Meaad Alqahtany is a Research Assistant at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health
Sciences. She holds a Master of Science from the University of Arkansas. Her primary research
area focuses on Health Science Higher Education, where she is dedicated to identifying barriers and
challenges within the field. Meaad works to translate these findings into practical solutions that
support both faculty and students in the educational process. Meaad’s work is instrumental in
advancing innovative educational strategies and improving the overall quality of health sciences
education. Looking ahead, Meaad aims to continue conducting and publishing high-impact
research that aligns with the goals set under Saudi Vision 2030. Her future research endeavors are
directed toward transforming the Kingdom’s research landscape into a knowledge-based society and
setting clear directions for enhancing the quality of health sciences education.

Following the completion of his PhD at the University of Cambridge in 2000, Prof Evan Gilbert worked for a major international strategy consultancy (the Monitor Group) for two years, followed by an 11-year period in the world of academia. He taught Corporate Finance at the Universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch as well on the Henley MBA program. He has worked in investment management for 14 years, holding portfolio maangement, investment consulting and research roles. He is currently is a senior research strategist at the Research Hive, part of the Momentum Investments Group.

Alfredo García Hiernaux holds a PhD in Economics and was awarded the Extraordinary Prize for his doctoral work by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). He has worked as a lecturer and researcher at UCM, Carlos III University of Madrid, and the CEU University Center. Regarding economic analysis, he specialized in monitoring the Spanish economy, producing reports on its evolution from 2001 to 2007, and writing articles for specialized press outlets (Cinco Días, Panorama Económico, Estrategia Global, and El País). He has also worked as an expert in statistical and quantitative analysis, specifically in its application to economic conditions, the insurance sector, investment portfolio determination, marketing, database exploitation, data mining, quantitative support for decision-making, survey design and analysis, and probability determination for sporting events, among other areas.

Dr. Hamid Reza Khorram Khorshid is a distinguished Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR) in Iran. With a robust academic background, he serves as the Head of the Board of Medical Genetics in the country, guiding advancements in the field. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Khorram Khorshid is the Deputy of Research and Technology at the Hope Generation Foundation, where he plays a pivotal role in fostering innovative research.

He is also the Head of the Personalized Medicine and Proteogenomics Research Center in Tehran, focusing on cutting-edge genomic research that aims to enhance patient care through personalized medicine. Dr. Khorram Khorshid has made significant contributions to the scientific community, publishing over 190 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authoring three book chapters.

His prolific work has earned him an H-index of 31 on Google Scholar as of July 2024, reflecting his impactful research, which has garnered 4,723 citations. He has actively participated in the scientific community, presenting more than 136 papers and oral presentations at both national and international conferences.

Dr. Khorram Khorshid’s expertise encompasses various aspects of medical genetics, and he is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in this vital field. His leadership and research continue to inspire a new generation of geneticists in Iran and beyond.