Americas Region

Iveth Juliana Jerez Bustos, a general physician and Master's candidate, integrates ancestral wisdom with modern medicine. Her work focuses on holistic health and primary care with indigenous Nasa communities, exploring the dialogue between traditional and Western biomedicine.
Discover the work of Francine Julian Oliveira Campos, a technical advisor at Brazil's Ministry of Health. As a pharmacist specialized in integrative practices, she helps shape the National Policy for Integrative and Complementary Practices in the SUS, Brazil's public health system.
Caroline Krauser, MSc, is a psychiatric nurse and Mindfulness Instructor. Her work integrates mental health practices into public health systems, particularly at the Barretos Cancer Hospital. Discover her contributions to TCIM education and its role in well-being at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Caroline Figueira Pereira, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo's School of Nursing. She leads research in mental health and addictions, focusing on integrating complex interventions and technologies into primary care, contributing to evidence-based global public health.
Angela Leal, a public health manager and Director at Brazil's Ministry of Health, specializes in strengthening primary care. Her work focuses on integrating health promotion, chronic disease care, and intersectoral policies within Brazil's Unified Health System.
Meet Caio Portella, ND, PhD, President of CABSIN and WNF. A key figure in TCIM research and evidence mapping with PAHO/WHO, he brings extensive expertise to the 3rd WCTCIM Program Committee. Explore his contributions to integrative health policy and practice.
Explore the profile of Marco Dehesa González, a pharmacist with 35 years of experience in quality control and regulatory affairs for natural medicinal products. His expertise in pharmaceutical sciences is crucial for integrating traditional knowledge into modern health systems, ensuring safety and efficacy.
Shaija Kutty, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins, specializes in pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders. She leads the GIFT Center, integrating medical, nutritional, and psychosocial therapies to improve outcomes for children with complex gut-brain interaction disorders.
Luiz Demattê, PhD in Applied Ecology and Director at Korin Group, integrates ESG principles and One Health approaches into sustainable agribusiness. His work pioneers antibiotic-free production, connecting scientific innovation with planetary health for resilient food systems.
Jeffery Dusek, Professor at UC Irvine, directs BraveNet, a major practice-based research network for Integrative Medicine. With global partners, BraveNet conducts large-scale studies to build an evidence base for personalized whole health interventions, advancing the field through collaboration.