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BHC 2025 SPEAKERS
Our esteemed Local & International Speakers at the Brain Health Conference 2026 covering topics related to brain health
Join us for what is going to be an amazing 3 knowledge-filled days of discovery
SPEAKERS
Our esteemed Local & International Speakers at the Brain Health Conference 2025 covering topics related to brain health and wellness
Join us for what is going to be an amazing 3 knowledge-filled days of discovery
Dr. Alaa Hassan
Neurological Rehab
Specialist
Speaker Bio
Dr. Alaa Hassan is the Therapy Lead at Amana Healthcare Bahrain. She holds master’s and doctoral degrees in physical therapy from the USA, specializing in neurological rehabilitation and internal ear conditions.
With over 17 years of experience from the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Hospital, she specializes in advanced neurorehabilitation. She is also a part-time lecturer at the University of Bahrain.
Dr. Bedoor Alomran
Neuroradiologist
Speaker Bio
Dr. Cristina Skrypnyk
Associate Professor
and Medical Director
Speaker Bio
Dr. Dora Safar
Final Year
Medical Student
Speaker Bio
Dr. Elif Uygur
Associate Professor &
Consultant Neurologist
Speaker Bio
Dr. Elif Uygur-Küçükseymen is an Associate Professor and Consultant Neurologist practicing at the Royal Bahrain Hospital. She holds a fellowship from Harvard Medical School and is certified by the European Board in Neurology.
Her clinical expertise includes managing cerebrovascular disease, neuromuscular disorders, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and epilepsy.
Dr. Farzana Alsayed
Consultant Neurologist
& Clinical Neuro Specialist
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.
Dr. Hani Humaidan
Consultant Neurologist
& Stroke Specialist
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.
Dr. Haya Al Noaimi
Consultant Psychiatrist
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.
Dr. Hosam Al Jehani
Assistant Professor
of Neurosurgery
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
Dr. Ihab Rakha
Consultant of Psychiatry
Speaker Bio
Dr. Ihab Rakha is a Consultant of Psychiatry & Addiction Psychiatry, Head of the Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit in Bahrain, and a WHO Focal Point for substance use disorders. He serves as a clinical tutor at RCSI and formerly at AGU. Dr. Rakha holds an MD from Alexandria University, Arab and Egyptian Boards in Psychiatry, and an MRCPsych (UK). He also completed an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at McGill University, holds an ISAM certificate, and has authored book chapters and articles.
Dr. Jassim Y Al‑Hashel
Consultant Neurologist
and Headache Specialist
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
Dr. Kaumil Kothari
Consultant Neurologist
Speaker Bio
Dr. Kaumil Kothari is a Consultant Neurologist at Royal Bahrain Hospital, specializing in stroke neurology evaluation and treatment. He earned an MD in General Medicine, a DM in Neurology with a Gold Medal from BYL Nair Hospital, and a Fellowship in Neurointervention from Breach Candy Hospital. A strong proponent of clinical examination and skill-based learning, Dr. Kothari integrates newer technologies with ethical practice to deliver high-quality, impactful educational sessions.
Dr. Krishna Das
Assistant Professor
of Neurosurgery
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
Dr. Ihab Rakha
Consultant of Psychiatry
Speaker Bio
Dr. Ihab Rakha is a Consultant of Psychiatry & Addiction Psychiatry, Head of the Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit in Bahrain, and a WHO Focal Point for substance use disorders. He serves as a clinical tutor at RCSI and formerly at AGU. Dr. Rakha holds an MD from Alexandria University, Arab and Egyptian Boards in Psychiatry, and an MRCPsych (UK). He also completed an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at McGill University, holds an ISAM certificate, and has authored book chapters and articles.
Dr. Jassim Y Al‑Hashel
Consultant Neurologist
and Headache Specialist
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
Dr. Kaumil Kothari
Consultant Neurologist
Speaker Bio
Dr. Kaumil Kothari is a Consultant Neurologist at Royal Bahrain Hospital, specializing in stroke neurology evaluation and treatment. He earned an MD in General Medicine, a DM in Neurology with a Gold Medal from BYL Nair Hospital, and a Fellowship in Neurointervention from Breach Candy Hospital. A strong proponent of clinical examination and skill-based learning, Dr. Kothari integrates newer technologies with ethical practice to deliver high-quality, impactful educational sessions.
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POSTER PRESENTATION
Our Aspiring Local & International Poster Presenters for the Brain Health Conference 2026
POSTER PRESENTATION
Our Aspiring Local & International Poster Presenters for the Brain Health Conference 2026
Sh. Daad Al Khalifa
Fourth-year
medical student
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. Fatima Atieh
Fifth-year
medical student
Speaker Bio
Ms. Fatima Atieh is a fifth-year medical student at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain with a strong interest in pediatrics, pediatric neurology, and clinical research. My academic interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, epilepsy, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine.
Ms. Lin Marza
Medical Student
& Researcher
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
Medical Student
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
Medical Student
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
Final-year
medical student
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
Medical Student
& Researcher
Speaker Bio
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
Medical Student
Speaker Bio
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
Senior Physiotherapist
specialized in Neuro
Speaker Bio
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.
Sh. Daad Al Khalifa
Fourth-year
medical student
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. Fatima Atieh
Fifth-year
medical student
Speaker Bio
Ms. Fatima Atieh is a fifth-year medical student at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain with a strong interest in pediatrics, pediatric neurology, and clinical research. My academic interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, epilepsy, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine.
Ms. Lin Marza
Medical Student
& Researcher
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
Medical Student
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
Medical Student
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
Final-year
medical student
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
Medical Student
& Researcher
Speaker Bio
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
Medical Student
Speaker Bio
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
Senior Physiotherapist
specialized in Neuro
Speaker Bio
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.