Ali Saeed Ahmed Alzahrani

Dr. Ali Saeed Ahmed Alzahrani is a senior clinical epidemiologist and public health leader specializing in cancer epidemiology, surveillance, and population-based research. He holds a PhD in Cancer Genetic Epidemiology, with advanced training in epidemiology, public health, and health care leadership from leading international institutions. He has extensive experience in directing national and regional cancer control initiatives, cancer registries, and research and innovation programs across Saudi Arabia and GCC countries.

Dr. Alzahrani has held multiple senior leadership roles at KFSHRC and the Gulf Center for Cancer Control and Prevention. His research interests focus on cancer surveillance, risk factor epidemiology, early detection, and health systems strengthening. He is actively engaged in advancing evidence-based cancer control policies, supporting multidisciplinary research, and contributing to regional and global public health initiatives.

Cancer epidemiology

Population-based cancer registries

Public health research and policy development

Cancer control and prevention strategies

Biostatistics and epidemiological methods

Research leadership and program management

Health systems strengthening

Regional and international public health collaboration

Dr. Alzahrani has over 20 years of experience in epidemiology, cancer research, and public health leadership. He has held senior executive and scientific roles at KFSHRC and the Gulf Center for Cancer Control and Prevention, and led national and regional cancer surveillance programs, population-based cancer registries, and large-scale research and innovation initiatives across Saudi Arabia and GCC countries. He has directed and supported numerous multidisciplinary research, cancer control, and policy development projects, contributing to evidence-based decision-making at national and regional levels.