About the Symposium
Qatar Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium is a flagship activity of the National Diabetes Strategy, and intends to promote diabetes and obesity research in Qatar. The Symposium is part of the larger umbrella of activities designed to build the research ecosystem for implementation of National Diabetes Research Agenda locally. It is planned to be held annually to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among researchers in Qatar.
The Symposium intends to bring together experts and researchers from leading institutions to discuss their research interests. It will involve renowned local and international speakers who will present emerging research areas in the field of diabetes and obesity.
Learning Objectives
- To facilitate scientific exchange, interactions, and collaborations at national level among researchers, scientists and partitioners.
- To provide a platform for the researchers to collaborate for optimization of research resources.
- To disseminate research findings and facilitate its translation into improvement of clinical care.
Speakers
The Symposium will encompass both local and international speakers. Local speakers will participate from various institutions in Qatar who are engaged in diabetes and obesity research. Three keynote international speakers will also participate to share their experiences about diabetes and obesity research.
Target Audience
The Symposium targets
- Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists, and researchers.
The Symposium is offered complimentarily to all participants of 8th Qatar Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolic Conference (QDEM-8), 2024.
Event Date
Thursday, 2nd May 2024; 7:00am - 2.50pm
CPD
18 CPD Hours (Eighth Qatar Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Conference (QDEM-8) 2024 and Third Qatar Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium)
Venue
Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel
About Organizers
The 2024 third annual Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium is co-sponsored by the National Diabetes Committee, the Department of Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Programs at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and the Qatar Metabolic Institute, HMC.
To access the:
- Qatar National Diabetes Strategy, 2016-2022 please
click here
