It is with great pleasure to welcome you all to the 30th Health Science Center Conference, which has become a cornerstone of research innovation and knowledge dissemination in medical advances and health sciences.

We take immense pride in the awards presented at our conference, which have gained widespread recognition over the years. Each award is a testament to the dedication and brilliance of local and Gulf region researchers. The awards we present today acknowledge individual achievements and highlight the collective effort that drives our field forward.

As we gather here to celebrate excellence in research, let us not forget the core of our conference – the collaborative spirit that fuels advancements in clinical and health science research.

To all attendees, I extend my gratitude for your presence and participation. Let us engage in fruitful discussions, foster new collaborations, and share insights that will propel medicine and health sciences to greater achievements. Just as a final word and a humble reminder that the impact of our research extends far beyond this conference; it resonates in the lives of those we serve and it is through the exchange of ideas and knowledge that we can truly make a lasting impact on healthcare and our nation