Dr. Al-Jafn Honors Dr. Mohammed Al-Sufyani for Winning the 2025 Artificial Pancreas Award

Dr. Bandar bin Nasser Al-Jafn, Dean of the College of Medicine at King Saud University, honored Dr. Mohammed Al-Sufyani, Associate Professor and faculty member at the College of Medicine, and affiliated faculty at Johns Hopkins University, USA, during a ceremony at the College Council today.

Dr. Al-Sufyani received the Artificial Pancreas Award 2025 in recognition of his scientific and medical achievements in the fields of medicine and biotechnology, particularly for his contributions to modern diabetes technologies, insulin pumps, and artificial pancreas systems. This prestigious award is presented annually by the American Diabetes Technology Meeting to a single researcher outside the United States and Europe, during the conference held in San Francisco, USA.

Dean Al-Jafn congratulated Dr. Al-Sufyani on this remarkable achievement, noting its positive impact for the university, the Kingdom, and the global community. He commended Dr. Al-Sufyani’s research excellence and international presence in advancing diabetes care and wished him continued success.

Dr. Al-Sufyani participated as a keynote speaker during the conference sessions, presenting findings from his research team over recent years. Their studies have contributed to updating global medical recommendations in diabetes technology, attracting significant attention in medical and scientific circles due to their relevance to the more than 120 million Muslims worldwide living with diabetes. These innovations improve patients’ quality of life, enabling them to practice religious rituals safely and maintain stable health.

Notably, Dr. Al-Sufyani’s research team has developed advanced healthcare models and practical technological solutions to facilitate intermittent fasting for people with diabetes, including fasting for weight management, general health improvement, and Ramadan observance. These studies have significantly advanced diabetes care, bridging scientific research with practical patient needs