12 November, 2023
The KAUST Smart Health Initiative (KSHI) held its annual conference on November 1-2 in King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The event was a unique opportunity to showcase KSHI scientists and collaborations in the field of health and wellness, one of the key priorities of the Kingdom.
KAUST President Professor Tony Chan opened the event "Health and Wellness: Accelerating Impact in KSA" and underlined the significance of bringing together leaders in science and public health from a wide range of clinical, academic, government, NGO and health industry institutions to discuss breakthroughs and strategies for the advancement of precision and personalized medicine in the Kingdom and beyond.
The event included high-level keynote speakers and panel discussions, as well as over 40 scientific talks and a poster exhibition featuring 20 KAUST research labs.