A promising start to promoting health innovation in the Kingdom
The city of Dammam is preparing to host a prominent scientific event: the inaugural Applied Medical Research and Innovation Forum, organized by Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, represented by the College of Applied Medical Sciences. The two-day forum will serve as a vital platform bringing together leading researchers, academics, and specialists in health and technology fields to foster scientific collaboration, showcase research excellence, and support innovation within the Kingdom's healthcare sector.
A strategic context that aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This forum is being held at a crucial time as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia undergoes a comprehensive national transformation under the umbrella of Vision 2030, which aims to build a diversified and sustainable knowledge-based economy. The healthcare and biotechnology sector is a cornerstone of this vision. The Kingdom seeks to localize medical industries, enhance the quality of healthcare services, and encourage research and development to produce innovative solutions to local and global health challenges. Therefore, the forum is significant as an effective tool for contributing to the achievement of these national objectives by building effective and sustainable partnerships between the academic, industrial, and healthcare sectors.
Forum objectives and expected impact
The forum focuses primarily on bridging the gap between theoretical research findings in laboratories and real-world therapeutic and clinical applications. It seeks to achieve this by fostering collaborative work across various medical disciplines to produce innovative and sustainable solutions. The forum's scientific program includes specialized sessions discussing strategic leadership and medical innovation, as well as high-quality workshops aimed at transforming promising research ideas into startups and commercially viable solutions.
At the local level, the forum is expected to enhance the Eastern Province's position as a leading center for health innovation and empower emerging researchers at the beginning of their scientific careers. Nationally, the event will contribute to fostering a culture of inquiry and knowledge exchange, and support the national innovation ecosystem, thereby strengthening Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's standing as a trusted research center in applied medical research and health innovation. The forum also provides a vital opportunity for direct interaction between faculty members and decision-makers, accelerating the adoption and implementation of innovations.
