Speakers

Peter Hudoba, MD, FRCS, is a distinguished neurosurgeon and neurologist currently serving as Director of Research at the Sha Research Foundation. He masterfully integrates his 30-year career in conventional medicine with pioneering research into mindfulness, meditation, and Tao Calligraphy.

Pedro Boff, PhD, is a leading agronomist and researcher at Brazil's Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Service of Santa Catarina State (EPAGRI). He pioneers research in Agroecology and Homeopathy for crops, developing sustainable agricultural models that enhance planetary health.

Ricardo Tabach is a Professor at Santo Amaro University with deep expertise in medicinal plants and phytopharmacovigilance. He is a key scientific collaborator at UNIFESP, a member of the CABSIN Natural Products Committee, and coordinates vital public health bulletins.

Dr. Shannon Elizabeth Fogh is a board-certified radiation and integrative oncologist at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. She specializes in evidence-based integrative approaches to enhance quality of life and outcomes for cancer patients, particularly those with brain tumors and pediatric cancers.

Natalia Sofia Aldana-Martinez is a medical doctor and public health specialist dedicated to integrating TCIM into health systems. As Editor-in-Chief of VHL TCIM Americas and co-founder of the TCIM Americas Network, she bridges research, policy, and practice to advance universal health coverage.

Marina Leal is the Executive Secretary of the Brazilian Academic Consortium of Integrative Health (CABSIN). In this pivotal role, she is a key member of the Organizing Committee for the 3rd WCTCIM, driving the operational and strategic success of this landmark event in Latin America.

Ka-Kit Hui is the Wallis Annenberg Chair and Founding Director of the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine. A recognized authority on Chinese and integrative medicine, he is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology with expertise in Geriatrics and advises the World Health Organization.

Maria Ester Azevedo Massola is a pivotal leader in Brazil's integrative health landscape. As Coordinator of Integrative Medicine at the prestigious Einstein Hospital, she leverages her Master's in Health Sciences to implement and manage evidence-based TCIM programs within a major hospital system.

Luiz Oliveira is a key figure in sustainable development, focusing on territorial regeneration and human-nature harmony. As a strategic planner, he applies Integrated Territory Management to large-scale initiatives with governments and corporations, consistently centering people in his work.

Larissa Bachir Polloni is a leading Brazilian expert in clinical Auriculotherapy. A Master's student in Gerontology at USP, she researches chronic pain management. As Coordinator of the Escola Nogier, she is certified by GLEM (France) to train health professionals in this WHO-recognized modality.