Genetic and Genomic Medicine

We are committed to advancing precision medicine through early detection, personalized therapy, and holistic support. By combining clinical expertise with the latest genetic technologies, we improve outcomes and enhance the quality of life for children and families across Qatar and the wider MENA region.

Who We Care For

We support patients with:

• Birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities
• Developmental delays and intellectual disability
• Neurodevelopmental and neuromuscular disorders (e.g., DMD, SMA)
• Craniofacial and skeletal disorders
• Metabolic and mitochondrial conditions
• Inherited eye, ear, skin, liver, heart, or kidney disorders
• Genetic causes of infertility or differences in sex development
• Abnormal fetal ultrasound or prenatal screening results
• Maternal exposure to teratogens or advanced maternal age (≥35 years)
• Positive family or personal history of a genetic condition

Services We Offer

• Genetic Counseling:For individuals and families, including carriers identified through Qatar’s National Premarital Screening Program and those undergoing PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis).
• Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis:In collaboration with maternal-fetal specialists for early detection and decision-making support.
• Newborn Screening Program:Management of all positive cases identified by the Qatar National Expanded Metabolic Screening.
• Diagnostic Testing & Interpretation:Including molecular, cytogenetic, and biochemical testing.
• Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM):Treatment using targeted diets and therapies.
• Gene Therapy Programs:
  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD):Sidra is one of the few hospitals in the region administering Elevidys gene therapy.
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA):Appointed as the regional center to provide Zolgensma therapy, with over 50 children treated since 2022.
• Research & Innovation:Access to clinical studies, whole-exome sequencing, and advanced diagnostic techniques through our research partnerships.

Our Team of Experts

• Clinical Geneticists
• Biochemical and Prenatal Geneticists
• Genetic Counselors
• Metabolic Dieticians
• Genetic Nurses and Coordinators
• Research and Phlebotomy Support

Our team collaborates seamlessly with obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, pediatrics, and internal medicine to provide family-centered, multidisciplinary care.