Speakers

Laura Alves Cota e Souza, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, researches integrative health practices for women's health. Her evidence-based work investigates yoga's effects on metabolic and cardiovascular risks during menopause. Discover her contributions to well-being at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Explore Michelle J. Bombacie's expertise in personalized integrative health for children with chronic diseases. As Program Manager at Columbia University, she leads programs in pediatric hematology and oncology, contributing significantly to evidence-based non-pharmacological therapies.
Kelsy Arbiza Kelsy Arbiza, MD, PhD, is a physician specializing in Family and Community Medicine with a doctorate in Health Services Management and expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She serves as the Advisor on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM)...
Kamilla Reis is a Naturologist specializing in women's health. As Executive Director of ABRANA, she actively advances Naturology by representing the field at Brazil's National Health Council to integrate it into public policy. Explore her work on health systems at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Itana Scher, a researcher from Fiocruz, holds a Master's in Professional Health Education. Her work integrates pharmacognosy, ethnopharmacy, and popular health education, bridging traditional botanical knowledge with contemporary health practices to promote well-being.
Dr. Changhe Yu, a leading physician from Dongzhimen Hospital, specializes in Tuina therapy for pain management. His work focuses on the scientific validation and standardization of TCM, with notable research in knee osteoarthritis and pediatric care. Explore his evidence-based approach.
Principal Scientist at USP, Maria Monagas develops and reviews monographs for botanical ingredients, ensuring their quality and safety in dietary supplements. With over 20 years of experience, her work is crucial for establishing evidence-based standards for global public health.
Maria Clara Fortes Bartoli brings 34 years of clinical experience to the 3rd WCTCIM. A physician with postgraduate degrees in Geriatrics, Infectology, and Integrative Medicine, she explores the intersection of conventional practice with Eastern philosophies and self-knowledge.
Discover Cidéli de Paula Coelho, a veterinarian and PhD specializing in homeopathy. As a professor at Unisa and founder of HD Science, she applies high-dilution science to veterinary medicine, promoting the principles of One Health and contributing to intersectoral health strategies.
Karen Berenice Denez, a pharmacist with a Master's in Pharmaceutical Assistance, represents the Federal Council of Pharmacy on Brazil's National Health Council. She contributes to integrating Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine into public health systems and policies.