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Saturday - May 4, 2024
7:00 am to 5:15 pm: Hybrid program

(At Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Center/ Virtual)​


Time

Activity

Topic & Learning Objective

Speaker

7:00 am - 8:00am

 

Registration and Coffee

 

Plenary 3: OBESITY (Al Majlis Hall)

Chair: Dr. Buthaina Alowainati and Dr. Wahiba Elhag

Learning objectives:

  1. To explore obesity genetics, pregnancy implications, and infertility association
  2. To recognize the novel obesity treatments for effective management

8:00 - 8:30 am

Lecture

Genetics of Obesity

Dr. Inga Prokopenko

8:30 - 9:00 am

Lecture

(virtual)

The Impact of Obesity on Pregnancy

Dr. Jodie Dodd

9:00 - 9:30 am

Lecture

Obesity and Infertility

Dr Ali Abbara

9:30 - 10:00 am

Lecture

Novel Treatment in Obesity

Dr. Sharad Taheri

10:00 - 10:20 am

Discussion

Above Topics

All above speakers

10:20 - 10:45 am

 

Coffee Break

 

Oral Presentations: Session 1 & 2 (Parallel Sessions)

Session 1

10:45 - 11:30 am

(Al Majlis Hall)

Chairs: Dr. Stephen Beer and Dr. Suhail Doi

10:45-10:55 am

Lecture

Multi-Trait Polygenic Scores for Improved T2D Risk Stratification using Qatar Biobank Cohort

Dr. Ikhlak Ahmed
10:55-11:05 am

Lecture

The ratio of thyroglobulin in wash-out fluid from fine-needle aspiration to serum thyroglobulin level in the evaluation of metastatic cervical lymph nodes in patients with papillary thyroid cancer

Dr. Elabbass Abdelmahmuod
11:05-11:15 am

Lecture

A Nine-Year Data on the Endocrine Adverse Events from Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Qatar

Dr. Fateen Ata
11:15-11:25 am

Lecture

The Negative Impact of Poor Early Glycemic Control on Fetal Birth Weight in Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is Due to Reduced Placental Weight

Dr. Adeel Ahmad Khan
11:25-11:30 am

Lecture

Above Topics

All above speakers

Session 2

10:45 - 11:30 am

(Al Rayyan Hall)

Chairs: Dr. Essam M Abelalim and Dr. Mohammed Elrayes

10:45-1:55 am 

Lecture

A multiomic approach offers a distinct molecular signature in obesity with metabolic syndrome compared to obesity only.

Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Mir
10:55-11:05 am 

Lecture

Increased inflammatory and reduced neurotrophic protein profiles are associated with progressive neurodegeneration in type 2 diabetes

Dr. Ridhima Kaul
11:05-11:15 am 

Lecture

Gut microbiome and dietary profiling in diabetic and obese children in Qatar

Dr. Annalisa Terranegra
11:15-11:25 am 

Lecture

Machine learning-based model for the early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus

Mr. Hesham Ahmed Hussein Zaky
11:25-11:30 am 

Discussion

Above Topics

All above speakers

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Prayer/Poster/lunch

Two Parallel Sessions - Session 3 & Session 4

Session 3

1:00- 3:00 pm

DIABETES IN QATAR (Al Majlis Hall)

Chairs: Dr. Shahrad Taheri and Dr. Zeinab Dabbous

Learning objectives:

  1. To summarize the genetic factors contributing to diabetes and their implications for diagnosis and management.
  2. To discuss updates and best practices in managing Type 1 diabetes during pregnancy
  3. To explore the challenges and strategies for optimizing maternal and fetal health outcomes in pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes

1:00 - 1:35 pm

Lecture

Genetic Risks in Diabetes

Dr. Omar Albagha

1:35 - 2:10 pm

Lecture

Pediatrics MODY Cases

Dr. Khalid Hussain

2:10 - 2:45 pm

Lecture

Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy, Update

Dr. Mohammed Bashir

2:45 - 3:00 pm

Discussion

Above Topics

All above speakers

Session 4

1:00- 3:00 pm

ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS (Al Rayyan Hall)

Chairs: Dr. Laila Al Hail and Dr. Obada Khalil

Learning objectives:

  1. To gain insights into endocrine challenges unique to special populations, including geriatrics, pregnancy, and adolescence.
  2. To discuss the impact of aging on endocrine function and disease manifestation, as well as the implications of thyroid disorders during different life stages.
  3. Discuss effective diagnostic and management strategies for endocrine disorders tailored to diverse populations, including age-related and developmental stages.

1:00 - 1:35 pm

Lecture

Geriatrics

Dr. Marwan Ramadan

1:35 - 2:10 pm

Lecture-(virtual)

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Dr. Douglas Ross

2 :10 - 2 :45 pm

Lecture

Adolescence

Dr. Nada Al Aaraj

2:45 - 3:00 pm

Discussion

Above Topics

All above speakers

3:00- 3:30 pm

 

Prayer and Break

 

PLENARY 4 (Al Majlis Hall):

Chairs: Dr. Mahmoud Zirie and Dr. Zaina Alamer

3:30- 3:40 pm

 

Announcement of Dr. Sara Darwish Award Winners 

Dr. Noor Suleiman

Learning objectives:

  1. To recognize the concept of precision medicine in endocrinology, with a focus on MODY (Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young) in the Qatari population
  2. To gain practical insights and tips for clinicians in diagnosing and managing primary aldosteronism to optimize patient care and outcomes.

3:40 - 4:20 pm

Lecture

Precision Medicine in Endocrinology (MODY in Qatar):

Dr. Abdul Badi Abou Samra

4:20 - 5:00 pm

Lecture

Primary Aldosteronism: Tips for the Clinician

Dr. William Young

5:00 - 5:15 pm

 

Closing Remarks:

Dr. Mahmoud Zirie​​


This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions - Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 18 hours.

The scientific planning committee has reviewed all disclosed financial relationships of speakers, moderators, facilitators, and/or authors in advance of this CPD activity and has implemented procedures to manage any potential or real conflicts of interest.