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15, April 2025

ADVANCING HEALTHCARE: OBESITY, LIFESTYLE MEDICINE, AND AI

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  • ADVANCING HEALTHCARE: OBESITY, LIFESTYLE MEDICINE, AND AI

Location: Issam Fares Conference Hall, Main Campus
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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The Center for Obesity Prevention, Treatment, Education, and Research (COPTER), in collaboration with the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), is hosting a groundbreaking conference titled "Obesity, Lifestyle Medicine and AI: Newest Updates Shaping the Future of Health." This event will bring together national and international experts to discuss the latest advancements in obesity management and treatment, explore the evolving landscape of lifestyle medicine, and examine the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge research, innovative medical technologies, and emerging strategies that are redefining healthcare practices. The conference will serve as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, fostering dialogue between researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry experts.

Join us on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Issam Fares Conference Hall to engage with leading voices in the field and explore the future of health and wellness.

To secure your spot, click here to register.

 

Conference Program

08:30 a.m. – 08:40 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Antoine Aoun

08:40 a.m. – 08:50 a.m.
Faculty Address
Dr. Jessy El Hayek

Session I: Lifestyle Medicine

Moderators: Dr. Chirine Fares, Dr. Crystel Ghantous, Stephanie Semaan

08:50 a.m. – 09:10 a.m.
Advances in Smoking Cessation and Behavioral Interventions
Dr. Hala Kahi

09:10 a.m. – 09:30 a.m.
Recent Developments in Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Wayne Dysinger

09:30 a.m. – 09:40 a.m.
Panel Discussion and Q&A

Session II: Weight Loss Surgery

Moderators: Maya Abou Jaoude, Maria Aoun, Dr. Sibelle El Hayek

09:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Current Trends in Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Rodrigue Chemaly

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Nutritional Management After Bariatric Surgery: Short- and Long-Term Approaches
Mariam Allaik

10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion and Q&A

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Official Opening Ceremony
Majed Bou Hadir, Director of the Office of Public Affairs and Protocol
Fr. Bechara Khoury, President, Notre Dame University-Louaize
Dr. Joseph Bakhash, President, Lebanese Order of Physicians
H.E. Dr. Rakan Nassereldine, Minister of Public Health

Session III: Artificial Intelligence and Health

Moderators: Romy Chammas, Krystel Haydamous, Estelle Salameh

11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Uncertainty in Medicine and Public Health: Improved Decision-Making in the AI Era
Dr. Sani Hlais

11:20 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Diagnostics: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Tony El Jabbour

11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Prize Draw and Reception

 

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