Science and Sustainability Award Finalists

H.E. Dr. Amal Qattan earned her PhD from the Faculty of Medicine at University College London (UCL) and is a prominent member of Majlis Al-Shura (Saudi Shura Council) in Riyadh.She is a leading scientist in Research and Innovation at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.Her research focus on precision medicine through a proactive approach.Dr.Qattan authored numerous publications and has been honored with several international awards, including the prestigious L’Oréal UNESCO Award.

Dr. Mohammed is a researcher holds a PhD in Medical Biochemistry, specializing in tumor genome research from the University of Leeds. His work aims to unravel the genetic mechanisms underlying tumor development and progression. Dr Mohammed contributes to a deeper understanding of cancer biology, a awarded the prestigious Best Poster Prize by the Biochemical Society, underscoring his commitment to advancing cancer genomics and applying molecular insights into clinical practice.

Aljawharah is a research fellow at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Ragon Institute of Mass General, Harvard, and MIT. She is is a recipient of a prestigious award, the Ibn Rushd fellowship from KAUST. Aljawharah received a BS in Biochemistry from King Saud University and an MS in Microbiology and Immunology from Georgetown University. She completed her D.Phil degree in Clinical Medicine at the University of Oxford, focusing on viral immunology.