Dr. Mohammed H.S.A. Al-Qahtani, Ph.D., FRSC, is a distinguished Saudi radiochemist and nuclear medicine expert whose work bridges advanced radiopharmaceutical science and healthcare innovation. Serving at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, he has contributed extensively to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for clinical and research applications. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Dr. Al-Qahtani’s research integrates chemistry, biology, and medical imaging to improve disease detection and treatment precision. His academic journey includes collaborations with leading international institutions, reflecting his global scientific influence. As a mentor and research leader, he has supervised numerous projects and publications that advance Saudi Arabia’s position in nuclear science and radiopharmacy. Dr. Al-Qahtani’s expertise spans radioisotope production, quality assurance, and radiopharmaceutical development for PET and SPECT imaging. His leadership in establishing research infrastructure and regulatory frameworks has been instrumental in advancing national healthcare capabilities. Through his pioneering work, he promotes innovation, safety, and education in nuclear medicine. Recognized with numerous honors and fellowships, he continues to inspire future scientists in radiological and pharmaceutical sciences. His enduring contributions highlight a commitment to excellence, scientific integrity, and translational impact in medical chemistry and nuclear technology.
Featured Publications
Nawar, M. F., Selim, A. A., Essa, B. M., El-Daoushy, A. F., Swidan, M. M., Chambers, C. G., Al Qahtani, M. H., Smith, C. J., & Sakr, T. M. (2025). Actinium-225/Bismuth-213 as potential leaders for targeted alpha therapy: Current supply, application barriers, and future prospects. Cancers, 17(18), 3055. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17183055
Nawar, M. F., El-Daoushy, A. F., Ashry, A., & Türler, A. (2022). Developing a chromatographic ⁹⁹ᵐTc generator based on mesoporous alumina for industrial radiotracer applications: A potential new generation sorbent for using low-specific-activity ⁹⁹Mo. Molecules, 27(17), 5667. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27175667
Nawar, M. F., El-Daoushy, A. F., Ashry, A., Soliman, M. A., & Türler, A. (2022). Evaluating the sorption affinity of low specific activity ⁹⁹Mo on different metal oxide nanoparticles. Inorganics, 10(10), 154. https://doi.org/10.3390/inorganics10100154
Nawar, M. F., El-Daoushy, A. F., Madkour, M., & Türler, A. (2022). Sorption profile of low specific activity ⁹⁹Mo on nanoceria-based sorbents for the development of ⁹⁹ᵐTc generators: Kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies. Nanomaterials, 12(9), 1587. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12091587