King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center shared on X:
“Princess Ghida Talal honored Professor Nizar Tannir of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center with the Award for Excellence in Cancer Research, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to kidney cancer research and treatment.
Her Highness Princess Ghida Talal said in her speech at the ceremony:
՛I am delighted that we are celebrating together tonight the winners of the King Hussein Award for Cancer Research, Arab scientists who prove that discovery can begin here, in our Arab world, and for the sake of our patients.՛
HRH Princess Ghida Talal stated:
՛Tonight, we come together to honor and celebrate the winners of the King Hussein Cancer Research Award – Arab scientists who demonstrate that discovery can begin right here, in the Arab world, and for the sake of our patients.՛
Over six years, the award has established itself as a leader in supporting scientific research and advancing cancer research in the region, placing innovation and scientific excellence at the heart of its mission to combat cancer.
Since its launch, the award has helped build a strong Arab research community, with more than 950 applications received from over 30 countries and evaluated by more than 15 international experts in research and oncology.
Over the past six years, the Award has established itself as a leading platform for advancing scientific research and elevating cancer research across the region, placing innovation and scientific excellence at the heart of efforts to combat cancer.
Since its launch, the Award has contributed to building a strong and established Arab research community, receiving more than 950 applications from over 30 countries, evaluated by more than 15 international experts in cancer research and oncology.
The King Hussein Award for Cancer Research is presented annually to honor researchers with outstanding achievements in cancer research, encourage research efforts aimed at improving treatment and prevention, and promote research collaboration at the regional and international levels.
The ceremony will honor a select group of Arab scientists and researchers from among hundreds of applicants from more than 26 countries, in recognition of their impactful role in advancing cancer research and promoting scientific progress.
The King Hussein Cancer Research Award is presented annually to recognize researchers who have made outstanding contributions to cancer research, encourage research efforts aimed at improving prevention and treatment, and foster collaboration at both the regional and international levels.
The ceremony will honor a distinguished group of leading Arab scientists and researchers, selected from hundreds of applicants representing more than 26 countries, in recognition of their significant contributions to advancing cancer research and driving scientific progress.
On behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, His Highness Prince Talal bin Muhammad honors the researchers who won the 2026 King Hussein Award for Cancer Research, in the presence of Her Highness Princess Ghida Talal, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center.”
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