
الدكتورة عبير الشمري
عالم
أستاذ مساعد
الدكتورة عبير الشمري
عالم
أستاذ مساعد
المؤهلات العلمية
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
MRes in Biosciences
الكيان
معهد قطر لبحوث الطب الحيوي
كلية العلوم الصحية والحيوية
Divison
مركز بحوث الاضطرابات العصبية
السيرة الذاتية
Dr. Abeer Al-Shammari is a Scientist at the Neurological Disorders Research Center of the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute. She was awarded a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Oxford in the U.K. In 2019, she received the Education Excellence Award under the patronage of His Highness the Emir of Qatar. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, with the ultimate goal of identifying potential biomarkers and developing targeted therapies.
Dr. Al-Shammari leads a dynamic research team that employs cutting-edge techniques, including immunological assays, stem cell-derived brain cells, gene editing, bioinformatic analysis of single-cell sequencing data, advanced imaging techniques, and deep learning models. Her work has been recognized with multiple research grants and awards. She actively supervises graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, fostering the next generation of scientists. With a passion for advancing scientific discovery, Dr. Al-Shammari is committed to translating her research findings into real-world applications that could improve the lives of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
2017
MRes in Biosciences
Cardiff University, United Kingdom
2010
BSc in Biomedical Sciences
Cardiff University, United Kingdom
2009
- Autism
- Immunology
- Neuroscience and stem cells
- Biomarkers and therapeutics
Assistant Professor
College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
2024 - Present
Scientist
Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
2023 - Present
Research Fellow
Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
2017 - 2023
Complete Publication Listing(s): Google Scholar
- June 2023 – June 2025: Lead PI, Thematic Research Grant Program – Cycle 2 (HBKU, Qatar): A precision medicine approach to investigate autism-related functions of altered blood proteins as potential targets for autism therapy.
- January 2023 – December 2025: Lead PI, Intramural Grant Program – Cycle 5 (QBRI, Qatar): Identifying cellular sources of altered cytokines in autism.
- February 2021 – February 2024: Lead PI, Early Career Researcher Award (QNRF, Qatar): Neuro-immune interactions in autism spectrum disorder.
- March 2019: Received the Education Excellence Award from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in the PhD holders category under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar.
- June 2016 and March 2017: Received two Letters of Recognition for outstanding academic performance from Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of the Qatar Foundation.