Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The
6th edition of UAE Cancer Congress 2014 - one of the most premiere
events in the field of oncology - commenced on Thursday at Grand Hyatt
Dubai under the patronage and presence of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak
Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development and
President of UAE Genetic Diseases Association.
The
three day congress is presented by Al Noor Hospitals Group and Gulf
International Cancer Center & Main Partner, American Hospital, under
the conference theme: “Promoting Excellence in Oncology”. Hosting an
audience of over 1,200 this year, the congress has witnessed 65%
participation from the Middle East and 35% participation
internationally. The 6th edition is an excellent platform to exchange
expertise and views through a unique program comprising of debates, case
discussions, multidisciplinary boards, panel discussions, workshops and
symposiums.
One of the key highlights of the congress
is the launch of the MENA Chapter of International
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) and E-AHPBA. IHPBA, being
the largest multinational, multispecialty organization dealing with
diseases of the liver, pancreas and biliary system, will present the
charter of this new launch in order to promote HPB surgery in the Middle
East region.
The congress is also supported by UAE
Genetic Disease Association (UAEGDA), a non-profit organization aimed to
control and prevent population-specific genetic diseases prevalent in
the UAE. The UAEGDA facilitates communication and publication of
scientific knowledge and promotes education and research in genetics.
The event has also received significant support by Shaukat Khanum
Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre from Pakistan, along with
Tata Memorial Centre and Indian Cooperative Oncology Network from
India.
This year, the UAE Cancer Congress has awarded 5
research and travel grants to doctors from India, Pakistan and Egypt.
Over the three days, the event will feature sessions that promote a
multidisciplinary approach to oncology covering areas, including Lung,
Gynecology, GI, Head & Neck, Breast Surgical, Nursing, Nutrition,
Imaging, HPB disorders and others. Moreover, three days of special
workshop will be held for Nurses, in partnership with Oncology Nursing
Society.
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operations in 2006.
Contacts
Muhammed Aamir
MCI Middle East
www.mci-group.ae
Tel: +971 (4) 311 6300
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