Amman, 15 November 2025 — At the King Hussein Cancer Research Award ceremony held in Amman, two researchers from the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan were honored among the 2025 awardees. Professor Mohammad Abu Hilal received the Lifetime Achievement Award — Regional Track, while Dr. Walhan Alsha’er was awarded the Emerging Researcher Award — Regional Track, in recognition of their distinguished scientific contributions to cancer research.
This recognition highlights the University of Jordan’s strong research standing and the School of Medicine’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for medical research and innovation that contributes to regional and international scientific progress.
His Royal Highness Prince Talal bin Muhammad deputized for His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah to honor the recipients. The ceremony was attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center, members of the royal family, distinguished scientists and researchers. Princess Ghida underscored the Award’s role in spotlighting creative Arab researchers and advancing cancer research across the region.
The event also honored prominent regional and international researchers, including Professor Hagop Kantarjian (MD Anderson Cancer Center) who received a Special Excellence in Research Award, and Professor Mohamed Kharfan-Dabaja (Mayo Clinic, Florida) who received the Lifetime Achievement Award — International Track, among others.
The School of Medicine extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Mohammad Abu Hilal and Dr. Walhan Alsha’er and reaffirms its dedication to advancing scientific research and improving cancer care through sustained research excellence.