Accra:The King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) recently held its Fourth Annual Cancer Research Conference with the theme "Advancing Cancer Research in the Arab Region." The event aimed to foster collaboration between regional experts and international oncology researchers, focusing on evidence-based clinical practices and localized genomic studies.
According to Jordan News Agency, the conference featured 243 peer-reviewed scientific research papers, chosen from 546 abstract submissions. These papers underwent a rigorous evaluation by an international panel of specialized medical reviewers. The program included 104 oral presentations across nine scientific sessions and showcased 139 electronic poster displays.
Dr. Asem Mansour, Director General of KHCC, emphasized the importance of translating scientific research into clinical efficacy and improved patient outcomes. He highlighted the necessity of pan-Arab research partnerships, noting the shared genetic, environmental, and demographic markers across Arab populations. Dr. Mansour advocated for integrated regional research networks to enhance the Arab world's contribution to global oncology knowledge, rather than relying solely on Western-centric clinical trial data.
The research papers covered a wide range of oncological disciplines, including CAR T-cell therapy, early detection, pediatric oncology, bone marrow transplantation, genomic applications, hereditary cancers, and tumors affecting soft tissue, ocular, and brain areas. Other topics included supportive and palliative care, oncology nursing, artificial intelligence applications, and national cancer registries.
A panel discussion titled "Promoting Collaborative Oncology Research in the Arab World Challenges and Opportunities" featured healthcare leaders and researchers from Jordan, Egypt, the UAE, Oman, and Belgium. The conference attracted participants from KHCC departments, major Jordanian universities, and medical experts from 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Tunisia, and Oman.