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Chairman 11th Malta Medical School Conference

Mr Jo Etienne Abela

Chairs - Pierre Ellul, Simon Attard Montalto

This session showcases advances bridging molecular biology and clinical outcomes - from the epithelial - mesenchymal transition in lung cancer to audits on valve interventions, biologic therapies, and health system performance. Presenters examine how translational evidence informs safer, more effective, and more integrated care across specialities.

This session focuses on infection prevention, clinical safety, and human factors in healthcare. Through audits, service evaluations, and behavioural research, presenters highlight strategies that enhance quality of care, optimise procedural adherence, and advance antimicrobial stewardship.

This session integrates oncology, infectious disease, and quality improvement perspectives to explore how diagnostic accuracy, artificial intelligence, and evidence-based protocols enhance patient outcomes. Audits and case studies illustrate the growing alignment between clinical precision and system efficiency.

Bridging immunology, infectious disease management, and patient-centred healthcare, this session presents real-world audits and studies that highlight evolving approaches to prophylaxis, diagnostics, and digital data sharing.

Chairs - Alexander Gatt, Tonio Piscopo. This session explores how viral infections such as hepatitis, HIV, and COVID-19 influence immune function and chronic disease. Presentations highlight shared mechanisms of inflammation, immune dysregulation, and therapeutic progress at the crossroads of infection and chronic pathology.

Chairs - Matthias Löhr, Pierre Ellul. This session highlights cutting-edge developments in gastroenterology, from innovations in pancreatic cancer management to advances in hepatobiliary and luminal endoscopy.

Chairs - Caroline Magri, Joseph Galea. This session explores how genetic and molecular mechanisms shape cardiovascular health, disease susceptibility, and resilience. Presentations range from studies on inherited cardiac disorders and population screening to translational advances in heart failure management and data-driven risk prediction.

Cardiology
Genetics
Screening
Risk Prediction
Inherited Disease

Chairs - Christian Scerri, Godfrey Grech. This session examines how clinical evidence informs oncology practice — from national cancer trends to survival analyses and treatment efficacy.

Clinical Research
Oncology Outcomes
Real-Word Data
Survival Analysis
Evidence-based Medicine

Chairs - Stephen Fava, Mark Gruppetta. This session delves into the regulation and clinical significance of the adrenal and pituitary axes, and their influence on systemic health.

Chairs - Martin Balzan, Anthony Fenech. Focusing on the interface between molecular discovery and clinical practice, this session presents new perspectives on respiratory disease mechanisms, management, and patient outcomes.

Respiratory medicine
COPD
Molecular Mechanisms
Clinical Innovation

Chairs - Joseph F Galea, Caroline Magri. This session examines how chronic and post-infectious conditions influence biological ageing through metabolic, inflammatory, and vascular pathways.

Biological Ageing
Phenoage
Metabolism
COVID-19
Diabetes & Renal Disease
Neuropathy

Chairs - Godfrey Laferla. This session highlights transformative advances in surgical practice, from precision imaging and robotics to novel minimally invasive and device-based approaches.

Surgery,
Robotics
Laparoscopy
Innovation
Patient recovery

Chairs - Christian Scerri, Pierre Mallia. This session highlights how molecular research and precision technologies are reshaping the understanding and treatment of rare diseases

Molecular Mechanisms
Genetics
Predictive Genomics
Precision Medicine
Rare Diseases
Gene Editing
Innovation

Chairs - Claire Anderson, Lillian Azzopardi. This session explores innovative models of pharmacy practice that enhance collaboration across healthcare disciplines. Presentations highlight community-based care through the Pharmacy First initiative, safe prescribing in older adults, and interprofessional education strategies that strengthen teamwork and patient outcomes.

Chairs - John Cachia, Tanya Melillo. This session examines how innovation, education, and workforce transformation intersect to improve patient outcomes and health system performance.

Chairs - Stephen Fava. This session explores how ageing, inflammation, and metabolic dysregulation converge to influence vascular and cerebrovascular health.

This session highlights the dynamic intersection of clinical practice, diagnostic precision, and health system adaptation. From complex obstetric and gynaecological case reports to haematological genomics and pharmaceutical preparedness, these presentations reflect how clinical insight and systemic coordination together drive safer, more responsive healthcare.

This session explores the evolution of pharmaceutical and healthcare services through innovation, regulation, and evidence-based care. Presentations span patient safety initiatives, medication optimisation, and new technologies - highlighting the essential role of pharmacists, clinicians, and policymakers in shaping a safer, more responsive healthcare ecosystem.

This session bridges clinical medicine, epidemiology, and health system preparedness. From infectious disease control and occupational wellbeing to patient access and environmental determinants, these studies highlight Malta’s multidisciplinary efforts to strengthen resilience and precision in healthcare delivery.

This session brings together clinical medicine, environmental health, and regulatory innovation. From rare neurological and infectious diseases to sustainable nutrition, biodiversity, and pharmaceutical reform, the presentations reflect a forward-looking vision for integrated, evidence-informed healthcare systems.

This session spans the spectrum of modern clinical medicine—from paediatrics and respiratory care to rare pathology and mental health. Presentations address sustainability in clinical practice, evolving therapeutic approaches, and ethical challenges in patient management, showcasing how science and compassion converge in healthcare.

This session explores innovation and vigilance across reproductive medicine, endocrine disruption, and hospital practice. From managing complex pregnancy cases and fertility challenges to optimizing anaesthetic resource use and safety documentation, the studies highlight clinical adaptability and evidence-driven care.

This session highlights the expanding role of pharmacists and clinicians in improving patient safety, continuity of care, and therapeutic outcomes. Covering topics from diabetes and endocrine reviews to cancer support, pharmacovigilance, and health informatics, it underscores collaboration as a cornerstone of modern patient-centred healthcare

This session bridges public health, pharmacology, and patient engagement, exploring how clinical vigilance, access to care, and behavioural insights converge to improve health outcomes. Topics span infectious disease surveillance, medicine access, regulatory practice, and preventive awareness within Malta’s evolving healthcare landscape.

This session explores the intersections of environment, infection, and innovation in shaping healthier populations. From sustainable nutrition and geriatric pharmacy integration to infectious disease monitoring and pandemic reflections, these studies demonstrate how systems-level collaboration underpins modern health resilience and planetary wellbeing.

Chairs - Simon Attard Montalto, Paul Torpiano.

This session highlights practical and translational dimensions of modern medicine - from managing environmental and vascular emergencies to exploring novel therapeutic mechanisms in oncology and surgery. Each presentation reflects the evolving interplay between scientific innovation and real-world clinical application.

This session highlights innovations that enhance diagnostic precision, clinical workflows, and patient outcomes. From digital health competency frameworks to improved antibiotic stewardship and emergency department efficiency, these studies underscore how multidisciplinary approaches strengthen safety, responsiveness, and care quality across Malta’s healthcare system.

This session presents a diverse collection of studies linking molecular mechanisms, clinical decision-making, and system-level practice. From diagnostic challenges in rare diseases to surgical innovations and endocrine audits, presenters highlight how research translation informs patient care and professional preparedness.

This session showcases surgical innovation and clinical adaptability—from endovascular problem-solving and oncologic precision techniques to rare case presentations. Through evidence, experience, and education, presenters reflect the evolving skill, technology, and creativity driving surgical excellence in Malta.

Chairs - Julian Mamo, Reuben Grech. This session highlights how evidence-based approaches enhance patient-centred care across clinical and public health settings.

Chairs - Godfrey Grech, Jeanesse Scerri. This session explores how genomic profiling and biomarker-based diagnostics are reshaping cancer detection, treatment, and patient outcomes. Presentations span from molecular and histological innovations in breast and ovarian cancer to early implementation of personalised care strategies, demonstrating the translation of genomic data into tangible clinical benefit.

Molecular Mechanisms
Genetics
Screening
Clinical Outcomes
Oncology Outcomes
Predictive Genomics
Precision Medicine
Cancer Genomics
Translational Oncology

Chairs - Alexander Gatt, Stefan Laspina. This session explores how genomic profiling and biomarker-driven diagnostics are transforming cancer detection, treatment, and patient outcomes.

Chairs - Simon Attard Montalto, Victor Grech. This session presents audits and clinical analyses that reflect evolving standards in neonatal and paediatric care. Topics tackled underscore the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in improving patient outcomes.

Chairs - Charles Savona Ventura, Paolo Scollo. This session highlights advances in surgical innovation and diagnostic precision in gynaecology. The presentations showcase how Maltese clinicians are setting new benchmarks for minimally invasive, data-driven women’s health care.

Clinical Outcomes
Laparoscopy
Innovation
Patient recovery
Clinical Research
Robotics
Women's Health
Gynaecology

Chairs - Kevin Cassar. This session presents data-driven audits and innovations aimed at improving surgical practice and healthcare efficiency. Topics tackled, emphasise the integration of quality management and patient safety in modern surgical systems.