Speakers

Mar Begara Morillas is a distinguished pediatrician and integrative medicine physician, specializing in pediatric intensive care. As the Pediatric Coordinator for the Spanish Society of Integrative Health and Medicine (SESMI), she champions the integration of diverse therapeutic modalities in child health.

Nilene Gouvêa is a dedicated pediatrician and intensivist at Brazil's National Cancer Institute (INCA). She specializes in integrative pediatrics with an anthroposophic approach, focusing on humanized, family-centered care for children in oncology and intensive care settings.

Nirupa Jaya Raghunathan, MD, MS, serves as the Clinical Director of Integrative Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Board certified in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, she leads integrative programs for adults and children, guiding patients toward evidence-based therapies.

Paulo R. S. Rocha is a Master in Public Health and Deputy Coordinator of Brazil's National Policy for Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC) at the Ministry of Health. A physiotherapist specializing in TCM, he is a key figure in integrating and expanding these practices in the SUS.

Patrizia Ana Bricarello is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) and a leading researcher in veterinary integrative medicine. Her work focuses on One Health, agroecology, and the use of homeopathy and phytotherapy in organic livestock production systems.

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.