COVID-19 updates

Overview:

Following from the success of the first edition, this special track on COVID-19  gathered global experts and leading voices in SARS-CoV-2 virology, immunology, vaccines, clinical care, therapeutic guidelines and trials to provide updates on development and on-going response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The programme included the latest science on COVID-19 reviewing different types of tests, vaccines, ongoing research – in addition to deliberations on how lab professionals may continue to provide lab services and support.

Key topics:

• Immunology of COVID-19: Mechanisms, clinical outcome, diagnostics, and perspectives
• Further developments and research on COVID 19 vaccines
• COVID 19 variants discoveries
• Skills, tools and technologies

Scientific Chairs:

• Dr Gehad Eltayeb El Ghazali, Consultant Physician and Service Lead Immunologist, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City - Union71, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Benefits of attending:

• Evaluate COVID-19 management strategies in the lab
• Identify latest updates in diagnostic testings
• Discuss post COVID-19 preventive measures
• Appraise research & development on vaccines