Speaker Details

Prof. Al Sukhun is Consultant in Medical Oncology/Hematology, president of Jordanian Society of American Medical Graduates; and immediate past president of the Jordanian Oncology Society- the first woman oncologist elected president of oncology society in the MENA (Middle East &North Africa) region. She is actively involved in numerous professional organizations including ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology) & ASCO(American Society of Clinical Oncology), where she served on several committees, currently Co-Chair of Metastatic Breast Cancer Resource Stratified Guideline Committee of ASCO. She served as Chair of International Affairs Committee of ASCO, Co-Chair of the Resource Stratified Guideline Advisory Group of ASCO- first Arab woman oncologist to chair both committees, member of the International Education Steering Group of ASCO, member of the Global Policy Committee of ESMO, past member of the NCCN(National Cancer Control Network)- Middle East & North Africa (MENA) committee, member of breast cancer core faculty of the European School of Oncology. She is the recipient of multiple national and regional awards, most recently decorated by his royal majesty, King Abdulla II on Independence Day May 25th 2024 with "Independence Medal for Excellence", for distinguished service supporting the development of oncology care in Jordan. She was awarded Fellow of ASCO in June 2023, for volunteering service and dedication to improving patient outcomes around the globe- the first Arab oncologist awarded this fellowship.