Hani Choudhry is a professor of genomics and biotechnology. He completed his PhD in Clinical Medicine from the University of Oxford and has published over 120 scientific publications in international journals. He is currently the Vice Governor at the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA). Dr. Choudhry was the Assistant Deputy Minister for Research and Innovation and the Director General for Research Grants at the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia.  He has played a vital role in establishing strategic partnerships between academia and industry and leading national R&D initiatives and has extensive experience in leadership and executive management, and he is a member of many national and executive committees, from higher education to innovation.