IGDC2017-International Growth and Development Conference

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Thu, 16 Mar 2017, 08:00

End

Sat, 18 Mar 2017, 05:00

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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

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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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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)
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-Kamberi University 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 King Suad University, KSA
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 University Clinical Center, Kosovo	Long Term Effects of a Ketogenic Diet with Mav Ketofast Pro Supplements in Obese Postmenopausal Women Ms. Maria Vranceanu Eurogenetica, Italy

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:

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