Global Village Spotlight Session #2
| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Theatrette 1 (Exhibition Hall) |
Speaker
Prof Alicia Jenkins
Diabetes and Vascular Medicine Lab Head / Regional Chair, IDF Western Pacific Region
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Chairperson
Biography
Alicia Jenkins is adult endocrinologist and researcher. Her interests include the prediction and prevention of diabetes complications, lipids, and technology use in diabetes care. She is the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Chair (2025-27), on various IDF committees and President of the Diabetes NGO Insulin For Life.
Dr Amit Gupta
Chair IDF School of Diabetes and Education Committee
International Diabetes Federation
IDF Spotlight (Incl. School of Diabetes, IDF 100, Fellows, Centres of Excellence)
3:30 PM - 3:45 PMBiography
Amit Gupta is a physician leader and global advocate in diabetes and metabolic health, with a strong focus on prevention, implementation science, and health systems strengthening. He serves in key leadership and advisory roles across national and international platforms, contributing to clinical education, policy dialogue, and population-health initiatives. Dr. Gupta is actively involved with professional societies and global collaborations advancing integrated metabolic care, digital health innovation, and equitable access. He is recognized for translating evidence into real-world practice, mentoring clinicians, and convening multi-stakeholder dialogues to accelerate impact across prevention, care delivery, and policy.
Prof Alicia Jenkins
Diabetes and Vascular Medicine Lab Head / Regional Chair, IDF Western Pacific Region
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
IDF WPR Diabetes Care and Disasters Manual & Translation
3:45 PM - 4:00 PMBiography
Alicia Jenkins is adult endocrinologist and researcher. Her interests include the prediction and prevention of diabetes complications, lipids, and technology use in diabetes care. She is the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Chair (2025-27), on various IDF committees and President of the Diabetes NGO Insulin For Life.
Prof Abdul Basit
Director, Indus Diabetes & Endocrine Center (IDEC)
Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN)
IDF WPR Diabetes Care and Disasters Manual & Translation
3:45 PM - 4:00 PMBiography
Prof. Abdul Basit is Director of the Indus Diabetes and Endocrinology Center (IDEC), Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), Secretary General of the Diabetic Association of Pakistan (DAP), and President of the Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG). An internationally recognized diabetologist, he has made significant contributions to diabetes prevention, epidemiology, diabetic foot care, and health systems strengthening. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed scientific publications and has played a leading role in advancing diabetes research, education, and policy in Pakistan and across Asia. In recognition of his scientific contributions, he is listed among Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists.