Caio Portella, ND, PhD
Naturopathic Doctor Caio Portella, ND, PhD, brings extensive expertise in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) to his role on the 3rd WCTCIM Program Committee. As a key figure in the field, he currently serves as President of the Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN) and Vice-President of the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF). Additionally, Dr. Portella directs the China-Brazil International Cooperation Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
His work primarily focuses on evidence synthesis and bridging research with policy, particularly through international collaborations with organizations like PAHO/WHO. Consequently, his leadership and research significantly contribute to the global advancement of integrative health.
Professional & Academic Appointments of Caio Portella
Dr. Portella holds several key leadership and academic positions. These diverse roles underscore his commitment to advancing integrative health globally and particularly within Brazil. His current appointments include:
- Vice-President: World Naturopathic Federation (WNF)
- President: Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN)
- Director: China-Brazil International Cooperation Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine (Established September 2019) – This initiative fosters international collaboration in TCM.
- PhD: Department of Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (USP).
- Lecturer: Graduate Program in Pain, Instituto Israelita Albert Einstein – Here, he shares his expertise on integrative approaches to pain management.
Education
Caio Portella built his extensive expertise upon a robust academic foundation. Therefore, his educational background provides the basis for his work in research and practice, including advanced degrees and specialized training:
- PhD, Gynecology and Obstetrics: Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil.
- MSc, Health, Life Cycles, and Society: School of Public Health, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil.
- BSc, Naturology (Naturopathy); Diploma, Phytotherapy: He earned his primary degree in Naturopathy (2008) alongside specific training in Phytotherapy (2006) from Anhembi Morumbi University, Brazil.
Research Coordination Led by Caio Portella
A significant part of Dr. Portella’s contribution involves leading impactful research initiatives. He focuses particularly on the crucial area of evidence synthesis for TCIM, translating complex data into usable formats for broader application.
He notably spearheaded the development of comprehensive clinical evidence maps on TCIM interventions. Importantly, this work was conducted through a vital collaboration involving BIREME/PAHO/WHO and CABSIN. Consequently, these evidence maps serve as valuable resources, effectively informing policymakers and healthcare practitioners about the applications and effectiveness of various integrative health interventions. This demonstrates a clear pathway from rigorous research coordination by Caio Portella to tangible improvements in policy and clinical practice. His efforts in this domain help ground TCIM applications in solid evidence.
ORCID Profile
Explore Caio Portella‘s comprehensive academic profile, including his full list of publications and research activities, on ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1317-1493