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Despite Pandemic, FIFA WC 2022 Stadiums Continue to Take Shape 16 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 The Last Word QF, KHCC to study breast cancer complexity in Arab region The initiative aims to discover novel susceptibility genes in Arab population and support early detection of those at high genetic risk of breast cancer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and the MENA region, mean- samples from KHCC while also The next phase of the col- DOHA ing it represents a major health integrating data from Qatari laboration will focus on iden- burden. patients though the collabora- tifying early biomarkers for COMPELLING evidence sup- The chief goal of the Qatar- tion with HMC to provide a breast cancer diagnosis and ports the notion that the caus- Jordan collaboration is to dis- wider picture of genomic alter- prognosis, and to identify bio- es, prognosis and molecular cover novel susceptibility genes ations in breast cancer patients markers which could be used to features of breast cancer in in the Arab population which from the MENA region. offer more tailored treatment Qatar and the Middle East and could help to identify and mon- Dr Omar El-Agnaf, ex- choices for breast cancer from North Africa (MENA) region itor families with a high genetic ecutive director of QBRI, said: the MENA region. differ from those elsewhere in risk of developing breast can- “Breast cancer can be a result Dr Asem Mansour, chief the world. cer; and to enable prevention, of different underlying genetic executive officer and director- Qatar Biomedical Research early detection and treatment, causes and this variability general of KHCC, said: “There Institute (QBRI), part of Qatar improve breast cancer patients’ lends itself to the growing field is great optimism for this Foundation member Hamad prospects of surviving the con- of precision medicine, which unique scientific cooperation Bin Khalifa University, and the dition. It could also lead to Dr Asem Mansour Dr Omar El-Agnaf Dr Amal Al Omari can result in immense patient between the exceptional re- King Hussain Cancer Center more personalised treatment benefits. search capabilities of Qatar Bio- (KHCC) in Jordan, together for patients by allowing the as the younger age at the and BRCA2 genes, which ac- KHCC. Those samples have “Our ongoing collabora- medical Research Institute and with Hamad Medical Corpora- most appropriate therapy to be point of diagnosis compared count for only 10 to 20 percent undergone whole genome se- tion with King Hussain Can- the distinguished medical and tion (HMC), have launched a selected based on their genetic to Western countries. Today, of high-risk cancer cases. This quencing, with the data cur- cer Center expands our Arab research expertise at the King strategic initiative aimed at de- background. our understanding of disease means the genetic driver be- rently being analysed. Initial population sample research Hussein Cancer Center. veloping a better understand- Dr Amal Al Omari, chief mechanisms and gene func- hind other high-risk familial analysis of those samples has and gives us the opportunity to “We hope that, in the near ing of breast cancer complexity scientific officer at KHCC, said: tions enables us to guide treat- breast cancer phenotypes in revealed the presence of large discover and study the different future, there will be a transfor- in the Arab region, employing “Breast cancer is still the most ment strategies and design the MENA region remain uni- number of genetic alterations. underlying disease mutations. mation in healthcare and diag- cutting-edge technologies and common malignancy among medical interventions that are dentified. Through complex compu- We are applying a multidisci- nostic technology in the Arab engaging scientists and clini- women worldwide and consti- appropriate to the individual As a first step towards iden- tational algorithms, scientists plinary approach while ana- world, with the wider applica- cians with varied expertise. tutes a significant percentage patient’s needs and assess the tification of those driver genes, at QBRI are currently work- lysing the shared samples; the tion of personalised medicine Regionally, breast cancer of all cancer cases diagnosed in extent of the response to these QBRI has received the first ing to decipher genetic data genetic analysis is ongoing and and the adoption of individu- is the most common cancer Arab females. targeted interventions.” batch of genomic DNA from to identify novel susceptibil- is expected to yield important alised treatment plans that are among women accounting for “Breast cancer in Arab Among the well-known fa- patients with familial breast ity driver genes beyond BRCA1 findings that will accelerate tailored for the unique biologi- approximately 30 percent of women is also characterised milial breast cancer risk factors cancer not related to BRCA1 and BRCA2. They are doing precision medicine and im- cal and genetic makeup of each female cancer cases in Qatar by distinctive features, such are mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations from this by analysing additional provements in patient care.” patient.” QM unveils an array Despite pandemic, FIFA WC 2022 of events for January TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The 4th Floor Galleries have stadiums continue to take shape DOHA been hosting the Photography and Camera section of the A QATAR Museums (QM) has Falcon’s Eye: Tribute to Sheikh Education City and launched several events and ac- Saoud exhibition. Join exhibi- tivities catering to a wide array tion curator Dr Giles Hudson for Ahmad Bin Ali stadia of interests and artistic passions an informal tour of the galleries to be hosted across its cultural and learn more about the fasci- were unveiled in 2020 institutions in January. nating art of photography and Members of the commu- its early history, as well as seeing TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nity can look forward to a range some very unusual cameras! To DOHA of culturally enriching pro- attend the event, contact what- grammes designed to promote [email protected] WITH less than two years to go for creativity and take art beyond ● Curator-led tours of A Fal- the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the four walls. con’s Eye will be held on Janu- Supreme Committee for Delivery & Museum of Islamic Art ary 26 from 12pm to 1pm. Legacy (SC) made major progress in (MIA) will host following events: Join exhibition curator Dr stadium delivery during 2020. ● Nasta’liq Beginners for Adults Mounia Abudaya for a tour of One of the major highlights of last on January 3, 4, 5 and 6 from MIA’s special exhibition, A Fal- year was the virtual launch of Educa- 4pm to 6pm. con’s Eye: Tribute to Sheikh tion City Stadium, which took place Nasta’liq was used and de- Saoud Al Thani. Sheikh Saoud amidst protective measures imple- veloped in Iran, where it was was responsible for acquiring mented by Qatar to prevent the spread called Naskh Tal’eq, and the the foundation collections for of COVID-19. The stadium’s successful Ottoman states as Tal’iq. It was many of the QM museums, but completion was dedicated to frontline invented by Mir Ali Al Tabreezi besides being an avid collector, workers who have worked tirelessly in the 15 century and is charac- he was also an environmentalist during the ongoing pandemic. terised by its beauty, the accura- dedicated to saving rare species. Later in the year, on Qatar Na- comprised of patterns that charac- along with mechanical, electrical and LUSAIL STADIUM cy of length of its letters and its Learn more about this amazing tional Day, and in the presence of His terise different aspects of Qatar: the plumbing works, plus finishing, are Capacity: 80,000; Designer: Foster clarity. This course will be most man and his passion for art and Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin importance of family, the beauty of ongoing. + Partners; Distance from Doha city suitable for those who have al- knowledge in this special tour. Hamad Al Thani, Ahmad Bin Ali Sta- the desert, native flora and fauna, centre: 16km (10 miles) ready completed MIA’s begin- To sign up, contact whatsonat- dium was unveiled to the world in a and local and international trade. EDUCATION CITY STADIUM The 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium ner Ruq’ah or Kufic courses. To [email protected] spectacular ceremony during the 48th A fifth shape – a shield – brings to- Capacity: 40,000; Designer: FIA will embody Qatar’s ambition, along sign up, visit www.qm.org.qa/ ● Majlis Book Club for Adults Amir Cup final -- making it the fourth gether all the others, representing Fenwick Iribarren Architects; Distance with its passion for sharing Arab cul- en/programs-calendar will come up on January 27 fully operational Qatar 2022 tourna- the strength and unity that is par- from Doha city centre: 12km (7 miles) ture with the world. The design of this ● Clay Inspired by A Falcon’s from 5pm to 7pm. ment venue to be inaugurated. ticularly relevant to the desert city of Stadium inaugurated in June 2020 magnificent stadium is inspired by Eye: Tribute to Sheikh Saoud Join QM to discuss a wide Four more stadiums are being con- Al Rayyan. Education City Stadium is located the interplay of light and shadow that Al Thani on January 4, 5 and 6 variety of books – whose top- structed for Qatar 2022, with Al Bayt The venue will host seven matches at the heart of Qatar Foundation – a characterises the fanar lantern. The from 5pm to 7pm. ics link with Islamic Art his- Stadium in the final stages of delivery. during Qatar 2022 up to the round of vibrant centre for knowledge and inno- venue will also become the centrepiece Inspired by an inscribed tory, museums and collections, All the venues will be completed and 16 stage. In 2021, the stadium will host vation where this ultramodern arena of Lusail – a newly built, state-of-the- jar from A Falcon’s Eye exhibi- and regional artistic themes.
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