
Brenda Leung
PhD, Associate Professor of Public Health
Brenda Leung, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Lethbridge. As an epidemiologist and naturopathic doctor, her research focuses on nutrition, mental health, and evidence-based TCIM for families. She is a co-investigator on the MADDY ADHD micronutrients clinical trial.


Aviad Haramati
PhD, Professor of Integrative Physiology & Medicine
Adi Haramati, PhD, is a distinguished Professor of Integrative Physiology & Medicine at Georgetown University. As founding director of CENTILE, he is a global advocate for integrating mind-body practices into health professions education, backed by NIH-funded research on stress and resilience.


Ricardo Ghelman
PhD, Pediatrician, and Researcher in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM)
Ricardo Ghelman, PhD, is a key figure in integrative medicine in Brazil. As President of the 3rd WCTCIM and founder of CABSIN, he champions TCIM in pediatrics and oncology. With 44 publications, his work advances evidence-based integrative health policies and practices across the Americas.


Mariana Cabral Schveitzer
PhD, Professor at Federal University of São Paulo
Mariana Cabral Schveitzer, PhD, is a key leader in integrative health in the Americas. As Past President of CABSIN and a president of the 3rd WCTCIM organizing committee, she is instrumental in advancing evidence-based TCIM policies and fostering South-South collaboration in the field.




