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Prof. Darren Griffin

Professor Darren Griffin received his BSc and DSc degrees from the University of Manchester and his PhD from University College London. He was Professor of Genetics for over 20 years before assuming the same title in an honorary capacity; he also holds honorary positions at University College London and Kasetsart University in Thailand. He now operates as a freelance professor, trading as director of the company “GriffinLore” (www.griffinlore.com) sitting on the advisory boards of several companies. He a world leader in cytogenetics, performed the first successful cytogenetic preimplantation genetic diagnosis cases and played a significant role in the development of Karyomapping, a universal genetic diagnostic test for IVF embryos. He has co-authored ~450 scientific publications, and his work extend the genomes of dinosaurs. He is a prolific science communicator, a part time TV presenter and an enthusiastic proponent of interdisciplinary research endeavour. He has supervised around 50 PhD students to completion, and his work appears consistently in the media.

Dr. Maria Weissenböck

Dr. Maria Weissenböck is registered as psychologist, clinical and health psychologist and psychotherapist. After her studies of psychology and human biology she started working as psychologist in one of the largest hospitals for women in Austria The Semmelweis Frauenklinik. There she developed a concept supporting women, couples during pregnancy, birth and postnatal time. In the course of time she augmented her experiences by studying client-centered psychotherapy (Carl Rogers), children-adolescent, family psychology, emergency psychology, psychotraumatology, traumafocused therapy, EMDR, EGO-state therapy, hypnotherapy and interventions in systemic family therapy. At the same time she started as lecturer at the university of applied sciences for midwives. Additionally she assisted several research at the women bureau of health in Vienna, and Boltzman Institute during which she published various papers. Moreover she is engaged as supervisor with people of different professions such as clinical staff, psychologists, teachers and many more. Practical workshops for social workers and nurses are completing and rounding off her professional life. Her field of attention, however, is working as psychotherapist in her own private practice. There she is working with children, mothers with their babies, adults and couples. James Bush Sam Vaknin support@longdom.comSpeakers Interview Abstracts enquiry mentalhealth@longdommeetings.net Registration enquiry mentalhealth@longdommeetings.net Contact Enquiry contactus@longdomglobal.com Phone + +3280075358 WhatsApp + +32 466 90 3214 Useful Links Home About Abstract Registration Brochure OCM Scientific Program Sponsors Exhibition Supporting Journals Webinars Past Conferences Gallery Venue Terms & Conditions Contact News According to new psychology research, Customer mistreatment can harm ones sleep quality 2019-05-07 Being mistreated by a customer can negatively impact your sleep quality and morning recovery state, according to new research published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. Personality Disorders: Treatments and Medication 2019-05-14 The treatment that’s best for you depends on your particular personality disorder, its severity and your life situation. Often, a team approach is appropriate to make sure all of your psychiatric, medical and social needs are met. Because personality diso https://twitter.com/MHDubai2019 2019-05-21 Twitter updates Study provides new insights into how the idea of being a ‘strong Black woman’ could increase the risk of depression 2019-05-29 New research indicates the belief that Black women are naturally strong and self-sacrificing is associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms in African American women in the United States. The study, which was published in Sex Roles, suggests t Newsletter

Prof. Shaikh Zinnat Ara Nasreen

Shaikh Zinnat ara Nasreen MBBS,MPH,FCPS,MRCOG,FRCOG,FIAOG, is a Professor & Head (Osb/Gyne) Z.H. Sikder womens medical college & hospital .Chairperson Scientific committee OGSB (obs/gynae society society of Bangladesh).Secretary General of BMS (Bangladesh menopause society).Member secretary of CPD committee of BCPS (Bangladesh college of physician& Surgeon. Secretary General RCOG representative committee of Bangladesh.Organising secretary of BPS (Bangladesh Perinatal Society) CAMS representative of IMS (international menopause society).Co-Chair Maternal & Fetal committee SAFOG .Chairperson Website of SAFOM.Council member of SASSM .Member of Faculty of SRH of Royal college UK.Editor in Chief Journal of Z H Sikder medical college & hospital.Member of IMS (International menopause society).Course directeor & fascilitator of LSS program of Bangladesh.Having national & international piblications.

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Dr. Meena Ali

Result-driven Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant with nearly 21 years of extensive experience in delivering advanced clinical care across high-pressure healthcare environments. Highly skilled in managing complex obstetric and gynaecological cases, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, with proven expertise in elective and emergency procedures such as advanced caesarean sections, forceps delivery, hysterectomy, laparoscopic surgery for ectopic pregnancy, abdominal myomectomy, and total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Possesses in-depth expertise in urogynaecology and vaginal surgery, including pelvic floor repairs, LAVH, cystourethroscopy, and botox injections for overactive bladder. Proficient in diagnostic transvaginal pelvic ultrasound and comprehensive surgical decision-making. Recognized for significant contributions to medical education and quality initiatives, including achieving Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) status and receiving the Dubai Health Authority Service Excellence Award. CESR-certified with structured postgraduate training at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, complemented by leadership and patient safety training, and currently serving as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the University Hospital of Wales.

Dr. Majd J Banihani

Dr. Majd J BaniHani is Ob&Gyn Resident (PGY5)/ Special interests: Women's and children health, Urogynecology, Aesthetic gynecology, Laparoscopy, IVF and infertility.

Eugenie Yvette Nga Ebolo

Eugénie Yvette NGA EBOLO is a nun, from the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary (sscm). Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a Master’s degree in Hospital and Health Management, she is currently a PhD student in Public Health at the Catholic University of Central Africa/School of Health Sciences (ESS – UCAC). Institution in which she is a teacher in various areas of Public Health/Health Management (Management of a Health Service, Human Resources Management, Management of a Care Unit, Hospital Organization, Ergonomic Approach to Work at the Hospital, Education for Health). In terms of professional experience, in addition to being a teacher at ESS-UCAC, she has sixteen (16) years of management of a hospital, and ten (10) years of management of the Accounting Department of the Cameroon/Congo RD Region, of the Sisters Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary. Author of the book “Absenteeism in Hospital Settings: Search for Determinants”, and of a book chapter: “Management System Performance of the Catholic Health Organization in Cameroon: An Integrative Literature Review”, in Research Highlights in Disease and Health Research Vol. 8, 10 June 2023, Page 87-104, she also wrote two (02) articles on her current research work, entitled: “Performance of the Management System of the Catholic Health Organization in Cameroon”, in the Journal Kosmos Publishers Advances in Public Health, Community and Tropical Medicine, New Jersey-07029, USA.

Ms. Claire Ruth Silverstone-Bright

Claire Ruth Bright, MSc, PGCert, is a writer, researcher, and DES daughter with lived experience of the long-term gynaecological consequences of in-utero diethylstilbestrol exposure. Her clinical journey includes congenital reproductive tract abnormalities, cancer surveillance, infertility, high-risk pregnancy, and menopause. She is currently undertaking a Professional Doctorate and works at the intersection of lived experience, medical ethics, and systems of care. Claire is actively involved in DES advocacy and brings a rare longitudinal patient perspective aimed at improving clinician awareness and practice. Her now published memoir A Life Lived Chronically on DES exposure and its medical, familial, and ethical impacts is now available for purchase on Amazon and other retailers.

Dr. Francis Abihanna

Doctor Francis Abihanna, studied medicine and graduated as specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University of Bordeaux, France ( 1974-1985 ), pursued training & research and a post-doctoral fellowship at Yale University affiliated hospitals ( 1991-1994 ) before establishing a private practice on the French border of Geneva, Switzerland ( 2006 - ) As a primary obstetrician gynecologist, Doctor Francis Abihanna's practice encompasses pregnancy follow-up and deliveries, gynecology well-being care and gynecology diseases' diagnosis and treatment. The consultation is oriented to guide the patient through the decision-making process, using clinical judgement and evidence-based medicine data, in order that patient and doctor come out with the best plan and the best advice for the patient's healthcare and wellbeing.

Dr. Mohamed Hosni

Mohamed Hosni is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at London Northwest University Hospitals, with over 20 years of experience. He is a very experienced laparoscopic surgeon, with international reputation in minimal access surgery and endometriosis. He has a broad clinical research background and has collaborated with numerous doctors and scientists on different projects in Obstetric and Gynaecologic research, with many peer-reviewed publications. He has presented both Nationally and Internationally, have several peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals. He completed MD, MSc, and he is currently a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He is a firm believer in a patient-centred approach, personalized on an individual basis. He places a significant importance on taking time to listen to each patients’ specific needs and providing them with a thorough explanation of their treatment options. Entirely dedicated to his profession

Dr. Desiree Domacasse

Desirée is a health scientist and therapist who has worked exclusively with mothers since 2016. She holds an MSc in Health Sciences with published research in the field, and her clinical practice focuses on the somatic and psychological dimensions of matrescence, the distinct developmental transition into motherhood. Her therapeutic work is grounded in the hormonal cascade that defines the postpartum period: the collapse of oestrogen and progesterone, dysregulation of cortisol, shifts in GABA signalling, and their downstream effects on cognition, mood, immune function, and tissue recovery. She argues that matrescence warrants the same clinical framework as adolescence, a recognised, multi-system life stage rather than a collection of isolated symptoms to be managed reactively. Desirée has spent a decade identifying the structural gap in Dutch postpartum care: the abrupt discontinuity between postpartum care and longer-term clinical support, during which hormonal depletion, nutrient deficiency, and psychological distress often go unaddressed.

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Ms. Michaela Svabenicka

Graduate of the Master's degree in Occupational Therapy at the First Medical Faculty of Charles University (2025) and currently a doctoral student at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering of Czech Technical University in Prague. With her topic on the Feldenkrais method in OT she participated in two student conferences – in the poster section (Prague, 05/2023) and with an oral presentation (České Budějovice, 11/2023). She published an article in the peer-reviewed professional journal “Ergoterapie: teorie a praxe” together with two other papers (06/2024). She was an invited speaker at the Global Summit on Gynecology and Obstetrics (09/2024), actively participated in the 1st Occupational Therapy Europe Congress (10/2024) and has started her four-year training in the Feldenkrais Method in the accredited Feldenkrais Training Prague 3 (2024 – 2028). Thanks to MUDr. Bc. Petra Sladkova, Ph.D., she became part of a large study dedicated to oncological rehabilitation, which is being carried out at the Bulovka University Hospital in Prague.

Dr. Kadhim Alabady

Dr. Kadhim AlAbady is a distinguished public health and epidemiology expert with over two decades of experience in academic, international, and national health systems. He is a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health in the UK (FFPH) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCP). Dr. Alabady holds a Doctorate in Public Health and Epidemiology, a Master’s in Clinical Epidemiology (MSc), and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH), all awarded by universities in the Netherlands. He is also a registered Grade A Epidemiologist with the Netherlands Epidemiological Society. Since 1999, Dr. Alabady has held prominent roles across diverse sectors, including: ⦁ Academia: Erasmus University (Rotterdam, Netherlands), Queen Mary University (London, UK), and the University of East Anglia (Norwich, UK) ⦁ International Organizations: United Nations ⦁ National Health Institutions: Qatar’s National Health Authority, UK National Health Service (NHS), and the Dubai Health Authority His work has been instrumental in shaping research and development (R&D) strategies, particularly in the field of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and broader population health issues. Dr. Alabady has authored numerous publications in the UK, contributing significantly to public health knowledge and policy.

Dr. Giovanetto Katsiardani Kalliopi Pinelopi

Dr. Katsiardani is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician and Assistant Director of Dr Vr Giovanetto Manuel Office in Paris region. She had the opportunity to work to the familly planification center rue Vivienne at Paris for many years and a member of REVHO society who helps women and adolescentes to stop un involuntary pregnancy. She believe that contraception helps to increase women's life expectancy and to regulate motherhood. Also I succes the Diploma of Sexology and application of contraception techniques hormonal or not helps women and men to enjoy their sexual life.

Ms. Banafshe Amiri Tooran Poshti

Banafshe Amiri Tooran Poshti is an Iranian midwifery professional, born on 12/02/1378, currently single. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from Islamic Azad University, Meybod Branch (Yazd Province), graduating on 2 August 2021, and is presently a senior student in Midwifery Education at Iranshahr University. She has completed extensive professional training in areas including fetal intelligence, menopause education, polycystic ovary treatment, infertility management, nutrition during pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy case management, auriculotherapy, childbirth preparation, vaginismus, HPV and infections, sexual health disorders, ATCM, and digital marketing for midwifery. Her professional experience includes two years of midwifery service, with clinical work in hospital emergency and women’s clinics, service at Mehriz Health Center, and collaboration with Khormiz and Mazvar rural health centers. She has also served as an instructor in women’s and children’s health, a reviewer for Royan International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, and a referee for BP International (book publishing company).

Mr. Paul Hassan Ilegbusi

Paul Hassan Ilegbusi is a committed Community Health Officer and Senior Primary Health Care Lecturer at Ondo State College of Health Technology, Akure, Nigeria, with over 20 years of experience. He focuses on maternal, child, and adolescent health, including family planning, exploring AI integration in research and authoring chapters on contraceptive implants. As an Examination Centre Coordinator, Clinical Skills Assessor, Examiner, and Marker for the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, he has published extensively in local and international journals and served as a peer reviewer on studies including adolescent depression and pediatric diagnoses, demonstrating his dedication to advancing public health.