Professor Mukdarut Bangpan leads research on evidence-informed policy at UCL. Her work focuses on global development, gender, and health, strengthening evidence use in policy across Asia and advising organizations like the WHO on effective knowledge application.
Dr. Gonza Ngoumou, a pediatrician and researcher at Charité Berlin, specializes in integrative nutrition. Her work focuses on plant-based diets and health equity for children, bridging clinical practice with research on sustainability and systemic health solutions for global well-being.
Martin Bogdanski, a researcher from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, applies biosignal analysis to quantify stress and the effects of TCIM. His work provides objective evidence for mindfulness-based interventions, contributing to mental health and well-being societies.
Alfred Laengler, a leading voice in integrative pediatrics, serves as Medical Director at Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke and holds a professorship at Witten/Herdecke University. His work centers on integrating complementary medicine into pediatric oncology to improve patient care.
Sarah Blakeslee, a senior researcher at Charité, leads qualitative research in traditional and integrative medicine. Her work explores health promotion and prevention, providing critical insights into patient experiences to strengthen the evidence base for TCIM in global public health.
Frederico Carvalho, EdTech Director at DotVantagem+ and a partner at FFUL, architects digital learning ecosystems. He connects TCM exporters with European regulatory pathways through specialized scientific education, merging digital innovation with Pharmacognosy to drive knowledge transformation.
A member of the Scientific Committee, Dennis Anheyer is a German researcher with extensive experience in integrative medicine. His work focuses on biostatistics, meta-analysis, and evidence-based practices in areas like herbal medicine, yoga, and pediatric health for global well-being.
Dr. Steven Schepanski is a clinical researcher at Charité, focusing on the connection between mental health, immunology, and early development. His work explores neuroimmune pathways of risk and resilience, using advanced statistical modeling to generate key clinical insights.
Isabel Sampedro, a Medical Doctor with a Master's in Acupuncture, serves as president of the Sociedad Española de Salud y Medicina Integrativa. She directs the ENERGIMED clinic and holds leadership roles advocating for the structured integration of TCIM within European health systems.
Rahele Tavakoly is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University Hospital Tübingen, focusing on dietary patterns and chronic diseases. With over 15 years of experience, her work bridges nutrition sciences and integrative medicine, contributing to global public health.
