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Chairs - Simon Attard Montalto, Marius Caruana.

This session presents a diverse collection of studies examining how health, emotion, and systems intersect in patient and professional experiences. Topics range from relational dynamics in illness and gender wellbeing to student adaptation, service transition, and disease recurrence, highlighting both the science and humanity of healthcare.

This session showcases diverse contributions spanning digital diagnostics, clinical case analysis, professional identity, and safety standards. Through examples in pathology, endocrinology, occupational health, and medical documentation, presenters highlight how evidence-based reflection drives continual improvement across healthcare systems and professions.

This session highlights the intersection of diagnostic innovation, digital transformation, and clinician well-being. Topics span pulmonary and neurological disease, diabetes management, and the evolution of cardiac rehabilitation and pathology services, showcasing how cross-disciplinary approaches continue to refine care delivery and patient outcomes.

This session brings together diverse studies spanning allergy management, secondary prevention, pharmacy workforce development, endocrine case analysis, and adolescent health. The presentations collectively highlight how innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practice strengthen continuity of care and enhance patient and professional well-being.

This session presents a rapid sequence of studies reflecting the breadth of Maltese clinical research — from neonatal and respiratory care to infectious disease monitoring, oncology, and adolescent well-being. Together, these concise presentations underscore the importance of early detection, population surveillance, and preventive action in improving patient outcomes.

Chairs - Reuben Grech. This session explores advances in gastrointestinal health, spanning coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and functional bowel disorders. Integrating insights from immunology, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine, it highlights innovative interventions—from dietary therapies to patient education—that are redefining approaches to gut inflammation and wellbeing.

Clinical Research
Gastroenterology
Immunology
Inflammation
Autoimmune Disease

Chairs - Christian Scerri, Anthony Fenech. A showcase of cutting-edge tools and analytics driving precision oncology, from experimental modelling to European-scale personalised medicine initiatives.

Molecular Mechanisms
AI in Health Care
Innovation
Clinical Research
Oncology Outcomes
Predictive Genomics
Precision Medicine

Chairs - Mary Rose Cassar, Kurt Apap. Blending intuition with evidence, this session explores how emergency clinicians make rapid, high-stakes decisions that shape patient outcomes.

Chairs - Simon Attard Montalto, Anne Marie Grima. This session brings together diverse studies addressing key aspects of paediatric medicine - from chronic and metabolic disorders to neurological assessment and antimicrobial stewardship. Presentations highlight advances in clinical management, guideline refinement, and the lived experience of children and families navigating long-term health conditions.

Chairs - Stephen Fava, Mark Gruppetta.

Chairs - Janet Mifsud, David Mamo. Integrating clinical neurology, psychiatry, and digital innovation to improve patient outcomes and understanding of brain disorders.

Chairs - Yves Muscat Baron, Charles Savona Ventura. This session highlights the intersection of clinical complexity and practical innovation in reproductive medicine. Through real-world case studies and clinical audits, speakers will explore the challenges of managing high-risk pregnancies, reproductive endocrine disorders, and surgical complications. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based strategies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement in women’s health services.

Women's Health
Gynaecology
Obstetrics
Maternal Health
Reproductive Health
Clinical Audit
Endocrinology

Chairs - Alexander Gatt, Alexandra Betts. This session highlights innovation and integration in diagnostic pathology, spanning imaging correlation, cytology, surgical histopathology, laboratory haematology, and infection control. Presentations demonstrate how multidisciplinary approaches enhance diagnostic precision, patient safety, and quality assurance across clinical laboratories.

Chairs - Kurt Apap, Marius Caruana. From care home residents to migrants and victims of violence, this session highlights the people and patterns that define today’s Emergency Department -and the progress shaping its future.

Chairs - Julian Delicata. This session delves into the intricate interplay of organ systems in health and disease, showcasing how inflammation, systemic disorders, and acute presentations converge in clinical practice. From respiratory and autoimmune conditions to general medical admissions and multisystem outcomes, these studies reflect the evolving art and science of internal medicine.

Chairs - Christian Zammit, Mario Valentino. This session explores the interplay between neural mechanisms and disease, from molecular and structural insights to clinical applications.