Ana Araujo Rodrigues
MSc, MD, Professor & Researcher in Anthroposophic Medicine and Ayurveda
Ana Araujo Rodrigues is an MD and MSc with 40 years of expertise in women's health through Ayurveda and Anthroposophic Medicine. As Director of Clinica da Saúde BH and a researcher at UFMG, she advocates for a comprehensive, integrative approach to feminine self-care and inner strength.
Ashley Ross
Prof. Ashley Ross, DTech Hom, Head of the Department of Homoeopathy
Ashley Ross is the Head of the Department of Homoeopathy at the Durban University of Technology. An expert in homeopathic pathogenetic trials with 30 years of experience, he serves as Secretary for Research for the Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis and is a Trustee of the Homeopathy Research Institute.
Armando Caceres
Chemical Biologist, Naturopath (Phytotherapy), and University Professor
Armando Caceres is a distinguished Chemical Biologist from the University of San Carlos, Guatemala. His expertise in Immunology and Natural Products, honed across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, positions him as a leading authority in phytotherapy and integrative medicine in the region.
André Baniwa
Consultant in Indigenous Medicines and Master's candidate in Sustainability
André Baniwa is a distinguished Baniwa indigenous leader, author, and consultant for Brazil's Ministry of Health. His work focuses on integrating traditional indigenous knowledge with public health policies, advocating for the "Bem Viver" (Good Living) philosophy as a model for community well-being.
Carla Holandino
Full Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Carla Holandino is a Full Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), leading research on anticancer pharmaceutical formulations from natural products. As a founder of the Brazilian Academic Consortium of Integrative Health, she is a key advocate for evidence-informed public policy.
Adalberto Kiochi Aguemi
Director of Health Promotion and Integrative Health, MSc
Adalberto Kiochi Aguemi is the Director of Health Promotion and Integrative Health for São Paulo's Municipal Health Department. With a Master's degree in Evidence-Based Healthcare, he spearheads the implementation of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in the city.
Iracema Benevides
MD, Public Health Specialist, Master in Intl. Health Management, Economics and Politics.
Iracema Benevides is a medical doctor and public health specialist with expertise in general surgery, anthroposophic medicine, and homeopathy. As Vice-President of the IVAA and a board member of RedePICS Brazil, she is a leading voice in integrating TCIM into national health systems.
Juliana Gatti-Rodrigues
PhD Candidate in Applied Ecology (USP) & Founder of the Living Trees Institute
Juliana Gatti-Rodrigues is a sustainability expert connecting human and environmental health. As founder of Instituto Árvores Vivas, she leads nature-based projects in urban areas and advocates for public policies that foster climate resilience and well-being for communities, blending ecology with public policy.
Friedemann Schad
Head Physician of Oncology and Head of the Havelhöhe Research Institute
Prof. Dr. Friedemann Schad is a leading clinician-scientist and Head of Integrative Oncology at Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe. He spearheads pivotal clinical trials on anthroposophic medicine, focusing on cost-effectiveness and patient-centred outcomes to build a robust evidence base for cancer care.
Georg Seifert
Prof. Dr. med., Head of Integrative Oncology & Supportive Care, Charité
Prof. Dr. med. Georg Seifert is Head of Integrative Oncology & Supportive Care at Charité. As a founding board member of the European Society for Integrative Medicine (ESIM), he coordinates EU projects on pediatric TCIM and has authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles, driving evidence-based integration.
