Sports Medicine and Fitness

Dr. James Stoxen, D.C. (Video Bio), owns and operates Team Doctors Chiropractic Treatment and Training Center. Team Doctors is one of the first care centers in the world to combine chiropractic care, therapy, active rehabilitation and strength training for world class athletes in a private rehab training center for competitions. Dr. Stoxen also provides “on-site” chiropractic care and anti-aging consultation and care to numerous top celebrity entertainers all over the world. Dr. Stoxen also has an extensive background in sports medicine. In 2008, he was inducted into the prestigious National Fitness Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was also inducted into the Personal Trainers Hall of Fame Also in 2012 he was appointed to serve on the prestigious, Global Advisory Board, of The International Sports Hall of Fame as well as being appointed to the Advisory Board for the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners.

Chiropractic care, Active rehabilitation

Dr. Gonzalo was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he completed his medical training specialising in general medicine. He settled in Barcelona five years ago and completed a further specialisation in Sports Medicine and Health at the CAR (High Performance Athletes Center). He has specialized in physiology performance and cardiology assessment. Dr. Gonzalo has also been trained in neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and is passionate about mindfulness and meditation practice.He is closely related to sports. This interest in wellbeing and the body-mind balance is the reason why he has trained as swimming instructor, sports chiropractor, an aqua-therapy rehabilitation specialist and vinyasa and informed yoga instructor. Currently working as Team Doctor for at The Club Natació Atletic Barceloneta Team in Barcelona and also helping iroman threeathletes , ultramarathonists and cyclists reach a higher level of perfomance.

Sports Cardiology and performance

Ari Gronich, “The Performance Therapist” Founder and CEO of Achieve Health USA LLC, is the creator and innovator of the Performance Therapy Academy Master Education System. Ari has been trained in disciplines within the fields of bodywork, kinesiology, nutrition, health, and sports therapy. He has over 25,000 hours of hands-on work and 5000 plus hours of education as well as having trained hundreds of therapists in the field. Ari’s passion is to inspire health professionals to shift the way they think so that they create a dream practice based on patient and client results.

Bodywork, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Health and Sports therapy

Dr. Vishal Jani graduated from one of the largest medical school in Asia, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad and pursued his postgraduate training at Michigan State University and as a neurology resident and subsequently as a chief resident in the Department of Neurology. His sustained research interest in endovascular treatment of neurological diseases allowed him to subsequently finish a Vascular Neurology and Neuro-Interventional Surgery. Fellowship under the mentorship of eminent national leaders in the Division of Neuro-Interventional Surgery at Michigan State University. Dr. Vishal Jani received several awards and honors as an active junior faculty committee member in Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology and Society of Neuro-Interventional Surgery and many other national and international professional organizations. He is actively involved in research as well published in peer-reviewed journals.

His current area of research interest includes Endovascular stroke and cerebral aneurysm treatment and strategic planning and Delivery of the treatment through legislative implementation to create state of the art Neuro-Intervenrtional surgical care.

Dr. Zabeen Mahuwala is a Neurology Specialist in Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated with honors in 2003. Having more than 14 years of diverse experiences, especially in NEUROLOGY, Dr. Zabeen Mahuwala affiliates with many hospitals including University Of Kentucky Hospital, Rockcastle Regional Hospital & Respiratory Care Ct, and cooperates with other doctors and specialists in medical group Kentucky Medical Services Foundation,

neurology

Dr Mo Akmal is the Director of The London Spine Unit, a private practice facility based at Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth and currently the Lead Clinician for Orthopaedic and Trauma at St Marys Hospital. He is also the Clinical and Educational Supervisor for Orthopaedic Trainees at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trusts and am responsible for overseeing the educational and clinical progress of trainees through the surgical training programme. His accountability lies with the newly formed London School of Surgery. The role involves assessments and appraisals of Foundation year and Specialist Trainees in Orthopaedics. The Multidisciplinary Spine Service at St Marys Hospital was one of the key projects of Dr Mo Akmal on the NHS. By engaging pain rheumatologists, specialist consultants, radiologists, psychologists, allied health professionals and nurse specialists we have enhanced our productivity and reduced waiting times for patients on the NHS. He has been pivotal in the establishment of a Community based musculoskeletal Triage system for Kensington & Chelsea PCT and Westminster PCT and led in developing protocols for referral into seconday care and developed clinical links with oncology, neurosurgery, ortho surgery, neurology, radiology, physiotherapy and rheumatology in setting up a spinal surgical service at St Marys. They are developing a unique sacral tumour surgery service and I have been offered an honorary contract at The Royal Marsden Hospital to support this complex work. They are now a Tertiary centre for spine surgery

Dr Mo Akmal is very committed in developing tissue engineering programme for musculoskeletal disorders. He has both theoretical and practical knowledge of processes, governing regulations, patenting issues and techniques involved in Tissue engineering articular cartilage and spinal discs.

Pier Paolo Mura is an orthopedic specialist in scoliosis and an expert in spinal surgery. He also serves as a professor at La Sapienza University of Rome, Polo Pontino and Chair in Orthopedics contract. He is specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology and diagnostic radiology. He is the Director of the Department of Orthopedics; and Founder and Director of the Unit Complex Spine Surgery Center and Scoliosis Surgery Section. He is the Head of Unit of Orthopaedics and Regional Delegate of the Italian Society of Spine Surgery GIS (Italian Scoliosis Group) as well as an active member of SRS (Scoliosis Research Society). He is also Scientific Director of the research project on biomaterials in spine surgery at the Science and Technology Park in Pula.

Spinal surgery

Dr Mohammad D. Alfawareh did his Medical Degree (MBBS) in Jordan University Medical School Amman, Jordan. He is also Consultant orthopedic & spine surgeon, Spine department, NNI, KFMC, Saudi Arabia. He has also been a editorial board member ofOrthopedic and Rheumotolgy Journal. He has membership in many societies like Saudi Arabian Orthopedic Society, AO Spine North America, Jordanian Orthopedic Society, association for Orthopedic Surgeons and many more membership he holds. His current research is on Definition for the open-spine surgery simulator, combined project with University of Montreal, Montreal Canada, aim to create and design spine simulator that can be used to train junior surgeon about spine surgery; MAGEC Rods Promising Technology but can lead to Catastrophic Failure, case report, submitted to Spine Journal; Is decompression necessary for thoracolumbar burst fractures with retropulsed fragment in the canal in neurologically intact patients, treated by minimal invasive spine surgery?, submitted to Journal of Spine Disorders Techniques. He holds mny research experience like- Combination of elective preoperative vertebral artery stenting with O arm assisted navigation in cervical spine tumor excision; In Thoracolumbar fractures treated by MISS; Pseudotail, scoliosis and polysyndactly and many more

Musculoskeletal & spine tumors Pediatric and adults deformity Complex Spine Surgery. Occipto-cervical junction Deformity and scoliosis

He is Specialist in neurosurgery and spinal surgery and also Consultant of the General Command of the Carabinieri, Army of Rome. He is also member of AANS, NASS, EANS, AOSpine, Euro Spine foundation, Argospine and many more. He is also Editor in Chief Journal of Spine, Editor in Chief Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience.

Anterior and Posterior spine surgery; cranio-cervical junction surgery, pain therapy; minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery plugs; spinal neurooncology, Application of hemocomponents surgery in spines; spine trauma, neurotraumatology, biomolecular research for bone augmentation

Kai-Ming Fu, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center. Dr. Fu obtained his undergraduate degrees from Stanford University and his medical and graduate training in the MD/PhD program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After completing his residency and chief residency in neurosurgery at the University of Virginia, Dr. Fu completed a combined neurosurgical and orthopedic spine fellowship at the University of Virginia under Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, where he received advanced training in deformity, reconstructive, and oncological spine surgery. Dr. Fu combines his clinical interests in deformity, reconstructive, revision, and tumor surgery with active research in clinical outcomes. His work has been presented at multiple national and international meetings and been published in journals such as Spine, Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurophysiology, and Journal of Neuroscience. He has been nominated for and won multiple awards at meetings such as the Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. His work has been featured in Spinal News and Orthopedics Today

deformity, reconstructive, revision, and tumor surgery with active research in clinical outcomes

Francesco Massari MD, PhD, is an Interventional Neuroradiologist at the University of Massachusetts, MA, USA. Dr. Massari obtained his Medical Degree, Ph.D. and Master Degree at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Italy. He completed two fellowship programs in Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, respectively at the Medical University of South Carolina, SC, USA and University of Massachusetts, MA, USA; where he received an advanced training in Brain and Spine Interventional Radiology. His research spans areas including the cerebrovascular pathology and spinal disease. He is Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator in several clinical and laboratory international trials. He is an active member of several European and American Medical Societies, among which the American Medical Association (AMA), American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS), American Society of Spine Radiology (ASSR), European Society of Radiology (ESR) and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE), as well as reviewer for multiple International Scientific Journals. His work has been presented at multiple national and international meetings and been published in scientific journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, Spine, Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery, Neuroradiology, Skeletal Radiology, Neurographics. He has been nominated for and won multiple awards at the American Society of Spine Radiology (ASSR) Annual Meeting for his research on spinal minimally invasive treatments.

spine Radiology,Spinal Tumors

Dr. Juliana Fort is a clinical associate professor at the LSU Health Shreveport Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. She serves as the associate director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship and the director of the psychiatry medical student clerkship. After completing her psychiatric residency and child and adolescent fellowship in the psychiatry department at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Fort graduated from the LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine. She is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and board certified in geriatric, forensic, addiction, and child and adolescent psychiatry. She is a licensed play therapist and supervisor and has a passion for studying expressive art therapies including drama therapy, improvisation, and mindfulness that enhance psychotherapy, wellness, and personal development.

Dr. Juliana Fort's research interests encompass the integration of expressive art therapies, such as drama therapy, improvisation, and mindfulness, into psychotherapy. She is particularly focused on their applications in child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as their impact on personal development and overall wellness. Additionally, her work spans forensic, addiction, and geriatric psychiatry, with an emphasis on innovative therapeutic approaches that enhance mental health outcomes.

W. S. El Masri is an Hon. Clinical Professor of Spinal Injuries at Keele University and Emeritus Consultant Surgeon at The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, UK. With extensive training across the UK and the USA, he became a Consultant Surgeon in Spinal Injuries in 1983. He has treated over 10,000 patients with Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries and pioneered concepts like “Physiological Instability of the Spinal Cord.” A prolific author with over 145 publications, he is a respected figure in spinal injury research and has held prominent positions in international spinal cord societies.

W. S. El Masri's research interests focus on spinal cord injuries, particularly in understanding the biomechanics of spinal instability and the neurological outcomes following injury. He has pioneered concepts such as “Physiological Instability of the Spinal Cord” and “Micro-instability of the injured spine,” and is also dedicated to studying the long-term complications of spinal cord injuries, including bladder cancer and post-traumatic syringomyelia. His work emphasizes the impact of initial injury forces and early management on patient outcomes.

Dr. Jinwei Zhang is a Medicine Professor and Director of the Research Center of Chemical Kinomics at the State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is also a Principal Investigator at the University of Exeter Medical School, UK. His research specializes in ion channels, transporters, and signaling pathways linked to diseases such as stroke and hypertension. Utilizing genetic mouse models, CRISPR/Cas9, and electrophysiology, Dr. Zhang targets ion transporters and kinases to discover new drug targets. He has authored over 100 articles and serves as an editor for multiple scientific journals.

Dr. Jinwei Zhang's research interests focus on the regulation of ion channels, transporters, and signaling pathways in human diseases, particularly stroke and hypertension. He employs advanced techniques like CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, electrophysiology, and genetic mouse models to explore and target these mechanisms, aiming to discover and validate new drug targets. His work is especially centered on cellular chloride homeostasis and cell volume regulation.

Dr. Virginia Wise Berninger is a Professor Emerita at the University of Washington, where she served on the faculty from 1983 to 2016 in Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences and Human Development. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, her expertise spans developmental psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology. Dr. Berninger has been a Principal Investigator on multiple NIH grants focused on writing disabilities and learning disabilities, including brain imaging and genetics. She continues to publish and present on topics related to educational neuroscience and the brain.

Dr. Virginia Wise Berninger's research interests include the neuropsychology of learning disabilities, particularly writing and reading disabilities, as well as the genetics and brain mechanisms underlying dyslexia. She is focused on translating research findings into educational practices, with a strong emphasis on the development and intervention strategies for typical and atypical learning processes.

Ken Ware is the Founder of Neurotricional Sciences Pty Ltd and NeuroPhysics Therapy and Research. With a career spanning health, wellness, and rehabilitation since 1988, he has presented unique research at over 25 major international science conferences. His work has been published in journals such as *Frontiers in Clinical Physiology* and the *World Journal of Neuroscience*. A former Mr. Universe (1994) and national powerlifting and bodybuilding champion, Ken was awarded the Australian Sports Medal by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 for his contributions to Australian sports culture.

Ken Ware's research interests include the integration of neurotricional sciences and physics in understanding and enhancing health and rehabilitation. His work focuses on exploring novel therapeutic approaches for neurological and physiological disorders, using interdisciplinary methods that bridge neuroscience, physiology, and biomechanics. His research aims to advance rehabilitation techniques and improve overall wellness through innovative scientific and practical applications.

A board-certified neurologist with fellowships in vascular neurology and neuroimaging, [Name] boasts over 25 years of experience in delivering high-quality healthcare in hospital, ER, and ambulatory settings. They successfully operated a private practice from 1995 to 2022 and have expertise in Botox, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and Laser Photobiomodulation. With a strong interest in clinical research, [Name] is seeking opportunities to contribute to an institution dedicated to excellence in neurological care and research.

research interests include exploring advanced therapeutic techniques such as Botox, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and Laser Photobiomodulation in neurology. They are particularly focused on clinical research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and advancing knowledge in vascular neurology and neuroimaging

Dr. Alain L. Fymat is the President/CEO and Institute Professor at the International Institute of Medicine & Science. Previously, he was the Executive Vice President/COO at the Weil Institute of Critical Care Medicine and has held academic and research positions at various U.S. and European institutions. His career includes roles as Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Scientific Director at the Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Fymat's current research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, oncology, epigenetics, nanomedicine, and emerging infectious diseases. He has published over 575 scientific works and serves as an editor and reviewer for numerous journals and institutions.

Dr. Alain L. Fymat's research interests encompass neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's), oncology (particularly glioblastoma), epigenetics, nanomedicine, and emerging infectious diseases. His work explores the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in disease progression and the development of novel therapeutic approaches.

Kenneth B. Storey FRSC is a Canadian scientist and Professor of Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. His interdisciplinary research spans biochemistry and molecular biology.

Kenneth B. Storey's research focuses on understanding the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying stress responses, particularly in relation to metabolism and gene expression. His work aims to elucidate how organisms adapt to environmental challenges and physiological stresses at the molecular level.

Dr. James Stoxen, D.C. (Video Bio), owns and operates Team Doctors Chiropractic Treatment and Training Center. Team Doctors is one of the first care centers in the world to combine chiropractic care, therapy, active rehabilitation and strength training for world class athletes in a private rehab training center for competitions. Dr. Stoxen also provides “on-site” chiropractic care and anti-aging consultation and care to numerous top celebrity entertainers all over the world. Dr. Stoxen also has an extensive background in sports medicine. In 2008, he was inducted into the prestigious National Fitness Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was also inducted into the Personal Trainers Hall of Fame Also in 2012 he was appointed to serve on the prestigious, Global Advisory Board, of The International Sports Hall of Fame as well as being appointed to the Advisory Board for the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners.

Chiropractic care, Active rehabilitation

Juan Castellano is a Physiotherapist, President and CEO of Life Pilates (2003)and CEO of Life Kinesis, Juan Castellano is a recognized expert in the prescription of physical exercise for Health. He is a Regular speaker at international conventions, Pilates, wellness and science health congresses. In 2012 he created a method of work to be able to teach more efficiently the anatomy, biomechanics and Kinesitherapy. In November 2017 Juan Castellano will represent Spain as renowned speaker in the fifth World Conference on Physiotherapy in Dubai. He has been a pioneer as presenter in first Spanish conventions on the Pilates method and in the most prestigious Pilates conventions in South America, Europe and Asia where he has shared his approach with the outstanding world leaders

Physiotherapy

Ari Gronich, “The Performance Therapist” Founder and CEO of Achieve Health USA LLC, is the creator and innovator of the Performance Therapy Academy Master Education System. Ari has been trained in disciplines within the fields of bodywork, kinesiology, nutrition, health, and sports therapy. He has over 25,000 hours of hands-on work and 5000 plus hours of education as well as having trained hundreds of therapists in the field. Ari’s passion is to inspire health professionals to shift the way they think so that they create a dream practice based on patient and client results.

Bodywork, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Health and Sports therapy

Dario Furnari is Ph.d. in Applied Biomedical Sciences in the neuroscience and traumatology and neuropharmacology sector.

Physiology, Neuroscience, Bio mechanics, and Biomedical Science

Alan completed his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University in 1995 and his MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine at University of Wales in 2006. He was physiotherapist to Rangers FC (1995-1998), Port Vale FC (1998-2000) and Charlton Athletic FC (2000-2004). In addition, he was physiotherapist for Wales FA (2003-2005) and Glasgow Rocks Pro basketball (2006-2015). He is currently a sports physiotherapist for Scottish FA, Scottish Rugby, British Gymnastics, British Athletics and British Hockey. He also teaches on the National Sports First Aid programme for Scotland and is a student clinical educator for Glasgow Caledonian University’s Physiotherapy programme. FIFA- Diploma in football medicine.

Physiotherapy

Mick Walsh has been a leading and innovative social-emotional resilience and wellbeing author, educator and speaker across Australasia and internationally for many years. As a highly experienced former college leader and an avid researcher of positive psychology, he created the Learning Curve Positive Education and Wellbeing program, which is used in 20 countries globally. It supports coaches, teachers, athletes and students to explore how to become their best possible selves through doing the evidence- based activities in the program. Mick has authored over fifteen wellbeing journals, including one for the 2012 London Olympic athletes from Oceania. Recently Mick was asked to share his knowledge on improving athletes’ performance and wellbeing with Oceania Olympic Administrators and Coaches. Mick is a dynamic and inclusive communicator, who is keenly sought after to present at conferences, to share his expertise on building resilient social-emotional wellbeing through a mindful character strengths’ approach. Mick believes that for young people to be at their best and enjoy meaningful and fulfilling lives, it is essential that they understand how to cultivate and sustain respectful relationships and to believe that other people really do matter.

Positive education, Wellbeing and Resilience

Dr. Gonzalo was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he completed his medical training specialising in general medicine. He settled in Barcelona five years ago and completed a further specialisation in Sports Medicine and Health at the CAR (High Performance Athletes Center). He has specialized in physiology performance and cardiology assessment. Dr. Gonzalo has also been trained in neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and is passionate about mindfulness and meditation practice.He is closely related to sports. This interest in wellbeing and the body-mind balance is the reason why he has trained as swimming instructor, sports chiropractor, an aqua-therapy rehabilitation specialist and vinyasa and informed yoga instructor. Currently working as Team Doctor for at The Club Natació Atletic Barceloneta Team in Barcelona and also helping iroman threeathletes , ultramarathonists and cyclists reach a higher level of perfomance.

Sports Cardiology and performance