DOHA, QATAR — Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), congratulates Dr. Hamdi Mbarek, Director of Research and Data Analytics at QPHI, on his appointment to the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Science Council. 

Dr. Mbarek joins a distinguished group of 21 globally recognized scientists and experts who provide high-level scientific guidance to the WHO Director-General. The Council focuses on emerging scientific and technological advances, helping inform priorities that relevant to the future of global public health.

The appointment recognizes Dr. Mbarek’s scientific track record and international contributions in human genomics, population genetics, precision health, and large-scale health data science. At QPHI, he leads the Research and Data Analytics Directorate, which drives large-scale genomic discovery and analytics, develops population-specific genomic resources, enables national and international research collaborations, and supports the translation of genomic and health data into knowledge that can advance precision health. His appointment also highlights the growing international visibility of scientific expertise and capabilities developed within Qatar’s research ecosystem.

“It is a tremendous honor to join the WHO Director-General’s Science Council and to contribute alongside distinguished scientists from around the world,” said Dr. Hamdi Mbarek. “I look forward to bringing my experience in genomics, precision health and population diversity to the Council’s discussions, and to helping advance science in ways that benefit populations globally.”