Ghiath Hassan Alahmad

Bioethics; Research Ethics; Clinical Bioethics; Human Research Protection; Regulatory Governance

Dr. Ghiath Alahmad, MD, PhD, is Director of Policies and Bioethics at the Saudi National Institute of Health and Founder and Director of Saudi Arabia's National Accreditation Program for Human Research Protection Programs. A physician and bioethicist with more than 15 years of experience, he has held senior roles in research ethics, clinical bioethics, institutional review, and regulatory governance. His work includes developing national and institutional policies, contributing to the implementing regulations of Saudi research ethics law, overseeing ethical review systems, and advancing participant-protection and compliance frameworks. He holds a PhD and a master's degree in bioethics, an MD, and advanced training from Harvard Medical School and the University of Maryland. His research focuses on research governance, biobanking, genomics, pediatric ethics, Islamic bioethics, and responsible innovation in artificial intelligence and biotechnology.