Qatar Medical Journal
Editor-in-Chief
Abdurrazak Gehani, Al-Ahli Hospital, Doha, Qatar
Mohamad Alkadi, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
Dr. Alkadi is a Senior Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Consultant and the Deputy Chief of Nephrology at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar and the Editor-in-Chief of Qatar Medical Journal (QMJ). Dr. Alkadi holds a Medical Degree (MD) from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and is American Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
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Jassim Alsuwaidi, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
Jassim Al Suwaidi is the Chief of Scientific, Academic, and Faculty Affairs and Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). He is an accomplished researcher with over 25 years of experience in research and clinical medicine, and acts as a mentor to students, residents, and fellows. He has been serving as a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar, since 2018 and is a former president of the Gulf Heart Association. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, he has significantly contributed to international cardiology meetings through abstracts, research presentations, and book contributions.
Senior Editors
Ibrahim Fawzy Hassan, Weill Cornell Medical College; Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar
Ibrahim Fawzy is an Associate Professor in Clinical Medicine and Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. Dr. Ibrahim is currently the Medical Director of Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital and the ECMO Program Director at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). Dr. Fawzy is an internationally recognized expert in the field of ECMO, Critical care, Aeromedical Transport and Retrieval, and Education.
Stephen Thomas, Faculty of Medicine, Harvard University, USA
Stephen Thomas trained in Emergency Medicine and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services at East Carolina University in North Carolina. Upon moving to Harvard University in Boston, he worked at Massachusetts General Hospital while completing a Master's in Public Health (Quantitative Methods concentration). After serving as the Inaugural Professor and Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma, he assisted the State of Qatar in preparing for World Cup hosting through service as the National Health Service's Chairman of Emergency Medicine. He then returned to Harvard, where he currently serves as a member of the Faculty of Medicine and works clinically with the Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians Department of Emergency Medicine.
Associate Editors
Abdullatif Al-Khal
Mohammed Hammoudeh
Hajar Albinali
Nidal Asaad
Samar Al-Emadi
Ahmed Ali Al-Mohammed
Ibrahim Janahi
Adeel Butt
Muhammad Asim
Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin J. Al-Thani
Michael Freneaux
Abdel-Naser Elzouki
Ali Omrani
Mariam Al-Nesf
Essa Abuhelaiqa
Ziyad Hijazi
Anthony Lai
Khaled Machaca
Shahrad Taheri
Charbel Abi Khalil
HMC Team
Mona Hassan Kassem, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
Naseeha Majeed, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
Contact: [email protected]
HBKU Press Team
Dr. Salah B. Ajjur, Head of Academic & Journals Publishing
Dr. Salah B. Ajjur is the Head of Academic & Journals Publishing at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Press. With over 16 years of experience in the academic publishing industry, both in Arabic and English, Dr. Salah has overseen the publication of numerous high-impact journals and scholarly articles. He holds a Ph.D. from HBKU, Doha, Qatar, and has authored more than 36 publications. Dr. Salah has a strong background in peer-review management, editorial processes, digital publishing, and publisher housekeeping management. Under his leadership, HBKU Press has implemented innovative publishing strategies and technologies, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of academic research. An active member of several professional organizations, Dr. Salah frequently speaks at industry conferences and events. He is committed to advancing the dissemination of knowledge and fostering collaboration among researchers, editors, and reviewers. Additionally, he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of publishing professionals and contributing to the ongoing development of the academic publishing field.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Safi Ullah, Journals Publisher
Dr. Safi Ullah serves as the Journals' Publisher at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Press. He has extensive experience in academic research, publishing, and editorial processes, having worked on numerous scientific publications and journals. Dr. Safi manages manuscript submissions, coordinates the peer review process, and ensures high-quality production standards for QScience journals.
Email: [email protected]
Natacha Fares, Production and Digital Specialist
Natacha Fares is a Design and Production Specialist at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Press, where she manages the creative direction of various projects, including books and academic journals. She serves as the liaison between authors, contributors, and the production team for the esteemed academic journals hosted on the QScience platform. She has several years of experience in diverse creative fields and holds a Master's in Graphic Design from the Université Saint-Esprit (USEK), Lebanon.
Email: nfares@hbku.edu.qa