World Congress on Food and Nutrition December 10-12, 2018 Dubai, UAE

Mr. Muhammad Usman, Former Director General of Agricultural Research System, Government of Pakistan who retired from service after a spotless career of about 35 years with senior level experience on research and development of integrated agricultural production, food science. Mr. Usman is basically an agricultural scientist and established “Prominent Agro Based Industries, Agro Based Industries and Consultancy SDN BHD” in Malaysia and “Foundation for Rural Development in Pakistan”, with primarily aims to work on integrated agricultural project for Rural Development through improvement in agriculture and consultancy services to the formers at Malaysia

Development of integrated agricultural production, food science

Funmbi Odediran Olatayo was born and raised in Nigeria, Africa. Growing in a medically inclined family, Funmbi learned at an early age the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and being active. After completing an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago – Iwoye, Nigeria in 2009, she went ahead to work in various health and pharmaceutical companies such as Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc. She also volunteered in public health promotion programs and acquired trainings and certification in a confectionery and cooking organization. It was during those years that she became interested in nutrition and dietetics; mainly how diet impacts our bodies and lifestyle habits. In 2014, Funmbi made the decision to acquire a Master of Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree from the University of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria which she completed in 2016. Today, Funmbi is a health consultant, speaker and a seminar leader where she uses evidence-based strategies and guides to counsel professionals, active individuals, parents and children; providing them the knowledge to make simple, dietary changes to improve their health and performance and reduce their risk of diseases. Funmbi is also a writer and founder of www.funmbi.com where she writes and provide comprehensive and supporting articles on health and fitness, nutritious and healthy recipes for children and adults, and also, promotional materials on health care and wellness that is engaging, informative and easy to understand. These have been shared on various social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. Outside of her work, Funmbi is an avid cook and a sport enthusiast who is married to a loving husband and enjoys being with friends and family, travelling and exploring new places, and reading.

Human Nutrition and Dietetics , Healthcare

Dr. Mohamad Miqdady is American Board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He is the Division Chief, Ped. GI, Hepatology & Nutrition Division at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in UAE. Also an Adjunct Staff at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio USA. Expert member of the FISPGHAN Council (Federation of International Societies of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition); Malnutrition/Obesity Expert team. Dr. Miqdady completed his Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX, USA. He held the position of Assistant Professor at Jordan University of Science and Technology in Jordan for six years prior joining SKMC. Main research interests include nutritional disorders, feeding difficulties, picky eating, obesity, procedural sedation, allergic GI disorders and celiac disease. He has 19 publications in peer reviewed journals. On the Editorial Board of few journals including Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

Hepatology & Nutrition,Pediatric Gastroenterology

An independent clinical dietician, health and nutrition consultant and media spokesperson, Tina is based in Dubai, UAE since 2005. Chagoury graduated with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics and a master’s in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Behavior Education from the American University of Beirut. She acted as cofounder and Chief Clinical Officer at Live’ly L.L.C, an SME specializing in clinical and catering services for weight management that started in Dubai, UAE in 2005. In 2018 Tina launched her own practice: Tina Nutrition and Wellness consultancy providing scientific based health and nutrition awareness services through organized campaigns, media outreach and corporate wellness activations in educational and business institutions as well as sports youth clubs and one on one coaching. Tina hosts regular nutrition segments on local TV channels targeting the general Arab speaking public and mothers and children specifically. Chagoury’s long experience in the UAE’s multicultural setting and in the media has given her special interest in nutrition communication and its effect on behavioral change.

Health and nutrition

Dr. Ellahham has served as Chief Quality Officer for SKMC since 2009. In his role, Dr. Ellahham has led the development of a quality and safety program that has been highly successful and visible and has been recognized internationally by a number of awards. As Chief Quality Officer and Global Healthcare Leader, Dr. Ellahham had a focus on ensuring that that implementation of these best practices leads to breakthrough improvements in clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience and risk management. Dr. Ellahham is a Board-certified internist, cardiologist and vascular medicine senior consultant and continues to care for patients. He received his undergraduate degree in biology and his M.D. from the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. Dr. Ellahham did his fellowship in Cardiology at the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) in USA. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Ellahham worked in Washington DC in several clinical and leadership positions before moving to UAE in 2008. He led the First AHA GWTG Heart Failure Initiative outside US and was the recipient of the AHA GWTG Award in Wash. DC. He is the champion of the AHA GWTG in the region. Dr. Ellahham continues to be an active clinician. He is board certified in internal medicine, vascular medicine, cardiology and quality. He was recently recertified in 2017 by the American Board of Cardiology (ABIM). He demonstrated great skill and experience in the management of patients with heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and valvular heart disease and led a multi-disciplinary team in the care and delivery of advanced therapies to these patients. He has unique abilities to partner and engage local and regional referring providers. He is able to work in a highly matrixed environment, possess strong leadership and organizational skills and have experience to working effectively in a large health system. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and key member in Heart Failure and Transplant, Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology, Cardio-oncology and Peripheral Vascular Disease Sections.

Cardiology, Healthcare

More than 28 years of experience as clinical dietician and catering manager. A well-presented, self-motivated and confident dietitian with experience of assessing a patients' nutritional needs, then developing and implementing nutrition programs for them. Possessing the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information about dietary matters in an understandable form to patients. Having a proven track record of successfully promoting healthy eating habits to communities and suggest diet modifications to individuals. Member of the quality team for JCI accreditation, done in Med Care Hospitals 4 times. Experience in supervising the junior dietician , the principles and methods for curriculum , training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups .and the measurement of training effects. Responsible for planning, administrating and supervising an organization’s catering operations and services, maintaining high standard of hygiene with flowing the HACCP system. Now looking to further an already successful career by working for a caring, reputable and ambitious organization

Diet, Nutrition