Dubai February 7, 2012: One of the world's largest international conferences highlighting the interdisciplinary fields of pre-clinical and clinical drug discovery, drug therapy and translational medicine will be held in Dubai from February 12-15, 2012.
The 4th International Conference on Drug Discovery & Therapy (ICDDT), co-hosted by the Higher Colleges of Technology and Eureka Science, will be held at the HCT Dubai Men's College and will highlight international breakthrough developments in drug discovery and on new therapeutics.
The conference is under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology who will inaugurate it with the opening address.
The event will be attended by some of the world's leading pharmaceutical scientists, clinical researchers, internists and academics to discuss the latest advances in the interdisciplinary fields of drug discovery, therapeutic research and translational medicine.
Six Nobel Laureates and other eminent scientists will attend the conference, including Prof. Mario Molina (USA), Prof. Hartmut Michel (Germany), Prof. Harald zur Hausen (Germany), Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn (France), Prof. Robert Huber (Germany), Prof. Ferid Murad (USA), and Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman (Pakistan).
The conference will present 500 scientific talks in 36 thematic sessions, along with poster presentations and an associated commercial exhibition. A range of major therapeutic fields will be covered including anti-cancer discovery and therapy; advances in diabetes and obesity treatment; cardiovascular medicines; HIV research; natural products; nanotechnology; pharmaceutical biotechnology; medical imaging breakthroughs; regenerative medicines; patient treatment and care and women's health.
Conference delegates will experience the exchange of ideas amongst leading pharmaceutical scientists, clinicians and internists and see top international scientists and clinicians presenting the cutting-edge discoveries, research and new therapeutic drugs, as well as future pharmaceutical opportunities in growing markets such as the Middle-East and Asia.
Run in conjunction with the 4th ICDDT will be the 1st Biotechnology World Congress, from February 14-15, 2012, also at the Dubai Men's College campus. This congress will be a perfect opportunity for leading biotechnologists from around the world to undertake in-depth assessments of the challenges involved in the growing field of biotechnology and biomedical research. For more information on the 1st BWC please visit www.biotechworldcongress.com
Dr Tayeb Kamali, Vice Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, said HCT was very pleased to be closely associated with this specialized and vitally important international conference.
"The significance of this conference's outcomes and findings grows rapidly each year and HCT is pleased to assist in this event where improving the health and wellbeing of the UAE, the region and the world is a priority," Dr Kamali said.
"The discovery of better drugs and therapies with fewer side effects is essential to improving the quality of health for the world's populations and we welcome the distinguished Nobel Laureates, scientists, practitioners and researchers to our country for the conference."
Conference President and Nobel Laureate Professor Ferid Murad said the objective of the conference was to share information about the latest research and practical advances in drug discovery, disease management and diagnosis.
"The conference should provide eminent scientists the opportunity to present their cutting edge researches in the field of drug development/therapy and applications in medicine," Dr Murad said.
For more information visit www.icddt.com
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About Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
Founded in 1988, The Higher Colleges of Technology is the largest and most progressive of the higher educational institutions in the UAE. Since the establishment of its four founding colleges the HCT has gained a well-respected reputation for innovative learning in the UAE. Over 18,000 students attend 17 modern men's and women's campuses in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah and the western region of Madinat Zayed and Ruwais.
HCT offers more than 90 different, English-taught programs in Applied Communications, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Health Sciences and Education. These programs are all relevant to the UAE's fast growing and evolving economic sectors. Combined with the fundamental principle of educating the UAE's future leaders in business, technologies, industry and the community is a desire to make the region a nexus point for innovative and cutting edge ideas and in-practice applications.
Since its inception, HCT has focused on meeting the needs of the local economy and community while at the same time meeting international benchmarks and accreditation standards. In this process, HCT has established active and dynamic links, collaborations and relationships with many major companies and organizations in the UAE and with many of the world's leading universities and organizations. Visit www.hct.ac.ae
About Eureka Science Ltd
An innovative and dedicated international publishing and event management specialist, Eureka Science (based in Sharjah, UAE) offers a unique range of services to its clients varying from individuals to large multinational corporations, strengthened by our core values of quality, efficiency and knowledge in client service. Eureka Science offers a complete solution for the management and marketing of conferences and symposia from lining up resource persons and participants in any discipline of science, social science and humanities etc. to promotional activities and managing funds. Visit www.eureka-science.com
For more information, contact:
Paul Lancaster,
Office of the Vice Chancellor,
HCT. Phone: 02 404 8543.
Mobile: 050 616 0964
Email: paul.lancaster@hct.ac.ae
Hasina Habib,
Corporate Manager Eureka Science.
Phone: 06 557 5783.
Mobile: 050 540 6805
Email: hasina@eureka-science.com
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