Committees

Conference Chair


Dr. Hanadi Khamis Al Hamad
Deputy Chair of Rehabilitation, Long Term and Geriatric Care, Hamad Medical Corporation

Scientific Planning Committee

We would like to acknowledge the guidance and support of Dr. Preeti Raghavan, Mr. Michael Friedman and Ms. Israa Ghader from John Hopkins University, USA for their support and assistance in developing the 1st Qatar International Rehabilitation Conference 2024 program.


Dr. Poovathoor Joseph Alexander
Scientific Committee Chair
Consultant PMR Physician
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Dr. Fatma Jassim Al-Kuwari
Scientific Committee Co-Chair
Consultant PMR Physician and A/Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Dr. Ajimsha MS
Scientific Committee Co-Chair
Director of Rehabilitation
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Dr. Jasir Valiya Peediyekkal
Healthcare Services Manager
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute and Rumailah Hospital

Dr. Azhar Othman Al Rawwas
Senior Consultant, Pediatrics
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Mr. Premraj Issac Chandran
A/ Director and Healthcare Services Manager, Occupational Therapy
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Mr. Al-Madzhar Jundam Ahmadul
A/ Director and Healthcare Services Manager, Physiotherapy
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Mr. Mohammed Sajid Hussain
A/ Director and Healthcare Services Manager, Speech Therapy
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Ms. Najla Qaid S L Al Tairi
Clinical Dietitian Supervisor
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Ms. Naeema Hassan Abdulla Al Dahneem
Head Dietitian
Hamad Medical Corporation

Mr. Ahmad Mohammad Abedalla Hajaj
Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist (CF)
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Mr. Phinoj Kumblanickal Abraham
Rehab Program Coordinator
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Abstract Review Committee


Dr. Ajimsha MS

Director of Rehabilitation
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Dr. Brijesh Sathian
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist
Rumailah Hospital
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Dr. Uma Pandiyan
Associate Consultant
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Dr. Sabyasachi Ghosh
Associate Consultant
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Mr. Zulfeequer Chundan Veetil
Physiotherapy Specialist
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Mr. Manoj Kumar Ranabhat
Occupational Therapy Specialist
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute​