Keynote Speakers
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Kamil
lotus holistic health institute, abu dhabi
UAE
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Kamil
lotus holistic health institute, abu dhabiUAE
Biography
Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamil, M.Sc.; M.Phil.; Ph.D.; D.Sc.; Chartered
Chemist(U.K.) and Fellow Royal Society of Chemistry (London), worked in various
capacities, as in charge of the Drug Standardization lab. CCRUM, Ministry of Health -India, Professor at Hamdard University, India; Professor & Head, Department of
Phytochemistry &Pharmacognostic Science, Zayed Complex for Herbal Research &
Traditional. Medicine(ZCHRTM), Ministry of Health, UAE (1996-2010); Head TCAM
Research at ZCHRTM, Department of Health(DOH)Abu Dhabi (2010-2020). Focal
Point of WHO Collaborative Sheikh Zayed Research Centre, Abu Dhabi, for 8
consecutive years; a recipient of the First Sheikh Zayed International TCAM
Award in Herbal Research (2020), presently working as Director General, Lotus
Holistic Healthcare Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE since 2021; Secretary General & Head,
Scientific Committee for Sheikh Zayed International TCAM Awards .
Dr. Kamil is actively engaged in research on Traditional Complementary and
Integrative Medicine, Medicinal Plants, and Natural Products since 1971. Research
work conducted and guided research in the fields: viz, Chemistry of Natural
Products, Quality control studies, and standardization of herbal plants and products.
Substantially contributed to Drug Research and standardized chemically about 400
phyto-pharmaceutical and 600 single herbal medicines.
He is a recipient of many prestigious honours & awards viz Young Scientist’s Award,
India(1998); Common Wealth Award-London(1992); Convention Award of
Chemical Society-India(1993); Hakim Ajmal Khan Shield (CCRUM-Govt. of India at
Grant Medical College, Bombay 1992); Academic Grant from Association of
Common Wealth Universities –London(1992); Academic Exchange Fellowship
from Association of Common Wealth Universities –London(1993); Acted as an
expert on the panel of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), India,2000. ; Man
of the year 2002, ABI, USA; Hakim Ajmal Khan Global Award in Unani Medicine,
India(2014); Honorary Trustee, International Unani Forum (Oct’2022 -March
2025). More than 820 research papers in reputed journals & and presentations at
international conferences are to his credit. Focal Point and Expert of the WHO –
2007-2014, 2018-2022. Associated with the World Health Organization (WHO) in
the revision of the Benchmark for International Standards of Unani Medicine
Terminology and Training of Unani Medicine, as its drafting expert and their
subsequent reviews. He has been assigned to support the WHO in translating a
document from Arabic to English under an Agreement for the Performance of
Work (APW). He had been invited as an advisor for the WHO-10-year Traditional
Medicine strategy (1925-34) at a meeting held in October 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia. Honorary Trustee of International Unani Forum, India, October 2022 till
date. Honorary member of the International Association for Unani Medicine
(IAUM)by the Faculty of Eastern
Medicine, Karachi, since 1922.Member of
Editorial Board of “Hamdard Medicus” Karachi, since 2024. Conferred upon Aqs
e-Mohar –Nabwi, Hamdard University Karachi,19th Dec 2022.Reviewer on the
Hamdard Pharmacopoeia of Unani Medicine,Pakistan. Dr. Kamil produced 34 Ph.D.
and M.Phil. students besides a large number of M.Sc. Project theses and 50 Interns.
chaired a large no. of scientific sessions, delivered talks as plenary, & invited
speakers at various International Conferences.More than 820 published research
papers and international conferences are at his credit,having widely cited more
than 9000 places, 703 in Academia alone. Receipient of Golden Visa, in Talented
Person Category in Abu Dhabi , for 10 year
Speech Title
Traditional Medicine use in Public Health and Nursing
Dr. Vaidya Balasubramaniam
Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals
Australia
Dr. Vaidya Balasubramaniam
Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District HospitalsAustralia
Biography
Vaidya Bala is a Senior Staff Specialist Consultant in Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Medicine at the Rehabilitation Units in Port Kembla and Wollongong hospitals, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD). His qualifications include MBBS, FAFRM(RACP), Fellow of the European Stroke Council, Certified Independent Medical Examiner, Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education and Leadership, Associate Fellowship with Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators. He is currently the Clinical Lead in Neurological Rehabilitation in ISLHD, Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong, Education Coordinator for Advanced training in Rehabilitation Medicine, Co-chair Pharmacy Committee and Senior Examiner FAFRM(RACP). Clinical Lead in Neurological Rehabilitation ISLHD. Senior Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine ISLHD.Honorary Senior Lecturer UOW. Vising Medical officer Shellharbour Private Hospital. Education coordinator for Advanced training in Rehabilitation Medicine-ISLHD. Co-Chair Pharmacy committee-ISLHD. Senior examiner FAFRM(RACP) court of examiners.
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Dr. Banaz Star Shirko
Microbiologist scientist & Founder of B Vanille Ltd
United Kingdom
Dr. Banaz Star Shirko
Microbiologist scientist & Founder of B Vanille LtdUnited Kingdom
Biography
Dr. Banaz Star Shirko is a microbiologist scientist, educator, and founder with expertise spanning genetics, medical microbiology, and antimicrobial resistance. Her research has focused on food safety and foodborne diseases, developing novel intervention and control strategies against pathogenic bacteria. She combines scientific research with public engagement, sustainability, and ethical innovation. As Founder of B Vanille Ltd, she leads a science led, plant based skincare and educational platform. She is a member of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), the Microbiology Society, Applied Microbiology International (AMI), and the Association of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA).
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Dr. Federico Benetti
President of the Benetti Foundation
USA
Dr. Federico Benetti
President of the Benetti FoundationUSA
Biography
Professor Benetti was born and studied Medicine in Argentina. He is President of the Benetti Foundation, through which he has trained surgeons and established centers in 45 countries worldwide. He developed five original techniques in heart surgery and holds more than 25 patents in the USA. In 2003, he performed the first stem cell implant in the heart in conjunction with a coronary artery bypass graft. In 2005, he conducted the only trial of fetal stem cells in patients with end-stage idiopathic cardiomyopathy. He has countless publications, presentations, and awards from around the world and is considered, among other things, the Father of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Speech Title
Surgical transplantation of Fetal Stem Cells in Terminal Heart Failure
Prof Dr. Chee Kong Yap
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia
Prof Dr. Chee Kong Yap
Universiti Putra MalaysiaMalaysia
Biography
Prof. Yap has been working as a full professor at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) since 2021. Prof. Yap has been an academician for more than 24 years at UPM and 29 years as a researcher. Prof Yap has supervised more than 110 undergraduates and 37 postgraduate students in the fields of ecotoxicology, environmental biology, environmental sciences, water quality and ecotoxicological genetics. Now, he is very passionate on Environmental Psychology and Environmental Leadership. Prof. Yap has published more than 450 papers in refereed academic journals, 7 books (three published in NOVA Science Publishers, USA; He is the author of two books that have been published in six different languages globally) and 39 book chapters. Until March 2026, 298 of them have been indexed in Elsevier’s Scopus with an H-index of 39 (>4909 citations). Prof Yap has also been invited as an honorary Editorial Board member for more than 50 international academic journals. Prof Yap has been an invited visiting researcher at National lnstitute of Environmental Studies, Tsukuba (Japan). Nationally, Prof Yap has been officially appointed as an Adjunct Professor at the INTI International University Malaysia. Internationally, being recognized as World's Top 2% Scientist (Life-time category) since 2021, Prof. Yap has been officially appointed as a Visiting Professor at Kobe University between 2021-2024 (Japan). Now, he has been appointed as a Research Fellow at Kobe University starting April 2024.
Speech Title
Biomonitoring of Potentially Toxic Metals in Freshwater Food Resources: Environmental Gradient and Human Health Risk Implications in Peninsular Malaysia
Mrs. Kristina Amores-Hudson
Director of Nursing
Saudi Arabia
Mrs. Kristina Amores-Hudson
Director of NursingSaudi Arabia
Biography
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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Prof. Fuad Fuad Fares
University of Haifa
Israel
Prof. Fuad Fuad Fares
University of HaifaIsrael
Biography
Fuad Fares is a Full Professor (Emeritus) in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, specializing in Human Biology and related fields. He has held academic positions across departments including Human Biology, Biology, and Evolutionary and Environmental Biology. His research focuses on the structure and function of glycoprotein hormones, gene transfer, and the development of long-acting recombinant proteins used in clinical treatments, contributing to innovations such as ELONVA, Somatrogon, and long-acting erythropoietin. In addition, his work explores cancer biology, particularly apoptotic mechanisms and novel therapeutic strategies. He has also identified genetic alterations linked to human diseases and familial cancers. Prof. Fares is the founder of biotechnology startups including PROLOR Biotechnology and CanCurX, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into practical medical applications.
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Prof. Mohammad Rabbani Khorasgani
University of Tehran
Iran
Prof. Mohammad Rabbani Khorasgani
University of TehranIran
Biography
Professor Mohammad Rabbani Khorasgani is a Professor of Microbiology at the University of Isfahan, Iran, with over three decades of academic, research, and teaching experience. He obtained his DVM and PhD in Microbiology from the University of Tehran and completed a sabbatical at the University of Messina, Italy, in the field of immunology and biotherapy.
His research focuses on probiotics, natural antimicrobial products, infectious diseases, bovine colostrum, antibiotic resistance, and interdisciplinary studies linking lifestyle, culture, bioethics, and health, with a particular emphasis on Islamic lifestyle perspectives. Professor Rabbani has published extensively, including numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and authored books in microbiology, probiotics, infectious diseases, and health-related lifestyle studies.
He has actively contributed to international and national scientific conferences as a speaker and researcher and has supervised many postgraduate students. His work bridges basic microbiological research with clinical, public health, and ethical applications, making him a respected scholar in both biomedical sciences and interdisciplinary health research.
Speech Title
Public Health Ethics as recommended in Islamic texts
Prof. Pratap Chand Mali
University of Rajasthan
India
Prof. Pratap Chand Mali
University of RajasthanIndia
Biography
Professor Pratap Chand Mali dis Ph. D. from Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He is working as HoD, Specialization: Ph. D. – Reproductive Biology/ Physiology.
Prof. Mali served in University and Other Institutes in Administration and in many Academic /Professional Bodies and Published 125 research papers in National and International Journals of repute.
He is Visited Abroad for Conference to Present Papers, Washington Dc and New York, USA 2007Hong Kook 2008, Macau, China 2008Kulalmpur and Kuching, Malaysia 2009, Munich and Geistag, Germany 2010, Vienna, Austria 2010 and Bangkok, Thailand 2013
He is a life Member of (i) Life Member: Indian Science Congress Association (ii) Life Member: Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility (ISSRF) (iii) Life member: Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE). (iv) Indo Global Healthcare Research Foundation.
He is Associated with 11 Journals in Editorial Boards.
Prof. Mali has been Participated as invited speaker chair sessions in more than 100 in Seminars/ Symposium/Conference/Workshops in India and abroad.
He has completed three Major Research Projects completed or ongoing
University Grants Commission (UGC), CRO, Bhopal has sanctioned a Minor Research Project entitled “Evaluation of antifertility effects of some plants extract in male albino rats”iiUGCNew Delhi has sanctioned a Major GCResearch Project entitled “Reversible contraceptive efficacy and safety evaluations of Withaferin-A and Withanolide-A in male rats: A biochemical and ultra-structural investigation”, iii Department of Science and Technology (DST) Govt. of Rajasthan, Jaipur has sanctioned a Major Research Project entitled “Screening of spermicidal and reversible contraceptive activities of Cassia occidentalis in male albino rats” and currently serving as a Principal Investigator, MHRD- Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0 Program) Thematic Project No. 5. Titled "Nanoparticles in Healthcare, Sustainable Agriculture and Waste Water Management” sanctioned to Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Rs. 689.54 lakhs
He Received Awards/ Honor’s conferred 1. Asia-Pacific Council on Contraception Talents Encouragement Award at Macau, China Dec. 4-6, 2008. ii. Conferred: Best Citizen of India Award, 2010.Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Samman 2023.Special Attendee- World Environment Day Summit 2023- 5th Edition Organized by Rajasthan Environment and Energy Conservation Centre, at Hotel Clark Amer Jaipur on 4th June 2023. Excellence in Reviewing Award 2023 by Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research. In World 2 percent Scientist and University Rankings 2021,2023, 2024
He organized Conference/ Workshop includes-International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diabetes Research & Health (ICMADRH - 2010),National Workshop on Biomedical Instruments & Technologies (NWBIT- 20150, International E -Conference on Echoes of COVID-19 on Human Health: Present and Future Therapeutic Landscape August 11 – 12, 2021,Application of Nanotechnology in Transformation of Environment, Agriculture and Healthcare” (ICANTEAGH-2023) at Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on November 3 rd -4 th 2023.
Speech Title
Antifertility Studies of certain xerophytic plants in male albino rats
