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International Symposium on Vitamin D Deficiency - Abu Dhabi March 2012

Update: International Congress on Vitamin D (VitaminD Workshop) – NY May 2019 has links to many previous workshops

Here are the talks

Global Vitamin D Deficiency and its Role in Health and Disease - Dr. Afrozul Haq.

The Role of Vitamin D in Reducing Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Grant

Importance of Vitamin D for Pregnant Women and Developing Fetuses, Dr. Grant

The Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Vitamin D Action, Dr. Moukayed

Vitamin D Supplementation during Pregnancy and Its Effect on Pregnancy Outcomes, Dr. Hollis

Analytical methods for Vitamin D measurement, Dr. Laila Abdel-Wareth

The Impact of Life Style & Dietary Habits on Vitamin D Status among Young Emiratis, Dr. Fatme Al Anouti

Public Health Measurements in Preventing Vitamin D Deficiency, Dr. Arwa Al Modwahi

The Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Vitamin D Action, Dr. Meis Moukayed

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InternationalSymposium on VitaminD Deficiency

Rocco Forte Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE March 23, 2012

On behalf of the scientific committee, it is my pleasure to inviteyou to attend the International Symposium on Vitamin D Deficiency,

Lack of adequate sun exposure, vitamin D supplementation andfortification puts us at an increased risk for a number of seriousillnesses including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, respiratoryinfections, allergy, rickets, psoriasis, osteoporosis, autoimmunediseases, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis,Alzheimer's disease as well as common cold and flu. At the symposium,the physicians, researchers and scientists working in the field ofvitamin D will discuss current research and clinical practicesrelated to vitamin D. We are proud to organize and host this eventthat will bring together high caliber speakers and experts in thefield.

Healthcare professionals will hear directly from some of theworld's leading vitamin D experts about the current vitamin Ddeficiency crisis in the UAE, Middle East, and the rest of the world.The symposium will address the role of vitamin D in pregnancy,lactation, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, cancer,and the diagnosis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency. A speciallecture will be conducted on non-classical functions and molecularbiology of vitamin D in the symposium.

The scientific committee has put together a comprehensive programon this topic. We hope that the symposium will promote diffusion ofup-to-date scientific information and offers participants theopportunity to develop fruitful collaborations. We look forward toyour participation and to welcome you on March 23, 2012 at thesymposium.

Dr. Afrozul Haq, Ph.D. Chairman, Scientific Committee,International Symposium on Vitamin D Deficiency

This activity is ....CME hour accredited

Symposium Objectives:

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will beable to:

1. Identify the reasons of vitamin D deficiency in the UAE, MiddleEast and the world

2. Describe issues related to laboratory measurement of vitamin D

3. Discuss known as well as potential consequences of vitamin Ddeficiency

4. Explain various biological pathways of vitamin D metabolism

5. Describe the current clinical practice guidelines and theirrelevance

6. Provide a rationale for selecting vitamin D2 or D3 assupplement and dosage

Scientific Committee

Dr. Afrozul Haq, Ph.D. Chairman Scientific Committee

Senior Clinical Scientist Pathology and Laboratory MedicineInstitute Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United ArabEmirates

Dr. Laila Abdel-Wareth, MD.

Chairperson, Consultant Pathology and Laboratory MedicineInstitute Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United ArabEmirates

Dr. Showkat Ali Khan

Division of Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Pathology, ArmedForces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Jaishen Rajah, MD.

Consultant Pediatrics Institute, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, AbuDhabi, United Arab Emirates

Prof. William B. Grant, Ph.D.

Director, Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center SanFrancisco, USA

Dr. Fatme Anouti, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Zayed University, Abu Dhabi Campus, UnitedArab Emirates

Dr. Imran Mirza, MD.

Consultant, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute SheikhKhalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Me is Moukayyad, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, American University in Dubai, United ArabEmirates

Who Should Attend

Physicians, Scientists, Laboratory Technologists, Nurses andAllied Healthcare Professionals

Registration Fees: AED600 ($163)

 

For registration, please contact:

Ms. Maria, Mobile: +971 56 7620028 Mobile: +971 50 7617355Phone: +971 2 4919888, Fax: +971 4919998

Email: [email protected]- [email protected]

Dr.Afrozul Haq, Mobile: +971505450046

Email: [email protected]- [email protected]

For more information, pleasecontact +971 50 7617355 or +971 56 7620028


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