Empower Generations Consortium is located in Qatar University, operated jointly under the umbrella of the College of Health Sciences and the Biomedical Research Center.
The consortium operates three projects:
- Science Education and Human Health Activities (SEHHA) Project
- Qatar Scientists in BioDiversity (QSBD) Project
- Genomics and Precision Medicine (GPM) Project
The three projects are operated annually from September to November in parallel to each other. Each project has competencies scheme from level 1 to level 4. The instructional locations varies according to the project vs. the level of competency:
Levels of competency | Location | Supervision |
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Level 1: Career applications (for all the three projects in parallel to each other) |
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- 1st day | Qatar University | Qatar University’s staff & faculty |
- 2nd day | *SEHHA: HMC ( laboratories, nutrition department, physical therapy department, public health department, internal medicine, and Pharmacy) & Biobank *QSBD: Al-Qannas Society & Equine Veterinary Medical Center *GPM: Qatar Genome- QF | - Qatar University’s staff & faculty - Professionals & experts from ach of the mentioned business partners |
Level 2: Innovation (for all the three projects in parallel to each other) |
Submission period from November to February | The participants Schools | Schools instructors with the support of Qatar University’s staff & faculty |
Level 3: Externship (for all the three projects in parallel to each other) |
Every winter break One business week | Sidra Biomedical Research Center Al-Qannas Society Equine Veterinary Medical Center | Professionals & experts from ach of the mentioned business partners |
Level 4: Advanced Externship (for all the three projects in parallel to each other) |
Every Summer break One to two months (as determined) | Sidra Biomedical Research Center Al-Qannas Society Equine Veterinary Medical Center | Professionals & experts from ach of the mentioned business partners |
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