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A program built by students,
for student researchers.

ONCORE — Oncology Collaboration for Research & Excellence — is a structured research-matching program designed to bridge motivated Alfaisal medical students with leading oncology specialists at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre's Centre of Excellence in Oncology.

4
Core
Disciplines
25%
of KSA cancer
cases at KFSHRC
2nd
in Middle East
(Newsweek)
Our Mission

Bridging students with oncology specialists.

Our program facilitates meaningful, early engagement in oncology research by directly aligning student interests and competencies with ongoing clinical and academic projects at one of the leading cancer centres in the Middle East.

Our Vision

An accessible pathway into research for every student.

We aim to make research feasible and approachable for students at Alfaisal University, while strengthening the institution's academic presence and contribution within the field of oncology — building the next generation of clinician-researchers.

Our Team

Oncology Collaboration for Research & Excellence.

Faculty
Alfaisal University
Dr. Akef Obeidat
Dr. Akef Obeidat
Vice Dean, Quality Assurance & Accreditation
KFSHRC
Alfaisal University
Prof. Khaled AlKattan
Prof. Khaled AlKattan
Dean, College of Medicine · VP Finance & Administration
KFSHRC
Prof. Anders Mellgren
Prof. Anders Mellgren
Executive Director, Cancer Centre of Excellence, KFSHRC
KFSHRC
Dr. Ali Alqahtani
Dr. Ali Alqahtani
Adult Oncology Consultant at KFSH
Advisors
Student Team
Siyaan Qureshi
Siyaan Qureshi
Director of Research Training & Workshops
Farooqa Junaid
Farooqa Junaid
Co-Founder · ONCORE Director
Malek Handoumeh
Malek Handoumeh
Founder
Zainab Ghazi
Zainab Ghazi
Co-Founder · ONCORE Director
Aliaa Abdelmeguid
Aliaa Abdelmeguid
Director of Student Research
Our Four Core Disciplines

Operating across oncology's frontline.

ONCORE operates across four core oncology disciplines at KFSHRC. Each placement is tailored to the specific needs of the department.

01 / FOUR

Medical Oncology

Chemotherapy protocols, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and clinical trial outcomes.

02 / FOUR

Radiation Oncology

Treatment planning, outcomes research, advanced techniques like SBRT and IMRT.

03 / FOUR

Hematology-Oncology

Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, transplant outcomes, and translational research.

04 / FOUR

Palliative Care

Quality of life research, symptom management, advance care planning, and patient outcomes.

A Strategic Partnership

Backed by world-class institutions in Riyadh.

KFSHRC
KFSHRC
Centre of Excellence in Oncology
Alfaisal University
Alfaisal University
College of Medicine, Riyadh

ONCORE operates under a unique partnership between Alfaisal University's College of Medicine and the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre — ranked 2nd in the Middle East by Newsweek and treating approximately 25% of Saudi Arabia's cancer cases annually.

This collaboration ensures every research placement happens at a Centre of Excellence — with mentorship from leading oncologists and exposure to cutting-edge clinical work.

Want to be part of ONCORE?

Whether as a student member or a research mentor, we're always growing. Apply today or reach out to learn more.

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