Speakers

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Federal University of Ouro Preto, her research focuses on women's health during menopause, metabolic disorders, and integrative practices like yoga. She has experience in teaching and scientific consulting and is a postdoctoral fellow at UFOP.

Michelle J. Bombacie is the Program Manager for Integrative Therapies at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, focusing on personalized health for children with chronic diseases. She is a co-author of several book chapters on pediatric integrative oncology.

Dr. Kelsy Arbiza is a Physician in Family and Community Medicine with a PhD in Health Services Management. She is the Advisor on TCIM at Uruguay's Ministry of Public Health and a member of the TCIM Network of the Americas, focusing on integrating TCIM into health systems.

Kamilla Reis is a Naturologist and specialist in women's health. She serves as the Executive Director of the Brazilian Association of Naturology (ABRANA) and its representative at the National Health Council, where she contributes to public health policies.

Itana Scher holds a Master's degree in Professional Health Education from FIOCRUZ and a degree in Pharmacy. Her expertise covers Pharmacognosy, Ethnopharmacy, Ethnobotany, and Popular Health Education, focusing on traditional and popular knowledge systems in health.

Changhe Yu, MD, Ph.D., is an Associate Chief Physician at Dongzhimen Hospital. His research focuses on the clinical efficacy of Tuina therapy, particularly its comparison with conventional treatments for musculoskeletal disorders like knee osteoarthritis.

Dr. Maria Monagas is a Principal Scientist at the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). She leads the development of monographs for botanical ingredients, ensuring their quality and safety standards for inclusion in the USP-NF and the Dietary Supplements Compendium (DSC).

Maria Clara Fortes Bartoli is a physician with 34 years of clinical experience. She holds postgraduate specializations in Nephrology, Geriatrics, and Integrative Medicine, among others. Her recent work focuses on the study of happiness and Eastern philosophies.

Cidéli de Paula Coelho is a Veterinarian with a PhD in Sciences and expertise in Homeopathy. She serves as a professor at Santo Amaro University in the "One Health" graduate programs and is a founding partner of High Dilution Science (HD Science).