SCHEDULE DETAILS Information of Event Schedules
Registration
Session (I): Method Validation Workshop
"Moderators: Dr. Salam Saadeddin/Dr. Ali Al Johi"
Mr. Abdulrafik Khan
Analytical Method Validation/Verification
Mr. Abdulrafik Khan
Accuracy and Reference Interval Validation
Mr. Mohammed Al Shuraidi
Precision and Sensitivity studies: Targets & Interpretation
Mr. Mohammed Al Shuraidi
Linearity Studies: Targets & Interpretation
Mr. Mohammed Al Shuraidi
Sensitivity Studies & Carryover Studies: Targets & Interpretation
Mr. Mohammed Al Shuraidi
Mr. Abdulrafik Khan
Questions & Answers
Prayer Time - Lunch Break
Session (II): Clinical Chemistry Training Programs (National & International)
"Moderators: Dr. Abdulwahid Al Dehaimi/ Dr. Anwar Borai"
Dr. Majed Wakid
Current and Future Programs for Medical Laboratories: SCFHS
Mr. Nael M. Soudi
Advancing Laboratory Medicine Through Certification & Life Long Learning
Dr. Rajiv Erasmus
Pillars of Laboratory Management
Mr. Nael M. Soudi
Dr. Majed Wakid
Dr. Rajiv Erasmus
Panel Discussion
Industry Workshop
"Moderator: Dr. Nayel Merzook Aljaser"
Dr. Hisham Maher
Maximizing Utilization Management in the Private Setting
Dr. Hisham Maher
Questions & Answers
Registration
Dr. Samia Sobki
Opening Ceremony
Dr. Rajiv Erasmus
Session (III): Keynote IFCC Lecture:
Leadership and Excellence in the Laboratory
Session (IV): Biomarkers of Disease I
"Moderators: Dr. Abdullah Al Turjman/Dr. Waleed Al Omaim"
Dr. Anwar Borai
Albumin-Adjusted Calcium and Ionized Calcium for Assessing Calcium Status in Hospitalized Patients
Dr. Sohail Inaam
Updates on GDM: Guidelines
Dr. Salam M. Saadeddin
Clinical Laboratory Practice Recommendations for Use of High- Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays
Dr. Anwar Borai
Dr. Sohail Inaam
Dr. Salam M. Saadeddin
Questions and Answers
Coffee Break
Session (V): Biomarkers of Disease II Moderators:
"Moderators: Dr. Ali Al Shingiti/Dr. Zaher Al Shehri"
Dr. Hamoud Al-Khallaf
Using Biomarkers for Breast Cancer: Diagnosis Monitoring Treatment
Dr. Rajiv Erasmus
HbA1C in the diagnosis of diabetes: One size does not fit all
Dr. Nafila Al Riyami
Investigation of Multiple Myeloma and Monoclonal Gammopathies: An Update
Dr. Rajiv Erasmus
Dr. Nafila Al Riyami
Dr. Hamoud Al-Khallaf
Questions and Answers
Prayer Time - Lunch Break & SSCC Board meeting
Session (VI): Cardiac/Lipids
"Moderators: Dr. Zuheir Awan/Dr. Ali Al Othaim"
Dr. Mohammed Habbab
Lipids Biochemistry as Target for Antilipids
Dr. Sumayah Aljenedil
Medical value of Lipid Markers in Dyslipidemia Screening and CVD Risk Management
Dr. Manal Al-Kindi
Low LDL: Clinical and Technical Aspect
Dr. Abdulhadi Bima
Dyslipidemia in Different Age Population from Laboratory Prospective
Questions and Answers
Registration
Session (VII): Automation
"Moderators: Dr. Rana Hassanato/Prof. Khalid Al Harbi"
Dr. Waleed Tamimi
Sample Collection Devices as a Source of Pre-Analytical Errors: Impact of Collection Tube Components on Clinical Assays
Mr. Abu Baker Yagut
The Benefit of Using an Independent Quality Control Material: Case Studies
Dr. Sumedha Sahni
The Challenges of the Pre-analytical Phase: Working Successfully Towards ISO 15189 Accreditation
Dr. Mads Nybo
Pre-analytical Challenge on an Automated Lab Solution
Dr. Huda Hassan
The Secrets to Success: Implementing Robust LC-MS/MS Methods in the Clinical Laboratory
Questions and Answers
Coffee Break
Session (VIII): Biochemical Genetics & Others
"Moderators: Dr. Gihan Gawish/Dr. Khalid Al Sumaily"
Dr. Sarar Hamza
Universal Newborn Screening at a Tertiary Center in Riyadh: Lessons to Learn
Dr. Saeed Al Turki
Cell Free DNA in Prenatal and Cancer Diagnosis
Dr. Amal Al Hashim
Molecular Testing & Parallel Biochemical Analysis: An Efficient Combination for the Diagnosis
Questions and Answers
Prayer Time - Lunch Break & General Assembly
Session (IX): Laboratory Management
"Moderators: Dr. Nashaat Nafouri/Dr. Hisham Shams"
Dr. Heba Kary
Loosing laboratory samples, does it matter?
Dr. Randa Ratrut
Benchmarking Applications for Patients and Professionals
Mr. Nael M. Soudi
The Art and Science of Sustaining Laboratory Accreditation
Mr. Jean Baptiste Raimbourg
Quality Management Solutions
Panel Discussion
Session X: Awarding Session
Dr. Salam M. Saadeddin
Poster Session Awards Announcement
Dr. Waleed Tamimi
Dr. Ali Al Othaim
Sponsor’s Acknowledgement
Dr. Samia Sobki
Closing Remarks