Diagnostic Conference Program 2025

Dr. Sonal Arjuna

Radiology Consultant | United Arab Emirates

American board certified radiologist with over 14 year experience working cross continents in US, India and UAE, with focus on teleradiology since past 4 years

Dr. Sneha Bopche

Specialist Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

I am an experienced radiologist working in Dubai since 2011 with a special interest and training in Artificial intelligence. I am interested in teaching, learning, writing about radiology and Artificial intelligence.

Dr. Mohamed Abuzaid

Associate Professor | United Arab Emirates

Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Radiation Science at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Current research interests are Radiation protection, Dose measurement and optimization, DRL and radiographer education.

Dr. Sarthi Manchanda

ManagerEnterprise Partnerships, | India

Dr. Sarthi Manchanda leads product integrations and sales enablement for enterprise partners at CARPL.ai, a global AI platform and marketplace for radiology. In this capacity, they work closely with PACS companies and other ecosystem partners to ensure seamless integration of AI into radiology workflows and to support commercial adoption at scale. Trained as a clinician, Dr. Manchanda also holds an MPH and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, with additional education in data science. Prior to joining CARPL.ai, they conducted research on the evolving regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence in the United States, contributing to discussions on safe and responsible AI adoption in healthcare. Sarthi's professional interests span health equity, data-driven decision making, medical informatics, and advanced analytics. At CARPL.ai, [he/she/they] focus on building bridges between technology innovation and clinical practice, supporting radiologists in leveraging AI for better patient care.

Dr. Ahmed El -Serafi

Radiology Professor | United Arab Emirates

Professor of Radiology, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt Professor of Radiology and Advisory Board Member Sharjah University, UAE Professor of Radiology and Advisory Board Member Gulf Medical University, UAE CEO International Radiology Center, UAE CEO Meridian Healthcare, UAE Secretary General Emirates Osteoporosis Society, UAE Director for Computer Aided Implantology, Egypt Keen interest in Cross sectional Imaging, Imaging Informatics and AI Author of AI Chapter in Healthcare in UAE book “Springer 2023”

Dr. Amrita Kumar

"MBBS, BSc (Management), MSc, FRCR, FBIR Consultant Radiologist and AI Implementation Lead | HealthBay PolyClinic (Dubai) AI Advisor | FHFT (UK), BIR (UK), RCR (UK) " | United Arab Emirates

I have been appointed as a Consultant Breast Interventional Radiologist and AI Implementation Lead at HealthBay Clinic, Dubai having been in a similar role for the last 12 years at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. My latest appointment is to operationalise and augment the breast imaging department with AI. I have previously led hospital wide operationalisation to adopt and implement novel diagnostic AI software for improved patient outcomes in breast and lung cancer, working in conjunction with industry & academia, with a mission statement of providing patient-focused value-based healthcare. I have worked with different medical technology companies as an advisor which has given me insight into clinically and operationally evaluating products and determining value, as well as end to end operational implementation. To this end I have been appointed as National Chair of the AI Group at the British Institute of Radiology, to provide oversight of national AI Industry strategy in 2022, and most recently as an advisor to the Royal College of Radiologist AI Committee in 2023.

Dr. Metab Al Kubeyyer

Consultant Radiologist in Body MRI | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Metab Alkubeyyer a graduate of King Saud University – college of Medicine, Saudi Arabia in 2003. Working as a consultant radiologist in Body MRI at King Saud University Medical City since 2011. Also part timer consultant and advisor in SDAIA since 2021. In 2009, he had one-year-fellowship in advanced MRI imaging in East Yorkshire, UK followed by 1-yearfellowship in 2010 in imaging informatics at MayoClinic in Rochester, Minnesota. USA. Cofounder of Body imaging fellowship training program in Saudi commission for health specialties in 2015. Cofounder member of society of artificial intelligence in health care in Saudi Arabia in 2022. He practices and teaches radiology and supervise researches of artificial intelligence applications in health care for radiology residents /fellow and computer science master students. He has published, developed and integrated healthcare solutions involving ( lesion detection, classification of malignant and benign lesions, Image and medical data sharing , radiomics and biomarker quantifications).

Dr. Adhari Al Zaabi

Associate professor, Senior specialist, | Oman

Dr. Adhari is an MD-PhD Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University's College of Medicine and Health Sciences. She earned her PhD in cancer prevention from Brigham Young University in the USA and was awarded a prestigious Fellowship in Molecular and Behavioral Cancer Prevention by the National Cancer Institute, USA in 2018. Her areas of expertise encompass cancer prevention, the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and innovation in healthcare. Dr. Adhari has been honored with several awards: “TWAS-DFG-UNESCO” award. Germeny, 2025 "FursaTECH" Award, Oman, 2024: Recognized for her project on utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) in clinical scoring systems in radiology.
 "Women in Tech finalist, MENA" Award, 2024: Acknowledged for her contributions to technology in the Middle East and North Africa region.
 "King Hussein Cancer Award," Promising Research Category, 2024, Jordan: Awarded for her innovative research in cancer prevention.
 "Women in AI" Award, AI Show, 2023, Dubai, UAE: Recognized for her advancements in artificial intelligence applications in healthcare.
 International Brain Research Organization Award, France: Notably, she was the first Arab woman to receive this distinguished award.


Dr. Dina Elbestawy

Clinical Informatics Consultant | United Arab Emirates

As a clinical informatics consultant specialized in the intersection of healthcare and information technology. Dr. Dina works with healthcare organizations to implement and optimize electronic health records (EHRs), AI healthcare solutions, health information exchange (HIE) systems, and other digital tools. Her role involves assessing current systems, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to enhance healthcare delivery efficiency and effectiveness. Also provides training and support for healthcare staff, so that they can effectively use these technologies. Additionally, as a clinical informatics consultant, she analyzes healthcare data to identify trends, improve patient outcomes, and support evidence-based decision-making. Dr. Dina supports Healthcare leadership navigating the complex regulatory environment in healthcare industry, which requires ensuring compliance with privacy laws such as HIPAA and to overcome resistance to change from healthcare staff who may be reluctant to adopt new technologies. Additionally, integrating disparate systems and ensuring interoperability between various digital tools which can be a technically demanding task. Her background is a General pediatric specialist certified by Department of health Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority and General Medical council UK. A Member of the Royal college of pediatric and child health- the UK and AHA (American heart association) PALS instructor. She achieved her medical bachelor degree of medicine and general surgery from Alexandria University Egypt The latest role, Dina held the position of Chief Medical Officer at Saudi German Hospital Dubai in 2024 after being recognized as Director of physician informatics at Mediclinic Middle East Group.

Dr. Dina Elbestawy

Clinical Informatics Consultant | United Arab Emirates

As a clinical informatics consultant specialized in the intersection of healthcare and information technology. Dr. Dina works with healthcare organizations to implement and optimize electronic health records (EHRs), AI healthcare solutions, health information exchange (HIE) systems, and other digital tools. Her role involves assessing current systems, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to enhance healthcare delivery efficiency and effectiveness. Also provides training and support for healthcare staff, so that they can effectively use these technologies. Additionally, as a clinical informatics consultant, she analyzes healthcare data to identify trends, improve patient outcomes, and support evidence-based decision-making. Dr. Dina supports Healthcare leadership navigating the complex regulatory environment in healthcare industry, which requires ensuring compliance with privacy laws such as HIPAA and to overcome resistance to change from healthcare staff who may be reluctant to adopt new technologies. Additionally, integrating disparate systems and ensuring interoperability between various digital tools which can be a technically demanding task. Her background is a General pediatric specialist certified by Department of health Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority and General Medical council UK. A Member of the Royal college of pediatric and child health- the UK and AHA (American heart association) PALS instructor. She achieved her medical bachelor degree of medicine and general surgery from Alexandria University Egypt The latest role, Dina held the position of Chief Medical Officer at Saudi German Hospital Dubai in 2024 after being recognized as Director of physician informatics at Mediclinic Middle East Group.

Dr. Adhari Al Zaabi

Associate professor, Senior specialist, | Oman

Dr. Adhari is an MD-PhD Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University's College of Medicine and Health Sciences. She earned her PhD in cancer prevention from Brigham Young University in the USA and was awarded a prestigious Fellowship in Molecular and Behavioral Cancer Prevention by the National Cancer Institute, USA in 2018. Her areas of expertise encompass cancer prevention, the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and innovation in healthcare. Dr. Adhari has been honored with several awards: “TWAS-DFG-UNESCO” award. Germeny, 2025 "FursaTECH" Award, Oman, 2024: Recognized for her project on utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) in clinical scoring systems in radiology.
 "Women in Tech finalist, MENA" Award, 2024: Acknowledged for her contributions to technology in the Middle East and North Africa region.
 "King Hussein Cancer Award," Promising Research Category, 2024, Jordan: Awarded for her innovative research in cancer prevention.
 "Women in AI" Award, AI Show, 2023, Dubai, UAE: Recognized for her advancements in artificial intelligence applications in healthcare.
 International Brain Research Organization Award, France: Notably, she was the first Arab woman to receive this distinguished award.


Dr. Amrita Kumar

"MBBS, BSc (Management), MSc, FRCR, FBIR Consultant Radiologist and AI Implementation Lead | HealthBay PolyClinic (Dubai) AI Advisor | FHFT (UK), BIR (UK), RCR (UK) " | United Arab Emirates

I have been appointed as a Consultant Breast Interventional Radiologist and AI Implementation Lead at HealthBay Clinic, Dubai having been in a similar role for the last 12 years at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. My latest appointment is to operationalise and augment the breast imaging department with AI. I have previously led hospital wide operationalisation to adopt and implement novel diagnostic AI software for improved patient outcomes in breast and lung cancer, working in conjunction with industry & academia, with a mission statement of providing patient-focused value-based healthcare. I have worked with different medical technology companies as an advisor which has given me insight into clinically and operationally evaluating products and determining value, as well as end to end operational implementation. To this end I have been appointed as National Chair of the AI Group at the British Institute of Radiology, to provide oversight of national AI Industry strategy in 2022, and most recently as an advisor to the Royal College of Radiologist AI Committee in 2023.

Dr. Ahmed El -Serafi

Radiology Professor | United Arab Emirates

Professor of Radiology, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt Professor of Radiology and Advisory Board Member Sharjah University, UAE Professor of Radiology and Advisory Board Member Gulf Medical University, UAE CEO International Radiology Center, UAE CEO Meridian Healthcare, UAE Secretary General Emirates Osteoporosis Society, UAE Director for Computer Aided Implantology, Egypt Keen interest in Cross sectional Imaging, Imaging Informatics and AI Author of AI Chapter in Healthcare in UAE book “Springer 2023”

Dr. Metab Al Kubeyyer

Consultant Radiologist in Body MRI | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Metab Alkubeyyer a graduate of King Saud University – college of Medicine, Saudi Arabia in 2003. Working as a consultant radiologist in Body MRI at King Saud University Medical City since 2011. Also part timer consultant and advisor in SDAIA since 2021. In 2009, he had one-year-fellowship in advanced MRI imaging in East Yorkshire, UK followed by 1-yearfellowship in 2010 in imaging informatics at MayoClinic in Rochester, Minnesota. USA. Cofounder of Body imaging fellowship training program in Saudi commission for health specialties in 2015. Cofounder member of society of artificial intelligence in health care in Saudi Arabia in 2022. He practices and teaches radiology and supervise researches of artificial intelligence applications in health care for radiology residents /fellow and computer science master students. He has published, developed and integrated healthcare solutions involving ( lesion detection, classification of malignant and benign lesions, Image and medical data sharing , radiomics and biomarker quantifications).

Dr. Cristiana Bonifacio

Head of the Gastroenterological Radiology Unit | Italy

Head of the Gastroenterological Radiology Unit at Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano, Milan, Italy, a position she has held since 2020. With over two decades of experience at Humanitas, including roles as Senior Consultant and Assistant Radiologist, she specializes in MRI and CT imaging for gastrointestinal, pancreatic, oncologic, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, and breast diseases. Under her leadership, the unit performs over 7,000 MRIs and 11,000 CT scans annually, contributing to advancements in gastroenterological radiology.

Prof. Andrea Laghi

Professor and Chairman of Radiology Member of the Superior Health Council | Italy

Professor and Chairman of Radiology Member of the Superior Health Council - Italian Ministry of Health Director of Residency Program in Radiology Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine School of Medicine and Psychology, ""Sapienza"" - University of Rome Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, ITALY

Dr. Cristiana Bonifacio

Head of the Gastroenterological Radiology Unit | Italy

Head of the Gastroenterological Radiology Unit at Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano, Milan, Italy, a position she has held since 2020. With over two decades of experience at Humanitas, including roles as Senior Consultant and Assistant Radiologist, she specializes in MRI and CT imaging for gastrointestinal, pancreatic, oncologic, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, and breast diseases. Under her leadership, the unit performs over 7,000 MRIs and 11,000 CT scans annually, contributing to advancements in gastroenterological radiology.

Prof. Andrea Laghi

Professor and Chairman of Radiology Member of the Superior Health Council | Italy

Professor and Chairman of Radiology Member of the Superior Health Council - Italian Ministry of Health Director of Residency Program in Radiology Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine School of Medicine and Psychology, ""Sapienza"" - University of Rome Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, ITALY

Dr. Rashed Shaikh

Foundation Year 1 Doctor | United Arab Emirates

I am Dr. Rashed Shaikh, a Foundation Year 1 doctor at Royal Bolton Hospital with a passion for diagnostic imaging. During my medical training, I developed a keen interest in cross-sectional imaging and its vital role in clinical decision-making. I am fascinated by the intersection of technology and medicine, and aspire to contribute to advances in imaging techniques that enhance patient care. I'm excited to connect with the international radiology community and explore collaborative opportunities at this conference.

Dr. Cristiana Bonifacio

Head of the Gastroenterological Radiology Unit | Italy

Head of the Gastroenterological Radiology Unit at Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano, Milan, Italy, a position she has held since 2020. With over two decades of experience at Humanitas, including roles as Senior Consultant and Assistant Radiologist, she specializes in MRI and CT imaging for gastrointestinal, pancreatic, oncologic, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, and breast diseases. Under her leadership, the unit performs over 7,000 MRIs and 11,000 CT scans annually, contributing to advancements in gastroenterological radiology.

Dr. Walter Coudyzer

Clinical Research Coordinator, department of Medical Imaging and Pathology | Belgium

Clinical Research Coordinator, department of Medical Imaging and Pathology. University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium. I have been working for over 30 years in the radiology and medical imaging department where I am responsible for clinical trials regarding CT scan research. Other activities (and passions) that I am also intensively involved in are forensic imaging, AI & medical imaging applications, virtual and augmented reality and teaching. Furthermore, there are various external studies (industry, museums, government, ...) in which I am involved

Prof. Andrea Laghi

Professor and Chairman of Radiology Member of the Superior Health Council | Italy

Professor and Chairman of Radiology Member of the Superior Health Council - Italian Ministry of Health Director of Residency Program in Radiology Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine School of Medicine and Psychology, ""Sapienza"" - University of Rome Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, ITALY

Dr. Walter Coudyzer

Clinical Research Coordinator, department of Medical Imaging and Pathology | Belgium

Clinical Research Coordinator, department of Medical Imaging and Pathology. University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium. I have been working for over 30 years in the radiology and medical imaging department where I am responsible for clinical trials regarding CT scan research. Other activities (and passions) that I am also intensively involved in are forensic imaging, AI & medical imaging applications, virtual and augmented reality and teaching. Furthermore, there are various external studies (industry, museums, government, ...) in which I am involved

Dr. Oraj Dikmen

Medical Director | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Oraj Dikmen graduated as a Medical Doctor from Istanbul University in 1998 and after practicing medicine for 12 years decided to join the healthcare industry. He has a broad spectrum of experience working in local and international, direct & distributor markets. Having worked in companies like Abdi Ibrahim (Turkeys oldest and biggest generics manufacturer), Novo Nordisk, Nutricia (Danone) Clinical Nutrition and now in GE Healthcare Pharmaceutical Diagnostics. Dr. Oraj Dikmen is experienced in the fields of neurology, oncology, diabetes, clinical nutrition, medical devices, ICU, radiodiagnostics and nuclear medicine care areas. He is fluent in Turkish, English and French. Enjoys sharing knowledge and providing support where needed in the internal and external teams across the globe.

Dr. Ali Yusuf

Diagnostic Radiology | United Arab Emirates

Best Poster Presentation in Research Competition ▪ Awarded By: Annual Radiology Meeting in UAE ▪ Awarded In: 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – European Congress of Radiology – Invest in the Youth Award ▪ Awarded By: European Society of Radiology ▪ Awarded In: 2023 and 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit ▪ Awarded By: Crown Prince of Bahrain ▪ Awarded In: 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Excellence Award for Residents Projects ▪ Awarded By: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties ▪ Awarded In: 2020 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Award for Academic Excellency ▪ Awarded By: Prof. Walid Maani (Ex. Minister of Higher Education & Health in Jordan) ▪ Awarded In: 2018

Dr. Bassem Yamout

Professor of Neurology and director of the Neurology Institute | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Yamout is a Professor of Neurology and director of the Neurology Institute at Harley Street Medical Center in Abu Dhabi. He graduated from medical school at AUB in 1984, received his training in neurology at the University of Cincinnati-Ohio in the USA, and followed by a fellowship at the Montreal Neurological Institute-McGill University in Canada. He received his American Board in Neurology and joined the faculty at the American University of Beirut in 1988. He is currently president of MENACTRIMS (Middle East North Africa Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis), member of the MSIF (Multiple Sclerosis International Federation) Scientific Advisory Board, The International Mc Donald Diagnostic Criteria Review Committee, The International Panel for Diagnosis of NMOSD, the medical advisory committee of the UAE National MS Society, The European Charcot Foundation Board, fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and recipient of the 2024 Abdul Hamid Shoman Award for Arab Researchers in the field of medicine. Dr. Yamout is one of the leading experts on multiple sclerosis in the Middle East with more than 100 publications in peer reviewed journals. In addition, he is currently the principal investigator on several ongoing international multiple sclerosis research trials. Dr. Yamout is currently Chief Editor of the MS newsletter “MS today”, and on the editorial board of “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” and “Pediatric Neurology”.

Prof. Fabrice Bonneville

Director of the Radiology Residency Program | France

Publications, Societies & Teaching: 306 peer-reviewed publications. H Index: 46 Member of the SFR, SFNR (Board 2015 -2020), ECR, ESNR. Lectures at Toulouse medical schools, at regional, national & international CME programs. Participations to national & international diplomas of Radiology & Neuroradiology (EDiNR). President of the annual meeting of the ESNR – Paris 2024 Professor Fabrice Bonneville has been working since 2008 in the department of Neuroradiology of the University Hospital of Toulouse, where he is Head of the Adult Diagnostic Neuroradiology section. Professor Bonneville earned his medical degree in 2000, and served as Fellow and then Hospital Practitioner in the Neuroradiology department of La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris until 2008. He regularly participates in Neuroradiology courses in France and abroad through ECNR, ERASMUS, and, of course, ESOR. He was director of the Radiology training program in Toulouse until 2022, and was at that time in charge of implementing Neuroradiology e-learning as part of the Radiology National training program. He is a member of many radiology societies, and he was lately the president of the annual congress of the ESNR in September 2024 in Paris. He regularly supervises residents for their medical or Master’s thesis work, covering a wide range of topics in Neuroradiology, with a particular interest in vascular, inflammatory, and sellar region pathologies. He has published over 300 articles in international journals.

Dr. Georgios Kapsas

Consultant Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

Experienced Consultant in Neuro, Head & Neck and Spine imaging, including paediatric Neuroradiology. Well versed in General Radiology workload [A&E, Paediatric, Abdomen, Chest and MSK]. Proficient in Medical Imaging software, including research in AI based automatic segmentation and tissue characterization. Participated in numerous clinical research projects as demonstrated in my publication list. Master of Science degree in medical informatics with emphasis in medical image processing. Extensive experience in MRI protocol set-up and fine-tuning. I have spent many hours fine-tuning both clinical and research MRI protocols along with MRI physicists in order to optimize the imaging quality and speed. Experience working as medical advisor for a Neuroimaging software company (Imagilys, Brussels, Belgium). Experience in advanced Neuroimaging, including but not limited to Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Spectroscopy, DSC/DCE/ASL perfusion imaging and vessel wall imaging. Familiar with clinical audit and research methodology – biostatistics.

Prof. Fabrice Bonneville

Director of the Radiology Residency Program | France

Publications, Societies & Teaching: 306 peer-reviewed publications. H Index: 46 Member of the SFR, SFNR (Board 2015 -2020), ECR, ESNR. Lectures at Toulouse medical schools, at regional, national & international CME programs. Participations to national & international diplomas of Radiology & Neuroradiology (EDiNR). President of the annual meeting of the ESNR – Paris 2024 Professor Fabrice Bonneville has been working since 2008 in the department of Neuroradiology of the University Hospital of Toulouse, where he is Head of the Adult Diagnostic Neuroradiology section. Professor Bonneville earned his medical degree in 2000, and served as Fellow and then Hospital Practitioner in the Neuroradiology department of La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris until 2008. He regularly participates in Neuroradiology courses in France and abroad through ECNR, ERASMUS, and, of course, ESOR. He was director of the Radiology training program in Toulouse until 2022, and was at that time in charge of implementing Neuroradiology e-learning as part of the Radiology National training program. He is a member of many radiology societies, and he was lately the president of the annual congress of the ESNR in September 2024 in Paris. He regularly supervises residents for their medical or Master’s thesis work, covering a wide range of topics in Neuroradiology, with a particular interest in vascular, inflammatory, and sellar region pathologies. He has published over 300 articles in international journals.

Dr. Ayman Elsayed

Consultant Radiologist - SSMC Clinical Professor - Clerkship Director - Radiology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ayman A. Elsayed – MBCHB; MMRD; MDRD (Egypt); Research Fellowship Neuroradiology (USA); CCST RCR (UK); Neuroradiology Fellowship TMC academy (Spain). Dr. Elsayed currently works as a Consultant Radiologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC/Mayo clinic) Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is a Professor of Radiology at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals, Glasgow, UK. He is an academic and clinical supervisor for the Royal College of Radiologists in the UK. He also holds an adjunct Professor status at the Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences; Khalifa University & Gulf Medical University; UAE. His subspecialist interests are Head & Neck, Neuroradiology and image-guided interventions. He has more than 25 years experience of working as a consultant in Clinical Radiology with 17 years in the NHS of the UK. He held license to practice in several countries including the UK , Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Saskatchewan (Canada), Queensland (Australia) and Abu Dhabi (UAE). Beside his clinical commitments, he has a wide experience in research, teaching and academic affairs. He is a peer reviewer of several scientific journals including “Clinical Radiology”, “Egyptian Journal of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine” and “Journal of Radiology Case Reports”. Dr. Elsayed has many publications as well as presentations in several National and International meetings.

Prof. Fabrice Bonneville

Director of the Radiology Residency Program | France

Publications, Societies & Teaching: 306 peer-reviewed publications. H Index: 46 Member of the SFR, SFNR (Board 2015 -2020), ECR, ESNR. Lectures at Toulouse medical schools, at regional, national & international CME programs. Participations to national & international diplomas of Radiology & Neuroradiology (EDiNR). President of the annual meeting of the ESNR – Paris 2024 Professor Fabrice Bonneville has been working since 2008 in the department of Neuroradiology of the University Hospital of Toulouse, where he is Head of the Adult Diagnostic Neuroradiology section. Professor Bonneville earned his medical degree in 2000, and served as Fellow and then Hospital Practitioner in the Neuroradiology department of La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris until 2008. He regularly participates in Neuroradiology courses in France and abroad through ECNR, ERASMUS, and, of course, ESOR. He was director of the Radiology training program in Toulouse until 2022, and was at that time in charge of implementing Neuroradiology e-learning as part of the Radiology National training program. He is a member of many radiology societies, and he was lately the president of the annual congress of the ESNR in September 2024 in Paris. He regularly supervises residents for their medical or Master’s thesis work, covering a wide range of topics in Neuroradiology, with a particular interest in vascular, inflammatory, and sellar region pathologies. He has published over 300 articles in international journals.

Dr. Ali Yusuf

Diagnostic Radiology | United Arab Emirates

Best Poster Presentation in Research Competition ▪ Awarded By: Annual Radiology Meeting in UAE ▪ Awarded In: 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – European Congress of Radiology – Invest in the Youth Award ▪ Awarded By: European Society of Radiology ▪ Awarded In: 2023 and 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit ▪ Awarded By: Crown Prince of Bahrain ▪ Awarded In: 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Excellence Award for Residents Projects ▪ Awarded By: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties ▪ Awarded In: 2020 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Award for Academic Excellency ▪ Awarded By: Prof. Walid Maani (Ex. Minister of Higher Education & Health in Jordan) ▪ Awarded In: 2018

Prof. Jorge Soto

Chair of Radiology and Board liaison | USA

Dr. Jorge A. Soto is Professor of Radiology at Boston University School of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center. Dr. Soto completed his medical training at the Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud in Medellin, Colombia, and then completed his residency training in Radiology at the same institution. He subsequently completed his fellowship training in abdominal imaging at Boston University School of Medicine. His primary interests are imaging of traumatic and non-traumatic abdominal emergencies and pancreatico-biliary imaging. Dr. Soto has more than 130 peer-reviewed journal articles, 65 review articles or book chapters, and is the editor of five books. Dr. Soto serves or has served in the editorial board of multiple journals, including Radiology. He was named Lifetime Honored Educator by the Radiological Society of North America and has received numerous additional awards and recognitions, including the Marshak Distinguished Lecturer Award of the Society of Abdominal Radiology. In 2018, he was named Honorary Member of the Sociedad Espanola de Radiologia e Imagenes (SERAM) and in 2022 received the Gold Medal of the InterAmerican College of Radiology. He is Past President of the New England Roentgen Ray Society and the American Society of Emergency Radiology. He recently served as Chair of the International Outreach Committee of the American Roentgen Ray Society. He also served as Chair of the Annual Program Planning Committee for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and is currently a member of the Board of the Directors of the RSNA. He is a Fellow of the Society of Abdominal Radiology and the American Society of Emergency Radiology. He has been a Visiting Professor and invited speaker at numerous institutions and countries throughout the world.

Prof. Jorge Soto

Chair of Radiology and Board liaison | USA

Dr. Jorge A. Soto is Professor of Radiology at Boston University School of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center. Dr. Soto completed his medical training at the Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud in Medellin, Colombia, and then completed his residency training in Radiology at the same institution. He subsequently completed his fellowship training in abdominal imaging at Boston University School of Medicine. His primary interests are imaging of traumatic and non-traumatic abdominal emergencies and pancreatico-biliary imaging. Dr. Soto has more than 130 peer-reviewed journal articles, 65 review articles or book chapters, and is the editor of five books. Dr. Soto serves or has served in the editorial board of multiple journals, including Radiology. He was named Lifetime Honored Educator by the Radiological Society of North America and has received numerous additional awards and recognitions, including the Marshak Distinguished Lecturer Award of the Society of Abdominal Radiology. In 2018, he was named Honorary Member of the Sociedad Espanola de Radiologia e Imagenes (SERAM) and in 2022 received the Gold Medal of the InterAmerican College of Radiology. He is Past President of the New England Roentgen Ray Society and the American Society of Emergency Radiology. He recently served as Chair of the International Outreach Committee of the American Roentgen Ray Society. He also served as Chair of the Annual Program Planning Committee for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and is currently a member of the Board of the Directors of the RSNA. He is a Fellow of the Society of Abdominal Radiology and the American Society of Emergency Radiology. He has been a Visiting Professor and invited speaker at numerous institutions and countries throughout the world.

Dr. Amrita Kumar

"MBBS, BSc (Management), MSc, FRCR, FBIR Consultant Radiologist and AI Implementation Lead | HealthBay PolyClinic (Dubai) AI Advisor | FHFT (UK), BIR (UK), RCR (UK) " | United Arab Emirates

I have been appointed as a Consultant Breast Interventional Radiologist and AI Implementation Lead at HealthBay Clinic, Dubai having been in a similar role for the last 12 years at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. My latest appointment is to operationalise and augment the breast imaging department with AI. I have previously led hospital wide operationalisation to adopt and implement novel diagnostic AI software for improved patient outcomes in breast and lung cancer, working in conjunction with industry & academia, with a mission statement of providing patient-focused value-based healthcare. I have worked with different medical technology companies as an advisor which has given me insight into clinically and operationally evaluating products and determining value, as well as end to end operational implementation. To this end I have been appointed as National Chair of the AI Group at the British Institute of Radiology, to provide oversight of national AI Industry strategy in 2022, and most recently as an advisor to the Royal College of Radiologist AI Committee in 2023.

Dr. Momena Elsadawy

Specialist radiologist, associate professor | United Arab Emirates

Associate professor radiodiagnosis , ain shams university, Cairo, Egypt Specialist radiologist, Medcare hospital, Dubai. MSc, ph. D radiodiagnosis EBBI

Dr. Shaista Meraj

Consultant Interventional Breast Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Meraj is a UK-trained Consultant Radiologist with 22 years of distinguished NHS career. Over her decade-long tenure at Bolton Hospital NHS Trust, she worked as Radiology Lead for Breast Services, driving clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management in a high-volume screening and symptomatic care setting. A recognised expert in multimodality breast imaging and interventions, Dr Meraj actively contributes to breast cancer research, publishes in peer-reviewed journals, and collaborates with global initiatives like Google Health’s DeepMind to advance AI in cancer screening. She played a pivotal role in Greater Manchester’s Enterprise Imaging Procurement, one of Europe’s largest regional digital transformation projects. Committed to education and innovation, Dr. S is a GMC-accredited appraiser and a lecturer at Edge Hill University. Combining clinical excellence with empathy and resilience, she champions interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance diagnostic accuracy, operational efficiency, and patient-centred care in evolving healthcare systems.

Dr. Naghma Erum Nawaz

Head of Breast Imaging, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE | United Arab Emirates

HOD of Breast imaging at Cleaveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr. Nuha Khoumais

Consultant Radiologist & Section Head, Breast Imaging | Saudi Arabia

Fellowship-trained breast radiologist with over 15 years of clinical and academic experience in breast imaging. Specialized in advanced modalities including digital breast tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), breast MRI, and imageguided interventions. Renowned for diagnostic accuracy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong commitment to education and innovation in breast imaging services.

Dr. Shweta Agarwal

Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

Breast Radiologist, Mentor Women’s Health Advocate, Head of Breast Unit, EUSOBI International Relations Committee Member, Mentor in EDiR Holders Group, Supervisor for EDiR Exams Dr Shweta is Fellowship-trained breast radiologist with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to promoting early breast cancer detection and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Mr. Rajesh Kumar

Manager | United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Venkatesh Manchikanti

Specialist Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

Dedicated and skilled Radiologist with extensive experience in diagnostic imaging and interpretation. Seeking a challenging opportunity to contribute expertise in radiology to a dynamic healthcare team.

Dr. Mohammad Mehrjardi

Radiologist | Iran

Dr Mohammad Zare Mehrjardi is a European board certified Radiologist. Currently serving as a specialist in prenatal diagnosis and breast imaging and intervention, he has established his expertise in these fields. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Iran University of Medical Sciences, where he ranked first with a remarkable GPA of 18.22. Following his medical education, he completed a residency program in radiology at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. As a dedicated healthcare professional, Mohammad holds several professional certifications, including the Iranian Board of Radiology (IBR) and European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR). Also, he is registered with the Medical Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Dubai Health Authority. Mohammad has an extensive clinical experience, including working as the Head of Radiology Department at Bardaskan ValiAsr Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, and currently operates his own private practice, Dr. Zare Mehrjardi Medical Imaging Center. Alongside his clinical practice, he actively engages in research and education, being the founder of Climax Radiology Education Foundation (CREF) and the Iranian Association of Fetal Ultrasound (IAFU). His dedication and achievements have earned him several prestigious awards and recognition, including the Best Research Award and the Professor Bonakdarpour Young Researcher Award, among others.

Dr. Sriveni Sana

Specialist Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

Working as a specialist radiologist in NMC Royal hospital, Dubai since 2017 .Extremely passionate and enthusiastic radiologist with more than a decade of rich experience, proficient in multimodality imaging and interventions, leveraged to refine patient diagnosis and treatment with multidisciplinary collaboration. Interested in Women's imaging with areas of expertise in breast radiology, genecology and obstetric imaging.

Dr. Abdi Dibaba

Head of Radiology | Tanzania

Radiologist from Ethiopia

Dr. Diana Kokash

Radiology resident | United Arab Emirates

Second-year Radiology Resident at Mohammed Bin Rashid University, Dubai Health

Dr. Lamia Jamjoom

HOD - Radiology department | Saudi Arabia

Cardiothoracic Radiologist and Honorary ARM 2025 Committee Member

Dr. Mahmoud El-Kaissi

MD, Staff Physician | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mahmoud Elkaissi, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Imaging Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Elkaissi worked as an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Radiology Department Dr. Elkaissi received his medical degree from a University in Kaunas, Lithuania. He completed his residency at King Hussein Medical Center Amman, Jordan. Dr. ELkaissi did four radiology fellowships in the USA in the fields of neuro radiology, pediatric radiology,Body Imaging and cardio thoracic imaging Dr Elkaissi obtained his American Board of Radiology in 2012 and his American board of pediatric Radiology in 2016 through the Radiology program of the University of Oklahoma health science centre Dr. Elkaissi resides in Abu Dhabi with his wife and three children

Dr. Gianluca Pontone

Professor of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy Deputy Scientific Director, Director of Perioperative Cardiolog | Italy

Prof. Gianluca Pontone was graduated with honors in medicine in 1997 followed by post-graduate degree in cardiology and radiology and PhD in Clinical Methodology in 2001, 2006 and 2014 at University of Milan, Italy. He is currently Deputy Scientific Director and Director of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging Department and Co-director of Sport Cardiology Unit of Centro Cardiologico Monzino, a fully dedicated research hospital to cardiovascular disease and Professor of Cardiology at University of Milan. He is author of more than 650 indexed articles on international journal with an overall H-index of 71. He is currently chairman of EACVI Industry committee, EACVI board member and chairman of Italian Working group of Cardiovascular Imaging of Italian Society of cardiology. He is also associate editor of JACC, EHJCI, JCCT, Atherosclerosis and Eurointervention

Dr. Lamia Jamjoom

HOD - Radiology department | Saudi Arabia

Cardiothoracic Radiologist and Honorary ARM 2025 Committee Member

Dr. Gianluca Pontone

Professor of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy Deputy Scientific Director, Director of Perioperative Cardiolog | Italy

Prof. Gianluca Pontone was graduated with honors in medicine in 1997 followed by post-graduate degree in cardiology and radiology and PhD in Clinical Methodology in 2001, 2006 and 2014 at University of Milan, Italy. He is currently Deputy Scientific Director and Director of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging Department and Co-director of Sport Cardiology Unit of Centro Cardiologico Monzino, a fully dedicated research hospital to cardiovascular disease and Professor of Cardiology at University of Milan. He is author of more than 650 indexed articles on international journal with an overall H-index of 71. He is currently chairman of EACVI Industry committee, EACVI board member and chairman of Italian Working group of Cardiovascular Imaging of Italian Society of cardiology. He is also associate editor of JACC, EHJCI, JCCT, Atherosclerosis and Eurointervention

Dr. Inas Alhameedi

Senior specialist Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Inas Adnan Al Hameedi is a highly experienced Specialist Radiologist with over two decades of clinical expertise, currently serving at Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai since April 2024. She previously held a senior radiology role at Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai from 2017 to 2023, following a distinguished tenure at Dubai Hospital and other leading healthcare institutions in the UAE, UK, and Iraq. Dr. Al Hameedi is American Board–certified in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CBCCT) and holds advanced Level II qualifications in both Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI. Her subspecialty focus is in cardiac imaging, including coronary artery assessment, pre-TAVI evaluation, and post-CABG follow-up, complemented by extensive experience in MRI, CT, ultrasound, Doppler studies, mammography, and conventional radiology. An active member of the Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT) and the Iraqi Radiologists Association, she has been a frequent speaker and course organizer at regional and international conferences, including collaborations with Siemens and the Emirates Cardiac Society. Dr. Al Hameedi’s work is distinguished by her commitment to diagnostic accuracy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advancing radiology education.

Dr. Gianluca Pontone

Professor of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy Deputy Scientific Director, Director of Perioperative Cardiolog | Italy

Prof. Gianluca Pontone was graduated with honors in medicine in 1997 followed by post-graduate degree in cardiology and radiology and PhD in Clinical Methodology in 2001, 2006 and 2014 at University of Milan, Italy. He is currently Deputy Scientific Director and Director of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging Department and Co-director of Sport Cardiology Unit of Centro Cardiologico Monzino, a fully dedicated research hospital to cardiovascular disease and Professor of Cardiology at University of Milan. He is author of more than 650 indexed articles on international journal with an overall H-index of 71. He is currently chairman of EACVI Industry committee, EACVI board member and chairman of Italian Working group of Cardiovascular Imaging of Italian Society of cardiology. He is also associate editor of JACC, EHJCI, JCCT, Atherosclerosis and Eurointervention

Dr. Dhananjaya Vamyanmane

Consultant Pediatric Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

Pediatric radiologist working in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. MBBS and post graduation in Radio-diagnosis from India. Fellowship done in Greece under Professor Maria I Argyropoulou. Invited speaker in many national and international conferences including ARM. I have done publications in indexed journal and scientific research presentations in various national and international conferences. I have special interest in academics and been part of Society of Pediatric Radiology and European Society of pediatric Radiology in various committees. Board member in Fellowship curriculum in SPR. Task force member in ESPR neuroradiology, Oncology and Artificial Intelligence.

Dr. Luay Abdalwahab

Consultant of pediatric and Neonatology | United Arab Emirates

Adjunct assistant professor-RAK university

Dr. Esat Memisoglu

MD, DABR Consultant Radiologist, Director of Radiology Residency Program, Imaging Institute | United Arab Emirates

" Dr. Esat Memisoglu is a Consultant Radiologist and Program Director of Radiology Residency at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Dr. Memisoglu received his medical degree from Istanbul University. After his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the New York Methodist Hospital, he went on to complete clinical fellowships in Body Imaging at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and Neuroradiology at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He then served as Assistant Professor of Radiology at St. Louis University Hospital in Missouri. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Memisoglu was in private practice covering multiple hospitals in Illinois-USA. Cardiovascular and Bone & Joint Imaging are his additional areas of expertise. He has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. His current research interest involves advanced imaging of the axial skeleton in spondyloarthropathy. Dr. Memisoglu is certified by the American Board of Radiology since 1996."

Dr. Gurubharath Ilangovan

Professor and Head of Department of Radiology | United Arab Emirates

I am a Senior Consultant Radiologist snd Professor of Radiology . My areas of interest include Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology , AI in Radiology . I teach residents and practice Radiology in Chennai India

Dr. Esat Memisoglu

MD, DABR Consultant Radiologist, Director of Radiology Residency Program, Imaging Institute | United Arab Emirates

" Dr. Esat Memisoglu is a Consultant Radiologist and Program Director of Radiology Residency at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Dr. Memisoglu received his medical degree from Istanbul University. After his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the New York Methodist Hospital, he went on to complete clinical fellowships in Body Imaging at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and Neuroradiology at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He then served as Assistant Professor of Radiology at St. Louis University Hospital in Missouri. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Memisoglu was in private practice covering multiple hospitals in Illinois-USA. Cardiovascular and Bone & Joint Imaging are his additional areas of expertise. He has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. His current research interest involves advanced imaging of the axial skeleton in spondyloarthropathy. Dr. Memisoglu is certified by the American Board of Radiology since 1996."

Dr. Diana Kokash

Radiology resident | United Arab Emirates

Second-year Radiology Resident at Mohammed Bin Rashid University, Dubai Health

Dr. Ali Yusuf

Diagnostic Radiology | United Arab Emirates

Best Poster Presentation in Research Competition ▪ Awarded By: Annual Radiology Meeting in UAE ▪ Awarded In: 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – European Congress of Radiology – Invest in the Youth Award ▪ Awarded By: European Society of Radiology ▪ Awarded In: 2023 and 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit ▪ Awarded By: Crown Prince of Bahrain ▪ Awarded In: 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Excellence Award for Residents Projects ▪ Awarded By: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties ▪ Awarded In: 2020 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Award for Academic Excellency ▪ Awarded By: Prof. Walid Maani (Ex. Minister of Higher Education & Health in Jordan) ▪ Awarded In: 2018

Dr. Aisha Alowais

Radiology Resident | United Arab Emirates

First-year radiology resident at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Graduated from the University of Sharjah in 2023, and has a strong interest in diagnostic radiology and diagnostic imaging research.

Dr. Amira Abueida

Ultrasound MSc Candidate & Genaral Radiographer | United Arab Emirates

Ms Amira Abueida, an Ultrasound MSc candidate at the University of Sharjah and a General Radiographer & certified RPO at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A passionate Researcher who’s currently pursuing MSc degree in Ultrasound in the first batch of Master program in Medical Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Sharjah. A Well experienced Radiographer in one of the largest tertiary hospitals in UAE and a JCI accredited trauma center. An Enthusiastic radiology professional, committed to community involvement & patients service.