Prof. Marc C. Patterson
Emeritus Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics & Medical Genetics | Mayo Clinic, USA
He is Emeritus Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics, and Medical Genetics at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and former Chair of the Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Trained at the University of Queensland, Mayo Clinic, and NIH, he specializes in rare neurometabolic and neurogenetic disorders.
Prof. Patterson has published extensively, served on editorial boards of leading journals, and held leadership roles in the American Academy of Neurology and the International Niemann-Pick Disease Registry. He has received multiple international honors for his contributions to clinical care, research, and education in pediatric neurology.
Prof. Klaus L. Mohnike
Extraordinary Professor & Senior Physician, Department of Pediatrics | Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany
He is an Extraordinary Professor and Senior Physician in the Department of Pediatrics at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany. He serves as Head of the Central German Competence Network for Rare Diseases and holds leadership roles in pediatric endocrinology, diabetology, and youth medicine at both regional and national levels.
Prof. Mohnike has been an active member of several professional commissions, including the German Society for Pediatrics and Youth Medicine, contributing extensively to pediatric care, research, and rare disease initiatives.
Prof. Richard Hift
Professor of Medicine & Hepatology | Research and Education Leader, South Africa
He is a specialist in internal medicine and hepatology with extensive research experience in biosynthesis disorders and porphyria. Trained at the University of Cape Town, he holds an MMed in Medicine and a PhD, and completed a research fellowship at the MRC/UCT Liver Research Centre.
He served as Head of the Department of Medicine and Dean of the School of Clinical Medicine at UKZN, and currently acts as Academic Leader of Research for the School. Prof. Hift has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, contributed to medical education and research training, and is committed to advancing clinical medicine, research supervision, and policy development in South Africa.
Prof. Melanie B. Gillingham
Professor of Molecular & Medical Genetics | Director, Human Nutrition Graduate Program,USA
She is Director of the Master’s Program in Human Nutrition at her institution’s School of Medicine. Her research focuses on novel treatments for rare metabolic genetic disorders, particularly Long-chain 3-hydroxy Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (LCHADD), investigating its effects on vision and heart function. Using patient studies, cell culture, and CRISPR/Cas mouse models, her lab explores new therapeutic strategies to prevent retinal and cardiac complications.
Dr. Gillingham also mentors graduate and PhD students, teaches courses in genetics and nutrition, and has served in leadership roles in professional organizations such as Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International and the Society of Inherited Metabolic Diseases.
Prof. Bruno Reversade
Professor & Research Director | Branco Weiss Fellow & EMBO Young Investigator, Laboratory of Human Embryology & Genetics, Saudi Arabia
He is a human geneticist recognized for discovering mutations underlying rare genetic traits and their relevance to common diseases. Leading the Laboratory of Human Embryology & Genetics, his team uses patient-derived organoids, animal models, and biochemical tools to uncover disease mechanisms with clinical impact.
Dr. Reversade has held prestigious research positions across Singapore, Europe, and Türkiye, advancing diagnostics and therapeutic strategies through his “rare begets common” approach.
Prof. Majid Alfadhel
Chairman, Genetics & Precision Medicine | Professor of Medical Genetics, KSAU-HS | Deputy Executive Director, KAIMRC, Saudi Arabia
He is Chairman of the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department at King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, Riyadh, and Professor of Medical Genetics at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS).
He is also Deputy Executive Director of King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC) and Director of its Medical Genomic Research Lab. Prof. Alfadhel win the Founders’ Award for Career Achievement in 2024 by Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG). Additionally two syndromes named after his name in OMIM database, the official site for Genetic disorders Alfadhel syndrome and Umair-Alfadhel neurodevelopmental disorder.
Prof. Fowzan S. Alkuraya
Professor of Human Genetics | Chair, Translational Genomics, KFSHRC | Leading Authority in Mendelian Genetics, Saudi Arabia
Prof. Zuhair Al-Hassnan
Consultant, Medical Genomics; Professor, Alfaisal University; Scientist, Translational Genomics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
He is a leading medical geneticist and professor at Alfaisal University, and a consultant in the Department of Medical Genomics at KFSH&RC, Riyadh. He completed his medical genetics fellowship at Johns Hopkins University and holds multiple board certifications in clinical biochemical and molecular genetics.
Prof. Al-Hassnan has extensive experience in clinical genomics, newborn screening, and rare genetic disorders. He leads national and international research initiatives, contributes to policy and ethics in genomic medicine, and has received numerous awards for his work in genetic research and clinical innovation in Saudi Arabia.
Prof. Fatma Al Jasmi
Chair, Genetic & Genomic Department | Metabolic Consultant, Tawam Hospital | UAE University, UAE
She is Chair of the Genetic & Genomic Department at UAE University’s College of Medicine & Health Sciences and a Metabolic Consultant at Tawam Hospital. She holds Canadian Board certifications in Pediatrics and Biochemical Genetics and completed fellowships at the University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children.
A pioneer in rare disease research and genomic medicine in the UAE, she has contributed to national newborn and premarital screening programs, established the UAEU Genomic Lab, and founded the UAE Rare Disease Society. Prof. Al Jasmi’s research spans metabolic disorders, mitochondrial and lysosomal diseases, and biomarker discovery. She has received numerous honors including the Prime Minister Award for Excellence (2017), L’Oréal UNESCO Women in Science Pan-Arab Award (2013), and recognition in the WiS Hall of Fame
Prof. Moeenaldeen AlSayed
Professor of Medical Genetics, Alfaisal University | Senior Medical Genetics Consultant, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
He is a Professor of Medical Genetics at Alfaisal University and Senior Medical Genetics Consultant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is the founder and director of the MSc Genetic Counseling Program at Alfaisal University and established dedicated Adult Genetics, Metabolic Diseases, and Genetic Counseling services at King Faisal. Trained at Yale–New Haven Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, he holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee.
His expertise includes lysosomal storage diseases, organic acidurias, and identification of founder mutations in the Saudi population. Prof. AlSayed is a founding member of multiple regional genetics and metabolic disease organizations and is an active speaker and advisor in rare genetic disease initiatives.
Prof. Tawfeg Ben-Omran
Division Chief, Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Sidra Senior Consultant|Department of Medical Genetics – HMC Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College Doha, Qatar
He is a Senior Clinical and Metabolic Genetics Consultant at Hamad Medical Corporation and Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Scientist at Boston Children’s Hospital, USA. Trained in clinical and metabolic genetics at the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, he holds FRCPS and FCCMG certifications.
Prof. Ben-Omran has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, serves as a reviewer for multiple genetics journals, and is recognized as a leading figure in medical genetics across the MENA region. He actively mentors fellows, residents, and medical students.
Prof. Malak Alghamdi
Head of Medical Genetics Division | Senior Medical Genetics Consultant & Associate Professor, King Saud University, Riyadh,KSA
She is Head of the Medical Genetics Division at King Khalid University Hospital and Senior Medical Genetics Consultant and Associate Professor at King Saud University, Riyadh. She earned her MD from KSU, holds Arab and Saudi Board certifications in Pediatrics, and is board-certified in Medical Genetics (FCCMG, Canada).
She completed a fellowship in Clinical Biochemical Genetics at British Columbia Children’s Hospital, Canada. Prof. Alghamdi established the clinical and academic Medical Genetics Division at KSUMC, with research and clinical focus on neurogenetic disorders and inborn errors of metabolism, and has several publications in the field. She actively mentors fellows, residents, and medical students.
Prof. Brahim Tabarki
Professor & Consultant Pediatric Neurologist | Expert in Epilepsy, Movement & Neurometabolic Disorders, Saudi Arabia
He is a Professor and Consultant in Pediatric Neurology at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, and Professor at the University of Sousse, Tunisia. He completed his medical education at the University of Tunisia and specialized in pediatrics, pediatric neurology, and neurophysiology at Paris V University, France, and UCL-Brussels, Belgium. His clinical and research interests focus on epilepsy, movement disorders,and neurometabolic diseases.
Prof. Tabarki has authored over 125 PubMed-indexed publications and multiple book chapters, and serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals.
His clinical and research interests focus on epilepsy, movement disorders, and neurometabolic diseases. Prof. Tabarki has authored over 125 PubMed-indexed publications and multiple book chapters, and serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals.
Prof. Mohamed Sarar
Professor & Consultant Geneticist | Head of Genetics and Metabolic Medicine Division, Saudi Arabia
He is a distinguished professor and consultant in genetics and metabolic medicine. He currently serves as the Head of the Genetics and Metabolic Medicine Division and as the Program Director for the Genetics and Metabolic Medicine Program.
His expertise encompasses clinical genetics, metabolic disorders, and translational genomics. Dr. Sarar is actively involved in advancing research and education in his field, contributing significantly to the development of genetic medicine programs.
Prof. Khalid A. Fakhro
Chief of Research & Chair, Precision Medicine Program, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
He Chief of Research and Chair of the Precision Medicine Program at Sidra Medicine, Qatar, leading the Laboratory of Human Genetics and Genomics. His work focuses on translating genomic technologies to patient care, sequencing thousands of genomes across the Middle East, and discovering genes for rare disorders.
He has secured over $8M in competitive grants and published landmark studies on genome structure and rare disease genetics. Prof. Fakhro also serves as Board Member of the Qatar Precision Medicine Institute and Adjunct Professor at Weill-Cornell Medical College and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, mentoring Masters and Ph.D. students in genomics and precision medicine.
Dr. Robert G. Thorne
Denali Fellow & Head of Denali Postdoctoral Program, USA
He is a neuroscientist specializing in CNS barriers, brain drug delivery, and neuronopathic lysosomal storage disorders. With 35 years of research experience, he focuses on delivering proteins, oligonucleotides, and gene therapy vectors to the brain. Dr. Thorne is Head of Denali’s Postdoctoral Program, co-leads the Intern Program, and oversees STEM outreach initiatives.
He previously served on the faculty at NYU School of Medicine and University of Wisconsin-Madison, and as President of the International Brain Barriers Society (IBBS). He has mentored numerous doctoral candidates and holds advisory roles for NIH, CZI, MJFF, and other organizations, contributing significantly to CNS drug delivery research and education.
Dr. Dau-Ming Niu
Distinguished Professor, Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming University | Director, Rare Disease Medical Research & Treatment Centers, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
He is a Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, and Director of the Rare Disease Medical Research and Treatment Centers at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan.
He holds an MD from Kaohsiung Medical University and a PhD from National Yang-Ming University, and completed clinical and molecular genetics research training at Duke University. Dr. Niu is a leading expert in medical genetics and rare disease research, contributing extensively to clinical care, translational research, and genomic medicine in Taiwan.
Dr. Joseph Muenzer
Bryson Distinguished Professor of Pediatric Genetics | Director, Joseph Muenzer MPS Research & Treatment Center, UNC Chapel Hill, USA
He is Bryson Distinguished Professor of Pediatric Genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Director of the Joseph Muenzer MPS Research and Treatment Center. Board-certified in Pediatrics and Clinical Biochemical/Molecular Genetics, he specializes in inborn errors of metabolism, particularly mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).
Dr. Muenzer has led over 20 MPS clinical trials, including IV and intrathecal enzyme replacement therapies, contributing to FDA-approved treatments. He developed a widely used mouse model for Hunter syndrome (MPS II) and focuses on improving therapies for brain disease in MPS.
Dr. Roberto Barriales-Villa
Coordinator, Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases Unit, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, Spain
He is Coordinator of the Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases Unit at Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, Spain. He is an expert in cardiovascular genetics and inherited heart disorders, previously serving as coordinator of the Research Programme on Familial and Congenital Heart Diseases for the Spanish Cardiovascular National Network and leading the Inherited Cardiovascular Disease Working Group of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.
Dr. Barriales-Villa has extensive research experience in cardiomyopathies and genetic cardiovascular conditions.
Dr. Amaya Bélanger-Quintana
Head, Department of Metabolic Diseases in Children and Adults, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
She is a pediatrician and Head of the Department of Metabolic Diseases at Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid, a national and European reference center for inborn errors of metabolism.
She is a professor at Alcalá de Henares University and serves on multiple national and international advisory boards on metabolic disorders, neonatal screening, and rare disease management. Dr. Bélanger-Quintana has published extensively in her field.
Dr. Gamal Elfatarany
Senior Medical Director, Moderna | Expert in Vaccines & Rare Diseases | Healthcare Innovator, Switzerland
He is the Senior Medical Director at Moderna, overseeing Medical Affairs across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With over 20 years of leadership in the pharmaceutical industry, he has held key roles at Moderna, Biogen, Sobi, Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and MSD.
His expertise spans vaccines, rare diseases, metabolic and neuropsychiatric disorders, and men’s health. Renowned for his strategic vision and scientific leadership, Dr. Elfatarany is deeply committed to advancing patient outcomes and promoting healthy aging through innovation in medicine and vaccines.
Dr. Sermin Saadeh
Pediatric Nephrologist | Expert in Pediatric Hypertension & Kidney Disorders, Saudi Arabia
She based in Morristown, New Jersey, affiliated with Goryeb Children’s Hospital and Morristown Medical Center under the Atlantic Health System. A graduate of the Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine.
she brings over 20 years of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing kidney diseases in children. Dr. Saadeh’s expertise includes pediatric hypertension, nephrology, kidney stones, and renal failure, with a strong commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to improve children’s kidney health and overall well-being.
Dr. Dia Arafah
Senior Pediatric & Medical Genetics Consultant | Founder of Western Region Genetic Center, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
He is the first genetic consultant in Makkah providing care for clinical dysmorphology and birth defects, and his metabolic and genetic clinic serves as a referral center across the western region of Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Mohammed trained in Medical Genetics at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center and completed a clinical attachment at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, UK. He is an active member of multiple genetic societies, regularly speaks at regional and national conferences, and has contributed to numerous publications in pediatric and medical genetics. He has led initiatives in neonatal screening, genetic awareness, and the establishment of a dedicated medical genetics unit in Makkah.
Dr. Khalid Al-Thihli
Senior Consultant, Clinical and Biochemical Genetics, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
He Is a Senior Consultant Clinical and Biochemical Geneticist at the Genetics and Developmental Medicine Clinic, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He holds FRCPC and FCCMG certifications from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Al-Thihli is a founding member of the Omani Society for Genetic Medicine and an active member of the Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders and Middle East Metabolic Group. He has contributed extensively to research in genetics and inherited disorders.
Dr. Almundher Al-Maawali
Senior Consultant, Medical Genetics – Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
He is a Senior Consultant in Medical Genetics at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat. He earned his MD from Sultan Qaboos University, completed his Medical Genetics residency at the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, and pursued a fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
His research focuses on intellectual disability, gene discovery, and the application of next-generation sequencing in clinical care.
Dr. Ahmad Abou Tayoun
Director, Dubai Health Genomic Medicine Center; Associate Professor of Genetics, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE
He is the Director of the Dubai Health Genomic Medicine Center and Associate Professor of Genetics at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) and a fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMGG).
Dr. Abou Tayoun previously served as Director of Genomic Diagnostics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on rare pediatric diseases in the Middle East, novel gene-disease discoveries, and integrating genomic medicine across clinical practice.
Dr. Ahmed Alsarraf
Laboratory Director & Faculty Chair, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait
He is Laboratory Director at Dasman Diabetes Institute and Faculty Chair for the Clinical Biochemistry Program in Kuwait.
He completed postgraduate training in Medical Biochemistry at the University of British Columbia and a fellowship in Lipidology, earning certification from the National Lipid Association, USA.He also leads the Lipid Clinic at Amiri Hospital and has co-authored multiple publications on lipid disorders in international journals.
Dr. Ahmed Bamaga
Assistant Professor & Consultant Pediatric Neurologist | Neuromuscular Medicine & Clinical Neurophysiology Specialist, Saudi Arabia
He Works at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Medicine. He holds the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification with a Special Qualification in Child Neurology and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Pediatric Neurology.
Dr. Bamaga completed his Neuromuscular Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, including training in autoimmune neurology. A graduate with First Honours in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from King Abdulaziz University, he is dedicated to advancing care and research in pediatric and neuromuscular neurological disorders.
Dr. Fahad Hakami
Consultant Molecular Geneticist | Head of Molecular Medicine, KAMC-Jeddah | Harvard-Trained Scientist, Saudi Arabia
He serves as Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics at King Abdulaziz University for Allied Health Sciences, Head of the Genetics Unit at Alborg Laboratories, and Lab Consultant for Genealive Lab. Dr. Hakami holds an MSc in Molecular Medicine and a PhD in Cancer Biology, followed by a Molecular Genetics Fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
Board-certified by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics since 2017, he has extensive expertise in molecular diagnostics and has signed thousands of hereditary and cancer genetics reports. He is also an active researcher, contributing novel findings to the field of molecular genetics.
Dr. Mohammed Almuqbil
Consultant Pediatric Neurology & Neurogenetics, KASCH; Assistant Professor, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
He is a Consultant in Pediatric Neurology and Neurogenetics at King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital (KASCH) and an Assistant Professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh.
He specializes in diagnosing and managing pediatric neurological and neurogenetic disorders, combining clinical expertise with academic teaching and research.
Dr. Rawda Sunbul
Medical Genetic Consultant | Head of Newborn Screening & ERT Programs, Qatif Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia
She holds Arab and Saudi Board certifications in Pediatrics, completed a Medical Genetics fellowship at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, and a Clinical Genetics fellowship at McGill University.
Dr. Sunbul also has a Master’s in Healthcare Management and Leadership. She led the Medical Genetics Unit (2010–2024) and established one of Saudi Arabia’s largest Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) centers. Recognized for excellence in clinical care and research, her expertise focuses on lysosomal storage diseases and advancing genetic medicine nationally and internationally.
Dr. Maha Faden
Consultant Pediatric Geneticist & Skeletal Dysplasia Specialist | Assistant Professor, Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia
She is Assistant Professor at Alfaisal University College of Medicine. She heads specialized genetic services, including the first genetic counseling unit in the Saudi Ministry of Health, and has pioneered treatment for skeletal dysplasia and Achondroplasia in the Gulf region.
Dr. Faden described a novel skeletal dysplasia, “Faden-Alkuraya Type,” and has contributed extensively to newborn screening, rare disease awareness, and clinical guidelines. She holds multiple certifications in pediatrics and medical genetics and is recognized internationally for her clinical, research, and educational contributions in genetic medicine.
Dr. Manal Afqi
Consultant Pediatrician & Clinical Geneticist | Head of Genetic & Metabolic Unit, Madina, Saudi Arabia
She is is a Consultant in General Pediatrics, Clinical Genetics, and Metabolic Disorders at Madina Maternity and Children Hospital, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Medical City. She heads the Clinical Genetic and Metabolic Unit and leads the Specialized Genetic Center in the Madina cluster. Dr. Afqi completed her fellowship in Clinical Genetics and Metabolic Disorders at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh.
She is board-certified in Pediatrics (Saudi Board). She is actively involved in research, teaching, rare disease awareness, and national health initiatives, contributing to premarital and preconception pathways, newborn care programs, and regional genetic and metabolic conferences.
Dr. Haifa Alzahrani
Consultant Pediatric Metabolic Diseases | Clinical Biochemical Geneticist King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
She holds a Fellowship in Clinical Biochemical Genetics from the University of British Columbia, Canada, and is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Medical Genetics.
Dr. Alzahrani has extensive experience in pediatric genetics, metabolic disorders, and medical education, and has contributed to numerous national and international conferences on rare and inherited diseases.
Dr. Norah Alsaleh
Consultant in Genetics & Precision Medicine | Pediatric & Medical Genetics Specialist, Saudi Arabia
She Is Precision Medicine at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh. She graduated from King Abdulaziz University College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, affiliated with New York Medical College, USA.
Dr. Alsaleh holds fellowships in Medical Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, specializing in personalized genetic care for children.
Dr. Nadia Al Hashmi
Medical & Biochemical Geneticist | Senior Pediatric Consultant | President, Oman Society for Genetic Medicine, Oman
She graduate of Sultan Qaboos University (2001), she completed her pediatric training (MRCPH 2006, OMSB 2007) and fellowship in medical genetics at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh.
With over a decade of experience at the Royal Hospital and National Genetic Center, she specializes in mitochondrial and lysosomal storage diseases, prenatal diagnosis, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis—helping over 1,000 families achieve healthy births.
Dr. Reem Alsulaiman
Chair, Medical Genetics Department | American Board-Certified Senior Consultant, Genetic Counseling | Assistant Professor, Qatar
She specializes in cancer genetics and rare diseases and serves as Vice President of the Qatar Network of Medical Genetics, Assistant Chair of the Doha-Heidelberg Rare Disease MDT and Research Committee, and a core member of the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI).
Dr. Alsulaiman completed her clinical training at Sarah Lawrence College, NY, and fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York Presbyterian, and Columbia Medical Center. She holds a PhD in Cancer Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Wales, with her research recognized as one of the UK’s top 100 breakthroughs in 2018. She is also an Assistant Professor at Qatar University, instrumental in establishing the country’s genetic counseling profession and licensing framework.
Ms. Shatha Alhefdhi
Senior Genetic Counselor | Genetic Counseling Specialist | SSMG Member, Saudi Arabia
She holds a master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from Alfaisal University and serves as a senior genetic counselor in the Pediatric Department at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH).
She is an active member of the Geneo Clinic telehealth team and the Saudi Society of Medical Genetics (SSMG). Shatha has participated in numerous national and international genetic conferences and is dedicated to supporting families through comprehensive genetic counseling and patient-centered care.
Ms. Reem Ibrahim
Lead Genetic Counselor, Adult & Reproductive Genetics | Clinical Coordinator, Qatar University, Qatar
She holds a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from Sarah Lawrence College, USA, and trained at multiple prestigious hospitals in New York.
Ms. Ibrahim serves as clinical coordinator and core member of the training team for Qatar University’s genetic counseling program and is an active researcher with multiple publications in clinical genetics and genomics.
Ms. Tarfa Alshamsi
Senior Genetic Counselor | Genetic Counseling Specialist | SSMG Member, Saudi Arabia
She holds a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling with honors from Alfaisal University and a Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science. Her expertise includes genetic counseling, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, and blood bank services.
Ms Tarfa focuses on patient education, genetic risk assessment, and the use of genomic tools in clinical decision-making, with research interests in primary immunodeficiency diseases and precision medicine in the Saudi healthcare system.