To establish KTAF as a credible and recognized annual scientific forum connecting specialists involved in thrombosis prevention, diagnosis, and anticoagulation management.
Kurdistan's multidisciplinary scientific forum
KurdistanThrombosis &AnticoagulationForum — KTAF
Advancing Science. Improving Outcomes.
A scientific forum connecting specialists across thrombosis prevention, diagnosis, and anticoagulation management.
About the forum
One focused scientific setting. Multiple perspectives.
KTAF connects multidisciplinary expertise across thrombosis and anticoagulation care, creating space for rigorous scientific dialogue and practical clinical relevance.
Our purpose
Science, dialogue, and practice: connected.
A clear foundation for a credible annual scientific forum.
To connect multidisciplinary expertise, advance evidence-based dialogue, and translate emerging scientific evidence and clinical guidelines into practical, patient-centered decisions across thrombosis and anticoagulation care.
To translate emerging evidence and guideline updates into practical, patient-centered decisions across thrombosis and anticoagulation care.
The KTAF continuum
From emerging evidence to practical, patient-centered decisions.
- 01Multidisciplinary expertise
- 02Evidence-based dialogue
- 03Practical decisions
Scientific focus
One connected conversation across care.
Prevention, diagnosis, management, and the translation of evidence into practice.
Prevention & diagnosis
Scientific dialogue around thrombosis prevention and diagnosis.
Anticoagulation management
A practical focus on anticoagulation management across multidisciplinary care.
Evidence into practice
Emerging evidence and guideline updates considered through the lens of practical, patient-centered decisions.
Conference information
Confirmed details, with more to come.
KTAF will take place in Sulaymaniyah on , beginning at 09:30. The complete scientific programme will be published as final confirmations are made.
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- City
- Sulaymaniyah
- Start time
- 09:30
- Venue
- Slemani Rotana
- Meeting room
- Almas 1
Venue confirmed
Slemani Rotana · Almas 1 meeting room
Conference leadership & faculty
Meet the confirmed chair and speakers shaping KTAF's multidisciplinary scientific conversation.
Conference Chairman
Prof. Dr. Aram Baram Mohammed
MD · MRCSEd · FACS · AFS CTS
Professor, University of SulaimaniConsultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Professor at the University of Sulaimani College of Medicine and consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon. His academic profile lists leadership responsibilities across the cardiothoracic surgery unit, the Sulaimani Center for Cardiothoracic Training, and the KBMS programme in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
Current programme topics
View academic profile Opening address
Anticoagulation Across Specialties—Balancing Thrombosis and Bleeding
Scientific presentation
Subject to programme updatesApixaban Across the VTE Continuum: Treatment and Secondary Prevention of DVT and PE
Conference Speaker
Dr. Zana Abdulrahman
Asst. Prof. of Neurology
Program Director · Kurdistan Council of Medical SpecialtiesHead of Neurology · University of SulaimaniDirector of Neurology · Shar Teaching Hospital
Dr. Zana Abdulrahman serves as Program Director for Neurology under the Kurdistan Council of Medical Specialties in Sulaymaniyah and as Head of the Neurology Department at the University of Sulaimani. He is also Director of the Neurology Department at Shar Teaching Hospital.
Current programme topic
Anticoagulation in Stroke patients
Subject to programme updates
Conference Speaker
Dr. Sarkawt Dawood Abbas
Interventional Cardiologist
FEBC (Cardio.), MRCP (UK), MBChB
Coronary InterventionPeripheral Vascular Intervention
Dr. Sarkawt Dawood Abbas is an interventional cardiologist in Sulaymaniyah. His professional clinic profile highlights a focus on catheter-based coronary and peripheral vascular intervention.
Current programme topic
Atrial Fibrillation in 2026: Correct DOAC Dosing, Device-Detected AF, and Antithrombotic Simplification After PCI
Subject to programme updates
Conference Speaker
Dr. Dana Omar Karim
M.B.Ch.B · Hematology & Lymphoma Specialist
Senior Hematologist, Hiwa HospitalHematology Specialist, Smart Health Tower
Dr. Dana Omar Karim is a senior hematologist at Hiwa Hospital and a hematology and lymphoma specialist at Smart Health Tower. He earned his M.B.Ch.B in Medicine from the University of Sulaimani, and his published professional profile includes scientific work across hematologic disorders and lymphoid malignancies.
Current programme topic
Practical Tips on Anticoagulation
Subject to programme updates
Conference Speaker
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Shukr
Consultant Clinical Hematologist · Internal Medicine Specialist
MBChB · Specialty in Internal Medicine · Subspecialty in Clinical Hematology
Head of Hematology · Kirkuk Center for Oncology and HematologyLecturer · College of Medicine, University of Kirkuk
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Shukr brings over 20 years of postgraduate clinical experience in hematology and internal medicine. He earned his MBChB at the University of Baghdad and completed his specialty and subspecialty training through the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations. His work combines care for hematological malignancies and bleeding disorders with supervision of Arab and Iraqi Board Internal Medicine trainees.
Presentation topic
Unusual-Site Thrombosis
Conference Speaker
Ph. Mustapha Alkhalidi
BSc Pharm, MSc in Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
Product Manager, Denk Pharma
Presentation topic
Quality Behind Antithrombotic Therapy
Conference Speaker
Dr. Fernando Guzman
Medical degree · MBA in Healthcare Administration
Head of Medical Affairs of Denk Pharma
Dr. Fernando Guzman leads global scientific communication and medical education at Denk Pharma. He holds a medical degree and an MBA in Healthcare Administration, with interests in preventive, cardiovascular and cardiometabolic health and translating evidence into patient-centered care.
Presentation topic
Beyond Anticoagulation: From Stroke Prevention to Recovery – The Complete Patient Journey
Attend KTAF
Reserve your place.
Complete the form to register your interest in attending the Kurdistan Thrombosis & Anticoagulation Forum — KTAF.
Registration is limited to 200 attendees.
- 01Submit your details
Provide your professional and contact information.
- 02Receive confirmation
A personalized confirmation will be sent to your email.
- 03Stay informed
Confirmed event details will be shared when announced.
Academic partnership
In partnership with
University of SulaimaniCollege of Medicine
Attendees will receive 1 CME credit.
Conference sponsorship
Exclusive sponsor
Denk Pharma
