News and Events

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Sergio Grovella Title of the presentation:Integrated OMICs for tailored medicine in patients suffering from Hidradenitis suppurativa and its syndromic forms	2-Feb-23	Seminar
2	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Muralitharan Title of the presentation:Perfect Closure	9-Feb-23	Seminar
3	Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Rodents Module 1 -Basic	Presented by: Dr.Vijaykanth; Mr.Tesfaldet; Mr.Tesfom	8-9 Feb 2023	Training
4	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Vijaykanth Title of the presentation:Ethical consideration – Tumor bearing Mice	23-Feb-23	Seminar
5	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Hamda Abou Jassoum Title of the presentation:Cytoskeleton alterations in non- alcoholic fatty liver disease	2-Mar-23	Seminar
6	Rodent Euthanasia and Necropy Techniques	Presented by: Dr.Vijaykanth & Mr.Jose	8-Mar-23	Workshop
7	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Kavitha Varadharajan Title of the presentation:Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)	9-Mar-23	Seminar
8	Human care and Use of Laboratory Animal (HCULA)- biannual training	Presented by: Dr.Hamda Al-Naemi, Dr.Muralitharan & Dr.Vijaykanth	3-May-23	Training
9	ITQAN Simulation and innovation centre Visit	Dr.Muralitharan, Dr. Hamda Aboujassoum and Ms. Asma Al- Thani visited ITQAN Simulation and innovation centre. Qatar	4th May 2023	Visit
10	Diet-induced obesity model: The case of cafeteria diet (10th Annual ADLQ Symposium)	Presented By: Dr. Hamda Aboujassoum	9th-11th May 2023	Conference
11	Biannual HSE Inspection	HSE Inspection conducted by Mr.Collins, QU-HSE Department at LARC	15-Nov-23	Audit
12	IACUC committee visit	QU-IACUC team inspected LARC Animal Care program semi- Annually	14th May 2023	Inspection
13	SIDRA CEO Visit	LARC Team had meeting with SIDRA CEO & Her team	21th May 2023	Collabration meet
14	QU End of Acedemic year Ceremony 2022-2023	Dr.Hamda Al-Naemi presented LARC achievements in QU End of Acedemic year Ceremony 2022-2023	8-Jun-23	Ceremony
15	Summer Internship Program - 2023 Title: Standard Techniques in Microbiology and their working Principles	Internship students were trained with various activities along with theory and hands-on sessions Presenter: Dr.Murali, Dr.Kavitha, Mr.Imran & Ms.Enjoud	11 Jun 2023 to 22 Jun 2023	Training
16	Prof.Mariam Al-Maadeed, VPRGS Visit	Prof Mariam Ali Al-Maadeed, The Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Qatar University visited LARC and interact with Internship students	13th Jun 2023	Visit
17	LARC Internship activities Highlighted in Social Media	The various activities of the internship students were highlighted on social media	19th Jun 2023	Media Highlights
18	LARC Research work highlihted in QU Research Magazine - Dec 2023	Interview with an Inventor: Dr. Hamda Abdullah Al-Naemi, Director & founder LARC	1-Jun-23	Media Highlights
19	The National Health Research Ethics workshop - 2023	Presented By Dr.Hamda Al-Naemi Title Of The Presesntation: Laboratory Animal Husbandry & Humane Care	26-Sep-23	Workshop
20	LARC OMICS Web tool Training	Presented By Dr.Sergio Title Of The Presesntation: Basic Genomics -Genecard	1-Oct-23	Training
21	Closing Ceremony of the Summer Research Internship Program 2023	LARC Lab team Dr.Murali, Dr.Kavitha, Mr.Imran & Ms.Enjoud received appreciation certificate for mentoring summer internship students	4-Oct-23	Training
22	LARC Seminar Series	Presented By Dr.Sergio Title Of The Presesntation: Transforming Cancer Management: Exploring the Promise of Anti-Cancer Peptides via In Vitro and In Vivo Models	5-Oct-23	Seminar
23	LARC OMICS Web tool Training	Presented By Dr.Sergio Title Of The Presesntation: Basic Genomics - Mouse Genome Informatics	8-Oct-23	Training
24	LARC OMICS Web tool Training	Presented By Dr.Sergio Title Of The Presesntation: Basic Genomics - Gene Expression and Transcriptomics	15-Oct-23	Training
25	Laboratory Animal Research Centre (LARC) Research work highlighted in Qatar Media	Laboratory Animal Research Centre (LARC) Research work highlighted in Qatar Media	16-Oct-23	Media highlights
26	LARC Seminar Series	Presented By Dr.Muhammad Suleman Title Of The Presesntation: Unlocking Cancer Therapeutics with the Promising Power of Bioinformatics	19-Oct-23	Seminar
27	H.E Dr.Mohamed Al-Sadda visited LARC Minister of energy and industry of Qatar and the chairman of Qatar Petroleum	Dr.Hamda Al-Naemi presented LARC achievements	19-Oct-23	VIP Visit
28	LARC OMICS Web tool Training	Presented By Dr.Sergio Grovella Title Of The Presesntation: Basic Genomics - Proteins Analyses	29-Oct-23	Training
29	LARC Seminar Series	Presented By Dr.Shahab Uddin Khan Title Of The Presesntation: S-phase kinase protein 2 is an attractive therapeutic target for Treatment of Skin cancer”	2-Nov-23	Seminar
30	Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition 2023 Program	QU president visited LARC booth in Annual Research Forum - 2023. Dr.Hamda Mohammed H A Aboujassoum presented about LARC research activities	14-Nov-23	Conference - Booth activities
31	Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition 2023 Program	Dr.Hamda Al-Naemi presented LARC achievements in QU Annual Resesrch Forum	15-Nov-23	Conference - Session
32	Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition 2023 Program	Dr. Sergio Crovella, Dr. Muhammad Suleman & Ms. Ayshath Thasneem his research team presented in Annual Researc forum session Title of the presentation: Session I: Empowering Cancer Therapeutics: Artificial -Intelligence-Driven Design and Testing of Novel Bioactive Molecules in Animal Models	15-Nov-23	Conference - Session
33	Biannual HSE Inspection	HSE Inspection conducted by Mr.Collins, QU-HSE Department at LARC	15-Nov-23	Audit
34	LARC Seminar Series	Title of the presentation: Increasing the diagnostic yield of primary congenital glaucoma cases recruited into the U.K. 100,000 Genomes Project” presented by Mrs.Omayma Al-Saie from Sidra Medicine	16-Nov-23	Seminar
35	Qatar National Science Research & Innovation week	Dr.Hamda Mohammed H A Aboujassoum presented about LARC research activities	20-Nov-23	Conference
36	Human care and Use of Laboratory Animal (HCULA)- biannual training (Theory and Hands- On)	Presented by: Dr.Hamda Al-Naemi, Dr.Muralitharan & Dr.Vijaykanth	3-Dec-23	Training
37	LARC Seminar Series	Presented by: Dr.Julia Reichelt, Principle Research Scientist, from Iterim Translational Research Institute at Hamad Medical Corporation Title of the presentadtion: Gene therapy development for epidermolysis bullosa and ichthyosis",	10-Dec-23	Seminar
38	LARC Research work highlihted in QU Research Magazine - Dec 2023		31-Dec-23	Media Highlights

List of Events in 2022

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	PhD Defense - Online	Title:na Presenter:Dr.Hamda Abujassom	1-Feb-22	Presentation
2	CWSP Webinar	Title: Xenograft Tumor Models for Cancer research: A relevant Pre-Clinical platform	8th March 2022	Conference
3	Rodent Euthanasia and Necropy Techniques	Trainee got experienced with Necropy Techniques	28-29 Mar 2022	Workshop
4	Refreshment Training on FIRE SAFETY	Fire Safety Training conducted by QU Fire and Rescue Team at LARC	31-Mar-22	Training
5	QU Wednesday Series	Presenter:Dr.Hamda Al-Naemi	na	Podcost
6	End of Academic Year 21-22 Ceremony	Title: Achivements of LARC Presenter : Dr.Hamda Al-Naemi	23-May-22	Ceremony
7	Senior Project Presentation	Presenter: Ms.Moza Title of the project: Detection of inflammatory cytokines during Carrageenan -induced acute inflammation in rat paw	26-Apr-22	Presentation
8	Senior Project Presentation	Presenter: Ms.Nuha Title of the project: Histopathological assessment of ileum induced by excessive sugar intake.	26-Apr-22	Presentation
9	Senior Project Presentation	Presenter: Ms.Ruquia Title of the project: Histopathological assessment of hepatic injury induced by high sugar diet	26-Apr-22	Presentation
10	A2LA - ISO/IEC 17025:2017 External Audit	Presenter: Dr.Kavitha & Mr.Imran	11-May-22	ISO External Audit
11	Master Thesis Defense	Presenter: Ms.Sarra Attia	19-May-22	Presentation
12	Summer Internship Program - 2022	Title: Standard Techniques in Microbiology and their working Principles Presenter: Dr.Murali, Dr.Kavitha, Mr.Imran & Ms.Enjoud	29 May 2022 to 9 Jun 2022	Training
13	Basic Training on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal (HCULA)	HMC Team attendeted HCULA hands-On training Presenter:Dr.Hamda, Dr.Murali, Dr.Vijay	May & Nov 2022	Training & Hands-On
14	Summer Internship Program - 2022 highighted in social media Twitter, Instagam, Linkedin		29 May 2022 to 9 Jun 2022	Media Highlights
15	Summer Internship Program - 2022 highighted in social media Twitter, Instagam, Linkedin	LARC summer internship participant Ms.Zahra expressed her testimoninal about LARC Internship program highlighted in Social media	29 May 2022 to 9 Jun 2022	Media Highlights
16	Summer Internship Program - 2022 highighted in social media Twitter, Instagam, Linkedin	LARC summer internship participant Ms.Mouda expressed her testimoninal about LARC Internship program highlighted in Social media	29 May 2022 to 9 Jun 2022	Media Highlights
17	Consultant oncampus Meeting regarding research Project	Dr.Murali had discussion with WHO Regional Experts from Cairo, Egypt.	27-Sep-22	Consultancy
18	Annual Research forum - 2022	LARC Research work displayed in QU Annual Research Forum - Oct 2022 Presented By Dr. Hamda Mohammed H A Aboujassoum	2-3 Oct 2022	QUARF - Conference
19	Poster Presentation - Sarah	Poster Presented by: Ms.Sarah Attia Title of the presentation: Role of Chronic Cadmium Exposure on Adipose Tissue Function	2-3 Oct 2022	Presentation
20	Poster Presentation - Ruquia	Poster Presented by: Ms.Ruquia Title of the presentation: Histopathological assessment of hepatic injury induced by high sugar diet.	2-3 Oct 2022	Presentation
21	Annual Research foruim - 2022 highighted in social media Twitter, Instagam	LARC Research Assistant interviewed on Instagram	2-3 Oct 2022	Media Highlights
22	Research Seminar Presented By Ms.Dana Al-Ansari, PhD Student, from Imperial College of London	Tile of the presentation : Biomaterial-driven lymphangiogenesis for cardiac tissue regeneration	2-Oct-22	Research Seminar
23	Visitors from Royal college of surgeons in Ireland	(RCSI) university of medicine and health science Dublin RCSI Experts had discussion regarding the use of LARC to train medical students on surgical techniques with Dr.Hamda Al Naemi, Director LARC	2-3 Oct 2022	LARC Visit
24	ISO renewal certificate award ceromony	LARC Received ISO 17025 - A2LA accreditation renewal certificate	2-3 Oct 2022	QUARF - Conference
25	Consultant online Meeting regarding research Project	Dr.Murali had meeting with WHO experts to discuss the research results of NPRP Research project	24-Oct-22	Consultancy
26	QU Magzine - Dec 2022	LARC ISO Renewal highlihted in QU Research Magazine	1-Dec-22	Media Highlights - QU Magazine
27	LARC Research work highlihted in QU Research Magazine - Dec 2022	Resesrch Title: LARC Conducts Interdisciplinary Study to uncover Impact of High Sugar Diet in Early Life	1-Dec-22	Media Highlights - QU Magazine
28	LARC Summer Internship program highlihted in QU Research Magazine - Dec 2022		1-Dec-22	Media Highlights - QU Magazine

List of Events in 2021

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	LARC work Highlighted in Qatar University Magazine		1 Dec. 2021	Media Highlights
2	LARC work Highlighted in Qatar University Magazine		1 Dec. 2021	Media Highlights
3	QNRP-UREP Poster competition	Presented By: Ms.Enjoud and Ms. Hala Title of the presentation: Cardiac Myosin Binding Protein-C in Sprague Dawley (SD) Rats exposed to Sub-Chronic oral dose of Cadmium Chloride	26 Oct. 2021	Competition
4	LARC activity Highlighted in Social Media	QU Annual Research forum - 2021 - Building Resilience at Universities: Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. LARC Booth displayed in Social Media	21 Oct. 2021	Media Highlights
5	QU Annual Research forum - 2021 - Building Resilience at Universities: Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Poster Presented by: Ms.Enjoud Khalifa Al-Borshaid Title of the presentation: Cardiac Myosin Binding Protein-C in Sprague Dawley (SD) Rats exposed to Sub-Chronic oral dose of Cadmium Chloride "	20 Oct. 2021	Research Forum & exhibition
6	LARC activity Highlighted in Social Media	Qatar University President visit at LARC has beeen highlighted in social media	6 Sept 2021	Media Highlights
7	Qatar University President and Vice President for Research and graduate studies Visit	Presented By Dr. Hamda Al-Naemi Title of the Presentation: LARC achivements and Research Plans"	29 Aug. 2021	Internal visit
8	LARC activity Highlighted in Social Media	LARC summer internship participant Mr. Karim express his testimoninal about LARC Internship program highlighted in Social medis	1 Jul. 2021	Media Highlights
9	LARC ONLINE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - 2021	Presented By: Dr. Muralitharan, Dr.Vijaykanth, Dr. Kavitha and Mr. Imran LARC conducted summer internship program for Qatar University Students and researchers for three weeks on following courses Course 1: Lab Animal Ethics and Animal models in preclinical Research Course 2: Microbiological Techniques in Rodent Health Survillance Course 3: Molecular and Cell culture Techniques in rodent research"	6-24 June 2021	Summer Internship
10	LARC work Highlighted in Qatar University Magazine & Social Media		1 May 2021	Media Highlights
11	LARC work Highlighted in Qatar University Magazine & Social Media	LARC Diagnostic methods secured ISO 17025:2017 Accreditation	1 May 2021	Media Highlights
12	LARC activity Highlighted in Social Media		24 Mar. 2021	Media Highlights
13	Biannual HSE Inspection	HSE Inspection conducted by Mr. Collins, QU-HSE Department at LARC	22 Mar. 2021	Meeting
14	ISO 17025 Internal Audit	ISO internal Audit conducted by Dr. Maqbool & Ms Nayla, QU-Quality Departmet Team at LARC	9 Mar. 2021	Meeting
15	Rodent Research at Qatar University	Presented By.Dr. Hamda Al-Naemi Title of the Presentation: Rodent Research at Qatar University	9 Mar. 2021	Webinar
16	Fire Safety Training	Fire Safety Training conducted by QU Fire and Rescue Team at LARC	28 Feb. 2021	Training
17	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Ajaz Ahmad Bhat Post Doc. Sidra Medical and Research Center Sidra Medicine Qatar Title of the presentation: Effect of chemically synthesized novel small molecule inhibitors of Apurinic/Apyrimidinic Endonuclease 1/ Redox effector factor 1 (APE1/Ref1) on cell viability and oncogenic signaling pathways in esophageal cancer	24 Feb. 2021	Seminar
18	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Hamda Al-Naemi Presented By: Dr Ajaz Ahmad Bhat Post Doc. Sidra Medical and Research Center Sidra Medicine-Qatar Title of the presentation: Effect of chemically synthesized novel small molecule inhibitors of Apurinic/Apyrimidinic Endonuclease 1/ Redox effector factor 1 (APE1/Ref1) on cell viability and oncogenic signaling pathways in esophageal cancer	17 Feb. 2021	Seminar
19	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Muralitharan Shanmugakonar Title of the presentation: What is next? Perspectives on genotyping of Rodent models	11 Feb. 2021	Seminar
20	LARC Research Seminar Series	Presented By: Dr. Hamda Al-Naemi Title of the presentation:Isolated Perfused Heart	4 Feb. 2021	Seminar

List of Events in 2020

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	LARC Reserch work published in QU research Magazine	Hamda Aboujassoum, a PhD student at the University College London (UCL) and a Research Assistant at the Laboratory Animal Research Center, conducted a research study in collaboration with the Laboratory Animal Research Center and the Anti-Doping Lab Qatar on the effect of high carbohydrate diet on weight gain and associated diseases.	1 Dec. 2020	Media Highlights
2	LARC Reserch work published in QU research Magazine	LARC Summer Internship Program highlighted in VPRGS Event	1 Dec. 2020	Media Highlights
3	University of the Future: Re-Imagining Research and Higher Education	LARC Presented and partcipated in Qatar University - Annual Resesrch Forum Presented By: Dr. Muralitharan Shanmugakonar	28 Oct. 2020	Research Forum & exhibition
4	University of the Future: Re-Imagining Research and Higher Education	LARC Presented and partcipated in Qatar University - Annual Resesrch Forum Presented By: Dr. Kavitha Varadharajan	28 Oct. 2020	Research Forum & exhibition
5	University of the Future: Re-Imagining Research and Higher Education	LARC Presented and partcipated in Qatar University - Annual Resesrch Forum Presented By: Mr. Imran Khan	28 Oct. 2020	Research Forum & exhibition
6	Summer Internship Ceremony	Dr. Muralitharan Shanmugakonar presented about LARC Summer Internship activities	4 Oct. 2020	Meeting
7	Open day for Graduate studies - 2020	Ms. Hamda Aboujassam presented about LARC research activites	28-30 Sep 2020	Meeting
8	Microbiological monitoring system for SPF rodent facility	Presented By: Dr.Muralitharan,Dr.Kavitha and Mr.Imran The diagnostic labs at LARC offers and host an online internship program of three weeks duration to support the students and researchers to enhance the knowledge on biosafety practices, principles of diagnostics techniques, rodent health monitoring in a vivarium setting and Laboratory risk – waste management. The program enhances interaction with the specialist in Rodent health monitoring to establish and carry out diagnostic work with animal samples.The participating interns will be awarded with a certificate on successful completion of the program.	7-25 Jun. 2020	Intership
9	LARC Reserch work published in QU research Magazine	Dr. Hamda Al Naemi, the Director of Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC) has a fascination for research in understanding the environmental impact on human health.Dr. Al Naemi established a research group to study Cadmium toxicity in in LARC (specific Pathogen Free SPF Facility) at Qatar University.	20 May 2020	Media Highlights

List of Events in 2019

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	Diet-induced obesity and Non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD)	Presented by: Ms.Hamda Mohammed Aboujassoum, LARC	14 Mar. 2019	Seminar
2	The uniqueness of muscle blood flow regulation during exercise	Presented by: Dr. Nelson Orie, ADLQ	4 April 2019	Seminar
3	Research Transformation Through The 4th Industrial revolution	LARC Presented and partcipated in Qatar University - Annual Resesrch Forum	23-24 April 2019	Research and Exhibition Forum
4	Summer Internship Training Program	Basic Animal Husbandry procedures and Diagnostic Techniques	23 Jun-18 Jul 2019	Internship
5	Introduction to gene ontology	Presented By: Dr. Barbara Kramarz Research Associate, Pre-clinical & Fundamental Science, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Pop Health Sciences/UCL	5 Sept 2019	Seminar
6	The role of fat stem cells in obesity-associated insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes	Presented by : Dr. Mohamed Elrayess, Abstract: Impairment of fat stem cell differentiation (adipogenesis) in obesity triggers insulin resistance and increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, some obese individuals maintain insulin sensitivity and show a lower risk of insulin resistance and T2DM. In this presentation, our data describing mechanisms underlying the protective phenotype of obese insulin sensitive individuals in relation to adipogenesis will be discussed including inflammatory mediators, oxidative stress, fatty acid signalling and environmental factors.	31 Oct. 2019	Seminar
7	Basic Training on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal (HCULA)	This basic training program is covering the use of Rodents as animal models in biomedical research. It is composed of theory and hands-on courses. The theory course is obligatory to all students and researchers who intend to use Qatar University Laboratory animal research center (LARC), regardless of previous training they may have had at other organizations. The hands-on course is obligatory only for all personnel who will be handling live animals at LARC. It is our obligation to help researchers and students to be trained and certified to use the laboratory animal at LARC in a humane and responsible manner. This training program will give the trainee a general understanding on the regulations and responsibility in using laboratory animals for research. The successful participants will be awarded course completion certificates. A copy of HCULA certificate should be submitted with research protocols for QU-IACUC approval. HCULA is in house training conducted by LARC team biannually on December and May.	2^nd May and 1^st Dec. 2019	Training

List of Events in 2018

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	Animal Ethical Awareness Day	LARC Presented and partcipated in Animal Ethical Awareness Day This event is to create awareness related to the ethics of using animals in research experiments in Qatar and worldwide. This will guide researchers who are using animals in their research and those who are willing to use animals and to get QU ethical approval for conducting research on animals. Furthermore, this event will also clarify the ethical obligations of researchers using animals at Qatar University and the role of Qatar University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for guiding, facilitating and supporting researchers who are planning to use experimental animals. The event will promote awareness among participants on the obligation of researchers at Qatar University securing fund from agencies such as QNRF with regard to ethics of using experimental animals.	27 Feb. 2018	Seminar
2	Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity	The purpose of this workshop is to provide knowledge and up to date information about laboratory safety & security policy needed for successfully conducting testing in diagnostic lab. In addition, standard techniques and practices being implemented at Laboratory Animal Research Centre (LARC), will also be covered in this workshop. In principle the lab environment should be planned in compliance with the international standards with the support of institutional experts such as technical and mechanical engineers and scientists. In particular the support staff must be well-educated about the biosafety, biosecurity, biocontainment risk assessment, occupational safety & health administrative policies and protocols. Laboratory safety is of prime pre-requisite for environmental health & safety, because environmental and laboratory safety is the first line protective mechanism to resolve problems and concerns surrounding biological, chemical and radiation spill in the laboratory environment. Moreover handling of laser, fume hoods, chemical cabinets, gas units, emergency spill kits are regulated by appropriate laboratory safety procedures and waste management protocols.	6 March 2018	Workshop
3	Pioneering Research	LARC Presented and partcipated in Qatar University - Annual Resesrch Forum	1-2 May 2018	Research and Exhibition Forum
4	Advances in Rodent Animal models for human diseases and Application of 3Rs	The goal of the conference is to gather international experts and professionals in laboratory animal science and researchers to interact with local researchers and users of laboratory animals. This help the researchers to exchange and discuss recent knowledge, ideas and to promote responsible and humane use of the laboratory animals in biomedical research. The expert speakers will highlight achievements, significant developments and scientific advancements that impact the animal experimentation and translational research.	19-20 Sept 2018	CWSP Conference
5	QU - Library Online Access and its description	Presented By: Library Expert Mr. Abdalhakim Bshawi, Senior Research and Instruction Librarian	11 Oct. 2018	Seminar
6	Investigation of cardiovascular disorders using small animal disease models at BRC	Presented by: Huseyin Yelcin, Assistant Professor at the Biomedical Research Center	29 Nov. 2018	Seminar
7	Epithelial Barriers, Tight Junctions and Disease: What Role Do Claudins Play?	Presented By: Dr. Ajaz Ahmad Bhat Post Doc. Sidra Medical and Research Center Sidra Medicine Qatar	18 Dec. 2018	Seminar
8	Basic Training on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal (HCULA)	This basic training program is covering the use of Rodents as animal models in biomedical research. It is composed of theory and hands-on courses. The theory course is obligatory to all students and researchers who intend to use Qatar University Laboratory animal research center (LARC), regardless of previous training they may have had at other organizations. The hands-on course is obligatory only for all personnel who will be handling live animals at LARC. It is our obligation to help researchers and students to be trained and certified to use the laboratory animal at LARC in a humane and responsible manner. This training program will give the trainee a general understanding on the regulations and responsibility in using laboratory animals for research. The successful participants will be awarded course completion certificates. A copy of HCULA certificate should be submitted with research protocols for QU-IACUC approval. HCULA is in house training conducted by LARC team biannually on December and May.	8^th May & 3^rd Dec 2018	Training

List of Events in 2017

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	Basic Life Support (BLS) cum First aid training program	LARC conducted Basic Life Support (BLS) cum First aid training program through Hamda Medical Corporation. A total of 18 participants involved in the training program. The training comprised of both theoretical as well as hands on practical aspects of first aid procedures. The theoretical part covering various life support methods and handling the injured victims. The hands on practical part covering various fracture immobilization techniques, cardiac resuscitation procedure training through dummies. At the end of the course all the participants received the certificate. The BLS and first aid program very essential for Occupational and health safety program in LARC.	20-22 March 2017	Training
2	Research Beyond Boundries	LARC Presented and partcipated in Qatar University - Annual Research Forum	3-4 May 2017	Research and Exhibition Forum
3	Animal models of Cardiovascular and metabolic research At LARC and their relevance to the research priorities	Presented by: Dr. Zsolt Murlasits, Associate Research Professor	13 Sept 2017	Seminar
4	Basic Firefighting and safety program	LARC Conducted Firefighting and safety Program through QU safety department. This training Comprises of detail Fire safety procedure and regulations and handling fire safety equipments. Mock Fire drill also conducted for the participants.	28 Nov. 2017	Training
5	Basic Training on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal (HCULA)	This basic training program is covering the use of Rodents as animal models in biomedical research. It is composed of theory and hands-on courses. The theory course is obligatory to all students and researchers who intend to use Qatar University Laboratory animal research center (LARC), regardless of previous training they may have had at other organizations. The hands-on course is obligatory only for all personnel who will be handling live animals at LARC. It is our obligation to help researchers and students to be trained and certified to use the laboratory animal at LARC in a humane and responsible manner. This training program will give the trainee a general understanding on the regulations and responsibility in using laboratory animals for research. The successful participants will be awarded course completion certificates. A copy of HCULA certificate should be submitted with research protocols for QU-IACUC approval. HCULA is in house training conducted by LARC team biannually on December and May.	9^th May and 5^th Dec 2017	Training

List of Events in 2016

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	First-ever training held on humane care and use of lab animals	Read More in Qatar University Newsroom	5^th Jan 2016	Training
2	Basic Training on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal (HCULA)	This basic training program is covering the use of Rodents as animal models in biomedical research. It is composed of theory and hands-on courses. The theory course is obligatory to all students and researchers who intend to use Qatar University Laboratory animal research center (LARC), regardless of previous training they may have had at other organizations. The hands-on course is obligatory only for all personnel who will be handling live animals at LARC. It is our obligation to help researchers and students to be trained and certified to use the laboratory animal at LARC in a humane and responsible manner. This training program will give the trainee a general understanding on the regulations and responsibility in using laboratory animals for research. The successful participants will be awarded course completion certificates. A copy of HCULA certificate should be submitted with research protocols for QU-IACUC approval. HCULA is in house training conducted by LARC team biannually on December and May.	2^nd May and 6^th Dec 2016	Training

List of Events in 2014

S/N	Title of the Event	Description	Date and Year	Event Category
1	First workshop on the use of laboratory animals for biomedical research	Qatar University is actively involved in developing a sustainable scientific research infrastructure to support national and international research collaborations. Biomedical research requires animal models at different stages of the research such as safety testing, clinical trials, genetic testing and immunological responses. Qatar University is the first institute in Qatar that has established a rodent animal facility called Laboratory Animal Research Centre (LARC). At this stage, the availability of expertise in animal care and use is challenging and there is a need to build local human capacity through education and addressing the basic skills in animal research, husbandry and humane care. In addition, there is also a need to disseminate the knowledge about the policy and procedures along with ethical compliance required to conduct animal research. This workshop is a pioneering effort to bring animal researchers under one umbrella. The focus will be on the overview of operational and administrative procedures to be followed at LARC to make use of the facility by various research groups. Moreover, the workshop will provide training of specialized scientific and technical areas relevant to animal facility, animal care, animal research ethics, biosafety, and operational procedures. This workshop will help to gain knowledge and skills from leading international expertise. The workshop will run for two days and will cover more than 12 different specialized training titles.	8-9 April 2014	Workshop cum Conference

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