WCMC-Q & HMC to host the first Genetic Medicine Symposium: Doha 2007

Taking place at the HMC Education Centre, the symposium Clinical Genetics in the Office: Understanding the Language of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, Department of Pediatrics boasts speakers such as award winning pioneer in Arab genetic disorders, Ahmad S. Teebi, Professor of Pediatrics and Genetic Medicine at WCMC-Q, who will present lectures on Basic Concepts in Dysmorphology and Common Craniofacial Syndromes.

"It is a great pleasure to work with organisations as progressive as HMC and WCMC-Q," commented Professor Teebi. "Genetic medicine is still somewhat in its infancy in the Arab region, but great strides are being made. The symposium will contribute to this development and promises to be a fascinating day which we hope will inspire and educate Doha's physicians."

The symposium will bring together a diverse group of experts who will share the latest research in the key areas of genetic medicine including clinical and metabolic genetics, cancer genetics, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counselling, molecular and developmental biology and bioethics (please see attached programme). The speakers also will draw on personal experiences gained from long-standing careers in the field.

Qatar-based physicians from all specialities, including medical students, pediatricians, interns, obstetricians are invited to attend the one-day conference.