Khawla S. Al-Kuraya
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
Biography
Khawla Al-Kuraya, a distinguished physician-scientist, is the Director of the Research Centre at King Fahad National Centre for Children’s Cancer, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research (KFSH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After receiving her Medical Degree from King Saud University School of Medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, she completed her Residency and Fellowship in Pathology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. Dr. Al-Kuraya is a leader in the field of genomic cancer research. She is widely respected as Translational Scientist whose work bridges the laboratory and clinical settings. She has focused on identifying molecular signature of common Saudi tumors utilizing the recent technologies in the cancer genetic field. An author of over 120 original research articles, editorials, review articles and book chapters. Dr. Al-Kuraya’s professional memberships include the American Association for Cancer Research, College of American Pathologist and the American Society of Human Genetics. She also serves on numerous editorial boards. Dr. Al-Kuraya is the first Saudi female recipient of the prestigious “First Rank King Abdulaziz Medal” for her pioneering initiatives in cancer research, and served as a member of the Saudi Shura Council (Inter-Parliamentary Union) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.