Luiz Demattê, PhD in Applied Ecology and Director at Korin Group, integrates ESG principles and One Health approaches into sustainable agribusiness. His work pioneers antibiotic-free production, connecting scientific innovation with planetary health for resilient food systems.
Nilene Gouvêa, a pediatrician and intensivist at Brazil's National Cancer Institute, integrates anthroposophic medicine into pediatric oncology. Her work emphasizes therapeutic play and family-centered care, transforming treatment environments through a humanized, holistic approach.
Paulo R. S. Rocha, Master in Public Health, spearheads the integration of complementary practices at Brazil's Ministry of Health. As Deputy Coordinator, he focuses on strengthening and expanding TCIM access within the national health system, drawing on his expertise in TCM and physiotherapy.
Patrizia Ana Bricarello, PhD, is an Associate Professor at UFSC specializing in veterinary homeopathy, agroecology, and One Health. Her research integrates phytotherapy and organic livestock management, contributing to sustainable agroecosystems and TCIM advancements in animal health.
Marcelo Demarzo, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor at UNIFESP and founder of Mente Aberta. A pioneer in mindfulness research in Brazil, his work focuses on mental health and supported self-care. He is recognized for his contributions to attentional intelligence and contemplative science.
Ivanice Maria Cestari Dandaro, PhD, applies her expertise in phytotherapeutics to public administration. As Secretary of Health and coordinator of the "Farmácia da Natureza" project, she pioneers the integration of TCIM into Brazil's health system, connecting science with public policy.
Glauco Villas Bôas, PhD, coordinates the Center for Innovation in Biodiversity and Health at Fiocruz. He leads research on medicines from biodiversity and is Editor-in-Chief of Revista Fitos, contributing to evidence-based TCIM and planetary health discussions at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Geovana Grassmann is a Naturologist specializing in Integrative Practices. Her work combines ancestral knowledge with modern science in phytotherapy, yoga, and functional nutrition to promote integral health. She educates on well-being and self-care through her platform, Rotina Fluída.
Professor José Carlos Tavares, a leading pharmacologist from the Federal University of Amapá, brings his expertise in Amazonian biopharmaceuticals to the 3rd WCTCIM. Discover his research on nanotechnology applied to drugs and his role in national and international pharmacy academies.
Maria Aparecida das Neves is a clinical psychologist integrating award-winning botanical therapies into mental health care at the Hospital das Clínicas (USP). She specializes in aromatherapy for eating disorders and her work contributes to the advancement of integrative practices in public health.
