QPHI Announces Strategic Agreement with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to Host Site for the PPCR Distance-Learning Program
January 21,2026
| Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to become a host site support center for the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) distance-learning program, one of the most globally recognized training programs in clinical research methodology. This partnership marks a significant milestone in QPHI’s ongoing efforts to expand and elevate the clinical research education ecosystem in Qatar, aligning with the country’s commitment to human development under Qatar National Vision 2030. By helping researchers improve their skills in clinical research in a highly interactive environment, Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) will promote personal and professional growth and help participants become more effective in their work, and the interactive environment of the program will promote connections between participants and help foster future collaborative, multi-center projects. The Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) distance-learning program will run from March through November 2026, with its main curriculum consisting of 25 mandatory online lectures plus 24 online optional lectures. All lectures will be streamed live from Boston and will be delivered by Harvard Executive & Continuing Education (ECE) to all Host sites virtually through video-conferencing. Weekly sessions will take place every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Boston time), following the official PPCR schedule published on the program website: hsph.me/ppcr. In addition to the core lectures, optional PPCR program components may be offered to current PPCR participants or individuals who previously completed the PPCR program. These optional components, including their dates, locations, and prices, will be posted on the program website, and program specifics are subject to change. All updates will be reflected online accordingly. Participants who complete the full PPCR program and demonstrate satisfactory participation, according to the criteria established by the PPCR Program Director, will receive an official Certificate of Completion from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Executive & Continuing Education (ECE). This certificate does not confer formal academic credit or any academic degree. Dima Darwish, Genomics Education Expert at Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI) said: “Establishing QPHI as a host site for the PPCR program is a transformative step in bridging the gap and expanding high-quality clinical research education in Qatar. This partnership will empower clinicians, young researchers, and students with globally recognized expertise, ensuring they gain the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to precision health and evidence based practice. We are proud to support this new chapter of capacity-building and academic excellence.” |