SPEAKERS
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Speakers
Meet Our Esteemed Speakers and Industry Thought Leaders
Dr. Ali Alqattan
Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Ali Alqattan is a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, founder and head of the Geriatric Unit in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital in Kuwait. He received his medical degree from RCSI and geriatric training from Oxford University Hospitals and is a member of multiple geriatric committees.
Dr. Ali Alqattan
Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Ali Alqattan is a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, founder and head of the Geriatric Unit in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital in Kuwait. He received his medical degree from RCSI and geriatric training from Oxford University Hospitals and is a member of multiple geriatric committees.
Dr. Ali Alqattan
Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Ali Alqattan is a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, founder and head of the Geriatric Unit in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital in Kuwait. He received his medical degree from RCSI and geriatric training from Oxford University Hospitals and is a member of multiple geriatric committees.
Dr. Ahmad Alsaber
PhD in Statistics and Data Science
A statistician and data scientist with 15+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and applied research. Proficient in turning raw data into actionable insights and communicating complex results. Expertise includes R, Python, SQL, and SAS.
Dr. Ahmad Alsaber
PhD in Statistics and Data Science
A statistician and data scientist with 15+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and applied research. Proficient in turning raw data into actionable insights and communicating complex results. Expertise includes R, Python, SQL, and SAS.
Dr. Ahmad Alsaber
PhD in Statistics and Data Science
A statistician and data scientist with 15+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and applied research. Proficient in turning raw data into actionable insights and communicating complex results. Expertise includes R, Python, SQL, and SAS.
Dr. Naser Alquraini
MD, MRCGP (INT).
A geriatric medicine specialist trained at McMaster University with fellowships in palliative care and general practice in oncology from the University of Ottawa, completed a geriatric oncology fellowship at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's Older Adult with Cancer Clinic, affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Dr. Naser Alquraini
MD, MRCGP (INT).
A geriatric medicine specialist trained at McMaster University with fellowships in palliative care and general practice in oncology from the University of Ottawa, completed a geriatric oncology fellowship at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's Older Adult with Cancer Clinic, affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Dr. Naser Alquraini
MD, MRCGP (INT).
A geriatric medicine specialist trained at McMaster University with fellowships in palliative care and general practice in oncology from the University of Ottawa, completed a geriatric oncology fellowship at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's Older Adult with Cancer Clinic, affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Dr. Ali AlSahow
Bachelor of medicine & surgery from UCC, Ireland &Consultant Nephrologist.
Internal medicine residency & nephrology fellowship from UBC, Canada. Certified by Canadian Royal College of Physicians & American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine & in nephrology. Awarded best fellow in teaching by UBC faculty of medicine in 2003. Former Head of Nephrology Division & Former Head of Department of Medicine in Jahra Hospital. Past President of KNA.
Dr. Ali AlSahow
Bachelor of medicine & surgery from UCC, Ireland &Consultant Nephrologist.
Internal medicine residency & nephrology fellowship from UBC, Canada. Certified by Canadian Royal College of Physicians & American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine & in nephrology. Awarded best fellow in teaching by UBC faculty of medicine in 2003. Former Head of Nephrology Division & Former Head of Department of Medicine in Jahra Hospital. Past President of KNA.
Dr. Ali AlSahow
Bachelor of medicine & surgery from UCC, Ireland &Consultant Nephrologist.
Internal medicine residency & nephrology fellowship from UBC, Canada. Certified by Canadian Royal College of Physicians & American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine & in nephrology. Awarded best fellow in teaching by UBC faculty of medicine in 2003. Former Head of Nephrology Division & Former Head of Department of Medicine in Jahra Hospital. Past President of KNA.
Prof. Konstantinos Fourtounas
Medical Doctor at Ministry of Health
Consultant Nephrologist, Director of Prince Sultan Kidney Center, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, KSA. Certified in Greece (1997). Former Associate at Universities of Patras & Thessaly (until 2016). 110 publications (97 in PubMed). Editorial Board member (>90 journals), reviewer (>110 journals).
Prof. Konstantinos Fourtounas
Medical Doctor at Ministry of Health
Consultant Nephrologist, Director of Prince Sultan Kidney Center, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, KSA. Certified in Greece (1997). Former Associate at Universities of Patras & Thessaly (until 2016). 110 publications (97 in PubMed). Editorial Board member (>90 journals), reviewer (>110 journals).
Prof. Konstantinos Fourtounas
Medical Doctor at Ministry of Health
Consultant Nephrologist, Director of Prince Sultan Kidney Center, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, KSA. Certified in Greece (1997). Former Associate at Universities of Patras & Thessaly (until 2016). 110 publications (97 in PubMed). Editorial Board member (>90 journals), reviewer (>110 journals).
Ph. Khalid Alkhuzam
Pharmacist - Health Economist
He holds a Master of Pharmacy degree MPHARM from the UK and a Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics from the United States. He is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in economics here in Kuwait. He works in the Drug and Food Control in the Ministry of Health
Ph. Khalid Alkhuzam
Pharmacist - Health Economist
He holds a Master of Pharmacy degree MPHARM from the UK and a Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics from the United States. He is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in economics here in Kuwait. He works in the Drug and Food Control in the Ministry of Health
Ph. Khalid Alkhuzam
Pharmacist - Health Economist
He holds a Master of Pharmacy degree, MPHARM from the UK, and a Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics from the United States. He is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in economics here in Kuwait. He works in the Drug and Food Control in the Ministry of Health
Dr. Dawood Alshamali
Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Kuwait Radiology Society Ex-President; Kuwait Interventional Musculoskeletal Society Treasurer; Head of Imaging Informatics Committee, Mubarak AlKabeer Hospital; Interventional Pain Management and Imaging Informatics focus.
Dr. Dawood Alshamali
Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Kuwait Radiology Society Ex-President; Kuwait Interventional Musculoskeletal Society Treasurer; Head of Imaging Informatics Committee, Mubarak AlKabeer Hospital; Interventional Pain Management and Imaging Informatics focus.
Dr. Carla Daou
PhD (candidate) MPH MSc RD
Carla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, a Master’s degree in Public Health-Biostatistics and Epidemiology from Pennsylvania State University, USA and is currently a PhD candidate at Lancaster University, England. She serves as a clinical dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, specializing in the nutritional management of patients with gastrointestinal failure as well as complex surgical patients, including kidney transplants, requiring short- and long-term nutrition support. Carla is actively engaged in research and leads multiple clinical initiative projects aimed at advancing evidence-based nutrition care.
Dr. Carla Daou
PhD (candidate) MPH MSc RD
Carla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, a Master’s degree in Public Health-Biostatistics and Epidemiology from Pennsylvania State University, USA and is currently a PhD candidate at Lancaster University, England. She serves as a clinical dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, specializing in the nutritional management of patients with gastrointestinal failure as well as complex surgical patients, including kidney transplants, requiring short- and long-term nutrition support. Carla is actively engaged in research and leads multiple clinical initiative projects aimed at advancing evidence-based nutrition care.
Dr. Carla Daou
PhD (candidate) MPH MSc RD
Clinical Dietitian/Public Health Specialist. Managed clinical initiatives, research audits, cross-functional projects in hospital/academic settings. Launched services, coordinated teams, ensured compliance. Data-driven quality improvement, research governance, patient safety. Collaborated with pharma, aligned services with regulations.
Dr. Thangavelu Chandrasekar
MD, CCT (UK), FRCP (London), MRCP (Nephrology, UK)
Nephrologist/Physician with UK/UAE leadership in AKI, Peritoneal Dialysis, and kidney disease at SEHA Kidney Care. FRCP (London), MRCP(UK), Nephrology, UK CCT. Led dialysis programs, initiated PD/HD services, improved quality, researched, taught at Liverpool/Khalifa University, and received service awards.
Dr. Thangavelu Chandrasekar
MD, CCT (UK), FRCP (London), MRCP (Nephrology, UK)
Nephrologist/Physician with UK/UAE leadership in AKI, Peritoneal Dialysis, and kidney disease at SEHA Kidney Care. FRCP (London), MRCP(UK), Nephrology, UK CCT. Led dialysis programs, initiated PD/HD services, improved quality, researched, taught at Liverpool/Khalifa University, and received service awards.
Dr. Thangavelu Chandrasekar
MD, CCT (UK), FRCP (London), MRCP (Nephrology, UK)
Nephrologist/Physician with UK/UAE leadership in AKI, Peritoneal Dialysis, and kidney disease at SEHA Kidney Care. FRCP (London), MRCP(UK), Nephrology, UK CCT. Led dialysis programs, initiated PD/HD services, improved quality, researched, taught at Liverpool/Khalifa University, and received service awards.
