King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC)
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center to lead global innovation at C3 Davos Silicon Valley Summit
The summit convenes senior executives from healthcare, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, academia, and investment firms under the theme “Healthtech Frontiers: Building the Health Ecosystem of Tomorrow.”
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Saudi Arabia’s KFSHRC achieves gene therapy breakthrough for sickle cell disease
The hospital’s team modified the patient’s hematopoietic stem cells to correct the underlying genetic defect, then reinfused the corrected cells back into the body.
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KFSHRC performs rare brain surgery on toddlers using advanced mapping technology
The SEEG procedure operates as a sophisticated mapping tool, allowing neurosurgeons to precisely identify the exact regions of the brain responsible for triggering seizures.
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital extends CEO Dr. Björn Zoëga’s term until 2030
The Board’s decision to extend Dr. Zoëga’s appointment reflects confidence in both his individual leadership and the broader executive team’s capabilities.
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KFSHRC to host international robotic surgery summit in Riyadh
The international event brings together leading experts and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge, advance modern surgical techniques, and shape the future of robotic surgery.