DOHA: Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Shafallah Center, a non-profit center dedicated to children with special needs.
The agreement will pave the way for the two partners to undertake joint research activities, foster direct contact between specialists, as well as facilitate the use of facilities and equipment for research purposes.
Through this agreement, the two parties agree to encourage direct contact and cooperation between their staff and researchers. Additionally, QBRI and the Shafallah Center will share knowledge and expertise, as well as participate in the development of collaborative biomedical research projects with mutual consent.
Through the MoU, HBKU and the Shafallah Center may undertake joint research activities and publication projects; exchange invitations for researchers to participate in seminars, conferences or workshops on topics of interest; and use QBRI’s Institutional Review Board to review collaborative research projects undertaken by Shafallah Center.
As per standard practice, each collaboration under this MoU is to be agreed upon on a further case-by-case basis.
QBRI’s newest MoU comes as the latest agreement in a series of collaborative efforts undertaken by the research institute. In line with HBKU’s overarching aim of fostering effective partnerships, QBRI works with a multitude of national and international stakeholders to address global health concerns.
