Jeddah: King Abdulaziz University President Dr. Tareef Alaama met with a University of Oxford delegation led by Professor Paul Brennan to discuss a partnership in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and pharmacy. According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting was attended by university vice presidents and Dr. Salman bin Bakr Al-Hosawi, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation Center for Precision Medicines. The discussions focused on the center's outcomes and objectives, primarily in building and developing human capabilities in AI and pharmaceutical discoveries. The universities aim to strengthen their collaboration through various initiatives, including student exchanges, summer programs, and graduate programs at the University of Oxford. Additionally, there are plans to establish joint academic programs to enhance educational and research opportunities. The officials also agreed to regularly organize meetings, seminars, and workshops to further this collaboration and ensure the continuous exchange of knowledge and expertise in these fields.
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