Dr. Asma Mutrif Aljaberi is a Consultant Endocrinologist at Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City (STMC), formerly Tawam Hospital, in Al Ain, UAE, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University. She completed her fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA, and holds specialist certifications in endocrinology from the UK and Europe. Her clinical and research interests include diabetes, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disorders and endocrine diseases. She is also President of the Emirates Osteoporosis Society and received the 2025 Dr John P. Bilezikian ISCD Global Leadership Award for her contributions to bone health.

Professor Channa Jayasena is Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology at Imperial College London and Consultant Endocrinologist and Head of Andrology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. His clinical and research interests span all aspects of reproductive endocrinology. He chairs the Society for Endocrinology Andrology Network and has led national clinical guidance on male and female hypogonadism. He is also co-chairing an international guideline on male hypogonadism. His research focuses on improving the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive endocrine disorders and translating clinical evidence into practical, patient-centred care.

Dr. Farhana Bin Lootah brings 19 years of experience as an internal medicine consultant, specialising in diabetes and endocrinology. She joined Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (ICLDEC) in 2010 where she is also the Lead Physician of the Centre’s flagship Khaleej Al Arabi branch.

After obtaining a Membership from the Royal School of Physicians in 2012, Dr. Farhana completed her Masters of Science in Health Policy from Imperial College London in 2017. In 2021, she obtained her certificate in Advance Leadership Program followed by a certification in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare from MIT in 2022.

Prior to joining ICLDEC, Dr Farhana spent her early career in the Republic of Ireland in ambulatory health services, developing an interest in medicine of the elderly, diabetes, obesity, disease prevention and public health awareness.

Dr Florian Wernig is a Consultant Endocrinologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where he leads the adrenal service and the adrenal multidisciplinary team. His clinical and research interests focus on adrenal and pituitary disorders. He is chief and principal investigator for a number of clinical trials, including studies of thermal ablation versus surgery for primary aldosteronism and of sequential functional imaging in MRI-negative Cushing's disease. He also organises the annual Adrenal Study Day at Hammersmith Hospital, which brings together basic adrenal research and clinical practice.

Dr. Hala Ahmadieh is a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Abu Dhabi, with over 15 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completed her residency training and fellowship in Endocrinology at the same institution. She also holds a Master’s in Health Professions Education from Maastricht University and Suez Canal University. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Medical Education Department at Beirut Arab University. Dr. Ahmadieh is actively involved in research, with interests in endocrine disorders and medical education, and has received the Alpha Omega Alpha Award for her achievements.

Dr. Neha Gami is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at HealthPlus Clinics and Danat Al Emarat Hospital, Abu Dhabi. She holds an MD and DNB in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MRCOG (UK), and a Master’s in Medical Education from the University of Dundee, Scotland. Her areas of expertise include women’s health, menopause care, infertility, gynaecological oncology and colposcopy. She leads the LAHA Wellness Hub, dedicated to supporting peri-menopausal and menopausal women. Dr. Gami is also an accomplished academic, researcher and published author, with extensive experience in medical education and scientific presentations.

Professor Karim Meeran did his undergraduate and postgraduate training in London, and then proceeded to an academic career at Imperial College. He is a Fellow both of the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists. He is the Training Programme Director for Metabolic Medicine and Endocrinology in London and sits on the Education Committee for the European Society of Endocrinology.

He has over 100 peer reviewed articles and has published on Cushing’s syndrome, pituitary diseases, and the replacement of patients with pituitary and adrenal failure with glucocorticoids. 

He is running an International study to compare low dose (3mg) prednisolone once daily with hydrocortisone three times daily in the search for a replacement that will avoid the need for emergency treatment of hypoadrenalism. Participants are welcome to join and details are on http://www.imperialendo.com/prednisolone-research

Dr Rao is a UK board certified Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician, who brings in vast experience in the field of Internal Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology. He had been working at Consultant level in UK since 2014 and joined Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (ICLDEC) in February 2023.

Apart from dealing with all the general aspects of Diabetes & Endocrine pathologies, his areas of special interest include Diabetes & Technology, complex Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes care, Obesity management (SCOPE Certified). In Endocrinology, he has a special interest in pituitary, thyroid, osteoporosis and male hypogonadism.

Dr Rao has worked at several prestigious institutions and held senior leadership roles both in UK and UAE. He has extensive experience in teaching and training, spending time in the UK as the clinical and educational supervisor to undergraduate and postgraduate doctors. He teaches post-graduate courses in the field of Diabetes/Endocrinology for “University of South Wales”, Cardiff, UK and also MRCP-PACES examiner.

Dr Rao has published over 45 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is also a peer-reviewer for several illustrious journals worldwide, including 'Endocrine Practice' (official journal of American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, AACE) and BMJ Case Reports (UK).

For his valuable contributions to the field, Dr Rao has been honoured with several eminent fellowships which include, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP - Edinburgh), Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE, USA) and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP - London).

Dr. Waleed Ezzat is a Specialist in Cardiology with more than 8 years serving cardiac patients in outpatient clinic, CCU and ICU and overall, 11 years of medical clinical practice. He completed his MBBCH from Mansoura University, Egypt in 2011 and thereafter completed Diploma in Total Quality Management for Healthcare in 2013. In 2019, he completed master’s degree in Cardiovascular Medicine from Mansoura University – Egypt. Dr Waleed started his medical career as a House officer in Ministry of Health in 2013. Armed Forces, Ministry of Defense, Egypt and thereafter worked as a First Lieutenant Doctor, Commander of the Medical Company of Rapid Deployment Special Forces. In 2016, he worked as a Cardiology Resident in Cardiology Department at various government hospitals in Egypt. In 2019, he moved to the UAE and continued his medical practice as a Cardiac Care Unit /Intensive Care Unit Registrar in a private hospital in Dubai. In 2020, he worked as a Specialist in Cardiology in a Government Military Hospital. Dr Waleed has attended and participated in many national conferences and workshops in Egypt. He also has completed various certifications in cardiology He has also done publications in medical journals.

Prof. Maha Barakat is Assistant Minister for Health and Life Sciences at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Director General of the Frontline Heroes Office. A distinguished endocrinologist, she co-founded the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi, where she served as Medical and Research Director and Consultant Endocrinologist. She previously served as Director General of the Health Authority – Abu Dhabi from 2013 to 2018 and has contributed significantly to diabetes care, medical research and public health initiatives. Her achievements have been recognised with honours including the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and the Abu Dhabi Award.

Dr. Rasha Abbas is a Consultant Psychiatrist at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center and Danat Al Emarat Hospital in Abu Dhabi. She has extensive clinical experience in general adult and addiction psychiatry, with particular interests in depression and anxiety disorders, women’s mental health, the psychological aspects of chronic medical conditions, and tobacco dependence and smoking cessation.

Her clinical approach is holistic and patient-centred, integrating biological, psychological and social perspectives to provide individualized, evidence-based care. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams and has a particular interest in the interface between mental and physical health, including the psychological impact of diabetes, obesity and other chronic health conditions.

Prior to relocating to Abu Dhabi, Dr. Abbas worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the NHS in Scotland. Alongside her clinical practice, she has had longstanding involvement in medical education and professional development, having served as a clinical supervisor, examiner and lead tutor for medical students, as well as Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Dundee. She has also contributed to professional and community education in mental health, addiction and women’s health.

Dr. Abbas completed her core psychiatry training at Charing Cross Hospital in London, followed by higher specialist training in Scotland. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) and holds a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Psychiatry with an endorsement in Addiction Psychiatry.

Dr Sherif El-Refee is a Consultant Paediatrician and the Head of Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrine Department, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi.

Before moving to UAE, he was the Lead Consultant Paediatrician in Diabetes and Endocrinology and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, faculty of medicine and dentistry, University of Sheffield, England UK.

He had his specialist training in East Anglia Deanery, Cambridgeshire and completed his Endocrine degree in King’s College London, UK.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child health (FRCPCH) and Member of Royal College of Physicians, UK. He is a member of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED) and European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and other national and international medical societies.

Dr Shoib Ur Rehman is a Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Internal Medicine at Reem Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 15 years of experience across the UK and UAE. He holds dual UK specialist certification and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. His interests include advances in pharmacotherapy, clinical research and medical education. He previously served as Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of East Anglia.

Ms. Mai Yaghi is a Diabetes Educator at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Abu Dhabi, with over 16 years of clinical experience, including specialised work in diabetes education since 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Fatima College of Health Sciences, affiliated with Griffith University, and is a certified registered nurse and Department of Health–certified health educator. She completed the Imperial College London Diabetes Educator Course in 2018 and is a certified trainer for several insulin pump systems, including Omnipod DASH, Medtronic MiniMed 780G and Accu-Chek Solo. Her areas of expertise include diabetes self-management education, insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring and diabetes technology.

Sara Al-Safadi is a Clinical Psychologist at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center and has more than 7 years of experience. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Jordan. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and other mental health issues.
Throughout her career, she has taken various courses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and more to expand her knowledge in the field.

Prior to joining HealthPlus, Sara worked at various facilities in UAE and Jordan where she served as a clinical psychologist, lecturer and academic advisor. Her goal is to provide the right support to patients and work hand in hand with patients to achieve psychological well-being.