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Welcome

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Precision Pediatrics Conference: From Genomes to Care.

The Conference brings together pediatricians, geneticists, researchers, data scientists, and healthcare innovators to explore the latest advances in genomics and precision medicine in pediatric care and how precision medicine is transforming child health.

With the rapid translation of scientific discovery into clinical practice, this event provides a unique platform to shape the future of child health. The conference emphasizes translating cutting-edge research into real-world pediatric care.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our distinguished faculty for sharing their expertise in the field. We are also especially grateful to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their valued partnership and ongoing collaboration in pediatric genetics. We also thank our sponsors for their generous support, which has been essential to the success of this conference.

We hope you enjoy both the scientific program and the opportunity to experience our country’s culture and hospitality. I wish you a productive and inspiring conference.

Dr. Hind Alsharhan

Chairperson
College of Medicine, Kuwait University
Farwaniya Hospital and Kuwait Medical Genetics Center, MOH, Kuwait

Target Audience

  • Pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists
  • Geneticists and genetic counselors
  • Neonatologists
  • Clinical geneticists and genetic counselors
  • Researchers and academicians
  • Pharmacologists
  • Residents and fellows
  • Healthcare policymakers
  • Industry professionals and biotech innovators
Poster

Conference Theme

Precision Pediatrics
Metabolic Disorders
Prenatal Genetics
Innovation, Posters & Industry
Governance and Population Genetics
Population Genomics, Screening
Abstract & Future Collaborations

Conference Program

08:00-08:45
Registration
08:45-09:00
Welcome remarks
Theme 1 - Precision Pediatrics
Moderator: Prof. Tawfeq Bin Omran
09:00–09:45
Opening Keynote: No child left behind: The promise of precision pediatrics
Prof. Fowzan Alkuraya
09:45–09:50
Questions
09:50–10:15
Precision Craniofacial Surgery: Integrating Genomics with Contemporary Surgical Care
Dr. Jordan Swanson
10:15–10:20
Questions
10:20–10:45
Qatari Genome & Precision Medicine (Q Chip) +Premarital screening
Dr. Khalid Fakhro
10:45–10:50
Questions
10:50-11:15
From Genome to Exposome: Advancing Precision Health in Kuwait
Dr. Hamad Yaseen
11:15–11:20
Questions
11:20-11:45
A Decade of Novel Gene Discovery in Disabled Children Using Next Generation Sequencing
Prof. Majid Al-Fadhel
11:45–11:50
Questions
11:50–13:00
Lunch Break
Theme 2 — Metabolic Disorders
Moderator: Prof. Majid Al-Fadhel
13:00- 13:25
Precision Medicine in Diabetes
Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla
13:25–13:30
Questions
13:00- 13:25
First Human Gene Editing — The Baby KJ Story
Dr. Rebecca Ahrens
13:55–14:00
Questions
14:00–14:25
The Morbid Primary Mitochondrial Diseases in the GCC: The Known and Unknown
Dr. Naif Al-Montashiri
14:25–14:30
Questions
14:00–14:25
Insights from genomic sequencing in infants
Dr. Nancy Spinner
14:25–14:30
Questions
14:30–14:55
Precision Genomics in Obesity: From Evidence to Care
Dr. Ahmad Al-Serri
14:55–15:00
Questions
15:00-15:35
Precision Medicine for Rare Neurodegenerative Disorders: Lessons from Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Dr. Laura Adang
15:35–16:00
Coffee Break
16:00–16:20
Sponsored Symposium
16:20–16:25
Questions
16:25–16:50
Familial Hyperlipidemia
Dr. Ahmad Al-Sarraf
16:50–16:55
Questions
16:55-17:20
Pioneering Precision Medicine in the Middle East: Implementing Novel Therapies for Rare Diseases
Prof. Tawfeq Bin Omran
17:20–17:25
Questions
17:25-17:50
TBD
Prof. Fatma Al-Jasmi
Theme 3 — Innovation, Posters & Industry
Moderator: Prof. Majid Al-Fadhel
17:50–18:30
Poster Walk & Industry Showcase
18:30
Adjourn Day 1

Important Dates

Submission
Jan 30, 2026
Abstract Submissions Open
Deadline
Mar 15, 2026
Abstracts submission Deadline
Acceptance
Mar 20, 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notice
Final Posters
Apr 04, 2026
Final Posters Submission

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to submit abstracts sharing your creative concepts, original research, and practical experiences in precision pediatrics at the Precision Pediatrics Conference ‘From Genomes to Care’ (17-18 April 2026). Your participation will give you multiple opportunities to network with other researchers and providers around the world working on precision pediatrics. The two days of keynotes, symposia, oral and poster presentations will immerse you in the latest advances in genomics and precision medicine in pediatric care.    Abstract Submission Guidelines for e-Posters

Abstract Submission Guidelines for e-Posters
  1. Abstracts must be submitted using the form given below.
  2. An abstract of any scientific work relevant to best practices in precision pediatrics may be submitted for consideration.
  3. These may include full clinical studies, research results or interesting case reports or new technique relevant to the conference topic.
  4. Abstract content must meet the standard of an academic / scientific presentation.
  5. Abstracts should avoid any commercial promotion and those containing any such bias will not be considered.
  6. The abstracts must not be more than 350 words in length and must meet the standard international format consisting of an Introduction, Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions.
  7. The abstract must be based on original research or original clinical case studies. Also, previous presented research in past international meetings may be accepted.
  8. The Scientific Poster Committee will evaluate the abstracts for their relevance to the conference theme, their scientific content, their novelty and whether a logical process and structure has been followed in the scientific work and make the final selection of the abstracts for poster and presentation.
  9. The submitting author will receive all correspondence about the abstract so we advise that the submitting author details that are entered are the same details as those of the presenting author.
  10. Multiple abstracts may be submitted.
Guidelines for Submission of the Accepted (final) E-Posters

Electronic poster or E-Poster is similar to traditional paper poster but displayed on a large LED television screen. This is not a paper/printed poster. It will be viewed at the E-Poster Stations during all days of the conference. The posters must be submitted as electronic documents in PDF format a single piece measuring 90 cm in height and 70 cm in width (format attached) Orientation: Portrait format. Poster format should include introduction, materials and methods, results and conclusions. The final poster must cover exactly the same material as mentioned in the abstract. Any deviations of Abstracts must be submitted by email only. It is recommended that the Poster title be: Arial Black font with a font size of 30 and body text should be with a font size of 25 with single line spacing, however, other fonts and sizes could be used. Do not use all UPPER-CASE characters in your poster. The images or illustrations (clips arts, graphs, diagrams, and drawings) must be in high resolution EPS file format with a 300 dpi (dots per inch). For any withdrawals, the presenter should notify the organizer in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the conference.

Abstracts not complying with the specified format will not be considered

Online Registration

Please fill the form below, all fields are required.

Total: 10 KWD

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