Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its fifth annual Pediatric Neuroscience Conference, from November 6 to 8, 2025, in the Qatari capital, Doha.
This year, the conference will bring together an elite group of experts in the fields of pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neurogenetics, neuroimaging, and other related specialties, over 3 days of scientific exchange, clinical trials, and building cooperation networks, according to a statement issued by Sidra Medicine that reached Al Jazeera Seha today.
The program includes keynote lectures, plenary sessions, case-based discussions, and interactive dialogues. Participants will also explore the latest developments in translational research, precision therapies, advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgery, data-driven diagnostics, and multidisciplinary models of care.
Conference chairs, Dr. Ruba Bennini, Medical Director of the Neurodiagnostic Laboratory, and Dr. Khaled Al-Kharazi, Chief Physician in the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Sidra Medicine, said: “Our goal for the conference is to connect scientific discovery with real-world clinical impact. We are bringing together experts who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge in understanding brain function and disease in children, from genetics to neuroimaging and targeted therapies. Research that was being prepared “Theory of the past is now shaping treatment methods, and this conference provides the ideal platform to translate these discoveries into better care for children in the region.”
It is worth noting that this year’s Pediatric Neuroscience Conference will present a comprehensive program that highlights the latest discoveries in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurological disorders and complex neurosurgery in children, starting from exploring the epidemiology and mechanisms of neurological diseases, to presenting the latest research, artificial intelligence innovations, and transformative care models.
In this context, members of the Scientific Committee of the Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2025, Dr. Hossam Kayyali, Chief Pediatric Neurologist and Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, and Dr. Ian Popple, Chief of Neurosurgery at Sidra Medicine, said: “The field of pediatric neurosurgery is witnessing amazing development, with the introduction of techniques such as intraoperative imaging, neuronavigation, and minimally invasive procedures that have greatly improved outcomes.” Patients. We are proud of the impact the Pediatric Neuroscience Conference has had over the years, as it continues to keep pace with the latest practices, technologies and trends in pediatric neuroscience. “At this year’s conference, we seek to demonstrate how these advances, combined with collaboration between surgeons, researchers and technologists, are redefining what can be achieved inside and outside the operating room.”
The annual conference reflects Sidra Medicine’s broader mission to promote excellence in clinical care, research and education. By hosting this year’s edition, the hospital confirms its leadership in the field of pediatric neurosciences, and its commitment to consolidating the position of the State of Qatar as a regional center for medical innovation and scientific cooperation.
The Pediatric Neuroscience Conference will be organized in cooperation with prestigious international institutions, including: Children’s National Hospital, SJD Barcelona, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar. Qatar).