Be the Drop That Creates the Wave | Dr. Adhari Al-Zaabi | TEDxNUSciTech
An Omani researcher and academic specializing in cancer prevention and AI applications in medicine. She holds dual PhDs from the United States and serves as an Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University. Her work has earned her prestigious awards, including the King Hussein Cancer Research Award (2024) and the Women in AI Award (2023). She is also the founder of 'Siyaj,' a cancer awareness initiative, and is recognized as one of Oman’s most prominent female scientific figures.
This year at TEDx, Dr. Athari will share her insights in an inspiring talk that empowers youth to take initiative and bridge generational gaps.
An Omani researcher and academic specializing in cancer prevention and AI applications in medicine. She holds dual PhDs from the United States and serves as an Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University. Her work has earned her prestigious awards, including the King Hussein Cancer Research Award (2024) and the Women in AI Award (2023). She is also the founder of 'Siyaj,' a cancer awareness initiative, and is recognized as one of Oman’s most prominent female scientific figures.
This year at TEDx, Dr. Athari will share her insights in an inspiring talk that empowers youth to take initiative and bridge generational gaps. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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