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MIDDLE EAST CANCER CONSORTIUM
Dr. Joe Harford, Director of NCI’s Office of International Affairs, Recognized for Decade of Work in the Middle East
During the September 2007 Middle East and North Africa Cancer Research Conference held in Amman, Jordan, the Arab Medical Association Against Cancer (AMAAC) recognized Dr. Joe Harford, Director of NCI's Office of International Affairs, for his work as NCI liaison to the Middle East Cancer Consortium (MECC). His work with MECC has focused on establishing and strengthening cancer registries plus individual and group training activities for regional health care workers and cancer researchers. Dr. Harford has also worked on bilateral activities that have focused on building capacity for research and improving patient care in the Middle East.
His Excellency the former Prime Minister Faisal Al Fayez of Jordan presented Dr. Harford with the award, which cited "his significant contribution to enhance the status of cancer care and cancer research in the region" and "his unwavering efforts to support needed infrastructure and create opportunities in cancer education, training and capacity building to help cancer patients and their families throughout the Arab World."
Dr. Harford thanked the AMAAC and acknowledged the support of former and current NCI Directors and the US State Department. He also thanked Dr. Samir Khleif of NCI, who served a three-year tenure as Director General of the King Hussein Cancer Center.
Dr. Joe Harford receives the AMAAC Award
from H.E. the former Prime Minister Al Fayez of Jordan.