Advancing gastroenterology and IBD through research, education, collaboration, innovation, excellence, and improved patient outcomes regionally.
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Head of IBD Unit , Emirates Specialty Hospital – Dubai
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Welcome to the MERC Gastroenterology and IBD Conference—a platform born out of passion, precision, and purpose. Together, we will shape the future of GI care, powered by knowledge, inspired by innovation, and united in our commitment to every patient’s story. Every patient we serve deserves not just treatment—but excellence. At MERC, we strive not only to advance medicine but to rehumanize it Let the journey begin.
DR. ABDELHAKIM ELGANYNI
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Head of Gastroenterology Department , Emirates Specialty Hospital – Dubai
Dear Esteemed Attendees,
It is with great pride that we welcome you to MERC, where science meets strategy. This year’s agenda reflects cutting-edge breakthroughs, real-world clinical integration, and rigorous academic dialogue. We are honored to gather some of the finest minds in gastroenterology under one roof Behind every slide and session, there is a human life. MERC was created to turn evidence into empathy and data into decisions. We welcome you to a gathering where the science serves a single purpose: improving the lived experience of those with GI diseases.
DR. PIYUSH SOMANI
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