CDC-NIH/NIAID-MBRU Joint Conference – April 26 – 27, 2024

The United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH/NIAID), and Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) Joint Conference: Research and Public Health Priorities in the MENA Region: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic and Future Preparedness, in Dubai, UAE, intends to bring together regional experts from the  Middle East/North Africa (MENA) and the U.S. to disseminate and discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and enhance regional partnerships to accomplish shared health goals.   This event will highlight shared regional priorities in preparedness and response to infectious diseases and other health threats, with an aim towards strengthening global health security and fostering enhanced research collaborations, especially in the area of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

Scientific Committee

• Heather Burke, CDC (Co-Chair)
• Dr. Mohamed H. Sayegh, NIAID (Co-Chair)
• Dr. Abeer Alshukairi, KSA
• Dr. Abiola Senok, UAE
• Dr. Ijeoma Azih, NIAID
• Dr. Erik Stemmy, NIAID
• Dr. Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, MBRU
• Dr. Noha Farag, CDC
• Dr. Jane Knisely, NIAID
• Administrator: Ms. Yumna Maalouf

Conference Information

To facilitate your participation in the conference we have provided additional information and links that can be helpful during your planned visit.

Location:

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)

Hotel Booking:

To ease the process of selecting your hotel for your stay during the conference we have shortlisted several hotels that we have partnered with that can provide you with a cooperate rate. To avail the cooperate rate kindly select the provided link to your preferred hotel. Please note that the rates will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Travel time (3-min walk from the venue)

• Novotel Bur Dubai
• Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights
• Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk  (Please contact Mr. Ahmed Torky and mention CDC-NIAID Conference at MBRU 26 – 27 April 2024.)

Travel time (10 min drive to event venue)

• Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel
• Rotana Arabian Park Hotel

Hotel with Metro Station access

• The Tower Plaza Hotel, Dubai (Booking Code: TTPHMBRU)

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