Natália de Castro e Cunha is a public health specialist with a Master's in Epidemiology. Her work focuses on health equity for vulnerable populations, integrating complementary practices into health systems. She has conducted research at Fiocruz on environmental health in Amazonian Indigenous communities.
Michelle Nonato de Oliveira Melo, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, applies metabolomics to cancer research. Her work with natural products like Viscum album at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro offers an evidence-based approach to integrative health, a key topic at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Nelzair Vianna is a Public Health Researcher at Fiocruz, focusing on planetary health. Her work investigates the links between climate change, air pollution, and human health, contributing to intersectoral strategies for well-being. Discover her research at the 3rd WCTCIM.
José Ruguê is a leading figure in Ayurveda in Brazil. A specialist in Intensive Medicine and Master in Public Health, he integrates Vedic wisdom with modern science as a professor and researcher. Discover his work in education and ethnopharmacology at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Verônica Abdala, from PAHO/BIREME, specializes in health information management. A Master in Information Science, she leads projects on knowledge translation and evidence gap maps to strengthen access to scientific evidence for health systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Lucas Pacheco is a specialist in homeopathy with extensive experience in medical education and institutional leadership. He coordinates the postgraduate program at Plenitude Educação and contributes to CABSIN, shaping the future of integrative health training and practice in Brazil.
Physician Nilo Gardin integrates Internal Medicine and Hematology with Anthroposophic Medicine. With 27 years of experience in mistletoe therapy and numerous publications, he is a leading voice in integrative health. Explore his academic and clinical profile for the 3rd WCTCIM.
Shiu-Lin Tsai, a leader in pediatric integrative medicine, merges emergency care with therapies like acupuncture at Columbia University. As Chair of the AAP's Section on Integrative Medicine, she advances non-pharmacological solutions for child health and climate challenges.
Meet Dr. Iva Lloyd, CEO of the World Naturopathic Federation and speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM. Explore her insights on the ‘4 P’s of Professional Formation’ and the pivotal role of professions in advancing traditional medicine regulation globally. Discover her extensive experience.
João Paulo Souza, MD, PhD, is a distinguished Brazilian physician and global health leader. Director at BIREME/PAHO/WHO, he champions digital health innovation and access to scientific information, co-leading the WHO Traditional Medicine Digital Library. Explore his impactful contributions.
