Prof. Dr. Salam Salim Al Kindi

Prof. Salam is a Senior Consultant Haematologist with more than 30 years of experience, specializing in haemoglobin disorders, including sickle cell disease and thalassaemia, as well as chronic myeloid leukaemia, myeloproliferative disorders, and thrombosis.

He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, and completed his training in general medicine and haematology/oncology in Dublin. He went on to complete advanced training in bone marrow transplantation at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, USA, one of the world's leading centers in the field.

Prof. Salam joined Sultan Qaboos University, where he served as Head of the Department of Haematology for 10 years and as Deputy Director for Clinical Affairs (Clinical Director) of Sultan Qaboos University Hospital for 5 years, contributing to the development of clinical services, quality of care, and medical education and research.

His research interests include sickle cell disease, chronic leukaemia, and myeloproliferative disorders, with more than 150 articles published in leading international peer-reviewed journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), Blood, and Haematologica. He is the founder and Chairman of the Board of the Oman Hereditary Blood Disorders Association.

Prof. Salam is a Member of the American Society of Hematology and the European Hematology Association, and has received the Award of Excellence in Medicine from the Amir of Qatar, presented on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). He believes in putting patients first, welcoming consultations on the diagnosis and treatment of all blood disorders, as well as premarital genetic counseling.