Speakers

Roberto Campos Navarro, a physician and PhD in social anthropology, is a prominent voice in medical anthropology and intercultural health. A professor at UNAM since 1987, his work focuses on integrating diverse medical knowledge into health systems and medical education.
Vívian Angélica dos Santos Malva, Master in Environmental Health and Naturologist, shares expertise in Aromatherapy and Acupuncture at the 3rd WCTCIM. A researcher and professor, she explores connections between traditional practices, education, and planetary health, contributing to well-being societies.
Sergio Spalter, MD, PhD in Immunology, integrates pediatrics and psychotherapy at Hospital Albert Einstein. His multidisciplinary approach advances patient care through evidence-based practices. Discover his contributions to integrative health at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Explore the profile of Rosana Takako, a doctor specializing in Geriatrics and Acupuncture and an Ayurvedic therapist. With postgraduate training in Integrative Medicine, she integrates traditional knowledge with modern practice, focusing on aging, as a member of CABSIN and Brahma Vidyalaya Yoga School.
Rubens Tavares, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor at UFMG, leading research in complementary therapies. He integrates spirituality and practices like acupuncture into gynecology, obstetrics, and medical education, advancing evidence-based integrative health within Brazil's academic landscape.
Vânia Leite, a National Health Councilor representing users, applies her extensive experience from Pastoral da Criança to the 3rd WCTCIM. Her work centers on integrating public health policies across the life cycle, ensuring community and user perspectives shape national health strategies.
Ronaldo Mota, Chair in Artificial Intelligence at UFRJ, brings his expertise from the Brazilian Academy of Education to the 3rd WCTCIM. He explores how advanced studies can shape the future of evidence-based health practices and education on a global scale, contributing new perspectives.
Explore the profile of Paulo Maldonado, Vice President of LMHI for Brazil and a Professor of Homeopathy for over 50 years. Learn about his contributions to homeopathic medicine and his participation as a speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM, where he shares decades of expertise in TCIM education.
Denise Cusack, clinical herbalist and Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders, leads global disaster relief and humanitarian aid programs. Her work bridges traditional healing and modern science to build community resilience and foster integrative care for underserved populations worldwide.
Adriana Passos, PhD, is a Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a member of ANVISA's Homeopathy Committee. Her expertise in Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology connects medicinal plants and homeopathy with modern pharmaceutical standards and public health.