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Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi

Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi

Baghdad Medical City and the National Training and Development Center

Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi is board certified in pediatrics and an advisor (Professor Level) in pediatrics and pediatric psychiatry at the National Training and Development Center of the Iraqi Ministry of Health and Baghdad Medical City. He served as the Head of the Iraq Headquarters of the Copernicus Scientists International Panel from 2006 until October 2020, showcasing his leadership and commitment to advancing scientific endeavors. Notably, he played a pivotal role as the founding editor of the groundbreaking "The New Iraqi Journal of Medicine" (2005-2013), the first Iraqi medical journal to achieve inclusion in Scopus, thereby enhancing the global visibility of Iraqi medical research. Since 2004, he has been a member of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) and the Eastern Mediterranean Association of Medical Editors (EMMAME). He has also been a member of the advisory council of the International Association of Medical Colleges (IAMC) since 2008. He is also a member of the European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS). Al-Mosawi has contributed significantly to the peer-review process of numerous esteemed international medical journals. His expertise has been sought after by journals such as The BMJ, Acta Paediatrica, Nephrology, and The Lancet, Journal of Pediatric Neurology, Southern Medical Journal, Clinical Anatomy, International Brazilian Journal of Urology, International Journal of Dermatology, Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology, International Journal of Infections in the Developing World, and Journal of Renal Nutrition. Previously, Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi served as the head of the Department of Pediatrics at the University Hospital in Al-Kadhimiyia (Al-Kadhimiyia Teaching Hospital) and as the physician in charge of the CME center in the hospital from 2004 to 2008. He was also a member of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics for several years starting in 2001. In 2006, he became a fellow and member of the Association of Clinical Scientists. Al-Mosawi was a founding member of the original Iraqi Association for Nephrologists Urologists (2000-2003), which is no longer active.

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Abstracts

2025

The Second Case of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome with Keratoconus: New Perspectives on Ocular Involvement and Clinical Management

Corneal ectasia is a group of progressive disorders characterized by thinning and protrusion of the cornea, which includes conditions such as keratoconus, keratoglobus, and pellucid marginal degeneration. Bardet-Biedl syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder, is primarily recognized for its hallmark features, including retinal degeneration leading to progressive vision loss, obesity, polydactyly, and various systemic abnormalities. While ocular manifestations are well-documented in Bardet-Biedl syndrome, the association with corneal ectasia, particularly keratoconus, is exceptionally rare. The first documented case of keratoconus in a patient with Bardet-Biedl syndrome was reported by François et al. in 1982. This talk will present the second known case of Bardet-Biedl syndrome associated with keratoconus, shedding new light on the potential systemic involvement of corneal ectasia in this syndrome.
In addition to describing the clinical presentation and challenges of diagnosing this rare association, the talk will explore the latest evidence-based therapies for managing ocular abnormalities in Bardet-Biedl syndrome patients, including advancements in retinitis pigmentosa treatment.