentations by expert speakers from all over the world, plus a series of workshops, interactive demonstrations and panel discussions. The conference will also explore the intersection between technology and humanistic science, which is critical for educating compassionate clinicians in the AI era. The event is accredited ......read full article

Vaccination drives 20-fold drop in hepatitis B among Jordan's younger generations

Doha – October 5, 2025: The research department at Biolab Diagnostic Laboratories, led by Dr. Issa Abu-Dayyeh, and the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), led by Professor Laith Abu-Raddad, have jointly published a landmark study on hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Jordan. The study provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of HBV in the country, highlighting both the scale of the challenge and the significant progress achieved through vaccination. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. As of 2022, an estimated 254 million people live with chronic HBV infection globally, which causes more than 800,000 deaths each year. Those infected face a 30–40% lifetime risk of developing cirrhosis or liver cancer. Published ......read full article

WCM-Q students discover global healthcare challenges in Tanzania

Doha – September 16, 2025: Students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) visited Tanzania to learn about cross-cultural communication and discover the challenges of delivering healthcare in a developing country.  Eleven students spent two weeks on a Service Learning Trip in the Kilimanjaro region, during which time they traveled to remote communities to set up field clinics and provide free health checks, visited a local hospital and an orphanage, and carried out home visits with resident healthcare professionals to share health advice and learn about common ailments.  The students also met with representatives of the Maasai and Hadza people and learned about their cultural traditions, as well as having the chance to visit some of Tanzania's famed national parks.  The students began their service work ......read full article