Plenary Speakers
Prof. Kenneth R Pelletier
University of California
USA
Prof. Kenneth R Pelletier
University of CaliforniaUSA
Biography
Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD – is a Clinical Professor of Medicine, Family and Community Medicine, and Psychiatry in the Departments of Medicine and in Psychiatry at the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco (UCSF) where he is Director of the Corporate Health Improvement Program (CHIP). Dr. Pelletier is also Chairman of the American Health Association, is a Vice President with American Specialty Health (ASH), and served on the Board of Directors of the Rancho la Puerta Resort/Spa. Prior to these positions, Dr. Pelletier served as Clinical Professor, of Medicine, Family Medicine, and as Professor of Public Health at the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Also he served as Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine; was Director of the Stanford Corporate Health Program (SCHP); and was Director of the NIH funded Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at Stanford (CAMPS). From 1974 until joining the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Pelletier held a dual appointment as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry, University of California School of Medicine in San Francisco (UCSF).
Speech Title
Change Your Genes – Change Your Life: Epigenetics of Longevity
Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld
Reichman University
Israel
Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld
Reichman UniversityIsrael
Biography
Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld is a world-renowned expert in autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. He served as Head of the Department of Medicine at Sheba Medical Center, Israel (1984–2011) and founded and directed the Center for Autoimmune Diseases (1985–2017). He held the Laura Schwarz-Kipp Chair for Research of Autoimmune Diseases at Tel Aviv University and was appointed as a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities in 2019.
Prof. Shoenfeld has published over 2,230 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals including Nature, New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, and Journal of Clinical Investigation, with more than 130,000 citations (H-index >130). He has authored or edited 35 books, including The Mosaic of Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Disorders, and contributed more than 400 book chapters.
He is the founding editor of IMAJ (Israel Medical Association Journal), past chief editor of Autoimmunity Reviews, and has served on the editorial boards of 32 journals. His research covers vaccination, POTS, and autoimmune syndromes, and he has provided expert testimony in numerous medico-legal cases.
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Dr. Ghanshyam Heda
Mississippi University
USA
Dr. Ghanshyam Heda
Mississippi UniversityUSA
Biography
Dr. Heda teaches a variety of courses (face-to-face and online) at Mississippi University for Women at Columbus, MS. These courses include, Human Anatomy & Physiology, General Biology, Comparative Anatomy, Senior Seminar, and a special topic course 'Protein Misfolding & Human Diseases'. Dr. Heda also conduct undergraduate research in the area of protein biochemistry, specifically on cystic fibrosis.
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Prof. Chandravathany Devadawson
Eastern University
Sri Lanka
Prof. Chandravathany Devadawson
Eastern UniversitySri Lanka
Biography
Chandravathany Devadawson is a Professor in Zoology and researcher attached Eastern University, Sri Lanka. She has completed, PhD in Food Science and Nutritional health in Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan, M.Phil in Fish Microbiology and Immunology (1998) in University of Aberdeen, UK, M.Sc in Aquatic Pathobiology (1993) in University of Stirling, UK and B.Sc in Zoology Hons (1986) in University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. She is in academic service for more than 35 years and has been in many high executive positions in Eastern University, Sri Lanka, including Acting Vice Chancellor and Rector of Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. She is a life member of National and International Scientific Associations and reviewer for Ministry of Science and Technology. She has published 35 full papers in SCI/Peer reviewed journals and five books She has been as resource person, consultant and expert for many National and International projects. She has received many national and International awards including distinguished professor award from queen book. She has been in 20 countries and made academic and research interaction among scholars.
Speech Title
Fate of Omega-3 fatty acids in the Fish and its pattern of Consumption and Cardiovascular Health
Dr. Mehran Khan
Nursing Director, Tertiary Care Public-Sector Hospitals
Pakistan
Dr. Mehran Khan
Nursing Director, Tertiary Care Public-Sector HospitalsPakistan
Biography
Mehran Khan is an experienced nursing leader and educator with over 14 years of service in nursing administration, clinical practice, and teaching. He holds an MSN, MPH, and BSN. He has served as Nursing Director in tertiary care public-sector hospitals, where he led nursing services, quality improvement, and professional development initiatives.
Alongside his administrative role, he works as an Associate Professor, contributing to nursing education, curriculum planning, and leadership development. Mr. Khan is committed to advancing nursing practice, strengthening nursing governance, and improving patient care standards in Pakistan.
Speech Title
Foot Health of Nurses Working In a tertiary care hospital
Dr. Mahesh Bhatt
Founder of MMBSHS Trust
India
Dr. Mahesh Bhatt
Founder of MMBSHS TrustIndia
Biography
Dr. Mahesh Bhatt is a surgeon, author, researcher, and public health consultant with over 3 decades of clinical experience. He has worked with Government, Nongovernment, Academic, and Corporate Organizations. His work has focused on the spiritual dimension of health, climate change and health, health advocacy, medical ethics, public health systems, health promotion, and well-being. He is a regular speaker at national and international forums, seminars, and academic institutions. He is a member of the ASI, IPHA, IMA, Institutional Ethics Committee of HNB Garhwal University, WMA, IUHPE, IHLA, GCHA, INSS, SMN, and Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education. He is the author of four books: Spiritual Health, The Year 2020: The Corona and Chaos, Spirituality: Neurobiology at Our Best, and The Inquisitive: Neurobiological Ecosystem of Spirituality, Religions, Philosophies, and Science Inside the Human Brain.
Speech Title
The Human Thought Model based on Evolutionary Biology in Defining and Training of the Spiritual Dimension of Health in Public Health
