Abu Dhabi:SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, has announced the organization of the 14th Emirates Oncology Conference (EOC 2026), which will be hosted by SEHA Tawam Hospital. The conference is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, 2026, at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.
According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, the conference will operate under the theme “Translating Innovation into Integrated Cancer Care.” It aims to bring together experts from the UAE, the region, and internationally to explore how scientific advancements can affect patient care. Over the course of three days, the program will align disease-specific updates with broader considerations for delivering coordinated treatments.
The conference will feature sessions on precision oncology and genomic testing, focusing on how tumor information can inform treatment options. Additionally, discussions will cover chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, which involves using lab-modified immune cells to target cancer cells, as well as developments in proton and ion radiotherapy. Quality assurance in radiotherapy and treatment safety will also be key topics.
Dr. Khalid Saeed Balaraj, Chair of the 14th Emirates Oncology Conference and Chair of the Department of Oncology at SEHA Tawam Hospital, emphasized the importance of discussing therapeutic developments alongside quality, safety, and patient experience. The program includes special sessions dedicated to various healthcare roles, aiming to foster relevant exchanges among clinicians and their teams.
The conference will also include case discussions, panels, and workshops for exploring clinical questions, as well as oral abstract presentations for sharing research. Through EOC 2026, SEHA Tawam Hospital aims to support professional education by connecting local clinical experience with regional and international insights, enhancing cancer-care expertise in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
Healthcare professionals interested in the conference can access program and registration information at http//www.emiratesoncology.me/.