Organizing Committee
Dr. Gunay Yetik Anacak
Acibadem University
Türkiye
Dr. Gunay Yetik Anacak
Acibadem UniversityTürkiye
Biography
Research Interest
Prof. Martyna Strzelec
Jagiellonian University Poland
Prof. Martyna Strzelec
Jagiellonian University PolandBiography
Martyna Strzelec, Ph.D., is a researcher and academic professional affiliated with the Department of Transplantation, Chair of Clinical Immunology and Transplantation, Institute of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine. Her work focuses on clinical immunology, transplantation medicine, and pediatric healthcare research. She has contributed to studies involving immune system disorders, transplant outcomes, and innovative therapeutic approaches aimed at improving patient care and advancing translational medicine.
Research Interest
Her research interests include clinical immunology, transplantation medicine, pediatric transplantation, transplant immunology, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, immunotherapy, translational medicine, biomarker discovery, and innovative therapeutic strategies for improving transplant outcomes and pediatric patient care.
Muriel De Vos
CVP Head Of Global Medical Affairs Rare Diseases Zurich, Switzerland
Muriel De Vos
CVP Head Of Global Medical Affairs Rare Diseases Zurich, SwitzerlandBiography
Muriel De Vos currently serves as the CVP Head of Global Medical Affairs for Rare Diseases at Novo Nordisk since May 2025. Prior to this role, Muriel held various positions at Roche from November 2018 to May 2025, including Global Medical Affairs Lead for Oncology & Genetics and Chapter Lead for Medical Affairs in the UK, where responsibilities focused on strategic resource planning, fostering collaboration, and enhancing medical affairs capabilities. Muriel's experience also includes leadership roles at Merck and AstraZeneca, managing medical excellence and strategic plans across multiple therapeutic areas, and driving compliance and scientific leadership. An earlier career encompassed positions at Laboratoire Aguettant and Ghent University, culminating in a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Ghent University.
Research Interest
Factors influencing the trailing endpoint observed in Candida albicans susceptibility testing using the CLSI procedure
Tom CoenyeMuriel De VosDavy VandenboschHans Nelis
A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
2008
Evaluatie van vaste fase cytometrie voor de detectie en de leefbaarheidsbepaling van fungi
Muriel De VosHans Nelis
Dissertation
2005
Recurrent colonization of successively implanted tracheoesophageal vocal prostheses by a member of the Fusarium solani species complex
Kris HonraetMuriel De VosRC SUMMERBELLI VAN KEMPENSarah De SaegerHans VermeerschCarlos Van PeteghemHans Nelis
A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
2005
Vulvovaginal candidiasis in a Flemish patient population
Muriel De VosM Cuenca-EstrellaT BoekhoutB TheelenNele MatthijsTieneke BautersHeleen NailisMarc DhontJL Rodriguez-TudelaHans Nelis
A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
2005
Detection of Aspergillus fumigatus hyphae by solid phase cytometry
Muriel De VosHans Nelis
A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS
2003
Prof. Hany Nabil Azzam
Heliopolis University Saudi Arabia
Prof. Hany Nabil Azzam
Heliopolis University Saudi ArabiaBiography
Dr. Hany Nabil is a Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and a Senior Clinical Pharmacist with expertise in pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, and patient care. He earned his PhD from Ain Shams University and Master’s degree from the German University in Cairo. He is an American Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate holder with experience in teaching, clinical research, therapeutic interventions, and pharmaceutical care.
Research Interest
Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Drug Information, Medication Safety, Evidence-Based Medicine, Pharmaceutical Care, and Clinical Research.
Belén Casanova
Junior QA & Documentation Support Switzerland
Belén Casanova
Junior QA & Documentation Support SwitzerlandBiography
Belén Casanova is a Pharmaceutical Sciences professional with an EU Pharmacy Degree and experience working in regulated healthcare and pharmaceutical environments. Her expertise includes documentation management, SOP compliance, inventory control, and quality-focused operational support. She has experience maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance processes under strict regulatory standards. She is currently focused on contributing to pharmaceutical industry roles related to documentation, quality support, and clinical operations.
Research Interest
Belén Casanova’s research interests focus on Pharmaceutical Sciences, Quality Assurance, SOP Compliance, Documentation Management, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Quality Systems, and Pharmaceutical Operational Support.
Prof. Dr. Arif Gok
Kutahya Dumlup?nar UniversityTurkiye
Prof. Dr. Arif Gok
Kutahya Dumlup?nar UniversityTurkiyeBiography
Prof. Dr. Arif Gök is a Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Design Engineering at Kütahya
Dumlupınar University, Türkiye. His research focuses on biomechanics, biomedical
engineering, medical device design, computational mechanics, and advanced
manufacturing technologies. He has extensive expertise in finite element analysis (FEA),
computer-aided engineering (CAE), orthopedic implant design, bone mechanics, surgical
tool optimization, and additive manufacturing for biomedical applications.
Over the past decade, Prof. Gök has led and contributed to numerous research projects
addressing the mechanical behavior of orthopedic fixation systems, bone drilling processes,
implant performance, and patient-specific biomedical devices. His work integrates
computational modeling, experimental validation, and engineering design to improve the safety,
functionality, and clinical performance of medical technologies.
He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed international publications, several engineering
textbooks, and a patent related to orthopedic surgical technologies. He has also participated in
TÜBİTAK- and EU-funded research projects, serving as principal investigator, researcher, and
expert trainer. His scientific contributions have been published in leading journals in
biomechanics, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering, while he actively serves as
reviewer and editorial board member for numerous international journals.
His current research interests include computational biomechanics, orthopedic implant
optimization, medical device innovation, patient-specific implant design, additive
manufacturing in healthcare, and AI-assisted engineering approaches for biomedical
applications. Through interdisciplinary collaborations with clinicians and engineers, he aims to
develop innovative engineering solutions that enhance diagnosis, surgical procedures, and
patient outcomes.
Research Interest
Dr. Olivera J. Bogunovi
McLean Hospital
central Illinois,USA
Dr. Olivera J. Bogunovi
McLean Hospitalcentral Illinois,USA
Biography
Olivera J. Bogunovic, MD, is the medical director of McLean’s Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction Outpatient Program at McLean Hospital. She divides her time between clinical and administrative and teaching activities, which include teaching medical students and residents as well as addiction and geriatric fellows.
Dr. Bogunovic’s scholarly work and primary area of clinical innovation is in two major areas of investigation: developing effective treatments for benzodiazepine use disorders and developing innovative treatments for elderly patients with substance use disorders.
Research Interest
Dr. Bogunovic’s scholarly work and primary area of clinical innovation is in two major areas of investigation: developing effective treatments for benzodiazepine use disorders and developing innovative treatments for elderly patients with substance use disorders.
