Tawam Hospital, part of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, is all set to host its ninth Emirates Oncology Conference, later this year.
The four-day virtual conference will take place on two consecutive weekends in November – 12th to 13th and 19th to 20th and aims to deliver high-level scientific content with several keynote lectures, parallel symposium, and oral and poster presentations that revolve around innovation in cancer treatment and care. The conference will also provide major updates and state-of-the art presentations that have been fostered through collaboration among experts in oncology and advanced cancer care.
The conference is expected to be one of the largest health related conferences in the region, with over 6000oncology experts and delegates from around the world expected to attend. The conference will also include eminent personalities from internationally acclaimed institutions speaking on the topic “Modern Comprehensive Cancer Care in the Era of the Pandemic” and the latest developments in cancer care.
Speaking about the significance of the event, Saeed Jaber Al Kuwaiti, Chief Executive Officer atTawam, said, “As part of our commitment to delivering the highest level of cancer care, we are proud to host one of the region’s largest health oncology conferences at Tawam Hospital. Broadcast virtually from Abu Dhabi to experts around the world, the themes and best practice provided during this conference will initiate a crucial dialogue about how we can address the many challenges that cancer poses in our societies. Through SEHA and Tawam Hospital leading this conference, it also gives us the opportunity to showcase the innovative and exciting contributions Abu Dhabi is making to medical science in the pursuit of even greater and more effective patient care practices and treatments.”
Experts from the United States, Europe, Middle East, and the GCC Region in addition to an elite roster of eminent local speakers will be presenting a range of scientific sessions focused onthe challenges in cancer management during and beyond the era of pandemic, the use of artificial intelligence in cancer care, precision immunotherapy in cancer management, hypo fractionated radiotherapy, Stereotactic body radiotherapy SBRT, international application of quality oncology practice initiative, cancer genetics in brain tumor, Hereditary breast cancer, surgical perspective on renal, pancreatic, breast and colorectal cancer, hyper thermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in GI malignancies, the TEAM approach to palliative care, care after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant in children, focus on nursing role in cancer, the importance of cancer research and many more.
In addition to enabling and accelerating the transfer of knowledge between experts in the field of oncology and demonstrating the value of technology in transforming patient care, the conference will also offer pharmaceutical and health providers the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the medical professionals attending.
Dr. Khalid Saeed Balaraj, Chair of Oncology Center, Tawam Hospital, said: “In line with the network’s mission to elevate the quality of healthcare in Abu Dhabi and provide patients with world-class treatment options, we are bringing to the UAE the latest advances in the management of various cancers, as well as the most efficient models of implementing these updates into clinical practice. The scientific topics selected for presentation and discussions will reflect the most sought-after oncology advances in our region and the foremost research and strategies in oncology care across the globe that directly impact wellbeing. Additionally, this event will offer a superb opportunity for physicians, specialists, residents, and nurses to receive expert updates, share best practices and experiences, and network with new and established colleagues, creating and strengthening clinical collaborations.”
The conference will be EACCME accredited which means that the CME (Continued Medical Education)event is of high scientific value, is free of commercial bias, and promotes active adult learning. All attendees who log in live will receive an accredited Certificate of Attendance.
