Dr. Arfan Ahmed in an Assistant Professor of Research in Population Health Sciences at WCM-Q.
Arfan comes from a background in Computer Science and has garnered valuable industry experience. His academic journey commenced with a PhD at the University of Hull, UK, where he applied software algorithms to predict chemotherapy response in breast cancer patients. Subsequently, he made significant contributions at prestigious institutions such as Imperial College London, University of Aberdeen, and University of Birmingham, UK focusing on the development of decision support systems.
In 2020, Dr. Ahmed managed the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Health Chatbot project at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. In 2021, he joined WCM-Q as a Research Associate, where he spearheaded the inception of the AI Center for Precision Health and he, together with the team, successfully brought the center to life.
Arfan's research centers on technology application in various medical fields, including mental health and AI utilization for modern assessment. He coauthored numerous original research articles, with many as the lead author. Currently, he is involved in projects at WCM-Q, such as Al for Health and Education, and collaborates with Hamad Medical Corporation.
In addition, Arfan teaches WCM-Q premedical students, conducts workshops, and develops AI Healthcare courses. Furthermore, he collaborates with discussion groups on AI research guidelines for the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar.