Virtual Program

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TIME 

 

07:30-08:30 

Registration 

08:30-08:35 

Welcome Address 

Dr. Salem Al-Naemi  

President, University of Doha for Science and Technology 

08:35-08:40

Welcome Address

Dr. Abdullatif Al-Khal

Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Department of Medical Education at Hamad Medical Corporation

08:40-08:45

Welcome/Greetings

Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Director of Public Health Department, Ministry of Public Health

08:45-09:15 

The Role of UDST in Building Capacity for Cancer Risk Reduction and Screening Through Technology 

Dr. Michael Phillips 

Director of Applied Research Innovation and Economic Development Directorate, University of Doha for Science and Technology  

09:15-10:00 

Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence-Based Device for Cervical Cancer Early Detection

Dr. Partha Basu

Head of the Early Detection, Prevention and Infections Branch at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO)

10:00-10:15

Coffee Break 

10:15-10:45 

Updates in Wellness Imaging

Dr. Noor Ahmed Al-Khori

Attending Radiologist, Sidra Medicine; Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology, WCM

10:45-11:15 

Technological Innovations within the National Breast Cancer Screening Program

Dr. Mariam Al Mass

Community Medicine Senior Consultant, Head Design & Implementation section of PHCCs Screening Programs Department

11:15-12:00

Reducing Cancer Risk in the Environment

Dr. Haruna Moda Musa

Associate Professor, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment, University of Doha for Science and Technology 

12:00-13:00 

Prayer Break and Lunch 

13:00-13:45 

PANEL DISCUSSION

Moderator: Dr. Hadi Abu Rasheed

Lung Cancer Screening Challenges in Qatar

Dr. Reyad Hassan Mohsen

Senior Consultant Oncologist, Clinical Lead of Thoracic Oncology, National Center for Cancer Care and Research

Dr. Adham Darweesh

Senior Consultant Radiologist, Hamad Medical Corporation Chief of Body Imaging Section, Head of Clinical Imaging Department at HMGH

Dr. Haruna Moda Musa

Associate Professor, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment, University of Doha for Science and Technology

13:45-14:15 

Reduction of Cancer Recurrence 

Dr. Fares Al-Ejeh 

Senior Scientist, Head | Translational Cancer Research Group Cancer Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute

14:15-14:45 

Genetic testing for Cancer Prevention 

Dr. Reem Jawad A A Al Sulaiman 

Interim Deputy chair for the Medical Genetics Department 

Hamad Medical Corporation 

14:45-15:30 

Mobile Cancer Screening Experiences in Oman 

Dr. Manal Al-Zadjali                                                                

Dean of the Higher Institute of Health Specialties 

15:30-16:00 

Prayer Break and Coffee 

16:00-16:30 

Knowledge, attitude and perceived barriers regarding cancer screening and risks

Dr. Hadi Mohamad Abu Rasheed

Scientific Advisor, Head of the Cancer Awareness and Professional Development Department, and Research and Development Officer of the Qatar Cancer Society

16:30-16:45 

Closing & Appreciation

Dr. Rachid Benlamri

Vice President, Academic Affairs

This activity is an Accredited Blended Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health – Department of HealthCare Professions – Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 6.5 hours

DHP Activity Code:  API-01-P186

The Scientific Planning Committee have no Conflict of Interest to declare