Advances in Pediatric Micronutrient Supplements and Cognitive Performance

STADA – Caring for Every Stage of Childhood

Overview

Optimizing pediatric nutrition and cognitive development requires understanding of current micronutrient gaps and evidence-based supplementation strategies. Leading pediatric experts will explore advances in nutritional supplementation and its impact on mental and cognitive performance in children. Through three focused sessions with 2 SCFHS accredited hours, participants will gain practical insights into the pediatric nutritional landscape, targeted supplementation approaches, and strategies for optimizing cognitive outcomes.

Join us Friday, April 24, 2026
Onsite at Voco Hotel Riyadh or online via Zoom

Learning Outcomes

• Current landscape of pediatric nutritional gaps and deficiencies
• Evidence-based approaches to micronutrient supplementation in children
• Relationship between targeted nutrition and cognitive performance
• Strategies for optimizing mental and cognitive development through supplementation

Who Should Attend?

• Pediatricians and family medicine physicians
• Pediatric neurologists
• Internal medicine specialists
• General practitioners
• Pharmacists and clinical pharmacists
• Pharmaceutical sciences professionals

Why Attend?

• Learn from distinguished professors and consultants in pediatrics and pediatric neurology
• Understand current nutritional gaps affecting children's development
• Access evidence-based supplementation strategies
• Network with pediatric healthcare professionals
• Attend onsite or online with flexible access options
• Earn 2 CME hours accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)

Agenda

• 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM KSA Time: Opening - Prof. Asaad Mohamed Assiri
• 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM KSA Time: Pediatric Nutritional Gaps - Dr. Mohamed Shaheen
• 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM KSA Time: Optimizing Mental & Cognitive Performance - Prof. Heba El Khashab
• 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM KSA Time: Panel Discussion - Moderator: Prof. Asaad Mohamed Assiri

Speakers

Prof. Asaad Mohamed Assiri
FRCP (Edin.), FRCPCH, DTCH, DCH
Professor of Pediatrics, King Saud University Medical City (KKUH)
Consultant Pediatrician & Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Suliman Alhabib Medical Group, Olaya

Dr. Mohamed Shaheen
MD, Professor of Pediatrics
Faculty of Medicine, Al Azhar University
Pediatric Consultant, Head of Pediatric Department, Dallah Namar Hospital

Prof. Heba El Khashab
MBBCh, MSc, MD, BPNA
Professor of Pediatrics, Ain Shams University
Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Dr. Suliman Alhabib Medical Group