Established in 1993 by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Two King Fahd Professorships, one in molecular medicine and the other in pediatric oncology, represent the mutual interest and support between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States. The nation was governed since 1982 by KING and PRIME MINISTER FAHD BIN ABD AL-AZIZ AL SAUDI. King Fahd, the 11th son of the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, served as minister of education before ascending to the throne. He died in 2005.
ROBERT J. ARCECI, the King Fahd Professor of Pediatric Oncology, is recognized as one of the outstanding laboratory and clinical investigators in the field. A physician/scientist who has concentrated his work in pediatric hematology and oncology, Dr. Arceci's focus is on translational research in pediatric malignancies and on optimizing comprehensive care for children and adolescents with cancer. He has been particularly involved in the development of novel therapeutic targets and immunotherapies to improve outcomes while reducing adverse side effects in patients with cancer. Dr. Arceci came to Hopkins in 2000 as Director of Pediatric Oncology. Dr. Arceci is the inspiration for the Emmy-winning film "A Lion in the House," which examines six years in the life of pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Two King Fahd Professorships, one in molecular medicine and the other in pediatric oncology, represent the mutual interest and support between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States. The nation was governed since 1982 by KING and PRIME MINISTER FAHD BIN ABD AL-AZIZ AL SAUDI. King Fahd, the 11th son of the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, served as minister of education before ascending to the throne. He died in 2005. 
ROBERT J. ARCECI, the King Fahd Professor of Pediatric Oncology, is recognized as one of the outstanding laboratory and clinical investigators in the field. A physician/scientist who has concentrated his work in pediatric hematology and oncology, Dr. Arceci's focus is on translational research in pediatric malignancies and on optimizing comprehensive care for children and adolescents with cancer. He has been particularly involved in the development of novel therapeutic targets and immunotherapies to improve outcomes while reducing adverse side effects in patients with cancer. Dr. Arceci came to Hopkins in 2000 as Director of Pediatric Oncology. Dr. Arceci is the inspiration for the Emmy-winning film "A Lion in the House," which examines six years in the life of pediatric cancer patients and their families.