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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the first hospital in the United States devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since its start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic “firsts” in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives, worldwide.

Our physicians are internationally-recognized experts in every pediatric specialty, including cancer, cardiac care, fetal medicine, orthopaedics, neonatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and urology. Children’s Hospital is also consistently recognized as a national leader in the advancement of healthcare for children: for the 17th straight year, U.S. News & World Report ranked CHOP among the best children’s hospitals in the United States, and awarded it the elite recognition of No. 4, on its 2023-24 Honor Roll.

U.S. News also ranked the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, located at CHOP, as the No. 1 Department of Pediatrics in the country by U.S. News for the last 11 years.

A critical part of CHOP’s mission to be the leader in advancing healthcare for children globally is the ability to robustly integrate novel research into the high-quality clinical care it delivers. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute is one of the largest pediatric research programs in the United States with nearly $350 million in total grant funding, and over 1000 principal investigators (with active grants/protocols).

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QRDI

Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council is a leading government entity dedicated to advancing research, fostering global innovation collaborations, and attracting global talent to Qatar. Established in 2018, the council drives research, development, and innovation (RDI) efforts on a national level in Qatar, aiming to position Qatar a top destination for global talent and a pioneering hub for RDI with its motto, “locally empowered, globally connected”.

Playing a pivotal role shaping the Innovation component of the Economic Diversification goal within the Qatar National Vision 2030, QRDI Council has developed the QRDI 2030 Strategy, which mobilizes leadership across government, academia, and industry to transform Qatar’s social and economic landscape.

QRDI Council aims to position Qatar as an internationally recognized hub for innovation, as well as to create opportunities for scientific researchers and innovators in health, society, digital technology, resource sustainability, and energy.

Qatar Tourism

Qatar Tourism is the official government body responsible for developing the national strategy, licensing, and promoting the tourism sector in Qatar. QT facilitates the partnership with the relevant government entities and encourages investments and involvement of the private sector to ensure the growth of the hospitality and tourism sectors. Qatar Tourism plays a pivotal role in creating exciting annual events and exhibitions enhancing Qatar’s position as a premier travel destination.
In line with Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar Tourism’s efforts are focused on enhancing the country’s tourism infrastructure, promoting sustainable development, and fostering cultural exchange.
Qatar Tourism has been recognized on the global stage, having received 30 prestigious awards for its outstanding digital transformation initiatives. These accolades underscore Qatar Tourism’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative digital platforms to enhance the tourism experience, engage with travelers, and promote Qatar as a premier destination.
With a dedication to Service Excellence, Qatar Tourism continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Qatar’s tourism industry and contributing to the national’s economic growth while staying true to the country’s cultural identity and values.

MOPH

The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar is the sole authority responsible for all issues related to public health affairs in the country, supervising the provision of healthcare services in the country, providing preventive and curative health services of international reputation and global appreciation, as well as spreading and raising health awareness. It is also responsible for regulating the private sector’s establishment of health facilities and overseeing them, and supervising the health insurance system, hospitals, and primary health care centers, and the practice of medical, allied, and pharmacy professions.
Moreover, The Ministry is working on developing electronic and medical strategies and capabilities, supporting an enabling system for innovative health care research, maintaining a system for preparedness and response to national health emergencies, supervising the treatment of citizens abroad, and regulating food safety issues.

The Ministry is working on developing an integrated and comprehensive healthcare system, managed according to world-class standards, with accessible health services to the entire population in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 to ensure continuous care, develop frameworks to provide healthcare services to priority populations and introduce new tools and procedures to support patient care and transfer of knowledge among different healthcare systems.

The Ministry of Public Health and its affiliated institutions (Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Healthcare Corporation and Naufar) have achieved significant milestones; Qatar has laid the foundations to a strong global health system, and Qatar's healthcare system has seen an important development and improvement in recent decades. Investment in new health facilities, services and techniques has contributed to the overall development of the country's health sector infrastructure with a view to meeting health needs of the steadily growing population in the country, which has also helped in the success of our health system in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing its effects, and protecting society.

Qatar Scientific Company

Qatar Scientific Company

Qatar Scientific Company takes immense pride in its diverse and comprehensive portfolio, meticulously designed to cater to the evolving needs of the scientific community. Established in 2005, we have emerged as a formidable presence in Qatar, renowned for delivering exceptional products and integrated solutions across a spectrum of critical sectors.

Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, demonstrated through our partnership with globally recognized market leaders. Whether in Analytical Proteomics, Metabolomics, Genomics, Life Science Diagnostics, or Informatics, we offer top-notch tools and services. We prioritize after-sale support with a dedicated team comprising Technical Support, Service Engineers, and Administration Staff.

What sets us apart is our customer-centric approach. We invest time in understanding your specific requirements and offer comprehensive Genomic, Life Science, & Analytical solutions. This includes not only exceptional products but also training and application support.
At Qatar Scientific, we believe in providing holistic solutions to empower your research and clinical endeavors.

Qatar Scientific Company is proud to partner with MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (MGI) for this event. This collaboration brings together the expertise of Qatar Scientific Company and the innovative technology of MGI, creating a synergy that enhances the value we offer to our customers

Medtech Corporation

Medtech Corporation represents World’s Best technology partners in Genomics & Life Science, Routine Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical, Surgical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Companies in Qatar and the region. Supported by Expert Scientists and Engineers, we provide Superior Tools and Knowledge for advancing Healthcare and Reseach outcomes

Mannai Medical and Scientific

Mannai Medical and Scientific

Mannai Medical and Scientific, under Mannai InfoTech, an ICT Division under Mannai Trading Company WLL, is a premier provider of healthcare and scientific solutions in Doha Qatar. With a commitment to excellence, the division delivers innovative products and services across various sectors, including medical, laboratory, and research. Our extensive portfolio features cutting-edge medical equipment, advanced laboratory instruments, and comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of healthcare facilities, research institutions, and educational establishments.

Backed by a team of highly qualified professionals, we offer unparalleled support, from consultation to installation and after-sales service. We collaborate with globally renowned manufacturers and service providers, ensuring that our clients have access to the latest medical and scientific technology solutions.
Our dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has established Mannai Medical and Scientific as a trusted partner in Qatar’s rapidly evolving healthcare and scientific landscape. We are committed to contributing to the nation's vision of a healthier and more advanced future.

Cosmos ID

CosmosID offers end-to-end microbiome science solutions from discovery through clinical validation: short- and long-read DNA sequencing, metabolomics, RNA sequencing, multi-omics analysis and systems biology expertise. Pipelines are supported by CLIA-certified & ICH-GCP compliant NGS, metabolomic, and advanced bioinformatics solutions. CosmosID also offers a user-friendly cloud software for microbiome comparative analysis and statistics.

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New Concept Pharma

New Concept Pharma, we are much more than just a distributor - we are your comprehensive partner for all your needs in healthcare, research, veterinary care, diagnostics, life sciences, laboratory sciences, food safety, technical support, applications, and training. With a relentless commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust and credibility of both the healthcare industry and our valued customers. Our unwavering presence in the healthcare landscape has solidified our position as a powerful partner for some of the world's leading healthcare brands. Like Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Euroimmun, Omixon, Better You, Elga, etc.

We are driven by the desire for long-term growth and value for our customers, constantly transforming innovation into practical solutions. We take immense pride in our role as a conduit between the world's foremost medical manufacturers and discerning customers. Our distribution model is designed for your convenience, offering unwavering support, timely delivery of top-quality equipment, and periodic servicing. Our team of highly qualified engineers collaborates closely with each manufacturer's technical support team, guaranteeing round-the-clock excellence in service.

Novogene

Novogene delivers unsurpassed data quality to support our customers’ research goals. We are a world leader in NGS services, with thousands of employees and multiple locations across the globe. Novogene has 62 NGS-related patents, as well as nearly 20,000 SCI articles with a total impact factor of nearly 120,000, including publications in first tiers journals such as Cell, Nature and Science. As the largest NGS service provider headquartered in Beijing with branches in Hong Kong China, US, UK, Singapore, Netherlands, and Japan, Novogene was founded in 2011 and has been growing rapidly over the past few years.

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3Bigs

Utilizing bio data in the era of the 4th industrial revolution, 3BIGS is creating a new business. With bioengineering knowledge, bioinformation, and IT technology, we will continue to make efforts to collect and connect different types of biodata by converging big data, artificial intelligence, and networks, which are the core technologies of the 4th industrial revolution, to discover biomarkers, discover new drug candidates, and use them in various business fields according to research purposes such as disease and genome.

Zymo Research Corporation

Zymo Research Corporation