National Center for Genome Oman

Oman Unleashes Monumental National Center For Genome And Human Data

A Spectacular Leap In Medical Science

The Ministry of Health celebrated a phenomenal, massive scientific milestone today. They laid the foundation stone for the spectacular National Center for Genome and Human Data. The monumental facility will be constructed in the Wilayat of Seeb in Muscat. The government aggressively allocated more than 4.2 million Omani riyals for construction works. The center will cover a massive total area of more than 10,000 square meters. Contractors will execute the phenomenal implementation of this project within nine months. They will require an additional 45 days for complex equipment and preparation works. His Excellency Dr. Hilal bin Ali Al-Sabti sponsored the spectacular inauguration event.

Mapping The Genetics Of A Nation

Professor Dr. Khalid bin Hamid Al-Rasadi supervises the highly anticipated Omani Genome Program. He affirmed the massive project embodies the ultimate goals of Oman Vision 2040 perfectly. The center will aggressively study the structure of the genomic map of Omani society. It will establish a phenomenal reference database to enhance Oman's global scientific position. The program aggressively moves healthcare from genetic mapping directly to precision medicine. It will discover phenomenal new drugs for genetic diseases and conduct advanced clinical trials. The monumental center features the absolute latest high-throughput whole-genome sequencing equipment. It houses a fully automated national biobank capable of preserving one million genetic samples.

Protecting Genetic Data Sovereignty

The biobank aggressively protects these samples at extremely low temperatures using liquid nitrogen technology. A national data center manages the information according to the highest cybersecurity protocols. This guarantees absolute national sovereignty and protection over all Omani genetic data. Discover how the visionary leadership aggressively improves the phenomenal quality of national healthcare. Read more massive medical updates at Oman Day.



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Author: Amita Kalsi   

 

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