DOHA: To raise awareness about breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases, global experts in clinical neuroscience, neurology and psychiatry will convene in Doha this month for the Qatar Clinical Neuroscience Conference.
The conference will feature recent advances in the understanding and treatment of affective disorders, stroke and traumatic brain injury from March 15 to 17.
It is presented by Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) and New York Academy of Sciences.
“Stroke and traumatic brain injury are two of the most common and serious problems that affect the brains of the citizens and workers in Qatar.
“Therefore, it is important to bring together a group of brain experts from around the world to address these problems, and share our knowledge and best practices so our colleagues in Qatar are able to bring the most advanced levels of care and treatment to patients who have these injuries and illnesses,” said Dr Matthew E Fink, Louis and Gertrude Feil Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurology and Assistant Dean (Clinical Affairs) at WCMC-Q and New York Presbyterian Hospital/WC.
Injuries and disorders of the brain represent a significant global disease burden, causing considerable personal suffering and expansive economic costs.
Brain disorders can be divided into two broadly defined categories as those resulting from the damage or death of healthy, functioning cells and brain tissue, often caused by external conditions such as cerebrovascular disease, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, and those resulting from an intrinsic or chronic dysfunction of the brain within the cells or in their connectivity.
Experts will share advances in brain imaging, novel diagnostics, investigative therapies, and cutting-edge findings from clinical trials.
While joint sessions feature community-wide themes in clinical neuroscience, participants have the option of selecting breakout sessions in two tracks: Affective Disorders or Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury.
“It is wonderful to see so many experts gathering in Qatar to share with us knowledge of affective disorders like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
“These disorders can have a devastating effect, not only on the sufferers, but also on their families and friends.
“I am sure the new science that will be discussed at the conference will prove extremely valuable as we seek novel treatments to relieve the distress caused to people with affective disorders,” said Conference Chair and Speaker and Dean of WCMC-Q, Dr Javaid I Sheikh.
The Peninsula
