RIYADH: Under the patronage of Jazan Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, Jazan University will host the Cancer Research Forum under the theme “Together Toward Achieving The National Targets in Combating Cancer.â€
The event will be held in a strategic partnership with the Saudi Research, Innovation and Development Authority from Sept. 17-18.
Prof. Mohammed bin Hassan Abu Rasin, the university’s president, thanked the generous patronage of the Jazan governor and his continued support for the university’s activities and initiatives.
He added that the forum is considered an important platform for exchanging knowledge and showcasing the latest scientific research, in addition to strengthening partnerships among universities, medical and research centers in the Kingdom in the field of cancer research.
Abu Rasin also welcomed the researchers, participants, speakers and the strategic partnership with the Saudi Research, Innovation and Development Authority in organizing the national forum.
He also expressed his hope that the event will provide recommendations and results that will improve quality of life, and develop the Kingdom’s research capabilities in the field of cancer.
He said that organizing such a forum at Jazan University reflects the university’s commitment in promoting medical research and innovation.
This opens the horizon for scientific cooperation between experts of national universities and research centers, he added.
The previously mentioned points are linked with the university’s strategic direction to contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in the health sector.
Meanwhile, the forum is an annual national gathering that brings together Saudi and global researchers from various universities, research centers, and medical centers in the Kingdom to discuss the most prominent challenges and latest developments in the field of cancer research.
A selective group of specialized researchers and experts will exchange knowledge of the latest developments in cancer diagnosis, treatment and methods for combating it.
