Dr. Suad Hannawi
Chairman
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GCC AIR Board Members
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Suad Hannawi, BhSc, MD, MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), MIPH (AUS), PHD (AUS), a consultant of Rheumatology at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) of UAE. Chairman of Rheumatology at MOHAP, Deputy Chairman of the Central Research Ethic Committee (REC), and the Chairman of Dubai Health District REC.After receiving her Bachelor of Science (BhSc), and the Medical Diploma (MD), Dr. Hannawi obtained the fellowship of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and completed her clinical training of Rheumatology in Australia. Dr. Hannawi proceeded with her academic attainment by obtaining a PhD in Rheumatology.Her Interest in the Public Health motivated her to proceed with getting a Master of International Public Health from University of Queensland, Australia, with Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement.Dr. Hannawi has been awarded as best young investigator in Australia “Princess Alexandra” Research Week in 2007 and awarded by the MOHAP for six consecutive years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 2019, and 2020) for her Scientific Achievements and contributions. In 2017 Dr. Hannawi was chosen as one of the best 5 physicians in the Federal health institutes for the Prime Minister Medal.Dr. Hannawi has published in number of journals and has presented at different national and international conferences. As well, Dr. Hannawi is a reviewer for many international Rheumatology journals.
Dr. Mahmood Hachim
Deputy Chairman, Immunology
Assistant Professor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Mahmood Hachim has multidisciplinary backgrounds that shaped his medical degree and research career. With two Ph.D. in molecular medicine and translation research from University of Sharjah and Lubeck University in Germany, Master of research in cancer biology from University of Dundee and Master of Science in Medical Microbiology and Immunology from Al Nahrain University in Iraq. Dr. Mahmoud researches focused on human microbiome and on applying novel bioinformatics approaches and state of the art omics approach. Understanding the molecular basis of such diseases to identify novel diagnostic and predictive clinically proven biomarkers is his goal.Specifically, understanding the exact role of host immune response and microbiome interaction in susceptibility and development
Dr. Martin Lee
Scientific Program Chair
Consultant Rheumatology, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Lee Consultant Rheumatologist and Adjunct Associate Professor in Clinical Rheumatology currently working at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and MBRU, Dubai.Dr. Lee have previously worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath, UK and a Consultant Rheumatologist, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Associate Sub-Dean at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University, UK.Throughout his consultant career Dr. Lee have been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education as well as clinical research. Dr. Lee have acted as Principal Investigator on multiple clinical observational and interventional trials including BA-REAL, COMPACT, Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications Study (RAMS), TITRATE, LYNC, YOURR and BeTAR. Whilst working as a consultant in the UK, Dr. Lee developed a number of specialist interests within the field of Rheumatology including Young Adult and Transitional Care and the Management of Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases. Dr. Lee developed a number of clinical services within Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals including an Annual Review service for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (which won a National Institute for Health & Care Excellence award in 2015), a joint Rheumatology and Obstetrics service and a Young Adult and Transitional Care service. The Young Adult and Transitional Care service received Department of Health, ‘You’re Welcome’ accreditation in 2017 and a Shared Care Learning Award from the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence in 2018. Dr. Lee became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) in 2016 and passed the EULAR European Certification in Rheumatology in 2018. Despite working as a full-time clinical role Dr. Lee have published multiple manuscripts and abstracts in journal publications. In 2016 Dr. Lee was nominated by a patient for and subsequently won the NRAS Healthcare Champion award and was presented this award by Rt Hon Theresa May MP at the Houses of Parliament. Outside of work Dr. Lee also a non-executive director of Arthur’s Place (www.arthursplace.co.uk), a charitable magazine and social network for young adults with arthritis.
Dr. Samah Allam
Treasurer
Specialist Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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A rheumatologist at the MOHAP and a member of MOHAP rheumatology Committee (MRC). Dr. Samah is actively involved in all the rheumatology project of MOHAP. After receiving her M.B.B.S.from Faculty of medicine, – Ain Shams University, Dr. Samah obtained a Master of Rheumatology from Faculty of Medicine,_ Cairo University Graduation with Thesis About: Comparative Study Between Changes Detected By CT scan & That Detected By X-Ray In Hands & Wrists Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients & Scleroderma Patients.
Dr. Adeeba Al Herz
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Graduated from The Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University in 1993. Had the American Board in Internal Medicine and The Canadian Board in Internal Medicine during her training in McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Had the Canadian Board in Rheumatology during her training in Vancouver University, British Columbia, Canada. Had a special training in lupus and vasculitis at The University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Is currently a consultant in internal medicine and rheumatology in Al-Amiri Hospital and in MedicalOne Polyclinic, Kuwait City. Member of Special Interest Group for rheumatoid arthritis (SIG-RA) at the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR). Co-opt Executive member of The APLAR. Member of the higher council of The Arab League Against Rheumatism (ArLAR). Executive member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Founder of KRRD (Kuwait Registry for Rheumatic Diseases) and the team leader. Former president of Kuwait Association for Rheumatology (KAR). Former head of Osteoporosis Committee, Ministry of Health. Former member of the Higher Medical Council of persons with disabilities, Ministry of Health. Tutor in The Faculty of Medicine for undergraduate medical students. Tutor in Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties for postgraduate medical studies in internal medicine and its subspecialties. Has more than 45 researches published in well recognized journals or presented in international conferences.
Dr. Amel Al Ginawi
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Consultant Rheumatologist-Mediclinic City Hospital-Dubai, UAE . Clinical Associate Professor Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and health sciences (MBRU).Dr. Ginawi has more than 20 years’ experience in Rheumatology in the United Kingdom and Dubai. She has graduated from Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum in Sudan. Dr. Ginawi has completed internal medicine training and specialist training in Rheumatology in the Eastern Region (UK).She obtained her training in osteoporosis in the Metabolic Bone Unit in Cambridge University hospitals. She has a master’s degree in Rheumatology from King’s College. Prior to moving to Dubai, in 2014 she worked as Consultant Rheumatologist in the NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom. She has established early inflammatory arthritis clinic and was Clinical Lead for the osteoporosis services in Essex.
Dr. Beena Hameed
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Beena Hameed, Consultant rheumatologist, King’s college Hospital, Dubai, UAE Dr Beena obtained MBBS from Pakistan and received fellowship in internal medicine from college of physicians and surgeons, Pakistan. She completed specialist training in Rheumatology and General Medicine from London deanery. She undertook a Masters in Rheumatology from King’s college London, UK. She has been actively involved in research, teaching, training and lecturing as an invited speaker at local and international meetings. She has published a number of articles in renowned medical and rheumatology journals.
Dr. Eman Haji
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Consultant rheumatologist and internal medicine at Al_Amiri hospital – Kuwait
• Graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons – Dublin Ireland RCSI
• Fellowship of the royol college of physicians London FRCP London (UK)
• Member of the british society of Rheumatolgy BSR
• Fellowship of Rheumatology KIMS kuwait Institute for medical specialization .
• Rheumatology Clinical attachment at the academic rheumatology unit , Bristol Royal Infirmary , University of Bristol , University of West of England , Bristol , Uk .
• Member of Kuwait Medical Association KMA
• Member of Kuwait Association of Rheumatology KAR
• Clinical Tutor At faculty of Medicine , Kuwait University
• Clinical tutor for post graduate residents KIMS
• Certified Musculoskeletal Ultrasound sonography of European League against Rheumatism EULAR
• Postgraduate University of Barcelona Degree of Expert in MSK-US 2019.
• Graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons – Dublin Ireland RCSI
• Fellowship of the royol college of physicians London FRCP London (UK)
• Member of the british society of Rheumatolgy BSR
• Fellowship of Rheumatology KIMS kuwait Institute for medical specialization .
• Rheumatology Clinical attachment at the academic rheumatology unit , Bristol Royal Infirmary , University of Bristol , University of West of England , Bristol , Uk .
• Member of Kuwait Medical Association KMA
• Member of Kuwait Association of Rheumatology KAR
• Clinical Tutor At faculty of Medicine , Kuwait University
• Clinical tutor for post graduate residents KIMS
• Certified Musculoskeletal Ultrasound sonography of European League against Rheumatism EULAR
• Postgraduate University of Barcelona Degree of Expert in MSK-US 2019.
Dr. Hani Almoallim
Member
Professor of Rheumatology
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Dr.Hani obtained his medical degree from the Faculty of medicine at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 1996. After that, Dr.Hani pursued to complete a fellowship degree in internal medicine at the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in 2002, followed by another fellowship degree in rheumatology at the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, which he swimmingly completed in 2003, before successfully completing a fellowship degree in rheumatology at the university of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada in 2004. In 2005, he acquired a diploma in medical education from the school of medicine at the university of Dundee in Scotland, UK.Moreover. Dr.Hani is board certified by the American Board of internal medicine in 2001 and the American Board of rheumatology in 2003, USA. Dr. Hani received Best Teaching Clinical Fellow Award, University of British Columbia, 2003. DR. Hani author of 45 Publications in Reviewed Journals, author of “Systemic Lupus” Book, and author of “Skills in Rheumatology” Book
Dr. Maryam Ali Al Nesf
Member
Senior Consultant Allergy and Immunology
Doha, Qatar
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Maryam Ali Al-Nesf Al-Mansouri received the MD degree from Sultan Qaboos University, Oman in 1999, and the Arab Board of Internal Medicine in 2005. She pursues her higher education by doing the fellowships in Pulmonary Medicine, followed by Allergy, and Clinical Immunology in Qatar-HMC & Cambridge, UK March 2006- Feb. 2010. She passed EAACI/UEMS Exam in Allergology and Clinical Immunology in 2014. She granted her Master by research (MSc R) from University of Bristol/ UK (School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine) in 2019 and currently doing PhD in Molecular Medicine with University College of London/ UK. She received multiple grants under MRC-IRGC cycles and QNRF (worth of more than 3 M QAR) and has multiple publications in high impact peer reviewed journals and books. Also, participated in writing multiple local protocols and guidelines for the hospitals. She is leading the establishment of pollen & fungal calendar and atlas of Qatar since 2016. She is granted the following academic positions: Clinical Assistant Professor, Qatar University College of Medicine since August 2016. She is the Program Director for the combined Allergy and Immunology Fellowship training in Qatar since 2014 to date and the past PD for pulmonary fellowship (A&I fellowship program received ACGME-I accreditation on 2018. She is appointed head of the Adult A&I service in Qatar since 2016 to date
Dr. Saadeya Naji
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Manama, Bahrain
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Dr Saadeya Naji Abdulkarim, is the first Bahraini female consultant in Rheumatology in Bahrain. . Currently she is a Consultant in Internal medicine and Rheumatology , Head of Rheumatology unit in MOH . She is a senior lecturer in RCSI, and part of the Arab board training program in Bahrain. Previously held positions as a member in the mortality &morbidity committee, deputy of the head of accreditation of medical department, a supervisor in TNA ( Training Need Assessment ) committee for internal medical department , FPRP coordinator . Currently a member in the autonomy team selected by the supreme council of health and a reviewer in the Saudi journal . She is the founder and the president of ABRC (annual Bahrain rheumatology conference), started in 2017. Also actively involved in many conferences in the gulf region as in SSR ( Saudi society of rheumatology conference ), and GCC conference.She has interest in SLE and vasculitis. Has many publications on that regard , last one was published in BSR journal 2019, (Takayasu Arteritis ,presenting as bilateral popliteal artery aneurysm ) She has on -going research work related to rheumatic diseases in Bahrain, (APS among migraine patients, prevalence of sacroilitis among psoriatic patients in Bahrain .etc.)