Increasing awarness and understanding of Duchene Muscular Dystrophy

We are delighted to welcome you to attend the DMD Educational course, organised by Newgiza University School of Medicine and Myo-care Foundation, and supported by an education grant from Pfizer Inc. This course is submitted for accreditation from the UEMS.

The course will take place from November 10th to 13th, 2024 at the Newgiza University’s campus and community hospital.

Our course’s schedule is packed with insightful sessions, a clinical hands-on training workshop, and networking opportunities. 

Goal:

This educational programme targets healthcare professionals in the Middle East to improve the early diagnosis and evidence-based management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in the region and promote research and precision medicine for DMD patients.

Learning objectives:

• Functional assessment of DMD patients by Dr. Linda Lowes, Professor of Physiotherapy Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio, USA
• Multidisciplinary care for DMD 
• Develop personalised protocol for standards of care for patients with DMD
• Panel discussion with regional stakeholders, offering solutions to improve care for DMD patients in the region
• Research in the field of DMD for personalised medicine

Faculty:

• Prof. Lamia Mohsen, Professor of paediatrics Cairo University, and Dean Of New Giza School of medicine, Egypt
• Dr. Ichizo Nishino, MD, PhD, Director Department of Neuromuscular Research, Tokyo, Japan
• Dr. Linda Loweis, MD, PhD, proffesor of physiotherapy Nationwide Hospital, Ohio, USA
• Dr. Haidar Al Abedi Head of Health and Education Authority, Iraq
• Dr. Ahmed Ihab, MD, PhD, Professor of Genetics New Giza University, Egypt
• Dr. Rasha El Sherif MD, PhD, assistant professor of Neurology New Giza University, Egypt
• Dr. Mohamed Saher MD, consultant of Neurology Nasser Institute, Egypt

This event is proudly supported by the WMS through our Project Proposals process.