Doha: Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor
bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud has affirmed Qatar's commitment to attracting the most
prominent specialised international centres to support its ongoing efforts to
advance cancer patient care.
He said the memorandum of understanding
signed on Wednesday between the Ministry of Public Health and Memorial Sloan
Kettering Cancer Center would boost significant progress achieved in treatment,
research, and disease prevention, while contributing to the delivery of the
highest standards of patient care.
Speaking on the sidelines of the signing, the
minister said the partnership will enable both parties to enhance cancer
patient care in Qatar and the region, and support the development and expansion
of scientific research and innovation, in alignment with the priorities of the
National Health Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030.
President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center, Dr. Selwyn M. Vickers, said the proposed partnership will bring
over 140 years of clinical excellence, scientific discovery, and innovation to
patients in Qatar and the region, delivering an advanced level of cancer care
and reinforcing the centre's mission to eradicate cancer for a lifetime.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Memorial
Sloan Kettering, Scott M. Stuart, said the board continuously evaluates global
opportunities that would advance its mission, noting that the proposed
partnership has become an institutional priority given that it addresses a
significant regional need and aligns with the centre's capabilities and
specialised expertise.
The MoU is expected to establish a framework for cooperation in precision medicine, cancer research, and innovation, encompassing genomics, cell therapies, cancer vaccines, antibody-based platforms, and clinical trials. The collaboration involves leveraging advanced cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities to support clinical care, scientific research, diagnostics, drug discovery, and innovation in oncology, translating the latest scientific and clinical advancements from MSK into improved treatment options and outcomes for patients receiving care in Qatar.
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