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UAE-BASED SPEAKERS

Alphabetically ordered

Mr. Abdulla Lutfi

Mr. Abdulla Lutfi

Autistic Savant Artist, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Abeer Al Naqbi

Dr. Abeer Al Naqbi

Consultant Family Medicine, Bateen Health Care Center, SEHA, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Adel Al Assy

Dr. Adel Al Assy

Senior Manager, Pharmaceuticals, M42, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mr. Alan Taylor

Mr. Alan Taylor

Certified Genetic Counselor, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Alberto Peralta

Dr. Alberto Peralta

Assistant Professor in the College of Business and Former Director of Innovation, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ms. Amina Maliki

Ms. Amina Maliki

Training and Research Manager, Applied & Behavioral Training Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. Amro El-Saddik

Prof. Amro El-Saddik

Professor of Clinical Pathology, Mansoura University, Egypt

Managing Director of Creative Crew, Medical Education services, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Anas Abu Hazeem

Dr. Anas Abu Hazeem

Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, NMC Royal Hospital and Reem Hospital, Abu Dhabi and Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Mrs. Annie Kapinda

Mrs. Annie Kapinda

Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Founder of Anastasia Creation Handwork, and Mother of Child with Aicardi Syndrome, Dubai, UAE

Mrs. Areen Abuhejleh

Mrs. Areen Abuhejleh

Head of Health Programs, Special Olympics UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. Arif O. Khan

Prof. Arif O. Khan

Chair of Pediatric and Neuro-ophthalmology, Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Professor of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Dr. Arif A. Khan

Dr. Arif A. Khan

Founder & CEO, Neuropedia Children’s Neuroscience Center

Consultant Pediatric Neurologist

Associate Professor, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE

Prof. Asma Deeb

Prof. Asma Deeb

Division Chair and Consultant, Pediatric Endocrinology, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Professor, Faculty of Health and Science, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Professor, College of Medicine, Gulf University, Ajman, UAE

Prof. Ayman El-Hattab

Prof. Ayman El-Hattab

Congress President, MENA Congress for Rare Diseases

Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah

Consultant Clinical Genetics at Burjeel Medical City, University Hospital Sharjah, Kanad Hospital, and Genesis Healthcare Center, UAE

Prof. Bassam Ali

Prof. Bassam Ali

‏‏‎Professor in Molecular & Genetic Medicine and Leader of the Genetics & Development Research Priority Group, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Bassam Darwish

Dr. Bassam Darwish

Founder and CEO, Balsam Healthcare Development, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Binu George

Dr. Binu George

Consultant Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Pediatrics, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Bodour Al Nawajha

Mrs. Bodour Al Nawajha

Diploma in Special Education and a Mother of Child with Christianson Syndrome, Dubai, UAE

Ms. Dana Hammad

Ms. Dana Hammad

Biotechnologist, Sciences College, Sharjah University, Sharjah, UAE

Mrs. Dianne Alameddine

Mrs. Dianne Alameddine

ABGC Certified and DHA Licensed Genetic Counselor, Igenomix, Dubai, UAE

Prof. Eman Gaad

Prof. Eman Gaad

Dean of Faculty of Education and Professor of Special and Inclusive Education, British University in Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Ms. Fatima Al Sakkaf

Ms. Fatima Al Sakkaf

Health Program Specialist, Special Olympics UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Fida Dyab

Dr. Fida Dyab

Certified Trainer, Advocate for People of Determination, and Mother of Child with Rare Disease, Dubai, UAE

Prof. Ghanem Al Bustami

Prof. Ghanem Al Bustami

Professor, Development and Educational Psychology, Department of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Gihan Elsisi

Dr. Gihan Elsisi

Managing Director, Technology Appraisal, HTA Office, Middle East and North Africa, Dubai, UAE

Prof. Haitham Elbashir

Prof. Haitham Elbashir

Consultant Pediatric Neurorehabilitation, Al Jalila Children’s Hospital

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE

Mrs. Hala Abass

Mrs. Hala Abass

Diploma in Mental Health and Psychological Counseling and Mother of Two Children with Mitochondrial Disorder, Dubai, UAE

Prof. Haleama Al Sabbah

Prof. Haleama Al Sabbah

Professor, Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hamad Alhameli

Dr. Hamad Alhameli

Consultant Allergy and Immunology, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hamid Alhaj

Dr. Hamid Alhaj

Consultant Psychiatrist, University Hospital Sharjah

Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

Dr. Hana Al Geilani

Dr. Hana Al Geilani

Specialist Psychiatrist, American Wellness Center and Windsor Medical Center, Dubai, UAE

Mrs. Hanan Hirst

Mrs. Hanan Hirst

Head of Central Functions MEA & ASIA and Mother of a Child with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Haneesha Pinnamaraju

Dr. Haneesha Pinnamaraju

Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Neuropedia Children's Neuroscience Center, Dubai & Sharjah, UAE

Dr. Hany Dewedar

Dr. Hany Dewedar

Consultant Hematology, Dubai Thalassemia Centre, Dubai Health

Associate Professor of Medicine, Dubai Medical College for Girls, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Hassan Jaafar

Dr. Hassan Jaafar

Consultant Medical Oncology, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hatim Sidahmed

Dr. Hatim Sidahmed

Head of Cord Blood Bank, M42, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Heba Elabd

Dr. Heba Elabd

Consultant Clinical Genetics, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Dr. Hiba Shendi

Dr. Hiba Shendi

Allergy & Immunology Consultant, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Assistant Professor, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE

Mrs. Hibat Omer

Mrs. Hibat Omer

Founder & Director of Genomics Hub, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Medical Geneticist, Skin Biology Researcher, and Scientific Committee Member, UAE Genetic Disease Association, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Himanshu Soni

Dr. Himanshu Soni

Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ms. Hind Almarri

Ms. Hind Almarri

Master of Genetic Counseling Student, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE

Prof. Humaid Al-Shamsi

Prof. Humaid Al-Shamsi

Consultant Medical Oncology & Director of Oncology Services, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ilhaam Abbas

Dr. Ilhaam Abbas

Dentist with Pediatric and Special Care Privileges, Healthpoint hospital, Mubadala Healthcare, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Imane Boudellioua

Dr. Imane Boudellioua

Senior Researcher, Biotechnology Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Imran Jawaid

Dr. Imran Jawaid

Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Mrs. Jinu Rachel John

Mrs. Jinu Rachel John

Masters in Biomedical Genetics, Certified in Behavioral Therapy and Special Education, Project Lead in AMEA, and Mother of Child with Rett Syndrome, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Joanne Sadier

Dr. Joanne Sadier

Senior Consultant, Department of Public Health, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE

Mr. Johannes Loh

Mr. Johannes Loh

Director, Government and Public Sector, MENA Consulting Services, Ernst & Young Middle East, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Karen Kehdy

Mrs. Karen Kehdy

Neurodiversity Advocate, Writer, and Mother of Two Neurodivergent Children, Dubai, UAE

Prof. Khaled Musallam

Prof. Khaled Musallam

Group Chief Research Officer, Burjeel Holdings, Abu Dhabi

Adj Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Adj Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, USA

Dr. Khawla Al Shehhi

Dr. Khawla Al Shehhi

Philosophy in Education (Special and Inclusive), The British University in Dubai, Higher Colleges of Technology, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Dr. Kuldeep Dhariwal

Dr. Kuldeep Dhariwal

Consultant Pediatrics, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai, UAE

Ms. Lama Ayoub

Ms. Lama Ayoub

International Behavioral Consultant, Special Olympics UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ms. Laura Paquette

Ms. Laura Paquette

DOH Licensed & ABGC Certified Genetic Counselor, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), Abu Dhabi, UAE

Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Genetics & Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE

Mrs. Laura Laugier

Mrs. Laura Laugier

Founder of Neurodiverse Families Events and Mother of a Child with Cri du Chat Syndrome, Dubai, UAE

Ms. Lea Abed

Ms. Lea Abed

EBMG Certified and DHA Licensed Genetic Counselor, Igenomix, Dubai, UAE

Prof. Mahir Al-Hilali

Prof. Mahir Al-Hilali

Consultant Hematology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical Director of Mediclinic Precise, and Director of Laboratory Services, Mediclinic Middle East

Adjunct Clinical Professor of Laboratory Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Majid Aziz

Dr. Majid Aziz

Consultant Pediatric Neurologist, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Mandy Sunner

Mrs. Mandy Sunner

Co-Founder, Digital Lead, and Research Advocate, PTLS Hope Research Foundation and Mother for Child with Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Dubai, UAE

Ms. Maria Antonela Axinte

Ms. Maria Antonela Axinte

Genetic Counselor and Founder, DNA Longevity, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Mehtab Iqbal

Dr. Mehtab Iqbal

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist & Division Chief Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. Mohamad Miqdady

Prof. Mohamad Miqdady

Division Chief & Consultant, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

Clinical Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mohamad Al Hakim

Dr. Mohamad Al Hakim

Founder and Chairman, American Spine Center, Dubai, UAE

Mr. Mohamad Rammal

Mr. Mohamad Rammal

Co-founder and CEO, CureLeads, Dubai, UAE

Prof. Mohamed Farghaly

Prof. Mohamed Farghaly

Consultant Family Medicine and Diabetes Management, Dubai Health Authority

Scientific Chairman, Emirates Family Medicine Society

Professor of Medicine, Dubai Medical College, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Mohamed Abuhaleeqa

Dr. Mohamed Abuhaleeqa

Consultant Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant and Chair of Academic Affairs Department, Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. Mohamed Abuzakouk

Prof. Mohamed Abuzakouk

Department Chair and Consultant, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim

Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim

Consultant Allergy and Immunology, Danat Al Emarat Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mohammad Yousuf

Dr. Mohammad Yousuf

Clinical Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Muhammad Tahir

Dr. Muhammad Tahir

Consultant Psychiatrist and Neurologist and Director, American Wellness Center, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Muna Al Saffar

Dr. Muna Al Saffar

Director of Genetic Counseling Program, Assistant Professor, and DOH Licensed and Canadian Board Certified Genetic Counselor, Department of Genetic and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Mustafa Al Baroudi

Dr. Mustafa Al Baroudi

‏‏‎Consultant Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, NMC Royal Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Nameer Al-Saadawi

Dr. Nameer Al-Saadawi

Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Director of Abu Dhabi Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Nashmeya Al-Fili

Mrs. Nashmeya Al-Fili

International Coach Special education, Artist, Specialized Writer for People of Determination, Member of the Emirates Society for Rare Diseases, Member of Read and Enjoy Center Department of Support for People of Determination, Administrator in the Arab Mothers of Heroes Group, and Mother of Child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, Dubai, UAE

Ms. Nipa Bhuptani

Ms. Nipa Bhuptani

Founder and Chief Values Officer, Applied & Behavioral Training Institutes, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ms. Noura Alblooki

Ms. Noura Alblooki

Senior Editor, Social Media, Abu Dhabi Media Network, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Omar Ismayl

Dr. Omar Ismayl

Division Head & Consultant, Pediatric Neurology

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Omar Alsokhni

Dr. Omar Alsokhni

Pharmacy Manager, Inpatient Services, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. Pierre Krystkowiak

Prof. Pierre Krystkowiak

Consultant Neurology, Specialized Rehabilitation Center, Capital Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Professor of Neurology, University of Picardie, Amiens, France

Professor of Neurology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. Rabih Halwani

Prof. Rabih Halwani

Director, Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah

Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

Ms. Ramola Talwar Badam

Ms. Ramola Talwar Badam

Communities Editor, The National, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Rana Abu Khadra

Mrs. Rana Abu Khadra

Business Excellence Consultant, Co-founder of CureSCG, and Mother of Child with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Rania Al Dweik

Dr. Rania Al Dweik

Associate Professor in Public Health and Epidemiology and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Rasha Abdelrahman

Dr. Rasha Abdelrahman

Head of Psychology Department & Assistant Professor, College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE

Dr. Rasheed Alhammadi

Dr. Rasheed Alhammadi

Division Director, Medical Research and Development, Center of Research and Innovation, Abu Dhabi Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Rawia Mohamed

Dr. Rawia Mohamed

Head of Department and Consultant, Anatomical Pathology, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Renate Baur-Richter

Mrs. Renate Baur-Richter

Executive Director, Access for All - Institute for Accessibility and Inclusion, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mr. Rifaat Rawashdeh

Mr. Rifaat Rawashdeh

DOH Licensed, ABGC Certified Genetic Counselor, Oncology Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Rola Jamal Al Naanaa

Mrs. Rola Jamal Al Naanaa

Student at the National Academy for Childhood Development and Mother of Child with Muscle-Eye-Brain Disorder, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Safeya Algharebi

Dr. Safeya Algharebi

Specialist Pediatric Dentistry, Al Mushrif Children's Specialty Center, SEHA, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. Shahrukh Hashmi

Prof. Shahrukh Hashmi

Director of Research, Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Dr. Shaikha Almazrouei

Dr. Shaikha Almazrouei

Researcher of Genomics, Technology Innovation Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Shiamaa Almashhadani

Dr. Shiamaa Almashhadani

Senior Specialist Public Health Dentistry, Head of Promotion and Prevention, and Clinical lead for Dental Home Services, Dubai Health

Dental Internship Supervisory Program, Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University (HBMCDM-MBRU), Dubai, UAE

Ms. Shija Sapru

Ms. Shija Sapru

Neurodiversity and Strength-Based Approach Advocate, Certified in Twice Exceptional (2e) Education from Bridges Graduate School, and Supporter of Alternative Schooling Approaches, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Shivam Mittal

Dr. Shivam Mittal

Section Head and Consultant Neurologist, Parkinson Disease & Movement Disorders Program, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Shruti Shenbagam

Mrs. Shruti Shenbagam

Certified Genetic Counselor, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Mrs. Sonika Sachanandani-Phulwani

Mrs. Sonika Sachanandani-Phulwani

Licensed Genetic Counselor, M42 (Biogenix), Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ms. Souad Fares

Ms. Souad Fares

Head of Special Education, Awladouna Center for People of Determination, Sharjah, UAE

Ms. Tanuka Gupta

Ms. Tanuka Gupta

Neuroaffirming Senior Clinical Psychologist, Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Tarek El-Azzabi

Dr. Tarek El-Azzabi

Consultant Pediatrics and Neurodisability, Pediatric Department, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain, UAE

Mr. Wael Awabdeh

Mr. Wael Awabdeh

Behavior Analyst, Special Olympics UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Wafaa Ayesh

Dr. Wafaa Ayesh

Head of Nutrition Department and Consultant Clinical Dietitian, Tadawi Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Yahya Kiwan

Dr. Yahya Kiwan

Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Specialist, Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Assistant Professor, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

Program Director, American Board of Regenerative Medicine Fellowship

Dr. Yaser Sabsabi

Dr. Yaser Sabsabi

Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, Saudi German Hospital Group, Dubai, UAE

Mr. Youssef Hussiny

Mr. Youssef Hussiny

CEO, Tapy, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Zaid Al Aubaidi

Dr. Zaid Al Aubaidi

Consultant Orthopedics & Pediatric Spine Surgery

Unit Head, Pediatric Orthopedics & Spine, Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Zeinab Alloub

Dr. Zeinab Alloub

Consultant Pediatric Neurodevelopment, Al Jalila Children's Speciality Hospital

Assistant Professor, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE

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