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Dr. Georges Nemer is a professor of genomics and precision medicine and the Associate Dean for Research at the College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). With a PhD in Pharmacology from the Université de Montréal, Dr. Nemer has an extensive academic and research background, particularly in genomics and molecular genetics. Prior to his current role, he served as the Interim Dean of CHLS and led the Genomics and Translational Biomedicine division at HBKU.
Dr. Nemer's research is highly regarded, with numerous publications in prestigious journals. His work spans genetic determinants of diseases, including congenital heart disease, hypercholesterolemia, cardio-cutaneous diseases, and Vitamin D deficiency. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award and the Wayne G. Watson Award for Biologic or Experimental Research.
In addition to his research, Dr. Nemer has contributed significantly to academic administration and faculty mentoring. He has held pivotal roles at the American University of Beirut, where he directed the Molecular Core Facility and co-directed the Congenital Heart Disease Genetic Program. Dr. Nemer's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and education is reflected in his numerous editorial activities and service on various academic and governmental committees.
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HBKU-OVPR-FRG-03-4: Environmental Exposure and Human Health in Qatar: A Generative AI-Enabled Framework for Risk Assessment and Communication
Bachour, D. A. (Principal Investigator), Fountoukis, C. (Principal Investigator), Abdallah, M. M. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), Albagha, O. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), Al Fuqaha, A. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), Nemer, G. (Lead Principal Investigator), Alfarra, M. R. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator) & Bashir, Z. (Graduate Student)
10/07/25 → 9/07/27
Project: Experimental Development/Translation Research
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EX-QNRF-ARG-227: Functional characterization of the short-dehydrogenase reductase protein SDR42E1
Aouida, M. (Principal Investigator) & Nemer, G. (Lead Principal Investigator)
15/04/25 → 15/04/28
Project: Basic Research
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EX-QNRF-PPM-22: Multi-Omics Profiling of moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis and its response to systemic therapy: ‘Phenomics’ approach towards Precision medicine-based Treatment
Abdesselem, H. B. (Lead Principal Investigator), Ahmad, D. A. (Principal Investigator), Khan, D. A. (Principal Investigator), AlHammadi, D. A. (Principal Investigator), Al-Marri, D. F. (Principal Investigator), Ahmad, D. F. (Principal Investigator), Buddenkotte, D. J. (Principal Investigator), Alchalabi, D. R. (Principal Investigator), Khawaga, D. S. A. (Principal Investigator), Gross, M. L. (Principal Investigator), Steinhoff, P. M. (Lead Principal Investigator), Schenk, P. M. (Principal Investigator) & Nemer, G. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/24 → 1/04/27
Project: Experimental Development/Translation Research
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EX-QNRF-PPM-13: Polygenic, metabolic, and clinical risk score utility for cardiometabolic traits in Middle Eastern populations
El-Shrif, M. M. M. (Principal Investigator), Saad, M. (Lead Principal Investigator), Nemer, G. (Principal Investigator), Bashir, M. (Principal Investigator), Ali, M. T. (Principal Investigator) & Shaar, A. H. (Research Assistant)
1/04/24 → 1/04/27
Project: Applied Research
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EX-QNRF-PPM-11: Target and drug discovery for cardiovascular genomic medicine using high-throughput cell screening platform
Saad, M. (Principal Investigator), Al Haj Zen, A. (Lead Principal Investigator), Nemer, G. (Principal Investigator), Bakleh, M. (Graduate Student) & Yildizozer, L. (Post Doctoral Fellow)
1/01/23 → 1/01/27
Project: Experimental Development/Translation Research
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Deciphering the role of IL17RA in psoriasis and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis: shared pathways and distinct manifestations
Kadhi, A., Eid, E., Massaad, M. J., El-Rassy, I., Khoury, D. M., Shimomura, Y., Rubeiz, N., Kurban, M. & Nemer, G., 20 Jan 2025, In: Frontiers in Immunology. 15, 1516408.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Di-Genic Inheritance in Genodermatoses: Insights from Two Consanguineous Cases in a Reference Lebanese Center within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
Kadhi, A., Hamie, L., Eid, E., Nemer, G. & Kurban, M., 29 Jan 2025, In: Dermatology Practical and Conceptual. 15, 1, 4935.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genome-Wide Association Study for Resting Electrocardiogram in the Qatari Population Identifies 6 Novel Genes and Validates Novel Polygenic Risk Scores
Khan, N., Shaar, A., Kunji, K., Khan, A., Elshrif, M., Bashir, M., Ali, M. T., Zen, A. A. H., Kiryluk, K., Nemer, G., Fahed, A. C. & Saad, M., 4 Mar 2025, In: Journal of the American Heart Association. 14, 5, e038341.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Repositioning of moxidectin: a promising approach in cutaneous leishmaniasis therapy
Al Samra, L., El Nahas, M., Mneimneh, I., Tokajian, S., Nemer, G., Sinno, A., Rahy, K., Thoumi, S., Zibara, Z., El Khatib, A., Sabbagh, D., Guillot, J., Karam, L., Ali, L., Baghdadi, R. & Al Khoury, C., 2025, In: Parasite. 32, 42.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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SDR42E1 modulates vitamin D absorption and cancer pathogenesis: insights from an in vitro model
Hendi, N. N. & Nemer, G., 18 Jul 2025, In: Frontiers in Endocrinology. 16, 15 p., 1585859.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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