september, 2023

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPSWORKSHOP

WORKSHOP - 1 A

NEUROCOGNITIVE

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Moderator: Prof. Suhail Alrukn

Speaker: Dr. Haythum Tayeb

Note: Lecture from 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
will be repeated at 06:00PM – 07:00 PM

Objectives:

  • Enhancing neurologists' neurocognitive evaluation skills for accurate diagnosis.
  • Improving neurologists' management approaches for neurocognitive disorders.

WORKSHOP - 1 B

NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY “PART 1”

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Moderator: Dr. Abubaker Almadani

Speaker: Prof. Michael Strupp

Note: Lecture from 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
will be repeated at 06:00PM – 07:00 PM

Objectives:

  • Enhancing neurologists' proficiency in conducting comprehensive neuro-ophthalmic physical examinations.
  • Deepening neurologists' understanding of neuroanatomy relevant to neuro-ophthalmology for accurate diagnosis and management.
  • Improving neurologists' skills in the management of neuro-ophthalmic conditions through evidence-based approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration.

september, 2023

Exclusive Gala Dinner for Neurologists

Friday, 15 September 2023

Moderators:

Prof. Suhail Alrukn
Prof. Naji Riachi

07:15 PM - 07:35 PM

Treating and Preventing Migraines ?
Now there is a new option

Speaker: Dr. Deeb Kayed

07:35 PM - 07:55 PM

Following the Sunrise

Speaker: Prof. Suhail Alrukn

07:55 PM - 08:15 PM

Focus on timing in myasthenia gravis: C5 inhibition an effective means to desirable outcomes in gMG

Speaker: Dr. Ahmed Shatila

Moderator: Dr. Abubaker Almadani

08:15 PM - 08:55 PM

Exploring the Key Considerations for prescribing Anti-CGRPs – Advantages of Eptinezumbab

Speaker: Prof. Peter McAllister

Moderator: Dr. Deeb Kayed

08:55 PM - 09:15 PM

Evolving Landscape in Migraine Management

Speaker: Dr. Alessandro Terruzzi

GALA DINNER

september, 2023

WORKSHOP DAY 2

WORKSHOP - 2

NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY “PART 2”

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Saidam

Speaker: Prof. Michael Strupp

Objectives:

WORKSHOP - 3

HIGHLIGHT OF ADULT NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY “EMARATI BOARD”

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Speaker: Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti

Objectives:

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY - 2

09:00 AM - 09:05 AM

Welcome Message & Introduction

Prof. Naji Riachi

SESSION 1:

Central Demyelinating Disease - Part 1

Moderator: Prof. Naji Riachi

Moderator: Prof. Jihad Inshasi

Moderator: Prof. Miklós Szólics

09:05 AM - 09:25 AM

Cognitive Impairment in MS

Dr. Moussa Antoine Chalah

09:25 AM - 09:45 AM

The Clinically Silent Symptoms of MS

Prof. Samar S. Ayache

09:45 AM - 10:05 AM

MS Management: Lifestyle & Comorbidities

Dr. Beatrice Bendetti

10:05 AM - 10:25 AM

Non Pharmacological Treatments of MS

Prof. Samar S. Ayache

10:25 AM - 10:35 AM

Q&A Session

10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 2:

Central Demyelinating Disease - Part 2

DEBATE ONE: De-Escalation: YES or NO

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

In-Favor

Prof. Volker Limmroth

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Against

Prof. Bassem Yamout

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

Q&A Session

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Impact of optimising the treatment journey from the Start

Speaker: Dr. Mona Thakre

Moderator: Dr. Ahmed Shatila

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Why early? : Benefits of early use of MAVENCLAD

Speaker: Prof. Bassem Yamout

Moderator: Prof. Jihad Inshasi

SESSION 3:

Genetics and Aging

Moderator: Dr. Abdulla Al Kuwaiti

Moderator: Dr. Devdutt Nayak Kotekar

12:20 PM - 12:40 PM

Neuroinflammation, Immune Dysregulation, Autoimmunity & Epilepsy

Prof. Souhel Najjar

12:40 PM - 01:00 PM

Biology of Aging

Prof. Volker Limmroth

01:00 PM - 01:10 PM

Q&A Session

01:10 PM - 02:10 PM

LUNCH BREAK

SESSION 4:

Update in Headache

Moderator:
Dr. Mona Thakre

Moderator: Dr. Ali Mohamed Hassan

Moderator: Dr. Ali Mohamed Hassan

DEBATE TWO: Gepants 2nd Generation VS Triptans: Progress or Stagnation?

02:10 PM - 02:30 PM

In-Favor

Prof. Naji Riachi

02:30 PM - 02:50 PM

Against

Dr. Deeb Kayed

02:50 PM - 03:10 PM

One Simple Solution For Many Migraines- Role of Rimegepant

Prof. Naji Riachi

03:10 PM - 03:30 PM

Patient - Centric Treatment Strategy in Migraine Prevention

Dr. Deeb Kayed

03:30 PM - 03:50 PM

Erenumab in Migraine Prevention

Speaker:
Prof. Naji Riachi

Moderator: Dr. Ahmed Moussa

03:50 PM - 04:10 PM

Understanding the Patient’s need in the Management of Migraine and Incorporate them into preventive care plan

Prof. Peter McAllister

04:10 PM - 04:30 PM

Headache Management in the Emergency Room

Prof. Volker Limmroth

04:30 PM - 04:40 PM

Q&A Session

04:40 PM - 04:55 PM

COFFEE BREAK

WORKSHOP DAY 2

WORKSHOP - 4 A

HANDS-ON SCENARIO BASED STROKE WORKSHOP IN THROMBOLYSIS

04:55 PM - 05:40 PM
05:40 PM - 06:25 PM

Dr. Abdulla Al Kuwaiti

Dr. Waqar Gaba

Objectives:

WORKSHOP - 4 B

HANDS-ON SCENARIO BASED STROKE WORKSHOP IN THROMBECTOMY

04:55 PM - 05:40 PM
05:40 PM - 06:25 PM

Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti

Dr. Abdulghani Pacha

Dr. Aiman Quateen

Objectives:

06:25 PM - 06:30 PM

CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF DAY 2

september, 2023

WORKSHOP DAY 3

WORKSHOP - 5

NEURORADIOLOGY

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Moderator: Dr. Taleb Almansoori

Speaker: Dr. Mohammed Asif Dogar

Objectives:

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY - 3

09:00 AM - 09:05 AM

Welcome Message & Introduction

Dr. Mohammed Alkuwaiti

SESSION 5:

Update in Neuromuscular

Moderator: Dr. Raheel Ahmed

Moderator: Dr. Tareq Alafifi

09:05 AM - 09:25 AM

Challenging Neuromuscular Cases

Dr. Abubaker Almadani

09:25 AM - 09:45 AM

Update on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Management

Dr. Zulfiqar Hussain

09:45 AM - 10:05 AM

Myasthenia Gravis: Towards treatment individualization

Dr. Jana Zschüntzsch

10:05 AM - 10:15 AM

Q&A Session

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 6:

Update in Epilepsy

Moderator: Dr. Muhammad Al-Kaylani

Moderator: Dr. Abdulwahab Roman

Moderator:
Dr. Mohamad Harb

DEBATE THREE: Should Neurologist be primary care givers of patients with Psychogenic seizures

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

In-Favor

Dr. Hina Abbassi

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

Against

Dr. Rosanne Murray

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Semiology of Epileptic Seizures

Dr. Rosanne Murray

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Post Traumatic Epilepsy

Dr. Hina Abbassi

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM

Brain Tumor related Epilepsy

Dr. Abdulla Al Kuwaiti

12:10 PM - 12:20 PM

Q&A Session

12:20 PM - 01:20 PM

LUNCH BREAK

SESSION 7:

Update in Dementia

Moderator: Prof. Suhail Alrukn

Moderator: Dr. Caline El Jadam

Moderator: Dr. Josef Alawneh

01:20 PM - 01:40 PM

The Recent Advances in Immunotherapies for Alzheimer Disease

Prof. Frank Tarazi

01:40 PM - 02:00 PM

MCI

Dr. Haythum Tayeb

02:00 PM - 02:20 PM

Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease

Prof. Frank Tarazi

02:20 PM - 02:30 PM

Q&A Session

02:30 PM - 02:45 PM

COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 8:

Movement Disorder Session

Moderator:
Dr. Nouf Al Ali

Moderator: Dr. Pournamy Sarathchandran

Moderator: Dr. Zakaria Ammache

DEBATE FIVE: Deep Brain Stimulation vs Pump Therapy for Advance Parkinsons’ Disease

02:45 PM - 03:05 PM

In-Favor

Prof. Pierre Krystkowiak

03:05 PM - 03:25 PM

Against

Dr. Shivam Om Mittal

03:25 PM - 03:45 PM

Non-motor Parkinsonism

Dr. Carl Johan Ramberg

03:45 PM - 03:55 PM

Q&A Session

03:55 PM - 04:00 PM

CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF CONFERENCE