Program Topics Announced:  April 18

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A dedicated hub for clinicians and researchers advancing haematology practice. Explore the evolving program, connect with leading experts, and stay informed as session details and speaker announcements are released—along with CME opportunities that support practical insight and improved patient care.

300

+

Attendees expected
Healthcare professionals, researchers, and students

10

+

Sessions
International collaboration
and networking

30

+

Talks
Interactive discussions
and presentations

20

+

Expert speakers
Leading voices in oncology & hematology nursing

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for the 6th International Oncology & Hematology Nursing Conference (IOHNC 2026) to be held on 12th - 13th September 2026. We are very excited to meet you in person at this edition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The conference will feature presentations by renowned pioneers in the field of oncology and hematology from around the world, as well as from the region. Experience the power of collective energy by coming together with peers who share the same vision of innovating and celebrating every aspect that encompasses oncology and hematology nursing.

We encourage you to submit your research and participate in a distinguished panel of faculty members from the region and beyond.

We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming you to the IOHNC 2026

Anwar Al Zaabi

Asma Alblooshi

EOHNS Chair
Adult Hematology Nurse
Tawam Hospital
UAE

Anwar Al Zaabi

Khaled Al Qawasmeh

EOHNS Co-Chair
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Tawam Hospital
UAE

Asma Alblooshi

Asma Alblooshi

EOHNS Chair
Adult Hematology Nurse
Tawam Hospital
United Arab Emirates
Khaled Al Qawasmeh

Khaled Al Qawasmeh

EOHNS Co-Chair
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Tawam Hospital
United Arab Emirates
Rosemary Wasti

Rosemary Wasti

EOHNS General Secretary
Nurse Manager
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Alaa Alabbadi

Alaa Alabbadi

EOHNS Coordinator
Oncology Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Amal Al Haddad

Amal Al Haddad

EOHNS Board Member
Operations Administrator
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
United Arab Emirates
Aqeela Sheikh

Aqeela Sheikh

EOHNS Board Member
Palliative Care Nurse Specialist
Burjeel Medical City
United Arab Emirates
Badran Alkhatib

Badran Alkhatib

EOHNS Board Member
Nurse Supervisor in Adult Hematology Oncology Complex
Dubai Hospital
United Arab Emirates
Ibrahim Alananzeh

Ibrahim Alananzeh

EOHNS Board Member
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing, University of Wollongong Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Lina Alaa Eddin

Lina Alaa Eddin

Managing Director
Meeting Minds Experts
United Arab Emirates

Who Should Attend?

  • Oncology Nurses
  • Hematology Nurses
  • General Nurses
  • Healthcare Professionals Interested in Oncology/Hematology
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Clinical Nurse Educators
  • Infection Control
  • Quality Control
  • Case Management
  • Academics

We've designed this timeline to help you prepare for the conference well in advance, ensuring you can make the most of this premier haematology event.
Please mark these dates in your calendar and join us in shaping the future of haematology!

Jan 27

Abstract submissions opens (Oral/Poster)

Jan 27

Online Registration Open (Early Bird)

Apr 18

Program Topics Announced

May 9

Invited Faculty Announced

Aug 1

Abstract Submission Closes

Aug 8

Final Program

Aug 11

Early Bird Registration Closes

Aug 12

Standard Registration Opens

Aug 29

CME Announcement

Sep 12

IOHNC Goes live

We warmly welcome you to the scientific program of IOHNC 2026, this meeting of minds promises to be a milestone in the realm of oncology & hematology.

The program has been meticulously designed to serve as a platform for sharing the latest breakthroughs and insights in oncology & hematology. It encompasses a variety of engaging sessions that delve into the most advanced areas in oncology sciences, promising a rich and enlightening experience.

We invite you to join us on this journey of exploration and discovery, as we collectively strive to enhance our understanding and treatment of oncological & hematological conditions.

Session Highlights :

  • Session I: Power Session
  • Session IV: Oral Abstracts Session
  • Session VII: State of the Art Lecture - Gene Therapy for Cancer Treatment: Past, Present and Future
  • Session X: Hematology Update
  • Session II: Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Session V: Palliative and Pain Management
  • VIII: Innovations and Challenges in Hematological Malignancies
  • Session III: Nursing Research and Evidence based Practice
  • Session VI: Excellence in Oncology Nursing Practice
  • Session IX: State of the Art Lectures - Promoting and Strengthening Oncology Nursing Leadership & Shaping the future oncology nursing: Advancing leadership at every level
We are thrilled to unveil the illustrious speakers and faculty gracing IOHNC 2026! Each of these distinguished professionals will inject their unique perspectives into our discussions, transforming IOHNC 2026 into an unmissable event for anyone passionate about hematology.

Our roster of speakers is adorned with world-renowned luminaries in the realm of Oncology & Hematology Nursing, hailing from all corners of the globe. Their combined wisdom, expertise, and unique insights promise to make this conference a veritable feast of knowledge.

Be ready to be inspired, educated, and motivated by the very best in the field!
Abirami Lakshmanan

Abirami Lakshmanan

Breast Cancer Nurse

Mediclinic City Hospital

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Alaa Alabbadi

Alaa Alabbadi

Oncology Staff Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Amal Al Haddad

Amal Al Haddad

Operations Administrator

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Asma Alblooshi

Asma Alblooshi

EOHNS President

Adult Hematology Nurse, Tawam Hospital

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Darcy Burbage

Darcy Burbage

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Duke University School of Nursing

United States

No Bio Available
Dima Zein

Dima Zein

Nurse Manager

University Hospital Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Fawwaz Alaloul

Fawwaz Alaloul

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies

Sultan Qaboos University, College of Nursing

Oman

No Bio Available
Hosni Maher

Hosni Maher

Gulf Medical University

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Ibrahim Alananzeh

Ibrahim Alananzeh

Assistant Professor

School of Nursing, University of Wollongong Dubai

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Jeannine Brant

Jeannine Brant

Executive Director of Clinical Science & Innovation, City of Hope

Research Consultant, Billings Clinic

United States

No Bio Available
Khaled Al Habaybia

Khaled Al Habaybia

Nurse Manager

Tawam Hospital

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Khaled Al-Qawasmeh

Khaled Al-Qawasmeh

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Tawam Hospital

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Mahmoud Hasan

Mahmoud Hasan

Chief Nursing Officer

Al Dhafra Hospitals - SEHA

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Mehad Araki

Mehad Araki

Charge Nurse- Oncology Palliative Care

Tawam Hospital

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Mohammad Khader

Mohammad Khader

Clinical Resource Nurse (Oncology, Hematology, Radiation therapy and Apheresis)

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Mohammad Saleh

Mohammad Saleh

Senior Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Oncology/ Hematology

Tawam Hospital

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Mohammed Taher

Mohammed Taher

Assistant Director of Nursing

Burjeel Cancer Institute, Burjeel Medical City Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Rosemary Wasti

Rosemary Wasti

Nurse Manager

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Shila Sajan

Shila Sajan

Oncology Coordinator

Dubai Hospital

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Sondos Yadak

Sondos Yadak

Oncology and Hematology Coordinator Nurse

Dubai Health

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Soufiane Roussia

Soufiane Roussia

Clinical Nurse Educator | Cardiac Nurse Specialist

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Sumaya AlBlooshi

Sumaya AlBlooshi

President of Emirates Nursing Association

Director of Nursing, Emirates Health Services

United Arab Emirates

No Bio Available
Tahani Dweikat

Tahani Dweikat

Oncology Clinical Research Nurse in Clinical Trials

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

United States

No Bio Available

Abstract Submissions

Oral and poster presentations provide a valuable platform to share your research with a focused and engaged audience, enabling direct feedback, discussion, and collaboration. These formats will help raise your profile within the scientific community, opening doors to future opportunities, and career advancement.

We encourage our colleagues from around the world to take part and join our list of speakers by contributing an abstract to within the oral and poster presentation sessions.

Suggested Topics :

  • Lymphoma
  • Airway & Ventilation Management
  • MDS and Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes including PNH
  • Myeloma
  • Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Related Disorders
  • Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Quality & Patient Safety in Hematology & Hematopathology
  • Red Blood Cells and Iron:Physiology and Disease
  • ITP
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Drug Resistance and Pharmacology
  • Iron Overload
  • Infections in the Immune Compromised Host
  • Training & Education in Hematology and Hematopathology
  • Bone Marrow Failure
  • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Genomics and Proteomics
  • Myeloma and other Monoclonal Gammopathies
  • Cytogenics and Molecular Diagnostics
  • Coagulation Disorders
  • Novel Therapeutics, Targeted Therapies and Gene Therapy
  • Hemostasis & Thrombosis
  • Pediatric Haematology
  • Platelets and Thrombocytopenia
  • Quality of Life, Palliative Care and Ethics
  • CAR T Cells

Guidelines for submitting an abstract :

A special criterion for accepting abstracts will be their topic as well as structure, content and degree of innovation. The scientific committee will accept abstracts based on their relevance and quality, structure, content and degree of innovation.

  • Please note that a maximum of 300 words is permitted. The titles and the names of the authors are excluded from this number and have to be entered separately. Tables should not be included in the abstract body.
  • Methods section should include type of statistical analysis done if applicable to the study.
  • Statements like “Results will be discussed” are not acceptable and may lead to a rejection of the abstract.

Abstract Delivery Notification

Authors will be notified about the delivery of their abstract by e-mail immediately. In case you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, please check your spam folder. In case of no confirmation e-mail,
please contact : ipccconference@meetingmindsexperts.com

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Mark your calendars for 14th Emirates Haematology Conference 2026

Early Bird Fees

Physician
USD 250
Nurse
USD 250
Student
USD 150
Register

What's Included

  • Access to Session Halls
  • Access to Exhibition Halls
  • Lunch
  • Final Program
  • Coffee Breaks
  • Mobile App

*All rates exclusive of 5% VAT

Venue Info

Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan

Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan is a contemporary 4-star hotel conveniently located in Abu Dhabi, just a 20-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Offering a blend of comfort and style, the hotel features modern rooms, a refreshing outdoor pool, a relaxing spa, and a variety of dining options. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan provides a welcoming atmosphere and convenient access to the city's attractions. With its prime location and excellent amenities, the hotel is an ideal choice for those seeking a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Abu Dhabi.

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