Best of ASCO UAE 2025 Cancer Experts Meet in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – SEHA, part of PureHealth Group, along with Tawam Hospital, is all set to host the third edition of the Best of ASCO UAE Conference. This important medical event will take place from 21 to 22 June 2025 at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

This conference is held under the license of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and brings the most important updates and research shared at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2025, which was held earlier in Chicago from May 30 to June 3. The goal is to share the latest knowledge about cancer treatment and care with doctors and experts in the UAE and the wider region.

Focus on Science and Real-Life Practice

The Best of ASCO UAE 2025 will help cancer specialists, doctors, and healthcare workers learn about the newest cancer research and how to apply it in daily medical practice. It will bring together top experts from around the world, the Middle East, and the UAE, making it a valuable learning experience for all who attend.

Before the main conference, pre-conference workshops will be held on 20 June. These will include:

An Oncology Fellowship Masterclass

A special Workshop on Ovarian Cancer

Main Sessions and Topics
The main conference (21–22 June) will feature eight key sessions that will cover many types of cancer, including:

• Early and advanced breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Stomach and intestinal cancers
• Genitourinary cancers (kidney, bladder, prostate, etc.)
• Head and neck cancers
• Rare gynaecological cancers

There will also be special workshops on modern treatment methods like:

• Antibody-drug conjugates
• New targeted therapies like CLDN 18.2 and PI3K inhibitors
• Latest ways to treat both resectable (removable) and metastatic (spreading) cancers

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Global Experts to Join
More than 70 speakers from across the world will attend, including well-known cancer experts such as:

• Dr Debu Tripathy
• Dr Gregory Vidal
• Dr Martin Dietrich
• Dr Julie Gralow

They will be joined by doctors and specialists from the UAE and GCC countries, sharing knowledge that is useful for local hospitals and clinics.

Learning, Sharing & Networking
The conference is not just about lectures. It will also include:

• Q&A sessions
• Case discussions
• Networking opportunities
• These give healthcare professionals a chance to talk directly with experts, ask questions, and share their own experiences.
• Leaders Speak

Dr Hamda Salem Al Neyadi, from SEHA and the organising committee, said:

• “This event is a big step in making cancer care better in the UAE. It brings the best minds together to learn and share, helping doctors treat patients more effectively.”
• Dr Khalid Saeed Balaraj, Head of the Oncology Centre at Tawam Hospital, added:
• “Hosting this conference for the third time shows our strong commitment to learning and improving cancer care in the UAE.”

Dr Jawaher Ali Ansari, Chief of Medical Oncology at Tawam, said:

“This conference gives us the most up-to-date information in cancer treatment. We want doctors to use this knowledge to give patients better care.”

A Vision for Better Health
Tawam Hospital, the UAE’s national cancer centre, follows international standards and plays a big role in making Abu Dhabi a centre for medical excellence. This effort also supports PureHealth’s vision to provide longer, healthier lives and a stronger healthcare system for the people of the UAE.