Curvia Faculty Honored on Oncology’s Biggest Stage: Dr. Elio Adib Wins ASCO Merit Award. We are proud to announce that Dr. Elio Adib, Curvia faculty, has been awarded a Merit Award at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, USA—the world’s foremost cancer research conference. Selected from thousands of submissions, his abstract on FOXP3+ T-cell infiltration as a predictive biomarker in metastatic urothelial carcinoma represents the caliber of innovation and impact that defines Curvia’s research work. At Curvia, faculty do not just guide scholars—they actively participate in hands-on research themselves.

In the Spotlight: Dr. Tarek Mouhieddine Featured by Global Oncology Platform VJHemOnc. We are proud to spotlight Dr. Tarek Mouhieddine, Curvia Faculty Member, sharing his groundbreaking research in an exclusive interview with VJHemOnc, a leading global platform in hematology/oncology in San Diego, USA.

Leading on the World Stage of Hematology. We proudly recognize Dr. Tarek Mouhieddine, Curvia faclulty, for presenting his research at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting—the world’s premier conference in hematology in San Diego, USA.

Defining the Future of Genitourinary Oncology. We proudly recognize Dr. Talal El Zarif, Curvia faculty and alumnus, for taking the podium at the ASCO Genitourinary (GU) Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, USA—the world’s leading forum for breakthroughs in prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer. His leadership and scientific insight at this prestigious meeting exemplify the caliber of expertise expected of our scholars.

Honoring Research Excellence at the Brigham. We proudly celebrate Dr. Elias Bou Farhat, Curvia faculty and alumnus, for receiving the Best Abstract Award at Brigham Research Day from Dr. Robert Higgins, President of Harvard Brigham and Women's Hospital and Executive Vice President at Massachussets General Brigham hosted by the Harvard Brigham Research Institute at Boston, USA. This recognition—at one of the nation's top academic hospitals—exemplifies the scientific rigor, innovation, and leadership expected from Curvia scholars.

Driving Progress at the Forefront of Prostate Cancer Research. We are proud to highlight Dr. Elio Adib, Curvia faculty, who presents his research to a full audience at the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s 30th Annual Scientific Retreat at San Diego, USA—a premier gathering in urologic oncology.

Global Impact. Scientific Leadership. We proudly recognize Dr. Amin Nassar, Curvia co-founder and faculty, for presenting his research on TMB calibration in ICI-treated patients at the Korean Society of Medical Oncology (KSMO) 2023 Annual Meeting in Seoul, South Korea. His work from the world-renowned Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center presented at one of Asia’s premier oncology is just one example of Curvia’s global footprint in cancer discovery and translational excellence on the world stage.

Curvia on the Global Stage. Dr. Amin Nassar, Curvia co-founder and faculty, presenting his research on EGFR-mutant Stage III NSCLC at the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Singapore—the world’s foremost forum for breakthroughs in thoracic oncology. His work continues to shape international standards of care and reinforces Curvia’s mission to advance science without borders.

Award-Winning Science. Dr. Tarek Mouhieddine, Curvia faculty, receives the 2024 Paul Carbone, MD Fellowship Award from ECOG-ACRIN. His groundbreaking project—targeting PD1/Tim3 to overcome immunogenic resistance to bispecific antibody therapy in multiple myeloma—was selected for its innovation, rigor, and translational promise.

Excellence Awarded on the Global Stage of Gastrointestinal Oncology. We are proud to celebrate Dr. Elias Bou Farhat, Curvia faculty and alumnus, for receiving a Merit Award at the 2024 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (ASCO GI) at San Francisco, USA. Selected from a highly competitive pool of abstracts, this award honors his impactful contributions to advancing the science of gastrointestinal oncology.

Excellence at the Pinnacle of Oncology Research. We are immensely proud of Dr. Sarah Abou Alaiwi, Curvia faculty and alumna, for receiving the Allen S. Lichter, MD, Endowed Merit Award at the ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago, USA—recognizing the second highest–ranking abstract out of more than 6,000 global submissions. Dr. Sarah Abou Alaiwi exemplifies the caliber of mentorship and leadership that defines Curvia’s mission.

Dr. Tariq Kewan, Curvia faculty, receives a prestigious Research Excellence Award in Rhode Island, USA, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to scientific advancement and clinical investigation. His work continues to exemplify the forward-thinking vision that define Curvia.

Dr. Adham Ahmed, Curvia faculty and alumnus, leading a student education session at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2025 conference in Los Angeles, USA before taking up his new job as integrated cardiothoracic surgery resident physician at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA.

Curvia co-founder and faculty, Dr. Irbaz Hameed, performing cardiac surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital. Curvia’s research scope extends to all facets of biomedical sciences from the operating room to the laboratory.

Dr. Irbaz Hameed, Curvia co-founder and faculty, presenting his work at the 2023 Society of Thoracic Surgeons conference in San Diego, United States.

Dr. Adham Ahmed, Curvia faculty and alumnus, leading an aortic disease awareness platform at the 2023 Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society Conference in Florida, United States.

Dr. Adham Ahmed, Curvia faculty and alumnus, presenting his groundbreaking work on at PCR London Valve 2022 on transcatheter aortic valve replacement versus mini surgical aortic valve replacement outcomes in adults with aortic stenosis.

Dr. Irbaz Hameed, Curvia co-founder and faculty, served as panelist for a recent webinar hosted by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons on conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.

Curvia faculty, Dr. Marlena Holter named ALPCO’s Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient. Her novel research focuses on GLP-1 regulated glucose regulation following vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery to define the mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes remission and metabolic improvement following bariatric surgery.

Dr. Pier Nuzzo Wins Best Poster Award at ESMO-TAT for Groundbreaking Work in Prostate Cancer Research. We are proud to recognize Dr. Pier Vitale Nuzzo, Curvia faculty, for receiving the Best Poster Award at the 2024 ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies (TAT) Congress. His winning abstract highlights a clinical trial targeting lipid metabolism using FASN inhibitors in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC)—a bold step forward in precision oncology.