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In this episode of Sharjah Next: Healthcare at SPARK, we sit down with one of the region’s most influential oncology leaders Professor Humaid Obaid Al Shamsi, a pioneering clinician, researcher, and global voice in cancer care.

With trailblazing contributions in medical oncology, the establishment of the UAE’s first pediatric bone marrow transplant program, and leadership across national and international cancer networks, Prof. Al Shamsi brings a powerful perspective on the future of oncology, precision medicine, and healthcare innovation.

🧬 In this episode, we explore Prof. Humaid Al Shamsi’s vision for advancing cancer care across the UAE and the wider region. We discuss how Sharjah’s commitment to scientific research, cutting-edge biotechnology, and world-class clinical infrastructure is enabling breakthroughs in early detection, personalized therapies, and next-generation treatment pathways.

Sharjah’s rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem is positioning it as a global destination for medical excellence and oncology innovation.

✅ About Professor Humaid Obaid Al Shamsi

Prof. Humaid Obaid Al Shamsi is the first Emirati promoted to Professor of Oncology and currently serves as the CEO of Burjeel Cancer Institute, leading the UAE’s largest cancer network. He established the country’s first pediatric bone marrow transplant program and is a Visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School and a Visiting Scientist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

He is the President of the Emirates Oncology Society, Chairman of the NCCN Colon Cancer Guideline Committee for the MENA region, and a key contributor to shaping national and regional cancer policy.

Prof. Al Shamsi also serves as Full Professor of Oncology at Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, Adjunct Professor at the University of Sharjah, and Chairman of the UAE National Oncology Fellowship Program.

Internationally, he is the only MENA representative in both the Lung Cancer Policy Network and the WIN Consortium, contributing to global advancements in personalized cancer medicine.

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