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BHC 2026 SESSIONS
- PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALIZED BRAIN HEALTH
- SLEEP, CIRCADIAN RHYTHM & COGNITIVE RESILIENCE
- NEUROINFLAMMATION & THE GUT–BRAIN AXIS
- BRAIN LONGEVITY: PREVENTING COGNITIVE DECLINE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
- INNOVATIONS IN NEUROSURGERY: ROBOTICS, IMAGING & MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNIQUES
- TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOR BRAIN INJURY & PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING
- WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH: HORMONES, MENTAL HEALTH & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
- DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTH & NEUROTECHNOLOGY
- MOVEMENT DISORDERS: EARLY DIAGNOSIS, SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS & SUPPORTIVE CARE
- PAEDIATRIC BRAIN HEALTH: DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOUR & EARLY INTERVENTION
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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7:30 – 8:25
Registration & Refreshments
SESSION 1:
BRAIN HEALTH PART 1 – LIFESTYLE
Moderators: Dr Adel Al Jishi | Dr Farzana Alsayed | Dr Nawal Al Hamar
08:30 – 08:50
Genomics of a Healthy Brain- The Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle
Dr Cristina Skyrpnyk
10:50 – 11:00
Q & A Session
11:00 – 11:30
Opening Ceremony
11:30 – 12:30
Prayer & Lunch Break
END OF DAY 1
SESSION 3:
MENTAL HEALTH & COGNITIVE WELLBEING
Dr Charlotte Kamel | Dr Haya Al Noaimi
08:00 – 08:55
Refreshments
SESSION 4:
BRAIN HEALTH FUNDAMENTALS & COMMON DISORDERS
Dr Suzan Noori | Dr Salil Gupta
09:00 – 09:20
Stroke: Acute Management and Prevention
Dr Noora Al Musallam
10:40 – 10:50
Q & A Session
11:20 – 13:20
Friday Prayer & Lunch Break
13:20 – 13:50
Sponsor Promo: Abbvie
Regain Migraine-free Days with Effective Sustained Prevention – Role of Aquipta
Dr Mohamed Al Khaja
15:30 – 15:45
Sponsor Promo: Pfizer
New treatment paradigm in migraine management – Let’s make it simple with on medication
Dr Mohamed Al Khaja
END OF DAY 2
08:00 – 08:55
Refreshments
SESSION 7:
ADDICTION REHABILITATION AND WELLBEING
Dr Charlotte Kamel | Dr Abdulhadi Al Saei
9:00 – 9:20
Addiction Rehabilitation & the Brain
Dr. Ihab Rakha
10:10 – 10:20
Q & A Session
10:20 – 10:35
Sponsor Promo: Pfizer
The First Only Oral CGRP Receptor Antagonist to Treat and Prevent Migraine – What you need to Know
Dr S. Mohamed Al Saffar
SESSION 8:
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CARE FOR BRAIN INJURIES & NEURODEGENARITIVE DISORDERS
Dr Ahmed Al Ansari | Dr Fatema Naema
11:55 – 12:15
Available Services in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Dr Maisa Al Khenaizi
12:15 – 12:30
Q & A Session
12:30 – 13:45
Prayer & Lunch Break
14:55 – 15:10
Coffee Break
17:20 – 17:35
Closing Remarks
END OF CONFERENCE