Americas Region

Daniel Mauricio de Oliveira Rodrigues, PhD, is a researcher and professor specializing in mental health epidemiology. His work, including a study on acupuncture for depression published in JAMA Network, provides strong evidence for TCIM's role in public health, aligning with the event's scientific focus.
Heather Boon, Professor and Vice-Provost at the University of Toronto, is a leading expert in the safety, efficacy, and regulation of integrative health. Her work informs global policy, including developing WHO guidelines for integrating traditional medicine into health systems.
Prof. Adi Haramati, an international advocate for mind-body practices and renowned physiology educator at Georgetown University, will be a speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM. Discover his significant contributions to integrative health and education, advancing resilience and well-being curricula.
Meet Ricardo Ghelman, PhD, President of the 3rd WCTCIM and CABSIN Vice President. Explore the profile of this leading TCIM expert and WHO advisor driving global integrative health initiatives. Discover his extensive experience, research, and contributions to the field.
A key president of the 3rd WCTCIM organizing committee, Mariana Cabral Schveitzer, PhD, represents the Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN). Her leadership is central to advancing TCIM integration into health systems and education policies in the Americas.
Milene Zanoni da Silva, PhD in Collective Health and WHO consultant, is a leader in Integrative Community Therapy. Her work focuses on integrating TCIM into public health for mental well-being. A member of the 3rd WCTCIM Scientific Committee, she advances evidence-based integrative practices.
Dr. Michelle Loy is an international leader in integrative medicine at Weill Cornell, focusing on pediatrics, nutrition, and lifestyle. Her work advances evidence-based practices in oncology, women's health, and medical education, shaping the future of comprehensive patient care.
Márcia Yamamura leads the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Service at São Paulo Hospital, UNIFESP. Her work integrates these practices into pediatrics and university healthcare, reflecting her influential role as a board member of ICMART and a key figure in Brazilian TCIM.
Meet Sunita Vohra, MD, a leading Professor of Pediatrics and founder of Canada’s CARE Program, speaking at the 3rd WCTCIM. Discover her pioneering research in integrative pediatrics, natural health products, and vaccine safety, backed by over 250 publications. Essential insights await.
A Full Professor at Unicamp and WHO consultant, Nelson Filice de Barros leads research on the sociology of integrative health. As President of the ISA's Sociology of Health Committee, he provides a global perspective on TCIM, contributing to evidence-based public health strategies.