Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) LifeHub Pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha is highlighting the potential of a future in which innovation, R&D and AI drive improvements in both human health and environmental sustainability.
Held in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and located in the Innovation Center of the International Zone at Expo 2023 Doha in Al Bidda Park, LifeHub is a state-of-the-art immersive educational experience.
Commenting on the event, the Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, praised Expo 2023 Doha and WCM-Q in their efforts to raise awareness to climate change and push forward the agenda of sustainability. He stated: “Qatar remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing sustainability practices. Leveraging technological advancements is paramount in driving us towards a more sustainable future and realizing the Qatar 2030 vision.”
Also present were HE Mohammed Ali Al Khoori, secretary general of Expo 2023 Doha, Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, among several other dignitaries and ambassadors from several countries.
Speaking about the impact of LifeHub and its message, Dr. Sheikh drew attention to the inseparable link between health and sustainability and outlined WCM-Q’s work in support of efforts to tackle climate change and environmental degradation in order to improve human health. Dr. Sheikh said: “The global health challenges facing humanity can only be fully understood in the context of the health of the planet which sustains us all. As such, our task as scientists, health professionals and educators is to provide strong support for these efforts by conducting research at the cutting edge to deliver the advanced technological solutions and know-how we need to overcome these shared challenges. In this way we can help to create a healthier, more sustainable future for the younger generation, as demonstrated so effectively by the fantastically innovative LifeHub Pavilion.”
