Invited Speakers
Mr. Erind Thartori
Albanian UniversityAlbania
Mr. Erind Thartori
Albanian UniversityAlbaniaBiography
Erind Thartori is a senior nursing professional and healthcare leader based in Tirana, Albania. He currently serves as Sector Manager and Chief Nurse at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center (QSUNT), where he oversees medical technical sciences staff and is a member of the Hospital Infection Control Committee. He has extensive experience in hospital administration, nursing supervision, and staff training.
He is also an active academic lecturer at Luarasi University and Albanian University. A PhD Candidate in Medical Sciences at the University of Medicine, Tirana, he holds advanced qualifications in Nursing, Hospital Management, and Law. Mr. Thartori has presented at several national and international conferences and has contributed to the development of nursing care protocols and professional competencies in Albania.
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From traditional therapy towards gene therapy, the role of the nurse in the management of patients with ALS and SOD1 mutation treated with tofersen.
Dr. Michelle Howarth
Health and Special Care at Edge Hill University United Kingdom
Dr. Michelle Howarth
Health and Special Care at Edge Hill University United KingdomBiography
Dr. Michelle Howarth is a Professor of Health and Social Care in the Nursing & Midwifery faculty at Edge Hill University, UK. She specializes in social prescribing and the use of nature-based, person-centred approaches to support health and wellbeing, especially for people with long-term conditions. She is deeply involved in promoting personalised care, leading national interest groups for nurses in social prescribing, and designing curricula and placement experiences that integrate these practices. Michelle chairs the national PerCIE group (Personalised Care Interprofessional Education Network) and also leads the Nursing & Midwifery Special Interest Group of the National Social Prescribing Network. She works on projects evaluating placement expansion, student learning, and ways to integrate public health and social care nursing.
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Mr. Daniele Ciofi
PhD in Nursing scienceItaly
Mr. Daniele Ciofi
PhD in Nursing scienceItalyBiography
Daniele Ciofi, PhD in Nursing Science and Public Health, is affiliated with Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Meyer – IRCCS and Università di Roma Tor Vergata, and is based in Bucine, Tuscany, Italy. His work focuses on advancing nursing practice and public health through research, education and clinical innovation. His research interests include pediatric and neonatal nursing, patient safety and quality improvement, evidence-based clinical practice, nursing education and workforce development, community and maternal-child health, health systems and policy, and the application of health informatics to improve care delivery. He is committed to translating research into practice to improve outcomes for patients, families and healthcare systems.
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Prof. Lalit Kodzo
Registered Mental Health Nurse China
Prof. Lalit Kodzo
Registered Mental Health Nurse ChinaBiography
Lalit Dzifa Kodzo is a dedicated mental health nurse and lecturer currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing at Zhengzhou University, China. He holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Education in Health Science (Psychiatry) from institutions in Ghana, and has accumulated extensive experience in clinical psychiatry, mental health education, and research, particularly within Ghana and China. His work encompasses clinical practice, community mental-health initiatives, and academic teaching in the field of psychiatric nursing
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Dr. Davoud Shojaeizadeh
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iran
Dr. Davoud Shojaeizadeh
Tehran University of Medical Sciences IranBiography
Dr. Davoud Shojaeizadeh is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Health Education and Health Promotion. He earned his Ph.D. from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, at the age of 35. Currently, he serves as a full professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where he has contributed extensively to teaching, research, and mentoring in public health disciplines.
With over 55 research papers published in reputed international journals, Dr. Shojaeizadeh has made significant scholarly contributions to health promotion, behavioral sciences, and community-based interventions. His work emphasizes the development and evaluation of health education programs, preventive healthcare strategies, and evidence-based approaches to improving population health outcomes.
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Dr. Daryle Wane
Nurse Consultant-Florida United States
Dr. Daryle Wane
Nurse Consultant-Florida United StatesBiography
Dr. Wane has a PhD in Nursing Science as well as a master’s degree from the University of South Florida and is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She also has undergraduate degrees in Nutrition and Nursing from Brooklyn College and Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing. After 32 years, Dr. Wane has retired from PHSC and now is focused on the role of Nurse Consultant. She has published numerous supplements in textbooks as well as journal articles, continues to serve as an editorial board member and peer reviewer for several journal publications. She is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society and a CCNE evaluator.
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The Importance of BP Monitoring During & After the Pregnancy Experience.
Dr. Fahad Alsufayan
National Guard Health AffairsSaudi Arabia
Dr. Fahad Alsufayan
National Guard Health AffairsSaudi ArabiaBiography
Fahad Alsufayan has a long experience in the field of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Currently, he is the head of neonatology department at Dr.Sulaiman AlHabib Hospital, Saudi Arabia. He hold an Executive Master in Business Administration ( EMBA) and Diploma in Research methodology. He has vast multifaced experience in healthcare system , as a clinician , researcher, and executive administrator.
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Dr. Hayfa Hamed Almutary
King Abdulaziz UniversitySaudi Arabia
Dr. Hayfa Hamed Almutary
King Abdulaziz UniversitySaudi ArabiaBiography
Dr. Almutary has awarded the PhD degree from Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. She is a registered nurse for more than 14 years. She has previous experience as clinical instructor and educator. Her specialty in renal nursing and her research of interest related to chronic diseases particularly chronic kidney disease, symptom assessment and management, quality of life, medication safety and errors. DR. Almutary has many publications that are mainly related to chronic kidney disease. She contributed in several domestic and international conferences. She has significant contribution as a reviewer for several journals. In addition, she is a member of the Reviewers panel for Journal of Advanced Nursing
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Dr. Minerva Kelada
Matriarch of Community Healthcare US
Dr. Minerva Kelada
Matriarch of Community Healthcare USBiography
Dr. Minerva Mervat Kelada is a seasoned and dynamic medical professional with over 30 years of experience as a physician, director, administrator, and owner of urgent care centers and rural health clinics. A founding member of community healthcare initiatives, she currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of the Imperial County Physician Medical Group, where she provides leadership and mentorship to young physicians, recognizing the responsibility involved in guiding the next generation of medical professionals. Based in Calexico, California (USA), Dr. Kelada comes from a multi-generational Greek heritage and moved to the United States over four decades ago, earning her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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Vaccinations in relation to Covid .
Dr. Santosh Kumar Mishra
SNDT Womens UniversityIndia
Dr. Santosh Kumar Mishra
SNDT Womens UniversityIndiaBiography
Dr. Santosh Kumar Mishra is Independent Researcher (Scholar), having retired from Population Education Resource Centre, Department of Lifelong Learning & Extension, S.N.D.T. Women's University, Mumbai, India. He underwent training in demography & acquired Ph. D. He has authored 6 booklets, 4 books, 31 book chapters, 109 journal articles, 2 monographs, 7 research studies, & 119 papers for national & international conferences (some with bursary). He has been awarded with Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, & 2024; and conferred with Excellence of Research Award for outstanding contribution & recognition in the field of agriculture in 2021.
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Mrs. Kristina Amores-Hudson
Director of NursingSaudi Arabia
Mrs. Kristina Amores-Hudson
Director of NursingSaudi ArabiaBiography
Mrs. Kristina Amores-Hudson is an accomplished nursing leader currently serving as the Director of Nursing at the Emergency Care Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With extensive experience in emergency and acute care services, she is recognized for her strong leadership, commitment to clinical excellence, and dedication to advancing quality patient care. Her professional expertise includes nursing administration, staff development, patient safety, and implementation of best practices in emergency healthcare settings. Mrs. Amores-Hudson continues to play a key role in strengthening nursing standards and fostering excellence in multidisciplinary healthcare delivery.
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Designing Safety at the Front Door: Nurse-Led Triage Redesign for High-Reliability Emergency Care
Prof. Laura Cline
MGH Institute of Health Professions United States
Prof. Laura Cline
MGH Institute of Health Professions United StatesBiography
Laura Cline, DNP, FNP-BC, CPNP, RN is an Assistant Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiometabolic and advanced heart failure care. Her academic and clinical work focuses on the integration of GLP-1 receptor agonists into chronic heart failure management using phenotype-driven, CHF zone-based protocols aligned with guideline-directed medical therapy.
Dr. Cline’s scholarship emphasizes translating emerging cardiovascular and metabolic trial data into structured, scalable care models for patients with obesity, diabetes, HFpEF, and HFrEF. She is the founder of a telehealth-based cardiometabolic practice that operationalizes safe GLP-1 initiation and longitudinal outcomes assessment.
As a clinician-educator and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Cline is committed to advancing evidence-based innovation, implementation science, and provider education at the intersection of metabolic disease and heart failure care.
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Phenotype-Specific Integration of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Heart Failure: A Cardiology-Focused Clinical Framework
