Alfaisal University, through its Innovation Center and the Center for Health Economics, has partnered with the Ministry of Interior Medical Services (MOI) to launch the Research, Development and Innovation Lecture Series. Designed for clinicians, researchers, technicians, and healthcare technology stakeholders, the inaugural session focused on “Building Healthcare Innovation Ecosystems.”
Operating under the theme “Strengthening Collaboration Between Hospitals, Academia, Startups, and Industry to Accelerate Innovation and Adoption,” the opening webinar explored practical strategies to bridge the gap between academic research, clinical needs, technology development, and commercialization.
The session featured a diverse panel:
- Dr. Naif AlOtaibi, Vice Dean for Clinical and Hospital Affairs, Alfaisal University
- Dr. Talal Almalki, Orthopedic Consultant
- Ms. Noor Alsaadoun, Director, Alfaisal Innovation Center
- Dr. Sami Alhaider, Executive Director of Academic Affairs and Training, Ministry of Interior Medical Services
Discussions centered on the pivotal role of translational laboratories and dedicated innovation units in connecting healthcare institutions with startups and industry partners.
This webinar marks the beginning of a planned series aimed at building long-term Innovation and Health Economics capabilities across the sector.
