First Edition
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Where Disciplines Meet: Shaping the Future of Healthcare
About AMRI Forum
Join us for the inaugural First Applied Medical Research and Innovation Forum, a two-day event designed to foster collaboration, showcase research excellence, and drive innovation in healthcare.
First EditionIn alignment with the mission of the College of Applied Medical Sciences to advance scientific research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and drive innovation in healthcare, we propose the launch of the 1st Applied Medical Research and Innovation Forum.
This annual forum is envisioned as a cornerstone event that cultivates a vibrant culture of scientific enquiry, knowledge exchange, and collaboration within the College of Applied Medical Sciences.
The forum aims to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world healthcare solutions by promoting interdisciplinary teamwork and strengthening partnerships with industry, healthcare institutions, and community stakeholders.
Aligned with the strategic priorities of CAMS and the national objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the forum contributes to enhancing research excellence, innovation capacity, and sustainable healthcare outcomes.
Vision
To establish a leading platform for multidisciplinary collaboration that advances healthcare research, innovation, and societal impact at national and global levels.
Mission
To promote applied medical research excellence, foster innovation, and strengthen collaboration between academia, healthcare, and industry to address complex health challenges.
Forum Core Objectives
Encourage active student participation in research, innovation, and scholarly activities.
Promote faculty- and student-led applied medical research that advances healthcare practices.
Recognize excellence in research and innovation among students and faculty.
Foster multidisciplinary collaboration across healthcare and scientific fields.
Facilitate networking and partnerships with healthcare institutions, industry partners, and sponsors.
Build a sustainable culture of scientific inquiry that supports evidence-based healthcare innovation.
Forum Expected Outcomes
Strengthen multidisciplinary research culture across applied medical sciences, engineering, and healthcare sectors.
Increase student engagement in research and innovation through presentations, competitions, and workshops.
Enhance faculty visibility and highlight early-career researchers' contributions.
Build academic-industry-healthcare partnerships that support collaborative research, innovation, and sponsorship.
Promote innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging idea translation into patents, prototypes, and start-up initiatives.
Develop research and innovation skills through targeted workshops on scientific methods, innovation, and commercialization.
Expand networking opportunities enabling long-term collaborations with external institutions and industry partners.
Increase the visibility of CAMS and IAU as leaders in applied medical research and healthcare innovation.
Collect feedback for continuous improvement, guiding future forums and strengthening research strategy.
Establish the event as an annual tradition, fostering sustained scientific exchange and innovation momentum.
Forum Target Audience
CAMS faculty, staff, and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) from the College of Applied Medical sciences.
Researchers and academics from IAU and external academic institutions.
Healthcare professionals and Ministry of Health representatives.
Industry partners in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory and health tech sectors.
University leadership, administrators, and decision-makers supporting scientific research and innovation initiatives.