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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

10 - 11 October 2025

Bassel Jallad
Tibor Kovac

Welcome Message

We are pleased to welcome you to the 4th International Breast Cancer Symposium which will be held at Rosewood Abu Dhabi from 10 - 11 October 2025.
Building on the success of last year’s symposium—which brought together leading voices in breast cancer care for an unforgettable day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration—we return this year with even greater ambition and purpose.
This year’s program features a rich lineup of expert-led sessions covering some of the most timely and transformative topics in breast oncology. From new treatment algorithms shaped by recent drug approvals and pivotal clinical trials, to innovative technologies such as carbon ion therapy, and emerging strategies for de-escalating surgery in appropriate patients, the agenda reflects the rapid evolution of our field.
We will also explore the growing importance of clinical trial participation in the UAE, and how local engagement is poised to help reshape the research landscape across the region.
Contributions from nursing and pharmacy professionals will add depth and dimension to our shared learning, reflecting the essential role of multidisciplinary care in delivering the best outcomes for our patients.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day of discovery, dialogue, and connection as we continue to advance breast cancer care — together.
  • Dr. Bassel Jallad

    Chair,
    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

  • Dr. Tibor Kovac

    Co-Chair,
    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

About Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic’s model of care, specifically designed to address a range of complex and critical care requirements unique to the residents and communities of the United Arab Emirates. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is composed of 15 institutes designed to put Patients First and align with the region’s specific healthcare needs. In all, more than 50 medical and surgical specialties are represented at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and are integrated to offer coordinated, multidisciplinary care for adult patients.

The facilities at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi combine state-of-the-art amenities and world-class service standards. The hospital is a 364 (expandable to 490) bed facility, with five clinical floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and 13 floors of critical and acute inpatient units. It is a physician-led medical facility served by Western-trained, North American/European board certified (or equivalent) physicians, licensed by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi provides patients in the region direct access to the world’s best healthcare providers and Cleveland Clinic’s unique model of care, reducing their need to travel abroad for treatment.

Key Topics

Medical Oncology

Medical Oncology

  • New treatment algorithms and approvals
  • Key updates from global clinical trials
  • Endocrine and targeted therapies
  • Genomic testing and precision medicine
  • Immunotherapy and real-world applications
  • Expanding trial access in the UAE
Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncology

  • Surgical de-escalation strategies
  • Oncoplastic and reconstructive techniques
  • Role of neoadjuvant therapy in planning
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Surgery in genetic mutation carriers
Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology

  • Carbon ion therapy: innovation and potential
  • Advances in breast radiotherapy techniques
  • Post-mastectomy and reconstruction radiation
  • Reducing long-term radiation toxicity
  • Complex case planning in multidisciplinary teams
Cross-Disciplinary / Regional

Cross-Disciplinary / Regional

  • Regional collaboration and standardization of care
  • Research partnerships across the GCC
  • Survivorship and long-term care planning
  • Equity and access in breast cancer treatment

Learning Objectives

Clinical Use of New Drug Data

Apply new drug approvals and trial data to clinical practice.

Carbon Ion Therapy in Breast Cancer

Understand the role of carbon ion therapy in breast cancer.

Patient Selection for Less Invasive Surgery

Identify patients suitable for surgical de-escalation.

Improving Trial Participation: UAE Focus

Explore strategies to boost clinical trial participation in the UAE.

Enhancing Teamwork in Breast Cancer Care

Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration in breast cancer care.

Sharing Regional Insights and Practices

Engage in regional knowledge exchange and best practice sharing.

Planning Committee Members

ACCME Accreditation Statement

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ACCME Credit Designation Statement

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM

Physicians should obtain only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The planning committee, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have disclosed relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships have been reviewed and mitigated in accordance with ACCME standards.

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