JHAH to Partner in Inaugural Applied Medical Research and Innovation Forum in Dammam
February 03, 2026
- The two-day forum aims to catalyze scientific inquiry, thereby furthering applied research and cross-disciplinary collaboration to ultimately advance healthcare outcomes.
- The partnership reflects JHAH’s commitment to continuous learning and innovation, translating scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia, February 3, 2026: Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) is supporting the inaugural Applied Medical Research and Innovation Forum, organized by Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, taking place from February 10 to 11, 2026, under the theme, “Where Disciplines Meet: Shaping the Future of Healthcare”.
JHAH’s support for the forum underscores its longstanding commitment to excellence in patient-centered care, while strengthening the Kingdom’s research capabilities and promoting evidence-based practice. Aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the partnership also seeks to foster sustainable healthcare innovation and cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Participants will engage in dynamic scientific discussions that advance applied medical research and fuel innovative solutions for the future of healthcare. Dr. Russell Hales, Chief of Centres of Excellence at JHAH, will participate in a leadership panel focused on advancing multidisciplinary healthcare research and translating scientific discovery into practical healthcare impact.
JHAH will also contribute to the forum’s applied research agenda through a workshop led by Dr. Hayat S. Al Mushcab, Manager of the Research Office, focusing on strategies to enhance research excellence through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Howard S. Podolsky, Chief Executive Officer of Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, said: “We are proud to support the launch of the Applied Medical Research and Innovation Forum, a platform where ideas from various disciplines can come together to shape the future of healthcare. This partnership provides an invaluable opportunity to collaborate with leading voices from healthcare delivery, innovation, and academic research, building on JHAH’s own model of integrated excellence in care and discovery. Together, we aim to prompt new lines of inquiry, galvanize the pace of innovation, and ultimately support the overall well-being of communities across the Kingdom.”
This first Applied Medical Research and Innovation Forum is a significant milestone in nurturing collaboration between critical factions of the healthcare industry. Through their shared efforts, the event is poised to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a regional leader in medical innovation while advancing knowledge exchange and stimulating pioneering healthcare solutions.