9thEmirati-German Congress in Medicine and Dental Medicine 21–22 November 2022 University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

The 9th Emirati-German Conference was hosted by the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates during 21–22 November 2022. A host of eminent scholars, researchers, physicians, and health-care professionals presented their innovative work across a wide range of medical disciplines including basic medical sciences, clinical sciences, and dental medicine. The format of the conference was a hybrid design with face-to-face sessions in the medical campus of the University of Sharjah. This event provided an excellent opportunity to all health-care professionals in the related medical, dental and allied health fields to upgrade their current knowledge and to network with the world-renowned scientists from the University of Sharjah, Academic Reinbek Hospital Hamburg, University of Lubeck Germany, and several other speakers from UAE. OBJECTIVES The main theme of this conference was cancer. The key objectives of this conference were: To identify best practices in different cancer types including colorectal, hepatobiliary, breast, central nervous systems, and othersTo provide a forum for a broad debate about cancer etiology, prevention, and early detection of common cancers for a better clinical outcomeTo understand diagnostic modalities, treatment strategies, surveillance, palliative care, and research on common cancersTo demonstrate key approaches to identify, prioritize, and address major cancers with a substantial burden on health-care systemsTo establish or re-establish and strengthen networks between those working in all stages of the cancer continuum in the MENA region and the European perspectives.