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Dr.Rola Shaheen MD FRCPC

MD FRCPC MBA

Dr.Rola Shaheen MD FRCPC

MD FRCPC MBA

Dr. Shaheen is Chief of Radiology and Medical Director at Peterborough Regional Health Centre since 2015. She is the Regional Breast and Cancer Imaging Lead (RBCIL) for the Central East Regional Cancer Program. Additionally, she is the Regional Breast Imaging Lead (RBIL) for the Mississauga Halton and Central West Regions since 2016. Dr.Shaheen was appointed as the Provincial Clinical Lead for Mammography Quality Management Partnership (QMP), a joint program at Cancer Care Ontario & College of Physicians & Surgeons from 2016 to 2019. She completed Global Executive MBA in Healthcare and Life Sciences from the University of Toronto (Class of 2021) and is the founder of the Women’s Imaging & Leadership Lab (The WILL).

Dr. Shaheen received her medical degree from the University of Jordan and completed her residency training in Radiology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Shaheen is a fellowship trained women’s imaging/breast imager from Harvard Medical School. She was the Chief of Radiology and Director of Women’s Imaging at Harrington Memorial Hospital in MA-USA (affiliated with BIDMC- Harvard Medical School) from 2009 to 2012. She also worked as Chief of Women’s Imaging at Mafraq Hospital from 2012-2014, spearheading the strategic planning of breast imaging across the governmental hospitals at SEHA in Abu Dhabi.

She is passionate about improving global access to high quality women’s cancer care through innovative digital technology & leveraging Artificial Intelligence. Dr.Shaheen is a strong advocate for healthcare providers wellness, career advancement, mentorship and sponsorship while actively promoting the overarching diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

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Nujoud Merancy

Chief, Exploration Mission Planning Office

Nujoud Merancy

Chief, Exploration Mission Planning Office

Ms. Merancy is a systems engineer with extensive background in human spaceflight and spacecraft at NASA Johnson Space Center. She is currently the Chief of the Exploration Mission Planning Office responsible for the team of engineers and analysts designing, developing, and integrating NASA’s human spaceflight portfolio beyond low earth orbit. These missions include planning for the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Space Launch System, Exploration Ground Systems, Gateway, and Human Landing System.

She is responsible for ensuring the mission design, trajectory, and objectives can be successfully be met by the programs and vehicles for successful human spaceflight operations. She has previously served as the Exploration Mission Analysis Lead and lead the team developing the Orion integrated mission execution, vehicle performance analysis, and exploration mission design. Her work experience includes systems integration, test and verification, vehicle performance analysis, guidance, navigation, & control, requirements engineering, and real-time operations spanning both the International Space Station Program from 2002 to 2008, MPCV-Orion Program from 2009 until 2018, Exploration Systems Division from 2018 to 2019, and now the division chief within the Exploration Integration & Science Directorate.

Education: B.S. Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Washington M.S. Systems Engineering, University of Houston – Clear Lake

Dr. Ben Anderson

Dr. Ben Anderson

Dr. Anderson is Professor of Surgery and Global Health Medicine at the University of Washington (UW). As surgical director of the UW Breast Health Clinic, Dr. Anderson’s cared for patients with breast health issues and diseases from 1994-2020. He served as president of the American Society of Breast Disease (ASBD) from 2005–07 and vice chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Panel from 2013-20.

Dr. Anderson has worked internationally in global cancer control for over two decades. With joint appointments at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Division of Public Health Sciences and the UW Department of Global Health, Dr. Anderson chaired the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI), which pioneered the development of “resource-stratified” guidelines in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Anderson served on the Board of Directors of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) from 2012 - 2018. He received the 2011 Partners in Progress Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the 2013 Inspiration Award from the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), and the 2019 Pioneers of Global Health Award from the Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA). In 2020, Dr. Anderson joined the World Health Organization (WHO) and now serves as WHO Medical Officer leading the Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI) launched in March 2021.

Dr. Faten Al-Douri

Dr. Faten Al-Douri

Dr.Faten Al-Douri graduated from College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq.

Completed a 5 year Diagnostic Radiology residency at McMaster University, Canada

Completed a 1-year Fellowship in Breast/Oncology cross-sectional imaging at McMaster University

Worked as consultant radiologist at multiple primary and tertiary hospitals in Canada

Currently working as a consultant radiologist at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton, Canada and an Associate professor at McMaster University.

Dr. Al-Douri shares her passion of breast imaging with her residents and fellows by teaching them on daily basis and providing hands-on training in breast procedures.

She has many publications and research studies in breast and body imaging

She has presented at multiple occasions both within and outside of Canada.

Dr. Hikmat Abdel-Razeq

Dr. Hikmat Abdel-Razeq

Prof. Abdel-Razeq is the chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine, Chief Medical Officer and the Deputy Director General of King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan. Additionally, he is appointed as Professor of Medicine at the School of Medicine, University of Jordan. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Jordan, Amman in 1988 and had his post-graduate training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the New York Medical College. Prof. Abdel-Razeq holds American Board certifications in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. In addition to breast cancer, Prof. Abdel-Razeq has major interest and research in cancer-related thrombosis. He received many national and international awards including The King Hussein Cancer Research Award in 2021.

Dr. Jessica W. T. Leung

Dr. Jessica W. T. Leung

Dr. Jessica W. T. Leung is Professor and Deputy Chair of Department of Breast Imaging at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She is Past President of Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), and co-chair of the SBI International Outreach Education Committee. She earned her summa cum laude undergraduate degree from Harvard University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her radiology residency and fellowship at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Leung has received teaching awards and has published extensively and lectured widely, having delivered over 350 lectures on 5 continents. She is currently serving as chair of the BI-RADS ultrasound section.

Dr. Julie R. Gralow

Julie R. Gralow, MD, is Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She is a breast medical oncologist and Professor (emeritus) of Medical Oncology at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine, where she served >25 years on faculty directing the Breast Medical Oncology program, as well as Affiliate Professor of Global Health. Dr. Gralow has extensive experience in conducting clinical trials, and is the former Executive Officer for Breast and Lung Cancer and Vice Chair of the Breast Cancer Committee for the SWOG Cancer Clinical Trials Network. Prior to joining ASCO staff, she served in many ASCO volunteer roles, including chairing the ASCO Academic Global Oncology Task Force, co-chairing the ASCO Resource Stratified Guideline Working Group, chairing the ASCO Cancer Communications Committee, and as a member of the ASCO International Affairs and Public Issues Committees. Dr. Gralow is committed to improving the quality of life for cancer patients, and is co-Founder of Team Survivor Northwest, a non-profit aimed at helping female cancer survivors improve their health through fitness and exercise. Dr. Gralow founded the Women’s Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN) to support cancer advocacy and education in low- and middle-income countries. She received the 2018 ASCO Humanitarian Award and the 2021 OncLive Giants of Cancer Care Award for Community Outreach/Policy for her work in empowering women cancer patients globally.

Dr. Mahmoud El Tamer

MD Surgeon

Dr. Mahmoud El Tamer

MD Surgeon

I am a breast surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in caring for people with breast cancer. I have particular expertise in performing oncoplastic procedures. I combine my oncologic and plastic surgery training to offer the most-effective procedures for my patients, while also maintaining and even enhancing their physical appearance. I care for more than 350 people with breast cancer each year.

My research interests include different aspects of breast cancer and the quality of surgical care. I am currently working with several other cancer centers around the country to explore the possibility of no longer using radiation therapy for people with low-risk breast cancer who have had breast preservation surgery. If we can treat them without the possible side effects of radiation, they can achieve a better quality of life after breast cancer surgery. I am also looking at using smaller, less-invasive procedures for people whose breast cancer responds very well to chemotherapy. I have been the principal or co-principal investigator on grants from the Avon Foundation for Women, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and the American College of Surgeons.

I have written or co-authored more than 90 book chapters, manuscripts, and editorials on breast cancer. I have also published a textbook to help other breast surgeons improve the cosmetic outcome of breast cancer surgeries. I am a reviewer for and sit on the editorial boards of several leading medical journals.

I am an active member of many leading professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

When people with cancer first come to see me, they often have many concerns about the outcome, their options, and the final result of their procedure: Will I survive? What shall I do? How will I look? Will I be able to get back to my normal daily life? My personal approach is to explain each surgery in detail and serve as a guide in helping them choose the option that is best for them. At the end of each appointment, my goal is that the people I care for feel reassured that they will receive the best care possible.

I work closely with nurse practitioner Liza L. Lagdamen. We combine our expertise to provide comprehensive care to our patients at every step of their cancer journey.

Clinical Expertise: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Languages Spoken: English; Arabic; French
Education: MD, American University of Beirut
Residencies: General Surgery - American University of Beirut Medical Center; Surgery - SUNY Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn
Fellowships: Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications: Surgery

Dr. Maysa Abu Khalaf

MD, MBA

Dr. Maysa Abu Khalaf

MD, MBA

Dr. Maysa is a Professor of Medical Oncology, Deputy Chief of Cancer Services and Director of the Breast Medical Oncology Program at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC)-Jefferson Health. She also serves as the Chair of the SKCC Data and Safety Monitoring Committee. She is a past member of the ASCO Survivorship and Health Equity and Outcomes Committees, and an active member of the ASCO Social Determinants of Heath Task Force and the ECOG-ACRIN Breast Committee. Her clinical research focuses on the design and conduct of clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of novel targeted therapies for breast malignancies, and studying the impact of social determinants of health on clinical outcomes. Dr. Abu-Khalaf is also interested in evaluating novel methods to closely monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities

Dr. Maya Hammoud

Dr. Maya Hammoud

Dr. Maya Hammoud is the J. Robert Willson Research Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Professor of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School. She is the Chief of Women’s Health Division, and Associate Chair for Education. Dr. Hammoud holds many leadership roles nationally. She is senior advisor for Medical Education Innovations at the American Medical Association (AMA) with a focus on health systems science and coaching. She has over 90 peer-reviewed publications and has published four books. She is past President for the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) and a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners’ Board of Directors.

Dr. Omar Hatamleh

Dr. Omar Hatamleh

Dr. Omar Hatamleh is a global Innovation & Transformation expert and the co-author of Between Brains. A book that explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence and technology on the future of jobs, society, technologies and economies. Omar was the Chief Innovation Officer, Engineering at NASA, and former Executive Director of the Space Studies Program at International Space University. Previously, he was the Deputy Chief Scientist at NASA ARC responsible for identifying new and promising areas of scientific research and supporting technologies that can be integrated into the Center's capabilities. Omar has been at NASA for 24 years in different roles and has published over 33 international journal articles in Engineering. He has four engineering degrees, speaks four languages, and has been an invited keynote speaker to multiple national and international events including major innovation conferences, Google, IBM, European Investment Fund, etc.

Dr. Rami Komrukji

Dr. Komrokji is the Vice chair of the Malignant Hematology Department at the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida.

He is a senior Member of the Malignant Hematology and Experimental Therapeutics Program at the Moffitt Cancer Center, and Professor in Medicine & Oncologic Sciences at the College of Medicine, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.

Dr Komrokji is expert in myeloid neoplasms where he led several clinical trials and lectured worldwide. His work paved the FDA approval for luspatercept in myelodysplastic syndromes and for Pacritinib in myelofibrosis.

He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 20 book chapters, and more than 700 abstracts. He served as member on the MDS Panel of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), member of the NIH MDS natural history study steering committee, and aplastic anemia and MDS foundation board of directors. He is peer reviewer for several medical journals.

Dr. Rand Askalan

Dr. Rand Askalan

Dr. Rand Askalan is the Founder & CEO of the Palestinian Center of Excellence for Brain Development-Takween

Dr. Stephen Friend

Dr. Stephen Friend

Dr. Friend is an authority in the fields of genetic resilience, cancer biology, and digital health. At Dana Farber and MIT his team cloned the first human cancer susceptibility gene. While on the Faculty at Harvard his lab went on to identify that p53 mutations drive the tumors in LFS. He co-founded “Rosetta Impharmatics” where they developed the RNA expression approaches to assess the aggressiveness of breast cancers now used across the world. Merck acquired Rosetta and as SVP for Oncology he rebuilt the cancer franchise. After working at Apple from 2014-2017 on digital health, he is now a co-founder of 4YouandMe, and is based Oxford. Stephen now works on using smartphones and wearables to more accurately follow conditions, understand the role of stress, and evolve ways for wearables to be part of early tumor detection.

Dr. Sughra Raza

Dr. Sughra Raza

Dr. Sughra Raza is a Professor of Radiology in the Breast Imaging Division at the Chief Division of Global Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Early breast cancer detection and diagnosis, especially in limited resource regions of the world. Hope to expand on this work now that the pandemic is somewhat in control. Most of this effort has been in Rwanda (see ACR case study 2018). Recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Global Radiology. This journal aims to provide an accessible platform for researchers around the world, focusing especially on radiologists in low-resource settings.

Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei

Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei

Yasser Abu-Jamei, a Palestinian Psychiatrist who obtained in 2012 MSc in Clinical Neuropsychiatry (with distinction) from Birmingham. In 2015 he received the award of best Alumnus achievement from the Said Foundation on his work in developing mental health sector in Gaza and the GCMHP crisis response plan after the 2014 war on Gaza. He also received the Alumnus of the year award from the University of Birmingham in 2016 and the Community Resilience Award from Rebuilding Alliance 2021.

Dr Abu-Jamei is a member of the Task Force which developed the National Mental Health Strategy 2015-2019 in Palestine. In 2020, with a group of Palestinian mental health professionals he cofounded the Palestine Global Mental Health Network. He has large Interest in Capacity building programmes, neuropsychiatry, and advocacy and lobbying activities. He is certified as a Trainer of Trainers in the field of supervision and care for caregivers from the Free University of Berlin. Since January 2014, Dr Abu Jamei is the director general of Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, a leading mental health services provider in Palestine. He recently coauthored few papers that looks into integrating public health and human rights approach into mental health in the Gazan context.

MEET OUR MODERATORS

Dr. Ahmad Al Najji

Dr. Ahmad Al Najji

Head of surgical department and breast unit- Nasser medical hospital,

MBChB Baghdad university - medical college 2000

MRCS Eng. ,

Palestinian Board general surgery 2012

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Dr. Alaa Al Hissi

Dr. Alaa Saleh

Dr. Amal Abuabada

Dr. Amal Abuabada

Is the first female psychiatrist in Gaza. She graduated in the IUG Faculty of Medicine then specialized in psychiatry at King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan. She holds the Jordanian and Arab boards in psychiatry. She works as a psychiatrist at the Gaza Community Mental Health Program. She is also a full-time mother of two: Osama and Ali.

Dr. Dalia Al Weheidi

Dr. Dalia Al Weheidi

Dr. Dalia Wehedi is a public health Ph.D. candidate at Al-Quds Abu Dis University, MPH and MD. Dalia is a full-time lecturer at the faculty of medicine at Al-Azhar University of Gaza, Palestine. She has been employed in the faculty of medicine at Al-Azhar University since 2014. Dalia has experience in training and teaching in research, public health, reproductive health awareness, and breast cancer awareness.

Dr. Fadel Naim

Dr. Hala Khozondar

Dr. Hala Khozondar

Hala J. El-Khozondar was born in Gaza, Palestine. She got her B.Sc. in Physics from BirZeit University, Palestine in 1987 and education certificate in 1988. She earned her Ph.D. in physics from New Mexico State University (NMSU), USA in 1999. She joined the physics faculty at BirZeit University in 1987. She had a Postdoc award at Max Planck Institute in Heidelberg, Germany in 1999. In 2000, she worked as assistant professor at the electrical engineering (EE) department in Islamic University of Gaza. In 2007, she was promoted to associate professor at EE department. She is a full professor at EE department science 2013. Further, she is affiliated to several professional bodies: she is an honorary member at engineering syndicate (number 1), a member of international society of Muslim women in science (ISMWS), member of Organization for Women in the Science for the Developing World (OWSD) and the secretary general of the executive member of Palestinian chapter, and a member of graduate women society in Gaza Strip. She is also a fellow for the Islamic World Academy of sciences (IAS), ICTP senior fellow and fellow for the world academy of science (FTWAS) and for the Arab region FTWAS-ARO. She hold the title "alumni Research ambassador" by Technical University of Munich. She has high leadership and administrative skills demonstrated by her work in initiating and developing the quality assurance unit and the external relations at Islamic University of Gaza. She is a member of selection committees for several scholarships and prizes; i.e., Ford, AlFakhora and Clinton. She advises several graduate and undergraduate students. She participated in several conferences and workshops.

Her research covers a broad spectrum and is aimed at developing technical solutions for the world of tomorrow. For example, she and her team are working on innovative solar system problems, developing optical fibers for faster data transmission and on optical sensors for more precise diagnosis of diseases. Moreover, she has major contributions on studying wireless communication, optical communication, nonlinear optics, optical fiber sensors, magneto-optical isolators, optical filter, MTMs devices, biophysics, electro-optical waveguides, and numerical simulation of microstructural evolution of polycrystalline materials.

She has 100 publications in national and international journals with high reputations including Journal of Light Wave Technology, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics and Optics Letter. She is a recipient of international awards and recognitions, including a Fulbright Scholarship, DAAD short study visit, Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus, Altaawon and Bank of Palestine Zamalah senior visit, Mevlana Exchange Programme, and Distinguished Scholar Award, the Arab Fund Fellowship Program, Kuwait, 2017. She earned several prizes including the Islamic University Deanery Prize for applied sciences 2010, TWAS medal lecture 2018 and ISESCO Prize in Science & Technology 2014, and the Dr. Sultana Nurun Nahar and Buroug Arrhman prize for "teachers and student prizes" in engineering 2017, Islamic University of Gaza Vice president office for research and graduate studies prize for having highest score in Gshcolar and RG Score for year 2017 and 2018, and An-Najah university best published paper in 2018 in the scientific journal. She is also coordinator for several projects including TEMPUS for promoting long life learning, and Al-Maqdisi to enhance collaboration with French partners and renewable energy 4 Palestine funded by APPEAR 2017 to promote women performance at electrical engineering department APPEAR funded by Austria.

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Dr. Hazem Milad

Dr. Hazem Milad

Dr Hazem Melad graduated from Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Turkey in 2002 and has joined to Specialty education program in Ankara University, Turkey in 2003. He holds a specialist diploma of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since 2009. He also defended his PhD Thesis in 2009. He earned the Palestinian Board Of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2010. He worked in Alshifa Hospital- Gaza as Oral and Maxillofacial surgery consultant from 2010 to 2017. He started working in Al alzhar University Faculty of Dentistry as assistant professor from 2011 till now. He became the dean of faculty of dentistry in 2019. He has several national and international scientific publications and presentations. He is member of International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Palestinian Dental Association and Palestinian Association of Dental Implantology.

Dr. Karameh Kuemmerle

Dr. Karameh Kuemmerle

My Area of Excellence is Clinical Expertise and Innovation. I am an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and a Pediatric Neurologist at Boston Childrens Hospital who specializes in traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. I devote most of my time to clinical work, which extends into educational activities and supporting activities.

Much of my work takes place in the Brain Injury Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, a multidisciplinary center coordinating care between the Trauma Center, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine, and Neuropsychology. We aim to provide the highest level of care to children and adolescents who have sustained a brain injury by enhancing the health and well-being of patients, minimizing distress, and preventing longer-term difficulties.

Naturally, my clinical interests have led to participation in research projects. I study mild traumatic brain injury and concussion, ranging anywhere from risk factors for prolonged post concussive symptoms and pharmacological treatment, to the development of new clinical offerings such as telehealth services. I also have an interest in childhood epilepsy and have participated in studies of Rolandic epilepsy genetics and associated cognitive dysfunction.

Within my area of interest I work to enhance our understanding of the neurologic outcomes of traumatic brain injury, and to share my expertise in projects developing cutting-edge therapies and healthcare strategies.

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Dr. Khaled Thabet

MB,ChB, MSc, MD, PhD

Dr. Khaled Thabet

MB,ChB, MSc, MD, PhD

Dr. Khaled Thabet, MD, PhD is senior consultant of clinical oncology. Trained and qualified at NEMROCk cancer center, Kaser Alini teaching hospital of the faculty of medicine, Cairo university, Egypt 0n 2011. He also has the board of clinical oncology of the Palestinian medical council, Jerusalem on 2012.
Dr. Khaled Thabet now a consultant and head of oncology at the Gaza cancer center, Turkish Friendship Hospital in Gaza. He also is the head of the oncology board committee at the Palestinian medical council in Gaza.

Dr Mahdi M.AL-Qedra

Dr Mahdi M.AL-Qedra

Dr Mahdi M.AL-Qedra is a graduate from Karachi University (Pakistan), Faculty of Medicine with a bachelor degree in medicine in 2002, and holding a Diploma degree in Business Management and Administration (Cambridge university) in 2009 . I have 16 years of experience in UNRWA health department, 4 of these years as acting Head Health Center of Maen Health Center, which belongs to UNRWA. UNRWA is the main primary health care provider in Gaza and serves around 1.4 million out of the 2 million living in Gaza. Currently, I am UNRWA Hospitalization Monitoring Officer. My job is to ensure the implementation and management of hospitalization services provided by UNRWA through monitoring hospital services provided, controlling expenditures and monthly reporting for evaluation purposes and in order to ensure access of Palestine Refugees to quality care hospitalization services

Dr. Marwah Younis

RPh, PharmD, MBA, CRE, BCGP

Dr. Marwah Younis

RPh, PharmD, MBA, CRE, BCGP

Future-focused healthcare strategist and leadership executive with over 15 years of accomplishments in launching and leading ventures in private and public sectors. Known for uniting technical and clinical expertise with go-to-market strategies, creatively applying data-driven insights to develop innovative business models, branding, high-performance team development and change management. Successes include innovating new care models and pathways for underserved populations, disrupting healthcare incumbents by providing more accessible value-based care, establishing and leading visionary teams, all while advocating for patient led care.

Dr. Maysa Al Hussaini

Dr. Maysa Al Hussaini

Dr. Maysa Al-Hussaini is a Consultant Histopathologist and Full Member at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan. She is the Chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) since 2009, and was appointed in 2018 as the Acting Manager for the Human Research Protection Program Office. In addition, in 2020, she has been the Lead for Patient’s Trust, Patient’s Rights, and Patient Centered Care Cluster. An active researcher with more than 150 publications in peer reviewed journals and nine book chapters. Has been invited to speak at local, regional and international meetings to cover topics in pathology and bioethics.

Dr. Mohammad Shaalan

Dr. Mohammed R Zughbur

Dr. Mohammed R Zughbur

Dr. Mohammed R. Zughbur is the Dean of Palestine Faculty of Medicine at Al Azhar University-Gaza and a consultant in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Dr. Zughbur holds (PhD. MD) in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology since 2003 and a Palestinian Medical Board Degree in Endocrinology in 2006. He has solid background and experience with more than 20 years in the Health Sector whether in the Ministry of Health or the academic field as he held several administrative and academic positions during that duration, in addition to many memberships such as a member of the High Committee of the Palestinian Medical Council.

Dr. Nadia Hajjaj

Dr. Nadia Hajjaj

-BDS 1994 Jordan -MSc in Orthodontics The University of Edinburgh 1999 -Membership in Orthodontics from The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh 2000 I graduated with a Bachelor degree in dentistry from Jordan University of Science and Technology in Jordan in 1994. I worked as a community dentist in Kuwait from 1994-1996 I started my Postgraduate studies in 1996 in Orthodontics and graduated with an MSC/MOrh in 2000 I Joined an Orthodontic practice as an associate from 2001 and worked there till I opened up my specialist Orthodontic practice “Glasgow Southside Orthodontics” in 2009.

Dr. Naji Shaath

Dr. Naji Shaath

Dr .Naji Mohamed Atia Shat, borne in gaza strip Palestine in1983, I got Palestinian Board in prosthodontics, Palestine medical council, Palestine, Gaza December 2020, Jordanian Board in prosthodontics, Jordan medical council, Jordan august 2017, Master degree in "Fixed Prosthodontic ", Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine , Cairo University, June 2013, Bachelor degree in Dentistry, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Misr University for Science And Technology, February 2007. Now Iam Working as a assistance professor of prosthodontics in Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Palestine University, Gaza, Palestine, since February 1st 2018.and a Dean of the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Palestine University, Gaza, Palestine, September 1st 2022.

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Dr. Nidal Jboor

Dr. Nihad Abu Setteh

Dr. Nihad Abu Setteh

Dr. Nihad Abu Setteh, I graduated from Dubai Medical College in the United Arab Emirates. I continued my postgraduate study in Family Medicine at the University of Toronto where I received my training at Sunnybrook and Women's College Hospitals. I started my own family medicine practice, Mavis Wellness Centre, in 2006 and I am still working full time as a physician and manager of the practice.

As I have a keen interest in Diabetes and Heart diseases, I integrated natural medicine methods for treating these diseases in the practice. In 2007, I Initiated an international medical graduate program to help foreign medical doctors become familiar with the health system in Canada through clinical attachment training. The program is highly successful as most of the candidates who join it manage to find employment in the health system. I am a co-founder of the Association* of Female Arab Canadian Physicians in Toronto, a forum which allows Arab female physicians to meet and discuss the common issues and challenges of their professional life. I am a member of a select committee at the Canadian Palestinian professional foundation in Canada, an organization that supports the education of Palestinian university students . Since 2016, I have been volunteering for Medical work in the Gaza Strip every 6 months. I am also a well- known activist in the local community. Outside the fields of medicine and volunteer work, I have other personal pursuits including boating, horseback riding, and modelling for a fashion designer.

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Dr. Rami Ajjour

Dr. Rami Ajjour

Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist
I'm clinical active and practicing Body & oncology imaging, Female imaging & Fetal sonography.
I've been working in breast cancer screening & diagnostic workup in private sector and many local NGO's & INGO's since 2017.

Medical Record:
I have finished medical school at October 6 University (Cairo, Egypt).
I have completed 5 years residency program in Diagnostic radiology as a waiver resident (2-years at Cairo hospitals and 3-years at Al Shifaa Medical Complex).
I have joined the non-vascular Interventional Radiology team at Al Shifaa Medical complex in 2015.
Completed Diploma of Diagnostic & Interventional ultrasound at Cairo University.
Completed Diploma of Fetal Ultrasound at Ain Shams University.
Registered ARDMS, USA

Work:
I had worked as Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist at Al-Shifaa Medical complex (Gaza, Palestine), also the Head of CT & IR departments at Indonesian Hospital (Gaza, Palestine).
Now i'm working at Gaza Scan Center.

I'm studying Diploma of Hospital Management & Operation Excellence at American University in Cairo (AUC), beside practicing Radiology.

Dr.Randa Fawzi Zaqqout

Dr.Randa Fawzi Zaqqout

Is Field family Health officer at UNRWA Gaza Field office since 2019. She is a member of different national committees related to women, adolescent, and child health. Dr.Randa joined UNRWA as a medical officer in 2005. She was promoted to the post of Head health center in 2011. She also worked for two years as a mentor to improve the capacity of newly recruited medical officers and senior staff nurse. Dr.Randa had her Bachelor degree in Medicine from Al-Quds University in Abu-Dies in 2002, then completed her master degree in Epidemiology also from the same university.

Dr. Waleed Abu Ramadan

Dr. Waleed Abu Ramadan

Dr.Waleed kh abu ramadan ,Gaza palestine .consultant gynecology ,obstetrics and sub speciality in gynecological oncology ..graduated from Cairo university 1983 Egypt . Diploma in gyn. Oncology Tel hashomer hospital Tel Avive 1992.. Master degree in gyn. Obst.and family planing Ain Shams university Cairo Egypt 1996 .. Residency in shifa hospital Gaza 1985/1990 .. Chief of gyn.oncology unite 1997/1999.. Chief of Gyn.Obst dep.and medical director ( Patient Friends Society )1990/2001. Chief of Gyn.Obst department and Medical director of AlQuds hospital P.R.C.S. Gaza 2001/ 2011 … private clinic 2011 / till now … Memberships during career : Palestinian & Egyptian medical syndicate .. Board of directors patient friends society Gaza .. Board of directors AlQuds hospital P.R.C.S. Gaza .. National Palestinian maternity death comity .. Tumor board Augusta Victoria hospital Jerusalem .. Board of Trusties palestine University Gaza.

Dr. Yehia Abed

Dr. Yehia Abed

Dr. Yehia Abed (MBBCh, MPH, DrPH) –Professor of Public Health -Al-Quds University.

Dr. Yehia Abed is a public health physician, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with 50 years’ experience in senior public health positions in Palestine, primarily with the Ministry of health as Director of Public Health then Director General for Research Planning and Development.

Dr. Abed joined Al-Quds University (1997) as founder Dean of the Faculty of Public Health. Through more than 110 publications, Abed focused primarily on research and programs addressing women and children's public health issues in Gaza, including immunization, growth, nutrition, Gender issues, MCH services and Epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Abed participated in teaching at Al-Quds University and number of institutions including Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy. Thesis supervision included 118 of Master and PHD students. Among the supervision and publications Cancer (Breast and Colon) KAP and Risk factors studies, Cancer survival and Cancer Multi-displenary team. Participated in international meetings for Cancer Registry and support the local staff to strengthen their capacities. During Covid-19 he participated in the National Covid19 committee in Palestine and participated in the weekly meetings of the Epidemiology committee for Gaza Strip.

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Dr. Yosra AlMakadma

Dr. Yosra AlMakadma

did a freshman year at McGill under the dietetics and human nutrition program
completed MBBS at Alfaisal University
12 month internship in middle east, US, and Canada
Family Medicine Residency at UofT / college of family physicians of Canada certification
Rural emergency and hospitalist locums
Inner city health, mental health and addictions, underprivileged patient populations
currently running a family practice in Peterborough, ON
candidate, Master of Science in Community Health - Addictions and Mental Health at University of Toronto

Mohamed Lafi

MPH, BSN

Mohamed Lafi

MPH, BSN

Mohamed Lafi, MPH-international health and development (Tulane University). Mohamed is based in Gaza and has been employed by the WHO since May 2012 in the Right to Health project. In the last 2 years, he holds the position of Public Information and Advocacy officer at WHO Gaza sub-office. Mohamed was a health field officer in Care International WBG from 2009-2012. He also has 16 years’ experience in nursing care, in training and teaching. Mohamed Lafi has experience in data collection, research and publications on access to health care, water quality and breast cancer.

MEET OUR Distinguished speakers

Dr. Abeer Al Mulla

Dr. Abeer Al Mulla

Body Imaging Consultant Radiologist, King Fahad Specialist Hospital-Dammam, Saudi Arabia Executive Master of Science in Health Administration. University of Alabama Certifications: Senior Management, business analytics module), University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, Leadership in Exponentially Changing World, MIT Sloan School of Management Innovation of Products and Services: MIT’s Approach to Design Thinking), MIT Sloan School of Management Former Associate Executive Director, Standardization, Innovation & Corporate Integration Executive Administration & Former chairwoman of the Medical Imaging Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital-Dammam : strategic transformation, advanced infrastructural commissioning, structured operational standards: Radiological subspecialties and technical modalities in diagnostic, interventional, nuclear radiology and cyclotron.

Dr. Abdalla Sholi

Dr. Abdalla Sholi

My name is Abdalla Sholi and I am a hematologist / oncologist. I am the regional director for UPMC Hillman cancer center in north-central Pennsylvania . I am a graduate of the University of Jordan medical school and had my residency in Internal medicine at a temple university community program, the Scranton temple residency program. I completed my hematology and oncology fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2003. I practiced hematology and oncology in private practice and hospital-based practice and finally joined UPMC Hillman cancer center in 2019

DR ABDULLA ALHASSO

MRCP (UK), FRCR

DR ABDULLA ALHASSO

MRCP (UK), FRCR

I am a consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Beatson west of Scotland cancer centre in Glasgow since 2004 with special interest in Breast and Prostate cancer. I have special interest in clinical research, particularly Radiotherapy. I have led the research work on breast radiotherapy at the Beatson as well as the breast radiotherapy service development program for over 18 years. I also have interest in Prostate cancer radiotherapy and leading on several service development projects. I am involved in various charitable work both locally and internationally and delighted to be part of MAP team.

Dr. Afsan Bhadelia

Dr. Afsan Bhadelia

Afsan Bhadelia, PhD, MS (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in Global Health at Purdue University. She has nearly two decades of experience in global health and systems analysis, particularly from an equity lens and towards the development of value-based health systems. She focuses on developing new methodologies and metrics at the convergence of public health, complexity science, public policy, ethics, and economics to examine social and structural determinants of health, including those related to chronic diseases (using cancer and palliative care as tracers) and from a gender perspective. Her justice-oriented research seeks to align healthcare with societal values.

Dr. Alaa Al Hissi

Dr. Ahmad Al Shorafa

Dr. Ahmad Al Shorafa

Consultant Medical Oncologist Turkish Palestinian Friendship Hospital Assistant prof at Islamic University Hospital

Amid Abu Hmaidan

Amid Abu Hmaidan

Amid Started his career as clinical data management in the oncology research center for Sanofi – Paris. He then moved to Jordan to establish the first of its kind in the country, the hospital-based cancer registry, as well as the clinical research unit. Extensive experience in oncology data management, but also experience in research ethics, following post graduate studies in Maryland University, and more than 4 years of IRB service Amid Joined Department of Health in Abu Dhabi to establish the central cancer registry there. Since 2015, Amid works for the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar where he established the Qatar National Cancer Registry, and the Qatar Cancer Information Center. He also established strong experience in Public Health programs, namely the cancer screening, cancer awareness and regulatory framework for cancer research

Dr. Amjad Hammad

Dr. Amjad Hammad

Amjad M. Hammad, MD, MBA is a Vitreo-retinal specialist practicing in NY. He is the founder and President of EyesNY, a group practice as well as co-founder and owner of The New York Eye Surgical center.

He is a Past President of the New York State Ophthalmological Society and a Councilor at the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

He is American and Jordanian Board certified in Ophthalmology and has finished fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and vitreo-retinal surgery, He has also obtained an MBA with distinction from Yale University.

Academic titles include Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center and Adjunct Professor of Business at Clarkson University.

Dr. Angel Arnaout

Dr. Angel Arnaout

Dr. Angel Arnaout M.D., M.Sc., FRCSC, M.B.A., is the Eastern Ontario Director of Breast Quality, Professor of Surgery at the University of Ottawa and Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. She is also the Director of the Canadian National Oncoplastic Fellowship and Co-Director of the Oncoplastic Partnership Workshop Series. As a recipient of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada Award and Executive Member of the Ontario Provincial Breast Cancer Advisory Board, she sets the standards of quality, access and surgical care delivery for breast cancer patients across Canada.

Dr. Atif Zaheer

Dr. Atif Zaheer

Dr. Atif Zaheer is a Professor of Radiology and Radiological science at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the director of the Cross-Sectional Body Imaging Fellowship program. Dr. Zaheer is board certified in diagnostic radiology and practices at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Dr. Zaheer earned his medical degree from the Aga Khan University. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in abdominal imaging and interventional radiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Zaheer is also the medical director of the e-Radiology learning program at Johns Hopkins, which provides radiology residents and practicing radiologists around the world with a lecture series designed to address core knowledge of normal anatomy, pathology and background physics required for successful practice of the field. Dr. Zaheer is clinically active in cross-sectional imaging of the body using CT, MRI and Ultrasound and is also involved in multidisciplinary conferences for pancreas, liver and rectal cancer imaging. His research interests include imaging of tumors and inflammatory disorders of the pancreas and is considered a leader in pancreatic imaging. He is the associate editor of the journal Abdominal Radiology and actively participates in clinical trials, publishes scientific articles, authors books on pancreatic and gastrointestinal imaging, and gives talks at national and international conferences.

Dr. Ayda Ahmad Helles

Dr. Ayda Ahmad Helles

Dr.Ayda Ahmad Helles, bachelor of medicine.Cairo University.Egypt Master degree in Health management, AlQuds University. Gaza. Working in breast cancer screening department. PHC.MOH. puplic health lecturer in AlAzhar University

Carol El Jabari

Carol El Jabari

Carol El Jabari, MPH BSc RN is a public health specialist. Carol specializes in designing and implementing cancer projects including screening programs, health education projects for health professionals and the public and psychosocial support groups. She has established cancer support groups in Palestine and Jordan and is the Middle East representative for ‘Reach to Recovery’. Ms. El Jabari is on the advisory board for Global Focus on Cancer, served as a consultant/advisor to the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and ICFi. She is a member of the Mediterranean Task Force for Cancer Control and an Advisor to the Board of Trustees at Hebron University. Carol has conducted research examining factors affecting screening, patient satisfaction, quality of life,etc. She has several publications on these topics.

Dr. Belal Aldabbour

Dr. Belal Aldabbour

Belal Aldabbour is an assistant professor at the Neuroscience Department, faculty of medicine, Islamic University of Gaza (IUG). He graduated with honors in 2014, then worked as a research and teaching assistant at the faculty before moving to Jordan to specialize in neurology. He holds the Jordanian and Palestinian boards in adult Neurology and is a member of the American academy of neurology. He is also active in research, with over 10 research studies and 30 publications in his resume.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Dr. Ben Anderson

Dr. Ben Anderson

Dr. Dalal Aziz

M.D, FRCSC.

Dr. Dalal Aziz

M.D, FRCSC.

Dr Dalal Aziz ‘s has a subspecialty in breast Surgical Oncology. Her practice encompasses Surgical Oncology, advanced laparoscopy as well as endoscopy. She works at Milton District Hospital, Halton healthcare where she helped built the breast program. She is interested in research and sits on the Research Ethics Board. She is a strong advocate for empowering female physicians and having a more gender balanced physician representation at the leadership level. Her hobbies include hiking and snowshoeing.

Dana Mustafa Alkahlout

Dana Mustafa Alkahlout

It is Dana Mustafa Alkahlout a 6th year medical student at Al-Quds university- Alazhar branch.

Alkahlout is the content director at MD guidance, she is well informed about the post graduation pathways in many countries, she recently had her elective training in Manchester- united kingdom and is working to deliver this experience through Md guidance to all medical students in Palestine.

Alkahlout was also the project coordinator for the access alumni program, an international english language and skills program run by the American general council with more than eight thousands alumni in Gaza and west bank.

Alkahlout is currently focusing on medical research and is enrolled in many international studies.

Dr. Dania Al Khatib

MSc(Lond),BDS

Dr. Dania Al Khatib

MSc(Lond),BDS

A Palestinian clinician who graduated from Al-Quds University in Palestine with a bachelor in Dental surgery .After qualifying as a dentist she obtained her Masters Degree from Queen Mary University of London(QMUL) , and is currently doing her PhD in oral pathology in Japan. She has worked as a dentist at different clinics and medical centres and as a lecturer at Al-Quds University and has been an Arabic Teacher at QMUL and a media spokesperson at Al-Hayat association for cancer control. She’s interested in combining academia, research and clinical work and enjoys public speaking and Badminton.

Dr. Deema Abdul Hadi

MB BCh, BAO, LRCP & SI, CCFP, FCFP

Dr. Deema Abdul Hadi

MB BCh, BAO, LRCP & SI, CCFP, FCFP

Dr Deema Abdul Hadi is a family doctor based in Ontario, Canada. She is a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and completed her family medicine residency at University of Toronto, where she was chief resident at Mount Sinai hospital. She is a fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Dr Abdul Hadi is a lecturer with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. She has held several leadership positions with the University, Trillium Health Partners Hospital, and Primary Care Network in Mississauga, Ontario.

Dr. Elham Al-Kateeb

DDS MPH PhD

Dr. Elham Al-Kateeb

DDS MPH PhD

American Board of Dental Public Health Diplomat
Assoc. Professor of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Quds University
Research Affiliate, Public Policy Center, The University of Iowa
Adjunct faculty at the Global Oral Health Department, Temple University
Chair of the Public Health Committee, International Dental Federation FDI
Dean of Scientific Research, Al-Quds University
Co-Chair of Organization of Women in Science for the Developing World OWSD-Palestine Chapter
Board member at Sustainable Health Equity Movement (SHEM), Visto International for Development Rights and Academic Network for Development Dialogue (ANDD).
Board Member at the Palestinian Medical Council, National Research Council and Higher Education Council

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Eman Shannan

Eman Shannan

Eman Shannan , breast cancer survivor and, a long-serving breast cancer advocate on a local or national level, providing support to those living with cancer, raising public awareness and support women health rights. Founder and General Manager Aid and Hope for Cancer Patients Care (AHP).

Representing cancer survivors in international and Arab forums, to present the experience of Palestinian women in resisting blockade, procedures, treatment, and thus surviving cancer. Advocacy and lobbying for cancer patients’ issues. Founder of Farha and Give life to Gaza Goodwill Funds-King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC) Jordan

Dr. Faisal Khosa

MBA, TI, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, DABR

Dr. Faisal Khosa

MBA, TI, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, DABR

Dr Khosa is an advocate for equity and inclusion and has a keen interest in mentoring of students from underrepresented and minority groups.

Doctor Khosa, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia. He is also the Head of Grants and International Collaboration at the UBC Emergency & Trauma Radiology program.

Dr. Khosa has been a faculty speaker at the Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, American Society of Emergency Radiology, Royal College in UK, and The Arab Health Congress in UAE. He is passionate about giving back through coaching and mentoring students and his mentoring has benefited students all over the world.

Today Dr Khosa will speak about “pursuing medical training in Europe, USA, and Canada.

Dr. Faten Al-Douri

Dr. Faten Al-Douri

Dr. Fatma Al Mulhim

MBBS, KFUFR

Dr. Fatma Al Mulhim

MBBS, KFUFR

Consultant Radiologist, Breast Unit, Radiology Department, King Fahd Hospital of the University, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia. .
Deputy Chairperson of Arab Board for Medical Specialties in Diagnostic Radiology Founder of Breast Cancer Early Diagnosis Committee and AL Shargiah Wardiah Campaign, Saudi cancer foundation.
Founder of “It doesn’t know later” campaign, Dammam University.
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Published 56 scientific researches in national and international journals. .
Participated in writing 5 Published medical books. .
Published many educational materials in breast awareness, with special prints for the blinds. .
Membership of several Scientific & Professional Societies & Organizations.

Dr. Hikmat Abdel-Razeq

Dr. Hikmat Abdel-Razeq

Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil

Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil

Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil – Founder and Chair of the Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance, Former Regional Adviser, Noncommunicable Diseases at World Health Organization, EMRO (2008 -2016).

Commissioner -Lancet Commission on Women and cancer since 2021.

Member of WHO Strategic Technical Advisory Group for NCD prevention and control (2021-2023.), and Member of WHO /CSOs Working group on NCD since 2017.

Dr. Fadhil serving as Adviser to Allies Improving Primary Health Care (PHCPI) .2022,

Dr. Fadhil has held various academic and clinical positions during the last 36 years on national and international levels. Working as an NCD consultant for the ministry of health in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq,

Dr. Fadhil served as a member of several national and international medical committees and public health associations. Published, as main author and co-author in several scientific journals.

Dr Islam Ali Al Awamleh ;MD,FACS

MD,FACS

Dr Islam Ali Al Awamleh ;MD,FACS

MD,FACS

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CONSULTANT M.B,B.S degree in medicine and surgery University of Jordan 1993 Joined the royal medical military services in kink Hussein medical centers to be a senior house officer in obstetrics and gynecology from 1996-2000 Then a specialist in OBGYN at king Hussein medical center after passing the Jordanian Board in OBGYN in 2000 Then to the private sector in Jordan as a consultant in OBGYN at the special center for women health Special interest in IVF and Cosmetic gynecology Full time teacher in the residency training program of OBGYN at Al AMAL MATERNITY HOSPITAL in AMMAN Part time clinical lecturer at medical school of the Jordan University

Dr. Jessica W. T. Leung

Dr. Jessica W. T. Leung

Dr. Julie R. Gralow

Dr. Karem Batniji

Dr. Karem Batniji

Dr. Khaled Thabet

MB,ChB, MSc, MD, PhD

Dr. Khaled Thabet

MB,ChB, MSc, MD, PhD

Dr. Khamis Elessi

Dr. Khamis Elessi

I have received my first University Bachelor degree BSc major in Biology from Far Eastern University (FEU) in 1991. Then I received my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Far Eastern University (FEU-NRMF) in manila, I've completed my MSc in medical Rehabilitation and clinical training in Southampton University-UK late in 2003. After that, I have completed a diploma in joints injection therapy for pain at the British society for orthopedic medicine. I also completed a one-year fellowship in Neurorehabilitation in Sheba Medical Center and Telaviv University.

I have cared for chaired the medical rehabilitation team at Elwafa medical Rehabilitation Hospital in Gaza city, Palestine for 13 years. I have provided consultations for patients with strokes, head injury, and spinal cord injury with the goal of returning patients to normal or near-normal activities as quickly and safely as possible. I focus on maximizing patient’s function and optimizing quality of life through a thorough assessment and a comprehensive rehabilitation and pain-relief plan.

Since 2008, I a full time associate prof. at the faculty of medicine teaching the modules of neuroscience, Rehabilitation medicine, Health Research, and Pain Management.

In 2009 and 2010, I have started 2 initiatives all over Gaza Strip and Palestine to promote the basic fundamentals and practice strategies of Evidence-Based medicine and Comprehensive pain assessment and management respectively and both gain national and international appreciation.

In 2015, I was invited by the University of Oxford to take up a fully paid MSc degree in Evidence-Based Medicine which I have successfully completed in 2018.

I have been awarded the 2017 Kellogg college Award for community engagement and academic excellence for my Vital Role in promoting and spreading the knowledge of EBM into different medical schools and most Palestinian hospitals .

Dr. Laila Abu Tahoun

Dr. Laila Abu Tahoun

Consultant Breast Radiologist and Interventionist at King Hussein Cancer Center since 2007. Had Graduated from University Medical School of Debrecen in Hungary with Summa Cum Lauda degrees. She is the Director of Breast Imaging Unit at KHCC. Expert in breast imaging and interventions. Established the first national comprehensive Breast Imaging Unit. Director of “Arab Board” Breast Imaging Fellowship at KHCC. Passionate about teaching mammography and multimodality breast imaging. Continuously conducting training courses and hands-on workshops in different cities in Jordan. Expert in quality and lean management. Led KHCC Breast Imaging Unit to the successful accreditation by HCAC. Consultant and reference to breast imaging clinical and managerial services in Jordan and the region including mobile van mammography. Senior advisor and consultant with JBCP and HCAC. Editor in Mammography Manual for Radiographer. Also has written Breast imaging policies and procedures. Granted Leadership and Quality Management Diploma.

Dr. Larissa Al Uar

Dr. Larissa Al Uar

It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to introduce our distinguished guest speaker doctor Larissa Al-Uar

Dr. Al-Uar’s first step into professional life was graduating from the School of Dentistry at the University of Jordan in 1993, yet, she had another road to follow!

Need and passion led Dr Al-Uar to cofound, with a group of mothers, Tobacco Free Jordan (TFJ) in 2011.

Dr Al-Uar holds awareness sessions for all age groups on tobacco control. In 2018, she became a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Specialist to adjunct the talks with practical quitting advice.

Knowledge and outspokenness led her to be chosen to be the civil society’s representative on the government’s tobacco regulators committee.

Recently, Dr. Al-Uar completed the graduate certificate on Global Tobacco Control from Johns Hopkins and is currently attending its “Scholars Leadership Program”, till June 2023.

Today,Dr. Al-Uar will speak about Advocacy Path to Impactful Leadership: No For Smoking.

Dr. Mahmoud El Tamer

MD Surgeon

Dr. Mahmoud El Tamer

MD Surgeon

Clinical Expertise: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Languages Spoken: English; Arabic; French
Education: MD, American University of Beirut
Residencies: General Surgery - American University of Beirut Medical Center; Surgery - SUNY Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn
Fellowships: Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications: Surgery

Dr. Mariam Aslani

Dr. Mariam Aslani

I am a consultant radiation oncologist currently practicing in Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai.

I am originally from Tehran-Iran, where I attended Medical school and then obtained radiotherapy specialty. I then immigrated to Canada, re-trained in radiation oncology in McGill University Health Sciences and obtained my specialty degree in radiation oncology and Fellowship of Royal College of physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in 2007.

I obtained the American Board certification in radiation oncology in 2008.

I have been practicing as consultant radiation oncologist in UAE since 2007.

I am also a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Practitioner ( NCMP)

My special interest is breast cancer with focus on integrative oncology and holistic cancer care.

Dr. Mariam Baghdady

MSc, FRCD(C), Dip ABOMR, PHD

Dr. Mariam Baghdady

MSc, FRCD(C), Dip ABOMR, PHD

Dr. Mariam Baghdady is an assistant professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at Kuwait University (KU) and the University of Toronto (UofT). Dr. Baghdady completed her Oral Radiology residency, Msc. and Ph.D. in medical education at the University of Toronto. She has completed an advanced medical education fellowship at the University of Toronto’s Wilson Center for Research in Health Professions Education. Dr. Baghdady is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

Dr.Baghdady currently serves on multiple educational and accreditation committees at Kuwait University, Health Sciences Center (HSC). Dr.Baghdady was elected to be the dental representative for the accreditation committee at the Faculty of Medicine at KU and the working accreditation committee for the Faculty of Dentistry, KU. She is also an assessor for the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).

Dr.Baghdady’s area of research is the cognitive role of basic science knowledge in diagnostic reasoning. She is interested in international collaboration in the areas of faculty development and research in medical education.

Dr. Maya Hammoud

Dr. Maya Hammoud

Dr. Maysa Abu Khalaf

MD, MBA

Dr. Maysa Abu Khalaf

MD, MBA

Biography: Maysa M. Abu-Khalaf, MD, MBA is a Professor of Medical Oncology, Deputy Chief of Cancer Services and Director of the Breast Medical Oncology Program at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC)-Jefferson Health. She also serves as the Chair of the SKCC Data and Safety Monitoring Committee. She is a past member of the ASCO Survivorship and Health Equity and Outcomes Committees, and an active member of the ASCO Social Determinants of Heath Task Force and the ECOG-ACRIN Breast Committee. Her clinical research focuses on the design and conduct of clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of novel targeted therapies for breast malignancies, and studying the impact of social determinants of health on clinical outcomes. Dr. Abu-Khalaf is also interested in evaluating novel methods to closely monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities

Dr. Maysa Al Hussaini

Dr. Maysa Al Hussaini

Dr. Mohamad Al Bashir

Dr. Mohamad Al Bashir

Dr. Al-Bashir is a General and Breast Surgery Consultant at Levantine Medical Center, Al-Ain, UAE. He is a visiting surgeon at Ain Alkhaleej and Burjeel Royals Hospitals. Dr. Al-Bashir is an associate Professor of Surgery at the College of Medicine & Health Sciences, UAE University. Dr. Al-Bashir is a co-founder and former director of the Breast Care Center and the General Surgery Residency Program at Tawam Hospital. Dr. Al-Bashir led the Breast Care Center at Tawam to be the first international NAPBCaccredited center in 2014. He was the Site-Director of the General Surgery Residency Program at Jersey City Medical Center (New Jersey) and an assistant Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York). He obtained his medical degree from Down State Medical School (Brooklyn, New York) in 1996 and completed his General Surgery Residency Program Training at the same institution in 2001. Dr. Al-Bashir was certified by the American Board of Surgery in 2002 and recertified in 2011. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Al-Bashir was the recipient of many awards, just to name few: Jonas E. Salk Award & Scholarship (1992), Chandler Mc Cuskey Brooks Annual Award in Physiology (1992-1993), Thomas W. Pollock Award (2001), Teacher of the Year Chief Resident Award (2001). He was chosen as best surgeon by the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Tawam Hospital in 2010 and received the exemplary contribution award by Department of Surgery at Tawam Hospital in 2011. He has many publications and presentations in many national and international conferences. Dr. Al-Bashir has organized many scientific conferences and meetings.

Dr. Mohamad Shalaan

Dr. Mohamad Shalaan

Dr. Mohammed. Atef Dabbour Asaad

Dr. Mohammed. Atef Dabbour Asaad

Dr. Mohammed. Atef Dabbour Asaad consultant pathologist Shifa medical hospital in Gaza Strip and pathology lecturer in faculty of medicine in Islamic university of Gaza Fellowship from KHCC (2013-2105)

Dr. Mohammed Matar

Dr. Mohammed Matar

Consultant radiologist and interventional radiologist
Palestinian, gaza born
Hacettepe university medical school Ankara -Turkey.
EGH Radiology resident between 2001-2003.
Radiology resident at Hamad medical cooperation DOA-Qatar
Interventional radiology fellow ship at a Hamad medical cooperation.
Arab board of radiology 2009
Jordanian board of radiology 2009
Interventional radiology fellowship 2011
Diagnostic and interventional radiologist at MOH -Gaza Palestine.

Prof. Dr. Nagi El Saghir

MD, FACP, FASCO

Prof. Dr. Nagi El Saghir

MD, FACP, FASCO

Head of Hematology Oncology Division and Director of Breast Center of Excellence at American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC).

Dr El Saghir graduated from Brussels, trained in New York. He is Founding President of the Lebanese Society of Medical Oncology, Lebanese Breast Cancer Foundation, Past-Chair of ASCO International Affairs Committee and Clinical Practice Guidelines Advisory, ESMO, UICC, and other committees. Co-Author of BHGI Guidelines and ABC International Consensus Guidelines.

He has over 140 publications (breast cancer in young women, BRCA, clinical trials, Global Oncology, ABC Breast Cancer book (Arabic)). He received many awards including Lebanon’s Presidential Cedar Medals of Honor, FASCO, Naming Nagi EL Saghir Conference Room at AUBMC, Purdue University/IBCN, King Hussein Cancer Research Award – Lifetime Achievement (2021).

Dr. Naji Shaath

Dr. Naji Shaath

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Dr. Najla Al Ali

BDS, MS

Dr. Najla Al Ali

BDS, MS

I graduated from University of Jordan Dental School with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Sciences (BDS) class of 1995. I then moved to the United States with my husband and started my family. I joined University of Cincinnati in Ohio in 2006 and completed a Master of Science in Clinical Research and Epidemiology.

I joined Moffitt Cancer Center in 2010 as a clinical data specialist in the Hematologic Malignancies department and have been promoted to Senior Hematology Clinical Data Analyst in 2012. .

During my work journey, I built the largest Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) database internationally as well as other different myeloid diseases databases such as Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Myelofibrosis and Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia among others.

I received multiple grants to support my work including NIH grant funding for NIH MDS natural history study and NIH AML study. .
I co-authored 91 manuscripts in high-ranking prestigious journals with h-index 27 and many presentations in nationally and internationally recognized conferences like Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO), and American society of Hematology (ASH).I served as reviewer for hematology journals and helped other institutions to establish hematology databases.

Dr. Nida Jboor

Dr. Noor Al Khori

MD, DABR, MSc, MA

Dr. Noor Al Khori

MD, DABR, MSc, MA

Sidra Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

Dr. Noor Al-Khori graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar in 2010. She completed her residency in Radiology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine (NYPH/WCM) in New York City followed by a fellowship in Breast Imaging also at NYPH. She then pursued a Pediatric Radiology fellowship at Stanford Children's Hospital at Stanford, California. She currently works as a Radiologist specialized in Women’s and Children’s Imaging at Sidra Medicine, Qatar.

Dr. Al-Khori has a Master of Science in Health Economics and Policy from the London School of Economics, and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. Her interests include quality and safety, and being an advocate for the health of women and children.

Dr. Omar Hatamleh

Dr. Omar Hatamleh

Dr. Osama Al Shanti

Dr. Osama Al Shanti

Osama J. Alshanti is an assistant professor at fixed prosthodontics department , faculty of dentistry, Palestine university.

He graduated in 2011, then worked at private dental clinic before moving to Egypt to specialize in fixed prosthodontics .

He holds the palestinian board in fixed prosthodontics and is amember of American academy of cosmetic dentistry.

He is also now beside his work as lecture in palestine university , he is owner and manager of veneers dental clinic in Gaza city.

Dr. Rami Ajjour

Dr. Rami Ajjour

Dr. Rami M Ajjour is a Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist. I'm clinical active and practicing Body & oncology imaging, Female imaging & Fetal sonography. I've been working in breast cancer screening & diagnostic workup in private sector and many local NGO's & INGO's since 2017. Medical Record: I have finished medical school at October 6 University (Cairo, Egypt). I have completed 5 years residency program in Diagnostic radiology as a waiver resident (2-years at Cairo hospitals and 3-years at Al Shifaa Medical Complex). I have joined the non-vascular Interventional Radiology team at Al Shifaa Medical complex in 2015. Completed Diploma of Diagnostic & Interventional ultrasound at Cairo University. Completed Diploma of Fetal Ultrasound at Ain Shams University. Registered ARDMS, USA Work: I had worked as Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist at Al-Shifaa Medical complex (Gaza, Palestine), also the Head of CT & IR departments at Indonesian Hospital (Gaza, Palestine). Now i'm working at Gaza Scan Center. I'm studying Diploma of Hospital Management & Operation Excellence at American University in Cairo (AUC), beside practicing Radiology.

Dr. Rami Komrukji

Dr. Rana Nabulsi

PhD, MSc, EMBA, FACHE, CPHQ, SSGB,

Dr. Rana Nabulsi

PhD, MSc, EMBA, FACHE, CPHQ, SSGB,

Rana is a consultant in healthcare technology, innovation, strategy, quality and value measurements. She has an executive management track record and experience of over 25 year in operations and business development which she has proved during her engagements with high-level businesses for streamlined operations. Having achieving international accreditation such as JCI, CAP, ISO 15189, AABB, Business Continuity and Integrated Management System (IMS), Rana identifies potential opportunities for start-up businesses and innovative technologies in the healthcare sector with the aim of overcoming global healthcare challenges to accelerate the UAE’s economic growth. Rana earned a PhD in Quality Management, a Master's in Genetics, Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Sciences, and an INSEAD Executive MBA. She is also a Fellow of American College for Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and has been Certified for Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB). She serves as an advisory board member in several organizations, is a public speaker, and has received many local and international awards. Previously, Rana has worked for King Hussain Cancer Center, CVRL research lab, International Stem Cell bank, several consultancy firms, and Dubai Health Authority.

Dr. Rand Askalan

Dr. Rand Askalan

Rand Askalan, Founder & CEO of the Palestinian Center of Excellence for Brain Development-Takween.

Dr. Salam Khashan

Dr. Salam Khashan

Salam khashan is a family doctor from Gaza strip, Palestine. She graduated from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2016.

She has the Palestinian Board of family medicine, 2022.

She works as a family doctor at Masqat Al-Qarara clinic at Khanyunis, one of the clinics related to primary health care, ministry of health.

She Participated in the American Academy of Family Physicians conference of Equity in Global Health ; Young Doctors Perspectives, talking about health status of Gazans in context of being under siege, October 20-22, 2021.

She also delivered “Family Medicine in a Conflict Area” presentation at WONCA Young Doctors’ Movement Webinar 4- Family Medicine Identity.

She won the Initiative Award forum for the voluntary and humanitarian work, by presenting (The role of women in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic in Gaza Strip), 2019.

She implemented more than 20 meetings with activists and decisions makers in different cities in Italy and France to raise awareness about the health situation in Gaza Strip, sept, 2019.

She was the coordinator of (primary care/ family medicine masterclass) training program connecting British consultants with doctors of Gaza, 2021/2022 aiming at improving the clinical experience of Palestinian doctors.

She is motivated hoping to be part of leading the change in Gaza strip for a better health for all 2021.

Dr. Sana Batarseh

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Sana Batarseh

Pediatric Dentist

Born in Jordan, Sana Batarseh has graduated from the University of Jordan in 1992. She has worked in Jordan with the Ministry of Health from 1992 to 1997, before moving to France where she specialized and obtained in 2002 the University Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry (DUOP) from the University of Paris. Sana Batarseh also holds 4 Certificates of Superior Studies (CES) : anatomo-physiology (1998), dentofacial-orthopedics (1999), pediatric dentistry and prevention (2000), conservative dentistry (2002). She works in Paris as a pediatric dentist in a private practice since 2004. Mother of three, passionate about children and women’s rights.

Dr. Sara F.M Awad

MBBS MHPE ABIM FRCPC(C)

Dr. Sara F.M Awad

MBBS MHPE ABIM FRCPC(C)

Dr. Awad completed her Medical School from the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates in 2011. She subsequently completed Internal Medicine Residency Program at Queen’s University in Kingston in 2015 and Endocrinology and Metabolism subspecialty residency program at the University of Ottawa in 2017. Dr. Awad joined the Faculty of Medicine as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine in August 2017. Dr. Awad is passionate about Medical Education and completed Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2021. Her Medical Education Focus is Curriculum Development and developing Self-Regulated learning through Personal Learning Plans in the context of Competency-Based Medical Education.

Dr. Awad is the Associate Program Director of the Core Internal Medicine Residency Program at Queen's University and leading the teaching, learning and curriculum aspect of the residency program. She is also a member of the Residency Program Committees and Clinical Competence Committees of both the Core Internal Medicine residency program and Endocrinology and Metabolism subspecialty program at Queen's University. Dr. Awad is a member of the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Section Planning Committee.

Dr. Awad clinical interests are thyroid cancer, insulin pumps and advanced diabetes technology in Type-1 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy and pituitary gland disorders.

Outside of Medicine, Dr. Awad enjoys outdoor activities including cycling and hiking in the summer, cross-country skiing in the winter, and practices Ashtanga yoga all year round.

Dr. Stephen Friend

Dr. Stephen Friend

Dr. Sughra Raza

Dr. Sughra Raza

Dr. Suha Ghoul Biography

Dr. Suha Ghoul Biography

Dr. Suha Marwan Ghoul is a consultant radiologist at King Hussein Cancer Center. She has special expertise and interest in women ‘s imaging and body MRI. She received her MD and residency training from Jordan University. Her postgraduate training spans many years in multiple institutions including Waikato Hospital in New Zealand, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA and London Health Sciences Center, Canada. She worked at KHCC and helped develop the breast imaging program. She obtained multiple clinical and research fellowships at major Canadian medical institutions which include fellowships in breast and cross-sectional imaging, women ‘s imaging and abdominal radiology, body MRI and body imaging research. She is the founder of Sehat_Watan Healthcare Initiative.

Dr. Sawsan Al Madhi

Dr. Sawsan Al Madhi

Dr. Sawsan A. S. Al Madhi has more than 20 years progressive leadership skills and experience in strategy, operations and administration for the not-profit charitable sector. Currently working with one of the most reputable charities in the UAE as the Director General for Friends of Cancer Patients, Dr. Sawsan’s role is to supervise the continuing refinement and expansion of the organizational objectives which include: providing high quality services, organizing fundraising activities, developing, planning and executing nationwide awareness programs and campaigns through collaboration with a vast network of national and international, governmental and private sector organizations.

Sobhi Skaik

MD, CABS, FRCSEd

Sobhi Skaik

MD, CABS, FRCSEd

Fellow of the royal college of surgeons, Edinburgh.
Consultant Surgeon.
Assistant professor of surgery faculty of medicine, Islamic University, Al Azhar University.
Director General of Turkish Palestinian Friendship Hospital.
Chairman of Palestinian Surgeons Society.
Ex- Head of surgery departments Shifa medical company (SMC).
Ex- Medical doctor Shifa medical complex (SMC).
Head of Surgical committee, Palestinian Medical Council.

Prof. Glen Whyte

Prof. Glen Whyte

Glen Whyte is Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (OBHRM) at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He is also a lawyer, has an MBA from the University of Toronto, and MA, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Organizational Behavior from the School of Management, Yale University.

Glen has expertise in negotiations, decision making, risk management, and corporate governance and has extensive consulting experience in both private and public sector organizations.

Katie Armstrong

MBA, MA, OAMHP

Katie Armstrong

MBA, MA, OAMHP

Katie is a Leadership and Career Consultant at the Rotman School of Management, Toronto Canada. She provides individual coaching and support to students and graduates in two programs – the Global Executive MBA and the Global Executive MBA in Healthcare and the Life Sciences. Katie’s objective is to help students advance their careers and the development of their leadership and management capabilities.

Katie is an MBA graduate from Rotman and also has a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. Katie's work experience spans over 25 years in a variety of roles, including management consulting, health insurance, and banking.

Lindsey Justynski

Breast Health Navigator BSc, MRT(N), CN-BI

Lindsey Justynski

Breast Health Navigator BSc, MRT(N), CN-BI

Lindsey works as the Breast Health Navigator at Peterborough Regional Health Centre in Ontario, Canada. She has occupied this role since 2009 and was instrumental in developing the role based on the needs of the department and community. Lindsey also serves as "Coordinator" for the hospital's Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences. Lindsey completed her Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto with a certificate in Nuclear Medicine. She worked clinically as a technologist for a few years before transitioning to the patient navigator role. She became certified as a patient navigator with the National Consortium of Breast Centers in 2015. Lindsey also collaborated with Fleming College to develop the "Patient Navigator: Fundamentals" course and went on to teach for those interested in pursuing a career in patient navigation.

Mohamed Lafi

MPH, BSN

Mohamed Lafi

MPH, BSN

Nisreen Qatamish

Nujoud Merancy

Chief, Exploration Mission Planning Office

Nujoud Merancy

Chief, Exploration Mission Planning Office

Omar Al Najjar

Omar Al Najjar

Omar R. AlNajjar, final year medical student at Islamic University of Gaza. Former president and advisory committee member of Palestinian Medical Forum - Student branch. Founder of Sanad campaign, a charitable campaign to release pending certificates of medical graduates in Gaza and Certified trainer in first aid and soft skills.

Sally Ghazal

MA, RP

Sally Ghazal

MA, RP

Sally is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She obtained her masters degree in Clinical Psychology form University of Indianapolis USA. Sally has worked in private practices in the Middle East since 2005, and in Canada since 2015. Majority of her work is with adults and young adults who are dealing with anxiety, phobia, depression, stress and trauma.

She believes in empowering clients by allowing them to set their goals, explore their options and use coping techniques, while providing a supportive and comfortable environment for them to do so.

Sally has also been conducting many educational sessions over the past four years for educators, parents, women, and new comers with a particular focus on the Arab community.

Dr. Walaa Sabih

M.D. CNP CHCP

Dr. Walaa Sabih

M.D. CNP CHCP

I am a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, a Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioner, and a proud member of the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners. I am also a physician and a breast cancer survivor. I have often been faced with the question, “You’re a doctor, so why Holistic Health”?

I decided to become a physician since I was 12 years old. I wanted to help as many people as I could. I loved listening to people and working with them. After specializing in Community Medicine, I worked in Preventive Health Care, mainly with women, children, and cancer prevention and control which is my passion. Like all physicians, I observed over time that diet, lifestyle habits coupled with the environment and sometimes genes eventually impact health. One cannot deny the role of allopathic medicine. However, most people with chronic health conditions live with them for the rest of their life, as do the pharmaceuticals and all their side effects, something I am only too familiar with on a personal basis.

This fact I found to be especially true with all chronic diseases, cancer being one of them. Coming from a medical background, I believed very strongly in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.

Yet, one woman with stage 4 breast cancer changed my whole perspective. She was given a few months to live. At the time I met her, she told me that had been 4 years ago. She appeared vibrant, alive, pink cheeks and a smile that lit up her face. She hadn’t lost her hair or fingernails. She was happy and her family was happy. What was she doing, I thought? She told me she was using herbs. As a physician, and from a medical family (both of my parents and husband are pharmacists), that was news to me. Only herbs? And so, I started this exciting journey of exploration which led me to the path I am on now. It has made all the difference to me and to my clients.

Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei

Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei

Yousef Al Saba’a

Yousef Al Saba’a

It's Yousef Kamal Al-Saba'a, a 6th-year medical student, at Al Quds university, Azhar branch.

The founder and director of MD Guidance, the President of PMSA Palestine, the leader of together with you initiative, and a trainer of the CV, PS, and cover letter.

Al-Saba'a is interested in the medical scientific research and works on multiple local and international studies including systemic review. He trained more than 850 people in the field of CV, personal statements, and cover letters. Al-Saba'a is interested in community work and making a change in the things the community is in real need of it.