Speakers

Dr. Sangyoung Ahn, a Technical Officer at the WHO, is a key figure in global TCIM policy. He shapes international standards through his work on the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, ICD-11, and the global TCIM survey, advancing evidence-based integration into health systems.

Prof. Dr. Stephan Baumgartner is a professor at the University of Witten-Herdecke and deputy director at the University of Bern’s Institute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. His work centers on building a rigorous evidence base for homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine.

Dr. Tabatha Parker is a global leader in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Health (TCIH). As CEO of LINQUE and a founding board member of the TCIH Coalition, she advances TCIH through education, policy, and advocacy. A licensed naturopathic doctor, she is also Editor in Chief of Advances in Mind-Body Medicine.

Santhosshi Narayanan is a Clinical Associate Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center, board-certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine. Author of over 45 publications, she co-founded the Onco-Hospitalist Fellowship and now focuses on integrative oncology, advancing culturally responsive care.

Melanie Brown, MD, MSE, is a physician leader at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, serving as Medical Director of Pediatric Palliative and Integrative Medicine. She pioneers evidence-informed, holistic practices in medical education and clinical care for children with serious illness.

Massimo Bonucci is a pioneering oncologist who introduced and developed integrative medicine for cancer care in Italy. As President of the ARTOI Foundation and Director of the Oncological Sciences Department at Humanitas Consortium University, he leads research and clinical practice in this field.

Madeleine Abena Tuson-Turner is a distinguished naturopathic doctor and international lecturer. She serves as Secretary of the World Naturopathic Federation and holds faculty positions at the National University of Natural Medicine (USA) and in Ghana, promoting equitable access to naturopathic medicine.

Marcelo Demarzo, MD, PhD, is a pioneering Associate Professor at UNIFESP and founder of Mente Aberta. Internationally recognized for his work in mindfulness and supported self-care, he was the first Brazilian MD certified as a mindfulness instructor and leads vital research on mental health.

João V. da Costa Batista, PhD, is a Brazilian pharmacist and researcher specializing in evidence-based, plant-derived pharmaceuticals. His work at the Society for Cancer Research and Weleda AG focuses on developing innovative therapies from mistletoe and larch for cancer and wound healing.

Dr. Habil. Henrik Szőke ass. prof. is acting head of Department Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Hungary. Is leader of the FeverFriend project and the Association of Integrative Medicine Hungary. As integrative pediatrician his main expertice covers education, research, program and guideline development for management of infections and fever.