Human Research Protection Program accreditation, with Almoosa Health recognised as the first private-sector institution in Saudi Arabia to achieve this accreditation
Almoosa Research Center
Advancing Research.
Improving Care.
Connecting ideas with discoveries to create meaningful impact for patients, professionals and our community.
✧ Collaboration. Scientific quality. Ethics.
Ideas into evidence.
Evidence into better care.
Evidence into better care.
Clinical trial partnerships
Connect with our Clinical Trials Unit
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IRB applications
Research governance & ethical review
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Research support
Methodology, training & publication
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About the Research Center
Connecting ideas
with discoveries.
Research that creates measurable value for patients, professionals and the wider community.
Almoosa Health Group Research Center oversees and supports research activities across Almoosa Health Group. The Center identifies priority areas based on community healthcare needs, supports research aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, and encourages healthcare professionals to contribute to meaningful research.
We connect ideas with discovery through a strong foundation of collaboration, scientific quality and ethics. Every research proposal is an opportunity to expand healthcare knowledge, improve patient outcomes and strengthen healthcare systems.
Our mission
Our mission is to help researchers turn promising ideas into ethical, high-quality and impactful studies. Through research governance, methodological support, training and collaboration, we support research that creates measurable value for patients, professionals and the wider community.
Research Governance and Recognition
Almoosa Health’s Research Center is supported by recognised institutional standards and governance, including:
An Institutional Review Board registered with the National Committee of Bioethics at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Joint Commission International accreditation held by Almoosa Specialist Hospital
Clinical Trials Unit
A trusted destination
for clinical research.
The Almoosa Clinical Trials Unit supports sponsors, CROs and investigators in assessing, activating and delivering ethical, GCP-compliant Phase II, III and IV studies across a broad range of therapeutic areas.
CTU at a Glance
Phase II · Phase III · Phase IV
100+
Trained investigators
5
Ongoing trials
8
Completed trials
100%
Recruitment-target achievement
0%
Protocol-deviation rate
4–6 weeks
Average feasibility-to-CTA turnaround time
Clinical-Trial Capabilities
- Experienced investigators across multiple medical and surgical specialties
- Dedicated private participant assessment and monitoring space
- On-site coordinated support from Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, Infusion, Nursing services, and other clinical services as required by each study protocol.
- Secure storage, accountability and management of investigational products
- Secure management and controlled access to essential study documents and records
- Dedicated CTU team to coordinate study activities from feasibility assessment through close-out
Patient Population & Recruitment
1M+Patients served annually
30+Specialties & subspecialties
Broad Therapeutic Areas
CardiologyEndocrinologyOncology & HematologyGastroenterologyPulmonologyNeurologyDermatologyRheumatologyOrthopedicsPediatricsWomen’s HealthAnd More
Recruitment Capabilities
Clinical trial recruitment is supported by EHR-based patient identification, direct access to specialty services, and close coordination with clinical teams to support efficient identification and referral of potentially eligible participants.
Partner with Almoosa to bring your clinical trial to an experienced, well-supported research site.
Our Team
A multidisciplinary
research network.
The Research Center brings together research professionals, clinical investigators and experts from across Almoosa Health Group. Working closely with clinical departments and support services, the team coordinates research governance, clinical trials, statistical support, education and scientific publication.
Research Center Team
RESEARCH LEADERSHIP
Dr. Abbas Al Mutair
Research Center Director
RESEARCH SUPPORT
Fatimah Alslman
Research Specialist
BIOSTATISTICS
Dr. Muhammad Daniyal
Biostatistician
COORDINATION
Fatima Bukhedher
Research Coordinator
Research with integrity
Institutional Review Board
The Research Center works closely with the Institutional Review Board, a multidisciplinary committee that provides independent ethical oversight of research conducted across Almoosa Health Group. The Board reviews research proposals to safeguard participants’ rights, safety and well-being, and to ensure studies are conducted in line with applicable ethical, regulatory and institutional requirements.
Meet the Institutional Review Board 9 members
Dr. Abbas Almutair
Research Center Director and IRB Chairperson
Dr. Zainab Almoosa
Hospital Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Nasser Alhammad
Academic Affairs Director, IRB Debuty
Hera Tashjian
Chief Nursing Officer
Dr. Mohamed Hatahet
Endocrinology Consultant
Dr. Salwa Eweis Hassanein
IRB Member
Dr. Ahmed Antar
Hematology and Oncology Consultant
Batool Mohammed Alhassan
Group Inpatient Pharmacy Services Director
Abdulmohsen Alduwayrij
Corporate Governance and Compliance Senior Legal Advisor
Research Training & Development
Building research capability
through practical learning.
The Research Center develops researchers through practical education, mentorship and workshops in research methodology, biostatistics and scientific writing. Departments and organisations are welcome to contact us to discuss training and collaboration opportunities.
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Learn. Collaborate.
Discover.
Our training and development programs
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Clinician Investigator Program
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Almoosa Research Residency Program
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Annual Applied Clinical Research Symposium
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Almoosa Summer Research School
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Research Boot Camp
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Clinical Research Seminar Series
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Biostatistics Training Series
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Training of Trainers
News & Achievements
The latest from
Almoosa Research Center.
HUMAN RESEARCH
PROTECTION PROGRAM
PROTECTION PROGRAM
Ethics at the heart
of discovery.
Accreditation granted
29 October 2025
ACCREDITATION
Almoosa Achieves Human Research Protection Program Accreditation from Saudi National Institute of Health
On 29 October 2025, this accreditation was officially granted, and it remains valid until 29 November 2028. The certification confirms full compliance with the standards of the Saudi NIH for the Human Research Protection Program, highlighting adherence to rigorous ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and participant safety.
Read more about the accreditation
Earning this accreditation demonstrates institutional credibility, accountability, and readiness to conduct research responsibly. It also reinforces trust among researchers, participants, and stakeholders, and positions the organization as a reliable and recognized contributor to high-quality scientific research at the national level.
Valid until 29 November 2028
Research Culture & Publications
Making research visible,
accessible and impactful.
We support Almoosa researchers from the first question to publication, while recognising achievements and sharing evidence across the organisation.
RESEARCH IMPACT IN 2025
Knowledge that
moves care forward.
Almoosa Health Group’s commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient care is reflected in our robust research output.
100
Total Publications
80
Total IRB Submissions
Research Center Services
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Research and Biostatistics Support
Focused guidance on study design, methodology, analysis, scientific writing and publication.
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Research Gateway
A central access point for research forms, guidance, submissions and service requests.
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Researchers in Action
Recognizing Almoosa Health staff contributing to scientific research and scholarly publications.
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Pick of the Week
A concise weekly update on an important recent medical publication.
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Almoosa Medical Cases Museum
Promotes learning and publication through a curated collection of notable clinical cases.
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Publication Reimbursement and Recognition
Supports eligible publication expenses and celebrates outstanding research contributions in line with institutional policy.
Contact Us
Connect with
Almoosa Research Center.
Contact our team to explore a clinical-trial partnership, discuss a research opportunity or request support for an Almoosa research project.
RESEARCH & COLLABORATION
Research Center
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CLINICAL TRIAL PARTNERSHIPS
Clinical Trials Unit
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ETHICS & APPLICATIONS
Institutional Review Board
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