The College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Arabian Gulf University (AGU) will celebrate International Pathology Day next Thursday morning. This comes as part of its continuous efforts to enhance student and community awareness of the importance of this vital specialty in improving healthcare quality and the early detection of diseases.

The event will showcase the latest developments in pathology and highlight the importance of employing modern technologies in laboratory diagnostics and sample analysis, which enhances diagnostic accuracy and the speed of therapeutic response.

Dr Amina Abdulrahman, Head of the Pathology Department at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, explained that celebrating International Pathology Day aims to spread awareness about the role of pathologists within the healthcare system and to highlight research contributions that support the early detection of diseases and improve treatment outcomes. 

She stressed that commemorating international scientific and medical days contributes to enhancing community awareness and encourages students and researchers to keep pace with scientific advancements, in line with AGU's mission to support medical education, applied research, and serve the Gulf community.

For her part, Dr Rabab Ahmed Mohammed, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the AGU's College of Medicine and Health Sciences, indicated that commemorating international health days is part of the university's mission to spread medical culture and enhance community awareness. 

She explained that these occasions open the door for scientific dialogue and encourage students and the community to gain a deeper understanding of the health issues affecting their lives, as the university sustainably seeks to prepare Gulf medical cadres capable of facing the region's health sector challenges.

Meanwhile, the event will host Dr Khaled Greish, Professor of Nanomedicine, who has a long scientific history in laboratory research in the field of oncology. He will present a living model of the importance of applying laboratory research discoveries, represented by the use of nanotechnology, to find new and innovative methods for the clinical treatment of breast cancer patients.

It is noteworthy that this event, organised by the Department of Pathology at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, is accredited by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). By commemorating International Pathology Day, the event seeks to highlight the role of scientific research in advancing clinical practice, reflecting the university's commitment to the highest academic and professional quality standards in its scientific activities.

Academic faculty members, students, physicians, and specialists in the medical field will participate in the International Pathology Day programme. The programme will include several scientific lectures addressing the pivotal role of pathology in diagnosing diseases and supporting evidence-based treatment decisions. 

The first lecture is titled, "Celebrating International Pathology Day: Translational Research and Linking Genomic Discoveries to Pathology Practice," which will be presented by Dr Rabab Ahmed Mohammed, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology. In it, she will demonstrate the importance of applied research in connecting modern molecular discoveries with daily clinical practice in laboratories.

Furthermore, Dr Amina Abdulrahman will present a lecture on recent developments in understanding the tumor immune microenvironment and its impact on improving diagnostic accuracy and selecting targeted immunotherapies. Professor Khaled Greish will deliver a lecture on the use of nanocompounds in breast cancer treatment. The event will conclude with an open discussion on the latest research developments in pathology.