MENA Conference 8th International Oncology Conference 2020

On behalf of the organizing and scientific committee, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the “8th International Oncology Conference” under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence being held virtually on 17-18 December, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. For the past seven years, this conference has been the principal forum on the latest innovations in treating cancers. Over a hundred world-leaders have participated and engaged in discussions on new approaches in the fight against cancer that are bringing us closer to a future where cancer will become a curable disease. The Congress continues to be a global platform with an interdisciplinary approach, with special lectures, debates and interactive techniques to explore the innovative and exciting developments in the management and treatment of ‘cancer,’ potentially thousands of different diseases with wide-ranging characteristics that require extensive and diverse management.

The 8th International Oncology Conference represents the most important gathering for 2020 designed to focus on new research and technologies with the promise of improving the outcomes of cancer, still one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This year’s Congress showcases some of the world’s leading clinicians, scientists and surgeons, who will share and discuss groundbreaking in treating patients for one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. The program emphasizes on the theme “Working Together to Improve Cancer Care” to highlight the importance of multidisciplinary approach that have resulted in significant improvements and is required to provide patients with leading-edge cancer therapies. The conference will also highlight issues and challenges in clinical trials and research studies that provide critical information for physicians when deciding the best treatment strategies for cancer patients

The meeting will provide all stakeholders with opportunities to learn, debate, discuss, and network in this very active scientific field where recent progress has led to improvements in patient outcomes. I am certain that this unique conference will deliberate and discuss all the different facets of this exciting topic and come up with recommendations to achieve a high level of excellence in healthcare for cancer patients. Thank you for joining us to one of the exciting events we are planning and experience firsthand the pride we take to fight and prevent cancer, making a tangible difference for the health of our people in the UAE and the region. I am sure that your active participation in the conference will significantly contribute to its success and will constitute a milestone in the region highlighting more than seven years of pioneering research and innovation.