Speakers

Professional headshot of Carolina Oi Lam Ung, Assistant Professor at the University of Macau and speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Carolina Oi Lam Ung
Deputy Director, Centre for Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences; Assistant Professor, ICMS
Carolina Oi Lam Ung is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences at the University of Macau. Her work focuses on developing evidence-based frameworks for T&CM, emphasizing quality, safety, and regulatory harmonization.
Professional headshot of Caroline Figueira Pereira, PhD, speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM and expert in mental health nursing.
Caroline Figueira Pereira
MSN, PhD, Associate Professor
Caroline Figueira Pereira, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo's School of Nursing. She leads the Center for Studies in Nursing in Addictions and Mental Health (NEPEASM) and works on mental health, anxiety, and substance abuse in primary care.
Professional headshot of Anne Gimalac, MSc MBA, Head of the Navi research institute for integrative health in Switzerland.
Anne Gimalac
MSc MBA, Head of Navi, the integrative health research institute of the André Henzelin center (cAH)
Anne Gimalac is the Head of Navi at the André Henzelin center in Switzerland. Holding an MSc in Biology of Aging and an MBA, she develops naturopathic research capacities in TCIM. Her work focuses on collaborative research, education, and fundraising.
Professional headshot of Angela Leal, a speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM. She has a composed expression and is dressed formally.
Angela Leal
Family Nurse, Sanitarian, and Public Manager, Master in Collective Health, Director at the Ministry of Health
Angela Leal is a family nurse, sanitarian, and public manager. She holds a Master's in Collective Health and is the current Director of the Department of Health Prevention and Promotion at the Ministry of Health, focusing on strengthening primary care in Brazil.
Headshot of Caio Portella, ND, PhD, President of CABSIN and Vice-President of the World Naturopathic Federation.
Caio Portella
Naturopathic Doctor, PhD in Gynecology and Obstetrics. President of CABSIN. President of World Naturopathic Federation
Caio Portella, ND, PhD, is President of CABSIN and President of the World Naturopathic Federation. Work on international initiatives, focusing on evidence-based TCIM integration and policy development.
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Sally Moorcroft
Integrative and Functional Medicine Doctor, Educator, and Clinical Director
Dr. Sally Moorcroft is a distinguished Integrative and Functional Medicine doctor with over two decades of clinical experience. Specializing in Herbal Medicine and Women’s Health, she directs a multi-award-winning clinic and is a core tutor at the National Centre of Integrative Medicine (NCIM), UK.
A professional headshot of speaker Marco Dehesa González, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and an expert in regulatory affairs.
Marco Dehesa González
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Expert in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Control
Marco Dehesa González, PhD, is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist with over 35 years of expertise in regulatory affairs and quality control for natural medicinal products. As Technical Director at Zonatrade S.A., he ensures compliance, safety, and efficacy for a range of health products.
Professional headshot of Shaija Kutty, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins, who is a speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Shaija Kutty
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director, GIFT Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Dr. Shaija Kutty is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. As a pediatric gastroenterologist, she specializes in gut-brain interaction disorders. She leads the GIFT CENTER, a multidisciplinary program integrating medical, nutritional, and psychosocial therapies.
Professional headshot of Luiz Demattê, a speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM, focused on sustainability and One Health in agribusiness.
Luiz Demattê
PhD in Applied Ecology; Corporate Technical and Sustainability Director at Korin Group
Luiz Demattê is the Corporate Technical and Sustainability Director at Korin Group. With a PhD in Applied Ecology, he pioneers sustainable agribusiness initiatives, focusing on ESG, One Health, and antibiotic-free production. His leadership bridges science with practice for global food security.
Professional headshot of Jeffery Dusek, Professor at UC Irvine and speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM, shown in a professional setting.
Jeffery Dusek
Professor and Director of Outcomes Research, Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, UC Irvine
Jeffery Dusek is a Professor at the University of California, Irvine, and the Director of Outcomes Research at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. He leads BraveNet, a major international practice-based research network dedicated to generating real-world evidence for integrative medicine.