Events

Sidra Medicine is a leading academic hospital in Qatar, offering top-tier tertiary healthcare services and personalized medical care for women and children. Dr. Saraiva established and leads the Laboratory of Disease Modelling and Therapeutics at Sidra's Research Branch. His lab develops and employs biological assays to uncover the molecular mechanisms involved in specific neural and metabolic processes. By doing so, they hope to advance fundamental science and translate their findings into innovative diagnostic and personalized treatment options for patients affected by conditions affecting the senses, brain, kidney, and heart. In his presentation, Dr. Saraiva will provide an overview of Sidra Medicine and discuss the strategies they use to diagnose and investigate the causes of rare diseases in patients.