Plenary Speakers
Dr. José M Pérez de la Lastra
Scientist at Spanish Research CouncilSpain
Dr. José M Pérez de la Lastra
Scientist at Spanish Research CouncilSpainBiography
Jos M. P rez de la Lastra holds a B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). He earned his Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of C rdoba (UCO) in Spain and completed his postdoctoral research in Dr. B.P. Morgan s group at the University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff, UK. In 2001, he joined the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Dr. P rez de la Lastra currently leads the Biotechnology of Macromolecules group at the Institute of Natural Productos and Agrobiology (IPNA-CSIC). His research focuses on the biotechnological applications of natural immune defense strategies, including antimicrobial peptides and antibodies. Throughout his career, he has authored over 120 research articles and contributed to several book chapters, significantly advancing the field of immunology and biotechnology.
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Dr. Chil-Yong Kang
University of WesternCanada
Dr. Chil-Yong Kang
University of WesternCanadaBiography
Chil-Yong (Yong) Kang, PhD, DSc, FRSC, is a molecular virologist and Professor of Virology in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He conducted his post-graduate study at McMaster University in Canada where he received his Ph.D. in virology in 1971 under the supervision of Professor Ludvik Prevec. He took his three-year postdoctoral training under Professor Howard Temin (1975 Nobel Laureate) at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1971-1974). He received his Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degrees from McMaster University and from Carleton University. He served as a Professor of Microbiology at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas (1974-1982), Professor and Chairman of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine (1982-1992), and as Dean of Science at the University of Western Ontario (1992-1999). Dr. Kang s research in molecular virology includes the development of viral-specific antiviral therapeutic agents and efficacious vaccines against various human viral diseases including hepatitis C, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, MERS, Zika virus microcephaly, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Kang has already developed a second-generation vaccine against the hepatitis B virus and an experimental vaccine against HIV-1 by using state-of-the-art genetic engineering and biotechnology. His SAV001 HIV vaccine based on genetically modified killed whole-HIV-1 has completed Phase I human clinical trial successfully and is currently being prepared for Phase II trial. Dr. Kang has also created a replication-competent recombinant vesicular stomatitis viral vectors as a vaccine platform to develop a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Dr. Kang has published 148 peer reviewed scientific papers and 162 conference proceedings and abstracts in fields of virology, medicine, immunology, and molecular biology. He holds fifteen international biotechnology patents which cover over 70 countries. Dr. Kang has received numerous awards and prizes such as the Korean-Canadian Heritage Award (1989), Award of Excellence of the University of Ottawa (1991), lchun Gold Medal (1998), the Ho-Am Prize in Medicine (1999), Order of Innovation in Science and Technology (Hyeoksin Medal) from Government of Republic of Korea (2002), the McMaster University Distinguished Alumni Award for 2007, Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary International (2008), the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Western Ontario (2009), Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal of the Governor General of Canada (2012), Scientist of the Year Award of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology (2014), and Vanguard Award from Techalliance (2019). Dr. Kang is an elected Life-time Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Academy of Science (since 1993) and an elected Life-time Member of Korean Academy of Science and Technology (since 1997). He continues to serve as a grant selection committee member for various federal granting agencies in Canada and the USA and is a member of the Board of Directors of numerous research institutions and foundations. Dr. Kang has served as a member of the Science Technology Innovation Council (STIC) of Canada for three years. Dr. Kang serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Virology, Journal of Infectious Diseases, Virus Research, Virology, Journal of General Virology, Journal of Biological Chemistry, and the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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Dr. Kadhim Alabady
Dubai Health AuthorityUAE
Dr. Kadhim Alabady
Dubai Health AuthorityUAEBiography
Kadhim Alabady is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has completed his Doctorate degree in Public Health and Epidemiology,
Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology (MSc), Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), all from The Netherlands universities with broad experience driving
research and development (R&D) strategies and operations. He has been registered as an Epidemiologist Grade A with The Netherlands Epidemiological Society.
He has numerous publications in the UK in mental illnesses, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, dementia, autism, COPD, population health, road casualties
and others.
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Dr. Dr. elena Tolstov
Israeli National Rehabilitation Geriatric CenterIsrael
Dr. Dr. elena Tolstov
Israeli National Rehabilitation Geriatric CenterIsraelBiography
MD, PhD was born in Russia, and worked in Russia, Israel, Canada and USA. I'm nationally and internationally recognized expert in Integrative Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Chemical Dependency. I accomplished multiple visiting professorships around the Globe, working with International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, World Health Organization, United Nations promoting innovative methods of treatment.
I combine my clinical practice with academic activities, and had been principal investigator in multiple clinical trials. I conducted research focused on multidisciplinary team assessment of disability, international/vocational rehabilitation, pain management and the physiology of the back and neck muscles. I established collaboration with Karolinska Research Institute, Prof. Jan Sundquist, Professor and Chair, Center for Family and Community Medicine. Mutual research project “Self-reported Study of Mental health and Disability Issues in Fundamental Christians from former Soviet Union” was supported by the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ISPMR).
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