QMED 2026 Conference Programme

Agenda & Masterclasses

Explore the latest published QMED 2026 conference sessions and masterclasses for 14-16 October 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Preview each programme below or download the official PDF for full details.

Dates 14-16 October 2026

Venue QNCC, Doha, Qatar

Published programme files are listed chronologically. Additional QMED programme files can be added here as they are released.

14 October 2026 - Day 1 - 12:00 PM

Qatar Cancer Society Panel Discussion

From Patient Voice to Better Cancer Care: Meaningful Engagement, Equitable Access and Shared Decision-Making

Date Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Venue Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Hall 7

A patient-centered cancer care panel focused on meaningful engagement, shared decision-making, equitable access, emerging treatments, integrated care and collaboration across Qatar's healthcare ecosystem.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Rayana Bou HaKa - Panelist, WHO Representative
Dr. Anas Hamad - Panelist, Hamad Medical Corporation
Dr. Hadi Abu Rasheed - Moderator, Qatar Cancer Society

Programme Highlights

Patient voice and meaningful engagement in cancer care
Shared decision-making between patients and healthcare professionals
Equitable access to cancer diagnosis, treatment and medicines
Access to innovative medicines and emerging cancer treatments
Strengthening patient-centered and integrated cancer care
Building a collaborative cancer care ecosystem in Qatar

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QMED 2026 Qatar Cancer Society panel discussion agenda for 14 October 2026

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14 October 2026 - Day 1 - 3:30 PM

Qatar Diabetes Association Panel Discussion

The Future of Diabetes Care in Qatar: From Prevention and Clinical Management to Precision Medicine

Date Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Time 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Venue Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Hall 7

A focused QMED 2026 panel bringing together leading Qatar healthcare experts to discuss diabetes prevention, clinical care, precision medicine, genomics, artificial intelligence, digital health, research and collaboration.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Mahmoud Zirie
Dr. Khalid A. FaKhro
Dr. Abdulla Al Hamaq, MPH, PhD, FRSPH

Programme Highlights

Diabetes prevention, awareness and community health
Clinical diabetes management and emerging approaches
Precision medicine, genomics and personalised care
Artificial intelligence and digital health in diabetes management

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QMED 2026 Qatar Diabetes Association panel discussion agenda for 14 October 2026

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15 October 2026 - Day 2 - 2:30 PM

Strengthening National Tuberculosis Control Strategy through Innovative CRISPR-Based Diagnostics

QMED 2026 Medical Conference

Date Thursday, 15 October 2026

Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Venue Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Hall 7

A focused medical conference session on strengthening tuberculosis control in Qatar through earlier detection, latent TB screening and innovative CRISPR-based diagnostics for pulmonary, extrapulmonary and pediatric tuberculosis.

Featured Speakers

Kurt Wehrle - Senior Vice President, Global Commercialization, IntelliGenome, Inc.

Programme Highlights

National priorities, epidemiological trends and unmet needs for tuberculosis in Qatar
Latent TB screening, prevention and early identification of active disease
Earlier detection of pulmonary, extrapulmonary and pediatric tuberculosis
CRISPR-based diagnostics for TB detection and treatment monitoring

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QMED 2026 CRISPR-based tuberculosis diagnostics conference session for 15 October 2026

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15 October 2026 - Day 2 - 3:30 PM

Unlocking the Genome - Whole Genome Sequencing: From DNA to Clinical Insights

QMED 2026 Medical Conference

Date Thursday, 15 October 2026

Time 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Venue Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Hall 7

A clinical genomics session examining when whole genome sequencing is appropriate, how it expands diagnostic possibilities, the complementary role of cytogenetics and how genomic results can support clinical decision-making.

Featured Speakers

Ms Surabhi Ganga - Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Micro Health Laboratories, Qatar

Programme Highlights

Whole genome sequencing in clinical practice and patient selection
Diagnostic advantages beyond targeted genetic testing
Complementary roles of karyotyping, FISH and chromosomal microarray
Interpretation, limitations, genetic counselling and clinical decisions
Access to WGS, liquid biopsy and other genetic and genomic services

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QMED 2026 whole genome sequencing conference session for 15 October 2026

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16 October 2026 - Day 3 - 1:00 PM

Frontiers in Regenerative Medicine

Longevity Science, Extracellular Vesicles and Precision Particle Oncology

Date Friday, 16 October 2026

Time 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Venue QMED Conference - Doha, Qatar

A QMED 2026 masterclass covering longevity science, regenerative medicine, extracellular vesicles, mitochondrial transplantation, precision oncology and phytopharmaceutical innovation, followed by an expert panel and certificate information.

Featured Speakers

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kampon Sriwatanakul
Dr. Ron Tan
Dr. Patrick J. Casey
Dr. Nan Zhou
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pongrama Ramasoota
Prof. Dr. Peter Phongphaew
Dr. Xiufeng Zhang

Programme Highlights

Longevity science and hallmarks of aging
Regenerative medicine, stem cells and exosome therapy
Chaperone proteins and mitochondrial transplantation
Liquid biopsy, genomics and molecular biomarkers in precision oncology
Phytotherapy and phytopharmaceutical innovation

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QMED 2026 Frontiers in Regenerative Medicine masterclass agenda for 16 October 2026

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