Mission Statement: 
Oman Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis (OSLA) shall advocate for quality patient care concerning lipid disorders and atherosclerosis through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines to influence health care policy
The Oman Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis (OSLA) is a learned non-profit society that was instituted on Month February 2012 by an assemblage of basic scientists and clinicians at the Sultan Qaboos University in Oman and the Ministry of Health under the umbrella of Oman Medical Association. However, in view of the dedicated requirements concerning diverse paradigms concerned with basic and clinical metabolomics specifically lipidomics; management of treatment modalities pertaining to lipid related and associated disorders, as well as to strengthen the public awareness concerning the above referred disorders, OSLA intends to provide a copious and rationalized approach over other medical societies in Oman. The organization currently has over 20 registered members varying from basic scientists and health-care professionals including but not limited to clinicians, pharmacists, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants as well as medical students interested in basic and clinical research concerning lipids. The society is based in Muscat, Oman and is supported by Sultan Qaboos University, Ministry of Health and leading pharmaceutical companies.

In line with the mission statement, the OSLA’s objectives are:
Improvement as well as advancement of Patient Care – OSLA will augment medical understanding, clinical expertise, and allied occupational activities that deliver improved and effective patient outcomes. OSLA also aims to encourage patient involvement and understanding of lipid related disorders and atherosclerosis evolving to Upkeep guideline based disease care and prevention.
Service wellness programs with sound cardiovascular health information
Extend the patient physician-professional relationship
Promotion of Multidisciplinary Translational Research (MTR) – OSLA aims to endorse translational research aims, to convert laboratory discoveries in manifold disciplines into therapeutic gains for patients. This concept débuted MTR, is a multifaceted process and is often elaborate necessitating colossal investments in time, money and expertise. OSLA aims to augment MTR by advocating for increased research resources to support translational lipid research from funding agencies such as the grant disbursement office(s) at different academic/medical institutions and Governmental grant organizations.
Advancement of public awareness – The foremost objective of OSLA concerning this exemplar is “Building improved lives, free of lipid related disorders and atherosclerosis”. In order for the fulfillment of this objective OSLA aims to promote multifarious awareness programs in the form of public events directed towards
Reducing the death rate from coronary heart disease and stroke
Decreasing the prevalence of smoking, high blood cholesterol and physical inactivity
Eliminating the growth of obesity and diabetes
Promotion of Specialized Knowledge – OSLA aims to organize research conferences, technical and clinical workshops and exhibitions, where the program will definitively feature lectures delivered by protuberant international speakers alongside a range of high caliber local presenters. Meeting themes will cover a wide range of topics to appeal across a wide spectrum of interest to basic science researchers and clinicians. These events will also act as the hub for fantastic networking opportunity.
Advocating Medical Education – OSLA is a membership organization and to that effect it plans to invite members from all areas of medical education – undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing – and from all specialties both nationally and internationally. OSLA plans to organize events specifically directed towards medical students that will function as a forum for debate and exchange of information related to the clinical and research aims, and building on its contacts in medicine and teaching among all networks, to promote knowledge and expertise in medical education.
Advancement of multi-disciplinary networking – OSLA plans to organize events in collaboration with other national and international societies that will provide a suitable platform for scientists and clinicians from various disciplines to network and facilitate collaborations. These events will be characterized by a fluid program that incorporates ample time for discussion and/or practical experience. The formats of these events will vary depending on the subject matter.
Continue to bolster the OSLA infrastructure, which includes:
Increasing diversity—including age and experience, ethnicity, and gender—at all levels of the society.
Providing avenues for helping OSLA members facilitate professional exchange.
Expanding OSLA membership. Increasing the OSLA Council-Designated Endowment Fund (independent of operational budget) to support grants and other priorities
Scientific Outreach – Share new knowledge by improving the quality and expanding the reach of OSLA’s communications. Besides maintaining a publication OSLA will:
Develop a mechanism for helping OSLA members personalize the society’s communications to meet their professional needs.
Integrate educational material for the public.
Provide state of the Art information with regards to the development(s) in the discipline of lipids to all OSLA members.

Contact address:
Yakubu Jimoh (OSLA Coordinator)
College of Medicine & Health Sciences
P.O Box 35, Postal Code Al-Khod 123
Tel: +968-2414-1151
Fax: +968-2414-1983

OSLA Office Secretary:
Cherish Larraine Obra
Email: [email protected]

The International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS) and Oman Society of Lipid & Atherosclerosis (OSLA) are happy to announce that  the Sixth IAS-OSLA Course “Lipid Metabolism and Cardiovascular Risk” held in Muscat, Oman, on February 14-17, 2020 has been extremely successful.
This series of residential courses aims to increase the knowledge and experience of early- to mid-career English-speaking clinicians practicing in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region countries and interested in the management of lipid disorders. This unique series has also been successful in linking local, regional, and international leaders in the field of lipid management.

• February 14-17, 2020
  IAS-OSLA 6th Course on Lipid Metabolism and Cardiovascular Risk
  Muscat, Oman
  Flyer
  Scientific Program
  Slide Library
  Workshop Group List and Cases
  Faculty List
  Participants List
  Group Photo
  Events Photo
  Video of the Interview to Prof. Samuel Gidding
  Video of the Interview to Prof. Jennifer Robinson
  Video of the Interview to Prof. Raul Santos
  Video of the Interview to Prof. Sergio Pecorelli
  Video of the Interview to Prof. Wael Al-Mahmeed
• 1st Saudi Familial Hypercholesterolemia Symposium & 3rd Severe FH Master Class
  Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , December 6-7, 2019
  Upon Invitation Only
• February 8-11, 2019
  Fifth IAS-OSLA Course on Lipid Metabolism and Cardiovascular Risk
  Muscat, Oman
  Scientific Program
  The slide library of the Course is posted on the IAS website at the link: http://oldwebsite.athero.org/iasosla2019/index.asp