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DDI hosts Science Poster Day to highlight students' research skills
KUWAIT: Students and Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) staff and researchers gather for a group photo.
KUWAIT: Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) concluded its 2025 summer internship program with the annual Science Poster Day on August 7, 2025, celebrating the achievements of 36 participants, including both university students and recent graduates, who presented a variety of impactful research projects developed during their training.
Organized under the guidance of DDI's expert scientific and medical teams, the event provided a platform for participants to showcase the knowledge and practical skills gained during their three-month internship, which focused on diabetes and related health research.
The event was attended by Dr Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei, Acting Director General of DDI, along with researchers, doctors, and staff from the institute. Dr Al-Refaei praised the quality of the presentations and emphasized DDI's ongoing commitment to supporting young researchers through immersive, hands-on experiences in an advanced scientific setting. 'We are proud to support and nurture emerging scientific talent in an integrated and collaborative research environment,' said Dr Al-Refaei. 'Whether still studying or recently graduated, these individuals represent the future of scientific innovation in Kuwait and beyond.'
This annual initiative, launched by DDI and supported by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), aims to enhance the research capabilities of students and graduates in scientific and medical fields, while inspiring the next generation of healthcare and research professionals.
