Dr. Pia Kiwan

Speech Title: Knowledge of Pre Pubertal Girls about Puberty in Low Socio Economic Class in an Arabic Country
Biography: Dr Pia Kiwan pediatrician neonatologist from Beirut Lebanon. Dr Pia has done her pediatric residency in Lebanon and pursued her neonatology fellowship in France. Dr Pia is also an assistant Professor in the University of Balamand where she is also conducting researches and forming pediatric residents. She has also worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a consultant in Malnutrition. Because she believes in awareness she has conducted this study about the awareness about puberty in pre pubertal girls in low socioeconomic status class in Lebanon

Dr. Anam Yahya

Speech Title: Silent Inflammation, Lasting Impact-Coronary Artery Aneurysms in Three cases of Atypical Kawasaki Disease
Biography: Dr Anam Yahya is a Paediatric trainee in the United Kingdom with interests in acute paediatrics, paediatric cardiology, and rheumatological conditions. She is currently undertaking paediatric rotation training at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH), a tertiary paediatric centre, with a specialist placement in paediatric nephrology. She is engaged in clinical research and quality improvement projects, including work on atypical inflammatory diseases in children. She has experience presenting at regional and national meetings and aims to further develop her academic portfolio alongside clinical training, with a particular interest in improving outcomes through early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care. She is a first author on a published audit following conference presentation in Archives of Disease in Childhood a leading international paediatric journal published by BMJ

Dr. Lara Bannout

Speech Title: Beyond Tradition: Facts That Shape Modern Pediatric Practice
Biography: Lara Bannout has completed her PhD from Beirut Arab University. She pursued postgraduate training in Pediatric Nutrition at Boston University. Dr. Bannout is a practicing pediatrician with a strong interest in evidence-based clinical practice and public health-oriented childcare. She is actively involved in parental education initiatives and health awareness programs, focusing on preventive pediatrics, early intervention, and culturally sensitive counseling to improve child health outcomes.

Dr. Umid Rustamuly Alimukhamedov

Speech Title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Complex of Minimally Invasive Technologies in Stabilizing the Respiratory Status of Preterm Infants
Biography: Umid R. Alimukhamedov, MD, is a neonatologist-intensivist at the Scientific Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and a PhD candidate conducting research on minimally invasive respiratory stabilization technologies in preterm infants. His professional interests include delivery room stabilization, LISA/MIST techniques, non-invasive ventilation, and prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. He is the author and co-author of scientific publications and conference abstracts and an active participant in international neonatal research and education programs. Dr. Alimukhamedov is also a winner and award recipient at several international medical and scientific conferences.

Ms. Zainab El-Sibai

Speech Title: Missed, Masked, and Misunderstood: Rethinking Autism Assessment in Girls

Biography: Zainab Sibai, MA, TD, is an educational psychologist, psychometrist, and special educator with over 11 years of experience in education and psychology. She specializes in comprehensive psychoeducational and neurodevelopmental assessment, with particular focus on autism, ADHD, learning differences, and emotional functioning. Zainab works with children, adolescents, adults, and families to gain a deeper understanding of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional profiles through evidence-based evaluation and individualized intervention planning. She is especially passionate about helping parents and individuals move beyond diagnostic labels to truly understand how their brain works. By translating complex assessment findings into clear, strengths-based, and practical strategies, she supports meaningful growth, regulation, and long-term success across home, school, and community settings.

Sabina Jafarova

Speech Title: Clinical and immunological manifestations and features of the course of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children with Covid-19

Biography: Sabina Jafarova is a Doctor Phd at Azerbaijan Medical University, based in Baku, Azerbaijan. They are responsible for their role at the university. Previously, Jafarova held a Phd position with MediClub. Jafarova holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Azerbaijan Medical University.

Mr. Enes Tuğrul

Speech Title: The Effect of Structured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy Home Program on Sensory Behavioral Responses in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Biography: He is completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Anamur. He completed his undergraduate education at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy as an honor student between 2013-2017. He was accepted to the master's program at Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy in 2018. He completed his master's degree and received his scientific specialization. In 2023, he was accepted to the doctoral education in the field of Neuroscience with the 1st regular acceptance and is continuing his doctoral education.

Dr Khiadi Tseloeva

Speech Title: Shuddering Attacks in Children: A Benign Phenomenon

Dr. Sara Shawki

Speech Title: Gut-Brain Axis in Children: Can Nutrition Shape Behavior and Neurodevelopment?

Dr. Rana Magdy Yehia

Speech Title: Approved Pharmacological Treatments for Childhood Obesity: A Review of Current Evidence and Clinical Applications

Dr. Aliya Kemal Ahsan

Speech Titles:
1. Zinc Micronutrient Deficiency and Its Prevalence in Malnourished Pediatric Children as Compared to Well-Nourished Children: A Nutritional Emergency
2. Early Outcomes of Tetralogy of Fallot Repair in Children with or Without Transannular Patch Implantation and Monocusp valve Use
3. Incidence and risk factors for acute kidney injury in children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery in a tertiary care center
4. Predictors of Short Versus Prolonged PCICU Stay After Primary Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot at a Tertiary Care Unit, Karachi: A Single-Center Study
5. Clinical Efficacy of Salbutamol Delivered via Nebulizer Versus Metered Dose Inhaler with Spacer and Mask in Wheezing Children
6. Frequency and pattern of adult congenital heart disease in a tertiary care cardiac hospital

Dr. Shahira Elmaadawy

Speech Title: Human metapneumovirus is one of the fatal viruses that infect infants and children

Dr. Gashaw Arega Mekonnen

Speech Title: Incidence Patterns of Newly Diagnosed Childhood Cancers at Ethiopia’s Largest Tertiary Referral Hospital : A Prospective Study

Mr. Abdulla Almahdi

Speech Title: Reading Skill Development in Bilingual Children with Cochlear Implants in Early Education: A Literature Review of Quantitative Outcomes

Dr. Gunay Salehova

Speech Title: Approach to Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders in Newborns

Biography: She is an experienced Pediatrician-Neonatologist and Reanimatologist with 18+ years in pediatric healthcare. A Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine specializing in pediatric infectious diseases. She excel in critical care, emergency medicine, and neonatal resuscitation. As a Senior Researcher, she spearhead pivotal roles in emergency care protocols and child mortality analysis. She has contributed significantly to UNICEF's "10 Steps to Breast Milk" initiative, reflecting her commitment to proactive healthcare strategies.

Dr. Uma Bucha

Speech Title: Effectiveness of Video Modeling to Teach Imitation Skills to Children with Autism in an Underprivileged Community on the Island Nation of Mauritius

Biography: Experienced behavior analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychology, Developmental Disabilities, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Parent and Staff Coaching. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's Degree focused in Psychology from Brunel University. Earned a Ph.D. degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Miss Safa Albustanji

Speech Title: The correlation between play pattern and language development among children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Biography: She is an SLP who is passionate about helping children with a wide range of difficulties in achieving their goals. Her interest is in Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC which include speech and language pathology and Rehabilitation. Her professional experiences has enabled me to become familiar with various medical, educational, and developmental domains. She possess excellent communication skills that enable me easily engage with all kinds of people from different cultural, religious, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as her leadership abilities to build strong and lasting professional relationships.

Dr. Camila Ahmadova

Speech Title: Conditions found in Newborns Born to Diabetic Mothers

Mrs. Dana R. Al- Salah

Speech Title: Food Allergies and Celiac Awareness and Challenges for Those Living With These Diseases

Biography: Dana Al Salah is a certified Food Allergy Coach, educator, and advocate who takes a holistic, family-centered approach to supporting those living with food allergies and celiac disease. As a mother of children with multiple allergies, she brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional knowledge in nutrition, the microbiome, and early childhood development. Dana is currently completing her certification as a breastfeeding consultant and proudly serves on the board of the Celiac Care Providers Society. She leads community efforts to make schools, restaurants, and public spaces more allergy-aware, inclusive, and safe for all.

Dr. Risto Simeonov

Biography: Ass. Prof. Dr. Risto Simeonov MD, PhD, was born in 1972 in Skopje, Macedonia. He graduated from Faculty of Medicine, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje“ in 1997. Started residency in PHI University Clinic of Pediatric Surgery in Skopje where in 2004 he becomes specialist in pediatric surgery. In 2018, he transferred in Private Health Institution “Acibadem Sistina“ Clinical Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery where he is currently enrolled as a chief of Pediatric Surgery department. In 2018, he defeated his doctoral thesis. Currently he is Assistant Professor of General and Pediatric Surgery in Faculty of Medical Sciences, “Goce Delcev“University-Shtip, Macedonia. Back then in 2009 he was the first one who made the first pediatric kidney transplantation. He has published more than 30 abstracts and many scientific articles in different journals and he is a coauthor of several student textbooks.

Dr. Linda Abu Jaber

Speech Title: Building Healthy Foundations: Promoting Healthy Habits and the Role of Well-Baby Checks in the MENA Region

Biography: Dr. Linda Abujaber-Ammari is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric infectious disease specialist with over 30 years of international experience. She completed her training at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Emory University, and later became certified in integrative and holistic medicine, medical acupuncture, and clinical homeopathy. She is the founder of Ask Dr. Linda, a parenting and pediatric education platform serving families and professionals across the MENA region. Dr. Abujaber has authored multiple books in both English and Arabic on breastfeeding, newborn care, early childhood nutrition, and natural management of pediatric conditions. Her work bridges traditional practices and modern evidence-based care, making her a leading voice in culturally competent pediatric health education. She currently practices at Abdali Hospital in Amman, Jordan.

Mrs. Brenda Takata

Speech Title: Treatment strategies for premature and newborn babies with a disorganized or dysfunctional suck pattern

Biography: Brenda Takata is an Occupational Therapist with specialty training on the NICU. She is also part of the teaching team for the Neonatal Oral Motor Assessment Scale. Brenda has worked at Queen of the Valley in West Covina, CA for 26 years, and has been an Occupational Therapist for 33 years.

Dr. Aytekin Ismayil Adilova

Speech Title: New in diagnostics and treatment of sepsis newborn

Biography: Dr. Aytakin Adilova is a pediatrician and associate professor in the Department of Neonatology at Azerbaijan Medical University. She graduated from the same university in 1991 and has over three decades of experience in pediatric and neonatal care. Throughout her career, she has worked in various hospitals and held key roles including pediatrician, neonatologist, and deputy director at the Republican Perinatal Center. She has actively participated in numerous international and national training programs focused on neonatal care, resuscitation, and teaching methodologies.

Mrs. Victoria Scott

Speech Title: The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Child Development: Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical Consequences
Biography: Victoria Scott holds a Certified Autism & Sleep Diploma and works as an independent practitioner focusing on child sleep and neurodevelopment. She previously served as Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and spent many years as a Health Visitor (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse), supporting families and promoting child health. Victoria is a registered adult and children’s nurse, having trained and worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Royal London Hospital. She has published work on child health, including Making Needs Visible in Community Practitioner (2010).

Dr. Nushaba Panahova

Speech Title: Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency: A Clinical Case Report

Biography: Dedicated Neonatologist with compassion, skills and extensive experience in well and sick care of newborn patients during neonatal period. Adept in communicating with patients in a way that can understand. Expert in prevention care strategies and accurate diagnoses. Personable professional able to relate to wide range of patients parents and staff. Motivational doctor with genuine love of children and desire to improve health and wellbeing of every patients.

Dr. Sawsan Mansour

Title: Growing Stronger: Evaluating the Impact of ART on Growth in Libyan HIV-Infected Children
Biography: Dr. Sawsan Mansour is a Arab board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of clinical, academic, and public health experience. She serves as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Tripoli and collaborated the infectious disease department with the Neonatal Care Unit at Tripoli University Hospital. Dr. Mansour has led and contributed to national programs on infant and young child feeding with UNICEF, including field implementation, data monitoring, and training. She is a Regional Board Lactation Consultant (MCFC), and holds a fellowship in Clinical Nutrition, alongside a diploma in Clinical Nutrition (UK) and certifications in project management and professional training. Her research focuses on pediatric infectious diseases, nutrition, and neonatal outcomes in vulnerable populations.

Dr. William Novick

Speech Title: Surgical Management of VSD with Severe Pulmonary Hypertension and Elevated Pulmonary Vascular Resistance

Biography: Dr. William Novick as a Assistant Professor in Division of Cardiac Surgery (pediatric cardiac surgery at LBCMC), promoted and Tenure gained in 1999 to Associate Professor and named Paul Nemir, Jr., M.D. Professor of International Child Health, promoted to Professor of Surgery 2000. Founded 2 501c3 non-profits to provide pediatric cardiac surgery and care to children in LMIC. In July 2001 was allowed by Dean of UTHSC-SOM to spend full-time as the Nemir Professor providing pediatric cardiac care and education to needy institutions in LMIC. Dr. Novick has operated in 34 countries outside the United States and has organized or taken teams to more than 50 institutions operating on nearly 10,000 children and educating hundreds of surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, cardiologists and nurses. Academically active he has published over 60 book chapters and peer-reviewed articles as making over 100 presentations at major National and International Conferences.

Dr. Canut Denisa Maria

Poster Presentation Title: Minimally Invasive Surgery in Paediatric Patients: Current Status and Future Directions

Dr. Swati Jagdish

Speech Title: How Early Boundaries Shape Adolescent Sexuality: Insights for Parents and Practitioners
Biography: Swati Jagdish is a psychologist by qualification, an award winning sexuality health educator, and a widely followed content creator. She is a three-time TEDx speaker & has been ranked among the Forbes Top 100 changemakers in the country. Swati is also a well-known social media influencer, popularly known as Maya’s Amma, where she blends psychology, parenting, mental health and progressive education into powerful, relatable content for audiences across the globe.

Dr. Shruti Mishra

Speech Title: Autism- Transition from childhood to adolescence – challenges and guide for professionals

Biography: Dr. Shruti Mishra is a dedicated and experienced Developmental Pediatrician with over 13 years of medical experience, including 7 years of specialized expertise in the field of developmental and behavioral pediatrics. Her clinical practice focuses on the early identification, diagnosis, and comprehensive management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions. She adopts a child-centered and family-focused approach, aiming to empower parents and caregivers through education, counseling, and goal-oriented interventions. Dr. Shruti is also passionate about early intervention, parent-mediated programs, and school readiness assessments. She regularly conducts training sessions for parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals and is actively involved in creating awareness around developmental disorders. Presently , she is attached to Rainbow Children Hospital , Hyderabad , India

Miss. Maral Ardalan Azarayesh

Title: A Rare Presentation of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease With Peripheral Neuropathy in a Pediatric Patient
Biography: She is a Year 6 undergraduate medical student aspiring to become a future pediatrician. She is currently involved in multiple pediatric-related research projects and would be delighted to present one of her unpublished studies as a poster. Her research focuses on the impact of early intervention, particularly in neurological illnesses affecting the pediatric population. She is passionate about contributing to the advancement of pediatric medicine through academic research and looks forward to sharing knowledge and collaborating with fellow pediatricians.