Third place went to the team from DPS - Modern Indian School for their poster titled Monosodium Glutamate Exposure and Wellness: Insights For Advancing Qatar’s Public Health Targets. The research provided a biological basis for evaluating the safety of food additives and their impact on long-term cellular health in the community.
Organised by WCM-Q’s Office of Student Outreach and Development, the Doctors of the Future Conference also serves to develop partnerships between WCM-Q and secondary schools, stimulate student interest in careers in science and medicine and enhance college readiness skills.
Participating schools from Qatar included the American School of Doha; Birla Public School; Doha British School - Ain Khaled; DPS - Modern Indian School; Edison International Academy; Education City High School (ECHS); GEMS American Academy - Qatar; Mesaieed International School; Qatar Academy for Science and Technology (QSTP); Qatar Science & Technology Secondary School for Boys (QSTSS); and SEK International School Qatar. They were joined by Bayan Garden School and Riyadh Schools from Saudi Arabia, and Hunter College High School from the US.
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The main focus of the conference is raising awareness about the excellent careers that medicine has to offer; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) remain a fundamental core that will enhance and support the national economy and Qatar National Vision 2030. STEM being a top priority for Qatar, the Conference presents a great platform to engage top-notch educators across these various disciplines to achieve an integrated approach for students and prepare them for the future.
DOCTORS OF THE FUTURE CONFERENCE MAIN FOCUS