Sidra Medicine is set to host its inaugural Middle East and North Africa Human Microbiome Conference (MENA Microbiome) from September 28-29, 2024, at The Plaza Hotel in Doha. 

This significant event is organized in collaboration with the esteemed Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), aiming to create a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and advancements in microbiome research.

Themed 'From Biomarkers Discovery to Microbiota-based Therapeutics,' the MENA Microbiome conference will focus on the latest breakthroughs in microbiome studies and their essential implications for human health. Participants can expect to engage in discussions covering the diverse roles of microbiota, including its effects on various diseases such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, and infectious diseases, as well as complications during pregnancy like preterm birth.