A discussion with H.R.H. Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite

• published: 28 Apr 2015
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What are the contributions of health research and science to social development and how has social progress supported research breakthroughs in the medical field? Watch an inspiring discussion on the strong inter-linkages of health and social development, between H.R.H. Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite founder of World Women’s Health and Development Forum and Executive Director of the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) and Ms. Daniela Bas, the Director of UNDESA Division for Social Policy and Development. Focusing on different aspects of social progress and a variety of social groups benefiting from the achievements of medical research, H.R.H. Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite, explains critical inter-linkages between medical research and social development. Bio: Princess Dr. Nisreen is the granddaughter of King Faisal (I) Bin El-Sharif Hussein, the first King of Iraq and founder of the Modern State of Iraq. H.R.H. is an internationally recognized medical doctor and scientist and winner of awards in the fields of science, arts, literature, and humanitarian affairs. She in the first Royal Princess in the world to be qualified in science and medicine, with a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, Master of Science, Medical Doctorate (MD) and a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Genetics. She has published several scientific papers & studies as original investigations and is the author of four books. As a medical doctor and scientist at University College London, she developed techniques for diagnosing single gene disorders from one cell (a technique known as Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis) that is now in use as a preventive procedure in more than 100 centers worldwide; and at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Harvard Medical School, conducted research on sex differences in tuberous sclerosis related cancers, which will lead to new therapeutic strategies and early detection of major types of cancer through accurate blood tests. She is the Founder and President of the Women in Science International League, and Jeans 4 Genes International and the Co-Founder of Culture for Peace Program. In 2007, Princess Nisreen left her scientific career at Harvard Medical School, to which she was very committed, to devote herself to serving Science Technology & Medicine Education and Research in the world, throughout RASIT and its programs. Currently, she is working on establishing an International Institute of Medicine and Public Health for Science and Innovation in the MENA Region. She also is working on serving the children and women of Iraq in particular and those in need of help in all aspects of their lives. At present, Princess Dr Nisreen is the Executive Director of the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT), and the President of the Women in Science International League.