kfmrc@kau.edu.sa

00966-12-695-2000 Ext. (25027 ,61453)

About KFMRC

King Fahd Medical Research Center(KFMRC) was established by the Royal Decree No. 58/391/K on 5/3/1400 AH (20/3/1980 AD, KFMRC responsibility is to improve the health conditions of society by applying a number of universally privileged medical research to improve and promote health awareness.

KFMRC serves the KAU hospital in addition to the Faculties and centers of KAU university and other universities. It also serves government and private agencies too.


Vision

A regional and international leading center in applied medical research aiming to improve and enhance the quality of healthcare in the community

 

Mission

To conduct scientific research and provide medical and diagnostic services with highest quality and ethical standards
To support local, regional and international collaboration to help establishing and advancing the knowledge-based economy, localization of scientific technologies, developing national skills and improving quality of life.


Objectives

  • Contribution in improving national healthcare security and self-sufficiency through reducing economical and health burdens, designing diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative strategies.
  • Support of innovations and creativity, encouraging participation in enhancing the economic diversification of the healthcare field to build up a knowledge-based economy.
  • Enhancement of the sustainability of local content and developing the anticipated ecosystem via transferring and localizing technology and reinforcing research infrastructure and local skills.

 

Priorities



Understand Human Biology

To understand the molecular, cellular, & physiological mechanisms that govern human health to sustain it


Reduce Human Diseases

To understand the underlying mechanisms of human disorders & develop ways to predict, prevent, treat, & cure them


Apply one-health concept

To apply an integrated and unified approach to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment


Advance Translational Research

To accelerate translation of research into practice by bridging basic research to clinical trials & practice for better health


Last Update
8/6/2024 10:36:54 AM