Martin Bogdanski
Research Associate and Medical Engineer
Martin Bogdanski is a Research Associate at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, focusing on biosignal analysis to objectively measure stress and the physiological effects of TCIM. His work provides crucial evidence for mind-body interventions, aiming to enhance mental health programs.
Lissandra Zanovelo Fogaça
MSc, Physiotherapist, Researcher in Public Health and TCIM
Lissandra Zanovelo Fogaça, MSc, is a physiotherapist and PhD researcher at UNIFESP. Specializing in TCIM and Gerontology, she develops Evidence Maps with PAHO/WHO and CABSin to support evidence-informed public health policies, bridging clinical practice with scientific validation.
Sarah B. Blakeslee
Senior Researcher and Head of Qualitative Research, PhD, MSc
Sarah Blakeslee, PhD, is a senior researcher and Head of Qualitative Research at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. She specializes in applying qualitative methods to explore patient experiences in integrative medicine, focusing on health promotion, prevention, and psycho-oncology.
Rachel Oliveira Castilho
PhD, Full Professor of Pharmaceutical Products
Rachel Oliveira Castilho is a Full Professor at UFMG's Faculty of Pharmacy, leading the Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Homeopathy. Her research focuses on the bioprospecting of Brazilian plants, standardizing extracts, and developing herbal medicines to validate traditional knowledge.
Dennis Anheyer
Researcher in Integrative Medicine and Clinical Research Methods
Dr. Dennis Anheyer is a German researcher with expertise in integrative medicine and clinical research. A research fellow at University Hospital Tübingen, he specializes in biostatistics and meta-analysis, with over 40 publications on topics like yoga, herbal medicine, and pediatric health.
Adriana Nunes Wolffenbüttel
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemist, and Certified Aromatherapist
Dr. Adriana Wolffenbüttel is a leading Brazilian researcher in evidence-based aromatherapy with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. As Coordinator at CABSIn, her work on the clinical effectiveness of essential oils is pivotal for integrating TCIM into public health systems globally.
Steven Schepanski
PhD, Psychologist specializing in psychoneuroimmunology and developmental science
Steven Schepanski is a clinical researcher focused on the interplay between mental health, immunology, and early development. His work explores neuroimmune pathways of risk and resilience, using advanced statistical modeling from RCTs and longitudinal studies to generate key clinical insights.
Rahele Tavakoly
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PhD) in Nutrition Sciences
Rahele Tavakoly, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University Hospital Tübingen, Germany. Her work focuses on the effects of dietary patterns on chronic diseases and mental health. With over 15 years of experience, she has co-authored numerous papers in leading international journals.
Ana Paula Antunes Ferreira
Director at CABSIN, ARCCIM Research Fellow, and Faculty Member at Instituto Brasileiro de Osteopatia.
Ana Paula Antunes Ferreira is a leading figure in Brazilian osteopathy. As Director at CABSIN and a Visiting Research Fellow at ARCCIM, she focuses on the scientific validation of osteopathic practices. Her work as a professor at IBO advances evidence-based education in the field.
Arman Zargaran
PhD, Associate Professor of Traditional Pharmacy & Head of History of Medicine
Arman Zargaran, PhD, is a leading Associate Professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. An expert in Traditional Pharmacy and medical history, he is ranked among the top 2% of most-cited scientists globally. His research focuses on scientifically validating traditional Persian medicine.
