Speakers

Stefan Willich is a distinguished Professor and Director at Charité-Berlin, pioneering research in epidemiology, health economics, and integrative medicine. A unique visionary, he is also the Founder and Music Director of the World Doctors Orchestra, bridging the worlds of medicine and the arts.

Dr Rachel Canaway is a naturopath and health social scientist enhancing medical pluralism for person-centred care. As a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, her consultancies for the World Health Organization on integrating traditional medicine into health systems give her a global policy perspective.

Sarah Monz, MD, is Co-CEO at Iscador AG and a physician specializing in anesthesiology and pain therapy. Her expertise extends to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine. As a certified Nature Resilience Trainer, she integrates diverse therapeutic approaches to advance patient well-being.

Vanessa Castello B. Pereira is a pioneer in Olfactory Therapy in Brazil. Her interdisciplinary work integrates naturology, neuroscience, and psychology, focusing on sensory enrichment through affective memories to enhance quality of life, aligning with the Biopsychosocial Model of Health.

Pâmela Perez is a mental health psychologist with the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Health Secretariat since 2008. She integrates Biodanza into public healthcare, holding a Master specialization in Biodanza and Mental Health, and contributes to the field as a documentary photographer.

Peter Hudoba, MD, FRCS, is a distinguished neurosurgeon and neurologist currently serving as Director of Research at the Sha Research Foundation. He masterfully integrates his 30-year career in conventional medicine with pioneering research into mindfulness, meditation, and Tao Calligraphy.

Pedro Boff, PhD, is a leading agronomist and researcher at Brazil's Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Service of Santa Catarina State (EPAGRI). He pioneers research in Agroecology and Homeopathy for crops, developing sustainable agricultural models that enhance planetary health.

Ricardo Tabach is a Professor at Santo Amaro University with deep expertise in medicinal plants and phytopharmacovigilance. He is a key scientific collaborator at UNIFESP, a member of the CABSIN Natural Products Committee, and coordinates vital public health bulletins.

Dr. Shannon Elizabeth Fogh is a board-certified radiation and integrative oncologist at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. She specializes in evidence-based integrative approaches to enhance quality of life and outcomes for cancer patients, particularly those with brain tumors and pediatric cancers.

Natalia Sofia Aldana-Martinez is a medical doctor and public health specialist dedicated to integrating TCIM into health systems. As Editor-in-Chief of VHL TCIM Americas and co-founder of the TCIM Americas Network, she bridges research, policy, and practice to advance universal health coverage.