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AGENDA
Day 1: Friday 17 October 2025
Metabolism in Disease
Obesity challenges: do we have all the answers?
Chairperson: Prof. Salah Abusnana
University of Sharjah, UAE
08:30 - 09:00
Expanding the boundaries of therapeutics: game changing evidence
The role of semaglutide and tirzepatide in OSA, OA and MASH
Prof. Salah Abusnana
University of Sharjah, UAE
09:00 - 09:30
Navigating liver challenges in cardiometabolic health: integrating modern therapies
Dr. Rahila Bhatti
Genesis Healthcare Center & University of Sharjah, UAE
09:30 - 10:00
Bariatric surgery metabolic outcome
Prof. Tarek Mahdi
University Hospital Sharjah, UAE
10:00 - 10:30
Panel Discussion
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Metabolism in Disease
Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders​
11:00 - 11:20
Metabolic heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes
Dr. Riad Bayoumi
MBRU, UAE
11:30 - 11:50
Enhancing pediatric bone metabolism: focus on chronic illness
Dr. Ala Shaikhkhalil
Danat Al Emarat Hospital, UAE
12:00 - 12:20
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12:30 - 12:50
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Metabolism in Wellness
Lifestyle Effect on Metabolism
Chairperson: Dr. Nasr Al-Jafari
DNA Health and Wellness Clinic, UAE
11:00 - 11:20
Fueling your vitality: the adrenal connection to lifestyle and health
Dr. Nasr Al-Jafari
DNA Health and Wellness Clinic, UAE
11:30 - 11:50
The pathophysiology of lifestyle changes
Prof. Mahir Al-Hilali
Mediclinic Precise, Mediclinic Middle East & MBRU, UAE
12:00 - 12:20
Stress in wellness
Dr. Shabari Patkar
Mediclinic City Hospital, UAE
12:30 - 12:50
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01:00 - 02:00
Lunch Break & Prayer
Metabolism in Disease
Cardiovascular Diseases
Chairperson: Prof. Hassan El-Tamimi
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital & MBRU, UAE
02:00 - 02:20
Obesity and cardiovascular disease
Prof. Hassan El-Tamimi
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital & MBRU, UAE
02:30-02:50
Pathogenesis and diagnostic advances in cardiometabolic syndrome
Dr. Laila AbdelWareth
National Reference Laboratory (NRL), Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) & Khalifa University, UAE
03:00 - 03:20
Cardiometabolic new UAE guidelines
Prof. Mohamed Farghaly
Dubai Health Authority & Emirates Family Medicine Society, UAE
03:30 - 03:50
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Metabolism in Disease
Metabolic Neurologic Diseases
Chairperson: Prof. Brahim Tabarki Melaiki
Prince Sultan Military Medical City & AlFaisal University, Saudi Arabia; University of Sousse, Tunisia
04:30 - 04:50
Congenital disorders of autophagy: an emerging class of inborn errors of neuro-metabolism
Prof. Brahim Tabarki Melaiki
Prince Sultan Military Medical City & AlFaisal University, Saudi Arabia; University of Sousse, Tunisia
04:50 - 05:10
Advanced approach to diagnosis and treatment of inborn neurometabolic disorders
Prof. Tawfeg Ben-Omran
Sidra Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation & Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar
05:10 - 05:30
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05:30 - 05:50
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Metabolism in Wellness
Substance Use and Abuse
Chairperson: Dr. Najem Alfalahe
Priory Hospital & London and Surrey care, United Kingdom
02:00 - 02:20
Can addiction be treated? Bridging science, metabolism, innovation, and compassion in health and disease
Dr. Najem Alfalahe
Priory Hospital & London and Surrey care, United Kingdom
02:25 - 02:45
New insights into the interplay between genes and environment in substance use disorder
Dr. Hamid Alhaj
University of Sharjah, UAE
02:50 - 03:10
Interaction of environmental factors with biological systems
Dr. Ramzi Ayache
Mediclinic City Hospital & MBRU, UAE
Environmental Impact on Metabolism
03:15 - 03:35
Mast cell activation as a response to environmental factors
Dr. Mourad Kirollos
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
03:40 - 04:00
The environmental metabolism: how external factors influence internal health
Dr. Rahat Ghazanfar
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
04:00 - 04:30
Coffee Break
Day 2: Saturday 18 October 2025
Metabolism in Disease
Nutrition and Obesity
Chairperson: Prof. Safwan A. Taha
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital & MBRU, UAE
08:30 - 08:50
Bariatric surgery for extreme obesity
Prof. Safwan A. Taha
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital & MBRU, UAE
09:00 - 09:20
Advances in understanding weight loss and metabolic health: a review
Dr. Sara El Ghandour
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital & MBRU, UAE
09:30 - 09:50
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10:00 - 10:20
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10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Metabolism in Disease
Metabolic Liver Diseases
Chairperson: Prof. Mohamad Miqdady
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City & Khalifa University, UAE
11:00 - 11:20
Bile acid transport defects
Prof. Mohamad Miqdady
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City & Khalifa University, UAE
11:25 - 11:45
Novel metabolic pathways and therapeutic targets in MASLD (metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease)
Dr. Usama Warshow
Mediclinic City Hospital & MBRU, UAE
11:50 - 12:10
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Renal Diseases and Metabolism
Chairperson: Dr. Ramzi Ayache
Mediclinic City Hospital & MBRU, UAE
12:15 - 12:35
Cardiovascular and metabolic risk in the renal transplant population
Dr. Ramzi Ayache
Mediclinic City Hospital & MBRU, UAE
12:40 - 01:00
The metabolic effects of diabetes on renal diseases
Dr. Eliane Younes
Mediclinic City Hospital, UAE
Metabolism in Wellness
Antiaging and Rejuvenation
Chairperson: Prof. Mahir Al-Hilali
Mediclinic Precise, Mediclinic Middle East & MBRU, UAE
11:00 - 11:20
Metabolic aspects of aging and rejuvenation
Prof. Mahir Al-Hilali
Mediclinic Precise, Mediclinic Middle East & MBRU, UAE
11:30 - 11:50
Biochemical pathways in antiaging: unlocking cellular rejuvenation
Dr. Ali Abdelhafeez
Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, UAE
12:00 - 12:20
Longevity and regenerative cardiology
Dr. Yahya Kiwan
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital & University of Sharjah, UAE
12:30 - 12:50
Recent advances in fasting as an anti aging strategy
Dr. Sabah Ali
King's College Hospital, United Kingdom
01:00 - 02:00
Lunch Break & Prayer
Metabolism in Disease
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Chairperson: Prof. Ayman El-Hattab
University of Sharjah, UAE
02:00 - 02:20
Carnitine deficiency
Prof. Ayman El-Hattab
University of Sharjah, UAE
02:30 - 02:50
Update on genomic newborn screening for treatable inherited metabolic disorders
Prof. Tawfeg Ben-Omran
Sidra Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation & Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar
03:00 - 03:20
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03:30 - 03:50
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Metabolism in Wellness
Microbiome and Metagenomics
Chairperson: Prof. M. Azzam Kayasseh
Dr. Kayasseh Medical Clinic, UAE
02:00 - 02:20
Clinical translational innovative microbiome platform in metabolic diseases
Prof. M. Azzam Kayasseh
Dr. Kayasseh Medical Clinic, UAE
02:30 - 02:50
Microbiome modulation as an intervention for maintaining health and lifespan
Prof. Mahir Al-Hilali
Mediclinic Precise, Mediclinic Middle East & MBRU, UAE
03:00 - 03:20
The microbiome revolution: unraveling metagenomics in metabolic health and disease
Dr. Mahmood Al Mashhadani
MBRU, UAE
03:30 - 03:50
The role of microbiome as a diagnostic tool in chronic diseases
Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud
Mediclinic Middle East, UAE; Assiut University, Egypt
04:00 - 04:30
Coffee Break
Metabolism in Disease
Precision Medicine
Chairperson: Dr. Anwar Baban
Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital & Research Institute, Italy
04:30 - 04:50
Precision medicine and therapeutic options for neurometabolic disorders
Dr. Anwar Baban
Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital & Research Institute, Italy
04:50 - 05:10
Multi-omics in clinical practice
Prof. Fady Hannah-Shmouni
ZOIME Longevity Clinic, UAE; University of British Columbia, Canada
05:10 - 05:30
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05:30 - 05:50
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