DOHA: Qatar University (QU) and Sidra Medical and Research Center (Sidra) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to foster research, develop academic and scientific relationships, and facilitate academic and technical exchange.
The agreement was signed by QU Vice President for Research Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham, and member of the Office of Sidra Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice Chief Medical Officer Dr Abdulla Mohammed Al Kaabi.
The purpose of the MoU is to identify the areas of interest, and articulate a mutual strategic intent for further development and collaboration and facilitate the work of QU’s Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC) in those areas.
Dr Al Derham said: “The agreement will further empower QU’s Laboratory Animal Research Center in its efforts to realize its mission of providing quality animal husbandry and veterinary care to support QU’s leading role in education and research.”
“Sidra’s partnership with QU signifies the growing importance of developing talent, research and knowledge in Qatar,” said Dr Al Kaabi. The Peninsula
