Sana'a - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Media Office

Monday, October 19, 2026

The Scientific Committee for the 6th Scientific Conference on Laboratory Medicine held its preparatory meeting at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana'a University. The meeting comes as part of ongoing preparations for the conference, organized by the Faculty in partnership with the National Center for Central Public Health Laboratories and the Laboratory Medicine Syndicate, under the theme: "Molecular Biology and Genetics," and under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Public Health and Population and Sana'a University Rector.
The meeting reviewed the scientific and organizational arrangements for the conference and reviewed the progress made by the Scientific Committee. Attendees discussed several key areas, most notably approving the conference’s scientific tracks, identifying main topics, and defining specialized sessions to align with the conference theme and keep pace with the latest developments in molecular biology, genetics, and their diagnostic applications.
Participants emphasized the significance of the conference as a national scientific platform bringing together academics, researchers, specialists, and laboratory medicine practitioners. They highlighted its role in fostering the exchange of expertise, presenting recent research findings and studies, and discussing the challenges facing the laboratory sector alongside strategies for its advancement.
Furthermore, attendees reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the conference yields actionable scientific and practical recommendations that contribute to developing academic programs in laboratory medicine, strengthening links between educational and research institutions and health and professional authorities, and supporting the nation's laboratory infrastructure.
The committee expressed its appreciation for the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Public Health and Population and Sana'a University Rector, commending their continued support for scientific and research activities, which reflect exemplary integration between the academic and professional sectors in serving the healthcare system.
This meeting is part of a series of preparatory sessions conducted by the conference committees, reflecting the dedication of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana'a University to enhancing its scientific and research presence, supporting activities that solidify a culture of scientific research and knowledge exchange, and contributing to the training of scientifically and professionally qualified laboratory personnel capable of keeping pace with modern developments in medical diagnostics and serving the community.​​