Invited Speakers
Dr. Fatma Nur Komur
AudiologistUnited States
Dr. Fatma Nur Komur
AudiologistUnited StatesBiography
Fatma Nur Komur is an audiologist and researcher specializing in audiology and vestibular science. She holds academic and clinical training in Audiology and Speech Disorders from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and is currently pursuing advanced research at the University of Michigan as a Ph.D. (candidate), where she focuses on understanding auditory and vestibular function and dysfunction. Her work spans both clinical practice and scientific investigation, including studies on noise-induced vestibular dysfunction, contributing to the broader understanding of hearing and balance mechanisms in both clinical and research settings. Fatma has presented her research at international scientific forums and continues to be active in academic publications and collaborations aimed at improving diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies for patients with hearing and balance disorders.
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Dr. Reena Tulsi Patel
Paediatric Audiology Clinical Service ManagerUnited Kingdom
Dr. Reena Tulsi Patel
Paediatric Audiology Clinical Service ManagerUnited KingdomBiography
Reena Tulsi Patel is a paediatric audiologist and healthcare professional based in the United Kingdom, with experience in clinical audiology and patient-centered hearing care. She is also associated with the corporate sector as a director of Gourmet Luxe Ltd, demonstrating her involvement in both healthcare and business management. With a background focused on supporting children with hearing and auditory-related conditions, she contributes to improving patient outcomes through early diagnosis, intervention, and rehabilitation strategies. Alongside her clinical expertise, she has experience in organizational and operational responsibilities through her directorship role, reflecting strong leadership and multidisciplinary capabilities. Her professional work reflects a commitment to healthcare service quality, patient well-being, and continuous professional development.
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Dr. Kiara Matthews
The University of the West IndiesTrinidad and Tobago
Dr. Kiara Matthews
The University of the West IndiesTrinidad and TobagoBiography
I consider myself a clinician-educator, where hands-on clinical practice informs my teaching and vice-versa. I am a speech-language pathologist and educator whose research is rooted in the clinical training and academic development of speech-language pathologists and allied health professionals, particularly within the cultural contexts of the Caribbean region. My work explores how regional specificity shapes professional formation, and I am committed to creating contextually relevant materials and resources for clinicians, clients, and the wider community. My academic responsibilities include student research supervision and curriculum design, with a focus on employability, public awareness, and ethical, culturally responsive practice in the health professions.
A strong advocate for student-centred learning, I strive to foster a dynamic, exploratory classroom environment that encourages students to find their own voices—whether through clinical writing, culturally relevant resource development, or academic and clinical research. In supervising final-year undergraduate theses and MA-SLP research projects, I challenge students to think critically and to produce work with practical relevance and real-world applicability. My broader academic and professional interests converge in my advocacy for underserved populations—particularly through the development of public speech-language pathology positions and the training of clinicians equipped to meet those needs.
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Clinical Education
Culturally Responsive Clinical Skills
Student Employability
Clinical Supervision Models
Professional Advocacy
Policy Development
Mr. Faris Siddeeq Essa Othman
Speech Language pathologistSaudi Arabia
Mr. Faris Siddeeq Essa Othman
Speech Language pathologistSaudi ArabiaBiography
Faris Siddeeq Essa Othman is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, affiliated with King Saud University. He has gained practical experience through internships at leading healthcare institutions, including Prince Sultan Military Medical City as a Speech-Language Pathology Intern (July 2024 – January 2025) and the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) as an Audiology Intern (January 2025 – July 2025). During these internships, he developed hands-on expertise in assessing and treating speech, language, and hearing disorders, strengthening his clinical foundation and commitment to improving communication health.
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Dr. Somaia Altawalbeh
ENT ConsultantJordan
Dr. Somaia Altawalbeh
ENT ConsultantJordanBiography
Dr. Somaia Altawalbeh is an ENT Consultant and specialist in otolaryngology, practicing at Dr. Somaia Altawalbeh Clinic in Amman, Jordan. She has served as a senior specialist ENT surgeon, including leadership roles such as Head of Otolaryngology at the Air Force Specialized Hospital and consultant positions within the Ministry of Health in the UAE region. Dr. Altawalbeh has been an invited speaker at international ENT conferences, including Oto-Rhino 2023. She holds her medical education from the Jordan University of Science and Technology and actively engages with the professional community through clinical practice and academic contributions in ENT care and patient education.
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