Speakers 2023

Mr. ALAnoud Ali ALFehaidi

Clinical Dietitian Supervisor. Dietetics & Nutrition Department – HMC | Qatar

ALAnoud ALFehaidi is graduated with a Bachelor of science Degree in Human Nutrition from Qatar university, in 2009. joined HMC in October 2010. Ms. ALFehaidi is Clinical Dietitian Supervisor, in Rumailha ,Enaya Specialized Care Centre (ESCC) 1&2 ,RCC1 and DAAM Specialized Care Centre at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar. She is an active member of several committees, which focus on patient care, safety and management. also uses a patient-centred and holistic approach to nutritional disease management, implies Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and motivational interviewing techniques with distressed, resistant and hostile patients during his clinical reasoning. She is official preceptor for students from Qatar University affiliated to the Department of Health Sciences - Human Nutrition Program , undertaken The Student Supervisory Skills Course to provide training to students and also to facilitate transition of newly qualified dietitians to autonomous qualified practitioners. Ms. ALFehaidi completed quality courses like HHQI’S intermediate quality improvement course (IQIC) 2021, Clinical Care Improvement Training Program (CCITP) Cycle 12 – 2017, and fundementals of quality improvement course. Ms. ALFehaidi graduated from international courses like Certificate Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review from American college of lifestyle medicine 2021, Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine of Clinical Medicine from Weill Cornell Medical College –Qatar, Certificate Health & Wellness Empowerment from college of the north Atlantic –Qatar 2020, Certificate from college of the north Atlantic –Qatar about Leadership in Healthcare 2020 and certificate in clinical nutrition from Weill Cornell Medical College –Qatar Ms. ALFehaidi possesses extensive experience and skills in teaching and he has regularly been involved in developing and teaching Nutritional Essential modules to doctors, nurses, health care assistance and other allied health professionals. The aim of this programme is to enhance their knowledge and understanding on current dietary trends and practices and to enable them to provide up to date quality care to their patients Ms. ALFehaidi has been actively involved and leading many of quality project and clinical research in long term and geriatric also she was speaker in different international conferences and webinar. Ms. ALFehaidi has developed patient care protocols on medical nutrition therapy and clinical practice guideline such as management of hypoglycemia in long term facilities, maintaining feeding through the NGT, role of nutrition in the wound healing process and prevent and management of refeeding syndrome. Ms. ALFehaidi has was the recipient of the award from the official corporate program of ‘Stars of Excellence’ for 3 consecutive years.

Dr. Abeer Elayan

Consultant Pediatric Nephrology | Jordan

Consultant in Pediatric Nephrology, finished my PhD and Diploma in Pediatric Nephrology from university of Paris DesCartes-France.. I had my Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology from University Hospital of Limoges-France…Had training in Pediatric Nephrology in Toulouse University Hospital..Finished Pediatric Residency and school of Medicine from University of Jordan. French Diploma certificate in Pediatric Nephrology Has Certificate of Recognition from Jordanian medical Board in Pediatric Nephrology . Jordanian Board of Pediatrics - member of ISN, IPNA, ESPN, SNP, JSNRT, JPS

Dr. Adel M. Alwahadneh

MD MSc. FRCPCH (London). | Jordan

Senior Consultant Pediatric Immunologist, Allergist & Rheumatologist. Senior consultant of BMT for PID. Saudi Private Hospital Jordan. Former general director of RMS and Queen Rania Children Hospital. Fellow of European society of pediatric rheumatology Member of pediatric rheumatology on-line bulletin board. NCC Director-Pediatric Rheumatology Trials organization-Jordan since 2010.

Dr. Ajay Jain

Vice President, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. | United Arab Emirates

Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Physiology, Division Director (Associate), Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Director, Pediatric Liver Transplantation; Section Head, Pediatric Nutrition, SSM Health, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, Saint Louis University.

Dr. Ala Ali

Consultant Gastroentrologist and Hepatologist | Jordan

Dr Ala Ali is a Consultant Gastroentrologist and Hepatologist at Abdali hospital in Amman, Jordan. Training and working at the National health service (NHS) in England he managed multiple complex cases of Crohn’s disease, in addition to working as the lead for nutrition at his local hospital. He also has publication on the subject IBD and inflammatory markers and continue to work with colleagues to improve patients’ outcomes including the emerging Middle East- IBD data base.

Dr. Alessandro Laviano

MD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine | Italy

Prof. Laviano currently works at department of clinical medicine Sapienza University, in Rome, Italy. He is a member of many associations and societies, such as, a member of ESPEN, AAAS (AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE), a member New York Academy of sciences and a member of South African of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Member, Editorial Advisory Board of Nutrition, Abstract reviewer of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) and many others. Dr. Laviano’s main research interests are: regulation of food intake under physiological and pathological conditions, disease-associated anorexia and cachexia, hyperphagia and obesity, impact and treatment of hospital malnutrition. Prof. Laviano has over 140 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has authored more than 50 book chapters and more than 200 abstracts presented at National & International congresses. Prof. Laviano has delivered more than 200 invited lectures in both National and International events. He is also one of the authors of the most recent 2016 ESPEN guidelines on Nutrition in Cancer patients, as well as the 2017 ESPEN expert group recommendations for action against cancer related malnutrition.

Dr. Ali Ait Hssain

MD, DES- AR (FR), MSc; Senior Consultant Intensivist and Anesthesiologist ECMO Consultant | Qatar

Senior consultant intensivist and member of the ECMO Team at Hamad General Hospital, in Doha, Qatar, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. He received his medical degree and completed his residency of anesthesiology and critical care medicine in France. He obtained a Master of Science in Human Nutrition in 2007 and is certified in clinical nutrition since 2012 from France. He initiated and led a transversal nutrition team for screening and managing malnourished patients in his hospital and established a post- ICU clinic focused on nutritional recovery. He has an extensive experience in managing malnourished patients. He is author of more than 80 papers and book chapters. He is the actual lead for research at the medical intensive care unit.

Dr. Ali Almehaidib

Head Section, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition | Saudi Arabia

Dr Ali Almehaidib is a consultant pediatric gastroenterologist, Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSHRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He completed his residency at KFSHRC and his fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and clinical nutrition at Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada in 1994. Dr Almehaidib is currently the Head Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, KFSHRC. The Chairman of Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Examination Committee, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Dr Almehaidib is the founder of Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship program in Saudi Arabia and has trained 43 fellows serving now as consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologists in different provinces of Saudi Arabia as well as Arabian Gulf countries. In 2006, he established the Riyadh pediatric Gastroenterology club monthly meeting. Dr Almehaidib is one of the founders of the Saudi Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and he serves as an elected Board member since it was established. He was the ex-chairman of the Scientific committee and the communication and marketing committee and currently he is the chairman of the Continuous Development Committee at SASPGHAN. Dr Almehaidib has 45 publications in peer revied journals and >200 presentations at national, regional and international conferences.

Mr. Ali Khamis

Product Manager– LEONA Region | Jordan

Ali M. Khamis – Product Manager, Pediatric Nutrition – LEONA – Abbott

Dr. Amani Daoud Alshawabkeh

Clinical Nutrition Pharmacist / Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Jordan

Doctor of pharmacy, University of Jordan graduate. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Royal Medical Service . Clinical Nutrition Pharmacist at Parenteral and Enteral Nutritional Support Unit in Queen Rania Hospital For Children/RMS.

Prof. Amr Mattar

Head of the EgSPEN (Egyptian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) | Egypt

Professor Of Anaesthesia , SICU, And Pain Management Cairo University. Head Of The Clinical Nutrition Unit, French Teaching Hospital Cairo University. Head Of The EGSPEN (Egyptian Society Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition). Vice President Of The EMASO (Egyptian Society For The Study Of Obesity) . Clinical Nutrition Consultant. Pain Management Consultant. Head Of The European Egyptian Diploma Of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN Diploma) In Egypt ESPEN Council Member. ESPEN Faculty Staff Member.

Dr. Ashraf Elhoufi

MS, MRCP, FRCP, EDIC; Consultant ICU | United Arab Emirates

Dr.Ashraf Elhoufi is Currently Consultant ICU Dubai Hospital. Examiner for the Royal College of Physician, Senior Lecturer in Dubai Medical College, Chairman of the Infection Control Committee Dubai Hospital and the Vice president of the Emirates Intensive Care Society (EICS ) as well as the ACLS Course director. He is Graduate of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine (Nov. 1984), with honor, Master Degree in Chest Diseases with a Critical care sub-specialty 1989 MRCP (UK) November 1997 and awarded FRCP (London) 2008. EDIC (European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine) 2012.

Ms. Batool Khateeb

First Line Manager – Abbott | Jordan

First Line Manager – Abbott

Dr. Carla Prado

PhD, RD, Professor; Dietician | Canada

Dr. Carla Prado is a Professor at the University of Alberta in Canada and a Campus Alberta Innovates (CAIP) Chair in Nutrition, Food and Health. She is the Director of the Human Nutrition Research Unit, a state-of-the-art research and training facility. Dr. Prado is an expert in assessing nutritional status through the precise measurement of body composition and energy metabolism. Her research has shown for the first time the prevalence and clinical implications of sarcopenic obesity (concurrent appearance of low muscle and high fat) in cancer, and has provided evidence of the independent effect of body composition on cancer recurrence, treatment and survival. The focus of her current research program is to develop targeted nutrition interventions for the prevention and treatment of low muscle mass in patients with cancer. She is currently the Principal Investigator of three randomized controlled trials investigating the impact of nutrition intervention on body composition and health. Dr. Prado holds a dietitian title from both Canada and Brazil. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Canada, and has completed further training at the Cross Cancer Institute (Canada), the National Institutes of Health (USA) and Newcastle University (UK). She is currently a member of the GLIM Body Composition Working Group, and the Sarcopenic Obesity Consensus Group (ESPEN/EASO). She is an Associate Editor of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. Dr. Prado is a recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, a prestigious award that celebrates exceptional young Canadian leaders of all sectors.

Dr. Dana Al-Ajmi

Dietitian | Oman

Provide personalized nutritional care plan according to the medical condition. Deliver nutritional advice on disease control and prevention with consideration of nutritional requirements, physiological makeup, and other medical histories. Ability to teach and inform the public and health care professionals about diet and nutrition. Provide nutrition support and education to individuals and groups.

Dr. Dana Hyassat

Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology | Jordan

Dana Abdel- Halim Hyassat is currently working as a Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology at the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics (Master degree in Internal Medicine), and a lecturer and Co-supervisor of the diploma and master students at the National Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics. She currently holds the position of The Vice President of Medical Affairs and also a member of the National Strategic Council for prevention and treatment of Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Obesity.

Dr. Doaa Genena

Lecturer of Nutrition, Medical Research Institute | Egypt

Associate Professor and Clinical Nutrition Consultant - Medical Research Institute (MRI)- Alexandria University, Egypt. Director of the Training Program (internship) for the graduates of nutrition department (Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Pharos University in Alexandria). Formerly, Assistant Prof & Head of Nutrition and dietetics dep. Faculty of Health sciences Beirut Arab University (BAU), Beirut Lebanon, and Lecturer, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA), Egypt). President of the Alexandria Physician Nutrition Association.

Dr. Eiman Abdulla Al Hinai

Head of clinical nutrition and dietetics | Oman

Eiman Al Hinai is the head of dietetics and nutrition department in Al Nahdha hospital with PhD degree in clinical nutrition from Reading University, UK. She has been providing nutritional counseling for almost 22 years and helped thousands of people manage their diet with their specific diseases and to lose weight and improve their quality of life. Eiman has been a keynote speaker at conferences, lectures, school and cooperation across the country and outside the country. Furthermore, Eiman conducted international conferences, workshops, symposiums and other. Furthermore, Eiman published several scientific papers in high ranked journals.

Dr. Eman Badran

Professor of Pediatrics | Jordan

Dr. Eman Badran; MRCPCH, serving as a Staff Faculty member in the School of Medicine, University of Jordan. She was promoted to full professor of pediatrics in 2013. In addition to contributing to presentations at numerous professional national and international events, Professor Badran has written chapters for numerous textbooks and published 85 research articles in peer-reviewed publications. Prof. Badran established the pharmaceutical care of newborn service in 2015 at the Neonatal unit at JUH as a quality improvement project aiming at improving electronic medication prescription and parenteral preparations with subsequent improvement of medication flow prescription and neonatal sepsis rate reduction. She established a designated Baby-friendly Hospital at Jordan University Hospital, where she was the team leader in developing the related Quality Assurance Standards. She also participated as supervisor and co-supervisor for several doctoral and master's Students.

Dr. Enas Al Alawi

M.D; Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Enas Al Alawi is a bariatric surgeon trained in Ireland, UK and USA. She is a member of IFSO and ASMBS practicing currently in HMS Algarhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She leads a bariatric surgery department with a multi-disciplinary team performing Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Bariatric procedures. The department focuses on academic and research activities in the field of bariatric involving other allied specialties not only surgery. Dr. Enas is also an Academic researcher with the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and University of Edinburgh Scotland. Dr. Enas main area of interest is case specific Customizing of bariatric surgery and pre surgical preemptive optimization. Patient assessment and optimization play a major role in procedure selection and determination of outcome.

Dr. Enas Younis

Senior Consultant Endocrinologist | Jordan

Consultant Endocrinologist certified at 2001 worked at Jordan University Hospital, Ministry of Health Al Ameer Hamza Hospital and King Hussein Cancer Center. Permanent Member of Jordanian Medical Association and Member in American Association Of Clinical Endocrinologist.

Dr. Fadwa Ghazi Hammouh

Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Health Sciences. | Jordan

Assistant professor, Nutrition and Dietetics Department/ Faculty of Health Sciences / American University of Madaba, Madaba- Jordan. Ph. D in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Jordan, Amman; Jordan. Major area: Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Research Interest: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Macronutrients and Micronutrients, Obesity. Head of the Scientific Committee of the Jordanian Dietitians Association, Amman- Jordan.

Dr. Faisal A. Alsehli

Assistant professor | Saudi Arabia

Doctor of Pharmacy graduated from UTHSC, USA, and finished my specialized, Pediatrics/Neonatal residency program at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, one of the best Seven children’s hospitals in the USA; specializing in Neonatal/Pediatrics ICU clinical pharmacy in KING ABDULAZIZ MEDICAL CITY – RIYADH. I hold a position as an Assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy and Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz, for Health Science University in Riyadh. A master's degree and a High Diploma in Health Systems and quality management from Liverpool University in collaboration with King Saud University for Health Science. I won the First place award for my research by leading my team in Neonatal ICU from Saudi National Patient Safety Award in 2018 for his innovative project, which decreased Neonates fractures from twenty cases per year to Zero. I was one of the leaders in the innovation of new programs such as (Discharge Counseling, Neonatal Bone Health, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Strategic planning in education … etc.). Honored to be a part-time advisor for the health sector transformation offices under his royal highness crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman vision 2030.

Dr. Falah Al Tamimi

Consultant Psychiatrist; Founder and Director | Jordan

Dr. Falah Al Tamimi has dedicated his life’s work in serving the mental health scene in Jordan and beyond. He is currently the founder and consultant Psychiatrist of the Mental Health Hub. A center with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing and further developing the Mental Health Scene in Jordan and the region by delivering the best and cutting-edge treatment approaches, education, and training. He has a rich experience, of being the founder and consultant of the Al Amal psychiatric and addiction clinic, and a consultant Psychiatrist at King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC). While, having served several directory posts, Dr. Falah played a key role as the head of the Jordanian Psychiatric Association, director of oncology at KHCC, medical and specialist Psychiatrist at Al Rashid Hospital and National Center for Mental Health-Jordan. He was the Psychiatrist in charge at the Narcotic Treatment Center and Family Protection center. Taking Mental Health into the media and education, Dr. Falah was a Medical and Psychiatric Counselor for Amman FM radio station and editor of the Medico – Socio – Psychiatric Programs, while taking on the challenges of being a part time lecturer of Psychiatry at the Jordan University. With an extensive and rich experience, Dr. Falah’s charisma and down to earth demeanor makes him relatable and accessible to many. Speaker and Lecturer for more than 150 lecture (National, Regional, and International) and Active in Continued Medical Education (CME) programs for General Practitioners an active member in Socio –.(GP) and non – Psychiatric Specialties and societies while being active on Psychiatric Awareness for the society in Mass Social Media, all add to his presence and active role in advocating for Mental health in Jordan. Dr. Falah’s continuous interest in Psychotherapy and counselling, has made him a champion in bridging between the Psychiatric and Psychological fields. He is lifelong learner, with a passion for his field, a passion that is focused on making Jordan the Hub for mental health in the Middle East and beyond.

Dr. Fatema Al-Haddad

Chief Dietitian | Bahrain

Fatima Al-Haddad is a Clinical Dietitian from the Kingdom of Bahrain. She has been working as a Clinical Dietitian in the Salmaniya Medical Complex for the past 17 years. Fatima obtained her BSc. in Nutrition with a Major in Dietetics from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, after which she went on to earn a Fulbright Scholarship and obtained a MSc. in Public Health Nutrition with a Minor in Public Health from the University of Knoxville-Tennessee in the United States. She has a passion for infant and child nutrition and her focus on diabetes was the drive behind her PhD thesis from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. Her area of research focuses on child health with an emphasis on evidence-based strategies for improving health outcomes in these populations.

Dr. Faten AlAwaysheh

Brigadier. Senior Consultant Neontologist, Head of Pediatrics & Neonatal Specialty | Jordan

Senior Consultant Neonatologist. Head of Pediatrics & neonatal specialty. Neonatal Specialty Certificate, Jordanian Board. MRCPI 2010. Neonatal Fellowship for 3 years. Jordanian Board diploma 1999. MBB University Jordan 1992. Mentor & instructor of NRP program approved by AHA.

Dr. Faten Maaytah

Consultant Pediatrician | Jordan

Consultant pediatrician and new-born's IBCLC. International lactation consultant. Member of Executive committee of Jordanian society. Member in scientific committee in many conferences.

Dr. Feras Zureikat

Consultant and Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Jordan

Dr Feras Zuriekat graduated from the University of Dundee medical school / UK in 1995 with a prize for best overseas student and obtained the membership of the Royal College of Physicians MRCP (UK) in 2001. Currently a consultant and head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology department at Abdali hospital, Amman, Jordan. He holds the Jordanian board of internal medicine and the Jordanian board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Principal investigator for multiple ongoing international studies (IBD, NASH, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE). Editor for the journal of the Jordanian Royal medical services, member of the Institutional review board at Abdali hospital / Amman and mentor / consultant for doctors of Jordan NGO group and Al Hadaf charity organization for colon cancer awareness. Main speaker / lecturer in several international and national gastrointestinal, hepatology conferences. Main interests and lecturing include viral hepatitis, fulminant liver failure, IBD, IBS, acid related disorders, aerodigestive disorders, liver transplantation and neuroendocrine tumors.

Dr. Firas Rabi

Consultant, Pediatrics & Pediatric Critical Care | Jordan

Double-boarded consultant in general pediatrics and pediatric critical care medicine with extensive academic and practical experience. Completed pediatric residency at the University of New York (NY, USA) and subspecialized in pediatric critical care medicine in University of Iowa (IA, USA). Former medical director of the medical ECMO program at Riley Children’s Hospital (Indianapolis, IN, USA), head of pediatric ICU at Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital (Dubai, UAE) and chief of pediatrics at Yarmouk University School of Medicine. American Boards of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Jordan Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Hadia Radwan

Clinical Dietitian, Associate Professor | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Hadia Radwan has earned her BSc. and MSc. from the American University of Beirut in Nutrition and Dietetics and her Ph.D. from Teesside University –UK. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at the College of Health Sciences, the University of Sharjah since September 2013. She had worked previously in several hospitals as a dietitian and nutrition training specialist and organized many nutrition and dietetic training programs and workshops for the dietitians. She had many publications in the area of nutrition and dietetics. Her areas of research include Maternal and child nutrition. She is the PI for several research projects grants: Al Jalila Foundation Grant: Mother and Infant Cohort Research (MISC), as well as another grant from Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences: Examining Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Infant Feeding Method, and Postnatal Mental Health among Women in the United Arab Emirates: A Cohort Study.

Dr. Hanan Rihani

Senior Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon | Jordan

A graduate from Jordan university,worked with the Royal medical services. Had Jordan board certificate in general Surgery, Fellow of the Royal college of Surgeon, UK. Fellow of the American college of Surgeon, USA. She is now a Senior Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon in the private sector.

Dr. Hiba Bargouthi

MD, Consultant Nephrologist | Jordan

Clinical Director, Division of Nephrology and Department of Medicine at Abdali Hospital, Amman-Jordan Co-Director, Abdali Comprehensive Hypertension Center Vice President , Jordanian Atherosclerosis & Hypertension Center Secretary General, Arab Society of Nephrology and renal Transplant Representative of Eastern Mediterranean region, Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT)

Dr. Hussein Shalan

MD, FCCP | Jordan

Dr. Hussein is the President of Jordanian Society of Critical Care Medicine and CMO of Al-Rashid Medical Center. He is also the Former Head of ICU & Infection Control Department, Royal Medical Services.

Dr. Ismail Halahleh

Medical Nutrition Consultant | Palestine

Mr. Ismail M. Halahleh has received his MSc. Degree from the University of Jordan in 1992 in the field of nutrition science. He was graduated in 1988 from the Jordan University of Science and Technology, faculty of medicine, in the field of Public Health with specialization in nutrition. Mr. Halahleh started his work as a clinical dietitian Makassed Hospital in Jerusalem. He was then promoted to Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department and acted as clinical nutrition instructor and clinical trainer for nutrition specialization students from different Palestinian Universities. Currently, he is a nutrition instructor at Palestine polytechnic University and Head of Medical Professions Department, the Faculty of Medicine and Health professions. During the last years Mr. Halahleh acted as a Nutrition consultant for WHO and Flagship projects in Palestine that responsible for Palestinian Health Sector Reform and Development. Mr. Halahleh participating in formulation the Nutrition profession National Law responsible for Dietitians Licensure in Palestine. Then he was elected as the president of Palestinian Dietitians Syndicate.

Prof. Kalliopi Anna Poulia

Assistant Professor of Clinical Dietetics  | Greece

Kalliopi Anna Poulia is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dietetics in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, in the School of Food Science and Nutrition in the Agricultural University of Athens and registered Nutritionist – Dietitian in Greece.  

Dr. Khaled Salaymeh

Senior Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist | Jordan

Dr. Khaled is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist. He is American board pediatric cardiology and American board pediatrics certified. He has a private practice - Al Khalidi Medical Plaza in Amman, Jordan.

Dr. Khaled Sewify

FRCPE, EDIC, FCCP | Saudi Arabia

HEAD OF ICU/CONSULTANT INTENSIVIST AT MILITARY HOSPITAL, DHAHRAN. DIRECTOR OF EN/PN COMMITTEES AMERICAN BOARD CERTIFIED IN CLINICAL NUTRITION DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL CARE NUTRITION COURSE.

Dr. Krystel Ouaijan

RD, CNSC, PhD candidate | Lebanon

Chief Dietitian - Saint George Hospital University Medical Center PhD Global Health/Doctorate Health Economics - University of Geneva Lecturer - American University of Beirut

Prof. Magdy Khalil

Professor of Anesthesia & ICU - Liver Institute Menoufia University | Egypt

Prof. Magdy Khalil Professor of Anesthesia & ICU Liver Institute Menoufia University. Former Dean of Liver Institute Menoufia University. Diploma (TQM) AUC. Diploma Medical Education (SzCU). EGSPEN secretary. ESPEN member

Dr. Maisam Waid Akroush

Member and Fellow of the British Royal College of Physicians | Jordan

Member and Fellow of the British Royal College of Physicians Consultant of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Former Royal Medical Services and former Jordanian Ministry of Health Former UK Hospitals (St. Georges Hospital and UCLH) Private health sector (since 2012) Member of the Board of Trustees of the Hashemite Charitable Organization by a Noble Royal Will 2021- date Member of the Steering Committee of the Jordanian Physicians Syndicate 2020-2022 Former media Spokesperson, Chairperson of the Scientific Committee, Fee Estimation of the Committee running the work of the Jordanian Medical Association Former head of the Interns Training Committee / Jordan Medical Council Member of the National Committee for Antimicrobial Resistance

Dr. Manal Mostafa Amer

Manager of TPN & IV admixing unit | Egypt

The first total parenteral nutrition pharmacist in Egypt with 21 years of experience in total parenteral nutrition as manager of TPN and IV admixing unit in new Kasr El Aini teaching hospital and 24 years of experience in hospital pharmacy. Consultant for establishing units in several as Maghagha hospital, Embaba hospital, Kasr EL Aini and many other hospitals Instructor in NTI National teaching institute, in clinical nutrition diploma faculty of pharmacy Cairo university and others.

Dr. Marlain Swaiss

Consultant Clinical Dietician | Jordan

Marlain Odeh Swaiss is consultant clinical dietitian Holds her Bsc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from Jordan University Certified international professional trainer. CIPT Certification from university of London. Certified Teacher from European Society of Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism on Lifelong learning Program. Certification in life coaching from Ithraa Center under Higher Educational Ministry. 2 years’ experience as head of Nutritional department in Luzmilla Hospital. 16 years of experience as Business Unit Manager in Abbott Nutrition international. 5 years’ experience in Nutritional Educational & Training field under MOH approved center. Founder of Trizara Nutrition Center. Member of ESPEN European society for clinical nutrition & metabolism & American society of Nutrition.

Dr. May Bader

Consultant Child Neurologist | Jordan

Consultant child neurologist since 2019, working currently at private clinic, part time at King Hussien Cancer Centre and Jordan University Hospital, and part time lecturer at Jordan University. holds Jordanian board in child neurology, MRCPCH, Arab and Jordan board in Paediatric.

Dr. Maya Bassil

Associate Professor/Head of the Human Nutrition Department | Qatar

Dr. Bassil received her BS in Nutrition & Dietetics and MS in Human Nutrition from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Consequently, She completed her PhD in Human Nutrition at McGill University, Canada then moved to the Lebanese American University as an Assistant Professor (later promoted to Associate Professor), before joining Qatar University in Fall 2021.  Dr. Bassil's research addresses Nutrition in obesity & diabetes as part of the interdisciplinary diabetes management.

Dr. Mirey Karavetian

Senior Research Associate; Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) | Canada

M Karavetian is Senior Research Associate; Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), at University of Toronto, Canada. Her previous role was an Associate Professor in the college of natural health sciences, Zayed University, Dubai, UAE. She has earned her PhD in “Health Promotion” from Maastricht University, Netherlands, and her dietetics degree from American University of Beirut, Lebanon. She has extensive experience in nutrition management of the chronically and critically ill patients; she shares her experience in conferences and workshops locally and regionally in the aim of training health care professionals for better health care. Her research focuses on identifying effective strategies to change dietary behavior in chronically ill patients. Her publications focus on malnutrition assessment & dietary management of chronically ill patients and finding the optimal dietitian-to-patient ratio in the Arab world for optimal clinical outcomes.

Dr. Moez Al Islam Ezzat Faris

Associate professor Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah/UAE | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mo’ez –Al-Islam Faris was born in Kuwait, and holds Jordanian citizenship. Dr. Faris got his three higher university degrees from the University of Jordan in the field of human nutrition. Recently, Dr. Faris has been completed Harvard Medical School/ Global Clinical Scholar Research Training (GCSRT) Program. Dr. Faris works now as an associate professor at the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics/the University of Sharjah, with eighteen years’ experience in the academic field in four Arabian universities. Dr. Faris published more than 120 original research, review, and meta-analysis articles in scientific peer-reviewed journals, in addition to book chapters, and conference proceedings, and abstracts. Dr. Faris provided the community with public articles in popular magazines in different Arab countries. He is an author and co-author in a list of scientific and academic refereed books and participated in editing and reviewing several important Arabic books in nutrition. Recently, he had published his refereed scientific books on Nutrition and Cancer and Foods of the Holy Quran from a Modern Nutritional perspective. Dr. Faris holds the research Award of the University of Sharjah for the academic year 2021, the State Award for the Excellent Ph.D. Student from Jordan 2010, and The Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award at the University of Jordan in 2009. Dr. Faris presented in more than thirty local, regional and international conferences and workshops in the areas of human nutrition and dietetics, in addition to providing dozens of lectures in cultural and scientific societies, as well as attending different mass media. Dr. Faris is a member and a founder of several associations and professional societies and specialized committees, and a reviewer for many international journals.

Dr. Moh'dnour Mahmoud Bani Younes

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Jordan

A Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with A Master's Degree in Clinical Pharmacy and Five Boards With 16 Years of Practical Experience.

Dr. Mona Hashim

Lecturer | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mona Hashim has a  PhD in  Human Nutrition. Currently she works as lecturer in Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics/University of Sharjah with sixteen years of academia experience. Her research interest in early life nutrition and its impact on adulthood obesity as well as pro inflammatory effects of dietary patterns and chronic diseases. Dr. Mona participated in many local and regional conferences and workshops in the areas of nutrition and dietetics. She is currently co-investigators in many research groups in University of Sharjah.

Dr. Nida Barqawi

Clinical Dietitian | United Arab Emirates

Clinical dietitian at LMC. TLLL ESPEN instructor at ESPEN(European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism). MSc in Clinical Nutrition

Dr. Phil Ayers

BS, PharmD, BCNSP, FMSHP, FASHP; Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Clinical Associate Professor | USA

Dr. Ayers received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi. Phil is employed by Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS and serves the Department of Pharmacy as Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services. Dr. Ayers is a Clinical Associate Professor with the School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi. Dr. Ayers is currently serving the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) on the Board of Directors as Vice President and is Past Chair of the ASPEN Parenteral Nutrition Safety Committee.

Dr. Rahaf Akroush

MD; Internal Medicine | Jordan

Rahaf Akroush , MD currently an internal medicine trainee at the United Kingdom , studied medicine at the University of Jordan and worked at the Royal Medical Services.

Dr. Rami Salameh

Endocrinology and diabetes specialist | Jordan

Dr. Salameh holds the American Board and the Jordanian Board in Endocrinology and Diabetes. Dr. Rami received his MBBS from the University of Jordan, then completed a residency in Internal Medicine from McLaren Hospital in the USA. He also completed a fellowship program in Endocrinology and Diabetes from Einstein Hospital - Thomas Jefferson University in the United States of America. Dr. Rami Salameh is a member of the American Society of Endocrinologists, He has several published scientific research papers. He is currently working at Abdali Hospital.

Dr. Rana Ghassan Rizk

PhD, MPH, LD. Assistant Professor of Nutrition | Lebanon

Dr. Rana Rizk is an assistant professor of nutrition at the Lebanese American University. She earned a PhD in Health Medicine and Life Sciences from Maastricht University, The Netherlands, an MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the Lebanese University, an MS in Clinical Nutrition and a BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik. Her research focuses on the burden of chronic diseases and on the potential of nutritional interventions in improving health outcomes and decreasing healthcare costs, ultimately leading to change in health policy and clinical practice.

Dr. Reem Zietawi

Clinical Dietician; Msc in Nutrition and Food Technology | Jordan

Reem Zietawi is one of Jordan's leading dieticians; her unique qualifications in both nutritional science and personal fitness is helping hundreds of adults and children reach their health and nutrition goals. Reem completed her nutrition master degree at University of Jordan, in which she completed her thesis on comparison of food and nutrients intake between smokers and non-smokers. Reem completed successfully the American College for Sports Medicine requirements to be recognized as a Certified Personal Trainer, becoming the first Jordanian to hold this certification. Reem is a keen writer and since 2005 and her work has appeared in a number of publications. Reem presented lectures sponsored by industry leaders including Nestle and has been a regular speaker at numerous tv and radio programs.

Dr. Reham AlMardini

Pediatric Nephrology Consultant | Jordan

Pediatric consultant and pediatric nephrology consultant at Princess Rahma Children Hospital (Ministry of Health)- Part-time covering general pediatric clinic, inpatient and on call duties as consultant. Also a Part time lecturer and clinical teaching, Faculty of Medicine, Balqa Applied University.

Dr. Ruba Musharbash

Dr. Nutrition and Dietetics – Food Addiction | Director and Founder of the Ruba Musharbash Nutrition Consultation Center | Jordan

Ruba Musharbash, PhD, in Nutrition and Dietetics (University of Jordan).Over seventeen years of expertise in diet planning for various health conditions. Director and founder of the Ruba Musharbash Nutrition Consultation center. Additionally the founder of www.rubadiet.com. Since 2011, she has hosted a weekly nutrition segment on Roya TV. In cooperation with American University of Madaba, she offers online and on-campus courses for dietitians. She specializes in food addiction-related scientific research and is the author of children's books about nutrition.

Dr. Rula Abu Ghazaleh

Head of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics - Abdali Hospital | Jordan

Dr. Rula is the Head of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics-Abdali Hospital in Amman, Jordan. She has previously worked as Senior Clinical Dietician And Acting HOD at Rashid hospital DHA in UAE. She specializes in • Critical illness and Nutrition Support including Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition • Obesity and Weight management for Adults and Pediatrics including Bariatric Surgeries • Nutrigenomics • Chronic disease management including Renal, Diabetes (type 1 and 2), Cardiovascular, HTN, Cancer • Auto-Immune disease management • Anti-Ageing • Food intolerances and allergies

Prof. Sanaa Youssef Shaaban

Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Ain-Shams University (Egypt) | Egypt

University professor, clinician and researcher in the field of Pediatric nutrition with more than 30 years of exceptional record, experience and contributions in teaching nutrition knowledge and skills to medical students and health care professionals as well as applying such expertise for the welfare of patients. Awarded Ain Shams University award for distinguished papers published in international journals in the year 2008 Founder and Head of the Nutrition Rehabilitation Unit Children’s Hospital, 1997 till 2010, and Collaboration with various specialized clinics in the children’s hospital Ain Shams University to provide specific nutritional rehabilitation protocols.Teaching nutrition and clinical nutrition courses diploma and master degree in pediatric department faculty of medicine and Institute of childhood studies Ain Shams University. Supervision of more than 300 master degree and PHD thesis in Pediatrics; mainly in the field of clinical nutrition and nutritional disorders, with 25 international publications. Instructor of medical nutrition therapy diploma in AUC. Founder of clinical nutrition rehabilitation unit , EL GALAA Military Hospital. Board member in Middle East allergy guidelines. Board member in Egyptian complementary feeding guidelines. Project in collaboration with 57357 hospitals, NAMRU-3

Dr. Sima Kalaldeh

MD; Pediatric Endocrinologist | Jordan

.Pediatric Endocrinologist. Private Practice. Consultant KHCC. Previous Senior Lecturer Trinity College Ireland. President of Eradeh NGO for Children with Diabetes.

Dr. Suha Khalifa

Family Medicine Consultant | Jordan

American and Jordanian board certified family physician, assistant professor at University of Jordan till 2018.jordaian and Arab board examiner, currently in private practice and consultant with USAID. Main area of interest is preventive care

Dr. Suzan Haidar

Clinical Dietitian | Lebanon

Dr. Suzan Haidar’s academic journey started in Canada at the University of Western Ontario where she graduated with double degrees in both Biology (medical sciences) and Nutrition and Dietetics. She later pursued a master’s degree in human nutrition from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon and then a PhD in Health Promotion from Maastricht University, Netherlands. Dr. Haidar is a licensed dietitian who has gained extensive clinical experience from working in several hospitals in Lebanon. Her research interests focus mainly on lifestyle habits as related to cardiometabolic risk. Dr. Haidar has also worked on several projects for regional food shows and made numerous television and radio appearances. She is currently an assistant professor and internship coordinator at the Lebanese International University. Dr. Haidar is a member of the Lebanese Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (LAND) and the European Society for Enteral and Parenteral nutrition where is a certified LLL instructor.

Dr. Tariq AlMusawi

Consultant Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease and Critical Care Medicine | Bahrain

Dr. Tariq AlMusawi is an American trained and American Board certified consultant physician in internal medicine, infectious disease and critical care medicine at Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Hospital, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. AlMusawi is an Associate Professor in Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI-MUB) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He had been a speaker in many local, regional and international conferences in his areas of interest which are multi-drug resistant Gram negative bacteria, fungal infections and antimicrobial stewardship in intensive care units, as well as an instructor to many critical care courses. He had received several awards and published widely in the field of infectious disease and critical care medicine.

Mr. Tariq Dandis

 Head of Medical Marketing – Middle East | United Arab Emirates

Head of Medical Marketing – Middle East

Dr. Taroub Khoury

Consultant Internist | Jordan

Consultant Internist

Dr. Tatyana El-Kour

PhD, MA, MS, RDN, FAND; Global Adviser, Nutrition | Jordan

Dr El-Kour possess more than 20 years of clinical practice providing direct nutrition-focused physical assessment, diagnosis, care and monitoring to individuals and disadvantaged groups, including prevention and management of multiple macronutrient (protein and energy malnutrition) and micronutrient (iron, zinc, calcium, vitamins A, B, C, D and E, iodine, selenium, copper) deficiencies, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, drug-nutrient and food-related interactions, behavior change management, and diverse health and diet related challenges. Dr El-Kour observes patient care, advises on best evidence-based practices, and customizes products and treatment protocols. Dr El-Kour currently provides direction and priorities for clinical nutrition services, including identifying enablers, partnerships and infrastructure required to best meet the needs of patient and population healthcare.

Dr. Wafaa Ayesh

Consultant Clinical Dietitian, RD, MsN, ESPEN Diploma, founder of Sweet Kids Group, Vice President ASPCN | United Arab Emirates

Mrs. Wafaa Helmi Ayesh is the Previous Director of Clinical Nutrition Department for Dubai Health Authority-Dubai. She graduated from the medical Allied Sciences Yarmouk University, Jordan, before gaining an M.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition from Clayton University in the USA. Her other qualifications include Diploma in Nutrition from the American Association of Continuing Medical Education, the European ESPEN Diploma in Nutrition & Metabolism and Diploma in Therapeutic Nutrition. She has also set the Accredited Curriculum in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and is Adjunct and Advisory Board Member as well as part-time lecturer for College of Health Science in University of Sharjah.

Dr. Wa’el AlNa’ssan

MD, JBS, FACS | Jordan

Dr. Wa'el is a Consultant of General and Endoscopic Surgery currently working in the Private sector. He has previously worked in the Royal Medical Services, Jordan Armed Forces. He is a Member of the Jordan Surgical Society, Jordanian Society of Gastroenterology and Founder member of the American Colleague of Surgeons Jordan chapter.