NextGen Medicine Zone New
In partnership with Express Med Diagnostics & Research
5 - 8 February 2024 | Za'abeel hall 7
NextGen Medicine Conference
In partnership with Express Med Diagnostics & Research
3.75 & 4.75 CMEs
Overview:
The NextGen Medicine Conference at Medlab Middle East is a highly significant event that brings together top industry experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals leading the charge in medical innovation and precision medicine. Focused on the transformative potential of early disease detection and preventive medicine, the sessions delve into the intersection of medicine and artificial intelligence, discussing cutting-edge AI applications in diagnostics, treatment development, personalised medicine, and healthcare delivery. Engaging discussions and presentations provide attendees with insights into the latest breakthroughs in genomics, proteomics, and innovative biomarkers that empower early diagnosis of diverse medical conditions.
Key topics:
- Early cancer detection and precision oncology
- Preventive health screening and longevity
- Digitalisation: AI, bioinformatics, cybersecurity of data
- Development on cancer genetics and oncogenomics
- Updates on Middle East genome projects
Benefits of attending:
- Discuss genetics and genomics in personalised medicine, including the use of DNA sequencing and genetic testing
- Review advanced diagnostic technologies, such as next-generation sequencing, liquid biopsies, biomarker discovery, and other cutting-edge techniques for disease detection and monitoring
- Analyse practical applications of precision medicine in various medical specialties, including oncology, surgery, neurology, and rare diseases
- Identify potential drug targets and the development of targeted therapies
- Discuss regulatory landscape and ethical challenges associated with implementing precision medicine
Scientific chair:
Dr Karolina Kobus, Head of Molecular Genomics and Precision Medicine Laboratory; Technology and Innovation Advisor, Express Med Diagnostics & Research, Bahrain
Speakers:
- Prof Mohamed Al Marri, Forensic Genetecist, Dubai Police; Assistant Professor, MBRU, Precision Genomics
- Dr Amal Al Rayes, Breast Onco Genomics, Al Kindi Hospital Bahrain
- Dr Luiza Chitour, Director, Plug and Play Abu Dhabi
- Prof Hassan Ugail, Computing and AI engineering and biomedical applications, University of Brandford
- Dr Tamara Sunbul, Medical Director, Clinical Informatics, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, KSA
- Dr Mohammed Uddin, Associate Professor - Human Genetics; Genetecist, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE
The USP:
- Emphasis on collaboration between researchers, clinicians, genetic counselors, informaticians, and other healthcare professionals to advance the field.
- Diagnostics play a central and foundational role in precision medicine. They are instrumental in the identification, characterisation, and monitoring of diseases and conditions, and they provide the essential data necessary for tailoring medical treatments and interventions to individual patients.
- In summary, diagnostics are the cornerstone of precision medicine, guiding healthcare providers in making informed decisions about patient care. By providing valuable information about an individual's unique biology and disease characteristics, diagnostics enable the delivery of personalized and effective medical treatments, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and the advancement of healthcare as a whole.
