Speakers

Dr. Wijdan Abdulraheem Al-Ahmadi is an associate scientist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital Research and Innovation and an adjunct assistant professor at Al-Faisal University. She holds a PhD degree in Bioscience from Cardiff University School of Bioscience, United Kingdom, and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
For over 20 years, Dr. Ahmadi's research has focused on understanding the fundamental processes of chronic diseases like cancer, inflammation, and infectious diseases, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets or advances in medicine and biotechnology.
At King Faisal Specialist Hospital, she has made significant contributions to a myriad of research projects. She has published numerous articles in esteemed scientific journals, establishing herself as a thought leader in her field.
Notably, Dr. Al-Ahmadi was a key member of the scientific team behind a groundbreaking project conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As part of the Axiom-2 privet astronaut mission, in collaboration with the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), her team sought to unravel the mysteries of chronic diseases, aiming to shed light on inflammation, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.
This pioneering research is poised to reveal new pathways and molecules that contribute to disease progression.
As a leader of the microgravity research track at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, the insights gained from her work promise to pave the way for the development of more effective treatments and interventions, benefiting not only astronauts during their extraordinary journeys but also patients battling these relentless conditions on Earth.
Dr. Al-Ahmadi's dedication and innovative spirit continue to inspire the scientific community, as she strives to transform our understanding of health and disease.