The UAE Third Biosecurity Conference is sponsored by the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment in Dubai between the 23th to 24th of October 2017. To identify and discuss emerging issues and concerns in Biosecurity and Provide a scientific platform for discussion and exchange of knowledge in the field of Biosecurity.
Biosecurity is everyone's responsibility
National, regional and international personnel and entities with interest in the field of Biosecurity
- The role of international organizations (EU, CBRNE) and the Biological Weapons Convention
- The role of local organizations to host the ideas of global and local initiatives in this field
- Biosecurity developments in agriculture and livestock
- The latest global and regional developments in the highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the review of the national plan for the spread of bird flu in the United Arab Emirates
- Reviewing the assistance provided by the UAE in supporting countries to meet challenges of biosecurity
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
Registration |
| 09:45 - 10:25 |
Opening |
| 09:45 - 09:55 |
H.E Dr. Thani A. Al Zeyoudi- Minister of Climate Change and Environment |
| 09:55 - 10:10 |
Keynote Speaker (1): Dr. Rashid Al Ghafiri |
| 10:10 - 10:25 |
Keynote Speaker (2): Dr. Isabel .hunger |
| 10:25 - 10:45 |
Break
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| 10:45 - 12:45 |
Session 1: The role of organizations in biosecurity
Chair Session: Dr. Farida Al Hosani |
| 10:45 - 11:05 |
Building abilities and opportunities in preventing the entry & transmission in our countries of hazardous Microbial Bio - threats |
Dr. Lotti W. Tajouri |
| 11:05 - 11:25 |
National capacity building in Biosafety and Biosecurity in veterinary laboratories |
Dr. Abdelmalik I. Khalafalla |
| 11:25 - 11:45 |
Regional Networking Initiatives “CAMENET” |
Dr. Mohamed Ali Alhosani |
| 11:45 - 12:05 |
SBNet and Biosecurity |
Dr. Isabel Hunger |
| 12:05 - 12:25 |
Activities of animal wealth sector of in the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority in enhancing UAE national biosecurity |
Dr. Sultan K. Alkaabi |
| 12:25 - 12:45 |
Panel Discussion
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| 12:45 - 13:45 |
Lunch Break and Prayer
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| 13:45 - 15:25 |
Session 2: Biosecurity Developments
Chair Session: Dr. Mohannad Al-Nsour |
| 13:45 - 14:05 |
Update on Global and Regional Avian Influenza Situation |
Prof. Ian H Brown |
| 14:05 - 14:25 |
Developments in global military biosecurity |
Prof. Magdi M. Ali |
| 14:25 - 14:45 |
(Construction projects, relief and campaigns) in health fields |
Hamid Rashid Al Shamsi |
| 14:45 - 15:05 |
The importance of implementing the International Health Regulations to meet the challenges of biosecurity |
Dr. Fatima M. Al Attar |
| 15:05 - 15:25 |
Update on Global ,Regional and national Avian Influenza Situation |
Prof. Magdi M. Ali |
| 15:25 - 15:45 |
Panel Discussion
|
| 09:00 - 10:40 |
Session 3: Modern science and technology in biosecurity
Chair Session: Dr. Rashid Al Ghafiri |
| 09:00 - 09:20 |
Utilization of Gamma Radiation in Biosecurity |
Dr. Mohamed Abuzaid |
| 09:45 - 09:55 |
The Application of CRISPR Technology in Agriculture |
Dr. Chikelu Mba |
| 09:55 - 10:10 |
Concepts in Chemical and Biological Agents Detection |
Dr. Ideisan I. Abu-Abdoun |
| 10:10 - 10:25 |
Characterisation of the Neonatal Meningitic Cronobacter Sakazakii clonal Complex 4 (CC4) and non-CC4 Strains |
Abdullah M. Al Bastaki |
| 10:25 - 10:40 |
Panel Discussion
|
| 10:40 - 11:00 |
Break
|
| 11:00- 12:40 |
Session 4: Latest global and regional developments in the field of communicable diseases and epidemics
Chair Session: Dr. Farida Al Hosani |
| 11:00 - 11:20 |
The Experience of the Eastern Mediterranean Region with Recent Disease Outbreaks |
Dr. Mohannad Al-Nsour |
| 11:00 - 11:20 |
The Experience of the Eastern Mediterranean Region with Recent Disease Outbreaks |
Dr. Mohannad Al-Nsour |
| 11:20 - 11:40 |
Organic Agriculture and Biosecurity |
Dr.Mohammed M. Aloun |
| 11:40 -12:00 |
Responding to infectious diseases |
Dr. Maryam Al Mulla |
| 12:00- 12:20 |
The UAE National Influenza Surveillance: A tool to enhance prevention and control |
Dr. Mohamed B. Hassan |
| 12:20 - 12:40 |
Panel Discussion
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| 12:40 - 13:40 |
Lunch Break and Prayer
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| 13:40 - 15:40 |
Session 5: Biosecurity and laboratories
Chair Session: Dr. Rashid Al Ghafiri |
| 13:40 - 14:00 |
Strengthening the role of laboratories in biosecurity |
Munira Al Sayegh |
| 14:00 - 14:20 |
Building capacity and competencies in biosecurity |
Sarah S. Al-Zahmi
Zeina N. Al-Hatali |
| 14:20 - 14:40 |
Hazardous Material Accident Laboratory - CBRN |
Ahmed S. Al Kaabi
Ali M. Al-Musabi |
| 14:40 - 15:00 |
Biosecurity in life sciences laboratories |
Halima S. Al – Maqabali |
| 15:00 - 15:20 |
BSL3 Lab |
Alia Sami Tomeh |
| 15:20 - 15:40 |
Panel Discussion
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| 15:40 - 16:00 |
Closing Remarks
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