Research

In addition to providing research support services, LARC has established and is fostering internal research programs in the areas of national priorities, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and physical activity/exercise, combining the efforts of human and animal researchers and relying on both basic and applied science. As part of these research efforts, LARC continues to develop collaborations with Qatari as well as international partners. Furthermore, providing educational and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students is an integral part of the center’s mission. Besides the core functions of rodent activity, dietary, and surgical treatments, the research efforts are supported by the highly trained and experienced staff and faculty, taking advantage of the modern laboratory facilities and equipment for most general and specialized techniques, such as gene expression and protein analyses and histology.