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AMSTRO 2026 Global Oncology Conference - Program

February 6-8, 2026
"Shaping the Future of Cancer Care: Regional Voices. Global Collaboration."
Zayed University Convention Center, Dubai, UAE
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Day 1: Thursday, February 6, 2026

Theme: Leadership, Diplomacy, and Regional Action
08:00 - 09:00
Registration
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 09:20
Keynote
Embracing the Future of Radiation Oncology
Prof. John Armstrong, Past President of IARO, Ireland
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Chair: Dr. Layth Mula-Hussain

09:20 - 09:50
Presidential Fireside Panel
Leading Together: Shaping the Future of Global Oncology Through Regional Collaboration
Dr. Mohammad Faheem, Dr. Banu Atalar, Dr. Khalid Balaraj, Dr. Mouza Al Ameri, Dr. Abdulrahman Bin Sumaida
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Speakers:

• Dr. Mohammad Faheem, President-elect, FARO & Executive Director, PSCO, Pakistan

• Dr. Banu Atalar, President, TROD, Turkey

• Dr. Khalid Balaraj, Chairman, Oncology Services, Tawam Hospital, UAE

• Dr. Mouza Al Ameri, President, EORA, UAE

• Dr. Abdulrahman Bin Sumaida, President, ESRO, UAE

Chairs: Dr. Hussien Alkushi, Mr. Abdulla Alhammadi

09:50 - 10:00
Welcome Remarks
Opening Remarks: Setting the Stage for AMSTRO's Inaugural Meeting
Prof. M. Saiful Huq, Vice President, AMSTRO
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Chair: Dr. Hamda Al Neyadi

10:00 - 10:25
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Dr. Abdalla Alnajjar, H.E. Dr. Raja Al Gurg, and distinguished guests
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Speakers:

• Dr. Abdalla Alnajjar, President, ASTF

• H.E. Dr. Raja Al Gurg, Chairperson, Al Jalila Foundation, UAE

• Representative from Dubai Health Authority

• Dr. Hamda al Neyadi, Group Marketing & Comms Director, SEHA, UAE

• Dr. Michael Allen, Provost of Zayed University, UAE

• Dr. Hussien Alkushi, Dr. M. Saiful Huq, AMSTRO Board members

Chair: Dr. Nadeem Pervez

10:25 - 10:30
Introduction
Introduction of Opening Keynote Speaker HRH Princess Dina Mired
Prof. M. Saiful Huq, Vice President, AMSTRO
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Presenter: Prof. M. Saiful Huq, Vice President, AMSTRO

10:30 - 11:00
Keynote
Equity, Dignity, and Leadership: Reimagining Cancer Care for All
Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Mired, Jordan
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Chair: Prof. M. Saiful Huq

11:00 - 11:30
Break
Coffee Break
11:30 - 11:40
AMSTRO Society Address
AMSTRO's Mission, Vision, and Goals
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Ghamdi, Board member, AMSTRO
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Chair: Dr. Thuraya Alhajri

11:40 - 12:00
Keynote
From Global Priorities to Regional Action: Advancing Equitable Radiotherapy in the AMSTRO Region
Dr. May Abdel-Wahab, Director, Division of Human Health, IAEA, Vienna
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Chair: Ms. Buthaina Al Ameri

Co-Chair: Prof. Saiful Huq

12:00 - 12:20
Keynote
Cancer Control Beyond Clinics: The Power of Policy, Advocacy, and Political Will
H.E. Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, President-Elect, UICC
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Chair: Dr. Wilfred Ngwa

Co-Chair: Dr. Taghreed Al-Hindi

12:20 - 12:30
Video Message
Video Message from ASTRO President
Prof. Neha Vapiwala, MD, President, ASTRO, USA
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Chair: Dr. Mohamad Faheem

12:30 - 12:35
Rapporteur Summary
Toward Action: Key Takeaways and Next Steps
Dr. Agha Hammad Khan, Radiation Oncologist, Pakistan
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Chair: Dr. Yashaswini Shivashankara

12:35 - 14:00
Break
Lunch Break and Jummah Prayer
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote
Brainrot or Breakthrough? What "67" Can Teach Oncology AI?
Cupid Chan, CEO, Pistevo Decision, USA
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Speaker: Cupid Chan, CEO, Pistevo Decision, USA

14:30 - 15:00
Panel
From Survival to Purpose: Patient Voices Shaping the Future of Cancer Care
HRH Princess Dina Mired, Dr. Mareya Almarzouqi, Dr. Navid Madani
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Panelists:

• Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Mired, Jordan

• Dr. Mareya Almarzouqi, General Physician Abu Dhabi UAE

• Dr. Navid Madani, USA

Chair: Dr. Wil Ngwa

Co-Chair: Dr. Muneeb Uddin Karim

15:00 - 15:20
Keynote
Emerging Opportunities in Radiation Oncology: Overcoming Dissemination and Implementation Challenges
Prof. Matthias Guckenberger, President, ESTRO
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Chair: Dr. Jamal Khader

Co-Chair: Dr. Laraib Khan

15:20 - 15:40
Keynote
From Evidence to Equity: Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care Everywhere
Dr. Julie Gralow, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, ASCO, USA
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Chair: Dr. Sundus Yahya

Co-Chair: Dr. Mourad Salam

15:40 - 16:00
Panel
Global Expertise, Regional Impact: Building the Medical Physics Workforce Together
Dr. Andrew Maidment (AAPM), Dr. Mohammad Hassan Kharita (MEFOMP)
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Panelists:

• Dr. Andrew Maidment, President-Elect, AAPM, USA

• Dr. Mohammad Hassan Kharita, President, MEFOMP, UAE

Chair: Dr. Rabih Hammoud

Co-Chair: Wsam Ghandourh

16:00 - 16:20
Break
Coffee Break
16:20 - 16:50
Young Leaders Panel
Next-Generation Voices: Challenges and Opportunities in Cancer Care Across the AMSTRO Region
Dr. Elaf Wael, Dr. Fatima Shaukat, Dr. Khadija Al-Madailwi, Mr. Mohammed Al Ghaferi, Dr. Yara Alkanash
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Panelists:

• Dr. Elaf Wael, Resident in Surgical Oncology, UAE

• Dr. Fatima Shaukat, Radiation Oncology, Pakistan

• Dr. Khadija Al-Madailwi, Radiation Oncology, Oman

• Mr. Mohammed Al Ghaferi, Medical Physics, Oman

• Dr. Yara Alkanash, Medical Oncology, UAE

Chair: Dr. Issa Mohammad

Co-Chair: Dr. Hiba Siddiqui

16:50 - 17:25
Oral Abstract Session
Best of AMSTRO: Top Scientific Abstracts Across Disciplines
Dr. Yumna Ali, Dr. Maham Khan, Dr. Ahmed Mohyeldin, Dr. Ali Abdelaziz Eid
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Presenters:

• Dr. Yumna Ali, Radiation Oncology, Pakistan

• Dr. Maham Khan, Radiation Oncology, Pakistan

• Dr. Ahmed Mohyeldin, Clinical Oncology, Egypt

• Dr. Ali Abdelaziz Eid, Medical Physics, Bahrain

Chairs: Dr. Khalifa Alkaabi, Dr. Khadiga Mohammed, Ms. Iqbal Al Amri, Ms. Shagufta Tasneem

17:25 - 17:40
Clinical & Psychosocial Keynote
Psychological Injury in Cancer Care
Dr. Ahmed Abdulaziz Alnajjar, UAE
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Chairs: Dr. Mushabbab Al Asiri, Dr. Sehrish Abrar

17:40 - 18:25
Global Public Forum
Ask the World's Cancer Leaders: A Live Global Public Forum
Global Cancer Leaders
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Chair: Dr. Abdalla Alnajjar

18:25 - 18:30
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks and Day 1 Wrap-Up
Dr. Nadeem Pervez

Day 2: Friday, February 7, 2026

Theme: Health Systems, Science, and Regional Empowerment
08:00 - 09:00
Poster Walk
Poster Walk / Judged
Authors of posters | AMSTRO Judges
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Presenters: Authors of posters

Judges: AMSTRO Judges

09:00 - 09:20
Keynote
From Evidence to Impact: Building the Oncology Workforce as the Foundation of Strong Health Systems
Prof. Wilfred Ngwa, Founding Director, Global Health Catalyst
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Chair: Dr. Andrew Maidment

Co-Chair: Dr. Patrizia Porcu

09:20 - 09:50
Panel
Imaging to Impact: Implementing the WHA Resolution for Cancer Care in the AMSTRO Region
Dr. Mohamed Fawzi, Mr. Mark Stoesz
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Panelists:

• Dr. Mohamed Fawzi, Advisor, MOH and Population, Egypt

• Mr. Mark Stoesz, Enterprise Solutions and Partnerships, UAE

Chair: Dr. Hedvig Hricak

09:50 - 10:20
Industry Executive Panel
From Innovation to Impact: Industry's Role in Building Sustainable Cancer Systems
Dr. Sasa Mutic (Varian), Mr. Olivier Legrain (IBA), Dr. Rock Mackie, and others
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Panelists:

• Dr. Sasa Mutic, President, Varian

• Mr. Olivier Legrain, CEO, IBA

• Dr. Rock Mackie, Executive Chairman, Leo Cancer Care

• Dr. AI Zhang, President, CEO, United Imaging Healthcare

• Mr. Mahmud Hasan, Founder and CEO, Mvision AI

Chair: Prof. M. Saiful Huq

10:20 - 10:50
Hospital CEO Panel
From Vision to Delivery: Leading Cancer Care Across Diverse Health Systems
Dr. Aly AbdelRazek (GICC), Dr. Muhammad Nasim Sabir (PMC), Mr. David Jelley (Mediclinic)
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Panelists:

• Dr. Aly AbdelRazek, CEO, GICC, UAE

• Dr. Muhammad Nasim Sabir, CEO, PMC, UAE

• Mr. David Jelley, Director Mediclinic, UAE

Chair: Dr. Abdulrahman Bin Sumaida

10:50 - 11:05
Break
Coffee Break
11:05 - 11:25
Scientific Invited Lecture
Adaptive and Emergency Radiotherapy
Prof. Junjie Wang
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Chair: Ms. Nurgul Yilmaz

11:25 - 11:35
Technology Showcase
Health System and Technology Innovations: Advancing Modern Cancer Care
Dr. Khalid Balaraj and Dr. Hamda al Neyadi, SEHA
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Chair: Dr. Asim Amjad

11:35 - 12:05
Technology Showcase
Innovations in Radiotherapy
Dr. Nour Uri Alokaily
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Chair: Dr. Sercan Yilmaz

12:05 - 12:25
Technology Showcase
IBA's Proton Therapy Solutions: Medical Necessity or Luxury?
Dr. Mou Chergou, IBA Vice President Commercial Operations EMEA
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Chair: Dr. Nandan Shanbag

12:25 - 12:45
Technology Showcase
Vision RT Reimagined SGRT: Sim, Plan, Treat, Dose End to End Work
Mr. Said Elhaffari
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Chair: Dr. Waseem Sharieff

12:45 - 13:05
Technology Showcase
Mevion Leadership and Proton Therapy - S250FIT System
Mr. Gokay Celik
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Topic: Transitioning to Linac Vault Size Ultra Compact 4th Generation Proton Therapy System with Mevion S250FIT

Chair: Dr. Nadir Kucuk

13:05 - 14:00
Break
Lunch Break

14:00 - 18:00 | Parallel Scientific Sessions

Session I: Where Evidence is Changing Practice in Solid Tumor Oncology

Chairs: Dr. Ram Singarachari (Mediclinic UAE), Dr. Ikram Burney (SQCCRC, Oman)

14:00 - 14:05
Opening
Opening Remarks
Dr. Mourad Sallam, Gulf International Cancer Center, UAE
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14:05 - 14:25
NSCLC
Immunotherapy in Early-Stage NSCLC: Shaping the Future of Curative Intent Therapy
Dr. Emad Anwar Dawoud, Tawam Hospital, UAE
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14:25 - 14:45
Head & Neck
Redefining Systemic Therapy in Advanced HNSCC: From Platinum and Cetuximab to Immunotherapy and Beyond
Dr. Taher Abu Hejleh, Abdali Hospital, Jordan
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14:45 - 15:05
Breast Cancer
Adjuvant CDK4/6 Inhibitors in Early Breast Cancer: Shifting the Standard of Care
Dr. M Husam Marashi, Tawam Hospital, UAE
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15:05 - 15:25
Breast Cancer
Triple-Positive Breast Cancer: MBC First-Line Therapy
Dr. Sundus Yahya, Tawam Hospital, UAE
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15:35 - 16:05
Break
Coffee Break

Session II: Precision Oncology & Future Directions in GI, GU and Gynae Cancers

Chairs: Dr. Asim Jamal Sheikh (SQCCRC, Oman), Dr. Ajlan Al Zaki (Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi)

16:05 - 16:25
Colon Cancer
Checkpoint Inhibitors in MSI-H Colon Cancer: Expanding the Horizon
Dr. Diaeddine Trad, Burjeel Hospital, UAE
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16:25 - 16:45
Colon Cancer
Tailoring Adjuvant Therapy in Colon Cancer Using ctDNA
Dr. Aladdin Marraoui, GICC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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16:45 - 17:05
Gastric Cancer
Frontline Management of Advanced Gastric Cancer
Dr. Hassan Sheheryar, American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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17:05 - 17:25
GU Cancer
Optimizing Pre-operative Treatment in Bladder Cancer
Dr. Syed Hammad Tirmazy, Dubai Health Authority, UAE
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17:25 - 17:45
Gynecologic Cancers
Modern Systemic Strategies for Gynecologic Cancers: Expanding the Role of Immunotherapy
Dr. Fathi Azribi, American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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17:55 - 18:00
Closing
Closing Remarks
Dr. Ikram Burney, SQCCRC, Muscat, Oman

Session I: Global Perspectives in SBRT & Hypofractionation

Chairs: Dr. Hissa Abdulla (Qatar), Dr. Fawzi Abuhijla (Jordan), Dr. Kim (UAE), Dr. Reem Albeech (KSA), Dr. Humaira Mahmood (Pakistan)

14:00 - 14:05
Opening
Opening Remarks
Dr. Fatima Shaukat, Cyberknife & Tomotherapy Centre, Karachi, Pakistan
14:05 - 14:25
Breast Cancer
Ultra-Hypofractionation in Breast Cancer: Current Data and Clinical Integration
Dr. Sean Park, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA
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14:25 - 14:45
Prostate & GU
SBRT & Adaptive RT in GU Cancers
Dr. Mohamed Shelan, University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
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14:45 - 15:05
NSCLC
Role of SBRT in NSCLC
Dr. Anoud Alnsour, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman
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15:05 - 15:25
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Use of SBRT in Localized Disease
Dr. Ramiz Abu Hijlih, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman
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15:25 - 15:45
Oligometastatic Disease
From Clinical Evidence to Global Application of SABR
Dr. Mutlay Sayan, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston
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15:45 - 16:15
Break
Coffee Break

Session II: Technology, Precision and Research in Modern Radiation Oncology

Chairs: Dr. Zeinab Al Haddad (Bahrain), Dr. Muhammad Al Dohan (KSA), Dr. Ibrahim Al Otain (KSA), Dr. Carla Hajj (UAE), Dr. Reem Ujaimi (KSA)

16:15 - 16:35
Hepatobiliary
Practical Aspects of Liver Motion Management in RT
Dr. Khaled Alrabiah, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh
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16:35 - 16:55
GI Cancers
MR-Guided Radiotherapy in GI Cancers
Prof. Banu Atalar, Acibadem University, Turkey
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16:55 - 17:15
LATTICE & GRID SFRT
Clinical SFRT & Minibeam Experience
Dr. Sean S. Park, Mayo Clinic, USA
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17:15 - 17:35
Artificial Intelligence
AI Driven Adaptive Radiotherapy – Transforming Precision in GI Malignancies
Dr. Zahid Almandhari, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center, Oman
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17:35 - 17:55
Oncology Research
Structuring from Concept to Clinical Impact
Dr. Andrew Loblaw, Sunnybrook Hospital, University of Toronto
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17:55 - 18:00
Closing
Closing Remarks
Dr. Mohammad Faheem, PSCO-Executive Director, FARO-President Elect

Session 1 (Workshop): Mentorship and Research: Catalysts for Professional Growth

Chairs: Dr. Ghada Aldosary (KSA), Dr. Bashkim Ziberi (North Macedonia)

14:00 - 14:15
Workshop
Why Mentorship Matters: From Patient Care to Professional Growth
Dr. Will Ngwa, USA
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14:15 - 14:30
Workshop
Lessons from Mentorship in Oncology and Innovation
Dr. Rockwell Mackie, USA
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14:30 - 14:45
Workshop
Quality Improvement Research: Linking Mentorship to Impactful Research and Leadership
Dr. Jazieh Abdulrahman, USA
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14:45 - 15:05
Workshop
Trials and Lessons from Regional Professionals
Ms. Iqbal Alamri (Oman), Dr. Wsam Ghandourah (Saudi Arabia)
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15:05 - 15:20
Interactive
Interactive Segment: Leveraging Mentorship and Research
Dr. Ghada Aldosary, Saudi Arabia
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15:20 - 15:35
Break
Break

Session 2: Snap Oral Abstracts - Education, Training, and Innovation

Chairs: Dr. Wamied Abdulrahman, Mr. Nadir Kucuk, Dr. Khalsa Al Shukaili

15:35 - 16:15
Oral Abstracts
Snap Oral Abstract Presentations (7 min each)
Mr. Md. Jobairul Islam, Dr. Swapna Lilly Cyriac, Mr. Moaz Mohammed Zakaria, Mr. Hamid Jamil, Ms. Duaa Alhawi
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Presentations:

• Evaluation of Planning Target Margins in Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy: A Multicentric Experience from Bangladesh - Mr. Md. Jobairul Islam

• Improving Setup Precision in DIBH Radiotherapy for Left-Sided Breast Cancer - Dr. Swapna Lilly Cyriac (India)

• Comparative Evaluation of DIR-Based Auto-Adaptive, Manual, and Semi-Automated Contouring for Pelvic OARs - Mr. Moaz Mohammed Zakaria (UAE)

• Development and Validation of a Low-Cost Prostate Brachytherapy Ultrasound QA Phantom - Mr. Hamid Jamil (Pakistan)

• Optimizing Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Survivors: A Comparative Study of Vaginal Doses - Ms. Duaa Alhawi (Saudi Arabia)

Session 3: Innovations in Radiation Therapy & Brachytherapy: AI and Automation

Chairs: Dr. Saad Aldelaijan, Ms. Iqbal Alamri, Dr. Kamran Fathi

16:15 - 16:35
AI
AI and Automation: Preparing for the Future of Medical Physics
Dr. Gustavo Oliviera, USA
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16:35 - 16:55
Brachytherapy
The Brachytherapy Renaissance: Education and Skills Expansion for Modern Practice
Mr. Arjit Baghwala, USA
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16:55 - 17:10
Technical Innovations
Technical Innovations in Regional Radiation Therapy Services
Dr. Rabih Hammoud, Qatar
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Session 4: Building the Future Workforce: Regional Education and Training Roadmap

Chairs: Dr. Abdulaziz Alhazmi, Dr. Amjad Hussein, Mr. Sulaiman Al Souti

17:10 - 17:20
Education
Medical Physics for Therapeutic Radiation Education and Training: The Saudi Arabian Experience
Dr. Ismail Aldahlawi, Saudi Arabia
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17:20 - 17:30
Education
Current Landscape of Radiation Therapy Education and Training in the EMRO and Asia Region
Ms. Zaheeda Mulla, Saudi Arabia
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17:30 - 17:50
Roundtable
Roundtable Discussion: Unifying Regional Efforts Towards a Collaborative Education and Training Ecosystem
Dr. Hassan Kharita, Dr. Ismail Aldahlawi, Ms. Zaheeda Mulla
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17:50 - 18:00
Closing
End of Session Feedback and Closing
Dr. Abdulaziz Alhazmi, Ms. Zaheeda Mulla
18:00 - 21:00
Social
Conference Dinner

Day 3: Saturday, February 8, 2026

Theme: Capacity Building, Commitment, and the AMSTRO Way Forward
09:00 - 09:20
Panel
Redefining Expertise: Medical Physics Education and Practice in the AI Era
Dr. Andrew Maidment, President-Elect, AAPM, USA
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Chair: Dr. Ali Balbaid

Co-Chair: Razan Muzahmi

09:20 - 09:40
Keynote
Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Cloud Powered by AI
Prof. Saiful Huq, Vice President, AMSTRO
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Chair: Dr. Nasser Al Rajhi

Co-Chair: Dr. Sarah Akhter

09:40 - 10:00
Keynote
From Physics to Patients: The Promise of Quantum Medicine in Cancer Care
Dr. Gustavo Olivera, CEO Quantum Theranostics, USA
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Chair: Dr. Rabih Hammoud

Co-Chair: Dr. Wajeeha Anjum

10:00 - 10:30
Keynote
Faculty as Infrastructure: Scaling Training for Sustainable Cancer Care
Dr. Jamal Khader, Chair, KHCC Academy for Training & Education
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Chair: Dr. Fatima Shaukat

Co-Chair: Dr. Yumna Ahmed

10:30 - 10:50
Break
Coffee Break
10:50 - 11:50
Closing Plenary & Declaration
AMSTRO Declaration: A Shared Commitment to the Future of Cancer Care
Dr. Nadeem Pervez & Prof. M. Saiful Huq
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Speakers:

• Dr. Nadeem Pervez, General Secretary, AMSTRO

• Prof. M. Saiful Huq, Vice President, AMSTRO

Chair: Dr. Nadeem Pervez

Moderator: Prof. M. Saiful Huq

11:50 - 12:00
Closing Ceremony
Formal Closing of AMSTRO 2026
Dr. Nadeem Pervez

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Zayed University Convention Center

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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