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Pedro Neri

Dr. Mattar Neri joined Sidra Medicine in 2018 and is a Senior Attending Physician in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Sidra Medicine. Dr. Neri graduated from the Venezuelan Central University and has a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus fellowship from the University of Colorado, Children’s Hospital, Eye Clinic, Denver, Colorado, USA.

Before joining Sidra Medicine, he was a Consultant in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, KSA.

He is an experienced Pediatric Ophthalmologist with expertise in Complex Strabismus, Pediatric cataract Surgery, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Pediatric Eye Diseases.

30 April, 2025

Sidra Medicine and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), marking the beginning of a new collaboration between the two leading pediatric healthcare institutions.

29 April, 2025

Sidra Medicine Zebrafish Study Investigates Gene Linked to Autism and Epilepsy

Sidra Medicine and Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, have published a groundbreaking study marking the first creation of an autism zebrafish model in Qatar, to investigate a rare genetic mutation associated with both autism and epilepsy. The study highlights the power of precision medicine in advancing our understanding of complex neurodevelopmental disorders.

20 April, 2025

Sidra Medicine Signs MoU with Vitafluence.ai to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Innovation

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Germany-based Vitafluence.ai GmbH and its Swiss venture studio, EmpathicAI.Life, to explore potential collaborations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health innovation.

17 April, 2025

Sidra Medicine Appoints Prof. Ibrahim Janahi as Chief Medical Officer

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has appointed Prof. Ibrahim Janahi as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). A distinguished leader at the Sidra Medicine, Prof. Janahi has previously

15 April, 2025

Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine host Science Café on Autism on the sidelines of the AutismTech Conference

Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine, entities of Qatar Foundation, presented the second session of the popular Science Café Series on Monday at Bin Jelmood House. Titled "Autism and Neurodiversity: From Breakthroughs to Real-Life Journeys," the session was specifically arranged to coincide with World Autism Month and the AutismTech Conference hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University.

14 April, 2025

Sidra Medicine to Host AI and Medicine 2025 Conference

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host the second edition of its international conference, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Medicine 2025, from 23 to 26 April 2025.

7 April, 2025

Sidra Medicine Highlights Advanced Maternity Research and Neonatal Care on World Health Day

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, marks World Health Day with highlights from its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a recent microbiome study on preterm birth from its Research division.

2 April, 2025

Sidra Medicine Establishes Autism-Friendly Hospital Initiative

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has established a Autism-Friendly Hospital Initiative (AFHI), designed to create a more inclusive and supportive healthcare environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The innovative program addresses the unique challenges faced by children with ASD during medical visits, including sensory overload, communication difficulties, and anxiety, all of which can hinder optimal care.

18 March, 2025

Sidra Medicine and İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG) Sign MoU to Advance Pediatric Biomedical Research

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG) to enhance collaboration in pediatric biomedical research. The agreement marks a significant milestone in fostering scientific research, innovation, and knowledge exchange between the two institutions.