Overview

A leading Saudi organization dedicated to recognizing and acknowledging advances in genomics and molecular oncology research with the aim of promoting cutting edge innovative research in the region and beyond. Mission A nationally recognized scientific society that aims to provide an exceptional platform to Saudi researchers dedicated to genomics and molecular oncology together with the aim of understanding cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. SSGMO strives to set new standards of promoting basic and translational cancer research. Description Aims of the page: • Encourage scientists and individuals active and interested in the field of genomics and molecular research to participate (as members) in the SSGMO. • Create an accessible database of Saudi researchers in Genomics and Molecular Oncology to establish a platform for sharing knowledge, research outcomes and expertise. • Organize and announce conferences, educational meetings, seminars, workshops and the Annual SSGMO day which provides opportunity to the society members to present their scientific researches. Major Research Disciplines: • Fundamental biological processes in cancer cells (cell signaling, cell cycle, DNA repair, apoptosis, angiogenesis, metastasis and tumour micro-environment). • Cancer-omics (genomics, epigenomics, proteomics and metabolomics). • Biomarkers discovery (screening, diagnosis and prognosis). • Cancer stem cells. • Animal modeling and imaging. • Molecular pathology. • Tumour immunology. • Cancer therapy (drug design, chemo-, radio- and targeted therapies and their mechanisms of resistance). • Translational cancer research and clinical trials