Launch of the Medical Research and Innovation Forum at Imam Abdulrahman University
Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, represented by the College of Applied Medical Sciences, is preparing to launch the inaugural "Applied Medical Research and Innovation Forum" tomorrow, Tuesday, in Dammam. This prominent scientific event is a strategic step aimed at strengthening the scientific research environment and supporting innovation in the healthcare sector, with broad participation from leading researchers, academics, and specialists in medical and technological fields.
A platform to promote the knowledge economy and Vision 2030
This forum is not merely an academic gathering; it holds particular significance within the context of the major transformations underway in Saudi Arabia as part of Vision 2030. The Health Sector Transformation Program, one of the Vision's key initiatives, focuses primarily on fostering innovation and enhancing the quality of healthcare services. Therefore, the forum strives to align its research output with these national objectives by translating theoretical ideas into practical products and solutions that contribute to strengthening the national knowledge economy.
Bridging the gap between laboratory and application
The scientific event focuses primarily on addressing one of the most significant challenges facing the global research sector: bridging the gap between theoretical discoveries in laboratories and clinical therapeutic applications. This will be achieved by supporting integrated work across different medical disciplines and encouraging interdisciplinary research that combines technology and medicine to produce innovative solutions that benefit patients and improve the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment.
Intensive scientific program and strategic partnerships
The two-day forum includes specialized panel discussions on strategic leadership in healthcare institutions and the latest trends in medical innovation. It also features high-quality workshops designed to train researchers on how to transform their research ideas into viable startups and market-oriented solutions, thereby fostering entrepreneurship within the healthcare sector. The forum aims to build effective and sustainable partnerships between academia and the industrial and healthcare sectors to ensure continuous development.
Empowering researchers and the future of healthcare
These events provide a vital platform for direct communication between faculty members and decision-makers, aiming to empower emerging researchers and talented students at the beginning of their academic careers and highlight their contributions to healthcare development. Through this initiative, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University seeks to cultivate a culture of inquiry and knowledge exchange, thereby strengthening its position as a leading and trusted center for applied medical research and health innovation at the national and regional levels.
