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Student Research Forum:

Exploring AI-Driven Advancements in Cancer

Diagnostics

The Abu Dhabi University biopsy technologies. These diseases such as brain cancer.
Cancer Research Institute emerging methods aim to The webinar formed part of
(ADU-CRI), in collaboration with support earlier identification the activities of the Cancer
the College of Health Sciences, of disease progression while Research & Awareness Student
continues to encourage student providing clinicians with tools to Scientific Forum, which aims
engagement in scientific dialogue monitor patients through less to create opportunities for
through initiatives that connect invasive diagnostic procedures. students to engage directly with
academic learning with emerging contemporary research topics
developments in medical The discussion was presented by and exchange knowledge with
research and technology. As part Tuayyeb Hussain, experts in the field. The session
of these efforts, the institute who shared was organized with the
hosted a session within the ADU- insights into support of Dr. Afsheen Raza
CRI Student Research Forum how AI-driven and Dr. Asiya Nazir, whose
Webinar Series, highlighting data analysis leadership continues
new directions in cancer is contributing to strengthen student Featured Insights
diagnostics and interdisciplinary to advances involvement in research-
healthcare innovation. in cancer focused initiatives.
diagnostics Global Sustainability Leadership:
The webinar focused on the and biomedical Through programs such as
topic “AI-Powered Liquid research. Students, the Student Research Forum, Abu Dhabi University Launches Future17
Biopsies in Glioblastoma Cancer: academic teams, and healthcare Abu Dhabi University continues
Advancements in Non-Invasive professionals participated to foster a vibrant research
Brain Cancer Monitoring and in discussions on the future culture while supporting
Diagnosis.” The session explored of precision medicine and the development of future The Research Institute for Sustainable Futures collaboration, strengthening leadership capabilities
how artificial intelligence is the growing importance of researchers in biomedical (RISF) at Abu Dhabi University hosted the while expanding their academic and professional
enabling new approaches integrating artificial intelligence science. inaugural gathering for the first cohort participating networks. The program also encourages participants
for detecting and monitoring with molecular and clinical data in the Future17 initiative by QS Quacquarelli to pursue additional skill-building opportunities
glioblastoma through liquid to better understand complex Symonds. The hybrid event brought together through digital platforms, international exchanges,
students, mentors, and academic leaders to explore and collaborative research activities connected to
collaborative pathways aligned with the United sustainability priorities.
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The initiative is supported by Professor Ghassan
The session introduced participants to a global Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, with
platform designed to promote international leadership from Professor Sherine Farouk,
engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, Assistant Chancellor for Global Partnerships and
and innovation-driven solutions to real-world Impact. Academic coordination includes Professor
sustainability challenges. Through project-based Mohammed Ghazal and Dr. Rahaf Ajaj, reflecting a
learning and cross-border partnerships, students collaborative effort across the university.
engage with peers from institutions around the
world while developing practical approaches that Through initiatives such as Future17, Abu Dhabi
contribute meaningfully to sustainable development. University continues to expand international
partnerships while preparing students to contribute
Future17 places students at the center of global to global sustainability solutions.

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