Board Members
Dr. Abeer AlTeneiji
President
Dr. Abeer AlTeneiji is a pioneering UAE national leader in healthcare, recognized for her dual impact as a senior executive driving health system transformation and innovation across public and private institutions, and as a leading voice advancing lifestyle, precision, and longevity medicine as a scientific and policy priority.
With 22 years of experience, including over 13 years in senior leadership, she brings a rare combination of executive depth and scientific commitment to the advancement of health in the region.
She is the Founder and President of the Emirates Lifestyle and Longevity Medicine Society (ELLMS), a Consultant Physician in Public Health Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and a certified Blue Zone Physician. She holds an MPH with Distinction from Johns Hopkins University.
She is a Board Member of the World Lifestyle Medicine Organization (WLMO), UAE Representative to the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance (LMGA), and International Editorial Board Member of Lifestyle Medicine Advances, a peer-reviewed BMJ Group journal.
Dr. AlTeneiji previously served as Executive Director of Clinical Excellence at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and held senior medical leadership positions at ADNOC. She remains an active researcher, serving as co-author and expert reviewer on ongoing international peer-reviewed studies in lifestyle and longevity medicine.
Dr. Mishkat Shehata
Vice President
Dr. Mishkat Shehata is a pioneering force in lifestyle and longevity medicine, currently serving as the Vice President of the Emirates Lifestyle and Longevity Medicine Society and the Regional Director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine in the Middle East. She leads as the Chief Medical Officer of OMICS Precision Health.
A double board-certified Consultant in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, as well as a certified Clinical Practitioner in Applied Functional Medicine, Dr. Shehata brings over 16 years of expertise. She is a Diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine and holds memberships with the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society and the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK).
Her academic background is equally distinguished, including a Master’s in Public Health (MPH), a Master’s in Health Service Delivery and Disease Prevention, and Professional Diplomas in Sports & Exercise Nutrition and Fitness & Weight Loss.
Dr. Rahat Ghazanfar
Scientific Committee Chairperson
Dr. Rahat Ghazanfar is a triple board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Precision Nutrition, and serves as Clinical Director of Longevity & Lifestyle Medicine at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. She leads the development of biomarker-driven, lifestyle-based, and precision-focused care models aimed at optimizing healthspan, preventing chronic disease, and improving long-term vitality and performance.
Her clinical approach integrates advanced diagnostics, personalized nutrition, exercise physiology, sleep and stress optimization, behavioral medicine, and evidence-based therapeutics to deliver patient-centered outcomes. Dr. Rahat is actively involved in research, innovation, and healthcare transformation initiatives, with interests in metabolic health, epigenetics, healthy aging, survivorship medicine, and preventive healthcare.
An internationally recognized speaker and thought leader, she regularly presents on longevity medicine, precision health, women’s and metabolic health, and the future of proactive healthcare, advocating for a shift from reactive sick care toward personalized, prevention-focused medicine.
Dr. Maryam Al ALi
General SecretaryÂ
Dr. Maryam is a Family Medicine Consultant and healthcare leader with extensive experience in clinical practice, healthcare operations, and quality improvement. She serves as Chief of the Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. She is also involved in advancing integrative medicine in Abu Dhabi and is a member of working groups for UAE Integrative Medicine Council.
She established the Healthy Living Clinic at SKMC, focusing on lifestyle medicine and preventive care to improve long-term health outcomes. She was selected for UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program and completed executive leadership training with London Business School, Harvard Business Impact, and Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Maryam holds a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management and is certified Lifestyle Medicine physician through International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also SCOPE-certified in obesity management by World Obesity Federation and Blue Zones Certified Physician, reflecting her focus on preventive health, longevity and population well-being.
Dr. Yazan Aljabery
Cultural Committee Chairperson
Distinguished Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi with a unique dual expertise in high-complexity surgical interventions and preventative lifestyle medicine.
Double Board-Certified (German Board of Cardiac Surgery & International Board of Lifestyle Medicine), bridging the gap between acute surgical care and long-term health optimization.
Currently serving as a Founding Board Member of the Emirates Lifestyle and Longevity Medical Society and Chief Medical Officer for elite sports organizations. He is also the Founder of LGND eSports Agency.
A pioneer in Healthcare Innovation, utilizing AI, smart wearables, and 3D printing to revolutionize patient monitoring and surgical planning, leading major research projects in that
field.
A recognized health influencer and media personality dedicated to biohacking, longevity, and evidence-based public wellness.