Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently held its 3rd HMC Precision Medicine Conference, focusing on “Shaping the Future Through Integration: Exploring the Latest Technologies and AI Applications.” The event brought together over 900 healthcare professionals and researchers to discuss how collaboration, AI, and innovation are driving advancements in precision medicine.
The conference highlighted the transformative potential of AI and genomics in personalizing healthcare. Dr. Abdulla al-Ansari, HMC’s chief medical officer and chair of the Precision Medicine Committee, called the event a significant step toward integrating advanced technologies into clinical practice. “This conference represented a great step forward in our mission to integrate advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into clinical practice,” he noted.
Dr. Salha Bujassoum al-Bader, director of the Centre for Clinical Precision Medicine and Genomics, emphasized the importance of knowledge sharing to enhance patient outcomes in Qatar and beyond. “Incorporating the latest technologies and artificial intelligence into our practices is essential to providing personalized care that meets the unique needs of our patients,” she said.
The conference underscored both the promise and challenges of implementing precision medicine in everyday practice. Dr. al-Ansari highlighted the role of partnerships in optimizing personalized patient care, aiming to overcome barriers to integrating precision medicine across healthcare settings.