5 reasons to attend and participate in the MENA Microbiome Conference

In recent years, the study of microbiota — comprising bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea residing within or on our bodies — has garnered significant attention for its profound implications for health and disease. From influencing obesity, cancers, and diabetes to playing a critical role in predisposing to pregnancy complications like preterm birth - understanding and manipulating microbiota could hold the key to improving disease prognosis.

The Middle East and North Africa Human Microbiome Conference (MENA Microbiome), scheduled for September 28-29, 2024, in Qatar, is your gateway to understanding the microbial world within us! This conference will delve into the latest advancements in microbiome research and its clinical applications.

The MENA Microbiome Conference will serve as a pivotal platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders to explore groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. Topics of discussion will range from the role of microbiota in chronic diseases to emerging microbiota-based therapies that promise to revolutionize treatment strategies.

Here are five reasons why you should attend and participate in this landmark event:

1. Explore the Human Microbiome: Delve into the intricate world of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that shape our health and well-being, from digestion to mental health.
2. Learn the latest updates in the field: Calling all researchers, clinical scientists, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, nutritionists, and students interested in the latest research advancements in the human microbiome field.
3. Earn CPD Points: Gain 15.75 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points by attending the full event, enriching your professional credentials.
4. Connect with Leading Experts: Network with top researchers specializing in gut health, oral microbiome, and reproductive microbiota. Engage in discussions and gain insights into cutting-edge research.
5. Exclusive Documentary Screening: Don't miss the screening of "The Invisible Extinction" movie featuring two renowned scientists racing to save our microbiome.

Participants can expect engaging presentations from renowned experts in microbiome science, interactive panel discussions, and opportunities for networking with peers from around the globe. The conference will also feature sessions dedicated to gut health, therapeutic interventions using microbes, role of microbiome in women's health, gut-brain axis, diet and microbiome, among others.

Join us in Qatar for the MENA Microbiome Conference as we uncover the intricate world of microbiota and its transformative potential in healthcare. Stay tuned for updates on speakers, registration details, and more as we embark on this enlightening journey together. Together, let's shape the future of microbiome research and healthcare innovation.

Save the dates — September 28-29, 2024 — for an enriching experience at the forefront of microbiome science. We look forward to welcoming you to Qatar for this landmark event.