Jane Davies is Professor of Paediatric Respirology and Experimental Medicine at Imperial College London and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at the Royal Brompton Hospital. Her research focuses on lung infection, inflammation, and early airway disease in cystic fibrosis, alongside CFTR modulator therapies, gene therapy, and lung function measures. She co-leads the Respiratory Theme at the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre and is an NIHR Senior Investigator. In 2024, Jane was awarded an OBE, elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, and became President of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society.

Professor Atul Gupta is Professor of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at King’s College London and Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician at King’s College Hospital, where he leads the Children’s Respiratory Service and is Research and Innovation Lead for Child Health. He is Clinical Lead for the South-East London Asthma Network, serves on the Respiratory Clinical Speciality Advisory Committee at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and is Audit and Quality Lead for the British Paediatric Respiratory Society. His research focuses on children with complex and life-limiting respiratory conditions, including studies on severe asthma, respiratory infections, and vitamin D in disease prevention. He has over 175 publications and has received awards. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Lorber Prize (RCPCH), the James Fellowship (BMA), the VASR Memorial Gold Medal, the S.S. Manchanda Research Gold Medal, and Dr Somu Oration Award.

Prof. Jonathan Grigg’s research focuses on the adverse effects of particulate matter air pollution on children’s respiratory health. He has also performed independent randomised controlled trials of asthma therapies, and led a Global Health Research Group focused on improving asthma control in children living in Sub Sharan Africa. He co-chaired Royal College of Physicians’ reports on the effects of outdoor and indoor air pollution, and was Head of the European Respiratory Society’s Tobacco Control Committee and its Paediatric Assembly.  

Professor Amelia Shoemark is Asthma and Lung UK Chair of Respiratory Research at the University of Dundee, where she leads a translational research programme in chronic and rare respiratory disease. The major focus of Professor Shoemark’s work is bronchiectasis and  mucociliary clearance.  Her work bridges basic biology with clinical outcomes, focusing on understanding disease mechanisms, improving diagnosis, and optimising clinical outcomes in bronchiectasis to improve patients' quality of life and develop new therapies. She plays a key role in international collaborations on bronchiectasis and is an active member of the EMBARC management committee. Amelia is a senior clinical scientist for diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, combining laboratory science with specialist clinical practice. As Chair of the BEAT-PCD European Respiratory Society Clinical Research Consortium and Chair of the joint ERS/ATS diagnostic guideline committee, she leads the development of international standards in respiratory disease diagnosis and management. She is an associate editor at the European Respiratory Journal.

Born & raised in Canada; obtained MD from University of Toronto, completed a pediatric residency at University of Ottawa, and pediatric respiratory medicine fellowship at McGill University in Montreal. Career began as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics & Child Health at University of Manitoba, then Associate Professor at Dalhousie University where I was granted tenure. After practicing in Canada for 15 years, I relocated to Mayo Clinic where I practiced another 12 years, becoming Full Professor in Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine. After brief time at King’s College Hospital from April 2017, returned to the USA in July 2018, as Professor of Pediatrics at the University of MN. I was thoroughly schooled in respiratory physiology during my fellowship at McGill University and the renowned Meakins-Christie Lab. My initial research during fellowship studied with sickle cell disease as a model for oxygen delivery during exercise. I subsequently studied control of breathing during exercise in health and in children with cystic fibrosis. I developed pictorial scales to measure dyspnea and perceived exertion in children during exercise as I studied ventilatory strategy during exercise in healthy children and adolescents. My showpiece publication with ~300 citations is the report that not only peakO2, but also its rate of decline is associated with mortality in cystic fibrosis. Most recently, I collaborated with biomedical engineers here at UMN to develop a prototype for ambulatory measurement of thoraco-abdominal movement with resolution of 1 mm in x-y-z planes, in order to track breathing without facial interface.

Mira Osinibi is a Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist at King’s College Hospital, where she has worked for over ten years. She specialises in smoking and vaping cessation in children and young people and is widely recognised for her expertise in the harms of vaping among adolescents. Mira delivers evidence-based education on vaping harms to secondary school pupils, teachers, and parents, including virtual sessions for families. She also provides professional teaching to NHS Trusts, Asthma Networks, medical associations, and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry. As a member of the Campaign for Children’s Lung Health (CCLH), Mira actively contributes to national advocacy supporting the UK Tobacco and Vape Bill and promoting lung health in children. She is the author of publications in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and The European Journal of Paediatrics and has been interviewed by The Guardian and The Sun on her clinical insights into vaping harms in adolescents. 

Dr. Rania Abusamra has more than 17 years’ experience within Paediatrics in the United Kingdom. She became a pulmonologist at Cambridge University Hospital and has been working as a paediatric pulmonologist consultant at King's College Hospital, London for five years where she led the non-invasive ventilation for children service. She also worked at a number of London's leading hospitals, such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, Royal London Hospital, St George's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital. Dr Abusamra has moved to Dubai to join Mediclinic City hospital in 2020. Dr. Abusamra offers expertise in difficult and rare lung disease and complicated cases. She has several peer reviews and scholarly publications and has been a speaker in a number of international conferences. Dr Abusamra was a senior lecturer for the King's College London advanced paediatric MSc program. She has also initiated several programs to work with cystic fibrosis NGOs and patients in the Arab world.

Dr. Nader Francis is a distinguished Pediatric Thoracic Consultant boasting an extensive 26-year career in the field. He presently holds the prestigious position of Head of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Unit at Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Sharjah. 

Dr. Francis embarked on his medical journey at the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine, where he completed his degree in General Medicine in 1990. Seeking specialization in pediatrics, he relocated to Belgium for further education at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve, Brussels. His pursuit of excellence led him to the Free University of Brussels, where he specialized in pediatric chest diseases, culminating in his graduation in 1998. Dr. Francis is also a proud member of the European Respiratory Diseases Association. 

Before joining Al Qassimi Hospital in 2016, Dr. Francis served at the University of Aleppo as a Pediatric Chest Physician. In this role, he was responsible for supervising medical students and pediatric residents, enriching the educational experience with his expertise. His tenure in the UAE has been marked by significant contributions to both education and scientific research. Dr. Francis has authored numerous research papers published in prestigious medical journals, focusing on pediatric chest diseases. 

Under his leadership, the Pediatric Chest Diseases Unit at Al Qasimi Hospital has seen remarkable growth and development. Today, the unit stands as a comprehensive center for pediatric chest medicine, encompassing all facets, including sleep-related diseases. Dr. Francis’s vision is to elevate the Pediatric Chest Diseases Unit at Al Qasimi Pediatric Hospital to a benchmark of excellence on a regional scale, a testament to his dedication and ambition in the field of pediatric respiratory medicine. 

Dr. Amine Daher completed his subspecialty training in Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas and subspecialty training in Sleep Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr Daher is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics  in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, and in Sleep Medicine. He currently is a consultant in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine at AlJalila Children's Hospital in Dubai. Dr. Daher has previously served as the medical director of the Pediatric Chronic Tracheostomy and Ventilator program at the University of New Mexico and was responsible for the care of all pediatric ventilator dependent children in the state. He also worked at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, as consultant in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine and was the Founding Medical Director of the Driscoll Pediatric Sleep Center. A sleep center he built from the ground up and was successful in rapidly achieving accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Prof. Omendra Narayan is the Director of Pediatrics and the Sleep Lab at the American Hospital, Dubai, where he established the pediatric pulmonology service. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Sharjah and in the Gulf region. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including The Lancet and the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ). Prof. Narayan has over 18 years of previous experience in the NHS, UK, serving as a Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist at leading institutions such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Manchester Children’s Hospital. 

Helen is a senior specialist pediatric respiratory physiotherapist who manages children with all respiratory physiotherapy needs at American Hospital Dubai. She has a special interest in children with neuromuscular disease and long term ventilation. She trained in New Zealand then completed her Masters in London UK where she worked at Kings College Hospital and Evelina Children's Hospital. She is passionate about improving children's quality of life through evidence based care and having fun in the process.   

Dr. Mujtaba is a Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist with 20 years of experience in pediatrics and pediatric pulmonology. Currently working at Burjeel Medical city in Abu Dhabi for last 3 years where he has set up Bronchoscopy and sleep service for children. He has previously worked in prestigious institutions in UK and Ireland. At Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, where he was clinical lead. Dr. Mujtaba developed various guidelines both for CF and respiratory service. He has presented at ERS and CF Conferences and participated in national and international clinical trials in the UK and Ireland as Principal Investigator. He was a clinical and educational supervisor in the UK. Dr. Mujtaba has also been an honorary clinical lecturer and academic advisor for medical students at the University of Manchester.

Dr. Hayat Adib is a Consultant in Pediatric Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital and a Clinical Lecturer at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), Dubai Health. She is a fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist with advanced clinical training from the United States. Dr. Adib earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the American University of Beirut. She previously established a private pediatric ENT practice in Lebanon, among the few in the field, before relocating to the UAE. Her expertise includes pediatric and general otolaryngology, clinical research, and patient safety.

Poonam is a holistic wellness coach based in Dubai with over 13 years of experience in empowering individuals to achieve balanced health and wellbeing. Certified in Yoga and Les Mills Body Balance, she specializes in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, along with Pranayama techniques. Poonam’s greatest strength lies in her diverse experience across multiple fitness modalities, seamlessly integrating physical training with lifestyle guidance & mental health awareness. She works with a wide range of clients, including children, men and women aged 8 to 85. Her holistic and compassionate approach has helped many clients recover from injuries, manage stress, and improve overall physical and mental wellbeing.

Dr. Anood Salim Al Rawahi is a pediatric physician with MRCPCH certification and a strong commitment to child health and medical excellence. She has worked as a pediatric physician at the Medical City of Military and Security Services, where she gained valuable clinical experience in the care of children across a wide range of medical conditions.
Dr. Al Rawahi is currently a pediatric resident in the Pediatric Program at the Oman Medical Specialty Board, where she continues to advance her training and clinical expertise in pediatrics.

Hawra Abdulaal is a Pediatric Resident at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai. Her clinical interests include pediatric pulmonology and acute inpatient care, with a focus on evidence-based management of hospitalized children. She is actively involved in academic activities and regularly participates in pediatric conferences and case discussions.

Rand Al Bawwab is a final-year medical student at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), Dubai, with a strong interest in pulmonology, respiratory physiology, and evidence-based clinical care. She has authored peer-reviewed publications in BMJ Case Reports and the European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine. Her clinical experience spans the UAE and the United States, including a summer Emergency Department internship at Ramallah Hospital, within a high-volume public healthcare setting. Rand currently serves as President of the Procedural Skills Club and previously led the Pediatrics Club, where she launched a sustainable long-term pediatric care outreach initiative. She also represented her country at the FINA Swimming World Cup (2016, 2022).

I am a final-year medical student at Dubai Medical University, currently completing my last rotation in emergency medicine at Rashid Hospital. I have a strong academic interest in internal medicine and paediatrics, particularly cardiology and gastroenterology. I am actively involved in clinical research and case reporting, with one published case report, a second case report currently in preparation for publication, and two research projects under review. I have previously presented posters at international medical conferences and have completed training in point-of-care ultrasound, basic life support, and prescribing skills assessment.