
Dr. Sahar Isa Da’as
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sahar Isa Da’as
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications
PhD in Biomedical and Biological Sciences
MSc in Applied Biological Sciences
Entity
College of Health and Life Sciences
Biography
Sahar Isa Da’as is a distinguished research manager at Sidra Medicine and an assistant professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Her research is centered on functional genomics and translational research. She has worked at IWK Health Centre in Canada, focusing on rare genetic disorders and childhood cancers. She was also awarded the Innovation Excellence Award from Cancer Care Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Dr. Da'as has pioneered innovative approaches using the zebrafish model, focusing on rare pediatric hereditary diseases. She has successfully developed patient-specific genotype models, providing a comprehensive insight into gene variation, clinical presentations, and disease prognosis. This achievement promises a roadmap toward precision medicine and underscores her dedication to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge research.
Through collaborative projects, Dr Da'as continues translating scientific discoveries into practical applications, providing a foundation for translational studies of novel genes and variants. Her work is published in many reputable journals and has significantly advanced the understanding of hereditary diseases.
PhD in Biomedical and Biological Sciences
Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
2019
MSc in Applied Biological Sciences
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
1999
BSc in Biological Sciences
University of Jordan, Jordan
1996
- Rare hereditary pediatric disease modeling
- Genetics and functional characterization of neurological disorders
- Genetics and functional characterization of cardiovascular diseases
Assistant Professor
College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
2024 - Present
Research Manager
Research Department, Sidra Medicine
2013
Laboratory Manager
Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar
2012 - 2013
Laboratory Manager
Pediatrics Department, IWK Health Centre, Canada
2007 - 2012
Complete Publication Listing(s): Google Scholar
- 2022; Top author – Core Facilities Category, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
- 2015; THANAA Award- Qatar Foundation Professional Excellence Award. Doha, Qatar
- 2014; THANAA Award- Qatar Foundation Professional Excellence Award. Doha, Qatar
- 2012; Innovation Excellence Award – Cancer Care Nova Scotia Excellence Awards, Canada
- 2012; IWK STARS Team Recognition Award – IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Canada