David Wortley is CEO & Founder of 360in360 Immersive Experiences and a VP of the International Society of Digital Medicine (ISDM). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce and a global thought leader and innovator on enabling technologies for health, education and the environment. He is on the editorial board of the Digital Medicine Journal. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University. As the Founding Director of the Serious Games Institute (SGI) at Coventry University, his team established an International Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Innovation in the field of serious games and immersive technologies for a wide range of applications. His areas of special interest are technologies for preventative healthcare, collaboration, virtual reality and interactive rich media knowledge sharing. He a professional virtual event facilitator, webinar host and publisher.

Dr. Wei Yang is a professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Nevada, Reno, also serving as Senior Associate Dean and Executive Director of the Nevada Center for Surveys, Evaluation, and Statistics (CSES). His research focuses on public health surveillance, environmental epidemiology, and biostatistical methods in clinical and translational research. He is recognized for his contributions to health behavior surveillance systems in the US, including projects like BRFSS, YRBSS, and PRAMS. Prior to joining the University in 2007, he worked at the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services, holding roles in occupational medicine and biostatistics.

Harold Komiskey, PhD, is a distinguished professor with tenure at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Campus. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a PhD in Pharmacology, complemented by a minor in Medical Science/Physiology. He also holds an MS in Pharmacology from the same institution and a BS in Chemistry and Math from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. Dr. Komiskey is an active member of the Society for Neuroscience, the Society of Toxicology, and the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

Dr. Valerie Borum (she/her/hers) joined Toronto Metropolitan University as the Director of the School of Social Work in January 2020. She has experience as both a BSSW Program Director and an MSW Program Director. As a social work practitioner, she directed two programs, supervising social work and human service professionals serving persons with intersecting identities (e.g., disability, race/ethnicity, gender, deafness, etc.). Dr. Borum’s research and scholarship focus on the role of ethno-culture as a protective and promotive factor in health, mental health, and disabilities, with attention to populations of African descent. She studies the intersection of disabilities, deafness, and ethno-culture, with attention to Black/African American and Afro-Latinx/Black Hispanic families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children. She also studies the intersection of ‘whiteness’ and anti-Blackness/anti-Black racism. She incorporates Womanist and Afrocentric research, scholarship, and education (pedagogy). Dr. Borum completed her post-doctoral studies (e.g., focus on suicide and ethno-culture) at the University of Rochester, School of Medicine, Rochester, NY. Dr. Borum received her Ph.D. in Social Work from Howard University's School of Social Work and her MSW from Gallaudet University. She received the Ester Ottley Fellowship, a one-year internship for one female student who most exemplifies qualities of leadership and humanity while at Howard University. While studying at Gallaudet University for her Master’s in Social Work, all her instruction was in American Sign Language (ASL). She received her B.A. in Psychology with minors in Biology and Philosophy from Mundelein Women’s College at Loyola University, Chicago, IL. Dr. Borum isresearching advocacy and families of colour as a research collaborator/consultant with Laurent Clerc National Deaf Educational Research Center at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Sheseeks external funding for her research, scholarship, and creative activities. Dr. Borum was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Karen Lynch-Frater serves as the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Nursing at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. She holds a Ph.D., a Master of Education (M.A.Ed.), and is a Registered Nurse (RN). Additionally, she is recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). With a robust background in nursing education, Dr. Lynch-Frater is dedicated to advancing nursing practice and education. Her leadership at Oakwood University emphasizes the integration of faith-based principles with academic excellence, preparing students to deliver compassionate and competent care.

Dr. Yamada is a Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics, Associate Faculty of Preventive Science Graduate Program, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and an Affiliated Professor, Institute for Global Health and Development, Peking University, China. Dr. Yamada was an Invited Research Scholar at Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine in Japan, was Research Scholar at Hosei Institute on Aging, Hosei University in Japan; and was a Researcher with the ASIA Health Policy Program, Stanford University. He was an Associate Faculty of Childhood Studies Graduate Program Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, and a Faculty Fellow of Civic Engagement of Rutgers University, New Jersey, U.S.A. In addition, he was a former Chairperson of the Department of Economics, a Research Associate for the Center for Children and Childhood Studies at Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, USA. Prior to his current position at the Rutgers University, Dr. Yamada served as a health economist at the International Leadership Center on Longevity and Society in New York, as a representative of the Japan Economic Federation, as a health economics research associate of the NBER, as a member faculty of the Research Fellows of NBER, as a health economics adviser of the WHO, as a visiting research scholar of the University of Tsukuba (Japan), as a research associate of the Center for the Pacific Basin of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as a Visiting Research Scholar of School of Health Economics and Management, Peking University, as an associate professor of Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan, as a faculty associate of the Walter Rand Institute in Rutgers University, and as an associate member in the Institute of Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research in Rutgers University.

Lucia Pannese is a passionate entrepreneur who established one of Europe’s leading and pioneering serious games companies, Milan-based imaginary, in 2004. With her background in mathematics and a very creative, multicultural mind, she acts as both CEO and Research Director and has published numerous international articles and papers. Her company, imaginary, is recognized internationally for its pioneering and innovative work, playing a key role in European Research. Since its foundation, imaginary has won and delivered a remarkable >30 European funded research projects and has received 15 awards for their work. Imaginary’s focus is on eHealth and specifically on tele-rehabilitation with their flagship product REHABILITY which offers physiotherapy and cognitive stimulation in the form of interactive games.

Leighton J. Reynolds has a doctorate in Psychoanalytic Studies (including modern psycho-analysis, neuroscience, and psychology), and he is a Certified Psychoanalyst. He lives and works in Southern California in the heart of wildfire country.

Dr. Saeed El-Ashram is a Professor at both Kafrelsheikh University and Foshan University and Research Professor at Zhaoqing Duhuanong Biology Medicine Co., Ltd. According to data compiled by Stanford and Elsevier, Saeed is ranked within the top 2%. He studies parasitic diseases, and his interests include parasitology, immunology, veterinary medicine, and next-generation sequencing. The primary goal of his research is to understand how the animal immune system recognizes and responds to parasitic infections with and/or without a microbial community.

Dr. Bre Banks-Angerer is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at Tulane University’s Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. A nationally recognized leader in suicide prevention, Dr. Banks-Angerer brings over 15 years of experience in research, training, and evaluation centered on recovery-oriented and equity-driven approaches to suicide care. Her expertise spans large-scale SAMHSA-funded evaluations, the design of innovative clinical training for suicide intervention, and development of peer- and identity-affirming programs that address the social determinants of suicide risk. She has served in senior leadership roles across multiple federal suicide prevention initiatives, including as Director of Clinical Education for Centerstone’s Research Institute and as a lead evaluator on over $19.5 million in suicide prevention–related funding, including the nation’s first mobile crisis–linked RCTs of enhanced follow-up counseling for suicide risk. Her work with the Zero Suicide Institute and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention has helped shape national standards for data, training, and system transformation. Dr. Banks-Angerer is also a longtime peer supporter and openly shares her lived experience of suicidality and recovery, grounding her work in compassion, autonomy, and dignity. She frequently partners with community organizations, including juvenile justice, LGBTQ+, and veteran-serving groups, to center lived expertise in intervention design, implementation, and evaluation. Her current work explores how peer-led and community-based models can advance suicide prevention efforts for populations most impacted by structural inequity and institutional harm

Dr. Irina Catrinel Crăciun is a health and development psychologist specializing in health communication, healthy ageing, and positive psychology. As head of HPI’s Digital Story Lab at the Department of Digital Global Public Health at Hasso Plattner Institute, she pioneers the use of digital storytelling to promote health and well-being. Her work bridges research, practice, and education, with the aim of reducing health inequalities and fostering healthy development for individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide. My motto: “Shaping healthier lives and communities through research, innovation, and storytelling.”

Aly Vredenburgh is an author, researcher, and filmmaker whose work explores the systemic drivers of the youth mental health crisis, with emphasis on prevention, belonging, and institutional design. She is the author of Out of Focus (2024), which integrates sociological theory and public health research to challenge individual and therapy-only approaches to mental health. Aly founded The Belonging Lab, a nonprofit focused on community-based suicide prevention, and created Stay Café, a social innovation project studying how social spaces influence well-being. She also directs Crisis Generation, a documentary examining global mental health outcomes. Aly holds a B.A. in Sociology and a Master’s in Social Innovation from the University of San Diego, and her research has been presented internationally across public health and global health forums.

Dr. Francis Igbo has completed his DBA from Walden University, USA. Currently he is working as a full time entrepreneur, driving entrepreneurial awareness and change within the healthcare sector in Southern Africa. He is also driving the awareness of Cost-effectiveness in quality healthcare delivery, especially in the face of a National Health Insurance Scheme implementation in South Africa. He is involved in several diagnostic and research work in collaboration with University of Zimbabwe under the UZ-TARGET UMBRELLA PARTNERSHIP. He is currently the CEO of TARGET PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES.

Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, is the Clinical Director of Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, LLC, an Adult and Pediatric Therapy Practice with seven Florida locations. Her practice provides Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Respiratory Therapy services in 26 counties in Florida. Pamela is a student in the University of Indianapolis’ Doctor of Health Sciences and Master of Public Health programs. She is co-author of Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys To Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and Start Your Engines: A Road Map to Your Clinical Fellowship Year. As a continuing partner with various state agencies, Pamela enjoys empowering individuals to communicate and use their voices within their community.

Dr. Ade Mutiara, a seasoned professional in the field of Occupational Health and Medicine, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. With educational milestones including a Medical Doctor degree from Universitas Indonesia in 1993 and subsequent achievements such as a Magister of Occupational Medicine in 2013 and Occupational Medicine Specialty in 2021, Dr. Mutiara has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Medicine in Universitas Indonesia, her research focuses on informal workers as the major population in Indonesia. In her occupational health experience history, Dr. Mutiara has held key roles, including her current position as the Lead of Occupational Health and Medicine in the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas in Indonesia since 2017. Noteworthy roles include serving as the Chief Medical Officer in a few Oil and Gas Companies such as British Petroleum and Chevron in Indonesia. Her passion is to enhance the occupational health implementation to leverage the worker’s productivity through a healthy lifestyle and maintaining the ensure the workers are always fit for their job. Dr. Mutiara has made significant contributions to the field through various publications, including stress-related diseases, and the workplace adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her involvement as a consultant for the Health Ministry of Indonesia and her advisory role in occupational health organizations highlight his dedication to advancing the field. As Secretary of ICSOEM (International Component Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine) and the Scientific Committee of Occupational Medicine of ICOH (International Commission of Occupational Health), Dr. Ade Mutiara is actively shaping the future of Occupational Health and Medicine.

Dr. Paul Andrew Bourne is a multi-talented individual with expertise in research, social epidemiology, health demography, applied statistics, leadership, public affairs commentary, and public speaking. He has published over 300 scholarly papers, including a study on domestic violence against Jamaican women during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is hosted on the World Health Organization website. He has attended numerous conferences and actively participated in community activities and media presentations. In 2019, he received recognition for an outstanding poster presentation at the Ministry of Health and Wellness Annual National Health Research Conference. Dr. Bourne is a member of prestigious organisations, including the SAS Eminent Fellow Membership, the Scholars Academic and Scientific Society, and the Jamaica Statistical Society. He served as the Director of Institutional Research and Honours Society Coordinator at Northern Caribbean University. Currently, Dr Bourne is the managing director at Socio-Mecdical Research Institute.

Ugomma Nwadinigwe is a public health researcher and third-year PhD student at the University of Bradford. With a background in clinical practice, health economics, and policy, her research focuses on developing interventions to improve breast screening uptake, early detection and reduce health inequalities. She has demonstrated leadership and advocacy, through her role as the Postgraduate Research Representative for the Faculty of Health Studies and contributions to the University’s Athena Swan initiative, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Her work reflects a commitment to translating research into real-world public health impact and she is particularly interested in fostering collaboration across academia, health agencies, and the biotech sector.

Katarzyna Okręglicka, PhD, Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, Medical University of Warsaw. Member of the editorial board of Family Medicine and Primary Care Review and of the Clinical Dietetics Section of POLSPEN. Her research focuses on lifestyle medicine, with a particular interest in the role of plant-based diets in the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases. She is also actively involved in teaching and supervising undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

Dr. Dima Tsanova, MD, PhD, is a physician specializing in Social Medicine and Communal Hygiene. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Pleven.Her research focuses on health demographic analysis and forecasting at the regional level, public health protection, state health control, and the epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases. She is also actively engaged in monitoring environmental factors and other activities significant to public health. Dr. Tsanova is a member of several professional organizations, including the Bulgarian Medical Association, Union of Scientists in Bulgaria, EUPHA, ASPHER, FPH-SEE, and the International Hospital Federation.

Dr Prerak Dwivedi is an Anaesthetics trainee in the United Kingdom. He has developed an interest in lifestyle medicine after seeing the effects of lifestyle on health outcomes throughout his career. His focus on social media has been shaped by an interest in health information on social media apps.

Prof. Mariela Stefanova Kamburova, MD, PhD, DSc, MHM is Vice Rector of Science and Research, Head of Department "Social Medicine and Health Management” in Medical University-Pleven, Bulgaria. She obtained more than 50 courses and specializations such as: Public Health Nursing - Belgium, France (February-March 2000), Family Medicine - Austria (May 2008), Migrant & Minority Health - Austria (April 2016), Train the trainer –Barcelona, Spain (May 2016), Changing narrative on Roma in Healthcare settings –Ohrid, North Macedonia (October 2017), Understand Yourself, Understand your Learners (Enneagram) – Prague, Czech Republic (May 2018), Regional Training of Trainers workshop on migration and health for health professionals, law enforcement officers and social workers –Bucharest, Romania (September 2018), Roma health –Salzburg, Austria (March 2019), Promoting STEAM Education through Teacher Training – Palermo, Italy (June 2022) and Porto, Portugal (March 2024)q Education for Sustainable Future – Oslo, Norway (August 2024). Her Research interests are in the field of Problems of public health - medical and social problems of population groups (children, women, Roma, migrants); Research on population health; Prevention and Health Promotion; Management and organization of health care; Medical education etc

Nooruddin Himmat has completed his MPH at the age of 35 years from Taxilla American University, India. He is the Health Emergency Officer at World health emergency program of WHO, Afghanistan. He used to work in several organization in different capacities at the primary health care and health management including infectious diseases, mother and child health, Immunization and Health Information system.

Jasmine Velasquez is a Muscogee (Creek), Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, and Mexican scholar whose interwoven ancestral lineages guide her commitment to justice and culturally grounded healthcare. She holds degrees in Kinesiology, Athletic Training, and Education, and previously developed a nationally recognized Sports Medicine Pathway for youth. Currently completing her PhD in Indigenous Health at the University of North Dakota, her research focuses on Indigenous pediatric athletes and culturally safe models of care. Jasmine co-founded Native Athletic Trainers and advocates for equitable sideline healthcare for Indigenous children. Her leadership has been recognized through multiple regional and national awards.

Dr. Ermek Degembaeva has been residing in Turkey for the past 11 years. Since 2019, she has been working at the American Hospital, a Mayo Clinic Care Network member, serving as the CIS Region Senior Specialist in the International Patients Program, where she supports global healthcare collaboration and patient care coordination.

Dr Ramlackhansingh currently works part time as Senior Lecturer Public Health Medicine at Kent and Medway Medical School and as Public Health Doctor at Medway Council

Maryam Janmohamed is a 5th year medical student studying at UCL. She recently completed an intercalated BSc in Global health, achieving a first class honours. Her interests include health education within the community as well as preventative strategies within the geriatric population, in order to reduce hospitalisation. She plans to pursue a career in Family medicine with a focus on preventative medicine.

Hubert Fudjumdjum is Student assistant at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences where he Performs administrative duties relating to conferences and workshop programs, assist with training of all new student employees, assist and support teaching faculty in their daily tasks. I hold a BSc. in Nursing from the PHILIPS COLLEGE in Nicosia CYPRUS and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H) degrees from the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. I am a Registered Nurse in the Federal Republic of Germany with more than seven years of experiences in the Health care sector. I have contributed as Autor and Co-Author in several Scientific papers. I am now acting as the Vice- president of the African Student Organisation in Hamburg (ASTO).

Konstantin Mishenichev - specialist in sociological research and social impact evaluation with experience in international non-governmental organizations and academia. Has extensive experience in designing and implementing research projects focused on sustainable development, the rights of vulnerable groups, and digital transformation. Holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Almaty Management University. Teaches courses on social research methodology and creative thinking. Has worked with international NGOs in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, focusing on program management, impact evaluation, and partnership development. Has published and presented at international academic conferences.