Speakers

Sofia Wicker Velez is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. She specializes in pediatric nutrition, leading care at the GIFT Clinic for children with complex feeding needs, and integrating conventional and complementary therapies.

Isabel Yost is a Naturopath and the Founder and Director of the School of Naturopathy of Uruguay. An Academic Member of the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF), she focuses on developing academic programs and initiatives for the recognition and integration of TCIM.

Mariana Vitte Nardi is a Naturopath and Acupuncturist specializing in Women's Health, Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum. With 15 years of experience in integrative health, she serves as a technical coordinator and educator in the field of integrative therapies.

Physician with a master's in pediatric hematology. Sandra Regina Loggetto coordinates hematology at Sabará Children’s Hospital and manages the Hemoglobinopathies Outpatient Clinic at the São Paulo Blood Bank, focusing on hematologic diseases in children.

Remirez Diadelis is a Specialist in Regulatory Affairs and Senior Researcher at CECMED. She serves as the focal point for the WHO's International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (IRCH) network and is part of the membership committee of the IUPHAR.

Ming Yang is an Attending Physician focused on innovative acupuncture clinical trials for colorectal cancer survivors with LARS. As a Principal Investigator, his studies on electroacupuncture show improved bowel function and quality of life. He is a published author and speaker.

PhD student in Nursing at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a specialization in Cardiology. Her research focuses on applying evidence-based integrative nursing care, particularly aromatherapy.

Kieran Cooley, ND, is the Director of Research at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. His research focuses on evaluating multi-modal naturopathic interventions, evidence synthesis, and the use of natural health products for chronic disease management.

Biomedicine student focused on science and natural products for health and wellness. Seeks to apply his knowledge in research and laboratory practice to generate a positive impact through innovation.