The King Hussein Cancer Research Award

The King Hussein Cancer Research Award is the leading international initiative to advance, enable and celebrate Arab excellence in cancer research.

Established in 2020 in honor of the memory of His Majesty the late King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan, a firm believer in cancer research, the Award recognizes leading researchers – both in the region and globally – who are making outstanding contributions to our knowledge of cancer, especially cancer in the Arab world.

Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision:

Empowering Arab cancer research by promoting innovative, dynamic and regionally rooted scientists, projects and efforts.

Mission:

The Award shall recognize leaders in cancer research (either of Arab origin or working in the Arab world) who have made outstanding contributions in any or all fields of cancer research including prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care.

Objectives:

  • Incentivizing the production of meaningful research in and/or about the Arab world, to help fill the regional research gap
  • Recognizing and supporting cancer research efforts and collaboration between individuals, research teams, and institutions in the Arab world and the West.
  • Celebrating Award recipients through an annual recognition event in Amman, Jordan.

Award Categories

KHCRA Through Leaders in Cancer Research

This award tied to HM King Hussein is truly the ultimate recognition of my achievement. This prestigious award plays a vital role in fostering cancer research in the Arab world, and the fruits will become visible in our near future.

Prof. Rami Komrokji

The King Hussein Award serves as a bridge between Arab cancer researchers and clinician-scientists working at cancer hospitals around the world. Only through collaboration and inclusively we achieve a cure.

Prof. Toni Choueiri