Speakers

A professional headshot of Márcia Yamamura, speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM. She is presented clearly against a neutral background.
Márcia Yamamura
Head of TCM & Acupuncture, UNIFESP; Board Member, ICMART
Dr. Márcia Yamamura is the Head of the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Service at the São Paulo Hospital of the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and serves as a Board Member for the International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART).
Profile photo of Dr. Sunita Vohra, MD MSc FRCPC, Professor of Pediatrics and speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM event.
Sunita Vohra
MD, MSc, FRCPC, Professor of Pediatrics
Dr. Sunita Vohra is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and the founder of Canada's pioneering CARE Program for integrative pediatrics. An influential researcher, she conducts pragmatic clinical trials on natural health products and vaccine safety communication.
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Thomas Ostermann
Professor for Research Methodology and Statistics, PhD, MSc
Thomas Ostermann is a Professor for Research Methodology and Statistics at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany. His work focuses on developing robust statistical methods for health services research and evaluating integrative interventions, particularly Creative Arts Therapies.
Headshot of Nelson Filice de Barros, a Full Professor at UNICAMP and speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM, looking at the camera.
Nelson Filice de Barros
Full Professor at the University of Campinas (Unicamp) and sociologist in collective health.
Nelson Filice de Barros is a Full Professor at Unicamp and a leading sociologist in collective health. He coordinates LAPACIS, is President of the ISA's Sociology of Health Committee, and a WHO consultant, focusing on TCIM research methodologies for global public health strategies.
Headshot of Dr. Nina Fuller-Shavel, integrative medicine physician and speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM congress.
Nina Fuller-Shavel
Integrative Medicine Physician, Scientist, Educator; CEO of NCIO & Director at Synthesis Clinic
Dr. Nina Fuller-Shavel is an award-winning, Oxbridge-trained integrative medicine physician, scientist, and educator. As CEO of the UK's National Centre for Integrative Oncology (NCIO) and Director of Synthesis Clinic, she pioneers evidence-based integrative cancer care and women's health.
Profile photo of Ossy Kasilo, PharmD MSc, an expert in African herbal medicines and speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Ossy Kasilo
PharmD, MSc, PhD, Regional Advisor for Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM)
Dr. Ossy Kasilo is a distinguished pharmacologist and the Regional Advisor for TCIM at the WHO's Regional Office for Africa. With over 30 years of service, she spearheads the development of regulatory frameworks and evidence-based protocols for African traditional medicines.
Professional headshot of Erik Baars, PhD, an expert in anthroposophic medicine research, speaking at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Erik Baars
PhD, MD, Professor of Anthroposophic Medicine and Senior Researcher
Erik Baars, PhD, MD, is a prominent epidemiologist and researcher specializing in integrative and anthroposophic medicine. He serves as Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Leiden, Senior Researcher at the Louis Bolk Institute, and coordinator of the Anthroposophic Medicine Research Council.
Aneta Lazarov
MD, Dermatologist and Integrative Medicine Specialist
Dr. Aneta Lazarov is a board-certified dermatologist and integrative medicine specialist with four decades of experience. As Director of the Clinic for Early Detection of Skin Cancer, she researches psycho-dermatology, exploring links between trauma and melanoma, and promotes integrative stress management.
Headshot of Jan Vagedes, PD Dr. med., a German pediatrician and researcher specializing in integrative pediatrics.
Jan Vagedes
PD Dr. med., Pediatrician, Researcher, and Medical Director
Dr. Jan Vagedes is a leading pediatrician and epidemiologist serving as Medical Director of the ARCIM Institute. His extensive research, supported by over 120 publications, focuses on integrative pediatrics, evidence-based lifestyle interventions, and the psychosocial impacts of health crises on families.
Profile photo of Prof. Jianping Liu, speaker and Scientific Committee member for the 3rd WCTCIM congress in Rio.
Jianping Liu
Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Director, Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine
Professor Jianping Liu is a leading authority in clinical epidemiology and Director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. A Chang Jiang Scholar and WHO advisor, he is dedicated to integrating traditional medicine with rigorous scientific validation.