Ana Araujo Rodrigues, MSc, MD, is a leading voice in Anthroposophic Medicine and Ayurveda. As a researcher at UFMG and a WHO consultant for ICD-11, she integrates traditional practices into public health, with a specific focus on comprehensive women’s health care.
André Baniwa, a Baniwa indigenous leader and consultant at Brazil's Ministry of Health, integrates traditional knowledge with public health. His work, rooted in sustainability and the Amazonian concept of "Bem Viver," offers key insights on well-being societies at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Carla Holandino, Full Professor at UFRJ, researches pharmaceutical formulations against neoplasia using natural products. She is a founder of the Brazilian Academic Consortium of Integrative Health, contributing to evidence-informed public policy in homeopathy and medicinal plants.
Adalberto Kiochi Aguemi directs the integration of evidence-based TCIM into the São Paulo public health system. With a Master's in Evidence-Based Healthcare, his work connects acupuncture, health promotion, and primary care, demonstrating a scalable model for urban health programs.
Iracema Benevides, community psychologist (MSc Collective Health) and coordinator of RedePICS-Brasil, focuses on building participatory TCIM research and advocacy networks in Latin America. A consultant for Pan-Amazon PHC projects and co-author (BMJ Global Health 2023), she will speak at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Juliana Gatti-Rodrigues is a PhD candidate and founder of Instituto Árvores Vivas. She leverages over 15 years of experience in sustainability to integrate nature-based solutions into public health, urban planning, and education, advocating for climate resilience and community well-being.
Mirelys Puerta-Díaz, Senior Information Analyst at BIREME/PAHO/WHO, specializes in data mining and scientometrics. Her research applies computational techniques to analyze scientific production and social media data, strengthening evidence-based global public health.
Fernando Rivas, a member of the Scientific Committee, is a sociologist and researcher with a doctorate in Sciences from USP. His work integrates epidemiology and social sciences to investigate oncology, particularly breast cancer, and mental health through rigorous research methodologies.
Vital Ribeiro, MSc, is a key figure in integrating environmental sustainability into health systems. As President of the Healthy Hospitals Project and a professional at Sao Paulo's State Secretary of Health, he champions climate action and sustainable practices in healthcare.
Lissandra Fogaça, a researcher at UNIFESP and member of CABSin, specializes in Public Health and Complementary Therapies. She develops Evidence Maps for TCIM with support from PAHO/WHO, contributing to evidence-informed policies in healthcare and gerontology.
