Healthcare leaders, scientists, and top doctors from the Gulf region participated in the 'Autism Spectrum Disorder,' programme held at Dubai's Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, CEO, Dubai Healthcare City, said: 'As the leading centre in the Middle East for excellence in medical services, education, and life science research and development, we organised this programme to increase awareness of autism. The programme discussed the latest research findings and steps to assist healthcare professionals in offering better care to those affected by this disease.'
Robert Thurer, MD, Chief Academic Officer of HMSDC and Executive Director of the Foundation, said: 'We are currently witnessing an explosion in knowledge and understanding of autism, including the genetic basis for the disease. At the same time, there is a critical need to provide today's doctors with clues to diagnose and treat the growing number of children with autism. This is a perfect example of the importance of linking laboratory research with clinical practice.'
Dr. Christopher A. Walsh, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Genetics at Children's Hospital in Boston, and Professor of Neurology and Paediatrics at Harvard Medical School, as well as member of the Dubai Harvard Foundation's Scientific Advisory Committee, presented a lecture on 'The Genetics of Autism'.
Dr. Walsh, a pioneer in the genetic analysis of diseases which disrupt the development of the cerebral cortex, is currently conducting laboratory research on autism. While in Dubai, Dr. Walsh and a team from his Boston Laboratory will re-evaluate a number of local children with autism.
The one-day event also included lectures by other regional and Harvard Medical School-affiliated faculty on the molecular genetics of autism, the neurobiology of autism, and the assessment and intervention of the disease.
The invitation-only programme brought together leading voices in the Gulf region's healthcare community, including representatives from the UAE Ministry of Health, the Department of Health and Medical Services, and autism centres in the country.
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About Dubai Healthcare CityDubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was launched in November 2002 to fill the gap between Europe and South East Asia by establishing a regional gateway for customers and patients to receive world-class healthcare and to enjoy first class medical and wellness services.
Dubai Healthcare City aims to establish a distinctive regional hub providing developed healthcare services, and advance health related educational programs and scientific research in the Middle East. DHCC seeks to acquire a number of authorities and international corporations specialized in providing healthcare, education, services and research, whilst positioning itself within Dubai, and mutually benefiting from the professional collaboration provided.
DHCC is made up of a core Academic Medical Centre (AMC) comprising Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC), Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, a University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR).
Complementing the AMC, DHCC has Medical and Wellness Clusters of world-class private healthcare institutions. Some of the other renowned partners who have joined DHCC are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
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Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; 'The Tiger Woods - Dubai' an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
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