Innovations in Healthcare Research

Selwa A. F. Al-Hazzaa, MD, FRCS (Ophthal)Professor, Head & Consultant of OphthalmologySenior Clinical Scientist & Consultant in Genetics King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre

ATLANTA, GA DECEMBER 5-7, 2011

Aging and lifestyle changes

Increasing cost of healthcare punctuated by alarming rise in the number of patients with:

• Diabetes• Heart Diseases• Cancer• Hereditary Diseases

Advances in healthcare have also created new challenges

Innovations that Promote Sustainability & Addresses the Challenges

Early Detection (screening, prevention, or delaying onset of disease)

Better Treatment (personalized medicine, customized treatment, smart therapy, etc)

Bench-to-Bed Side Approach

Radiopharmaceutical productions IMRT Cell biology Cell therapy and gene therapy Genomics and proteomics Health statistics and informatics Center for clinical research

Genetic &Biochemical Testing

Growth &Development

MolecularDiagnostics

Marriage

Pre-maritalScreening & Counseling

Birth

Newborn Screening

Pregnancy

Prenatal Testing• Amniocentesis • CVS• Cell-free fetal DNA

Conception

Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis

Preventing Hereditary Disease in the Circle of Life

Commitment to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Diagnostics Limited (SDL)

Commercial arm started in 2008 owned by KFSH&RC & Sultan bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian CityProvides tests for regional medical institutions with highest international standardsIntroduced molecular cytogenetic testing (karyotyping) in the Middle EastProvides testing for all known hereditary diseasesThree new Saudi biotechnology companies under development

The Future is Now

King Abdullah Oncology and Liver Transplant Center

This initiative will address the growing number of patients suffering from cancer and liver diseases.Proton Carbon Ion Therapy FacilityThis initiative will bring the Kingdom to the level of the ten most-advanced radiotherapy facilities in the world for treatment of cancer patients.

Saudi Biotech Complex This initiative supports the national comprehensive plan for science and technology, providing specialized medical services in the area of biotechnology and manifests the Research Centre’s commitment to translational research.

The Future is Now

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

Expanded KFSH&RC’s capability to treat patients with different types of cancer and tumor sites. Also became reference site for “Image-Guided Radiotherapy” (IGRT).Radiopharmaceuticals This initiative supports advanced accelerator technology, radiochemistry, radio-pharmacy, and radiopharmaceuticals research. It allows for expansion of services and solidify the Kingdom’s role as the primary supplier for radiopharmaceuticals in the region.

Advanced programs in Stem Cells, Gene Therapy, Genomics These programs offer tremendous potential for the treatment of many human diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and genetic diseases.