IGDC2017-International Growth and Development Conference
Start:
Thu, 16 Mar 2017, 08:00
End:
Sat, 18 Mar 2017, 05:00
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Hashtag:
#IGDConference
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TOPICS OF INTEREST
- Nutrition
- Paediatrics
- Neonatology
- Health and Ageing
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Technology and Innovation in Health
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Nutritionists / Dietitians
- Paediatricians / Neonatologists
- Physicians/ Medical Doctors
- Nurses
- Endocrinologists
- Academics / Researchers
- Students
Thursday, Mar 16, 2017 (Dubai) | |||
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8:00 | 9:00 | Welcome Reception and Registration (Roda Al Bustan Hotel-Dubai) | |
9:00 | 9:30 | Opening Ceremony (Rashidiya Hall) H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development | |
9:30 | 10:15 | Plenary: Healthy Ageing (Paediatrics to Geriatrics): Insights on Ageing Using a Life Course Epidemiological Approach – Prof. Rebecca Hardy - University College London, UK (Rashidiya Hall) | |
10:15 | 10:45 | Coffee Break - 1 | |
Rashidiya -A/Moderator: Prof. Antonios Zampelas | Rashidiya – B/Moderator: Ms. Muna Al Haway | ||
10:45 | 11:15 | Mediterranean Diet and Breastfeeding Prof. Enrico Bertino University of Turin, Italy | Body Composition Assessment in Children Prof. Andrew Hills University of Tasmania, Australia |
11:15 | 11:45 | Post discharge formula for low birth weight infants Ms. Wafa Ayesh Dubai Health Authority, UAE | Body Composition and the first 1000 Days Dr. Rebeca Hill The University of Queensland, Australia |
11:45 | 12:15 | Knowledge, Attitude And Practice (KAP) Of Exclusive Breastfeeding In The Emirates Hospital in Dubai Dr. Haleama Al Sabbah Zayed University, UAE | Early childhood development and disabilities- implications for later life Ms. Lamia Yahya Corniche Hospital, UAE |
12:15 | 12:30 | Discussion | Discussion |
12:30 | 13:30 | Prayer Time/ Lunch Break | |
13:30 | 14:00 | Poster Session (Location) | |
Rashidiya -A/Moderator: Prof. Sidiga Washi | Rashidiya– B/Moderator: Prof. Nasser Al Daghri | ||
14:00 | 14:30 | Parental Stress, Nutrition and Autism Dr. Amita Attlee University of Sharjah, UAE | Multidisciplinary Healthcare Approach for Active Ageing Dr. Samar ElFeky WHO EMRO, Egypt |
14:30 | 15:00 | Relationship between cesarean section and childhood obesity: what is the evidence? Dr. Zakariya Al-Salam Oasis Hospital, UAE | Obtaining Reliable Evidence on the Determinants of NCDs in the UAE: The UAE Healthy Future Study Dr. Raghib Ali New York University, UAE |
15:00 | 15:30 | Health and nutritional status of postmenopausal women Dr. Seema Puri University of Delhi, India | Tools and Applications in Nutritional Screening and Assessment of Geriatric Population Ms. Jessica Szymura Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE |
15:30 | 15:45 | Discussion | Discussion |
15:45 | 16:00 | Coffee Break - 2 | |
Rashidiya – A/Moderator: Ms. Masooma Al Jasmi | Rashidiya – B/Moderator: Prof. Sanaa Youssef Shaaban | ||
16:00 | 16:30 | Nutritional assessment of children aged from (1-18) years with type 1 diabetes mellitus Prof. Sidiga Washi Ahfad University for Women, Sudan | The effect of Omega 3 supplementation on cognitive functions and brain shrinkage in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Dr. Abderrahim Oulhaj United Arab Emirates University, UAE |
16:30 | 17:00 | Type 2 Diabetes Burden in Emirati population: Role of Obesity from Paediatrics to Geriatrics Dr. Syed M Shah United Arab Emirates University, UAE | N-3 fatty acids: from prevention of cardiovascular diseases to improvement of brain function Prof. Antonios Zampelas University of Athens, Greece |
17:00 | 17:30 | Metabolic Syndrome Prof. Nasser Al Daghri King Saud University, KSA | Postprandial Glycaemic and Appetite Responses to Cookies Following Incorporation of Stevia and Moringa Leaf Powder Dr. Imran Khan The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan |
17:30 | 17:45 | Discussion | Discussion |
Friday, Mar 17, 2017 (Dubai) | |||
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Start | End | ||
8:30 | 9:00 | Registration (Al Bustan Rotana Hotel-Dubai) | |
9:00 | 9:45 | Plenary: WHO Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health: 2016 - 2020 Dr. Samar ElFeky(Egypt) (Rashidiya Hall) | |
9:45 | 10:15 | Coffee Break - 1 | |
Rashidiya – A/Moderator: Dr. Laura Fernández Celemín | Rashidiya – B/Moderator: Prof. Jeyakumar Henry | ||
10:15 | 10:45 | Overfed and Undernourished in the Middle East Prof. Nahla Houalla American University of Beirut, Lebanon | Promoting healthy ageing: importance of lifestyle Prof. Andrew Hills University of Tasmania, Australia |
10:45 | 11:150 | Preventing Childhood Obesity, EPODE's Lessons & Perspectives from 25 years of Experience and Evidence Dr. Jean-Michel Borys Centre des Batignolles , France | Successful Counseling Strategies to Facilitate Lifestyle Changes Among the Elderly Dr. Habiba Ali United Arab Emirates University, UAE |
11:15 | 11:45 | Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Children: Effective and Sustainable School and Community-based Programs Dr. Carla Habib Mourad American University of Beirut, Lebanon | Epidemiology of Ageing in the Arab World with a Focus on the UAE Dr. Ian Blair United Arab Emirates University, UAE |
11:45 | 12:00 | Discussion | Discussion |
12:00 | 13:30 | Prayer Time/ Lunch Break | |
13:30 | 14:00 | Poster Session | |
Rashidiya – A/Moderator: Prof. Andrew Hills | Rashidiya – B/Moderator: Ms. Wafaa Helmi Ayesh | ||
14:00 | 14:30 | Olive Oil, Polyphenols and Prevention of Cancer and Chronic Degenerative Diseases Dr. Conchetta Finocchiaro University of Turin, Italy | Dietary Habits and Childhood Obesity: Lesson from the GRECO Study Prof. Antonios Zampelas University of Athens, Greece |
14:30 | 15:00 | Lifestyle, Diet and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases Prof. Franco Veglio University of Turin, Italy | Lifestyle Interventions for adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Obesity Dr. Dimitrios Spanos Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE |
15:00 | 15:30 | Olive Oil from Pregnancy to Paediatric Age Dr. Gianfranco Trapani University of Turin, Italy | Advanced Technology in Improving the Health of Children with Diabetes Dr. Asma Jasim Malallah Binjab Dubai Hospital, UAE |
15:30 | 15:45 | Discussion | Discussion |
15:45 | 16:00 | Coffee Break - 2 | |
Rashidiya – A/Moderator: Dr. Habiba Ali | Rashidiya – B/Moderator: Dr. Amita Attlee | ||
16:00 | 16:30 | Renal Carcenoma Dr. Mirey Karavetian Zayed University, UAE | Body composition, metabolic changes, biomarkers and longevity Ms. Victoria Pena Acuna Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE |
16:30 | 17:00 | Recent Advances in Nutrition Support for Critically Ill Paediatric Patients Ms. Lamia Yahya Corniche Hospital, UAE | Paediatric Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Dr. Dimitris Papandreou Zayed University, UAE |
16:30 | 17:00 | Assessment of Critically Ill Patients Mrs. Ranim Kaddoura Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE | Metabolic syndrome Prof. Nasser Al Daghri King Saud University, KSA |
17:00 | 17:15 | Discussion | Discussion |
Saturday, Mar 18, 2017 (Dubai) | |||
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Start | End | ||
8:30 | 9:00 | Registration (Al Bustan Rotana Hotel-Dubai) | |
9:00 | 9:45 | Plenary: Importance of the first 1000 days of life Prof. Jeyakumar Henry - Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore (Rashidiya Hall) | |
9:45 | 10:15 | Coffee Break - 1 | |
Rashidiya – A/Moderator: Dr. Carla Habib | Rashidiya – B/Moderator: Ms. Afra Ibrahim Binkatta | ||
10:15 | 10:45 | Assessment of Critically Ill Patients Mrs. Ranim Kaddoura Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE | Oxidative stress and Ageing Dr. Carine Platat United Arab Emirates University, UAE |
10:45 | 11:15 | Nutrition and depression among elderly Prof. Sidiga Washi Ahfad University for Women, Sudan | Associations between Vitamin D Deficiency, Diet and Physical Activity and the Development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Emirati Women Ms. Sharifa Ali Hashem United Arab Emirates University, UAE |
11:15 | 11:45 | Mobility and ageing Frailty, sarcopenia and malnutrition in old age Dr. Seema Puri University of Delhi, India | Immune Nutrition - Nutrition Beyond Calories Dr. Ashraf Elshoufi Dubai Hospital, UAE |
11:45 | 12:00 | Discussion | Discussion |
12:00 | 12:30 | Poster Session (Location) | |
12:30 | 13:30 | Prayer Time/ Lunch Break | |
Rashidiya – A/Moderator: Dr. Seema Puri | Rashidiya – B/Moderator: Ms. Farah Hillou | ||
13:30 | 14:00 | Diet in the Management of Diabetes: Opportunities and Challenges Prof. Jeyakumar Henry Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore | Paediatric Growth and Development- Nutritional Assessment and Indicators Dr. Mahmoud Saleh Elhalik Dubai Health Authority (DHA), UAE |
14:00 | 14:30 | Metabolic Responses to Pre-exercise Meals containing Simple and Complex Carbohydrates during Moderate Intensity Exercise Mr. Amjad Jarrar United Arab Emirates University, UAE | The Art & Science of Weaning: Updates for Practical Approach Prof. Sanaa Youssef Shaaban Ain Shams University, Egypt |
14:30 | 15:00 | Malnutrition and Health Outcomes: Screening, assessment and effective measures Dr. Kalliopi Poulia Laiko General Hospital of Athens, Greece | Gut Protection in the First 1000 - Days Dr. Eslam Tawfik El - Baroudy Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), UAE |
15:00 | 15:15 | Discussion | Discussion |
15:15 | 15:30 | Coffee Break - 2 | |
Rashidiya – A/Moderator: Dr. Haleama Al Sabbah | Rashidiya – B/Moderator: Dr. Samar El Feky | ||
15:30 | 16:00 | Breastfeeding: What you Know and What you should Know? Prof. Sanaa Youssef Shaaban Ain Shams University, Egypt | Childhood Obesity European Situation and Best Practice Dr. Laura Fernández Celemín European Food Information Council (EUFIC), Belgium |
16:00 | 16:30 | Effects of Physical Exercise on Balance and Quality of Life among Elderly Women Dr. Lumnije Hoxha-KamberiUniversity Clinical Center, Kosovo | Nutrition for Elders with Dysphasia Ms. Wafa Ayesh Dubai Health Authority, UAE |
16:30 | 17:00 | The Effect of Different Exercise Programs on Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Women with Osteoporosis: a Randomized Controlled Trial Dr. Ardiana Murtezani University Clinical Center, Kosovo | Autism vs Language Delay (which is first) the Dilemma in Daily Practice Dr. Turki Homod Albatti |
17:00 | 17:30 | Effect of Twelve Week Training Program in Blood Pressure and Heart Rate at Rest in Older Hypertensive and Normotensive Women Dr. Teuta Osmani Vllasolli | Long Term Effects of a Ketogenic Diet with Mav Ketofast Pro Supplements in Obese Postmenopausal Women Ms. Maria Vranceanu |
CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
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Thursday, Mar 16, 2017 (Dubai) | ||||
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13:30 | 17:30 | Workshop 1: Assessments of Infant and Children Growth Using the New International Standards WHO / INTERGROWTH 21st - Certified 3.75 CME Hours (HAAD) – Dr. Leila Cheikh Ismail (University of Oxford, UK) | ||
13:30 | 17:30 | Workshop 2: Bio-rhythm of the Body and its Relationship to Obesity: Adjust your Biological Watch Adjust your Weight – Certified 3.5 CME Hours (HAAD) Dr. Osama Alalla (Ministry of Education Dubai, UAE) | ||
Friday, Mar 17, 2017 (Dubai) | ||||
13:00 | 17:30 | Workshop 1: Ethical considerations in Research with the Paediatric and Geriatric Population - Certified 4 CME Hours (HAAD) Dr Ghada Al Tajir (Timeline Research Solutions, UAE) | ||
13:30 | 17:30 | Workshop 2: Systematic Reviews and Meta |
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