Speakers

Fabiola Stollar, MD, PhD, PD, is a leading pediatrician and Privat-docent at the University of Geneva. At the Geneva University Hospitals, she is Co-head of both the General Pediatrics Inpatient Unit and the Multidisciplinary Center for Integrative Medicine, blending conventional and integrative care.

Jost Langhorst is a distinguished expert in internal and integrative medicine, serving as Director at Bamberg Hospital and Chair at the University of Duisburg-Essen. His work focuses on translational gastroenterology, co-authoring over 40 medical guidelines and securing over €10 million in research funding.

Judit Wesseling, MD, PhD, is a pediatrician and epidemiologist at Rijnstate Hospital, Netherlands. Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, she specializes in pediatric asthma and allergy. Dr. Wesseling is a key figure in integrating lifestyle and integrative approaches into standard pediatric care.

Felipe Marx is a leading Brazilian expert in the Neuroscience of Breathing for Mental Health. A researcher and educator, he created the first government-recognized Breathwork method in Brazil, impacting over 51,000 students with his evidence-based approach to nervous system regulation.

Fernanda Cabral Schveitzer is a Brazilian physician specializing in occupational medicine. A student of Acupuncture and volunteer with AIEC, she co-authored the book "Self-care: a dynamic approach to integral health," promoting health education and self-awareness on a global scale.

Erika Chiappini, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University. Her work focuses on integrating evidence-based, whole-person approaches for pediatric gut-brain disorders, using a global, cross-cultural lens to support children and families with diverse, innovative care strategies.

Daniela Dallegrave, PhD, is a Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). A specialist in public health and acupuncture, her work focuses on integrative nursing. She leads a landmark national survey on the educational and professional profile of integrative health nurses in Brazil.

Edna Marina de Souza, PhD, is a Medical Physicist at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. With 17 years in medical imaging, she now integrates this expertise with anthroposophic therapies, conducting research to bring innovative, evidence-based TCIM approaches to the public health system.

Daniela Lopes is a Homeopathic Veterinary Physician and researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Her pioneering work focuses on innovative cancer diagnostics, specifically optical biopsies using *Viscum album*. As a scientific consultant for Injectcenter, she bridges traditional homeopathy with advanced technology.

Cristine Andrade is a Public Health Researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) with extensive experience in immunobiological quality control and health promotion. Her current work at the Laboratory of Innovations, Therapies, Teaching and Bioproducts informs her focus on innovative health solutions.