2003 -Prof. Umberto Veronesi-

Professor Umberto Veronesi

King Faisal Prize in Medicine 2003 Laureate

Topic: "Breast Cancer "

Scientists in the West are well aware of the major contributions of Arab culture to the development of science and the birth of medical science

Nationality: Italy
Born: 28/11/1925, Milan, Republic of Italy
Professor Umberto Veronesi was awarded the prize for his pioneering work on breast cancer management, including the development of breast-conserving surgery as an alternative for radical mastectomy for treating certain types of breast cancer.
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