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In anticipation of the upcoming Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics 2024 Summit (PMFG 2024), Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation entity, will host a series of specialized masterclasses from December 1-2, 2024 on its premises in Doha. These masterclasses are designed to provide healthcare professionals and researchers with practical skills and insights that align with core PMFG 2024 themes.
Three masterclasses are open for registration
1. The RARE-GEN Genomic Analysis Masterclass: This is a hands-on session focusing on rare disease genomic analysis hosted by the Metabolic Disorders Clinical Research Program at Sidra Medicine, GA4GH and ClinGen resource. This masterclass will be presented by bioinformaticians from Sidra Medicine Research, along with experts from Qatar Computing Research Institute and Qatar Precision Health Institute in genome data analysis.
2. The FLAGSHIP Generative AI Masterclass: This session is hosted by Sidra Medicine and Vitafluence.ai and focuses on the future of life science advancements with generative AI shaping health innovations and practices.
3. The GIFT-GC Masterclass: This Masterclass, organized by the Genetic and Metabolic Clinical Research Program and the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine at Sidra Medicine, in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, aims to provide training materials for genetic counsellors and offer case-based learning.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from leading global experts, gaining hands-on knowledge in areas such as gene curation, genetic counselling, and the use of AI in Biomedical research. This prelude to the main PMFG 2024 Summit provides a unique platform for in-depth learning and networking among professionals invested in advancing precision medicine and genomics.
Speakers and participants
The masterclasses will host several high-profile speakers and participants, including Dr. Marina DiStefano, (ClinGen principal investigator, Broad Institute/MIT, USA), Dr. Peter Owotoki, (co-founder and CEO of vitafluence.ai), and Dr. Ammira Al-Shabeeb Akil, (principal investigator and the lead of the Genetic and Metabolic Disorders Clinical Research Program at Sidra Medicine).
Dr. Ammira Al-Shabeeb Akil, principal investigator, the organizer of the masterclasses and the lead of the Genetic and Metabolic Disorders Clinical Research Program at Sidra Medicine and Organizing Chair of PMFG 2024, said: “The masterclasses provide an immersive run-up to PMFG 2024, focusing on actionable insights and hands-on sessions. Attendees will gain practical expertise that they can directly apply in their fields, as well as engage in collaborative discussions to advance precision medicine in the Middle East and beyond.”
Connecting practical knowledge to summit themes
These masterclasses deepen understanding of the themes spotlighted at PMFG 2024, running from December 3-5, 2024. Participants will explore genomics applications for personalized care, cutting-edge genetic therapies, and innovative diagnostic solutions which will create a cohesive learning experience in preparation for the Summit’s broader discussions on precision healthcare advancements.
Register now
To register for the PMFG 2024 masterclass, please visit: Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics 2024 Summit - Master Classes - Online Single Registration.
To register for the PMFG 2024 summit, please visit: Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics 2024 Summit (PMFG 2024) - Online Single Registration.
