SFDA, KAUST to Hold International Conference of Trends in Microbiome and Digital One Health

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) will hold their first international conference titled “Trends in Microbiome and Digital One Health” from October 30 to November 1, 2023, at KAUST headquarters in Thuwal, Jeddah Governorate.

Speakers from around the world and local experts will convene over three days to explore the latest research regarding diverse aspects of microbiome and One Health, an integrated, unifying approach to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment.

The final day of the conference will highlight how digital and computational resources can be effectively utilized to unite various research pillars, research groups, and entities.

The conference seeks to bring together leading microbiome, One Health, and Digital One Health scientists and researchers to present their most recent findings and discuss key directions and ideas for fostering a robust and solid scientific community in Saudi Arabia.

The conference will feature daily panel discussions on the needs of the local and international research community, with a special focus on microbiomes, One Health and digitization, aiming to achieve synergy with relevant government bodies.

Those interested can register at: https://cbrcconferences.kaust.edu.sa/trends-in-microbiome-and-digital-one-health/registration.

Participants have the option to attend the conference either in person or virtually through Zoom. The registration deadline for in-person attendees is October 15, while for virtual attendees October 27.

Source: Saudi Press Agency