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Muna Sunni

Dr. Muna Sunni is a Senior Attending Physician in Endocrinology at Sidra Medicine, where she has served since November 2024. Prior to joining Sidra Medicine, she was an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Minnesota (UMN), USA, where she worked for 14 years.

Dr. Sunni manages children and adolescents with a wide range of endocrine disorders, with a particular focus on diabetes mellitus of various types, thyroid disorders, and childhood obesity. She has been recognized as one of the top doctors in her field in Minnesota.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sunni is actively involved in medical education, teaching students, residents, and fellows. She has received recognition for her excellence in education during her tenure at UMN.

She also earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research from the University of Minnesota and has contributed to studies related to type 1 diabetes, diabetes in African populations, and obesity.

23 October, 2025

Denovo Sciences, Sidra Medicine, and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar Announce Collaboration to Discover Drug Candidates for Homocystinuria

Denovo Sciences Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven drug discovery based on synthetic data, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a leading biomedical research and educational institution, and Sidra Medicine, a women’s and children’s healthcare organization, are engaging in a collaboration to identify and develop novel drug candidates for homocystinuria, a rare and genetic metabolic disorder.

21 October, 2025

Sidra Medicine and BenevolentAI Collaborate to Advance Diabetes Research Through AI

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced a research collaboration with BenevolentAI to investigate the potential role of the gene ZFP57 in diabetes and metabolic regulation. The project represents a proof-of-concept that applies AI to accelerate biomedical discovery.

14 October, 2025

Sidra Medicine to Host 5th Annual Pediatric Neuroscience Conference

14 October 2025—Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 5th annual Pediatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC) from 6 to 8 November 2025 at the Marriott Marquis City Center in Doha, Qatar.

8 October, 2025

Sidra Medicine signs MoU with Qatari Business Women’s Association (QBWA)

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatari Business Women’s Association (QBWA) to promote collaboration in areas that support women’s advancement, leadership, and health.

29 September, 2025

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Attends Sidra Medicine’s Disease Modeling and Therapeutics Conference

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) today attended Sidra Medicine’s first Disease Modeling and Therapeutics (DMT) conference.

28 September, 2025

Sidra Medicine Performs Qatar’s First Pediatric Laryngotracheal Reconstruction with Rib Cartilage

Marking a first for Qatar, Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has successfully performed a life-altering laryngotracheal reconstruction surgery on a young child, using his rib cartilage.

24 September, 2025

Sidra Medicine to Host Silver Jubilee Annual Scientific Meeting of AOSPR in Qatar

Convening experts to discuss advancements in pediatric radiology for the first time in the Arab World 24 September 2025—Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host the

17 September, 2025

Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Host Fourth Science Café Session on Building a Healthier Qatar

The fourth session of the Science Café series, a collaborative initiative between Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine, was held on Monday, 15 September at Bin Jelmood House where over 120 participants attended. Centered on the theme “Healthy Qatar: Addressing Lifestyle-Related Health Concerns,” the event gathered healthcare specialists, wellness practitioners, and community members to discuss preventive care and holistic well-being.

16 September, 2025

Sidra Medicine to Host PMFG Summit 2025

Marking 11 years of advancing precision medicine and genomics, Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is set to host the awaited Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit from 2 to 4 December 2025 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).