Thiago Novaes
Senior Postdoc Researcher in Anthropology of Medicine and Lecturer at the Federal University of Ceara
Thiago Novaes is a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Medical Anthropology with a PhD in Social Anthropology. His work explores the intersection of technology, the human body, and healing practices. Author and editor of key texts, he coordinates projects at Lar e Integração do Ser (LIS).
Shuxuan Li
Graduate Student and TCM Researcher in Network Pharmacology
Shuxuan Li is a graduate researcher at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Her work uses network pharmacology and bioinformatics to analyze classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas, providing scientific evidence for their precision application based on syndrome differentiation.
Janet Siddiqui
Co-Director of Integrative Medicine & Medical Director at Johns Hopkins Medicine
Dr. Janet Siddiqui is a leader, administrator, and educator at Johns Hopkins Medicine. She serves as Office Medical Director and Co-Directs the Integrative Medicine curriculum at the School of Medicine, pioneering the integration of mind-body practices and Ayurveda into medical training.
Jonas Vasmer
TCM Specialist, Bachelor of Medicine (TCM), and Scientific Assistant
Jonas Vasmer is a TCM Specialist at The KEM in Essen, Germany, with over 15 years of experience integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine into clinical practice and research. A graduate of Tianjin University of TCM, he co-developed the RAVA ear acupuncture method.
Tanuja Nesari
Director, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar
Professor Tanuja Nesari is the Director of the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar. A leading figure in India's Ministry of Ayush, she serves on the WHO Task Force for the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine and advises national bodies on integrative health policy.
Stefan Willich
Professor and Director, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics
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.
Rachel Canaway
Dr Rachel Canaway, Research Fellow and Health Social Scientist
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, Anesthesiologist, Pain Therapist, and Specialist in TCM & Functional Medicine
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 Pereira
MSc in Psychology, Specialist in Neuroscience, Bachelor in Naturology
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
Psychologist, Biodanza Facilitator, and Photographer
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.
