Nutrition and Obesity
Chairperson: Prof. Safwan Taha
Consultant Laparoscopic, Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery and Director, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Bariatric surgery for extreme obesity
Prof. Safwan Taha
Consultant Laparoscopic, Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery and Director, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
08:55 AM - 09:15 AM
Advances in understanding weight loss and metabolic health: a review
Dr. Sara El Ghandour
Consultant Endocrinologist, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Microbiome and Metagenomics
Chairperson: Prof. M. Azzam Kayasseh
Hepatogastroenterologist, Digestive Endoscopist, and Clinical Innovative Microbiomologist, Dr. Kayasseh Microbiome Medicine Center, Dr. Kayasseh Medical Clinic, Dubai, UAE
09:20 AM - 09:40 AM
Clinical translational innovative microbiome platform in metabolic diseases
Prof. M. Azzam Kayasseh
Hepatogastroenterologist, Digestive Endoscopist, and Clinical Innovative Microbiomologist, Dr. Kayasseh Microbiome Medicine Center, Dr. Kayasseh Medical Clinic, Dubai, UAE
09:45 AM - 10:05 AM
The microbiome revolution: unraveling metagenomics in metabolic health and disease
Dr. Mahmood Al Mashhadani
Assistant Professor, Molecular Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
The role of microbiome as a diagnostic tool in chronic diseases
Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud
Specialist Clinical Pathology and Division Head, Molecular Biology and Microbiome Sequencing Laboratories, Mediclinic Middle East, UAE
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Coffee Break
Antiaging and Rejuvenation
Chairperson: Prof. Mahir Al-Hilali
Consultant Hematology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical Director of Mediclinic Precise, and Director of Laboratory Services, Mediclinic Middle East, Dubai, UAE
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Metabolic aspects of aging and rejuvenation
Prof. Mahir Al-Hilali
Consultant Hematology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical Director of Mediclinic Precise, and Director of Laboratory Services, Mediclinic Middle East, Dubai, UAE
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Biochemical pathways in antiaging: unlocking cellular rejuvenation
Dr. Ali Abdelhafeez
Specialist Clinical Pathology, Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Longevity and regenerative cardiology
Dr. Yahya Kiwan
Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Specialist, Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai, UAE
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Recent advances in fasting as an anti aging strategy
Dr. Sabah Ali
Specialist in Public Health Medicine, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM — Lunch Break
Substance Abuse, Lifestyle, and Environment Impact on Metabolism
Chairperson: Dr. Najem Alfalahe
Senior Consultant in Psychiatry and Neurophysiology, Priory Hospital and London and Surrey Care, London, United Kingdom
02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Can addiction be treated? bridging science, metabolism, innovation, and compassion in health and disease
Dr. Najem Alfalahe
Senior Consultant in Psychiatry and Neurophysiology, Priory Hospital and London and Surrey Care, London, United Kingdom
02:20 PM - 02:40 PM
New insights into the interplay between genes and environment in substance use disorder
Dr. Hamid Alhaj
Consultant Psychiatrist, University Hospital Sharjah and Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE
02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Fueling your vitality: the adrenal connection to lifestyle and health
Dr. Nasr Al-Jafari
Medical Director, DNA Health and Wellness Clinic, Dubai, UAE
03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Stress in wellness
Dr. Shabari Patkar
Consultant Family Medicine, Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
03:20 PM - 03:40 PM
Interaction of environmental factors with biological systems
Prof. Ramzi Ayache
Consultant Nephrology, Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
Mast cell activation as a response to environmental factors
Dr. Mourad Kirollos
Consultant Family Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM — Coffee Break
Precision Medicine
Chairperson: Dr. Anwar Baban
Consultant Clinical Molecular Genetics, Mediclinic Middle East Hospitals, Dubai, UAE
04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Precision medicine and therapeutic options for neurometabolic disorders
Dr. Anwar Baban
Consultant Clinical Molecular Genetics, Mediclinic Middle East Hospitals, Dubai, UAE
04:50 PM - 05:10 PM
Multi-omics in clinical practice
Prof. Fady Hannah-Shmouni
Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Co-Founder and CEO, Healthspan Digital Inc, Vancouver, Canada
05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
TBA