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We are pleased to announce that the Pan Arab Conference of Blood Transfusion will be held in Kuwait, marking its return to our country for the third time. This esteemed conference takes place every two years in a different Arab nation and serves as a vital platform for collaboration, learning, and innovation in the field of blood transfusion and cellular therapy.
This year’s event will bring together senior medical professionals, distinguished scholars, and healthcare experts from both government and private sectors across Kuwait and the Arab region. It offers an exceptional opportunity to exchange knowledge, share regional experiences, and explore advancements in transfusion medicine and cellular therapies.
The conference also serves as a forum to reflect upon and critically assess the resolutions of the Arab Blood Transfusion Services Authority, which were endorsed by the Council of Arab Health Ministers. It is a timely occasion to align regional strategies with global standards and contribute to innovation on a broader scale.
We look forward to your valuable participation in this important gathering, which aims to strengthen regional cooperation and elevate the quality of blood transfusion services across the Arab world.
Yours Sincerely,
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Kuwait is a small country located in the Middle East, bordered by Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It has a population of around 4.5 million people from various countries and cultural backgrounds.
Kuwait has a rich cultural heritage, and its society is deeply rooted in Islamic traditions. It is home to many impressive architectural landmarks, such as the Kuwait Towers and the Grand Mosque, as well as museums and galleries that showcase its rich history and artistic achievements.
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Dr. Hanan Alawadhi is a Consultant Hematopathologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, with a dedicated interest in transfusion medicine. Dr. Hanan obtained her M.D. from Kuwait University’s Faculty of Medicine and completed her postgraduate training at the University of Ottawa, earning Canadian Board Certification in Hematological Pathology.
She currently serves as the Medical Director of Kuwait Blood Administration Services where she oversees Kuwait’s national blood supply and plays a key role in advancing national transfusion practices.
She is also the Program Director for the Hematological Pathology Postgraduate Training Program where she is the leading force in shaping the next generation of hematopathologists. She leads curriculum development, mentorship, and training initiatives that integrate the latest advances in laboratory medicine, transfusion science, and clinical diagnostics.
Her leadership played a key role in advancing transfusion services, improving clinical practices, and shaping medical education in hematology and transfusion medicine.
Maha Badawi obtained her MBBS degree from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She then completed postgraduate training in internal medicine, hematology, and transfusion medicine at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC). Maha returned to Jeddah in 2014 and currently works as an associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University.
She is the director of Blood Transfusion Services in King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Maha completed Masters in Health Professions Education in 2020, and is currently the program director for the adult hematology fellowship program in her training center. She is a member of the Hematology Research Unit in King Fahd Medical Research Center at King Abdulaziz University, and is a member of multiple committees in the Ministry of Health and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. She also joined ISBT Academy Standing Committee in 2018. Maha’s research interests include hemoglobinopathies, donor motivation, and blood utilization.
Dr. Arwa Al Riyami, a senior consultant of haematology at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), has received the ‘Harold Gunson Award’ from the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) for her research work shedding light on the impact of pandemic on blood bank workers.
Dr. Arwa has nearly 60 scientific researches in the field of blood transfusion and haematology.
Dr. Fung is Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Vermont. He has been a Trustee of the ABPath since 2021 and his current responsibilities include Chairperson, Test Development & Advisory Committee for Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine; Chairperson, Test Development & Advisory Committee for ABPath CertLink Clinical Pathology; Chairperson, Finance and Audit Committee; and Chairperson, Ethics and Professionalism Committee.
Dr. Fung earned his B.A. in Biology from Wesleyan University. He received both his M.D. degree and Ph.D. degree in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He completed two years of residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Washington University in St Louis before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh to complete his residency training and fellowship training in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. Dr. Fung is board certified in Clinical Pathology and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine and is participating in the Continuing Certification Program.
Ruchika Goel MD MPH is board-certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. Her training included a pediatrics residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Johns Hopkins, and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, and the New York Blood Center
Ruchika is a member of the Hematology-Oncology faculty at the Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University. She is also Associate Medical Director of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pathology in the Division of Transfusion Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Ruchika has received multiple awards for her medical research, and has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and books in both Transfusion Medicine and Pediatrics. She serves on the AABB Clinical Transfusion Medicine Committee (contributing to the article discussed in episode 055CE of this podcast), the AABB Pediatric Subsection Committee, and the ISBT Clinical Transfusion Pediatric Group Working Party.
