9th Annual Mediclinic Middle East Research Conference

Welcome Message

Mediclinic Middle East is proud to host the 9th Annual Research Conference on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center (MBRU), Dubai Healthcare City. The conference will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, scientists, educators, and digital health specialists from across the UAE to showcase the latest advances in healthcare research, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

This year's programme features five headline speakers, 24 scientific podium presentations, and 60 research posters, spanning laboratory medicine, genomics, oncology, nursing, allied health, medical education, quality improvement, precision medicine, innovation, and artificial intelligence.

Prof. Mahir Al Hilali will be presenting his keynote address on AI-driven epigenetics in laboratory medicine, exploring how advances in artificial intelligence, exposome science, microbiome research, and lifestyle data are shaping the future of chronic disease prevention and healthy ageing. The programme also features presentations from our leading clinical researchers, Dr Shaheenah Dawood, Dr Sunny Philip, Dr Anwar Baban, and Dr Hani Sabbour, covering cancer care, precision medicine in paediatric epilepsy, clinical genetics, and advances in pulmonary hypertension.

More than a scientific meeting, the conference provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, build new collaborations, and explore practical solutions that can improve patient outcomes across the UAE and beyond. We invite clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, educators, students, and healthcare leaders to join us for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration.

We invite clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, educators, students, and healthcare leaders to join us for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration.

Best regards

Dr Adrian Stanley

Chief Academic Officer
MEDICLINIC MIDDLE EAST