The workshop explored the latest global developments in the use of AI in health research, data management and national policies. It included a series of sessions led by local and international experts in biomedical research and health, with the participation of representatives from 20 relevant institutions in Qatar. This collective effort highlights a shared commitment to advancing health research standards.
The workshop also discussed emerging trends in medical AI governance, balancing innovation and privacy in AI healthcare applications in Qatar, AI in medical devices, ethical collaboration in health research, ethical and religious perspectives on the use of AI in medicine, and AI integration. in clinical practice.
The main objective of the workshop was to focus on ethical considerations related to the use of AI in health research, data management and national policies. It aimed to ensure safe and ethical application of AI, in line with the highest global standards. Furthermore, the workshop aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of local health research researchers and professionals, thereby contributing to the growth and quality of Qatar’s research and development sector, and reflects a commitment strong in favor of aligning technological advances in AI with ethical principles and the best international standards. practices.
In her opening remarks, Dr. Alexandra Haddad, Senior Research Grants Specialist at the Department of Health Research Regulation at MOPH, said: “The annual National Health Research Ethics Workshop helps raise awareness local researchers in the State of Qatar to the importance of health. research ethics. It also examines regulations governing health research and establishes ethical principles for the use of AI in health research.
Dr. Haddad also highlighted the mission of health research regulatory departments to educate and empower all stakeholders in the health research field through this annual workshop and other initiatives. The department is also responsible for proposing, developing and modifying legislative tools, policies and regulations related to health and medical research to foster a safe and progressive research environment. In addition, it supervises and monitors health research activities in Qatar.
The workshop brought together approximately 250 participants, including researchers, members of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs), members of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) overseeing human research applications, members of the Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBC) of the State of Qatar. , healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, complementary medicine practitioners, university students, high school students preparing for university, and others stakeholders in research and development in Qatar. development sector.
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