Herbal & Traditional Medicine

Dr. Yurasek received his Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine and his PhD from Guang Zhao University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is Associate Professor at National University of Health Sciences, and past Chair of the Oriental Medicine Department, and Vice President of the World Federation of Acupuncture Societies (WFAS). He received his initial training from Drs. Yinlun Han and Diabetes Specialist Dr.Wang Yang, both 3rd generation practitioners from Shenyang, China. Dr. Yurasek has been in practice since 1985 and teaching since 1988. He has presented various research papers at 4 Annual Society of Acupuncture Research Meetings and 2 World Federation of Acupuncture Society Meetings.

acupuncture, herbal medicine

Bert Little, Ph.D., Professor of Health Management and Systems Sciences, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville has an extensive educational background in analytics (mathematics, statistics, databases and probability theory) and population health (human biology, genetics, medicine, public health), and is a formally trained physical/biological anthropologist with extensive experience working with populations outside the US.

Type 2 Diabetes, Interventional Cardiology, Health in Developing Countries, Population Health Research, Obesity, Child Growth, Lead (Pb) Exposure and Renal Failure

Marina Cetkovic-Cvrlje, M.D., Ph.D., holds a full professor of immunology position in the Department of Biology at Saint Cloud State University (SCSU), USA. Dr. Cetkovic-Cvrlje has devoted the entire career to autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Since joining SCSU in 2006, she has established a Laboratory for Immunology, providing research opportunities for numerous undergraduate and graduate students to study effects of various environmental compounds on the development of autoimmune diabetes in murine models of T1D. She has been teaching Immunology, Pathophysiology and Public Health Controversies. Dr. Cetkovic-Cvrlje has been a strong advocate for raising awareness about effects of environmental compounds on T1D.

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

Agnes George is in helping with the Education of individuals on the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes. Agnes's passion is improving the health of individuals and wellbeing, by enabling them to live a healthy lifestyle. Agnes is the founder and CEO of Mind & Body Healthy Lifestyle Company; an Author, International Speaker, Transformation Coach on Diabetes Awareness; Agnes lectures on the subject at Teaching Hospitals, Schools, University, Institutions and Conferences. Agnes Coaching Clients Group are Corporate, busy professionals age > 40 years, gets successful Coaching results, with very good feedback from her clients. Agnes Speaks Internationally on Diabetes Awareness to help educate one to many and add value to people's lives, has specially dedicated her life to the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes which is something that is closest to her heart, by speaking Internationally.

prevention of Type 2 Diabetes.

Zhou is presently a Professor, Associate Vice President of Global Medical Development, Associate Dean of International Research, and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy & Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612. Professor Zhou completed his clinical medical training in China in 1989 and obtained his PhD in 2001 from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. He continued his postdoctoral training at the University of Auckland until November 2002. Since 2002, Dr Zhou has served as a faculty member for the National University of Singapore, Queensland University of Technology (Australia), RMIT University (Australia), and now University of South Florida. Dr Zhou’s major research interests are drug discovery/systems pharmacology, drug metabolism/drug transport & pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics/pharmacogenetics, nanomedicine and Chinese medicine. Professor Zhou has published more than 330 peer-reviewed papers in various pharmacology and medical journals including New England Journal of Medicine, Cancer Research, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Carcinogenesis, JPET, Drug Metabolism & Disposition, and Clinical Cancer Research. He has also published 16 books and book chapters and more than 310 conference abstracts. His work has been cited more than 8,600 times by other colleagues with a H-index of 46. He has received more than US$22.0 million grants from various funding bodies and industries. To date, he has trained 24 PhD students, 12 MSc/Honors students, 14 postdoctoral fellows and 25 visiting faculty. Dr Zhou serves as an editor-in-chief or editor for 16 journals including Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety, Drug Metabolism Letters, and Current Drug Metabolism and is the editorial board member of more than 50 medical and pharmacological journals. Dr Zhou has given more than 100 invited seminars/keynote presentations to a variety of academic institutes, government agencies, and high-profile international conferences. He is a recipient of several teaching and research awards, a member of numerous national and international professional societies, and a visiting professor of many reputable research universities.

Russell Jaffe received his BS, MD and Ph.D from the Boston University School of Medicine in 1972 and residency in clinical chemistry at the National Institutes of Health (1973 – 1976). He is board certified in Clinical and Chemical Pathology and has considerable expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, active meditation, homeopathy, and manipulative arts. Dr. Jaffe started the Health Studies Collegium, a think tank that focuses on sustainable solutions to global health needs and is the Lab Director of ELISA/ACT Biotechnologies that offers the only lymphocyte response assay for detecting delayed hypersensitivities and is CEO of PERQUE Integrative Health, a company that offers the world premier nutraceuticals and scientifically proven, integrative health solutions speeding the transition from sick care to healthful caring.

Biocehmistry, coagulation, immunology, internal medicine, clinical pathology, chemical pathology

Dalal Akoury practices Integrative Addictive Treatment, Integrative Cancer Treatment, Age Management and Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on customized nutrition and fitness programs. She is the owner and founder of her private practice, AWAREmed Health & Wellness Resource Center. Dr. Akoury is fellowship trained and certified in Integrative Cancer Therapy, Anti-Aging functional and regenerative medicine, as well as having more than twenty years of accumulated experience in emergency medicine, pediatrics, and a master’s degree in public health. Her lifetime of experience, along with a unique sensitivity and a driving passion to inspire health in everyone has prepared Dr. Akoury to be the doctor she is today helping both women and men resolve symptoms, including weight gain, sexual dysfunction, declining energy levels, and stress brought on by menopause and andropause.

Integrative Oncology, Anti-aging Functional and Regenerative Medicine.

M. Emerald is well known as International lecturer, educator, speaker, formulator, consultant, as well as dedicated partner, supporter and sponsor of many research projects on therapeutic, cosmetic & industrial use of the Natural Plant Derived Material. She is working in close cooperation with different Universities, Research and Medical facilities worldwide, Cosmetic, Candles & Perfume manufacturing companies, Plant Research and Biotechnology Centers. She was a professional Consultant of AOCS on Essential & Fixed/Carrier oils and Natural Extracts, and has been associated with Chemical Consultants Network. She is a top notch Independent Formulator and Developer or a large variety of Specialty Products for lot of Companies in North America and overseas, based on Natural Plant derivatives. She is well-versed in all aspects of natural products ingredients safety affairs, their properties, clinical research and international product marketing and distribution. She is always open to new business partnerships and interested to participate in the various research projects.The professional affiliations included AOCS, AOAC, ACS, GA Natural Products, ASPh, ABC, ISHS, CEW, AAAS. She published many articles and abstracts in the areas of Physiology, Biophysics, Behavioral Science, Pharmacology and Natural Products Research.

Physiology, Biophysics, Behavioral Science, Pharmacology and Natural Products Research.

Shanbhag is a renowned physician, professor, researcher & author. For more than 30 years, he has successfully run various institutions for promoting Ayurveda in India, USA & Japan. During 1985-88 he was the Head of the Institute of Ayurvedic Research in Poona, India. During 1989 thru 2006, for 17 years in Seattle, he was the Founder & Director of the AYU Ayurvedic Wellness Centre - Academy, Clinic & Spa. These successful businesses were purchased by a multinational company in 2006. During 1991-96, he was the Chairman of the Ayurvedic Medicine Department at the Bastyr University in Seattle. He travels all over USA, Japan & India for clinical teaching and medical consultations. He is a sought-after popular speaker and has been a keynote speaker at many international conferences. Currently, Dr.Shanbhag is a faculty member of Bastyr University in Seattle, MMI College of Ayurveda in Watsonville and SaiAyurvedic College in Miami. He is also a Faculty Member & Advisor for Japan Ayurveda Association, Tokyo. He is the best-seller author of “Beginner’s Introduction to Ayurveda” by Keats Publishing. In 1988, Dr.Shanbhag was awarded the prestigious I.I.M. Gold Medal for his MD (Ayurveda, India) Research Thesis. In 2008, International Academy of Ayurveda Physicians honoured him with the Vishwa Ayurveda Ratna Award. In 2010, he won the Award for Excellence in Ayurvedic Teaching by the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America.

Ayurveda

Zhou is presently a Professor, Associate Vice President of Global Medical Development, Associate Dean of International Research, and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy & Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612. Professor Zhou completed his clinical medical training in China in 1989 and obtained his PhD in 2001 from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. He continued his postdoctoral training at the University of Auckland until November 2002. Since 2002, Dr Zhou has served as a faculty member for the National University of Singapore, Queensland University of Technology (Australia), RMIT University (Australia), and now University of South Florida. Dr Zhou’s major research interests are drug discovery/systems pharmacology, drug metabolism/drug transport & pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics/pharmacogenetics, nanomedicine and Chinese medicine. Professor Zhou has published more than 330 peer-reviewed papers in various pharmacology and medical journals including New England Journal of Medicine, Cancer Research, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Carcinogenesis, JPET, Drug Metabolism & Disposition, and Clinical Cancer Research. He has also published 16 books and book chapters and more than 310 conference abstracts. His work has been cited more than 8,600 times by other colleagues with a H-index of 46. He has received more than US$22.0 million grants from various funding bodies and industries. To date, he has trained 24 PhD students, 12 MSc/Honors students, 14 postdoctoral fellows and 25 visiting faculty. Dr Zhou serves as an editor-in-chief or editor for 16 journals including Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety, Drug Metabolism Letters, and Current Drug Metabolism and is the editorial board member of more than 50 medical and pharmacological journals. Dr Zhou has given more than 100 invited seminars/keynote presentations to a variety of academic institutes, government agencies, and high-profile international conferences. He is a recipient of several teaching and research awards, a member of numerous national and international professional societies, and a visiting professor of many reputable research universities.

Hongcai Shang, Deputy Director of the Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is also Head to the Tianjin Research Center for Evidence-based Medicine and the Tianjin Institute of Clinical Evaluation for TCM. Shang, an expert on clinical evidence translation and methodology research for clinical evaluation of TCM, established the framework of an individualized clinical evaluation method for TCM. His work, highlighting assessment of outcome and effectiveness, paved the way for objective evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine. Shang was active in academia, home and abroad. He joined the “Patient Reported Outcome Method Group” for the Cochrane Collaboration in May 2008, and was a member of the drafting group of CONSORT for TCM. Nationally, Shang is on the coordination committee of the Chinese Clinical Trial Registration and Publishing Collaboration (ChiCTRPC), and is the expert reviewer of a number of influential academic journals.

Traditional Chinese Medicine