RIYADH: The fourth Middle East Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology conference will take place at Alfaisal University in Riyadh from Nov. 21-22.
Experts, researchers and international pharmaceutical and medical technology companies from the Kingdom and overseas will take part in the event, which will focus on artificial intelligence and modern cancer treatment technologies.
Scientific sessions will begin with discussions on the latest developments in radiation therapy and oncology technologies across major Gulf centers, featuring speakers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and the UAE.
Panel discussions will also cover modern cancer treatment technologies in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Turkiye and Iraq, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
A specialized Saudi team will present efforts to advance proton therapy — an advanced technology that helps reduce radiation-related side effects, particularly in children — and the challenges of implementing it in the Kingdom.
Professor Fady Geara, chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Cleveland Clinic, will give a presentation on carbon ion therapy, highlighting development plans for the Abu Dhabi treatment center. This innovative particle therapy precisely targets cancer cells, especially tumors resistant to conventional treatments.
The King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan will share its experience in MR-guided radiotherapy, considered the first experiment of its kind in the region for its precision and technological advancement.
The program includes sessions on multidisciplinary cancer care, basic and applied research and clinical trials, along with an interactive platform for speakers and patients and a technical exhibition featuring pharmaceutical and medical technology companies.
Dr. Saad Al-Rashidi, conference president, said hosting the event at Alfaisal University reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to investing in health knowledge and medical technology.
He said the conference continued to expand each year, both in participants and the quality of scientific presentations, establishing it as a leading platform in the Middle East for exchanging expertise in radiation technology.
