Rachel Castilho, a full professor at UFMG, researches the phytochemistry of Brazilian plants. Her work involves standardizing extracts and developing herbal and homeopathic medicines, contributing to evidence-based traditional practices and global public health.
Adriana Wolffenbüttel, a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, is a leading Brazilian researcher in evidence-based aromatherapy. As Coordinator at CABSIn, her work on the clinical effectiveness of essential oils advances the scientific integration of TCIM into global public health.
Researcher at ARCCIM and director at CABSIN, Ana Paula Antunes Ferreira contributes to osteopathy through evidence-based practice and education. She is a faculty member at IBO, focusing on validating palpatory methods and strengthening the scientific basis of the profession.
Prof. Dr. Bettina Monika Ruppelt, a speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM, leads a pharmacognosy lab at UFF, focusing on Brazilian medicinal plants and advocating evidence-based phytotherapy in SUS. With over 70 papers, she is a key voice in integrative health. Learn more about her contributions.
Daniel Mauricio de Oliveira Rodrigues, PhD, is a researcher and professor specializing in mental health epidemiology. His work, including a study on acupuncture for depression published in JAMA Network, provides strong evidence for TCIM's role in public health, aligning with the event's scientific focus.
Meet Ricardo Ghelman, PhD, President of the 3rd WCTCIM and CABSIN Vice President. Explore the profile of this leading TCIM expert and WHO advisor driving global integrative health initiatives. Discover his extensive experience, research, and contributions to the field.
A key president of the 3rd WCTCIM organizing committee, Mariana Cabral Schveitzer, PhD, represents the Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN). Her leadership is central to advancing TCIM integration into health systems and education policies in the Americas.
Milene Zanoni da Silva, PhD in Collective Health and WHO consultant, is a leader in Integrative Community Therapy. Her work focuses on integrating TCIM into public health for mental well-being. A member of the 3rd WCTCIM Scientific Committee, she advances evidence-based integrative practices.
Márcia Yamamura leads the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Service at São Paulo Hospital, UNIFESP. Her work integrates these practices into pediatrics and university healthcare, reflecting her influential role as a board member of ICMART and a key figure in Brazilian TCIM.
A Full Professor at Unicamp and WHO consultant, Nelson Filice de Barros leads research on the sociology of integrative health. As President of the ISA's Sociology of Health Committee, he provides a global perspective on TCIM, contributing to evidence-based public health strategies.
