Speakers

Dr. Bassam Janji

Dr. Bassam Janji is an internationally recognized researcher in tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy. He is Head of the Tumor Immunotherapy and Microenvironment (TIME) research unit at the Luxembourg Institute of Health. His research focuses on the role of the tumor microenvironment, particularly hypoxic stress, in shaping anti-tumor immune responses and resistance to immunotherapy. He has authored over 95 peer-reviewed publications and is a frequent speaker at major international scientific conferences.

Dr. Kamar

Dr. Kamar is a molecular geneticist with a PhD from the University of Strasbourg, France, where she completed her doctoral research in the prestigious IGBMC institute at the laboratory of Prof Pierre Chambon. Her research work has been published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals. She specializes in the diagnosis of genetic disorders using state of the art DNA analysis technologies and currently serves as a Genetic Consultant, supporting clinical genomics laboratories across Europe and the Middle East.

Dr. Mohamad Toutounji

Dr. Mohamad Toutounji is a consultant specialized in CMC and GMP compliance with over ten years of experience in pharmaceutical development from early research to commercial manufacturing. He supports pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and CDMOs by designing regulatory-compliant development strategies across advanced therapeutic platforms, including cell and gene therapy, mRNA technologies, small molecules, and antibody–drug conjugates. His work focuses on quality systems, technology transfer, and regulatory readiness aligned with international GMP standards.

Dr. Joseph George Shenekji

PhD in Biotechnology Engineering from the University of Aleppo
University lecturer and researcher in biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Founder and Coordinator of Biotechnology.sy initiative
Activist in merging technology with education and AI

Topic: biotechnology research in limited resources settings

Dr. Nathalie Moussa

Dr. Nathalie Moussa is a specialist in pharmaceutical sciences with expertise in drug design and control, pharmaceutical analysis, bioinformatics, and molecular modeling. She currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Control at Manara University in Syria. She holds an M.Sc. in Drug Design and Control and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Control, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics. Dr. Moussa has authored over 15 peer-reviewed research publications focusing on pharmaceutical control, drug quality assessment, molecular modeling, and AI-driven drug development.

Dr. Taher Hatahet

Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical technology

Topic: Rethinking of medical research themes and direction in light of local Syrian needs

Dr. Hala Kasmo

Title: cytochrome c oxidases in the Free-Living bacterium Caulobacter vibrioides

Dr Hussam Murad

Title: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Treatments Used in Syria: Reality and Challenges