Jules McDonald: The Future of Fertility Is Happening in Abu Dhabi
Jules McDonald, Director of the Fertility-Chairman’s Transformation Office at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, shared on LinkedIn:
“The Future of Fertility Is Happening in Abu Dhabi.
Tomorrow, we’re bringing together some of the world’s leading scientists, clinicians, innovators and pioneers in reproductive medicine for an extraordinary day of conversations at Future Health 2026.
From AI-powered IVF laboratories and genomics to reproductive longevity, breakthrough technologies and the future of family building, these are the conversations shaping the next generation of reproductive healthcare.
If you’re attending Future Health tomorrow, Thursday 22 October, please join us!
Morning Roundtables
- Capital Suite 7
10:00 AM | Automation and AI as Infrastructure for the Future of Fertility Care
Exploring how artificial intelligence and automation are transforming fertility treatment and embryology.
Featuring:
- Dr. Braulio Peramo Moya | Al Ain Fertility Center
- Dr. Eva Schenkman | ARTLAB IVF, USA
- Prof. Eran Segal | MBZUAI
Moderated by Prof. Shahrukh Hashmi
11:00 AM | Genomics for Family Building: Preventing Disease Before Birth
How advances in genomics are creating new opportunities for disease prevention and healthier generations.
Featuring:
- Prof. Antonio Capalbo | University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
- Prof. Dr. Human M. Fatemi | ART Fertility Clinics
- Dr. Scott Lundy | Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Moderated by Dr. Asma Al Mannaei
12:00 PM | Translating Experience into Clinical Outcomes for Abu Dhabi
How can we translate global expertise, scientific evidence and patient experience into measurable improvements in fertility outcomes?
Featuring:
- Dr. Michael Fakih | Fakih IVF Group
- Dr. Sue Hammoud | University of Michigan, USA
- Dr. Dimitrios Kafetzis | Almond Blossoms Fertility and Wellbeing Center
Moderated by H.E. Dr. Khuloud Mohsin
Afternoon Plenaries
Main Stage
3:00 PM | Opening Address
H.E. Dr. Dr. Noura AlGhaithi
3:15 PM | Reproductive Longevity in Practice: From Biology to Clinical Pathways
Featuring an exceptional panel of international leaders:
- H.E. Dr. Noura AlGhaithi | Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
- Prof. Dr. Juan A. García Velasco Chief Scientific Officer, IVI RMA Global
- Dr. Lucas Harrington | CEO, Preventive
- Dr. Peter Schlegel | Founder, New York Men’s Health Medical
3:50 PM | The Next Frontier: Scientific Breakthroughs, Ethics and Equity in Fertility Care
Meet the innovators working at the forefront of reproductive science:
- Matt Krisiloff | CEO, Conception
- Prof. Dr. Alex Pastuszak | Co-Founder and CEO, Paterna Biosciences
- Dr. Agata Zielinska | CEO, Ovo Labs
- Dr. Alejandro Chavez-Badiola Founder and Chief Medical and Innovation Officer, Conceivable Life Sciences
- Prof. Laura Rienzi | Scientific Director, IVI RMA Global Research Alliance
Future Health 2026 | Abu Dhabi
Thursday, 22 October
Everyone is welcome to attend the discussions!”
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