Wei Wu Associate Professor

• Email:wwu@njmu.edu.cn
• Department:Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health
• University:Nanjing Medical University
• Country:P.R. China

Biography:

Wei Wu -- Ph.D., Associate Professor Associate Department Chair Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University 101 Longmian Road, Nanjing 211166 P.R. China Guest Researcher (11/2017-11/2018) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, United States Major: Epidemiology Postdoc. (10/2012-09/2016) University: Nanjing Medical University Department: State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine Major: Reproductive and developmental toxicology Ph.D. (09/2007-07/2012) University: Nanjing Medical University Department:

Department of Toxicology Major: Toxicology B.S. (09/2002-07/2007) University: Nanjing Medical University Department: School of Public Health Major: Preventive Medicine WORK EXPERIENCE 2018-present Associate Department Chair, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University 2016-Present Associate Professor, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University 2012-2016 Lecturer, Department of Toxicology, Nanjing Medical University 2010-2012 Research Assistant, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University Honors and Awards 2019 Ministry of Education Fok Ying Tung Young Teachers' Award 2019 Publons 2019 Peer Review Awards: the top 1% of reviewers in Crossfield 2019 Publons 2019

Peer Review Awards: the top 1% of reviewers in Clinical Medicine 2019 Teaching achievement award of Nanjing Medical University 2018 Publons 2018 Peer Review Awards: the top 1% of reviewers in Clinical Medicine 2017 Excellent paper prize of the eighth national toxicology conference of Chinese Society of Toxicology 2017 Young excellent thesis report award of the third annual conference on alternative methods and translational toxicology (international) 2017 First prize in national micro class teaching competition 2013 Excellent paper prize of the sixth national toxicology conference of Chinese Society of Toxicology MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 2019-present Vice chairman of youth committee of Jiangsu Society of Toxicology 2019-present Member of basic toxicology committee of Jiangsu Society of Toxicology 2015-2019 Secretary-general of youth committee of Jiangsu Society of Toxicology 2014-2017 Secretary of Jiangsu Society of Toxicology 2014-present Society of Toxicology (SOT) 2014-present Jiangsu Society of Toxicology 2007-present Chinese Society of Toxicology

Research Interests:

Reproductive Medicine, developmental toxicology, Preventive Medicine, Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Alberto Falchetti Consultant Scientist

• Email:alberto.falchetti2@alice.it
• Department:Bone and Mineral Metabolism Diseases Unit
• University:I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Auxologico Italiano
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Alberto Falchetti, M.D, I have two medical specializations, one in endocrinology and the other in medical genetics. I had the opportunity to form myself, both as a researcher-clinician, and as a man at two prestigious US institutions: NIH at Bethesda, MD and Yale University at New Haven, CT. Acquisition of experience not only in technological fields but also into the ability to translate molecular research into clinical results applicable to the matter.

The time spent at the NIH (Bethesda, Maryland, USA) and then at Yale University (New Haven, Connecticut, USA) represented a key moment of technological growth and acquisitions experience in molecular genetics that have contributed much to the later development point of genetic diagnostic methods in the laboratory. This activity has certainly been a pioneer role, regarding the development of innovative new technologies at national Italian level.

At the same time, there was an opportunity to build a personality in the field of clinical endocrinology disorders of mineral metabolism, in particular in clinical and genetics of Paget's disease of bone and hereditary endocrine tumors. The years devoted to the specialty of Medical Genetics have been training for me to reach a full maturity in the management of patients with endocrine and metabolic bone disorders.Institutions EndOsMet, Villa Donatello, Private Hospital, Firenze, Italy until present Affiliations Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Unit for Bone Metabolism Diseases and Diabetes & Lab of Endocrine and Metabolic Research;2Dept. of Clinical Sciences & Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

Research Interests:

Genetics Molecular Genetics DNA Gel Electrophoresis DNA Sequencing Genetic Engineering Treatment Sequencing PCR DNA Genomics Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases bone metabolism cancer Genetics Endocrine Neoplasia Genetics Medical Genetics (excl. Cancer Genetics)metabolic bone diseasespagetparathyroid disorders

Wasim Hanif Professor

• Email:Hanif.Wasim@uhb.nhs.uk
• Department:Diabetes Endocrine & Metabolism
• University:University Hospital Birmingham
• Country:UK

Biography:

Prof. Wasim Hanif is a Professor of `, Consultant Physician, & Head of Service in diabetes at University Hospital Birmingham. He is a Hon. Professor of Medicine at the University of Warwick. He is the Board Member of Centre for Diabetes Endocrine & Metabolism, University of Birmingham & Clinical Advisory Group lead for research in Diabetes & Endocrinology at Institute of Translation Medicine, Birmingham.

He is a visiting Professor at Birmingham City University and Medical Director of Advanced Diabetes Course. He is an eminent authority on Diabetes, Obesity, and Ethnic health. He works with several national bodies and professional groups in the UK. He has been involved with major research projects in diabetes and has published widely. 

He was selected for the Kings Fund Leadership Programme in Diabetes. His research interest includes diabetic kidney disease, diabetes prevention, diabetes, and CV disease, and management of diabetes in Ramadan, obesity, ethnicity, and tackling health inequalities. He is a well known authority on real-world evidence working on big data with a dedicated bioinformatics team. He is involved as a chief and principal investigator in several international multi-center trials and was instrumental in setting up UKADS (the United Kingdom Asian Diabetes Study).

Prof. Hanif has been involved at a parliamentary level to advise the government on issues relating to Diabetes and ethnic health. He is the Chair of the Diabetes Working Group of the world-recognized South Asian Health Foundation (SAHF). Prof. Hanif is a member of the Parliamentary and Stakeholder Diabetes Think Tank advising the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diabetes.  

He is a member European policy forum on diabetes advising the EU. His involvement in NICE has been extensive, sitting on the advisory NICE Health Technology Appraisal Committee between 2009 and 2015. He is on the Expert Advisory Committee of Commission of Human Medicine, advising MHRA on new Medicinal agents.

He is on the Board of Governors as a Trustee of Diabetes UK. He is involved in several international projects, that include,  IDF WHO Global Policy Forum on Diabetes, Strategy for Commonwealth to guide ministers at UN summit, Chair International India advisory board for an ORNATE project of MRC, UK Foreign & commonwealth office Scientific trade delegation and committee to India.

Research Interests:

Diabetes & Endocrinology

Hassan Shora Senior Researcher

• Email:hassanabdelewahed@sci.psu.edu.eg
• Department:Cardiovascular Disease, Endocrinology Diabetes
• University:Port said University&Ismailia general Hospital
• Country:Egypt

Biography:

Hassan Shora currently works at the Head,Depatment of internal medicine&Diabetes, Ismailia general Hospital. Hassan is a senior researcher, Port-Said university, does research in Biochemistry, Internal Medicine (General Medicine) and Cardiology. Their current project is 'PhD thesis in biochemistry.Hassan is a senior research supervisor as a member of university committee for master and PhD theses in molecular biology&biochemistry'

Dr. Hassan Shora is a senior researcher at Port-Said university, member of supervising committee of PhD&MSc theses in molecular medicine cooperating with staff of department of biochemistry&molecular biology at faculty of science.He also is the Head of medicine & Director of diabetes center at Ismailia General Hospital and works as a senior lecturer, Egyptian Board of physicians to train medical residents in Ismailia,Egypt. Dr. Shora is awarded Physician Recognition Award of The American Medical Association in 2003 and 2007.

He published his first paper in 1984 while he was a second year undergraduate student and published several original research papers thereafter in international journals in role of adiponectin and glycemic control in delaying sub-clinical atherosclerotic changes in type 1 diabetics, markers of subclinical atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetics, visceral fat and liver size as determinants of subclinical athrosclerosis in type 1 diabetic adolescents, inflammatory bio-markers of cardio-metabolic risk in obese type 2 diabetics iron binding stores in correlation with cardio-metabolic risk in obese type 2 diabetics and NT ProPNB as a marker of micro-vascular complications in type 2 diabetes.

Dr.Shora is a member of Asian Council of Science Editors and Editor of SMjournal of general medicine, Current Trends in General Practice and is working as editorial board member and peer reviewer for many journals. Dr. Shora researches interest in molecular diabetic medicine for novel bio markers to detect early complications of diabetes. Interests: Adiponectin, adipose tissue, obesity, atherosclerosis, diabetic micro vascular complications, cardio metabolic risk, novel anti-inflammatory therapies MoAb, for CVD prevention.

Research Interests:

Adiponectin, adipose tissue, obesity, atherosclerosis, diabetic micro vascular complications, cardio metabolic risk, novel anti-inflammatory therapies MoAb, CVD prevention, Diabetes Molecular Medicine Internal Medicine Diarrhea Adolescents Fatty Liver Atherosclerosis Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Liver Content Management Systems, Internal medicine, molecular medicine, Diabetes, Cardiology, Nephrology .Adiponectin, adipose tissue, obesity, atherosclerosis, diabetic microvascular complications, cardiometabolic risk, novel anti-inflammatory therapies MoAb, CVD prevention systems and precision medicine type 2 diabetes.

Laiqha Khadri FOUNDER AND CEO

• Email:laiqha.khadri@immuneinspired.com
• Department:Biotechnology/Health Consulting in Diabetes & Cancer (COVID)
• University:Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Country:India

Biography:

LAIQHA KHADRI - MSc, Ph.D. Biotechnology FOUNDER, AND CEO - Bangalore, India Taking a keen interest in creating vibrant health for masses since her early medical career, has singularly focused on eradicating Cancer & diabetes from society for the last 10 years.

• Education and promotion of self-care practices are very important among people living with comorbidities of diabetes, cancer, and hypertension in the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
•  Meticulous self-care practices during the COVID-19 pandemic are the key for people living with comorbidities of diabetes, cancer, and hypertension so as to prevent or delay both short-term and long-term complications.
•  Primary care physicians being the first point-of-contact health care professionals play a crucial role in resource-limited settings for people living with comorbidities to optimum control of blood sugar and blood pressure amid the COVID-19 pandemic as they are the first to point of contact for most of the patients.
•  Primary care physicians can utilize teleconsultation or telehealth mode to monitor and advice the people living with diabetes, cancer and hypertension amid lockdown in ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
•  Teleconsultation is emerging as boon for both doctor and patients which provides proper social distancing and less virus exposure with overall good care.

Research Interests:

Biotechnology, Health Consulting in Diabetes & Cancer (COVID)

Hassan Shora Senior Researcher

• Email:hassanabdelewahed@sci.psu.edu.eg
• Department:Cardiovascular Disease, Endocrinology Diabetes
• University:Port said University&Ismailia general Hospital
• Country:Egypt

Biography:

Hassan Shora currently works at the Head,Depatment of internal medicine&Diabetes, Ismailia general Hospital. Hassan is a senior researcher, Port-Said university, does research in Biochemistry, Internal Medicine (General Medicine) and Cardiology. Their current project is 'PhD thesis in biochemistry.Hassan is a senior research supervisor as a member of university committee for master and PhD theses in molecular biology&biochemistry'

Dr. Hassan Shora is a senior researcher at Port-Said university, member of supervising committee of PhD&MSc theses in molecular medicine cooperating with staff of department of biochemistry&molecular biology at faculty of science.He also is the Head of medicine & Director of diabetes center at Ismailia General Hospital and works as a senior lecturer, Egyptian Board of physicians to train medical residents in Ismailia,Egypt. Dr. Shora is awarded Physician Recognition Award of The American Medical Association in 2003 and 2007.

He published his first paper in 1984 while he was a second year undergraduate student and published several original research papers thereafter in international journals in role of adiponectin and glycemic control in delaying sub-clinical atherosclerotic changes in type 1 diabetics, markers of subclinical atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetics, visceral fat and liver size as determinants of subclinical athrosclerosis in type 1 diabetic adolescents, inflammatory bio-markers of cardio-metabolic risk in obese type 2 diabetics iron binding stores in correlation with cardio-metabolic risk in obese type 2 diabetics and NT ProPNB as a marker of micro-vascular complications in type 2 diabetes.

Dr.Shora is a member of Asian Council of Science Editors and Editor of SMjournal of general medicine, Current Trends in General Practice and is working as editorial board member and peer reviewer for many journals. Dr. Shora researches interest in molecular diabetic medicine for novel bio markers to detect early complications of diabetes. Interests: Adiponectin, adipose tissue, obesity, atherosclerosis, diabetic micro vascular complications, cardio metabolic risk, novel anti-inflammatory therapies MoAb, for CVD prevention.

Research Interests:

Adiponectin, adipose tissue, obesity, atherosclerosis, diabetic micro vascular complications, cardio metabolic risk, novel anti-inflammatory therapies MoAb, CVD prevention, Diabetes Molecular Medicine Internal Medicine Diarrhea Adolescents Fatty Liver Atherosclerosis Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Liver Content Management Systems, Internal medicine, molecular medicine, Diabetes, Cardiology, Nephrology .Adiponectin, adipose tissue, obesity, atherosclerosis, diabetic microvascular complications, cardiometabolic risk, novel anti-inflammatory therapies MoAb, CVD prevention systems and precision medicine type 2 diabetes.

Laszlo Goth Professor

• Email:goth@med.unideb.hu
• Department:Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging, Medical and Health
• University:University of Debrecen
• Country:Hungary

Biography:

His research has included enzyme catalase.

Research Interests:

Research Interest: His research has included enzyme catalase.

Qiuqin Tang Attending doctor

• Email:franco.bianchi@agenziadbeasy.it
• Department:Department of Obstetrics
• University:The Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
• Country:China

Biography:

Qiuqin Tang is an attending doctor of Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital. Her research interests include genetic and epigenetic risk factors of reproductive and developmental health. She has authored 19 papers in international journals such as Molecular Human Reproduction, Scientific Reports, and European Journal of Endocrinology. She has collaborated in four books and 2 patents. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Woman's Reproductive Health, and editor of many other journals including Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics Forecast.

Research Interests:

Fetal growth restriction, macrosomia, pregnancy complications, placenta, male infertility, sperm, genetics, epigenetics, toxicology, epidemiology.

Wei Wu Associate Professor

• Email:wwu@njmu.edu.cn
• Department:Department of Toxicology, Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health
• University:Nanjing Medical University
• Country:China

Biography:

Dr. Wei Wu is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair at the Department of Toxicology at Nanjing Medical University, China, where he received his Ph.D. in Toxicology in 2012. He was a guest researcher at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) between 2017 and 2018. He has authored 67 peer-reviewed papers in international journals. He is a member of different national and international societies in the fields of human reproduction and toxicology, and has received awards from many national societies for the originality and quality of his projects. He serve as Associate Editor, Executive Editor and editor of many other reputable journals.

Research Interests:

Toxicology, Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health

Dr. Arpine Barsegian Doctor

• Email:arpine.barsegian@downstate.edu
• Department:Health Sciences Clinical Instructor Ophthalmology
• University:UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine
• Country:USA

Biography:

ArpineBarsegian MD, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine Medical School, Ophthalmology Resident Physician in SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Research Interests:

Ophthalmology

Juan Gambini Bachelor of Pharmacy

• Email:juan.gambini@uv.es
• Department:Physiology
• University: University of Valencia
• Country: Spain

Biography:

In 2003 I obtained a national predoctoral fellowship. I have made three stays in foreign research centers 2 in Dallas (USA), in the SMU University, and another one in Dusseldorf (Germany) in Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. In 2007 I got my Ph.D. from the University of Valencia with a Cum Laude qualification with mention of European doctorate and in 2009 I was awarded the Extraordinary Doctorate Award in the area of ??Medicine and I won a position

Research Interests:

Nutrition and longevity, PHYSIOLOGY

Tabinda Dugal Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician

• Email:Tabinda.dugal@nhs.net
• Department:Diabetes and Endocrine
• University:Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall UK
• Country:United Kingdom

Biography:

Tabinda Dugal, Consultant Endocrinologist, and Physician, Diabetes and Endocrine, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall UK, United Kingdom.

Interested in improving control in difficult to manage diabetes patients. Use of technology like Diasend to have conversations around patterns of blood sugar. T2 diabetes and the use of new agents in controlling diabetes as well as Obesity Complications of diabetes like foot disease and retinopathy. I work in conjunction with retinal screening and ophthalmology to use appropriate therapeutics at the right time Have been part of a multidisciplinary team for Tier 3 obesity management both pre and post-op. Women's health, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, hypothalamic ovarian dissociation, premature ovarian failure are all areas I work in partnership with gynae with regular clinics Pituitary disease, management of both functioning and nonfunctioning adenomas Adrenal nodules, and their work up with both conservative and surgical outcomes Pharmacology of new and established medications in endocrine and diabetes, promoting awareness of therapeutics in junior doctors and Medical students.

CONSULTANT EXPERIENCE

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT:

July 2010 to date

Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall UK

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:

March 2009 – March 2010

Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey UK

September 2008 – February 2009

Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk, UK

March 2008 – August 2008

Consultant Physician, Surrey and Sussex Hospital, Redhill, Surrey UK

2004-2008

Specialist Registrar Endocrine Diabetes &GIM London Deanery

2000-2003

Specialist Registrar GIM, Ireland

1998 – 2000

Locum Consultant, South-Western Health Board Ireland

1995-1998

Registrar GIM and Nephrology Ireland

St Johns Hospital Limerick

Beaumont Hospital Dublin

Daisy Hill Hospital Newry

1993 – 1995

Career Break

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT:

July 2010 to date

Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall UK

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:

March 2009 – March 2010

Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey UK

September 2008 – February 2009

Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk, UK

March 2008 – August 2008

Consultant Physician, Surrey and Sussex Hospital, Redhill, Surrey UK

2004-2008

Specialist Registrar Endocrine Diabetes &GIM London Deanery

2000-2003

Specialist Registrar GIM, Ireland

1998 – 2000

Locum Consultant, South-Western Health Board Ireland

1995-1998

Registrar GIM and Nephrology Ireland

St Johns Hospital Limerick

Beaumont Hospital Dublin

Daisy Hill Hospital Newry

1993 – 1995

Career Break

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training Endocrine, Diabetes and General Medicine, UK and Ireland

FRCP (Ireland)

MRCP (Ireland)

MB, BS (KEMU)

TRAINING:

UNITED KINGDOM

Specialist Registrar:

South West Thames Endocrinology, Diabetes, and General Medicine, London UK 2004-2008

Rotating through

East Surrey Hospital Surrey 2007-2008

St Georges Hospital London 2005-2007

Mayday Hospital Croydon London 2004-2005

St Richards Hospital Chischester West Sussex 2004

Deanery representative for SpR’s 2005-2008 South West Thames Deanery

IRELAND

Specialist Registrar:

General Medicine, RCPI Ireland 2000-2003 rotating through

St James Hospital Dublin

Limerick Regional Hospital

Mayo General Hospital

Registrar Transplant Medicine and Nephrology 1995 -1998

SHO – Various positions in Ireland 1990-1994

PAKISTAN

House officer:

House job in general medicine, endocrinology, and general medicine 1986-1988

Senior house officer in endocrine diabetes and general medicine 1989-1990

SKILLS: 

My training and clinical experience have enabled me to deal with many forms of Diabetes in all ethnic groups. I run the following Specialist clinics:

Transition Diabetes Clinics                                          Joint Renal Diabetes Clinic         Obesity clinic

Inpatient Diabetes                                                         Gynae/Endo Clinic                         Pump clinic

Retinal Diabetes Clinics                                               Transgender Clinic                         Transition Endocrine

                                                                                   Late effects clinic

DIABETES:

My special interests in diabetes are

Difficult to manage Type 1 diabetes, including the use of technology like Diasend and flash glucose monitoring as well as Dexcon CGM. I believe the future of Type1 diabetes is in emerging technologies. In Type 2, I deal with metabolic syndrome, diabesity, and the use of new agents in T2DM.

Iam well versed in the care of insulin pumps. I am also trained to deal with diabetes in pregnancy.

My transition clinics enable me to work with young patients, who are especially keen to use technology for the control of diabetes,

I have a large cohort of T2DM patients who we manage both in face-to-face and virtual clinics.

Iam was also interested in developing technologies like remote monitoring to help patients control their diabetes.

OBESITY:

T2DM is closely linked with Obesity. I deal with pre and post-op care of Obesity patients for the last 10 years as a consultant. The Obesity services are well developed in my current job with both medical and surgical pathways. I have helped edit one of the major Obesity books in 2015. I have developed a unique pathway flow sheet for patients

Research Interests:

Diabetes and Endocrine, Obesity, surgical outcomes Pharmacology

Teodora Daneva Associate Professor

• Email:danevadoki@abv.bg
• Department:Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction
• University:Bulgarian Academy of Scineces
• Country:Bulgaria

Biography:

Personal information: Name: Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Nationality: Teodora Daneva 04. XI. 1968 Troyan, Bulgaria Bulgarian Office address: Home address: Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction 73 Tzarigradsko house blvd. 1113 Sofia Bulgaria Mladost III bl. 375, enter. 3, ap. 48, fl. 9 1712 Sofia Bulgaria Education: 2004 1995 1987 Ph.D. in Biology Graduated in the University of Vienna, Austria MSc in Biology Graduated in the State University "St. Kliment Ohridski" in Sofia, Bulgaria High school Vassil Drumev, Shumen, Bulgaria Qualification: 2019-2021 2019-2021 2019-2021 October 2017 – 2018 2016-2019

February 2013 – currently October 2005 – 2010 September 2002 – July 2004 July 2002 November 2001 – June 2002 Mart 1998-2013 Project participant form Bulgarian side of joint research project Bulgaria – Egypt “ Investigation and production of extenders for storage of equine semen.”. Project coordinator from the Egyptian side Prof. Gamal Elsisy. Project participant form Bulgarian side of joint research project Bulgaria – Egypt “ Effect of ZnO nanostructures on the damage induced freezing-thawing process to buffalo spermatozoa”.

Project coordinator from Egyptian Dr. Heba Fawzy Mohamed Hozyen. Project participant form Bulgarian side of joint research project Bulgaria – Egypt “ Improving cattle and buffalo productivity subjected to climatic heat stress via monitoring heat shock proteins on the gene and peropheral levels.”. Project coordinator from Egyptian side Prof. Karima Fathy Mahrous. Teaching students of pharmacogenetics at the Faculty of Biology of Sofia University. Project coordinator form Bulgarian side of joint research project Bulgaria – Egypt “Effect of obesity on follicle growth and quality in horses”. Project coordinator from Egyptian side Prof. Amal Aboelmaaty. Associate

Professor of Human and Animal Physiology at the Department of Immunobiology of Reproduction, Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Principal Investigator of scientific project “Significance of calcium-binding protein Secretagogin for hormone secreting neuroendocrine cells” funded by Bulgarian Ministry of Education. The project was performed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Ludwig Wagner at the Department of Medicine III, University of Vienna Ph.D. Student at the University of Vienna. Biology.

Department of Medicine III, Research laboratory 7H, Endocrinology, University Hospital Vienna. The subject of research: The involvement of calcium-binding proteins DREAM/Calsenilin and Secretagogin in pancreatic beta-cell function Scientific visitor at the Department of Medicine III, Research laboratory 7H, Endocrinology, University of Vienna, supported by a research grant from the Hochschuljubilaumsstiftung der Stad Wien Research fellow at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Vienna, supported by a scholarship of the Austrian Agency for international cooperation in education and research. Field of Investigation: Nonenzymatic glycation and oxidation of lipoproteins and late complications of Diabetes Mellitus Research Assistant at the Department of Immunobiology of Reproduction, Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Studies on immunological infertility in women, autoimmune disorders of the ovary

Research Interests:

Biology and Immunology of Reproduction ELISA Immunohistochemistry Immunofluorescence Electrophoresis Southern blotting Northern blotting Western blotting Recombinant protein cloning, production and purification Polyclonal (rabbit, mice, chicken) antibody production Immunoprecipitation DNA and RNA isolation PCR and RT-PCR Cell cultures Cell transfection Knock down Pull down assay RIA Experience with animals: mice. rats, rabbits

Eduard Ruiz-Castañé Service Director

• Email:eruiz@fundacio-puigvert.es
• Department:Andrology Department
• University:Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona.
• Country:Spain

Biography:

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona. Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery, in Urology and specialist in Andrology. Master in Health Institution Management at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and professor of several Doctoral Courses of the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

He is currently the director of the Andrology Service of the Puigvert Foundation. Director of the CAU Office of Andrology - Infertility Area (American Confederation of Urology), President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Students and Collaborators of the Puigvert Foundation (CALCO). His main lines of work are male sexual dysfunctions, infertility, Peyronie's disease, andrological surgery, genital reconstruction and vasectomy.

Research Interests:

His main lines of work are male sexual dysfunctions, infertility, Peyronie's disease, andrological surgery, genital reconstruction and vasectomy.

Adrien BEN HAMOU Assistant Specialist

• Email:abenhamou@hpsj.fr
• Department:Thyroidology - Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound Endocrinology
• University:Paris Saint Joseph Hospital
• Country:France

Biography:

Doctor Adrien BEN HAMOU Assistant Specialist Thyroidology - Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases (Dr Olivier Dupuy) Paris Saint-Joseph Hospital Group (Paris 14th) ? Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound – FNAC (February 2020 – present): Medical Imaging Center Pierre Louÿs – Paris (Dr Anagnostopoulos). ? Professor: DiU Echography and Ultrasound technique (2020) (Paris V – University Center Saints Peres): Graves’ disease, EU-TIRADS, practical workshop.

? Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound – FNAC (March 2019 – present): Marie-Therese Center, Paris Saint Joseph Hospital (GHPSJ). ? Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound (January 2019 – present): La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Thyroid and Endocrine Tumor Unit –E3M Institute (Pr. L. LEENHARDT).

? Thyroid Ultrasound (Fellow) (2015 – present): Thyroid Unit – American Hospital of Paris (Dr. H. MONPEYSSEN). ? November 2018 – present: Specialist Assistant in Endocrinology and Diabetology Department, Paris Saint Joseph Hospital (Dr. O. DUPUY). ? 2017 – 2018: MASTER 2 Methodology and Statistic in Biomedical research (MSR), Paris-Saclay University (Paris-Sud), Validated (Professor B. FALISSARD). ? 2017: Doctor in Medicine – Mention ‘très honorable’. ? 2017: D.E.S Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic disease. ? 2016 – 2018: DiU Thyroidology Validated – Faculty of Medicine, Lille ? 2016 – 2017: DiU Echography and Ultrasound technique Validated – Faculty of Medicine, Lille. ? 2014: Validation 2nd Medical Cycle Study: Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic disease. ? 2011: MASTER 1 Sciences and Technology, Health. Immunology Research – UFR Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines – Paris Ouest. ? 2007: Bachelor degree Scientific option S.V.T, option History of Art, College Jean-Baptiste Say.

Research Interests:

Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound, Endocrinology and Diabetology, Metabolic disease

Hira Pervez Clinical Observer

• Email:hira.pervez@rockets.utoledo.edu
• Department:Internal Medicine • Cardiology
• University:Aultman Hospital, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
• Country:Pakistan

Biography:

Hira Pervez Corresponding Author Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK June 3rd - July 29th, 2019 Extern Heart and Vascular Institute, Michigan. March- April 2019 Clinical Observer, Department of Cardiology, Canton Medical Education Foundation, Aultman Hospital, Canton. April - June 2019 Clinical Observer, Department of Hematology/Oncology, Canton Medical Education Foundation, Aultman Hospital, Canton. Aug 2018- Sept 2018 Clinical Observer, Department of Interventional Cardiology, Texas Heart Institute, Baylor CHI St. Lukes. Nov 2016 Clinical Observer, Department of Bariatric Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York.

Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 Extern, General Internal Medicine, VXL Medical Care, New York. Nov 2016- Dec 2016 Extern, Cardiology, VXL Medical Care, New York. Nov 1st, 2011- Nov 30th, 2011 Clinical Observer, Department of Interventional and General Cardiology, Mount Sinai Heart, New York. Feb-March 2019 Attache Medical Officer, Department of Medicine, Jinnah Post-graduate Medical Center, Karachi. May-Aug 2018 Clinical Extern Department of Pediatrics, Genetics and Endocrinology, Aga Khan University Hospital. Karachi. 2017-2018 Trainee Resident, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Trauma, JPMC Karachi. 2016 Rotational resident Department of Paediatric Surgery PNS Shifa Hospital 2015 Rotational Resident, Department of Paediatric Surgery National Institute Of Child Health 2015 2014-2015 Rotational Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi Resident General Surgery, Department Of Surgery, Jinnah Post-graduate Medical Center. 2012-2013 Intern, Department of Surgery and Orthopedics, Jinnah Post-graduate Medical Center, Karachi. Intern, Department of Medicine (Medical ICU) and Psychiatry, Jinnah Post-graduate Medical Center, Karachi.

Research Interests:

Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Surgery and Orthopedics

ZHANG Xiaowei Associate professor, Mentor for master degree candidate

• Email:zhangxiaowei03840@pkuph.edu.cn
• Department:Department of Urology
• University:Peking University People’s Hospital
• Country:China

Biography:

ZHANG Xiaowei M.D.Department of Urology Peking University People’s Hospital No. 11, Xizhimen South Rd., Xicheng District, Beijing, China TITLE Deputy Chief Urologist in Urology/Andrology/Reproductive medicine center Associate professor Mentor for master degree candidate

TRAINING & EDUCATION 2019-Now 2019-Now 2018-Now 2014-2015 2012-2018 2009-2012 Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China Mentor for master degree candidate Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China Associate professor Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China Deputy Chief Urologist in Urology/Andrology/Reproductive medicine center Washington University in St. Louis and MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA. Visiting scholar in Urology.

Clinical and lab researcher Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China Attending urologist in Urology; Clinical and lab researcher Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China Residency in Urology; Clinical and lab researcher 2006-2009 Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China Residency in Surgery, concentration in Urology; Clinical and lab researcher Peking University, Beijing, China Doctoral degree in Medicine (2009 obtained) 2004-2006 Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China Medical Internship (rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology) 2001-2006 Peking University, Beijing, China Bachelor of Medicine (2006 obtained)

Research Interests:

Urology/Andrology/Reproductive medicine center, (rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and
Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Giovanni Dapri Professor

• Email:giovanni@dapri.net
• Department:Surgery & Anatomy
• University:Founder & Director International School Reduced Scar Laparoscopy
• Country:Belgium

Biography:

Giovanni Dapri is Professor of Anatomy at University of Mons (Belgium) and Professor of Surgery at University of Brussels (Belgium). He is Founder and Director of the International School Reduced Scar Laparoscopy. He is Course Chair of the different Laparoscopic Courses (Single Incision, Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Abdominal Wall Surgery).

In his academic career, he has edited 5 surgical books, published more than 140 scientific articles and more than 80 book chapters. During International and National Congresses, he has performed more than 100 laparoscopic procedures in front of the audience in foreign countries and presented more than 450 oral presentations. He invented in 2008 an instrument set to operate in Single Incision Laparoscopy, and in 2013 an instrument set to perform the TransAnal Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is member of the Editorial Board of 49 Scientific Journals; member of Executive Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), member of Scientific Committees of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and member of Scientific Committees of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS).

He is President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Belgian Chapter. He is Faculty Member of the Courses held at IRCAD (France, Taiwan, Brazil), at LapSurg Insitut (Sao Paulo, Brasil), at MISC-ASIA (Singapore) and at Cuschieri Skills Centre (Dundee, Scotland). He is Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS), Honorary Fellow Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (HonFPALES), Honorary Member Sociedade Portoguese de Cirurgia Minimamente Invasiva (HonSPCMIN), Honorary Member Bulgarian Society of Surgery (HonBSS), Honorary Member Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva (HonCBCD), Honorary Member Colégio Brasileiro Cirurgiões (HonCBC), Honorary Member Turkish Association for Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery (HonELCD), and regular member of other 10 Surgical Societies

• Professor of Anatomy at University of Mons (Belgium)
• Professor of Surgery at University of Brussels (Belgium)
• Founder and Director of the International School Reduced Scar Laparoscopy
• Course Chair of "Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery", "Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery", "Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery", "Laparoscopic Abdominal Wall Surgery"
• President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Belgian Chapter
   
• Personal realization of more than 4000 laparoscopic procedures (more than 1700 by single incision laparoscopy)
   

Research Interests:

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Laparoscopic Abdominal Wall Surgery, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (HonFPALES)

S. Manickam Assistant Professor

• Email:manickam.s@chettinadhealthcity.com
• Department:Department of Anatomy
• University:Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute
• Country:India

Biography:

S. Manickam Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India. Educational Qualification Ph.D. in Anatomy 2019 Chettinad Academy of Research and Education M.Sc. Anatomy 2005 University of Madras Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (B.A.M.S.) 2002 Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya Professional experience Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Tutor Tutor Lecturer Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai Saveetha Medical College, Chennai Saveetha Medical College, Chennai Kripananda Variyar Medical College, Salem Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai Feb 2010 – Till date Aug 2009 – Jan 2010 Jan 2008 – July 2009 July 2006 – Dec 2007 July 2005 – June 2006 Administrative experience Deputy controller of examinations – Chettinad Academy of Research and Education Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

Membership in committee Member of Institutional Animal Ethics Committee of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Jan 2020 – Till date) Research Interest Diabetes,

Awards & Recognition

1. Dr. Lalitha Kameswaran Best Research Paper Award at TABSCON-D on 9.3.2018
for the oral presentation titled 'Effect Of Naringin On Pancreatic Transcription Factor
PDX-1 In Diabetic Induced Rats'
2. Dr.M.M. Cooper Merit Award for obtaining First Rank in the M.Sc. Anatomy course
from the Association of Anatomist – Tamilnadu
Professional
membership
? Life Member, Anatomical Society of India
? Life Member, Association of Anatomist, Tamilnadu
? Life Member, Ayurvedic Graduates Association

Research Interests:

Diabetes, beta cell transcription factors, phytochemicals, histology

Athanasia Papazafiropoulou Consultant

• Email:pathan@ath.forthnet.gr
• Department:Internal Medicine & Diabetology
• University:General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio”
• Country:Greece

Biography:

Athanasia Papazafiropoulou is a Speaker in Lectures-Round Table Symposia. She is also Chairman of Greek congresses. She Participated in Multicentre Investigational Studies.

A. Premedical education : High School 1976-1982 Biology Department of University of Patras: 1993-1995 Medical School of University of Athens: 1995-2002 B. Postgraduate education and previous service 1) Intern assistant: June- August 2002, General Hospital of Patras Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Surgery Department. 2) Compulsory rural area service in Health Center of Erymantheia, Achaia. 3) Scientific assistant: October 2003 - February 2006, 1st Propaedeutical Internal Medicine Department , Medical School ,University of Athens- pursuing completion of specialty in Internal Medicine 4) Intern assistant: February 2006 – October 2010, General Hospital of Nikaia 3rd Department of Internal Medicine. 5) Lecturer in Medicine: October 2008 6) Internal Medicine Specialty: 2010 7)

Consultant: February 2011- June 2013, General Hospital of Nikaia 3rd Department of Internal Medicine. 8) Specialty in Diabetes: September 2012 9) Master of Science in Biostatistics: December 2012 10) Sub-investigator: July 2013-June 2014, General Hospital of Nikaia 3rd Department of Internal Medicine. 11) Consultant: June 2014- up to date, General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio”, 1st Department of Internal Medicine. • Piraeus Medical Association • Hellenic Diabetes Association • Hellenic Society for Infectious Diseases • Scientific Company Kalavritan Doctors "The MELAMPOUS" • Institute for the Study, Research and Education on Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases • Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society • Hellenic Society for Research and Education in Primary Health Care

Research Interests:

Vasculitis, Coronary Artery Diseases, Diabetes, Internal Medicine & Diabetology

Soraya Torres Gaze Jangola Public Health Researcher

• Email:soraya.gaze@fiocruz.br
• Department:Biological Sciences, Immunology
• University:Rene Rachou Research Center - Fiocruz
• Country:Brazil

Biography:

Soraya Gaze Public Health Researcher Rene Rachou Institute - Fiocruz MG 2002 - 2005 PhD in Biochemistry and Immunology(CAPES 7 Concept). Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Brazil. Title: Impotance of the immunoregulation of the host's immune response in the pathogenesis of infection by Leishmania braziliensis, Year obtained: 2005. Advisor: Kenneth John Gollob. Co-supervisor: Walderez Ornelas Dutra.

Scholarship holder: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, CAPES, Brazil. Keywords: leishmania; humans; activation of T lymphocytes; cutaneous clinical form; mucosal clinical form; response to the production of endogenous cytokines. Major Area: Biological Sciences Large Area: Biological Sciences / Area: Immunology / Subarea: imunoparasitologia. Activity sectors: People's Health Care. 2000 - 2002 Master in Biochemistry and Immunology(CAPES 7 Concept). Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Brazil.

Title: Influence of the fine interaction between TCR-MHC / peptide on the stimulatory response to the superantigen SEB, Year of Achievement: 2002. Advisor: Kenneth John Gollob. Co-supervisor: Walderez Ornelas Dutra. Scholarship holder: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, CAPES, Brazil. Keywords: superantigen; TCR; MHC-peptide; autologous response; allogeneic response. Major Area: Biological Sciences Major Area: Biological Sciences / Area: Immunology / Subarea: Cellular Immunology. Activity sectors: Other. He has a degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2000), a master's degree in Biochemistry and Immunology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2002) and a doctorate in Biochemistry and Immunology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2005). Since his PhD, he has worked at institutions abroad such as the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and James Cook Univeristy, both in Australia and at the University of California, Irvine in the USA.

He has experience in immunology and molecular biology; formulation, design and analysis of protein array; protein production. Its main areas of activity are parasitic diseases caused by helminths, inflammatory diseases, especially celiac disease, and analysis of vaccine candidates and / or immunomodulators. Currently, is part of the staff of Rene RAchou Institute - Fiocruz / MG in the position of Researcher in Public Health.

Research Interests:

Immunology and molecular biology, parasitic diseases caused by helminths, inflammatory diseases, especially celiac disease, and analysis of vaccine candidates and / or immunomodulators

Federico Gilberto Hawkins Carranza Emeritus Professor

• Email:federico.hawkins@salud.madrid.org
• Department:Head of the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Group
• University:Complutense University of Madrid
• Country:Spain

Biography:

G. Hawkins Carranza Professor of Medicine, Complutense University Head of the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Group Hoseo, Instituto i + 12, Hospital Univ. 12 de Octubre, Madrid Six six-year research periods and six recognized teaching five-year periods. 2. EVALUATION OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITY 2.1. Research activity (recognized six-year terms) 2.2.

Teaching Activity (components recognized for teaching merits) 3. UNIVERSITY AND SPECIALIZATION TRAINING - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery: University of Salamanca, 1969. - Bachelor's degree: Outstanding. - Doctoral Thesis: Mechanism of Action of Gastrointestinal Hormones on the Endocrine Pancreas. Director: Prof. Dr. D. Manuel Serrano Ríos. OUTSTANDING CUM LAUDE Autonomous University of Madrid, 1978. - Internal and Resident Physician: Fundación Jiménez Díaz, 01-01-1969 to 12-31-1972. - Specialty of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Ministry of Education and Sciences, 1973. - Bachelor of Psychology from the Pontifical University of Salamanca, 1969.

- Training Title for radioactive isotope facilities, Madrid 1991. - Title of recognition of quality in the Specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, issued by the European Board of Endocrinology of the European Union, in May 2001 3.1. Scholarships for research and foreign stays - Research Fellow, Endocrine Unit, Royal Postgraduate School of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, London. United Kingdom. 01/01/1977 to 12/30/1977. -

Visiting Professor, at the Organ Transplantation Unit (Pancreas) Minnessota Hospital and Minnessota University. Minnesota, United States of America, Short-stay fellowship abroad. Help FISS. 02/01/80 to 05/30/1980. Emerito Professor, at the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Department of Medicine. Faculty of Medicine from 04/04/2000 to 9/31/19. Knowledge area: Medicine. Medical Consultation, Head of the research group "Organ Transplantation and Mineral Metabolism and Nutrition" / Emerging groups area / "Research Institute of the 12th October University Hospital" in Madrid.

Research Interests:

Diabetes and Metabolism, Diabetes, Bone metabolism and disease, and Obesity.

Alberto Falchetti Consultant Scientist

• Email:alberto.falchetti2@alice.it
• Department:Bone and Mineral Metabolism Diseases Unit
• University:I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Auxologico Italiano
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Alberto Falchetti, M.D, I have two medical specializations, one in endocrinology and the other in medical genetics. I had the opportunity to form myself, both as a researcher-clinician, and as a man at two prestigious US institutions: NIH at Bethesda, MD and Yale University at New Haven, CT. Acquisition of experience not only in technological fields but also into the ability to translate molecular research into clinical results applicable to the matter.

The time spent at the NIH (Bethesda, Maryland, USA) and then at Yale University (New Haven, Connecticut, USA) represented a key moment of technological growth and acquisitions experience in molecular genetics that have contributed much to the later development point of genetic diagnostic methods in the laboratory. This activity has certainly been a pioneer role, regarding the development of innovative new technologies at national Italian level.

At the same time, there was an opportunity to build a personality in the field of clinical endocrinology disorders of mineral metabolism, in particular in clinical and genetics of Paget's disease of bone and hereditary endocrine tumors. The years devoted to the specialty of Medical Genetics have been training for me to reach a full maturity in the management of patients with endocrine and metabolic bone disorders.Institutions EndOsMet, Villa Donatello, Private Hospital, Firenze, Italy until present Affiliations Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Unit for Bone Metabolism Diseases and Diabetes & Lab of Endocrine and Metabolic Research;2Dept. of Clinical Sciences & Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

Research Interests:

Genetics Molecular Genetics DNA Gel Electrophoresis DNA Sequencing Genetic Engineering Treatment Sequencing PCR DNA Genomics Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases bone metabolismCancer GeneticsEndocrine NeoplasiaGeneticsMedical Genetics (excl. Cancer Genetics)metabolic bone diseasespagetparathyroid disorders

Eva Kassi Associate Professor

• Email:ekassi@med.uoa.gr
• Department:Molecular Endocrinology-Biochemistry
• University:National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• Country:Greece

Biography:

Dr. Eva Kassi graduated with distinction from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Medical School in 1991. She then completed her internal medicine training and residency in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, “G.Gennimatas” General Hospital of Athens, and she became a certified endocrinologist (2001). She was research fellow at the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at the University of Leiden, the Netherlands (2000). She received her PhD (2004) in Biochemistry.

In 2006 she became Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry; since 2011, she worked as Assistant Professor of Biochemisty/Molecular Endocrinology, in the Department of Biochemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. At 2013 she was appointed as Consultant Endocrinologist at the Unit of Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic diseases of 1st Department of Internal Medicine, at Laiko Hospital, University of Athens, Greece. From March 2020, she is working at the Unit of Endocrinology Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic diseases of the First Department of Propedeutic and Internal Medicine with clinical, research and teaching commitments.

She is the Since 2016, she is Associate Professor of Molecular Endocrinology and Biochemistry in the Department of Biochemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. She is the Representative of Laiko General Hospital of Athens who will participate as a member of the board of the European Reference Network on rare endocrine conditions (Endo-ERN) in the field of calcium and phosphate metabolism disorders and rare adrenal disorders. She is also co-ordinator of the Center of Excellence for the disorders of calcium and phosphate metabolism (Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece). She is member of the working group of Bone Section of the Hellenic issued issued guidance on optimal management of patients with parathyroid disorders in everyday clinical practice within the Greek health care setting.

She is co-ordinator of the Post-graduate course “Metabolic Bone Diseases” (Scientific Supervisor Prof. I.Dontas) and chief of the Laboratory of Molecular Endocrinology (Department of Biological Chemistry). She has 16 years of teaching experience in academic field : (Biological Chemistry I and II, undergraduate course; three postgraduate elective courses; seven Postgraduate courses in National and kapodistrian University of Athens “Metabolic Bone Diseases”, “Women’s Reproductive Health Research”, “Clinical Chemistry”, “Molecular and Applied Physiology” “Clinical Biochemistry - Molecular Diagnostics” , Hypertension and concomitant Cardiovascular and Kidney Diseases”, “Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity”.

Research Interests:

Molecular Endocrinology-Biochemistry, Internal medicine training and residency in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Akshay Avula Teaching Hospitalist

• Email:aavula@northwell.edu
• Department:Internal Medicine / General Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist
• University:Staten Island University Hospital
• Country:New York, USA

Biography:

Dr. Akshay Avula is an internist in Staten Island, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He has been in practice between 6-10 years.General internal medicine physicians, or internists, are primary-care doctors who perform physical exams and treat a wide spectrum of common illnesses in adult men and women. One of every four physicians in the U.S. is an internist, many of whom are certified in one of 19 subspecialties, including cardiology, infectious disease and medical oncology.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) from Government Medical College Anantapur, A.P. INDIA affiliated to N.T.R. University of Health Sciences. (Sept 2001 – Aug 2007) IM Residency Training: Abington Memorial Hospital, affiliated to Drexel University College of Medicine (June 2011 – July 2014) PCCM Fellowship Training: Staten Island University Hospital – Northwell Health, affiliated to Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra (June 2017 – present). To graduate June 2020. Licensure New York – Valid through June 2020 Pennsylvania – MD license – inactive since December 2016 ACLS and BLS – Valid until April 2021 ABIM – Board certified Active NY DEA Organization memberships Fellow of American College of Physicians Member of American thoracic society Member of American College of Chest Physicians.

Member of Society of critical care medicine Previous immigration profile H1B since June 2011 I140 priority date Oct 2012 First from residency at Abington Memorial Hospital Second from hospitalist job at Staten Island University Hospital – Northwell health Clinical Experience Institution: Staten Island University Hospital – Northwell Health Department: Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow Position: Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine. Dates: 7/2017 – present Currently in final year of Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship training. My specialty treats most lung related disease alongside of critically ill patients admitted to the critical care units in the hospital. We have been the driving force in managing most patient admitted with COVID-19 to the hospital for last 2 months. Training in specialty procedures is an integral part of the program. During the three years I have published multiple articles.

Research Interests:

Pulmonary Critical Care MedicinePulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Society of critical care medicine, Physicians, Chest Physicians

Dario IAFUSCO Associate Professor/Senior Researcher

• Email:dario.iafusco@unicampania.it
• Department:Department of Women, Children and General and Specialist Surgery
• University:University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Dario Iafusco was born in Naples on 8th October 1959 He is married with Giovanna Tortorella Esposito from 1990 and he has two lovely daughters: Fernanda born on 23 th April 1994 and Elena born on 19 th March 2002 He graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the Second University of Naples on 26th july 1984 and obtained - a post-graduate Specialization in Paediatrics on 27/5/1988 and - a post-graduate Specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases - Diabetology on 26th October 1999. In 1988 he was appointed “Medical Technician” with Medical Functions at the Second University of Naples and since 1st October 2001 he is Confirmed Researcher at the Department of Paediatrics of the Second University of Naples.

From 2000 to 2019 he was a Confirmed Researcher of Second University of Naples – Italy From Dec 2019 he was called as Associated Professor to University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” of Naples. - Italy He teaches Paediatric Diabetology at the Specialization of Paediatrics School and Paediatrics in the “Paediatric Nurse” Course and in “General Nourse” Course of the Second University of Naples. From 2007 to 2009 he was the National Coordinator of Italian Study Group of Paediatric Diabetology of Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED)

In 2009-2010 he was in the Faculty of the National School of Paediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology of the Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) In 2011-2012 he was the Coordinator of the National School of Paediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology of the Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) In 2013-2014 he was in the Faculty of the National School of Paediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology of Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) In 2015-2016 he is in the Faculty of the National School of Paediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology of Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED)

In 2015 he was in the Faculty of the International School of Paediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology of International Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) In 2013-2015 he was the Vice President of the Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) In 2015-2017 he is the General Secretary of the Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) From 2007 to 2020 Dario Iafusco was in the Working Group of Italian Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) for the Italian guidelines on “Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis”, “Treatment of Pediatric Diabetes by Insulin Pumps”, “Treatment of Hypoglycaemia in Pediatric Diabetes”.

Research Interests:

Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, Diabetology, Diabetes Nutrition Genetic Engineering Sample Preparation Insulin Resistance Glucose Metabolism Metabolism Metabolic Diseases Hypertension Lipid Metabolism

Giovanna Di Meo Medical Doctor

• Email:dimeojenny@virgilio.it and giovanna.dimeo@pec.omceobat.it
• Department:Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology (DIMO)
• University:University of Bari Aldo Moro
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Giovanna Di Meo Unit of Endocrine, Digestive, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University Medical School "A. Moro" of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy.MD at Ecclesiastical Body Regional General Hospital "Miulli" - General and Oncological Surgery 2, Director: Dr. Gaetano Logrieco. Acquaviva delle Fonti (BA) Research Group: Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari Aldo Moro. Lab head: Prof. Mario Testini. PhD Student at University of Catania, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences.

• Current concepts in parathyroid carcinoma: a single Centre experience. Ferraro V, Sgaramella LI, Di Meo G, Prete FP, Logoluso F, Minerva F, Noviello M, Renzulli G, Gurrado A, Testini M. BMC Endocr Disord. 2019 May 29;19(Suppl 1):46. doi: 10.1186/s12902-019-0368-1 • Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography Can Guide Intraoperative Localization During Parathyroid Surgery. Di Meo G, Karampinis I, Gerken A, Lammert A, Pellicani S, Nowak K. Scand J Surg. 2019 Sep 25:1457496919877581. doi: 10.1177/1457496919877581.

• Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Total Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism with Superior Mediastinal Ectopic Parathyroid. Vanella S, Crocco A, Selvaggiuolo M, Soglia S, Serini M, Carella M, Simone M, Chetta N, Di Meo G, Logrieco G. Ann Case Report 2019; 11(4) 12: 251. DOI: 10.29011/2574-

Research Interests:

Thyroid Head and Neck Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Pancreas, Pancreatic Surgery Parathyroid Diseases

Massimo Lucarini Researcher

• Email:massimo.lucarini@crea.gov.it
• Department:Council for Agricultural and Economics Research (CREA)
• University:Research Center for Food and Nutrition (CREA-AN)
• Country:Rome, Italy

Biography:

Massimo Lucarini, He got a master Degree in Industrial Chemistry "cum laude" of the University of Rome "La Sapienza", Italy (1992) and a PhD in Chemistry also of the University of Rome "La Sapienza". The research activity is mainly aimed at the evaluation of nutrient content, molecules with biological and anti-nutrient activity in foods and diets, studies of stability to technological treatments of food products using specific process markers. Particular interest is addressed to the evaluation of the nutritional quality of foods, the bioavailability of nutrients and bioactive components and their interaction with the food matrix (using in vitro models and cellular models), and to applications in the nutraceutical field; recent attention in the exploitation of waste from the agri-food industry, with a view to sustainable agri-food production.

In relation to the study of bioactive molecules, the experience gained in this field is wide ranging from carotenoids to phenolic substances, from caseinophosphopeptides (CPP) to the components of dietary fiber. An integral part of the research carried out is linked to institutional activity, including: Food Composition Tables, Guidelines for Healthy Nutrition, evaluation of fraud risk in the agri-food system. In relation to the production system, the effects of technological treatments on molecules of nutritional interest are also evaluated. He is also interested in using natural substances with strong antioxidant properties to improve the shelf-life of food products.

The research activity is also aimed at the development of new analytical methods, the exchange of scientific information and the acquisition of new skills both at national and international level, through training courses, participation in congresses and seminars. The dissemination activity is carried out through the production of scientific articles, interviews released in national journals and broadcasting systems, creation of web pages, participation in congresses, educational and informative activities. Publications: Author ID 7004303581 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Massimo_Lucarini https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7004303581

Research Interests:

Natural compounds; nutraceuticals; natural products; food science and nutrition; food composition databases; bioaccesibility; dietary intake

Nabil Abd ElFatah ElKafrawy Professor of internal medicine and diabetes

• Email:nabil.elkafrawi@med.menoufia.edu.eg
• Department:Diabetes and Endocrinology Unit
• University:Menoufia University
• Country:Egypt

Biography:

Prof. Dr Nabil Abd ElFatah ElKafrawy. Prof of internal medicine and diabetes. Faculty of medicine Menoufia University Date of birth: 19/10/1957. Sex: Male. Marital status: Married and has three children . Address home: 452 ELhorrea street roushdi Alexandria,Egypt. Office: Unit of Diabetes and Endocrinology Faculty of medicine Menoufia University (shebine elkom). *Present Position: Professor of internal medicine and diabetes.

Diabetes and Endocrinology Unit. Faculty of medicine Menoufia University. *Graduation: Place: Faculty of medicine university of Alexandria. Date: November 1980. Degree: MBCHB. Grade: Very good with honors. *Flexible internship: Duration: one year (March 1981-February 1982). Place: Hospital of Alexandria University. Health minster hospitals of Alexandria.

*Residency of internal medicine: Duration: 3 years (1982-1985). Place : Alexandria main university hospital faculty of Medicine University of Alexandria. *Lecturer of internal medicine and Diabetology (1993-1998) Faculty of medicine Menoufia University. *Fellow in diabetes and endocrinology department in Padova university hospital Italy October- November 1998. *Assistant professor of internal medicine and diabetology at March 2004 faculty of medicine Menoufia University.

*Professor of internal medicine and diabetology at March 2004 faculty of medicine Menoufia University. *Head of internal medicine department faculty of medicine Menofia University from August 2011 – end of July 2014. *Head of Diabetes and Endocrinology Unit. Faculty of medicine Menoufia University 2014 till 2017. Certification & Degrees Awarded 1. Bachelor of medicine & surgery- university of Alexandria very good with honors 1980. 2. Master of internal medicine –university of Alexandria very good 1984. 3. Doctorate degree in internal medicine-university of Alexandria 1993.

Research Interests:

- Insulin resistance and clamp studies. - Diabetes heart interrelationships. - Epidemiology of diabetes and diabetic complications in Egypt. - Diabetes and Liver, (chronic hepatitis C virus infection) - Continuous Glucose Monitoring Research . - Obesity as a major Risk Factor.

Shaghayegh Norouzi (Shada) Master of Biochemistry/PhD Candidate

• Email:shaghayeg.norouzi@utas.edu.au
• Department:Metabolic Disease Research Group School of Health Sciences
• University:University of Tasmania
• Country:Australia

Biography:

Shaghayegh Norouzi (Shada), Skills Immunological Assays Protein Biochemistry Diagnostic Assay Development qPCR ELISA Flow cytometry Western Blot Cell Culture Immunohistochemistry Primer Design MTT Assay Confocal Microscopy Transformation Restriction Digest Plasmid Extraction Gel Electrophoresis Biostatistics Analysis Lab Operation Management Academic Writing Education • 2015- 2019, Ph.D., Medical Science, Metabolic disease research group, Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania (UTAS), Australia.

Dissertation title: The role of zinc and the Zip7 transporter in disease processes associated with insulin resistance in skeletal muscle. • 2011- 2014, M.Sc., Biology-Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Kharazmi University, Iran. GPA: 18.65 out of 20. Assessed by VETASSESS as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework Master’s degree.

Thesis title: Apoptotic effects of celecoxib derivatives on human erythroleukemia and breast cancer cell lines. Thesis grade: 19.9 out of 20. • 2007- 2011, B.Sc., Biology, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University, Iran. GPA: 17.19 out of 20. Assessed by VETASSESS as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework bachelor’s degree. Research Experience 2017- 2019, Co-investigator, University of Tasmania and Launceston General Hospital. *Explored zinc to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in human insulin-resistant skeletal muscle.

The project funded by the Clifford Craig Foundation 2012- 2014, Research Assistant, Pasteur institute. *Examined apoptotic effects of COX-2 Inhibitors on breast adenocarcinoma cells. The project Funded by the Pasteur Institute 2011, Research Assistant, Shahid Chamran University. *Assessed changes in photosynthetic pigments, proline content, carbohydrates, and antimicrobial properties of the Aloe Vera plant affected by electromagnetic waves. 2 Teaching Experience 2016- 2018, Tutor, University of Tasmania

*Taught CXA261 Metabolic Biochemistry CXA262 Human Molecular Biology units. 2016- 2018, Supervision, University of Tasmania *Co-supervised undergrad and honors students with Dr Stephen Myers and Dr Kiran Ahuja on projects entitled “Interactions between capsaicin and casein on glucose metabolism in skeletal muscle” and “the effects of zinc on glucose metabolism in skeletal muscle” 2013-2014, Lab demonstrator, Pasteur Institute *Taught molecular biology laboratory units. *Involved in assisting workshops on protein analysis techniques. 

Research Interests:

Immunological Assays Protein Biochemistry Diagnostic Assay Development qPCR ELISA Flow cytometry Western Blot Cell Culture Immunohistochemistry Primer Design MTT Assay Confocal Microscopy Transformation Restriction Digest Plasmid Extraction Gel Electrophoresis Biostatistics Analysis Lab Operation Management Academic Writing

Hardik Dineshbhai Desai Medical Doctor/Corresponding author

• Email:desaih1@nychhc.org
• Department:Internal Medicine (Desired Field) Residency aspirant
• University:New York City Health Hospital Kings County Brooklyn NY USA/Gujarat Adani institute of medical sciences, K.S.K.V University
• Country:Gujarat, India

Biography:

Hardik Dineshbhai Desai, M.B.B.S Medical Doctor Former Visiting Medical Student at "Stanford University School of Medicine" , Palo Alto, USA Former Visiting Medical Observer at University of Arizona School of Medicine", Tucson, USA Former Travel Grant Recipient at " American Society of Nephrology"\ & (Research: Clinical and Basic science studies) Professional Experiences: (1) 11/2018-12/2018: Clerkship (Hands on clinical experience) Visiting medical student at “Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care”, Palo Alto, California “Nephrology Department” (2) 04/2017-05/2017:

Clinical Observership at “University of Arizona, Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona “Nephrology Department” (3) 02/2018-10-2018 & 03/2019-04/2019: Internship at “Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, BJMC” Presentation: (1) 2017 “Role of mechanical stress in diabetic Injury” (Pathophysiology) At Nephrology Department, BUMC, University of Arizona. (2) 2015 Molecular pathogenesis of cancer at KSKV University Advisor Dr. Athanikar (MD Pathology) Courses Attended: (1) KIDNEY WEEK 2016: 49th Annual Meeting Organizer: American Society of Nephrology Place: McCormick Conventional Center, Chicago, IL. (2) KIDNEY WEEK 2017: 50th Annual Meeting Organizer: American Society of Nephrology Place: New Orleans Conventional Center, New Orleans, LA (3) Annual International Congress 2017 Organizer: International Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorder Society Place: Vancouver, Canada. (

4) KIDNEY WEEK 2018: 51st Annual Meeting Organizer: American Society of Nephrology Place: San Diego, California National and International Awards/Grant: (1) November,2016: KIDNEY STARS AWARD RECEIPIENT, By American Society of Nephrology At Annual National Meeting. (2) November,2017: KIDNEY STARS AWARD RECEIPIENT, By American Society of Nephrology At Annual National Meeting (3) “Award of Excellence in Research work” By Mrs. Priti Gautam Adani, Wife of “Gautam Adani,Founder of ADANI group”. At Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, KSKV University

Research Interests:

Clinical Medicine Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Medicine Medical Education

Aneta Sima Associate Professor

• Email:aneta.sima@medf.ukim.edu.mk
• Department:Obstetrics and Gynecology
• University:University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Country:Republic of North Macedonia

Biography:

Aneta Sima, Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Republic of North Macedonia • EDUCATION - MUC”d-r. Pance Karagozov” Skopje-secondary school for medicine( from 1988-1992) -Medical faculty at University St.Cyril and Methodies-Skopje ( from 1992-1998) -Specialization of Obsterics and Gynecology –Skopje (from 2005-2009) -PhD degree-Clinical Science, Gynecology and Obstetrics (from 2015-2019) • EXPERIENCE 1. German Red Cross Hospital( for Albanian refugees from Kosovo)-1999-2000 2. PZU “ Manolevi” (private general and pediatrics practice office)-2000-2002 3.

University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology-Skopje (since 2002) -Obstetrics department(delivery,surgery, ultrasound,fetal screening,from 2009-2011) -Department of Urgent Gynecology( gynecologic procedures, ultrasound, intervent ultra- sound, gynecologic surgery, endoscopy, laproscopy , since 2011) -Department of Reproductive endocrinology( reproductive procedures-ultrasound, folikulometry , AIH, Hysterosalpigography, management od juvenile metrorrhagia), since 2016 4. Kathedra of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Medical faculty( University St.Cyr. Meth) -junior assistant professor( lectures,tests, practical examinations of students of medicine, stomatology,public health and family doctors on specialization, high school for nurses) - Associate professor ( 2020 ) •

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS - Medical Chamber of Macedonia( since 2000) - Macedonian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologist ( since 2002) - Macedonian Society for prevention of HPV infections (since 2009 ) - Macedonian Society of Human reproduction ( since 2011) - SAGRE- Serbian association of gynecology and reproductive endocrinology( since 2019) • SCIENCE ACTIVITIES Author of 2 original published articles Author of 18 publushed abstracts, coauthor of 31 abstracts

Research Interests:

Reproductive endocrinology, infertility menagement ( IVF procedures, AIH ), adolescent sexual health education Department of urgent gynecology, intervent ultrasonography, endoscopic procedures( hysteroscopy, laparoscopy) Previous department-obstetrics, delivery, obs. ultrasound, fetal screening, cesarean section

Miguel Caixinha Professor of Optometry and Vision Sciences

• Email:miguel.caixinha.duarte@ubi.pt
• Department:Department of Physics/Faculty of Sciences
• University:University of Beira Interior (UBI)
• Country:Portugal

Biography:

I’m Professor of Optometry and Vision Sciences from the Department of Physics of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Beira Interior, Portugal, since 2016. In 2000 I received a B.Sc. in Applied Physics and Optics, specialization in Optometry from the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. In 2006 I received a M.Sc. in Vision Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and in 2012 a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Biomedical Engineering from the same University. In 2017 I received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Coimbra.

I’ do research in the field of bioengineering, applied to vision sciences since 2003 in the University of Coimbra. I start my research work in the Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Life Sciences (IBILI) from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra, in the area of Quality of Vision. In 2009 I start working in ultrasounds applied also to vision sciences in the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra. In 2012 as Ph.D. student I submitted a project to the Foundation for Sciences and Technology (FCT) that was approved.

This project ended in 2015 with the final classification of Excellent and results in the development of a prototype of a medical device for automatic cataract detection, classification and hardness estimation (ESUS: Eye Scan Ultrasound System) that is under patent (PPP 109646). MC/05/2019 2 During this period I supervised 2 master theses related with the project and in 2016 I supervised a 3rd mater thesis also related with this research area. In 2017 I submitted as co-principal investigator (Co-Investigador Responsável) a new project to the FCT for the validation of the developed prototype in humans. The project was approved and will start in June 2018.

I’m currently a researcher in the Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes (CEMMPRE) research group from the University of Coimbra, and in the UBIMedical and Clinical and Experimental Centre for Visual Sciences from the University of Beira Interior. All my research in bioengineering has been performed in the University of Coimbra. I’m author of 11 scientific articles (one accepted for publication), being 1st author of 2 articles published in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering journal; 2 in Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology journal (Elsevier); and 1 review in Machine Learning Techniques applied to Vision Sciences published in Current Eye Research journal.

My Research Interest is in Biomedical Engineering in Vision Sciences; Ultrasounds in Medicine; Adaptive Optics; Refractive Surgery (Quality of Vision and LASER technology); Cataract and Ocular Surgery. My professional activity is developed in the area of Clinical Optometry, Pediatric Optometry, Refractive and Cataract Surgery. This clinical activity provides me the skills needed to translate basic research to clinical research since it allows me to be update on the state of the art in vision sciences and to know what are the scientific problems in this area.

Research Interests:

Type I Diabetes Mellitus, Optometry and Vision SciencesAnatomy and Ocular Physiology, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes

Hoda Ahmed Atwa Professor & Chairman of Pediatrics

• Email:atwahoda@med.suez,edu.eg
• Department:Faculty of Medicine/Pediatrics Endocrinology
• University:Suez Canal University, Ismailia
• Country:Egypt

Biography:

Hoda Atwa is a professor of Pediatrics and head of the endocrinology unit at the faculty of Medicine Suez Canal, Egypt. Hoda's research interests include diabetes, obesity, and child health. The prime focus of her work has been in type 1 diabetes and related metabolic and vascular complications. She is the Principal Investigator of STDF- a funded project about genetics and environmental factors in children with T1D. She is an editor and peer reviewer member in some medical journals. She has served on the National Diabetes Advisory Board and on the National Board of DKA management guidelines. She is the founder of Pediatrics and adolescent diabetes center of excellence. She leads a multidisciplinary team that cares for more than 1000 children and adolescents with diabetes.

Academic Degrees:

M.B. B.Ch. Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 1988.
M.Sc., Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 1994.
M.D. Pediatrics (Doctorate), Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2001.
Ongoing Medical education Diploma, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University.
Biostatistics and Research Methodology Diploma, Arab Institute for Continuing Professional Development, 2013-2014

NB: Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University (FOMSCU) is a community Oriented/Based, Problem-Based, Student-Centered School. It is one of the pioneers in Problem-Based Learning (PBL). http://www.unimaas.nl/default.asp?template=werkveld.htm&id=DJ6QR26XN5X4754H55O3&taal=nl
FOMSCU is a member of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research's (FAIMER)http://imed.ecfmg.org/details.asp?country=&school=Suez+Canal+University&currpage=1&cname=&city=®ion=&rname=&mcode=915080&psize=25

Research Interests:

SPSS Obesity Diabetes Complications Statistical Analysis Diabetes Diabetic Neuropathy

Erum Ghafoor International diabetes care specialist and advocate/Consultant Diabetes Educator

• Email:erumghafoor@bide.edu.pk
• Department:Diabetology & Endocrinology
• University:University of Liverpool
• Country:Pakistan

Biography:

Erum Ghafoor, International diabetes care specialist, and advocate/Consultant Diabetes Educator, an Experienced Faculty Member with a demonstrated history of working in the medical practice industry. Skilled in Insulin Pumps, Disease Management, Wellness Coaching, Hypertension, and Type 1 Diabetes. Strong education professional with a Diabetes Educator focused by the International Diabetes Federation. 

Academic Qualification:-

December 2019: Masters in International Public health, University of Liverpool, England.
October 2014: Graduate Certified Diabetes Educator course from Michener institute of
applied health Sciences, Toronto, Canada.
2014: IDF-Expert Trainer for one to one starter tool by Healthy interactions, Chicago. 2014: Certification in Research paper writing course from Medical writers Pakistan.
2013: IDF-Expert Trainer for advance Conversations Maps by IDF, Dubai.
2012: Certification in medical writing skills program (PNDS), Pakistan.
April 2011: Advance Diabetes Education course, IDF, and QDA at Doha, Qatar.
October 2010: Conversations Map Expert Trainer level-3, Barcelona, Spain.
May 2010: Conversations Map Expert Trainer level 1-2, Copenhagen, Denmark.
2009: Certification in Diabetes Education with 1st position, Baqai Medical University.
2007: Microsoft certified system Engineer from Tech computers.
2004: Networking Concepts from Tech computers.
2000: English language proficiency course from British culture center.
1998: Microsoft certified professional.
1997: Advanced Diploma in computer science.
1996-97: Graduation.
1992-03: High School Certificate (H.S.C).2
1990-91: Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C).

Professional Achievements:

June- Sep 2020: web based training series of Insulin pumps and CGMS system by Medtronic.
? April 2020: Global webinar on Ramadan and Diabetes by plate of International Diabetes Federation.
? March 2020: Seminar: role of Technologies in management of Diabetes at Tabba Kidney center karachi.
? June 04, 2019 - Present: Consultant Diabetes Educator and the Master trainer for Diabetes innovations in Pakistan.
? 22 Nov, 2018: Nominated as IDF Blue circle voice from Pakistan.
? August 2018: Master Trainer for new low cost insulin pumps in Pakistan by Medworks.
? August 2018: Author, National Guidelines for Insulin technique
? May 2018 - Present: Leading a registered group (Diabetes Champions) pan Pakistan for Diabetes educator and peer educator for people with diabetes
? 04 June 2018: Nominated as first Consultant Diabetes Educator of Pakistan.
? 06 Dec, 2017: Speaker and chair of a session at World Diabetes congress 2017
? 07 Dec, 2017: Chair a session on topic of Diabetes Innovation at World Diabetes congress 2017
? May 2016: Certified Trainer for Insulin pumps by Medtronic’s
? Dec- 2015 : Speaker at World diabetes congress, Meet the Expert session, Vancouver, Canada
? 9-11 Oct- 2015: Speaker at Pakistan International Biennial Conference on Ramadan and Health.
? May 2015 : Presenting abstract of foot care conversation map tool at Hague, Netherland.
? 2013- Present: Serving as Faculty member of International Diabetes Federation, young leaders in Diabetes program.
? 2008 – June 03, 2019: Senior Diabetes Educator at Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology, Centre of Education by International Diabetes Federation in Pakistan.
? 2009 -- Present: Expert Trainer and regional representative for Conversation Map tools by
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International Diabetes Federation.
? 2010 – Present: Lecturer &Coordinator, Diploma in Diabetes Education, BMU.
? 2010 – Present: Lecturer, Diploma in Diabetology, BMU.
? 2011 -- Present: Team lead, 24 hours help line diabetes education service, BIDE.
? 2010 -- Present: Educator &Coordinator, Obesity Clinic at BIDE and Fhemi Health Care Center.
? 2011 -- Present: Volunteer Diabetes Educator, Fhemi Health care Center.
? 2010 -- Present: Volunteer Diabetes Educator, Insulin my life project, BIDE & WDF.
? 2010 -- Present: Dealing 4 teleconferences with Expert Trainers each month, Healthy interaction.
? 2009 -- Present: CME’s, Seminars, Workshops, Awareness programs on diabetes Education.

Research Interests:

Glucose Metabolism Insulin Resistance Metabolism Metabolic Diseases Nutrition Abdominal Obesity Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Nutritional Medicine Hypertension Clinical Nutrition

Dharmendra Panchal Consultant Endocrinologist/Physician

• Email:panchaldrd@gmail.com
• Department:Diabetes and Endocrine
• University:Regional Faculty Advance Certificate in Diabetology RSSDI & Jaipur National University
• Country:India

Biography:

Dharmendra Panchal, Consultant Physician Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism, Endocrine Consultant Endocrinologist: GCRI, Ahmedabad Jt. Secretory - RSSDI Gujarat chapter Regional Faculty CCEBDM, PHFI, New Delhi. Regional Faculty Advance Certificate in Diabetology RSSDI & Jaipur National University.

EXPERIENCE

• ? The medical officer in the department of medical services from March 2008 to August 2008 in Apollo Hospitals International Ltd., Bhat, GIDC ESTATE, Gandhinagar.
• ? Senior Registrar in Internal Medicine department from May 2012 to December 2013 at Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals, Ahmedabad.
• ? Consultant Physician and Diabetologist from December 2013 to April 2016 at Shalby hospitals, SG highway unit, Ahmedabad. I am heading THE DIABESITY CLINIC as Diabetologist and Obesity Physician in the institute.
• ? Consultant Diabetologist and Metabolic Physician at Diacare: The Diabetes care and Hormone Clinic, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad.
• ? Consultant Diabetologist and Metabolic Physician at The Divine Healthcare: Diabetes Obesity & Metabolic Disorder Clinic, Sola, Ahmedabad.
• ? Visiting Consultant Endocrinology at Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad.
• ? Life member of RSSDI “Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India”.
• ? Member of EASD, “European Association for Study of Diabetes”.
• ? Member ISPAD “International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes”.
• ? Regional faculty for the course of CCEBDM “Certificate course in evidence-based diabetes management” by SAFES and IDF along with PHFI and Dr Mohan’s diabetes education institute.
• ? Regional faculty for “Advanced course in Diabetology” by RSSDI (Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India).
• ? Founder and Chairman of DrDiabeat, Comprehensive Diabetes care system.

ACHIEVEMENT

• ? I have experience of more than 3 years post-MD experience of all medical emergency and procedures like endotracheal intubation, central line insertion etc.
• ? I have done an “Advance Certificate Course for Partnering in Diabetes Care” (ACCPAC) in 2011.
• ? I have attended the training workshop on disaster preparedness & updates in emergency medicine in 2007 at Ahmedabad.
• ? I have done a “Certificate Course in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus” (CCGDM) with the Public Health Foundation of India.
• ? I have done a fellowship in advance echocardiography with Dr Navin Nanda.
• ? I have done Advanced Course on Diabetes Management conducted by ABIDE in December 2013.
• ? I have done "Advance Course in Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Cardiovascular disorder" (ACMDC) with Public Health Foundation of India, International Diabetes Federation, and World Heart Federation."
• ? I have done "Certificate Course in Evidence Based Diabetes Management" (CCEBDM) with Public Health Foundation of India and International Diabetes Federation.
• ? I am also doing the course of “Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education” (SCOPE) accredited by World Obesity Federation.
• ? I have done “Certificate course in Management of Thyroid Disorders” (CCMTD) with Public Health Foundation of India accredited by the South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies (SAFES) and endorsed by Asia and Oceania Thyroid Association (AOTA).
• ? I have attended The Steno advanced update symposium India held by steno diabetes center in March 2016.
• ? I have attended ESICON 2015 hosted by Endocrine Society India.
• ? I have attended Best of American Diabetes Association India 2016.
• ? Invitee as faculty in Diacon 2016 Ahmedabad, Hitcon 2017 ahmedabad, DIABETES INDIA 2017 New Delhi, RSSDI Gujarat chapter 2017 Baroda.
• ? Written chapter on Diabetes foot leg heart syndrome, clinical profile of type 1 Diabetes, LADA, Acute hyperglycemic complication in various textbook as RSSDI textbook of diabetes, Sadikot’s international textbook of diabetes.
• ? I have attended ADA 2017, EASD 2017, RSSDI 2017.
• ? Our abstract titled- Evaluation of Teneligliptin across the Indian Urban Setting- Initial Real World Experience (INITIATE) has been accepted for poster presentation at the AACE 25th Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress in Orlando, FL, May 2016.
• ? I have presented abstract on on Hydroxychloroquine: Beyond Antirheumatic Action, Emerging as Oral Hypoglycemic Agent at American Diabetes Association's 77th Scientific Sessions San Diego, California, June 2017.
• ? Invited as a faculty and speaker for the topic “Phenotyping in young diabetics in India” at 12th annual conference of Arabic Association for the study of Diabetes and Metabolism (AASD) Cairo, Egypt, 10 – 12 October 2017.
• ? Our abstract “BLUE INDEX: THE DIABETES HEALTH SCORE” is selected for presentation in ADA 2018.
• ? Invited to speak on topic Diabetes Gastric Autonomic Neuropathy: a common and neglected issue in diabetes patient during the Neurodiab Meeting, held in Rome on September 4-7, 2018.
• ? Our study on topic “Diabetes kills productive years of life” was published during ADA 2019.
• ? Presented the abstract, “Role of structural protocol based diabetes care program and blue index in diabetes management” at 55th EASD Annual Meeting held in Barcelona from 16 - 20 September 2019.
• ? Introduce the concept of Clinical journey of Diabetes Reversal.

Research Interests:

Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism

Dr Geeta Aurangabadkar Consultant Endocrinologist/ Clinical director of Excell Hospital

• Email:g.j.aurangabadkar@smd17.qmul.ac.uk
• Department:Endocrinology and Diabetes
• University:Queen Mary University of London
• Country:India

Biography:

Dr. Geeta Aurangabadkar MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP(UK) PGD Diabetes (LEICESTER, UK) MSc Endocrinology(QMUL, UK) • British Citizen • UK trained with 15 years of experience in NHS UK • CCT • Currently working as a Consultant Endocrinologist • Experience as Lead Business Partner in Lincoln, UK • Formerly Clinical Quality Lead clinician in Leicester, UK • Formerly Chief Clinician for Productive General Practice for locality team, UK • Up-to-date with Revalidation and annual UK Appraisals • Annual UK mandatory training including information governance.

CAREER AIMS:    

• To continue my professional and personal progression as a Consultant Endocrinologist serving patients with the highest standards of clinical care.
• To play a key role in improving the lifestyle of community and work towards building a mentally strong and physically healthier nation.
• To collaborate with various national and international organizations, establishing myself in many healthcare systems across the globe.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

• Royal College of Physicians: 122607

• Royal College of General Practitioners: 61733

• Faculty of Family Planning: DO21674

• General Medical Council: 6065889

• Medical Defence Union: 466909B

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS:

Distinction award in endocrinology theory exam by the Queen Medical University of London.

Distinction award in Diploma exam of Diabetes from Leicester University, UK.

Special recognition with a prize letter awarded by Prof Melanie Davies and Prof Kamlesh Khunti from Leicester university, on achieving the highest score in the module of “clinical presentation and management of diabetes”

The top student of the university in MBBS from Shivaji University, India.

• ‘Best Academic Career’ University award, 2002.

• Distinction in Medicine, Shivaji University, 2001.

• Gold medal in ‘Microbiology’, 2000.

• Gold medal in ‘Physiology’, 1998.

• Top student in A level from Walchand Institute Of Arts & Science, India 1997.

• ‘Maharashtra State board award’ in O level, March 1995.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AND RESPONSIBILITES:-

I work as a Consultant Endocrinologist in a well renowned corporate hospital, Care hospital in Hyderabad, India. I have been very proactive in bringing UK NHS protocols for diabetes management and have been actively involved in nursing training and academic activities.

I am also a director of my own private hospital at Excell Hospital in Hyderabad, India. We aim to deliver UK NHS primary care style services to local people. This involves general practitioner consultations, prevention programs, screening, vaccinations, health check-ups, and chronic disease management.

Research Interests:

Endocrinology and Diabetes

Jay Sharan Mishra Research Associate

• Email:jay.mishra@wisc.edu
• Department:Department of Comparative Biosciences
• University:University of Wisconsin
• Country:Madison

Biography:

Jay Sharan Mishra, Research Associate, Department of Comparative Biosciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

EDUCATION

2013 : Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi in affiliation with CSIRCentral Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India. Thesis title         “Identification and evaluation of novel osteogenic and anti-resorptive agents”.  

2005 : M.S. in Zoology, VBU Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, India.

2003 : B.S. in Zoology and Botany, VBU Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, India.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2013-2014:  Guest faculty for Biotechnology MS course, Isabella Thoburn Postgraduate College, Lucknow, India

Research Interests:

Bone Bone Biology Osteoporosis Fracture Cartilage Hypertension Fetal Growth Restriction Preeclampsia Blood Pressure Endothelial Function.

Sriram Seshadri Assistant Professor & Academic Coordinator

• Email:sriram.seshadri@nirmauni.ac.in
• Department:Institute of Science/Cancer Biology and Biochemical & Environmental Toxicology
• University:Nirma University
• Country:Gujarat

Biography:

Sriram Seshadri, Academic Coordinator, Institute of Science, Nirma University, Gujarat. My research area of interest includes understanding the role of gut microbiota in diabetes and liver inflammation. My group has successfully developed an animal model for diet-induced diabetes and has established that gut dysbiosis is one of the major causes of the induction and progression of insulin resistance resulting in type 2 diabetes and even obesity. Currently, we are working on the modulation of gut dysbiosis using two strategies. First being the targeted drug delivery using pH specific polymers and secondly targeting the FFAR and GPR receptors in the colon for the treatment of metabolic disorder and liver inflammation.

Academic Qualification:            M. Sc., Ph.D.

Ph. D in Science:                      (2000 – 2004), University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

Title:    Intravasal contraception with styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) and its non-invasive reversal in langur monkeys (Presbytis entellus entellus)

M. Sc. [Zoology/Comparative Endocrinology& Immunology] (1977-1999), 1st division,

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat

B.Sc. [Zoology-Major]: (1993 – 1997), South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat.

Experiences: 16 years in Teaching and 2 years experience in Research.

Research Interests:

Antimicrobials Cancer Research Food & Nutrition Antioxidant Activity Biochemistry Antibiotic Resistance Cell Biology PCR Microbial Molecular Biology Applied Microbiology

Rosa Lombardi Lecturer/Consultant Physician

• Email:rosa.lombardi@unimi.it
• Department:Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantantation Metabolic and Liver Diseases Research Center
• University:University of Milan- IRCCS Ca’ Granda Foundation Policlinico Hospital
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Rosa Lombardi, Lecturer/Consultant Physician, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantantation Metabolic and Liver Diseases Research Center, University of Milan- IRCCS Ca’ Granda Foundation Policlinico Hospital, Italy.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Scientific High school degree (100/100).
• Degree in Medicine and Surgery (110/110 cum laude) at University of the Study of Milan in March 2010

Thesis title: “STEATOSI EPATICA NON ALCOLICA E RISCHIO CARDIOVASCOLARE IN SOGGETTI CON SINDROME METABOLICA: STUDIO PILOTA SULLA VALUTAZIONE DEL GRASSO EPICARDICO COME NUOVO INDICE DI AUMENTATO GRASSO VISCERALE”. (Non-alcoholic fatty disease and cardiovascular risk in subjects with metabolic syndrome: pilot study on the evaluation of epicardial fat as new index of increased visceral adipose tissue”)

• Postgraduate in Internal Medicine at University of Milan (70/70 cum laude) in July 2016

 Thesis title: “IL DANNO EPATICO NEL PAZIENTE DIABETICO: DIAGNOSI NON INVASIVA DI STEATOSI E FIBROSI” (Liver damage in diabetes: non-invasive diagnosis of steatosis and fibrosis”)

• Clinical and Research Fellow (October 2014 to October 2015). University College of London (UCL) Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Royal Free Hospital, London (United Kingdom). Chief Prof. Massimo Pinzani, Tutor Dr. Emmoanouil Tsochatzis: where her activity was:
  • Clinical activity at the general hepatology clinic, NAFLD clinic and the Ward of hepatology. Weekly training sessions with histology, radiology and liver transplant seminars
  • Clinical and technical training in the use of transient elastography (FibroScan®)
  • Clinical research on non-invasive assessment of liver disease and liver fibrosis, especially in NAFLD patients and in HIV mono-infected patients and publication of several scientific papers.
  • Cohocrane metanalysis on drug interventions in NAFLD

• Post-Hoc Fellow at University of the Study of Milan (From 1st February 2017 onwards).

Clinical research activity at the Metabolic and Liver diseases outpatient Service, IRCCS Foundation Ca’Granda Policlinico of Milan, Milan. Chief Prof.S.Fargion.

WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Clinical and Research Fellow (July 2010 to June 2011) at Metabolic and Liver diseases outpatient Service, IRCCS Foundation Ca’Granda Policlinico of Milan, Milan. Chief Prof.S.Fargion.
• Clinical and Research Fellow (July 2016 to January 2017) at Metabolic and Liver diseases outpatient Service, IRCCS Foundation Ca’Granda Policlinico of Milan, Milan. Chief Prof.S.Fargion.
• Consultant physician (1st July to 31th December 2017) at the Emergency Department, IRCCS Foundation Ca’Granda Policlinico of Milan, Milan.
• Consultant physician (8th Janualry to 8th March 2018) at the Internal Medicine Unit (Immunology and Allergology department), IRCCS Foundation Ca’Granda Policlinico of Milan, Milan.
• Consultant physician at the Hepatology and Metabolic diseases outpatient Service (21th May 2018 to 28th February 2019) at IRCCS Foundation Ca’Granda Policlinico of Milan, Milan.   

Liver and metabolic disorders clinic and hepatology day care.  In particular, general hepatology clinic, viral hepatitis clinic and NAFLD clinic.

Nutritional therapy clinic (also with the use of body bioelectrical impedance test and Arm Band)

Diabetes clinic

Ultrasound and Doppler US and liver transient elastography (FibroScan ®) outpatient services

Study coordinator and sub-investigator in pharmacological clinical trials for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

• Clinical research fellow at University of the Study of Milan from 1st February 2017 to 31st January 2019

• Lecturer B at University of the Study of Milan (researcher RTD-B) from 1 june 2019 onward
• Consultant physician at Department of Internal Medicine and Metabolic Diseases at IRCCS Foundation Ca’Granda Policlinico of Milan, Milan from the 1st December 2019 onwards.

Research Interests:

Research focused on hepatology (mainly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-NAFLD and steatohepatitis-NASH), insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. In particular, interest in non-invasive assessment of liver disease and liver fibrosis, especially in NAFLD patients and diabetic patients.  Evaluation of NAFLD main complications (cardiovascular damage and hepatocellular carcinoma). Metabolic liver disease in HIV infected patients, 

Mariceli Comellas MHSA Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor

• Email:mcomella@fiu.edu
• Department:Health Services Administration
• University:Florida International University
• Country:North Miami, Florida, United States

Biography:

MariceliComellas, MHSA Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Services Administration Dpt., Florida International University, North Miami, Florida, United States.

EDUCATION:

Columbia University, Ed. D. in Health Education; NY, USA, 2014

The New School University, M.A. in Psychology; NY, USA, 2007

 University of Puerto Rico, B.A. in Psychology; Puerto Rico, 2002

FACULTY / PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

Florida International University, Miami, FL Health Services Administration Department Graduate Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor

Monroe College, New York, NY Office of Institutional Planning, Effectiveness & Budget / Allied Health Dpt.   2018-Present

Research Interests:

Health Education, Psychology, Public Health.

Ayman Abdel-Aziz Swelum Associate Professor

• Email:aswelum@ksu.edu.sa
• Department:Department of Animal Production/Department of Theriogenology
• University:College of Food and Agriculture Sciences/Zagazig University
• Country:Egypt ,Saudi Arabia

Biography:

Ayman Abdel-Aziz Swelum, Department of Animal Production/Department of Theriogenology, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences/Zagazig University, Egypt ,Saudi Arabia.

 Employment:

Research Interests:

Obstetrics, Reproduction and Artificial Insemination.

Alfonso Alexander Aguilera Professor/Doctor of Science

• Email:aalexander@uv.mx
• Department:Clinical Chemistry
• University:Veracruzana University
• Country:Mexico

Biography:

Alfonso Alexander Aguilera, Professor/Doctor of Science, Clinical Chemistry, Veracruzana University, Mexico.

Academic training:

• Degree in Clinical Chemistry, Universidad Veracruzana, México
• Master's Degree in Biotechnology, Unit of Research and Development in Food (UNIDA) of the Technological Institute of Veracruz, Mexico.

• Doctor of Science in Food. Doctoral Residency Laboratory of Molecular Genetics of Ramón y Cajal Hospital. Madrid Spain.
• Teaching experience:
• Full-time Professor, Faculty of Bioanalysis, Veracruzana University. Veracruz; MEXICO. Years in teaching: 29 years.
• Professor of Subject, School of Medicine, Universidad Cristóbal Colón. Years of teaching: 10 years.
• Principal of the Biomedical Research Laboratory of the Center for Health Studies and Services, Universidad Veracruzana, for 7 years.
• Coordination of the Research Center and Laboratories of the School of Medicine of the Cristóbal Colón University, for 5 years
• Principal of the Faculty of Bioanalysis of the Universidad Veracruzana from the year 2013 to the date

Research Interests:

Nutrigenomics by food in rat models with Metabolic Syndrome and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver.

Burak Kaptaner Assoc. Prof. Dr.

• Email:bkaptaner@yyu.edu.tr
• Department:Department of Biology
• University:Van Yüzüncü Y?l University
• Country:TURKEY

Biography:

Burak Kaptaner , Assoc. Prof. Dr. , Department of Biology, Van Yüzüncü Y?l University, TURKEY.

Research Interests:

Evariste BOUENIZABILA Physician and Senior researcher

• Email:boueniz.eva@wanadoo.fr
• Department:Endocrinology
• University:University Hospital, Brazzaville
• Country:Brazzaville, Kenya

Biography:

Graduate of medicine’s Faculty of Brazzaville in 1985, and specialize in dialectology since 1993. Past WHO AFRO adviser in 2005. Past chair of IDF African Region (2013-2015). Currently in teaching hospital of Brazzaville, in Medical department University Brazzavile.

He is a Physician and currently a senior researcher and lecturer in the Department of Endocrinology, He is also focal point of RAFT/UNFM in Brazzaville CONGO, director of Institut “Maison bleue du diabète Congo”

Research Interests:

Endocrinology

Bogdan Socea Lecturer (Associate Professor)

• Email:bogdan.socea@umfcd.ro
• Department:Department of General Surgery
• University:University of Pharmacy and Medicine Bucharest
• Country:Bucharest, Romania

Biography:

Bogdan Socea, Lecturer (Associate Professor), Department of General Surgery, University of Pharmacy and Medicine Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

1990-1994 Graduate from Mathematics-Physics section of "Andrei ?aguna" High School, Bra?ov 1994-2000 Faculty of General Medicine “Carol Davila” University of Pharmacy and Medicine Bucharest Base of Science Degree in September 2000 (graduating dissertation: "Results of Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy and Surgical Therapy in the Treatment of Bronhopulmonary Neoplasia") 2007 PhD (“Advances and Limits in Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Polyposis”) 2010-2012 Postdoctoral research: Epiploic experimental revascularization of lower limb, “Carol Davila” University of Pharmacy and Medicine Bucharest, POSDRU/89/1.5/S/64109

Research Interests:

Specialist in general surgery, General Medicine

Amr Salah Morsy Assistant Professor

• Email:a.morsy@mucsat.sci.eg
• Department:Livestock Research Department
• University:Universities and Research Center District, New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria
• Country:Egypt

Biography:

Dr. Amr Salah Morsy Assistant Professor Livestock Research Department , Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute , City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, (SRTA-City) Universities and Research Center District, New Borg El-Arab,Alexandria,Egypt.

• From 2003-2011 Animal Production Engineer at Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt.
• From 2012-2013 Assistant Researcher, Animal Production Research Station at Borg El- Arab, Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt.
• From 11-11-2013 till 14-1-2018 Doctor Researcher at Livestock Research Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI) , City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria , Egypt.
• From 2013-2018 Assistant Professor at Livestock Research Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI) , City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria , Egypt.
• From 2019 till present Associate Professor at Livestock Research Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI) , City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria , Egypt.

? The ecological and biochemical function of rumen microorganisms ? Manipulation of rumen microorganisms ? Molecular techniques in rumen microorganism’s characterizations. ? Green house gasses (CH4, CO2 and N2O) emission in ruminants and relationship with earth global warming , pollution and environment ? Alternatives for methane emission mitigation in livestock systems ? Searching for the alternative feed resources for ruminants including Natural Additives. ? feed sources to feed and food products of animal origin and assessment of any related risks to human health , animal health and welfare; ? Nutritional value of the fibrous residues and tropical plants by in vitro and in vivo techniques. ? Animal feed chain; including hazards in novel and unconventional feed, feed ingredients and feed

Research Interests:

Animal production, Ruminant Nutrition Animal Production Animal Nutrition Environmental Science Animal Physiology Dairy Science Animal Behavior ELISA Dairy Animals

LWALEED Bashir Abdulgader Professor of Experimental Pathology

• Email:bashir@soton.ac.uk
• Department:Pathology
• University:School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton
• Country:United Kingdom

Biography:

Professor Bashir Lwaleed is Professor of Experimental Pathology, Director of Post Graduate Research, and Ph.D. and DClinP Programmes Lead within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton. I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) since 2008 and have held a Ph.D. in hematology since 1998. I am also a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, a Chartered and Fellow of the Society of Biologists, a Member of the British Society for Haematology, the British Society of Haemostasis, and Thrombosis.

My academic origins lie in academic and clinical hematology, first in Libya, then in the UK, my career subsequently becoming entirely academic. This adds up to more than 27 years of experience in university healthcare environments. My research studentship and postdoctoral career have been within the research community of Southampton University Medical School. In 1999 I moved departments from Haematology to Urology at Southampton University Hospitals, research activity later extending to collaboration with Portsmouth University. In 2004 I joined Health Sciences, with a remit to raise the basic and translational research profile of the group as well as expanding its teaching program. I am an experienced communicator with >155 publications and research presentations, across disciplinary boundaries, from hematology to cancer cell biology and urinary bladder pathologies.

An extension of this interest in communication is the collaborative links forged with academic departments in Brazil, China, and South Africa as well as Europe. My research interactions include links to the industry with contributions to diagnostic kit development and three patent applications; two published, one filed pending publication. I have guest-edited issues of the journal Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. I also act as the Editor-in-Charge for the journal of Advances in Haematology and have written editorials and contributed a hematological chapter for a neonatology book. I serve on the editorial board of a number of international journals and review for several journals/publishers and major charitable and governmental grant-awarding bodies.

Research Interests:

Bladder pathology, Pathology, hematology, Biology

Richard W.A. Mackenzie Reader, Insulin Resistance & Metabolism

• Email:Richard.Mackenzie@roehampton.ac.uk
• Department:Department of Life Sciences
• University:University of Westminster
• Country:United Kingdom

Biography:

Richard completed his PhD: Acute Hypoxia & Exercise Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes (University of Brighton) in 2009. Following an RAE funded research position at Brighton, Dr Mackenzie took up a lectureship at the University of Westminster in 2008 before his moved to University of Roehampton to take up a Readership in Insulin Resistance and Metabolism. Dr Mackenzie is also Research Director for the Sport & Exercise Science Research Group at Roehampton University. Dr Mackenzie is often employed to work as a consultant to a variety of companies, offering advice, measurement and analysis of human metabolism. Examples include BBC 2 Horizon and Mediwise, where he acts as a consultant on the development and testing of a novel glucose-monitoring device for the improved management of diabetes.

Positions Held

2015 - present:
Reader, Insulin Resistance & Metabolism
2008 - 2015:
Senior Lecturer in Cell Physiology & Metabolism, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, University of Westminster
2005 - 2008
Research Physiologist - Environmental Physiology & Type 2 Diabetes

Qualifications

Ph.D., University of Brighton, 2009
Title: Hypoxia & Contraction Improve Insulin Sensitivity (SI2*) but not Glucose Effectiveness (SG2*) in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

Research Interests:

Dr Mackenzie's research interests are to understand the role of fat, glucose and protein metabolism in both health & disease physiology. More specifically, Dr Mackenzie's research areas include:

• Muscle metabolism in health, obesity and diabetes
• Role of obesity in insulin resistance and metabolic disease
• The hematological and muscular adaptions to acute hypoxic (altitude)

Dr Mackenzie is currently investigating the role of a novel inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6) kinase 1 (IP6K1) and the inositol pyrophosphate, IP7 in Akt/PKB inhibition and reduced insulin signaling.

Tsabang Nolé Professor/Independent Consultant

• Email:info@impm-cm.org
• Department:Pharmacology & Therapeutic Chemistry
• University:University of Yaounde
• Country:France

Biography:

Tsabang Nole has completed his Ph.D. at the age of 48 years from Yaounde 1 University, Faculty of Science, Departement of Plant Biology. He is the first author and co-author of 27 and 39 articles respectively and principal investigator of 4 books edited by Heifer International Project Cameroon.  Besides Biodiversity research, Dr. Tsabang Nolé teaches Ecology, Ecophysiology, Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology, Environmental sciences, Agroforestry, Sustainable development and Traditional medicine, at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, at the University of Dschang and at the Higher Institute of Environmental Sciences as visiting lecturer. He has higher consulting experience in Environmental and social impact assessment, Ethnopharmacology and articles reviewing.

Research Interests:

Botany, Ecology, Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology, Ethnoveterinary practices, Environmental sciences (Climate change, environmental health, ESIA) , Conservation of bioresources, Diabetic, Hypertensive and Cancer-related disorders.

Iryna Shatokhina Specialist Endocrinologist

• Email:shatohina@a-argo.kiev.ua
• Department:Endocrinology
• University:National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine/Oleksandrivska city clinical hospital, outpatient dpt., Kyiv, Ukraine
• Country:Ukraine

Biography:

Iryna Shatokhina, Specialist Endocrinologist, National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine/Oleksandrivska city clinical hospital, outpatient dpt., Kyiv, Ukraine, Adept endocrinologist with 15+ years of practice experience. Dedicated to exemplary patient outcomes. Strong focus on listening to and addressing parient concerns and answering all questions in terms patients can easily understand. I work in multidisciplinary hospital with 30 departments and specialised centers, providing a specialized clinic services to patients with multiple comorbidites, including cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, surgical, ophtalmological, gynecological, urological, dermatological, reumatological and SARS-CoV-2.

SKILLS

Providing treatment to patients with:

• Endocrine, metabolic disease and Diabetes;
• Pituitary diseases, thyroid diseases, adrenal dysfunctions;
• Disorders of calcium metabolism, osteoporosis;
• Endocrine related menstrual periods problem; PSOC, premature ovarian failure or menopause;
• Obesity, endocrine hypertension, hyperlipidemia;
• Complex diabetes cases;
• Poorly controlled or newly diagnosed cases of diabetes (type 1 and type 2);
• Diagnosis and treatment of hypoglycemia and other acute complications of diabetes;
• Complications of diabetes specially to delay progression of diabetic kidney disease;
• Management of cardiometabolic syndrome with type 2 diabetes, obesity And history of heart attack/cardiac stents/bypass and LVAD.

Research Interests:

Endocrinology, Gynecological Endocrinology

Dr. Amin Shah Assistant Professor

• Email:amin.shah@utrgv.edu
• Department:Department of Molecular Science
• University:University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• Country:USA

Biography:

DR. AMIN SHAH, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Science, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Medical Sciences                                                                           2008-2011

Department of Physiology, Chonbuk National University, South Korea 

Supervisor: Dr. Kim Suhn Hee

Master of Science, Medical Physiology                                                                             2003-2005

Department of Physiology, Kathmandu University, Nepal

Supervisor: Dr. Dipali Sarkar

Bachelor of Science, Biology/Chemistry                                                                          1999-2002

Tribhuwan University, Nepal

EDUCATIONAL EQUIVALENT IN THE UNITED STATES

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiology

Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Medical Science

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

•   Delivered lectures (Cardiovascular and Respiratory module and Mind, Brain and Behaviour  

    module, Renal and Male Reproductive module) for medical student

•   Overall planning and running of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory module and Mind and Mind,   

     Brain and Behavior module (Co-Director of Mind, Brain and Behaviour module)

•   Delivered review sessions (Mind, Brain, and Behavior module, Renal and Male Reproductive

    module), conducted help sessions (Cardiovascular and Respiratory module), and prepared quiz  

    questions for weekly and mid-module exams

•   Conducted laboratory sessions (Spirometry, ECG, and Echocardiography labs) for medical    

    students and engineering students (ECG lab)

•   Reviewed and updated PBL facilitators’ guide for cardiovascular cases

•   Conducted PBL facilitators’ meeting for cardiovascular cases

•   Delivered case wrap-up presentations for cardiovascular cases

•   Facilitated PBL tutorial sessions (Molecules to Medicine, Attack and Defense, Cardiovascular and  

    Respiratory, Renal and Male Reproductive, Musculoskeletal and Dermatology and Mind, Brain  

    and Behavior modules)

Research Interests:

Molecular Science, School of Medicine & Division of Health Affairs, Obstetrics and Gynecology/ Physiology

Amit Bansal Scientist

• Email:Amit.Bansal@live.mercer.edu
• Department:Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• University:Mercer University
• Country:USA

Biography:

Industrial Experience

Scientist, I | Perrigo | USA, Oct 2018 – Present, Solid Oral Dosage Form

• Conducted experiments for product development of OTC molecules in GMP laboratory settings (feasibility, pilot, scale up, and validation batches)
• Document all processes of performed experiments, keeping meticulous notes of unexpected changes
• Prepared product development report (PDR), technical transfer document (TTD), ingredient disclosure (ID), and summaries of research findings and effectively presented them to supervisors
• Communicated project progress to stakeholders on regular basis
• Successfully filed one CBE30, developed two dietary supplements with commercialization due on July 2021, optimize the process and formula for taste masking bitter drug, and mucoadhesive tablets
• Involve in the development and reformulation of liquid dosage form

Research Associate | Jubilant Organosys | India, Feb 2010 – Jul 2010 (6 months), Solid Oral Dosage Form

• Conducted experiments for product development of modified release dosage form in GMP laboratory settings of NDDS division
• Perform dissolution profiling of dosage forms under development to match with reference dosage form
• Prepared documents (manufacturing order) for exhibit batches, effectively using SAP for planning purposes
• Provided support for smooth technology transfer to plant

Research Associate | Ranbaxy Lab Ltd | India, Aug 2007 - Jan 2009 (17 months), Solid Oral Dosage Form

• Worked as process development/tech transfer scientist and carried out formulation development activities for products intended for registration in US/Europe markets
• Drafted and reviewed documents related to product development like preparation of reports, batch production records etc.
• Delivered all research findings in various formats including presentations and spreadsheets
• Worked on numerous products and was involved in successful filing of 7 ANDA’s (tech transfer)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmaceutical Sciences | College of Pharmacy, Mercer University | Atlanta, GA

Jan 2015 – Oct 2018

• Formulation development of prostate cancer microparticulate vaccine (Immuno-oncology, Sterile Parenteral Dosage Form)
• Development of Cationic pDNA Nanoparticulate vaccine for Immuno-contraception and Rabies Control
• Evaluation of immune-contraceptive in-vivo efficacy of pDNA nanoparticulate vaccine deliver via intramuscular route for rabies control (Sterile parenteral dosage form)
• Evaluation of immune-contraceptive in-vivo efficacy of pDNA nanoparticulate vaccine deliver via skin route (laser ablation, intradermal delivery) for rabies control
• Formulation development of microneedle for transdermal delivery via melting strategy
• Evaluation of the In-vivo Efficacy of Microencapsulated β TC-6 cells in Diabetic Mice for the management of Type I Diabetes Mellitus (Cell Therapy)

Research Interests:

Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Formulation Development of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccine (Sterile parenteral dosage form)/Lyophilizatio, Immunology (Cancer and infectious diseases

Dr. Banshi Saboo Chief Diabetologist & Chairman of Diabetes Care & Hormone Clinic

• Email:banshisaboo@hotmail.com
• Department:Diabetes Care & Hormone Clinic
• University:Gujarat University
• Country:India

Biography:

Dr. Banshi Saboo, MBBS, MD, MSc (UK), MNAMS, Ph.D., FACP (USA) , FICN (Canada), FIACM, FACE (USA), FRCP (Glasgow) ),(Edinburgh), (London).

• He is the Secretary of Diabetes India. He has recently launched a Project “Diabetes Free India – 2030” which is acknowledged by Hon’ble past President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
• He is the immediate past President of the Research Society of Study of Diabetes in India.
• He is President of AIAARO (Indian Obesity Society)
• He is the vice president of DASG.
• He is the secretary of the Indian Academy of diabetes
• Dr. Banshi Saboo is Chief Diabetologist & Chairman of Diabetes Care & Hormone Clinic at Ahmedabad.
• He had been involved in various major research projects i.e. Obesity in School-going Children in India, Epidemiological study of Diabetes (ICMR INDIAN Study), Indian Heart Watch Study, etc.
• He has presented many scientific papers at many National and International Conferences. He also has many publications in peer-reviewed journals, scientific abstracts & book chapters for his credit.
• He has regularly invited faculty for many National and International Conferences.
• He is an advisory Board Member of JAPI (Journal of Association of Physicians of India), Vice President (DASG), International Journal for Medicine & Public Health, Journal of Nutrition & Nutraceuticals, Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Research (JOMR).
• Dr. Saboo has founded an NGO named “Diabetes Care India” to create awareness about Diabetes & its Complications in India. He has completed many Public Awareness Projects under Diabetes Care India, such as; ? KADAM (Knowledge-based Diabetes Awareness Movement)
• IDEA (Intensive Diabetes Education & Awareness) to STOP Heart Attack
• Multiple Diabetes Clinic along with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation with support of WDF
• Multiple Type 1 Diabetes Clinics in the state of Gujarat with support of WDF  His center is also, o Nodal Centre for Changing Diabetes in Children (CDiC) by ISPAD Nodal Centre of Life for a Child (LFAC) Project by IDF Centre of Excellence in Diabetes by Indian Academy of Diabetes He has organized many National & Regional Conferences
• Editor in chief – Journal of nutrition, metabolic in & health science.
• Diabetes & metabolic syndrome : clinical research & reviews

Research Interests:

Diabetology, Public Health & Medicine, Nutrition & Nutraceuticals, Obesity & Metabolic Research

Andrea Dalbeni Professor/Post Doctoral Researcher

• Email:andrea.dalbeni@aovr.veneto.it
• Department:Department of Medicine
• University:Verona University Hospital
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Dr. Andrea Dalbeni, MD, Ph.D. is a Professor at The Department of Medicine, Verona University Hospital. His research interests are Liver Diseases, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hypertension, Cardiology, Echocardiography, Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Medicine, and Metabolic Syndrome.

Andrea Dalbeni currently works at the Department of Medicine, University of Verona. Their current project is 'NAFLD and Hypertension’

Research Interests:

Liver Diseases Liver Cirrhosis Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hypertension Cardiology Echocardiography Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease Vascular Medicine Metabolic Syndrome

Ian James Martins Senior Researcher

• Email:i.martins@ecu.edu.au
• Department:Depatrment of Psychiatry and Neurogenetics
• University:University of Western Australia
• Country:Australia

Biography:

Dr. Ian Martins has been invited to join the Editors of various international journals and has been a reviewer for various journals (approx. 40). He was appointed as the Chief Editor for International Journal of Diabetes Research (2014-2017). He is a BIT Member (BIT Congress. Inc) with an H-index of 43, (ResearchGate STATs (23), Mendeley STATS (20). The total citations over the past 27 years of scientific research has accumulated to 2900. ResearchGate’s analysis available on google, Tweet, Facebook, Lindekin under Ian James Martins’ name places Dr Martins’ publication stats RG score higher than 96% of the international researchers and is now a SCIENTIST (ResearchGate). He is now a Scientist for The Science Advisory Board (USA). He has reached the top 3% of Academia.edu. researchers and is a connecting researcher with ORCID. Prevention of over eating by food restriction improves liver lipid metabolism and nature of fat consumed is important to improving health. Contribution to biology is the peripheral sink abeta hypothesis and its relevance to organ suicide, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr Martins has received certificates of recognition at various international conferences, world congress and conventions in relation to anti-aging, health and disease. Keynote addresses at Innovate Pharma 2017, Innovate Neurology 2017, World Diabetes and Endocrinology Summit-2017 and Pharmacology and Ethnopharmacology 2016 has been completed with relevance to the current global epidemic on chronic diseases. Invited 1st Plenary Speaker at the Annual Global Health Conference 2016 with relevance to “Nutritional diets accelerate amyloid beta metabolism and prevent the induction of chronic diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. Photon ebooks”(Dr Ian Martins was conferred with the RICHARD KUHN RESEARCH AWARD-2015 ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM).

Research Interests:

Global diabetes, Nutritional therap, Anti-aging therapies, stress, anxiety and depressio, Molecular neuroendocrine, low palmitic acid. 

Diabetes

Metabolism

Lipid Metabolism

Nutrition

Myocardial Infarction

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Molecular Cell Biology

Insulin Resistance

Atherosclerosis

Apoptosis

Amit Kumar Dey Consultant Physician

• Email:dr.amitdey@hotmail.com
• Department:Diabetology, Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• University:American College of Physicians
• Country:India

Biography:

Dr. Amit Kumar Dey is a Consultant Physician - Diabetology, Obesity and Metabolic Disorders practicing in Kolkata, India. His area of expertise includes Diabetes and all it's related disorders, Thyroid Disorders, Metabolic Syndrome, Lipid abnormalities and other Preventive Metabolic Diseases. He is also trained in Geriatric Medicine.He has been associated with various patient awareness and health care training activities in the field of Diabetology over the last decade. He has presented various papers and posters in national and international conferences. He has participated as a speaker in various national and international conferences.

I always try to put my best efforts as a tertiary care physician offering my commitment to patient welfare and sound understanding of ailment diagnosis, primary and advanced medications, latest technology and procedures, preventive measures and administrative skills as a physician for the betterment of healthcare. I strive to practice state of the art evidence based modern medicine and provide the best possible treatment options towards my patients in daily clinic practice. I am committed towards active medical research and academic work in my area of expertise, with a vision to create valuable and credible research data, which will add to advancement of medical science and evidenced based practice. I am actively working towards creating public health awareness in the community at large, with a goal towards primordial prevention of non-communicable metabolic diseases (NCDs). I intend to work towards providing affordable and accessible holistic metabolic healthcare to all the sections of the society in my spectrum of practice.

Research Interests:

His areas of interest in research includes Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes in the Elderly, CGM in Gestational Diabetes, Artificial Intelligence in Diabetes care, Precision Diabetes Care. He is associated on the research front as a principal investigator and co investigator in various real world observational studies.

Dr. Lokesh Beerakayala Consultant Physician and Diabetologist

• Email:lokeshb2903@gmail.com
• Department:Internal Medicine
• University:Dr. Bhoom Reddy's Super Speciality Hospital
• Country:India

Biography:

Dr. Lokesh Beerakayala, Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Internal Medicine, Dr. Bhoom Reddy's Super Speciality Hospital, India, The good physician treats the disease ;the great physician treats the patient who has the disease. He is the best physician who is the most ingenious inspirer of hope. The first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine. The aim of medicine is to prevent disease and prolong life, the ideal of medicine is to eliminate the need of a physician. All doctors treat, but a good doctor lets nature heal. Nature, time and patience are the three great physicians.

Experience

2022 - 2023 Laxmi Ganapati Hospital , Karimnagar, Telangana, India Chief Consultant Physician and Diabetologist,Critical care Specialist Successfully treated complicated and atypical fevers, complications in diabetic patients and other chronic disease conditions. Different types of poisonings,kidney diseases and liver diseases, lucky enough to get most patients off ventilator and inotropic supports in septic and cardiogenic shocks.

2019 - 2022 Century Super Speciality Hospital , Hyderabad, Telangana ,India Consultant Physician and Diabetologist,Critical care specialist Joined as a direct placement here, just after finishing my internal medicine residency. Served all the needy patients in the Corona viral disease ,COVID 19 Pandemic, which has given me enough satisfaction in my professional life saving many lives and unfortunately losing some. Pandemic has given me vast experience in using different drugs, medical devices, and the other side of human beings in their sufferings.

2016 - 2019 Doctor in Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency from Prestigious Osmania Medical College and General Hospital established in 1846 then founded by Nizam of Hyderabad,India Phone: Email : 2014 - 2016 Duty Medical Officer in Xenia hospital for one year Senior Duty Medical Officer in Kasturi Multispeciality Hospital 2013 - 2014 Compulsory rotatory internship from Osmania medical college and its allied 22 teaching hospitals

Research Interests:

Healthcare Consulting • Educational Consulting • Public Relations, Consultant Physician and Diabetologist

Nesreen Aldawi Diabetes Educator Specialist

• Email:nesreenaldawi@hotmail.com
• Department:Endocrinologists and fellow diabetes educators.
• University:Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai
• Country:Dubai

Biography:

Experienced Nursing Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & healthcare industry. Skilled in Proposal Writing, Healthcare, Research and Development (R&D), Clinical Research, and Data Analysis. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's degree focused in diabetes from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.

Experienced Diabetes Educator Specialist skilled in empowering individuals with diabetes through cutting-edge technology like Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and insulin pumps. ? Committed to staying current with the latest advancements in diabetes care and technology, and well-connected with a network of professionals in the UAE and Gulf region, including endocrinologists and fellow diabetes educators.

Experiences

Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai – Diabetes Specialist Educator Sep 2021- Present

• Conducts training sessions for healthcare providers on CGM system and insulin pump utilization for better understanding about features, benefits, and limitations.
• Conducts personalized assessments to identify patients' diabetes management needs and goals.
• Educates patients on using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and insulin pumps effectively.
• Offers continuous support and troubleshooting for patients using diabetes technology.
• Leads group education sessions on carbohydrate counting, insulin dosing, and hypoglycemia management.

Research Interests:

Endocrinology, Diabetes, Clinical Research, and Data Analysis. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's degree focused on diabetes

Nazli Ece Ordueri Associate Professor

• Email:nordueri@biruni.edu.tr
• Department:Department of Histology and Embryology
• University:Biruni University, School of Medicine
• Country:Turkey

Biography:

Eligible to maintain the best education and scientific research in Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Biology. As a well-rounded PhD for 8 years and Assoc. Prof. for 4 years in my field. My core experience was working as pre-doctoral fellow in The Rockefeller University at Biomedical Research related to the Population Council as a winner of pre-doctoral fellow scholarship from TUBITAK. After I came back to my country for Biotechnology improvement I became a PI of Cell Culture Research Lab., which is related to Health Ministry of Turkey, as I built by my project grant from TUBITAK in Biruni University.

I am also the head of Histology and Embryology and The Clinical Embryology Program that I have a lot of experience by giving lectures in English to Medical School Students grade I-II-III and Molecular Biology/Genetic Students beside embryologist candidate in Clinical Embryology with ART. We look beyond for using new technology and giving qualified outcomes for clinical oriented studies before and after treatment of in the process of ongoing times in Medicine.

Research Interests:

Career Development Coaching • Training • Educational Consulting • Project Management • Research Skills • Technical Support • Strategic Planning • Program Management • Leadership Development • Data Reporting

Sumon Chowdhury Endocrinologist/Medical Registrar

• Email:sumonrahman79@yahoo.com
• Department:Internal Medicine (Endocrinology)
• University: Harvard Medical School
• Country:Bangladesh

Biography:

Dr. Sumon Rahman Chowdhury completed his MD and graduated “cum laude” from University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Science Center, Hungary in 2005. He further completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes from Cardiff University, UK in 2014 and graduat ed with “Distinction” grade. He later on completed his MMed in Endocrinology under CSC Government Scholarship from Shandong University Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong, China and graduated as an “Excellent Graduate” in 2016. He has subsequently completed his MPH (Public Health) from Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in 2023. He has also completed his Postgraduate Course in Advanced Diabetes from Harvard Medical School in 2024. He is currently working as a Registrar in the Dept. of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Chittagong Diabetic General Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh with over 16 years of experience in treating patients with Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders.

Dr. Sumon Rahman Chowdhury has authored 45 articles in Local and International journals with topics pertaining to Diabetes and Endocrine disorders and has deliberated several seminars and case presentations in various conferences both at home and abroad. His areas of expertise involve Diabetes and Chronic Complications and Biomarkers of Diabetic Retinopathy. He has also authored a book on “Biomarkers of Diabetic Retino pathy” published by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.

Research Interests:

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Real-time (quantitative) PCR Sterile culture of cell lines Immunohistochemistry Western Blotting, Graduate Research Assistant, Shandong University School of Medicine.

Dr Aparna Duggirala Lecturer in Clinical Genetics

• Email:a.duggirala@derby.ac.uk
• Department:School of Human Sciences and College of Science and Engineering
• University:University of Derby
• Country:UK

Biography:

An enthusiastic, talented, and communicative Biomedical scientist with 18 years of research and teaching experience in higher education institutes. My research interests are in the area of biomarker discovery for the early diagnosis and effective treatment of metabolic diseases. I work on understanding the genetic and epigenetic factors involved in metabolic diseases such as obesity and its associated complications. In my postdoctoral work, I was part of a team to create a database on methylation quantitative loci and identified an epigenetic marker in the early diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysms. As an independent researcher, I am directing a research project to identify the biomarkers differentially regulated in obese patients responding to weight loss treatments. Currently I supervise two PhD students and one MRes student (master’s in research). I have successfully completed co supervising one PhD student. In my research career I achieved 16 international publications and contributed towards one PhD thesis.

Professional Appointments

Aug 2021- till date: Lecturer in Clinical Genetics, University of Derby

Jan 2020- July 2021: Postdoctoral researcher, Human Science Research Centre University of Derby, UK

2012-2018: Research Associate in Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Bristol, UK

2008-2011: Postdoctoral fellow in Genetics, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, India

2003-2008: PhD Molecular Microbiology, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India

PhD supervisory experience

Won the QR funded PhD student project grant as Director of Studies 2022- one student

Won the QR funded PhD student project grant as Director of Studies 2023 -one student

Academic Supervisor 2020-2023- One student (Thesis submitted)

Research Interests:

My main research focus is to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the progression of metabolic disease. Current research projects in my lab can be categorized into Basic Science and Translational research projects. I supervise three PhD students in the following projects.

Bedowra Zabeen Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist Director and Head

• Email:bzabeen@gmail.com
• Department:BADAS Paediatric Diabetes care and Research Center Diabetic Association of Bangladesh
• University:Childrens’ Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia
• Country:Australia

Biography:

Dr. Bedowra Zabeen is a Paediatric Endocrinologist who currently serves as a Consultant and Director at the BADAS Paediatric Diabetes Care and Research Center (PDRC) of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh and Department of Paediatrics at BIRDEM. The PDRC Center is a certified member of SWEET, serving over 8,500 registered young diabetic patients. It provides comprehensive care and participates in research endeavors, including projects "Changing Diabetes in Children" and "Life for a Child."

Dr. Zabeen did her FCPS in Pediatrics from the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons after completing her MBBS. She furthered her expertise by undergoing training in Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney for a year, supervised by Prof Kim Donoghue, past ISPAD President. She has been elected by Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) as fellow of the Society as  FRSPH. Her primary research interests lie in type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and growth in children. With more than 60 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals, she has made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Zabeen also serves as a reviewer for various national and international journals.

Actively engaged in research, Dr. Bedowra Zabeen is currently the Principal Investigator of first Randomized Controlled Trial on insulin in Bangladesh titled "Analogue vs Human Insulin for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes in Low-Resource Settings: A Randomized Controlled Trial (AnHuT1D trial)." This collaboration involves the University of Pittsburgh, Life for a Child, and the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh. In her capacity as the Secretary General of the Paediatric Endocrine Society of Bangladesh, Dr. Zabeen plays a crucial role in advancing the field of pediatric endocrinology in the country. She is also an active member of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) since 2007, and has been invited as speaker in different ISPAD meetings. She has contributed as an author of the Microvascular Complications chapter in the ISPAD guidelines for both 2018 and 2022.  Furthermore, her multifaceted roles as a clinician, researcher, and leader in the community highlight her commitment to improving the lives of children with diabetes and endocrine disorders.

Research Interests:

Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and growth in children, Paediatric Endocrinology