Hayleigh K. Ast, ND, is a physician-scientist specializing in the pediatric gut-brain-immune axis. She leads international research on antimicrobial resistance for the World Health Organization and applies multi-omics analysis to integrative interventions for conditions like ADHD.
Explore the work of Jacey Goddard, an Osteopathic and Integrative Physician expert in Mind-Body Medicine. Her evidence-based methodology empowers self-healing through autonomic nervous system self-regulation, addressing chronic disease and mental illness on a global scale.
Thabata Rosa Negrete, a PhD candidate in Public Health at UNICAMP, researches women’s health and TCIM through Cultural Studies. Her work advances critical dialogues between scientific and traditional knowledge systems, emphasizing plural epistemologies for transformative care.
Yuqing (Madison) Zhang is a physician and clinical epidemiologist advancing evidence synthesis in integrative medicine. As an Associate Professor at UPenn and McMaster, she bridges research and global policy through collaborations with the WHO and leadership of the BMJ Acupuncture collection.
Inês Reis, PhD, researcher at Fiocruz, dedicates her work to integrating Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine into Brazil's public health system. Her focus is on professional training and evidence-based practices in Primary Health Care for a global health model.
Thiago Novaes, a Senior Postdoc Researcher in Anthropology of Medicine, explores the integration of health practices into social contexts. His work at the Federal University of Ceara and as Project Coordinator at LIS informs discussions on building well-being societies at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Discover Janet Siddiqui, a leader from Johns Hopkins Medicine. As Co-Director of the Integrative Medicine Course, she pioneers curriculum integrating holistic practices into medical training. She bridges conventional pediatrics with Ayurveda and mind-body medicine for future physicians.
Independent scholar Vanessa Castello B. Pereira is a specialist in Neuroscience and Naturology. She pioneered Olfactory Therapy in Brazil, integrating sensory enrichment and affective memories into healthcare based on the Biopsychosocial Model of Health, focusing on quality of life.
Psychologist and Biodanza facilitator Pâmela Perez integrates TCIM into Rio de Janeiro's public mental health services. Her work at the Nise da Silveira Institute applies Biodanza to promote well-being, connecting clinical practice with expressive and complementary therapies.
Peter Hudoba, MD, FRCS, neurosurgeon and researcher, presents a workshop on Tao Calligraphy. This experiential session covers the theory, clinical research, and practical techniques of this unique mindfulness practice for health recovery, integrating ancient wisdom with modern medicine.
