Past Programme 10-12 October 2010
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DAY 1 - October 10, 2010 |
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Chairpersons:
Dr. Waleed AlShehhi
Chairperson, ESR, Consultant Rheumatologist, Al Biraa Clinic, Suliman AlHabib Medical Centre, Dubai
Dr. Humeira Badsha
Secretary, ESR Vice Chairperson, Emirates Arthritis Foundation,
Rheumatologist, Al Biraa Arthritis and Bone Clinic, Dubai |
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Track 1 |
SESSION ONE: Pain Management |
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Chairpersons: Dr Faisal AL-Tamimi and Dr Irena Khostanteen
Approach to a Patient with Inflammatory Arthritis : Recognise and Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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9.00 |
Rheumatoid Arthritis: State of the Art Management in 2010
Prof. John Isaacs, Professor of Clinical Rheumatology, Newcastle University, UK |
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9.40 |
Sensing the Main Health Concerns in Patients with Established RA
Dr Haider Al Aitta, Consultant Physician in Internal Medicaine and Rheumatology, Al Noor Hospital UAE |
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10.00 |
Treat To Target Initiative: The Lebanese Experience
Dr. Imad Uthman, Professor of Clinical Medicine Head, Division of Rheumatology Department of Internal Medicine American University of Beirut |
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10.25 |
Q & A |
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Lower Back Pain:
Chairpersons : Dr. Joseph Costandi and Dr Haider Al Attia |
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10.35 |
Lower Back Pain - Recognise Red Flags, When to Refer to the Specialist
Dr Ayman Mofti, Director, Al Biraa Arthritis Clinic |
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10.55 |
Lower Back Pain From a Chiropractor’s Perspective
Dr. Gerry Nastasia, Staff Clinician, Emirates European Medical Centre, Dubai |
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11.15 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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SESSION TWO: Arthritis |
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Chairpersons: Dr. Ferhana Najam |
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11.30 |
Update on Cox 2 Inhibitors
Dr. Algis Jovaisas, President - Ontario Rheumatology Association |
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12.00
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BMS Session (Non CME-Accredited)
Prof. Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Professor of Rheumatology and Medicine and Director of Division of Medicine and Rheumatology, University of Florence, Italy |
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12.30 |
Perspectives in Psoriatic Arthritis
Prof Oliver FitzGerald, Consultant Rheumatologist, Newman Clinical Research Professor at St Vincent's University Hospital, Ireland |
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13.10 |
Q&A Session |
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13.20 |
LUNCH |
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SESSION THREE: Osteoporosis
Chairpersons: Prof. Mustafa Al Izzi |
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14.20 |
Update on Osteoporosis:Disease and Management
Dr David Hosking,Consultant Physician Nottingham City Hospital, UK |
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15.00 |
Osteoporosis & Rheumatic Diseases: Diagnosis & Treatment
Dr. Basel Masri, MD, Consultant Rheumatologist, Jordan Hospital, Amman Jordan |
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15.40 |
Effective management of Glucocorticoid Osteoporosis
Prof David Reid, Professor of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, University of Aberdeen and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist, GUHT |
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16.20 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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SESSION FOUR: Meet the Professors |
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16.40 |
Meet the Professor: Difficult to Treat Scleroderma
Prof. Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Professor of Rheumatology and Medicine and Director of Division of Medicine and Rheumatology, University of Florence, Italy |
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17.20 |
Meet the Professor: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Prof. Oliver FitzGerald Consultant Rheumatologist, Newman Clinical Research Professor at St Vincent's University Hospital, Ireland |
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Track 2 |
WORKSHOPS |
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10.00-13.15 |
Musco-Skeletal Ultrasound Workshop for the Specialist (Non CME-Accredited)
Prof Walter Grassi, Director of the Postgraduate School in Rheumatology, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
Dr. Waleed Al Shehhi, Chairperson, Emirates Society Rheumatology, Al Biraa Arthritis Clinic, Suliman AlHabib Medical Centre, Dubai |
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16.20 -17.50
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Joint Injection Workshop for GP's
DBAJ
Dr. Zbiggy J. Brodzinsky, MD, Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
Dr Mahmood Zain AlAbedien, Senior consultant and head of Orthopaedic Department, AlQassimi Hospital
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DAY 2 - October 11, 2010 |
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8.00 |
ABSTRACT PRESENTATION (Non CME-Accredited)
TOP FIVE FINALISTS FOR THE “ABBOTT BEST ABSTRACT AWARDS” PRESENT THEIR ABSTRACTS TO OUR JUDGES
Selection Committee
Dr Mohammed Hammoudeh, Consultant Rheumatologist, Hamed Medical Corporation, President, Rheumatology Society Qatar
Prof. Rohini Handa, President, Indian Rheumatology, Association, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist Apollo, Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, India
Dr. Ayman Mofti, Director, Al Biraa Arthritis Clinic, Dubai
Dr Imad Uthman, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Head, Division of Rheumatology, American University of Beirut, Lebanon |
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SESSION ONE: Rheumatoid Arthritis Around The World
Chairpersons: Dr. Mustafa Al Maini |
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9.00 |
Biologics in Rheumatology Arthritis - The South Asian Perspective
Prof. Rohini Handa, President, Indian Rheumatology Association, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist Apollo Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, India |
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9.40 |
Optimising the Use of Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prof. Mohammed Hammoudeh, Consultant Rheumatologist, Hamed Medical Corporation, President, Rheumatology Society, Qatar |
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10.15 |
Pathways To Destruction In Rheuamtoid Arthritis
Prof. Josef Smolen, Chairman of the Department of Rheumatology Internal Medicine III Medical University of Vienna, Austria |
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10.50 |
Reactivation of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Patients Receiving Anti TNF-a therapy. Is it More of a Cause For Concern in Arab Patients?
Prof. Mustafa Al Izzi Secretary Emirates Osteoporosis Society, Consultant Rheumatologist, Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi |
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11.10 |
ABSTRACT AWARDS PRESENTATION CEREMONY (Non CME-Accredited) |
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11.20 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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SESSION TWO: Meet The Professors |
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11.45 |
Difficult To Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Professor John Isaacs, Professor of Clinical Rheumatology, Newcastle University, UK |
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12.30
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Meet the Professor: (Non CME-Accredited) Differentiating Between Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis Through Ultrasound
Prof Walter Grassi, Director of the Postgraduate School in Rheumatology, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy |
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13.00 |
MSD SYMPOSIUM (Non CME-Accredited)
Identification & Management of Rapidly Progressing RA Patients
Prof Josef Smolen, Chairman of the Department of Rheumatology Internal Medicine III Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Prof Mohammed Hammoudeh Consultant Rheumatologist, HMC, President, Rheumatology Society, Qatar
Dr. Samar A l-Emadi, Consultant Rheumatology Department HMC, Qatar.
Dr. Mustafa Al-Maini, MD FRCPC Msc, Deputy Medical Director, Acting Chairman, Medicine Department, Chief of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Division, Consultant Rheumatologist, Allergist, and Clinical Immunologist |
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14.00 |
Sponsored LUNCH |
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SESSION TWO: Lupus & Other Tissue Diseases
Chairpersons: Dr. Shehata El Khouly and Prof Joachim Kalden |
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15.00 |
SLE - The Malaysian Experience
Dr. Swan Sim Yeap, Consultant Rheumatologist, Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya, Malaysia |
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15.30 |
State-of-the-art SLE
Prof. Graham Hughes, Head of the London Lupus Centre at London Bridge Hospital, UK |
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16.05 |
Medical Emergencies in SLE
Prof. Sami Salman, Head of Department of Medicine at Oman Medical College |
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16.25 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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16.40 |
Comorbidities and Metabolic Syndromes in Spondyloarthropathies
Dr Waleed AlShehhi, Consultant Rheumatologist Al Biraa Centre and Suliman AlHabib, President ESR |
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17.00 |
Methylprednisolone Treatment in SLE: Evidence-Based Approach
Dr. Mustafa Al-Maini, MD FRCPC Msc, Deputy Medical Director, Acting Chairman, Medicine Department, Chief of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Division, Consultant Rheumatologist, Allergist, and Clinical Immunologist |
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17.30-18.00 |
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dr. Samar A l-Emadi, Consultant Rheumatology Department HMC, Qatar |
20.00-21.00 |
PFIZER SYMPOSIUM (Invitation Only) |
DAY 3 - October 12, 2010 (Non CME-Accredited)
FREE TO ATTEND
The purpose of this conference is to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment for persons living with one of the hundred forms of arthritis. Today, with the advent of biologic medication, arthritis patients should not become disabled, but become contributing members of society and fulfill their choice to work, support families and most importantly have a feeling of self-worth as they learn to live with this chronic disease. With medications costing up to AED 80,000, get behind us to find an answer to help those living with arthritis.
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Focus for Insurance companies and Health care Policymakers to reduce the burden of Arthritis
Chairpersons:
Dr. Haider Al Attia, Rheumatologist at Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Waleed AlShehhi, Consultant Rheumatologist at Al Biraa Arthritis & Bone Centre, Dubai |
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9.00am |
Introduction: Emirates Arthritis Foundation, The Purpose
Katrina Thornely, Patient Support Director of Emirates Arthritis Foundation |
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9.10am |
What Is Arthritis And The Advent Of Biologic Treatment
Dr. Haider Al Attia, Rheumatologist, Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi |
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9.30am |
Access to Arthritic Healthcare in the UAE
Dr. Waleed AlShehhi, Consultant Rheumatologist, Al Biraa Arthritis & Bone Centre, Dubai
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9.50 am |
International Speaker: Sponsored by Abbott.
The Benefits Of Early Treatment With Biologics, For The Disease Activity And Implications
Mary Cifaldi, Director, Global Health Economic Outcomes and Research (HEOR) |
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10.20am |
International Speaker: Sponsored by MSD
Pharmacoeconomics of Biologics in RA
Dr. Shuvayu Sankar Sen, Senior Director, Global Human Health & Outcomes Research MSD, New Jersey, USA |
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10.50am |
Patient Case Study: Patient With Severe Ankylosing Spondylitis, Who Is Unable To Financially Support Themselves
Dr. Waleed AlShehhi, Consultant Rheumatologist, Al Biraa Arthritis & Bone Centre, Dubai |
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11.10am |
Patient: Aisha Absia, A Patient suffering from RA, who is not able to find Health Insurance for the low cost Arthritis treatment. |
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11.20am |
Patient: Mohamed Al Hashimi, An Emirati patient suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis, who has had difficulties within the UAE system and finding insurance. |
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11.30am |
Patient: Samya Al Shaar, An Arabic Patient who suffers with RA and is not able to afford her own treatment |
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11.40am |
International Speaker: Sponsored by MSD
Prediction of Rapid Radiographic Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Prof. Josef Smolen, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria |
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12.10pm |
Novartis Q&A |
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12.30pm – 1.30pm |
LUNCH |
EVENING |
Please choose if you want to attend the English or Arabic Sessions. |
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ENGLISH
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Patient Education
Take Control, Don’t let Your Arthritis Control You (English)
Chairperson: Dr Bhavna Khan, Rheumatologist, American Hospital Dubai |
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6pm |
Introduction by Emirates Arthritis Foundation
Katrina Thornely, Patient Support Director, Emirates Arthritis Foundation) |
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6.10pm |
Biologic Treatments
Dr Bhavna Khan, Rheumatologist, American Hospital Dubai |
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6.30pm |
Lupus
Dr Mustafa Al Izzi, Rheumatologist, DHQ Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi |
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6.50pm |
Thai Chi
Laio, Thai Chi Specialist, Breath & Health Clinic , Dubai |
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7.30pm |
Oriental Medicine
Dr Sam Kotkat, Oriental Medicine Specialist, Al Biraa Arthritis and Bone Clinic, Dubai |
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7.50pm |
Art of Living; Breathing exercises
Sandya Prakesh, Trained Art of Living Practitioner, Dubai |
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8.30pm |
Nutrition; York Food Testing
Dr Mohamed Alkhatib, Gulf-Healthcare, Dubai |
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8.50pm |
Q & A Session
Panel: Dr Mustafa Al Izzi, Dr Bhavna, Laio, Dr Mohamed Alkhatib, Katrina Thornely |
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9pm |
Light Buffet |
EVENING |
Agenda for Patient Awareness Session (Arabic) |
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ARABIC
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Patient Education
Take Control, Don’t let Your Arthritis Control You (English)
Chairperson: Dr. Waleed Al Shehhi, Chairperson, Emirates Society Rheumatology Consultant Rheumatologist, Al Qassimi Hospital |
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6pm |
Introduction by Friends of Arthritis Patients
Salha Al Noman, Director, Friends of Arthritis Patients, Sharjah |
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6.10pm |
Nutrition; York Food Testing
Dr Mohamed Alkhatib, Gulf-Healthcare, Dubai |
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6.30pm |
Oriental Medicine
Dr Sam Kotkat, Oriental Medicine Specialist, Al Biraa Arthritis and Bone Clinic, Dubai |
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7.10pm |
Biologic Treatments
Dr Ayman Mofti, Al Biraa Arthritis & Bone Clinic, Dubai |
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7.30pm |
Lupus
Dr Mustafa Al Izzi, Rheumatologist, DHQ Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi |
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7.50pm |
Q & A Session
Panel: Salha Al Noman, Dr Waleed AlShehhi, Dr Sam Kotkak, Dr Ayman Mofti
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8.15pm |
Light Buffet |
UAE Scientific Committee:
Dr. Ayman Mofti, Consultant Rheumatologist, Al Biraa Arthritis Clinic
Dr. Ferhana Najam, Consultant Rheumatologist, Tawam Hospital Johns Hopkins, Al Ain
Dr. Humeira Badsha, Secretary, Emirates Society Rheumatology, Consultant Rheumatologist, Al Biraa Arthritis Clinic
Dr. Jamal Al Saleh, Head of Rheumatology, Dubai Hospital
Dr. Mohamed Almarzouqi, Consultant Rheumatologist, Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center
Prof. Mustafa Al Izzi, Secretary Emirates Osteoporosis Society Consultant Rheumatologist, Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Saifeddin Al Salameh, Mafreq hospital Al Ain
Dr. Waleed Al Shehhi, Chairperson, Emirates Society Rheumatology Consultant Rheumatologist, Al Qassimi Hospital
Dr. Irena Khostanteen, Mafraq Hospital
Dr. Shehata El Khouly, Emirates Society Rheumatology
Dr. Haider Al-Attia, Al Noor hospital Abu Dhabi
Dr. Gerry Nastasia, Staff Clinician, Emirates European Medical Centre, Dubai
Dr. Mustafa Al-Maini, MD FRCPC Msc, Deputy Medical Director, Acting Chairman, Medicine Department, Chief of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Division, Consultant Rheumatologist, Allergist, and Clinical Immunologist
Dr Bhavna Khan, Rheumatologist, American Hospital Dubai
Dr Sam Kotkat, Oriental Medicine Specialist, Al Biraa Arthritis and Bone Clinic, Dubai
International Advisory Board:
Dr.Mohammed Hammoudeh, President, Rheumatology Society Qatar
Dr.Ziad Al Rawi, President, Rheumatology Society Iraq
Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, President, Rheumatology Society Oman
Dr. Adel Al Awadhi, President, Rheumatology Society Kuwait
Dr. Khalid Al Muntasar, President, Rheumatology Society Lybia
Dr. Thurayya Arayssi M.D.,Qatar Musa Al Hadidi, Jordan
Prof. Rohini Handa, President, Indian Rheumatology Association, India
International Faculty:
Prof Oliver Fitzgerald, Consultant Rheumatologist, Newman Clinical Research Professor at St Vincent's University Hospital, Ireland
Prof. Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Professor of Rheumatology and Medicine and Director of Division of Medicine and Rheumatology, University of Florence, Italy
Prof. Walter Grassi, Director of the Postgraduate School in Rheumatology, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
Dr. Swan Sim Yeap, Consultant Rheumatologist, Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Dr. John Isaacs, Professor of Clinical Rheumatology, Newcastle University, UK
Prof. Graham Hughes, Head of the London Lupus Centre at London Bridge Hospital, UK
Prof. Josef Smolen, Chairman of the Department of Rheumatology Internal Medicine III Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Dr. David Hosking, Consultant Physician Nottingham City Hospital, UK
Dr. Mohammed Hammoudeh, Consultant Rheumatologist, Hamed Medical Corporation, President, Rheumatology Society Qatar
Prof. Rohini Handa, President, Indian Rheumatology Association, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist Apollo Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, India
Dr Imad Uthman, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Head, Division of Rheumatology, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Prof. David M Reid Professor of Rheumatology, Head of Division of Applied Medicine and Acting Co-Director Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen
Prof. Dr. Joseph Costandi, MD, Hon. FCARCSI. Director of chronic pain clinic, Dubai, UAE
Dr Faisal AL-Tamimi, FRCPE; FRCPI; MRCP(UK); MRCPI; MBChB. Senior Consultant Rheumatologist & HOD- Medicine, Nizwa Hospital, Oman
Dr Mahmood Zain AlAbedien, Senior consultant and head of Orthopaedic department, AlQassimi Hospital
Dr. Algis Jovaisas, President - Ontario Rheumatology Association
Dr. Basel Masri, MD, Consultant Rheumatologist, Jordan Hospital, Amman Jordan
Dr. Zbiggy J. Brodzinsky, MD, Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, DBAJ
Dr. Samar A l-Emadi, Consultant Rheumatology Department HMC, Qatar
Prof Joachim Kalden, Professor emeritus of the Department of Internal Medicine III and the Institute for Clinical Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
Prof. Sami Salman, Head of Department of Medicine at Oman Medical College
Mary Cifaldi, Director, Global Health Economic Outcomes and Research (HEOR)
Dr. Shuvayu Sankar Sen, Senior Director, Global Human Health & Outcomes Research MSD, New Jersey, USA