2nd-3rd July, 2021

First MEGMA Neurogenetics Conference



Conference Program Our speakers
02

DAYS

15

SPEAKERS

17

TALKS

6

SPONSORS

Conference Objectives

  1. Update about neurogenetic disorders clinical approach, diagnosis & management
  2. Update about leukodystrophies
  3. Update about genetic causes and treatment of epileptic encehalopathies
  4. Over view and update about neurotransmitters disorders
  5. Update about treatment of metabolic epilepsies
  6. Clinical approach and treatment to pediatric movement disorders

Meet the speakers

Laura A Adang, (MD, PhD)

Prof. Majid Alfadhel (MD, MHSc, SSC-Ped, ABHS(CH), FCCMG)

Dr. Fuad Al Mutairi

Dr. Amna Abdulkarim Kashgari (MD)

Prof. Fahad A. Bashiri (MBBS, ABP, SCCP, KSUBP, KFSH PNF, UBC Epilepsy Fellowship)

Dr. Makki Almuntashri (MD, FRCPC, DABR)

Dr. Muhammad Talal Alrifai (MD)

Prof. Mohammad A Al-Muhaizea (MD, MBA (IHM))

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Conference Agenda

Day 1, Friday 2nd July, 2021

Leukodystrophies

Diagnostic Algorithm for Leukodystrophies

Speaker: Dr. Fuad Al Mutairi
02:30 pm  -   02:55 pm (UAE Standard Time)

The diagnosis and management of Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome

Speaker: Laura A Adang, (MD, PhD)
03:00 pm  -   03:40 pm (UAE Standard Time)

The Leukodystrophy Spectrum in Saudi Arabia: Epidemiological, Clinical, Radiological and Genetic Data

Speaker: Prof. Majid Alfadhel (MD, MHSc, SSC-Ped, ABHS(CH), FCCMG)
03:40 pm  -   04:05 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Artificial intelligence utility in diagnosing Leukodystrophies

Speaker: Dr. Amna Abdulkarim Kashgari (MD)
04:05 pm  -   05:30 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Day 2, Saturday 3rd July, 2021

Approach to pediatric neurometabolic/genetic disease

Approach to neuro-metabolic disorders: pediatric neurology point of view

Speaker: Prof. Fahad A. Bashiri (MBBS, ABP, SCCP, KSUBP, KFSH PNF, UBC Epilepsy Fellowship)
11:00 am  -   11:25 am (UAE Standard Time)

Neuroimaging in neurogenetics disorders

Speaker: Dr. Makki Almuntashri (MD, FRCPC, DABR)
11:25 am  -   11:50 am (UAE Standard Time)

Neurogenetics approach to ataxia

Speaker: Dr. Muhammad Talal Alrifai (MD)
11:50 am  -   12:15 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Neurogenetics approach to hypotonia

Speaker: Prof. Mohammad A Al-Muhaizea (MD, MBA (IHM))
12:15 pm  -   12:40 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Therapeutic implications of genetic testing in movement disorders: real life experience

Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Babiker (MBBS, DPH, MD, CCT (UK), FRCPCH)
12:40 pm  -   01:05 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Utility of NGS in diagnosis of neurogenetic disorders

Novel neurogenetic disorders in Saudi Arabia-An update

Speaker: Prof. Majid Alfadhel (MD, MHSc, SSC-Ped, ABHS(CH), FCCMG)
02:00 pm  -   02:25 pm (UAE Standard Time)

What is the right sequencing approach? Solo VS extended family analysis in consanguineous population

Speaker: Dr. Ahmed Alfares
02:25 pm  -   02:50 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Mitochondrial disorders in Saudi Arabia

Speaker: Dr. Naif Almuntashri (PhD, FACMG, DABMGG)
02:50 pm  -   03:15 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Epileptic encephalopathies and neurotransmitters disorders

Treatable metabolic epilepsies

Speaker: Prof. Barbara Plecko
03:30 pm  -   04:10 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Genetic epileptic encephalopathies: treatment update

Speaker: Dr. Brahim Tabarki (MD, French board PN, Belgium Board PN)
04:10 pm  -   04:35 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Pyridoxine dependent epilepsy in Saudi Arabia

Speaker: Dr. Khalid Hundallah
04:35 pm  -   05:00 pm (UAE Standard Time)

Neurotransmitter’s disorder: over view and update

Speaker: Dr. Gabriella Horvath (MD, PhD, FRCPC, FCCMG)
05:00 pm  -   05:40 pm (UAE Standard Time)