conference "The microbiome and genomics revolution" Promotes innovation in health care
Dubai, 12 December / WAM / The medical conference “The Microbiome and Genome Revolution”, organized by Al Hilal Enterprises in Dubai with the participation of 150 experts, investors and policy makers, emphasized the importance of advancing personalized healthcare services by exploring advanced applications of microbiome and genomic science and artificial intelligence techniques in managing chronic diseases and prolonging… Healthy aging and reshaping the foundations of healthcare practices on a global scale.
Dr. Ramadan Al Balushi, Advisor to the Director-General and Director of the Public Health Protection Department at the Dubai Health Authority, stressed the necessity of enabling all groups and communities to have access to modern innovations in the field of health care, explaining that the revolution in microbiome and genomic sciences is creating a radical shift in the path of medicine, moving it from being a general traditional approach to a plate. Unique and designed specifically for each individual, revealing the secrets of health, strength and long life hidden deep within every human being.
The conference highlighted the accumulated burdens burdening the healthcare sector in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Speakers stressed the urgent need to adopt an approach based on accurate data analysis to manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Discussions also focused on the importance of building effective regional partnerships and developing advanced regulatory frameworks to facilitate the adoption of innovative treatments in the health sector.
Tushar Singhvi, Executive Vice President and Head of Investments at Crescent Enterprises, said: “Innovations in the field of healthcare flourish at the intersection of science and cooperation, and this conference reflects our firm commitment to transforming pioneering research into practical, applicable solutions, which contributes to achieving tangible results that benefit communities around the world.”
Dr. Rob Knight, founding director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation at the University of California, San Diego, pointed out the vital role of microbiome diversity in maintaining health and preventing diseases, noting the disparity in the process of collecting microbiome data from different regions of the world, as rich countries are the most represented segment in most research, which may limit Efforts to develop equitable treatments.
He pointed out that the UAE promises to lead global efforts to integrate human and microbial genome research, explaining that the conference will move forward the paths of this vision to innovate solutions that promote healthy living around the world.
During its sessions, the conference addressed the urgent challenges facing health care at the global and regional levels, starting from the prevention of chronic diseases to personal reproductive health solutions, providing “a vital platform for exchanging ideas, the latest scientific developments, and implementable visions, and by linking research with technology and strategies.” The conference also set a new standard for development and innovation in The field of personalized medicine and collaborative healthcare.
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