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BHC 2026 SESSIONS
- TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
- HEADACHE & FACIAL PAIN IN THE CGRP ERA
- NEURODEGENERATION & BRAIN AGING
- NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: FROM ESCALATION TO EARLY AGGRESSION
- EPILEPSY: BEYOND SEIZURE CONTROL
- MOVEMENT DISORDERS: DRUGS, DEVICES & DECISION-MAKING
- NEUROLOGY FOR THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: PRACTICAL DECISIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
- NEURO IMAGING & AI
- NEUROMUSCULAR & RARE NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TARGETED THERAPY
- PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALIZED BRAIN HEALTH
- WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH: HORMONES, MENTAL HEALTH & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
- PAEDIATRIC BRAIN HEALTH: DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOUR & EARLY INTERVENTION
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TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
- AHA/ ASA Stroke Guidelines Update
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Who Truly Benefits from Surgery?
- Surgical Intervention in Stroke & Trauma
- Neuromuscular Emergencies: A Safe Approach
HEADACHE & FACIAL PAIN IN THE CGRP ERA
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Migraine
- Trigeminal Neuralgia & TACs: Practical Management Algorithms
NEURODEGENERATION & BRAIN AGING
- Dementia Subtypes in Clinical Practice: Recognizing the Patterns
- Alzheimer’s Disease: From Biomarkers to Disease Modification
PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALISED BRAIN HEALTH
- Precision Genomics: Translating Genetic Insights into Lifestyle Action
- Personalized Neuro-Rehabilitation After Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach
- Women & Substance-Abuse Disorder
NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: FROM ESCALATION TO EARLY AGGRESSION
- NMOSD: Current Management Lessons from a Real-World Case Scenario
- Smoldering MS: Radiology Rebranding or Biological Reality?
- Family Planning in MS: Evidence, Ethics & Emerging Data
EPILEPSY: BEYOND SEIZURE CONTROL
- Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: When to Escalate, When to Refer
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures: Diagnosis Without Damage
MOVEMENT DISORDERS: DRUGS, DEVICES & DECISION-MAKING
- Non-Motor Aspects of Parkinson’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease: Early Management in the Modern Era
- Navigating Motor Fluctuations and Dyskinesias in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
- Movement Disorders: A Practical Case-Based Approach
- Red Flags for Atypical Parkinsonism
NAVIGATING BULBAR AND CRANIAL NERVE PATHOLOGIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
- Dietary Management of Dysphasia in the Pediatric Setting
- Bells Palsy: From Knowledge to Evidence-based Practice
- Expanding the Neurodevelopmental Spectrum of a Rare Xq23 Microdeletion Involving DCX and PAK3
NEUROLOGY FOR THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: PRACTICAL DECISIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
- Headache Red Flags & When to Image
- Dizziness Simplified: Peripheral vs Central
- Common Cervical & Lumbosacral Radiculopathies
- Entrapment Neuropathies of Upper & Lower Limbs
- First Seizure: Immediate Management & Referral Pathway
NEURO IMAGING & AI
- Stroke Imaging: What We Need to Know
- Imaging in Neuroradiological Mental Health Disorders
- Network Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
- Cracking the Cryptogenic Stroke – Transforming the Unknown into Treatable Disease
NEUROMUSCULAR & RARE NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TARGETED THERAPY
- Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy: What Must not be Missed
- Inflammatory Neuropathies: When to Escalate Beyond IVIG
- Changing the Course of SOD1 ALS: The Tofersen Era
Sessions and Topics may change in the final agenda
3 Days | 40+ Speakers | 10+ Sessions | Poster Presentations | Workshops | Networking
SESSION DETAILS
1. Precision Neurology & Personalized Brain Health
How genetics, biomarkers and AI-driven insights are reshaping diagnosis and treatment in neurology.
2. Sleep, Circadian Rhythm & Cognitive Resilience
The neuroscience of sleep, impact on memory, mood, neurodegeneration and practical strategies for clinicians.
3. Neuroinflammation & the Gut–Brain Axis
Exploring how microbiome, immunity and systemic inflammation influence neurological and psychiatric outcomes.
4. Brain Longevity: Preventing Cognitive Decline Across the Lifespan
A more advanced follow-up to “Brain Health Fundamentals,” focusing on early biomarkers, intervention strategies and healthy ageing.
5. Innovations in Neurosurgery: Robotics, Imaging & Minimally Invasive Techniques
A technology-driven update for surgeons and general practitioners.
6. Trauma-Informed Care for Brain Injury & Psychological Wellbeing
An evolution of the multidisciplinary care session—integrating mental health, neuro-rehab and long-term support.
7. Women’s Brain Health: Hormones, Mental Health & Neurological Disorders
Addressing sex-specific risks, perimenopause/menopause effects, migraine, autoimmune disorders and mental wellbeing.
8. Digital Mental Health & Neurotechnology
Covering mental-health apps, remote monitoring, wearables, brain-computer interfaces and ethical concerns.
9. Movement Disorders: Early Diagnosis, Surgical Interventions & Supportive Care
A focused session for Parkinson’s, essential tremor, dystonia – could include updates on DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation).
10. Paediatric Brain Health: Development, Behaviour & Early Intervention
Building on the previous neuro-developmental session, but broader – covering learning disorders, behaviour, early red flags and supportive care pathways.
3-DAY AGENDA
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07:30 – 09:00
Registration & Refreshments
Session 1: TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
07:30
Registration & Refreshments
SESSION 1:
TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
Moderators: Dr. Adel Al Jishi
Speaker Bio
09:00
AHA/ ASA Stroke Guidelines Update
Dr. Hani Humaidan
Speaker Bio
09:20
Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Who Truly Benefits from Surgery?
Dr. Noora Al Musallam
Speaker Bio
09:40
Status Epilepticus 2025: An understanding to better management
Prof. Charles Oliver
Speaker Bio
Dr. Charles Matthew Oliver is the Medical Director at Amana Healthcare Bahrain, bringing over two decades of clinical and leadership experience across the UK, Australia, and the UAE. He holds a PhD in Health Systems Research from UCL and has authored over 80 publications.
10:00
Neuromuscular Emergencies: A Safe Approach
Dr. Elif Uygur
Speaker Bio
10:20
Q & A Session
10:30
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
10:50
Opening Ceremony
11:30
Prayer & Lunch Break
Session 2: HEADACHE & FACIAL PAIN IN THE CGRP ERA
SESSION 2:
HEADACHE & FACIAL PAIN IN THE CGRP ERA
Moderators: Dr. Adel Al Jishi
Speaker Bio
13:00
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Dr. Hosam Al Jehani
Speaker Bio
Dr. Hosam Al-Jehani is a highly distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon, Neurointensivist, and Neurointerventionalist in Saudi Arabia. He serves as an Assistant Professor at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University and directs the neurovascular programs at King Fahad University Hospital (Al Khobar) and King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam. He holds an MSc in Neurosciences and clinical fellowships from McGill University
13:20
Migraine
Dr. Jassim Al Hashel
Speaker Bio
13:40
Trigeminal Neuralgia & TACs: Practical Management Algorithms
Dr. Ram Vatwani
Speaker Bio
14:00
Q & A Session
14:10
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
Speaker Bio
Doctor Bio
Session 3: NEURODEGENERATION & BRAIN AGING
SESSION 3:
NEURODEGENERATION & BRAIN AGING
Moderators: Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctors Bio
14:30
Approach to the Patient with Cognitive Decline: A Practical Algorithm
Dr. Mahmood Alsaeed
Speaker Bio
Dr. Mahmood AlSaeed is a Consultant Geriatrician and Internal Medicine specialist practicing at Royal Bahrain Hospital and Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital. He also serves as the Director of Patient & Family Experience at Amana Healthcare Bahrain. With over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience across the UK, Ireland, and Bahrain, he holds a British Fellowship. Dr. AlSaeed specializes in dementia, stroke rehabilitation, movement disorders, and comprehensive care plans for older adults.
14:50
Dementia Subtypes in Clinical Practice: Recognizing the Patterns
Dr. Farzana Alsayed
Speaker Bio
Dr. Farzana Alsayed is a pioneering Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiology Specialist. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and completed advanced fellowships in neurophysiology and movement disorders in the USA.
Recognized as the first Bahraini female doctor in neurology, she currently practices at Royal Bahrain Hospital. She treats strokes, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, migraines, and nerve conditions.
15:10
Alzheimer’s Disease in 2025: From Biomarkers to Disease Modification
Dr. Roaa Khallaf
Speaker Bio
15:30
Language Disintegration as an Early Marker: Tracking Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Speaker Bio
Doctors Bio
15:50
Q & A Session
16:00
Coffee Break
Session 4: PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALISED BRAIN HEALTH
SESSION 4:
PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALISED BRAIN HEALTH
Speaker Bio
Doctors Bio
16:10
Precision Genomics: Translating Genetic Insights into Lifestyle Action
Dr. Cristina Skrypnyk
Speaker Bio
16:30
Personalized Neuro-Rehabilitation After Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Dr. Alaa Hassan
Speaker Bio
16:50
Q & A Session
16:55
Day 1 Wrap Up
SESSION 5: NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: FROM ESCALATION TO EARLY AGGRESSION
08:00
Refreshments
SESSION 5:
NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: FROM ESCALATION TO EARLY AGGRESSION
Moderators: Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
09:00
NMOSD: Current Management Lessons from a Real-World Case Scenario
Dr. Sajad Ahmad
Speaker Bio
09:20
Managing MS Beyond Relapse Control: Fatigue, Spasticity & Cognition
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Smoldering MS: Radiology Rebranding or Biological Reality?
Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
09:40
Family Planning in MS: Evidence, Ethics & Emerging Data
Dr. Namareq Al Jarki
Speaker Bio
10:20
Q & A Session
10:30
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
Speaker Bio
Doctor Bio
SESSION 6: EPILEPSY: BEYOND SEIZURE CONTROL
SESSION 6:
EPILEPSY: BEYOND SEIZURE CONTROL
Moderators: Dr. Adel Al Jishi
Speaker Bio
10:30
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: When to Escalate, When to Refer
Dr. Osama Abouelkhier
Speaker Bio
10:50
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures: Diagnosis and Management
Dr. Mohammad Asiry
Speaker Bio
Dr. Mohammed Asiry is a Consultant Epileptologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
He completed his Adult Neurology residency and Epilepsy Fellowship at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, followed by a Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Epilepsy and Stereo-EEG at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, United States.
His clinical and research interests focus on Stereo-EEG and epilepsy surgery.
11:10
New Anti-Seizure Medications
Dr. Mohamed Alkhaja
Speaker Bio
Dr. Mohamed AlKhaja is a Consultant Neurologist, Epileptologist, and Clinical Neurophysiologist in Bahrain, practicing at King Hamad University Hospital and the Bahrain Defense Force Hospital. An RCSI graduate, he holds qualifications from the Saudi Board of Neurology, European Board of Neurology, and the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology, specializing in epilepsy and nerve-muscle disorders.
11:30
Topic TBC
Dr. Haya Al Noaimi
Speaker Bio
Dr. Haya AlNoaimi, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Royal Medical Services, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital. She is board-certified by the Saudi Commission of Health Specialties and specializes in consultation-liaison psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine from McGill University, Canada.
Dr. AlNoaimi is dedicated to understanding the complexities of the human mind and improving mental health. Today, she will share insights on depression and anxiety, critical topics in our efforts to enhance mental health care.
11:50
Q & A Session
12:00
Prayer & Lunch Break
SESSION 7: MOVEMENT DISORDERS: DRUGS, DEVICES & DECISION-MAKING
SESSION 7:
MOVEMENT DISORDERS: DRUGS, DEVICES & DECISION-MAKING
Moderators: Dr. Farzana Alsayed
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
13:30
Parkinson’s Disease: Early Management in the Modern Era
Dr. Omar Jorani
Speaker Bio
Dr. Omar Aljorani specializes in adult neurology. He holds MRCP Neurology (UK), MRCP Medicine (UK), and Iraqi & Jordanian boards in Neurology. Currently, he is a consultant neurologist at the BDF Hospital in Bahrain. He provides consultations for a variety of neurological conditions, including headache, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. Dr Aljorani was a Senior Lecturer in Neurology at the Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain and currently in Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Bahrain. He is also a founding member of the Bahrain Neurological Society.
13:50
Red Flags for Atypical Parkinsonism
Dr. Omar Jorani
Speaker Bio
Dr. Omar Aljorani specializes in adult neurology. He holds MRCP Neurology (UK), MRCP Medicine (UK), and Iraqi & Jordanian boards in Neurology. Currently, he is a consultant neurologist at the BDF Hospital in Bahrain. He provides consultations for a variety of neurological conditions, including headache, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. Dr Aljorani was a Senior Lecturer in Neurology at the Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain and currently in Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Bahrain. He is also a founding member of the Bahrain Neurological Society.
14:10
Non-Motor Aspects of Parkinsons Disease and/or Movement Disorders (Video Presentation)
Dr. Seed Bohlega
Speaker Bio
Dr. Saeed Bohlega is a Senior Consultant Neurologist and Professor at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh and Alfaisal University. Trained at the University of British Columbia, he specializes in multiple sclerosis and neurophysiology. He founded and chaired the National Saudi Board of Neurology, serves as President of the Saudi Neurology Society, and is Past President of the Pan-Arab Union of Neurological Societies (PAUNS), publishing over 122 peer-reviewed papers.
14:30
Movement Disorders: A Practical Case-Based Approach
Dr. Sajad Ahmad
Speaker Bio
Dr. Sajad Ahmad is a Specialist Neurologist at Bahrain Specialist Hospital (BSH) with over 7 years of clinical experience. He holds an MD in Internal Medicine, a DrNB in Neurology, and an Advanced Certificate in Neurological Disease Management from Harvard Medical School.
A former Assistant Professor in New Delhi, his expertise covers stroke management, multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and neuro-interventions.
14:50
Dyskinesia in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Sarika Patil
Speaker Bio
Dr. Sarika Patil is an exceptionally qualified Consultant Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist practicing at KIMSHEALTH Hospital in Bahrain. Dr. Patil completed her advanced DM in Neurology at the prestigious Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals in Mumbai, followed by a highly specialized Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute. Her core clinical expertise spans: Parkinson’s Disease management and specialized post-doctoral training, Movement Disorders, including targeted Botox therapeutic injections. Advanced Neuro-Therapies including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) protocols, General Neurology, managing complex migraines, stroke care, dementia and epilepsy.
15:10
Q & A Session
SESSION 8: CRANIAL NERVE DISORDERS & DYSPHAGIA
SESSION 8:
CRANIAL NERVE DISORDERS & DYSPHAGIA
Moderators: Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
15:50
Bells Palsy: From Knowledge to Evidence-based Practice
Dr. Mohamed Rayes
Speaker Bio
Mohamed Alrayes, PT, MSc, is a physiotherapist specializing in orthopedic, neurological, and sports rehab with over 12 years of clinical experience. He holds an honors master’s from the University of Bahrain and has completed 500+ CME hours, including advanced neuro-oriented certifications in concussion management and dementia care. A dedicated researcher and educator, he has spoken at major forums like the Brain Health Conference and the 38th World Congress of Sports Medicine.
15:40
Dietary Management of Dysphasia in the Pediatric Setting
Dr. Natacha Ajaka
Speaker Bio
Natasha Ajaka is a senior Clinical Dietitian with 13+ years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s in Nutrition and a Master’s in Nutrition and Public Health from Kaslik University, Lebanon. Her expertise spans oncology, diabetes, gastrointestinal, and renal disorders across all age groups. She has published in international medical journals, hosted public health radio shows, and collaborates within multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, preventive medical nutrition care.
16:00
Expanding the Neurodevelopmental Spectrum of Rare Xq23 Microdeletion Involving DCX and PAK3: A Pediatric Case
Ms. Dora Safar & Ms. Zahraa Attaa
Speaker Bio
Dora Safar is a final-year medical student at RCSI Bahrain, originally from Kuwait, specializing in paediatric neurology and neurogenetics. She has collaborated on multiple neurological and vascular surgery research projects, presenting her work internationally in Qatar and Ireland. Additionally, Dora is a TEDx speaker and the founder and president of the Public Speaking Society at RCSI Bahrain, dedicated to advancing early recognition of rare paediatric neurological disorders.
Zahraa Alatta is a final-year medical student at RCSI Bahrain with a strong academic interest in paediatric neurology and neurogenetics. She is actively involved in clinical research, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based medicine for complex neurological disorders. Having completed diverse international clinical placements, Zahraa focuses her future practice on the early recognition, diagnosis, and management of rare neurological conditions in children.
10:20
Q & A Session
16:05
Day 2 Wrap Up and Coffee Break
WORKSHOPS FOR DOCTROS
16:15
Botox for spasticity
Dr. Jassim Al Hashel
Speaker Bio
Prof. Jasem Al-Hashel is a prominent Consultant Neurologist and Headache Specialist in Kuwait. He graduated from Kuwait University and completed his neurology residency and fellowship at McGill University, Canada. He holds Canadian (FRCPC) and American (FAHS) board certifications.
Currently, he is the Chairman of Neurology at Kuwait University and the President of the Kuwait Neurological Society. He established specialized headache and botulinum toxin clinics at Ibn Sina Hospital.
16:15
EDSS
Dr. Hani Humaidan
Speaker Bio
Dr. Hani Humaidan is a Consultant Adult Neurologist and Stroke Specialist in Bahrain. He earned his MD from Sultan Qaboos University, holds a Saudi Board in Neurology, and completed a Stroke Fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia.
Currently practicing at King Hamad American Mission Hospital and Al Salam Specialist Hospital, his clinical expertise includes managing stroke, epilepsy, advanced multiple sclerosis (MS) therapies, parkinson’s, and migraines.
16:15
NIHSS Masterclass
Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
WORKSHOPS FOR NURSES
16:15
External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Care: Essential Nursing Management and Patient Safety
Dr. Zainab Shamlan
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
16:15
NIHSS Algorithm
Dr. Namareq Al Jarki
Speaker Bio
Dr. Namareq Al-Jarki is a Senior Specialist Neurologist practicing in Kuwait. She has over 18 years of clinical experience, with a subspecialty focus on neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
She currently sees patients at Kuwait Hospital and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital. Her comprehensive expertise includes treating chronic headaches, epilepsy, stroke cases, Parkinson’s disease, and memory disorders.
SESSION 9: NEUROLOGY FOR THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: PRACTICAL DECISIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
08:00
Refreshments
SESSION 9:
NEUROLOGY FOR THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: PRACTICAL DECISIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
Moderators: Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
09:00
Headache Red Flags & When to Image
Dr. S Mohamed Alsaffar
Speaker Bio
Dr. Sayed Mohammed Al-Saffar is a Bahraini consultant neurologist with extensive experience across leading institutions in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. He trained at King Faisal Hospital and Research Center and has served as a consultant at Taj Medical Center, Al Mana General Hospital, Salmaniya Medical Complex and King Hamad American Mission Hospital. He also directed Salmaniya’s Neurology Residency Program and tutored at Arabian Gulf University. His clinical expertise includes stroke, multiple sclerosis, headaches, peripheral neuropathy, EEG, nerve conduction studies and Botox injections. An active American Academy of Neurology member, Dr. Al-Saffar has contributed significantly to research regarding multiple sclerosis prevalence and migraine conditions, maintaining a strong dedication to clinical excellence, continuous learning and medical education.
09:20
Dizziness Simplified: Peripheral vs Central
Dr. Omar Jorani
Speaker Bio
Dr. Omar Abduljabbar Aljorani specializes in adult neurology. He holds MRCP Neurology (UK), MRCP Medicine (UK), and Iraqi & Jordanian boards in Neurology. Currently, he is a consultant neurologist at the BDF Hospital in Bahrain. He provides consultations for a variety of neurological conditions, including headache, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. Dr Aljorani was a Senior Lecturer in Neurology at the Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain and currently in Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Bahrain. He is also a founding member of the Bahrain Neurological Society.
09:40
Common Cervical & Lumbosacral Radiculopathies
Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
10:00
Entrapment Neuropathies of Upper & Lower Limbs
Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
10:20
First Seizure: Immediate Management & Referral Pathway
Dr. Danah Aljaafari
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
10:40
Q & A Session
10:50
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
SESSION 10: NEURO IMAGING & AI
SESSION 10:
NEURO IMAGING & AI
Moderators: Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
11:10
Stroke Imaging: What We Need to Know
Dr. Tareq Al Taei
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
11:30
Imaging in Neuroradiological Mental Health Disorders
Dr. Bedoor Alomran
Speaker Bio
Dr. Bedoor Al Omran is a neuroradiologist at Bahrain defense force hospital with fellowship training in Neuroradiology from Vancouver General Hospital and holds the Saudi Board of Radiology certification. She serves as Co-Chair of RMS Research and is actively involved in medical education, research, and mentorship. Dr. Al Omran has presented and published her work at local and international conferences, with particular interests in neuroradiology, advanced neuroimaging, and academic collaboration. She is passionate about teaching and advancing evidence-based practice through research and innovation.
11:50
Network Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
Dr. Krishna Das
Speaker Bio
Dr. Kaumil Vipulkumar Kothari is a Consultant Neurologist currently practicing General Neurology and Stroke at Royal Bahrain Hospital. He holds a stellar academic foundation from Mumbai, India, where he completed his MD in General Medicine at Topiwala National Medical College before earning his DM in Neurology from BYL Nair Hospital, graduating as a prestigious Gold Medalist. He further completed a Fellowship in Neurointervention at Breach Candy Hospital. In his clinical practice, Dr. Kothari maintains a special interest in the complex evaluation, mechanism and treatment of stroke. He is a firm believer that thorough clinical examination serves as the absolute foundation of neurology, holding the philosophy that scanners can never replace the human touch. Grounded in clinical ethics and reality, he champions skill-based learning and remains highly passionate about integrating newer medical technologies into patient care.
12:10
Q & A Session
12:20
Prayer & Lunch Break
SESSION 11: NEUROMUSCULAR & RARE NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TARGETED THERAPY
SESSION 11:
NEUROMUSCULAR & RARE NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TARGETED THERAPY
Moderators: Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
13:40
Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy: What Must not be Missed
Dr. Mohamed Falah
Speaker Bio
Dr. Mohamed Binfalah is a Consultant Neurologist at University Hospital, Arabian Gulf University and an American board-certified specialist in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He has extensive clinical and academic experience in general neurology, neuromuscular disorders, headache medicine, and neurophysiology, with special expertise in EMG, sleep medicine, and advanced neurological procedures.
14:00
Inflammatory Neuropathies: When to Escalate Beyond IVIG
Dr. Mohamed Falah
Speaker Bio
Dr. Mohamed Binfalah is a Consultant Neurologist at University Hospital, Arabian Gulf University and an American board-certified specialist in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He has extensive clinical and academic experience in general neurology, neuromuscular disorders, headache medicine, and neurophysiology, with special expertise in EMG, sleep medicine, and advanced neurological procedures.
14:20
Changing the Course of SOD1 ALS: The Tofersen Era
Dr. Noor Abdulla
Speaker Bio
Dr. Noor Abdulla Ghuloom is a highly skilled Neurologist and Neuromuscular Specialist at Salmaniya Medical Complex and Bahrain Government Hospitals.
She holds a medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Bahrain. She recently completed her advanced clinical fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine and Electromyography (EMG) at McGill University Health Centre in Canada. Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, she specializes in neuromuscular disorders, nerve conduction, and clinical neurology.
14:40
Q & A Session
14:50
Coffee Break
SESSION 12: WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH
SESSION 12:
WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH
Moderators: Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctor’s Bio
15:05
Pregnancy and the Brain: Managing Neurological Emergencies, Eclampsia, and Safe Neuromodulation
Dr.
Speaker Bio
Doctors Bio
15:25
Women & Substance-Abuse Disorder
Dr. Ihab Rakha
Speaker Bio
Dr Ihab Rakha is a Consultant of Psychiatry, Consultant of Addiction Psychiatry, Head of Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit at the Psychiatric Hospital, WHO Focal point for substance-use disorders in Bahrain, Clinical tutor of psychiatry at RCSI University and former Clinical tutor of psychiatry, Arabian Gulf University.
He attained his Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery at the Alexandria Faculty of medicine. Additionally, he attained the Arab-Board in Psychiatry, Egyptian Board in Psychiatry as well as Membership of Royal College in Psychiatry (MRCPsych), UK. Recently, he obtained a clinical Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at McGill University, Montreal, Canada and International Society of Addiction medicine Fellowship Certificate.
15:45
Q & A Session
15:45
Group Photo Session
16:10
Closing Remarks & End of Conference
Sh. Daad Al Khalifa
Title: Precision Medicine in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: The Role of Multimodal Monitoring and Biomarkers
Speaker Bio
Sh. Daad Al Khalifa is a fourth-year medical student at RCSI – Bahrain. Having completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, she is currently pursuing her medical degree at RCSI Bahrain. Her academic and research interests are focused on neuroscience, precision medicine, and clinical research, reflecting a strong dedication to advancing evidence-based medical practices.
Ms. Lin Marze
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures: Diagnosis Without Damage Early Recognition, Accurate Diagnosis, and Evidence-Based Management
Speaker Bio
Lin Marze is a medical student and researcher at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain. Her research pursuits span a diverse range of disciplines, including endocrinology, internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, neurology, and space medicine. Dedicated to clinical scholarship, she aims to contribute to evidence-based advancements across these multifaceted medical fields.
Ms. Mehrunisa Bilal
Diagnostic Clues for Differentiating Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes from Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review
Speaker Bio
Mehrunisa Bilal is a medical student at RCSI Bahrain with a profound dedication to clinical research. Her academic interests focus on neurology and paediatrics, aiming to advance patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine. She has successfully contributed to several scoping reviews and actively acquires practical expertise via clinical observerships. Committed to professional development under leading clinicians, she aspires to pursue a career that integrates clinical excellence with meaningful research.
Mr. Mohammed Thokan
From Symptom Control to RNA-Targeted Disease Modification in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: Emerging Evidence for Del-Desiran
Speaker Bio
Mohammed Thokan is a medical student at RCSI Bahrain with a profound interest in neurology, neurosurgery, and neurodegenerative diseases. He is actively engaged in clinical research, possessing foundational expertise in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and manuscript preparation. His academic endeavors emphasize evidence-based medicine, clinical trial interpretation, and translating emerging scientific evidence into clinically meaningful outcomes to optimize patient care.
Mr. Mustafa Wasif
Alzheimer’s disease in 2025: From biomarkers to disease modification in real-world practice
Speaker Bio
Mustafa Wasif Ali is a final-year medical student and MB, BCh, BAO (Hons) candidate at RCSI Bahrain. His academic interests include neurology, pediatrics, clinical reasoning, and medical education. He focuses on deconstructing complex clinical concepts into structured frameworks to enhance deep understanding over rote learning. This methodology guides his research pursuits, emphasizing questions that translate into clinical awareness, meaningful learning, and patient-centered practice.
Ms. Nadia Fassy
Managing MS Beyond Relapse Control: Fatigue, Spasticity & Cognition
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Nadia Fassy is a second-year medical student at RCSI Bahrain dedicated to clinical research and evidence-based medicine. My focus involves utilizing structured literature reviews to evaluate complex chronic disease management. Previously a student society Research Officer, I specialized in database navigation (PubMed) and critical literature appraisal. My interests encompass medical education, patient-centered rehabilitation, and emerging technologies, aiming to bridge the gap between academic research and practical clinical application.
Ms. Roula Mohammed
NeuroImaging and AI: Acute Ischemic Stroke Imaging: The Shift from Time-Based to Tissue-Based Care
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Roula Mohammed is a medical student at RCSI Bahrain with a strong interest in neurology, stroke, and translational neuroscience. She is actively engaged in research across neuroscience, regenerative medicine, and space medicine, focusing on translating discoveries into clinical applications. She has contributed to reviews on spinal cord injury, neuroimaging, and microgravity physiology. Committed to medical education, she aims to develop innovative approaches that optimize neurological patient outcomes.
Ms. Zainab AlHaddar
Impact of Structured Family-Assisted Home Programs on Functional Recovery and Balance in Female Stroke Survivors in Bahrain
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Zainab Ali Ibrahim Al Haddar is a Senior Physiotherapist specialized in Neurorehabilitation with a decade of clinical experience. Her research focus encompasses neuroscience and neurological rehabilitation. She is also the author of From the Bottom of the Pit, a publication that eloquently portrays patients’ profound human experiences from a therapeutic perspective. Her work effectively bridges clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care.