Epigenetics and Cancer

3^rd World Conference on Breast and Cervical Cancer

September 24-25, 2018 Abu Dhabi, UAE

Maryam Mohd Fatma Matar

UAE Genetic Diseases Association, UAE

Keynote: J Integr Oncol

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Biography :

One of the most well respected influencer advising public and private sector organizations, on sustainable healthcare, community empowerment and youth development. Dr Matar is a strong advocate of empowering community in healthcare, and has a very strong background and expertise in sustainable development, strategic planning and leadership, public policy and advocacy. She is the first woman Director General of Community Development Authority (CDA), which undertakes to formulate social policies and deliver social services that are in line with and contribute to the achievement of the social development objectives of Dubai Strategic Plan 2007 – 2015, launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on February 3rd, 2007. In 2005, Dr. Matar was the leader of the executive team that set up social development strategies for Dubai Strategic Plan. As a strategic advisor, she is helping leading organizations across South East Asia and GCC to build an enabling environment where talent, science and innovation flourishes. A leading healthcare influencer, she pioneered study of genes and advocates public education and awareness of genetic disorders across the ME region. IN 2004 she had conceptualized a national body on genetic disorder, awareness and prevention and is the Founder & Chairperson of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association. The UAE Genetic Disease Association achieved extraordinary results such as screening of 37,281 Emirati families and more than 13,000 expat families Her commitment to women leadership, STEM and scientific innovation, makes her a globally acclaimed speaker and influencer, regularly speaks, champions and supports the cause of women empowerment, participation and recognition in corporate and educational sectors. Dr Matar mentors over 100 professional women and 500 young professional graduates on annual basis and speaks in more than 35 specialist conferences in the field of healthcare across the region every year.

E-mail: chairmanoffice@uaegda.ae