Medicines - From Discovery and Delivery to Optimal Use: KIPC 2019

Speciality Laboratory Medicine - General/other

Organizer Jamshaid iqbal Mohammed Rafique

CME/CPD Provider Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

Scheduled date(s):

From 05 March 2019 To 07 March 2019

Aims And Objectives

Track 1: Sciences to advance our knowledge and understanding of medicines. Track 2: Aiming at developing a white paper on creating a framework to support the evolution of clinical pharmacy in the country.

Content Outline

Day 1- Tuesday March 5, 2019 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registrations 4: 00 pm – 5:00 pm Opening Ceremony & Exhibitions 4:00 - 4:05 National Anthem 4:05 - 4:15 Introductory Remarks Dr. Fatma Al-Awadhi; Conference Chairperson 4:15 - 4:30 Patronage Speech President of Kuwait University 4:30 – 4:45 Welcome Address Prof. Pierre Moreau; Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy 4:45 – 5:00 Opening of Poster Exhibitions with Refreshments Keynote Forum 5:00-6:00 pm Title: Current and Future Impact of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences on Global Health Care Prof. Shaker Mousa, USA 6:00-7:00 pm Title: Highlights of the 9Ps to Expand Practice Prof. Zubin Austin, Canada 7:00-9:00 pm Dinner Day 2- Wednesday March 6, 2019 8.00 – 9.00 Registration 9:00-12:00 Morning Parallel Sessions Track 1: Expanding the chemical space for drug discovery Time Keynote Lectures 9:00 – 9:45 am Prof. Raymond Andersen, Canada Title: Chemical Genetics Approach to the Discovery of Terrestrial and Marine Natural Product Drug Leads 9:45 – 10:15am Prof. Hendrik Luesch, USA Title: Marine Natural Products as Starting Point for Drug Discovery and Development 10:15– 10:30 am Coffee Break 10:30 – 11:00 am Prof. Rolf Müller, Germany Title: Biosynthesis of antibiotics in actinomycetes and myxobacteria. 11:00 – 11:20 am Prof. Jassim Al-Hassan, KU, Kuwait Title: Exciting Discoveries Utilizing Materials from the Skin of the Catfish Arius Bilineatus, Val. in the Novel Treatment of Diseases That are Unresponsive to Conventional Treatment. 11:20 – 11:40 am Dr. Khaled Orabi, KU, Kuwait Title: The Role of Natural Products in Modern Medicine 11:40am– 12:00pm Prof. Oludotun Phillips, KU, Kuwait Title: Oxazolidinone as a Scaffold for Drug Discovery. Track 2: Regulatory framework to support pharmacy practice Time Keynote Lectures Time Keynote Lectures 9:00 – 9:45 am Dr. Ahmed Al-Jedai, Saudi Arabia Title: Pharmacy Practice in the Gulf; Challenges and Future Outlook 9:45 – 10:00 am MOH Representative, MOH, Kuwait Title: Regulatory and Legal Framework of Pharmacy Practice in Kuwait 10:00 – 10:15 am Dr. Salah Waheedi, KU, Kuwait Title: Code of Ethics in Kuwait 10:15– 10:30 am Coffee Break 10:30 – 10:45am Dr. Reem Al-Essa Inspection Department, MOH, Kuwait Title: Requirements and Roles of the Regulatory Bodies in Inspecting Pharmacy Practice in the GCC 10:45– 11:00am Dr. Mohamed Qaddoumi, KU, Kuwait Title: Development of a Cadre for Clinical Pharmacists 11:00am – 12:00 pm (20 minutes per presentation) Interactive Presentations in Pharmacy Practice and Case Presentations Prof. Pierre, Dr. Sarah Alghanim, Dr. Jacinthe Lemae 12:00 – 1:30pm Prayers & Lunch Break 1:30- 4:30 pm Afternoon Parallel Sessions Track 1: Biomaterials and biotechnology in drug discovery and delivery Time Lectures Time Lectures 1:30 – 2:15 pm Prof. Shaker Mousa, USA Title: Impact of Nanobiotechnology on the Future of Medicine: The Road from Nanomedicine to Precision Medicine 2:15 – 2:45 pm Prof. Ludmil Benov, KU, Kuwait Title: Targeted Delivery of Reactive Species for Anticancer Therapy 2:45 – 3:15 pm Dr. Fouzi Mouffok, KU, Kuwait Title: New in vivo Method for PH Probing using MRI Modality for Cancer Early Detection and Post-Chemo and Radiotherapy Patient Respond to Treatments 3:15 – 3:30pm Coffee Break 3:30 – 3:50 pm Dr. Nuha Nafee, KU, Kuwait Title: Nanomedicine for Pulmonary Drug Delivery 3:50 – 4:10 pm Prof. Fares Alenezi, Saudi Arabia Title: Nanotechnology Based Solid Dosage Form for Enhancing Dissolution and Oral Bioavailability 4:10 – 4:30 pm Prof. Charlotte Hauser, Saudi Arabia Title: Self-Assembling Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Three-Dimensional Organotypic Cultures 4:30- 5:00 pm Prof. Hendrik Luesch, USA Title: Total Synthesis of the Potent Marine-Derived Elastase Inhibitor Lyngbyastatin 7 and in Vitro Biological Evaluation in Model Systems for Pulmonary Diseases Track 2: Importance of education in supporting and evolving practice Time Lectures 1:30 –2:15 pm Prof. Zubin Austin, Canada Title: The 9Ps to Support the Evolution of Pharmacy Practice with a Focus on Education 2:15 –2:30 pm Dr. Sarah Al-Ghanem, KU, Kuwait Title: Kuwait Change in Curriculum 2:30 –3:00 pm Ms. Asmaa Al-Haqan, KU, Kuwait Title: CPD Regulations, Requirements and Audits 3:00 –3:15 pm Dr. Jacinthe Lemay, KU, Kuwait Title: CPD Needs for MOH participants in Kuwait 3:15 – 3:30pm Coffee Break 3:30 - 4:00 pm Dr. Mohammed Al-Enezi Life Sciences Academy, Kuwait Title: LSA’s Model of CPD Offer and Delivery 4:00 – 5:00 pm (4 presentations) Oral Presentations (15 minutes per presentation) Common Sessions: 5:00 – 6:30 pm Poster presentations and networking Day 3- Thursday March 7, 2019 8.00 – 9.00 Registration 9:00-12:00 Morning Parallel Sessions Morning Sessions Track 1: Target identification and mode of action studies Time Lectures 9:00– 9:45 am Prof. Barry Halliwell, Singapore Title: The Wanderings of a Free Radical 9:45 – 10:15 am Prof. Hendrik Luesch, USA Title: Apratyramide, a Marine-Derived Peptidic Stimulator of VEGF-A and Other Growth Factors with Potential Application in Wound Healing 10:15 – 10:30 am Coffee Break 10:30 – 10:45 am Dr. Willias Masocha, KU, Kuwait Title: Targeting the Endocannabinoid System for Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain: Preclinical Studies 10:45 – 11:00 am Prof. Ahmed El-Hashim, KU, Kuwait Title: Unraveling the Mechanisms of Cough 11:00 – 11:15 am Prof. Yunus Luqmani, KU, Kuwait Title: Why do Cancers Metastasise? 11:15am – 11:30pm Dr. Suleiman Al-Sabah, KU, Kuwait Title: Molecular pharmacology of incretin receptors Track 2: Expanding the scope of pharmacy practice Time Lectures 9:00 – 9:15 am MOH representative, Head of Quality and Accreditation Directorate, MOH, Kuwait Title: Accreditation Standards for MOH staff 9:15 – 9:30 am Dr. Ahmed Al-Jedai, Saudi Arabia Title: Clinical Pharmacy Initiatives in Saudi Arabia 9:30 – 9:45 am Ms. Thamna Alshaibani, Sultanate of Oman Title: Pharmacist-Led Clinical Services: the Oman Experience 9:45 – 10:00 am Ms. Nour Al-Kalaif, KOC hospital, Kuwait Title: Kuwait Experience in Peer-Referencing 10:00 – 10:15 am Dr. Monther Al-Sharekh, Head, Dialysis center, Chest and Mubarak hospitals Title: Kuwait: Physician Perception and Demand of Clinical Pharmacists in Kuwait 10:15 – 10:30 am Coffee Break 10:30 – 11:00 am Dr. Rania Azmi, President, "Fadia Survive & Thrive Association- Supporting Cancer Patients" and Wharton Board Title: Patient Expectations of Pharmacists as a Driver for Expansion of the Profession 11:00 – 11:30 am Dr. Yolande Hanssens, Qatar Title: Implementation of Clinical Pharmacy in Qatar Common Sessions: 11:30am – 12:30pm Oral Presentations (15 minutes per presentation)- 4 presentations 12:30 – 1:30 pm Prayers & Lunch Break 1:30- 4:30 pm Afternoon Parallel Sessions Track 1: Towards optimal use of drugs 1:30 – 2:00 pm Dr. Alison Thomson, Glasgow Title: TDM and optimal use of medications 1.30 – 4.30 pm 2:00 – 2:25 pm Prof. Kamal Matar, KU, Kuwait Title: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Busulfan in Kuwait 2:25 – 2:50 pm Dr. Abdullah Al-Sultan, Saudi Arabia Title: Pharmacokinetic Models and Simulations to Optimize the Doses of Anti-Infective Drugs 2:50 – 3:00 pm Coffee Break 3:00 – 3:25 pm Dr. Saeed Alqahtani, Saudi Arabia Cellular uptake, antioxidant and antiproliferative activity of entrapped α-tocopherol and γ-tocotrienol in poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) and chitosan covered PLGA nanoparticles (PLGA-Chi) 3:25 – 3:50 pm Dr. Mohsen Hedaya, KU, Kuwait Title: Pharmacogenetic Testing: A Tool for Optimizing Drug Therapy 3:50 – 4:15 pm Prof. Amin Rostami, University of Manchester Physiology-based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling and simulation research 4:15 – 4:30 pm Dr. Donia Bastaki, MOH, Kuwait Title: Biosimilars and Biologics: What Data do Regulators Need? Track 2: Recommendations to Support the Clinical Pharmacy in Kuwait Workshop by invitation: Objective: Drafting recommendations to support an expanded scope of pharmacy practice in Kuwait Discussion of the recommendations Group 1 1. 30 – 2.50 Education to support Clinical Pharmacy 2:50 – 3:00 pm Coffee Break Group 2 3.00 – 3.30 Regulations and law for Clinical Pharmacists Group 3 3.30 – 4.30 How to educate and practice Clinical Pharmacists Common Sessions: 4:30 – 5:30 pm Oral Presentations by Award Winners (15 minutes per presentation) 5:30 – 5:45 pm Closing Ceremony

Target Audience

The target audience is Scientists, Researchers, Clinical Pharmacists, Nurses, Technical and Non-Technical Staff and healthcare professionals from Kuwait and outside Kuwait, as well as the students in and out of Kuwait. Approximately 200-250 participants are expected.