Doha, Qatar -- Sidra Medical and Research Center (Sidra) today announced the appointment of Dame Ruth Carnall and Sir Murray Brennan as members of the Board of Governors.
Dame Ruth Carnall has more than 35 years' experience in healthcare, including 20 years as a Chief Executive in acute hospitals, mental health, community services and health authorities. She is credited for having established the National Health Service London (NHS London) - the strategic health authority for London. She was awarded Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the National Health Service in London in 2004. In 2011, she received Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her achievements in health care.
Sir Murray Brennan is an international cancer surgeon and leader in cancer research. He is currently the Benno C. Schmidt Chair in Clinical Oncology, Vice-President for International Programs, and Director of The Bobst International Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York. Sir Murray was bestowed the title of Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to medicine in January 2015. The title is the highest honor given to New Zealand nationals by Her Majesty the Queen of England.
Speaking about the appointments, Lord Darzi of Denham, the Vice Chair of the Board of Governors and the Chair of the Executive Committee at Sidra said, "We are honoured to welcome Dame Ruth Carnall and Sir Murray Brennan to the Sidra board. They are respected leaders and mentors in the healthcare industry and we look forward to benefitting from their judgment and counsel. Their combined expertise will add a valuable perspective in supporting Sidra's mission to address the growing need for comprehensive patient-focused medical services for the women and children of Qatar. Together with the world-class team here, we are committed to establishing Sidra as a beacon of learning, discovery and exceptional care".
In his capacity as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors and Chair of the Executive Committee, Lord Darzi oversees and supports Sidra's delivery of excellence in clinical care underpinned by the latest research. He was appointed to the role in May 2015.
Lord Darzi has contributed to many healthcare reform and innovation initiatives in Qatar. He is a Member of the Qatar Foundation Advisory Board and Executive Chair of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH). He has previously served as a member of the board of the Supreme Council of Health under the leadership of His Excellency Mr Abdullah Bin Khalid Al Qahtani. In 2014, Professor Darzi was awarded the Qatari Sash of Independence, by His Highness the Emir, in recognition of his contribution to Qatar's health sector.
About Sidra Medical and Research Center
Sidra Medical and Research Center, currently under construction in Doha, Qatar, will be a groundbreaking hospital, research and education institution, focusing on the health and wellbeing of children and women regionally and globally. Sidra will be a fully digital facility, incorporating the most advanced information technology applications in clinical, research and business functions. Sidra will initially have 400 beds with infrastructure to enable expansion to 550 beds in a subsequent phase.
Sidra represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. The high-tech facility will not only provide world-class patient care but will also help build Qatar's scientific expertise and resources.
Sidra is part of a dynamic research and education environment in Qatar that includes leading international institutions, such as Sidra's academic partner Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. Through strong partnerships with leading institutions around the world, Sidra is creating an intellectual ecosystem to help advance scientific discovery through investment in medical research.
Sidra will have a unique working structure with inter-professional collaboration at the heart, providing the best holistic care for patients and an unparalleled learning environment for its medical professionals. Sidra will combine the best in design, technology, operations and practices from medical centers around the world - to offer its employees an environment that is at once familiar and extraordinary.
Doha, Qatar (EST +7 hours)
Farhana Habib-Coelho
Email: fcoelho@sidra.org
Tel: +(974) 4404-2176
© Press Release 2015
