Qatar Foundation and Sidra Medicine highlight 11 years of groundbreaking progress in Precision Health and Genomics.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended the opening of the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2025, held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The prestigious event marks more than a decade of Qatar’s leadership and investment in precision medicine, genomics, and health innovation.
The ceremony was also attended by HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud, Minister of Public Health, alongside senior government officials, diplomats, and global healthcare and academic leaders — underscoring Qatar’s commitment to advancing the future of healthcare.
A Decade of Milestones in Precision Medicine
The PMFG Summit 2025 opened with keynote addresses from Julia Vitarello, Founder & CEO of Mila’s Miracle Foundation, and Prof. Ed Liu from The Jackson Laboratory. The ceremony concluded with the flagship panel discussion:
“From Personalised to Population-Scale: Building a Thriving Precision Medicine Sector in Qatar.”
In his remarks, Prof. Khalid Fakhro, Chief Research Officer at Sidra Medicine, stated:
“As we celebrate 11 years of PMFG, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing genomic science, translational research, and precision health implementation. We extend our appreciation to all speakers, partners, sponsors, and the growing scientific community in Qatar who make this summit truly exceptional.”
Driving the Future of Genomics and Healthcare Innovation
Co-organised by Sidra Medicine and the Qatar Precision Health Institute, and held under the patronage of Qatar Foundation, the PMFG Summit focuses on three major transformative pillars shaping the next era of global healthcare:
- AI in Genomics, Clinical Trials, and Real-World Implementation
- Precision Medicine & Population Genomics
- Future Frontiers in Genomic Research and Innovation
The summit brings together global experts to explore how genomics, technology, and clinical strategy can be integrated into population-wide healthcare transformation — positioning Qatar as a frontrunner in precision medicine.
What’s Ahead on Day 2 – December 3
The second day of PMFG 2025 will feature:
- Opening Plenary Lecture by Dr Stephen Kingsmore on rapid genome sequencing in clinical care
- A high-level panel with leaders from the biotechnology, investment, and innovation sectors
- Sessions on clinical trials, rare disease therapeutics, and translational medicine
- Strategic discussions on AI-driven healthcare, genomic data systems, and future innovation pathways
As Qatar continues shaping a world-class ecosystem for precision health, the PMFG Summit stands as a cornerstone of its national vision to lead scientific discovery, improve patient outcomes, and build a sustainable healthcare future.
