(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), which is part of Qatar Foundation Research and Development, recently hosted two rounds of the TECHtalks series.
The discussions focused on ICT and Smart Cities as well as the impact of Innovative Genomics on personalised medicine in Qatar.
The healthcare TECHtalks session was held under the title "New Genes: How Innovative Genetic-Based Services Can Change Our Lives". Prof Paolo Gasparini, head of the Experimental Genetics Division at Sidra Medical and Research Centre, gave a "unique insight into the endless possibilities" of applied genetics from both within and outside the laboratory.
Prof Gasparini talked about the effect the genes can have on diets and lifestyle. He shared research details that showed how genetics can be responsible for food choices and preferences, suggesting that knowledge arising from these studies will help in fighting diseases such as obesity and diabetes in Qatar. Prof Gasparini also joined a panel discussion that included Prof Hilal Lashuel, executive director at Qatar Biomedical Research Institute and Prof Pasquale Vito, senior scientist at the Anti-Doping Laboratory, Qatar.
QSTP's ICT TECHtalks, titled "Smart Cities: From Dream to Reality", was also well-received by the audience and industry stakeholders. Bringing together a unique panel, the event emphasised the central role innovative technologies play in better serving individuals and communities, making the daily lives of residents easier.
Mansoor al-Khater, chief strategy officer at Ooredoo, was the keynote speaker and was later joined by a selection of experts for an in-depth panel discussion. The speakers included Waleed al-Saadi, utilities director at Lusail Real Estate Development Company; Dr Thomas Groegler, head of Innovation Centre at Siemens in Qatar and Abdulaziz al-Khal, chief commercial officer at Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre.
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