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Dr. Abdulla Sultan Almarzooqi
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Dr. Abdulla Sultan Almarzooqi
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Media & Public Relations Committee Chairperson
Internal Medicine Specialist,
Rahba Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Omar Al Hammadi
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Dr. Omar Al Hammadi
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Vice President Emirates Society of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine consultant, Al Rahba Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Juan Pablo Frias
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Dr. Juan Pablo Frias
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Dr. Juan Pablo Frias is Medical Director and Principal Investigator of Velocity Clinical Research (formerly National Research Institute) in Los Angeles, CA. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Frías has held academic positions at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, and the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, where he is currently on the clinical faculty. He has been involved in diabetes and metabolism-related research for over 25 years and has authored numerous publications in this field.

Dr. Charilaos Dimosthenopoulos
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Dr. Charilaos Dimosthenopoulos
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Dr. MMedSci.PhD, Chief Dietitian-Dietetic Dept at General Hospital of Athens "Laiko", Greece, Board Member of Hellenic Diabetes Association & Empakan, Board Member of Diabetes Nutrition Sturdy Group (DNSG)
Dr Charilaos Dimosthenopoulos received his PhD from the Medical School of the Kapodistriakon University, Athens. He holds a Bachelor degree on Biology from the School of Biology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a Postgraduate Diploma (PostDip in Dietetics) in Dietetics from Leeds Metropolitan University and a Master of Medicine and Science in Human Nutrition (MMedSci) from Sheffield University, UK. He has a HACCP Inspector Certificate from the Agricultural University and TUV AUSTRIA. He works as Chief Dietitian at the Department of Clinical Nutrition, General Hospital of Athens “Laiko” being responsible for the dietary monitoring and treatment of patients of various clinical conditions, since 2002. He has numerous publications while he has numerous participations in Greek and International congresses with oral presentations, abstracts and posters. He is Board member of the Society for the Study of Risk Factors for Vascular Diseases (EMPAKAN) and Board member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association (EDE). He is Board member of the Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group (DNSG) and was the Leader of the EFAD’s European Specialist Dietetic Networks (ESDNs) Diabetes (2018-2022). He is teaching in 4 different postgraduate courses of the Kapodistriakon University and the University of West Attica, Athens.

Manuel Gargallo-Fernández
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Manuel Gargallo-Fernández
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Manuel Gargallo-Fernández MD, PhD at the Endocrinology and Nutrition Department of the University Hospital Infanta Leonor and “Fundación Jimenez Diaz” Hospital, Madrid – Spain. Honorary professor in medicine, Medicine College, “Universidad Complutense”, Madrid.
Co auhor of different diabetes related several guidelines from the Spanish Endocrinology an Nutrition Society (SEEN)
He has published over 210 research papers and invited reviews and books.
Currently is the Director of the Diabetes Knowledge Group of SEEN
Manuel Gargallo MD, PhD in the Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition of the Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor and Hospital “Fundación Jiménez Díaz”, Madrid (Spain). Honorary Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University, Madrid. Co-author of different guides related to diabetes mellitus of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (SEEN). He has published more than 100 research articles and invited reviews and books. He is currently the Director of the SEEN Diabetes Knowledge Group.
Manuel Gargallo MD, PhD in the Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition of the Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor and Hospital “Fundación Jiménez Díaz”, Madrid (Spain). Honorary Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University, Madrid. Co-author of different guides related to diabetes mellitus of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (SEEN). He has published more than 100 research articles and invited reviews and books. He is currently the Director of the SEEN Diabetes Knowledge Group.

Alice Cheng
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Alice Cheng
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Degrees
1994 - 1998 MD, Honours Standing, Dept of Medicine, University of Toronto
Postgraduate, Research and Specialty Training
2001 - 2003 Clinical Fellow, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1998 - 2001 Resident, Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses
2003 - present Fellow, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
2002 - present Fellow, Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
2003 United States Medical Licensing Examination – Step 3, Federation of State Medical Boards / National Board of Medical Examiners
2002 - 2004 Master Teacher Program Certificate, Master Teacher Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
1999 Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada, Medical Council of Canada
1997 United States Medical Licensing Examination – Step 2, Federation of State Medical Boards / National Board of Medical Examiners
1996 United States Medical Licensing Examination – Step 1, Federation of State Medical Boards / National Board of Medical Examiners

Dr. Athanasia Papazafiropoulou
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Dr. Athanasia Papazafiropoulou
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3rd Department of Internal Medicine
General Hospital of Nikaia
Greece
Dr. Athanasia Papazafiropoulou presently working as a consultant in 1st Department of Internal Medicine and Center of Diabetes, General Hospital of Nikaia “Ag. Panteleimon”, Piraeus, Greece. She is a member of professional medical societies. She is a co-authored seventy-nine Greek Handbooks and has published many articles in national and international journals.
Dr. Athanasia Papazafiropoulou presently working as a consultant in 1st Department of Internal Medicine and Center of Diabetes, General Hospital of Nikaia “Ag. Panteleimon”, Piraeus, Greece. She is a member of professional medical societies. She is a co-authored seventy-nine Greek Handbooks and has published many articles in national and international journals.
Meet Our Experts


Alessio Lai
Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, specialization in Diabetology
Alessio Lai


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Society
Associazione Medici Diabetologi - AMD


Lelio Morviducci
Professor of Diabetes
Director UOC Diabetology and Dietetics
ASL Roma
Lelio Morviducci


- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in diabetes care: The AMD experience
Topics
- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in diabetes care: The AMD experience
Society
Associazione Medici Diabetologi - AMD


Haris Dimosthenopoulos
Chief Dietitian-Dietetic Dept at General Hospital of Athens Laiko,
General Secretary of Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group
(DNSG)
Haris Dimosthenopoulos


- Nutritional education in DM with the use of new technology
Topics
- Nutritional education in DM with the use of new technology
Society
Diabetes & Nutrition Study Group - DNSG


Anne Raben
Professor in Nutririon & Health
Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen
Anne Raben


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Results From SWEET Clinical Trial
Society
Diabetes & Nutrition Study Group - DNSG


Hermione Price
Consultant diabetologist at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Dorset
Honorary Secretary of the Assocation of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD)
Hermione Price


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Hermione Price: The associations between diabetes and mental ill health and ABCD guidelines
Society
Assocation of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD)


Dipesh Patel
Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine and Consultant Endocrinologist – Cleveland Clinic London
Dipesh Patel


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Introduction to ABCD and its work
– Key JBDS guideline updates
– Weight management and the obesity management collaborative UK
– Mental health and diabetes “
Society
Assocation of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD)


Martín Cuesta-Hernández
Endocrinologist, dietition and nutionist at Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
Martín Cuesta-Hernández


Endocrinologist, dietition and nutionist at Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
Topics
- CGM to improve safety and glycemic control in people with T2DM using insulin therapy
Society
Sociedad Española de Diabetes (SED)


Athanasios Raptis
Professor In Internal Medicine And Diabetes Mellitus
2nd Dept Of Internal Medicine And Diabetes Center, Athens University
Medical School, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
Athanasios Raptis


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Novel insights in diabetic kidney disease
Society
Hellenic Diabetes Association


Εlina EL Nteik
Ιnternist-Diabetogist ΜD, Consultant in Greek NHS Health Center of Glyfada
Εlina EL Nteik


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Μοnitoring protocol (Follow-up) for patients with diabetes
Society
Hellenic Diabetes Association


Alexandra van Essche
Diabetes Advocate (SA Diabetes Advocacy) and a trained diabetes councellor (Diabetes Counselling UK) / Founder and Director of Alexandra van Essche Communications
Alexandra van Essche


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
“Session : Diabetes in Africa
Public health and patient advocacyInclusive Patient-Centred Diabetes Care: Amplifying the Voice of People with Diabetes in Decision-Making.”
Society
Diabetes Alliance in South Africa


Siyabonga Kwanele Zuma
Board Member of the Diabetes Alliance
Siyabonga Kwanele Zuma


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
Patient advocacy
Society
Diabetes Alliance in South Africa


Tarik Elhadd
Senior consultant endocrinologist at Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar
Treasurer GAED
Tarik Elhadd


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- 1. Strategies to avert clinical inertia in T2DM
- 2. The role of statin to mitigate CV risk in patients with T2DM & CKD
- 3. The complex patients with T2 Diabetes in Ramadan: Messages from PROFAST Ramadan studies
Society
Gulf Assocation of Endocrinology and Diabetes (GAED)


Enrico Brocco
Chief, Diabetic Foot Unit, Policlinico Abano Terme
Diabetic Foot Referral Center, Regione Veneto
Enrico Brocco


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Ischemic diabetic foot: from pathophysyology to no-option cases treatments
Society
Diabetes Foot Study Group (DFSG)


Prash Vas
Consultant Endocrinologist, Diabetes Foot Physician and General Physician
Chairman of King’s Diabetes Foot Clinic was the first dedicated multidisciplinary foot clinic in the world and is one of UK’s largest units dealing with complex diabetic
Prash Vas


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Diabetic foot attack: Recognition and management
Society
Diabetes Foot Study Group (DFSG)


Raffaele Napoli
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Transational Medical Science, Federico II University of Napoli
Chair of the educations & publications committee in the Itlaian Society of Diabetes (SID)
Raffaele Napoli


- Diabetes Care in Italy: The AMD Annals Initiative
Topics
- Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Novel perpectives in diabesity treatment