Dr. Sahar Isa Da’as | Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Dr. Sahar Isa Da’as

Assistant Professor

Office location

Sidra Medicine OPC - C6-73031-D01

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

  • 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