Speakers 2022

Alanood Mohd Alhaj

Senior Principal Radiographer | United Arab Emirates

DHA

Senior Principal Radiographer at DHA.

Albin Babu M Wilson

Lecturer of Medical Imaging | United Arab Emirates

Gulf Medical University

Albin Babu M Wilson is serving as a lecturer of medical imaging in the College of Health Sciences, GMU since June 2013. He has a Bachelor's degree and a Master degree in Medical Imaging. He worked as a radiographer in the clinical field, practicing on a wide range of latest equipment in medical imaging including 128 slice CT and 1.5 Tesla MRI. He has publications in journals and presentations in various conferences. He is currently doing his Ph.D. in Medical Imaging.

Badriya Mohd Hassan Ali

Senior Principal Radiographer (N) – CT Supervisor | United Arab Emirates

Dubai Hospital

Ms. Badriya is a Senior Principal Radiographer (N) – CT Supervisor in Radiology Department at Dubai Hospital - Clinical Support Serv. And Nursing Sector.

Bushra Tahan

Radiology Resident | United Arab Emirates

Dubai Health Authority

I'm a radiology resident passionate about research and academic teaching.

Daniele Aurelio Giuffrida

Expert, Radiation Protection | United Arab Emirates

Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation

Daniele Giuffrida is the Radiation Protection Expert at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), and a Member of Committee 4 of the International Commission for Radiological Protection (ICRP). A Polytechnical Institute of Milano Nuclear Engineering graduate, he obtained the three levels of specialization as a Qualified Expert in Radiation Protection in Italy. He started his career in the French nuclear industry, then joined the European Commission as a civil servant in 2012 and was appointed Head of the Radiation Protection Sector and Qualified Expert of the JRC-Ispra Site, where he served for 12 years. Since joining FANR in 2014, he was involved in several projects and activities related to the development of the Radiation Protection infrastructure in the UAE, including education and training, UAE-IAEA cooperation, dosimetry and Occupational Radiation Protection.

Fatma Alkhoori

Teaching Assistant - Health Science | United Arab Emirates

Higher Colleges of Technology

Fatma is am working in Faculty of Health Sciences at Higher College of Technology in Health Medical Imaging Program. With a clinical background of 5 years.

Hamda Ahmad Obaid

Radiographer (N) | United Arab Emirates

Rashid Hospital

Radiographer (N), Radiology Section – Rashid Hospital, Medical Support Services & Nursing Sector

Helen Estall

SoR Nominated Speaker, Consultant Radiographer in MRI | United Kingdom

University Hospitals of Leicester

Helen is a Society of Radiographers (SoR) accredited Consultant Radiographer in MRI at the University Hospitals of Leicester. She completed a MSc in MRI reporting in 2014 and reports MRI brains and spines. Helen is chair of the SoR MRI Advisory Group, sits on the British Association of MRI Radiographers (BAMRR) policy board and is a Technical Assessor for the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS). She lectures on several post graduate and undergraduate courses for radiographers and physiotherapists, has presented at national and international forums and has been Principal Investigator for several local and national research studies.

Hessa Bin Sulaiman

Manager of Radiology | United Arab Emirates

Al Mafraq Hospital

Manager of Radiology, Clinical Imaging – Clinical Support Services, Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Kaltham Abdulwahid Mohd Albastaki

Deputy Superintendent Radiographer & Quality officer | United Arab Emirates

Rashid Hospital - DHA

Kaltham Abdulwahid Albastaki. Emirati Specialist Radiographer joined Rashid Hospital since 2002. Worked as a radiographer performing x-ray exams, mobile x-rays, and fluoroscopy examinations and then specialized in Digital Mammography to be the first Emirati with American Fellowship in Mammography from Stanford University and Hospital of USA. During her work, she continued her Masters in Innovation and Change Management. she also, completed couple of Quality course in Health Care. From 2009, she started to handle all radiology quality issues to become the radiology quality officer and represented Radiology in Hospital’s committee. In addition to that, she became Radiology Deputy Supervisor in Radiology from 2013 till now.

Karen Knapp

SoR Nominated Speaker, Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Imaging | United Kingdom

University of Exeter

Karen Knapp is an Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Imaging at the University of Exeter; her research interests include bone health, osteoporosis and associated pathologies and developing and testing artificial intelligence (AI) software. Karen is chair of the EFRS Research Committee, the BDTAP for the Royal Osteoporosis Society and ECF steering group for the Society and College of Radiographers.

Mohammad Rawashdeh

Program Director - Medical Imaging Sciences | United Arab Emirates

Gulf Medical University

Dr. Mohammad Rawashdeh joined as Associate Professor in Department of Medical Imaging Sciences, College of Health Sciences in January 2022. He was an Associate Professor at Jordan University of Science and Technology since 2020 before joining GMU. He worked as lecturer at the University of Sydney in 2013. He was the Chairman of the Allied Medical Sciences department at Jordan University of Science and Technology 2017-2021.

Muna Almulla

Clinical Instructor | Kuwait

Kuwait University

MSC and phd in MRI PgDp in MSK MRI reporting Several publications and speaker in many national and international events.

Mustafa Z. Mahmoud

Full Professor of Radiology and Medical Imaging | Saudi Arabia

Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

Mustafa Z. Mahmoud is a Professor of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging who is committed to making progress through ongoing research and academic development. With a Ph.D. in ultrasound, he is interested in a wide range of ultrasound specialties and applications, including diagnostic and therapeutic issues. An outstanding communicator, both verbally and in writing, who has contributed to international journals and conferences.

Nikolaos Stogiannos

Lead MRI radiographer and Deputy Chief of Allied Health Professionals | Greece

Corfu General Hospital

Nikos is a diagnostic radiographer by background, with 13 years of clinical experience. His area of expertise is MRI, although he continues to work in all clinical modalities. He is the Lead MRI radiographer and Deputy Chief of Allied Health Professionals at Corfu General Hospital in Greece. Nikos is also deeply involved in research, and he currently works at University College Cork in Ireland (UCC) on AI governance, while he also collaborates with Dr Christina Malamateniou at City, University of London on various research projects. He is an Honorary Research Fellow at City, University of London, Division of Midwifery & Radiography. His main research interests include patient-centred care, AI, patient safety, and many more. He has published his work in various journals, while he has presented as an invited speaker in many prestigious conferences across Europe and the UK. He is a reviewer for Radiography journal and also an Editorial Board member of Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS).

Philippe Gerson

ISRRT Treasurer | France

Vice president AFPPE Director of paramedical staff Hotel Dieu Hospital

Philippe gerson qualified as a radiographer in 1981 at the hospital Hotel Dieu ,.he became Chief Radiographer in 1990. he was the coordinator of all the paramedical staff ( radiographers , nurses ...)of his hospital until 2019 . Then from 2019 to 2021 he was chief of 3 radiology department in 2 hospitals ( one pediatric and adult at Necker hospital and one of the Hotel Dieu Hospital ) and now retired since February 2021 but still involved for his profession. he has been very involved in Africa and Asia organizing several workshops and conferences . He has been appointed by the French Red Cross as an expert to set up Radiology Departments in Health Day Care Centres for AIDS in Africa Since the last ISRRT world congress ( Trinitad ) he has been nominated as ISRRT treasurer . Philippe gerson is vice president of the French Society of Radiographers (AFPPE)

Rahul Pratap Kotian

Assistant Professor | United Arab Emirates

Gulf Medical University

Dr Rahul P Kotian is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Medical Imaging Sciences Program of College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, the United Arab Emirates from September 2021 and has a teaching and research experience of 13 years in the field of Medical Imaging. Dr Rahul also served at Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education for over a decade in different capacities from 2009-to 2019. Dr Rahul was also the former Dean & Professor at College of Allied Health Sciences, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Salah El Rai

Consultant Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

University Hospital Sharjah

Dr. Salah is a senior medical educator, clinical radiologist, and academic professional. Currently, he is serving as consultant radiologist in university hospital Sharjah and adjunct faculty in Sharjah University (medical college). Previously, he served as a consultant/HOD radiology department at SKGH UAQ (MOPA) and Al Sharq hospital Fujairah. He is reviewer of AJR and active member of RSNA, ESR, SFR, CIRSE, DHCC- FTPP, and the scientific committee of ARM. Dr. Salah has more than 16 years’ professional and academic experience over several countries. He has French qualifications in neuroradiology, neurovascular imaging, vascular imaging, fetal and perinatal imaging, Gynecological and breast imaging in addition to his American certification in cardiac imaging. He has special interests in imaging quality improvement, patient centered radiology services, radiation protection, recent radiology technological advances and radiology screening services. Additionally, he has authored more than 100 national and international publications.

Samar El-Farra

Senior fellowship of Advance HE | United Arab Emirates

Chairperson of the Scientific Board of the Radiographers Society of the Emirates (RASE) Manager of Higher Colleges of Technology Assessment Unit

Samar El-Farra (Senior fellowship of Advance HE) is the Chairperson of the Scientific board of the RASE, Manager of Higher colleges of technology Assessment unit. Certified MRT by the Canadian (CMIRTO). Strong academic and clinical background and a reputable speaker at conferences and scientific functions . An authentic advocate to enable and empower radiographers around the globe.

Sonyia Mc Fadden

SoR Nominated Speaker, Senior Lecturer of Radiography | United Kingdom

University of Ulster

Sonyia qualified as a Diagnostic Radiographer in 1994. She completed her MSc in 2000 investigating radiation exposure in interventional cardiology and was appointed as a Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging in the University of Ulster, Belfast in 2001. She was awarded her PhD in 2010 for her study on radiation dose optimisation in paediatric interventional cardiology and the ISRRT Dosewise International Radiographer of the Year 2014. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography at Ulster University and the lead researcher for healthcare practice and education in the Research Centre. Sonyia has several areas of ongoing research, publishes widely and supervises and assess PhD students internationally. This culminated in being awarded the Fellowship of the College of Radiographers in 2016 and the highest honour of a Gold Medal Award from the College of Radiographers in 2021, reflecting her service to the profession. Currently Sonyia is Principal Investigator on the ERASMUS+ funded SAFEEUROPE project liaising with the European Commission, coordinating and managing activities within the consortium.

Waseem Zafar

Senior Technologist | Pakistan

Ginum Cancer hospital

I did BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging technology in 2007 as pioneer, I did SPECT CT from IAEA in 2018, my working experience is 15 years in MRI/CT & nuclear medicine, I working in Ginum & Medcare international hospital ,I am also working as an application specialist MRI & CT from Siemens Pakistan & Arrow tech medical systems as visiting member,I am working as president society of medical imaging Pakistan,SMIP.I am also working as MIT Consultant from Chughtai lab Pakistan.