Speakers
Invited Speakers
Name: Prof. Dr. Hakan Akın
Affiliation: Medicine and Gastroenterology, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
Talk: Current Treatment of PBC (Primary Biliary Cholangitis)
Bio: Prof. Dr. Hakan Akın completed his medical school education at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, in 1996. Afterward, he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Marmara University in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2004 and his Gastroenterology fellowship at the same university in 2008. He became a diplomate of the European Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board in 2016. Dr. Akın has worked as a consultant in gastroenterology and hepatology for many years and has been involved in numerous projects, playing pioneering roles in this field. He finished a Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2024. He is currently a full-time Professor of Medicine at the Internal Medicine Department, Division of Gastroenterology at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. According to Google Scholar records, Dr. Akın's publications have garnered over 1,400 citations, with an H-index of 19 and an I10-index of 29. His international papers, most notably, concentrated on basic and clinical research studies related to the fields of hepatology and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Research Keywords: Current, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Treatment
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Name: Asst. Prof. Dr. Harleen Chela
Affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, USA
Talk: Celiac Disease: An Overview
Bio: Dr. Harleen Chela has completed her medical school training in India. She is currently an academic Gastroenterologist in Charleston West Virginia and is working at West Virginia University- Charleston Division. She enjoys working with trainees and teaching along with taking care of patients. Along with clinical practice, she continues to engage in research and scholarly activities.
Research Keywords: Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Barrett's Esophagus, Endoscopy
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Name: Dr. Abdurrahman Kadayıfçı
Affiliation: University Health San Antonio, Transplant Hepatology Department, San Antonio, TX, USA
Talk: The immunology of Liver and Transplantation
Bio: Dr. Abdurrahman Kadayıfçı is a M.D. trained in Turkey, where he completed his medical education, residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in gastroenterology. He served for many years both as a faculty member at Gaziantep University Hospital and as a staff gastroenterologist. He gained extensive experience in academic and clinical gastroenterology as well as interventional endoscopy. Dr. Kadayıfçı has authored numerous research and review articles published in internationally recognized journals and textbooks. He further enriched his academic background through research fellowships at the University of California San Francisco Liver Center and Harvard University’s Massachusetts General Hospital. Driven by a strong passion and enthusiasm, Dr. Kadayıfçı is now pursuing a new career pathway focusing on transplant hepatology in UT Health San Antonio, Department of Transplant Hepatology.
Research Keywords: Liver, immunology, hepatitis, immune cells, transplantation
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Name: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nisar Amin
Affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, USA
Talk: Elective Esophageal Varices Band Ligation in Cirrhosis Patients with Significant Thrombocytopenia
Bio: Dr. Nisar Amin is an Internal Medicine physician at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. With a strong interest in gastroenterology, Dr. Amin actively engages in clinical research, contributing to studies focused on improving diagnostic and treatment approaches in GI care. He is deeply committed to medical education, mentoring residents and students through both academic and bedside teaching. Outside of medicine, Dr. Amin enjoys outdoor activities and values maintaining a balanced lifestyle. He is an avid cyclist and hiker, often exploring the scenic trails of West Virginia. Beyond his professional and personal pursuits, he is a devoted father of two, finding joy in family life and the adventure of parenthood.
Research Keywords: Thrombocytopenia; Cirrhosis
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Name: Dr. Sibel Islak Mutcalı
Affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases, CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine, Charleston, WV, USA
Talk: Terminal Ileitis Without IBD: A Clinician’s Diagnostic Challenge
Bio: Dr. Sibel Islak Mutcali is an Infectious Diseases physician and Assistant Professor at CAMC – Vandalia Health in Charleston, West Virginia. She completed her fellowship at the University of Arizona with focused training in Transplant Infectious Diseases, along with additional training at Emory University, ICON, and the CDC—where she also contributed to infectious disease research. Her interests include antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis, diagnostic stewardship, and inflammation biomarkers. She conducted research on febrile neutropenic cancer patients evaluating CRP, procalcitonin, mannose-binding lectin (MBL), and H-ficolin levels. She has also published on bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and contributed to studies on TB, diagnostics and outcomes. Dr. Mutcali served as a research associate in the multinational Phase 3 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trial, with oversight responsibilities for patient safety and data credibility across 16 U.S. sites. She remains deeply engaged in medical education and is passionate about mentoring, evidence-based diagnostics, and exploring novel approaches such as phage therapy.
Research Keywords: Terminal ileitis, Non-IBD differential diagnosis, Ileal inflammation, Infectious ileitis, Drug-induced enteritis
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Name: Prof. Dr. Eugenia Vlachou
Affiliation: Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
Talk: Diabetes - Obesity and the Nursing Perspective
Bio: Eugenia Vlachou is currently a Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of West Attica, Athens, Greece. She completed her Ph.D. studies in Gynecological Endocrinology from the Nursing Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She is a member of the Hellenic Nurses Association, the National Nurses Association of Greece, the European Society of Endocrinology, and the Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes. Her research interests are Endocrinology, Diabetes Nursing, Maternity, Gynecological Nursing, and Nursing Education.
Research Keywords: Diabetes; Endocrinology; Gynecology; Nursing; Care; Education
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Name: Dr. Lorenzo Brognara
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Talk: Gait Analysis in Older Adults Using Wearable Sensors: Spatio Temporal Parameters as Biomarkers of Frailty
Bio: Lorenzo Brognara is adjunct Professor of the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences at the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Italy. Since 2021, he has been a member of the National Observatory for Health Professions (Ministry of University and Research), representing FNO-TSRM-PSTRP for the Podiatry profession. From 2022, he is a member of the Permanent Conference of the Degree Courses and Master of Health Professions as the National Coordinator of the Podiatry Commission. Since March 2014, he has been collaborating with the degree course in Podiatry at the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences of the Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, and since 2020, he has been Head of Professionalizing Educational Activities. He earned his Master’s Degree in Rehabilitative Sciences of Health Professions (University of Pisa) and PhD in Biomedical and Neuromomotor Sciences (University of Bologna). He is a Professor of the master's degree in biomechanics applied to podiatric orthotic therapy (University of Florence). His research includes 3D printing additives for medical devices, the validation of wearable sensors for monitoring clinical outcomes, and the analysis of spatiotemporal parameters in patients with movement disorders.
Research Keywords: Diabetic foot; Peripheral diabetic neuropathy; Wearable sensor; Gait analysis
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Name: Prof. Dr. Luigi Santacroce
Affiliation: Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
Talk: The influence of spirulina and inulin-based functional foods on gut microbiota
Bio: Prof. Luigi Santacroce is a medical microbiologist and academic with extensive clinical and research experience. He graduated cum laude in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bari. At the University of Bari, Prof. Santacroce currently serves as Director of the postgraduate Residency program in Microbiology and Virology. He is also the Erasmus+ Coordinator for incoming and outgoing students. His teaching portfolio includes Virology and Clinical Microbiology for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Medicine and allied health sciences. His research focuses on the human microbiota (oral, gut, and other niches), probiotics, periodontal disease, essential oils, nutraceuticals, and the microbiological aspects of cancer and infectious diseases. Prof. Santacroce is particularly interested in the clinical applications of microbiome science and the interplay between microbial ecology and human health. He is the author of over 240 peer-reviewed publications, with thousands of citations and a wide international readership. His recent work includes high-impact studies on the role of the oral microbiota in health and disease, microbial interactions in cancer development, and the development of novel antimicrobial strategies. Prof. Santacroce’s career combines high-level academic leadership, clinical expertise, and internationally recognized research, contributing to advancements in microbiology, public health, and translational medicine.
Research Keywords: human microbiota; clinical microbiology; infectious diseases; host-microbe interactions; anti-microbial resistance; probiotics; microbial by-products
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Name: Prof. Dr. Isabel Rodriguez Sanchez
Affiliation: Geriatrics Department, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
Talk: Sarcopenia and heart failure, do they go hand by hand?
Bio: Dr. Prof. Isabel Rodríguez Sánchez is a Geriatrician at the Department of Geriatrics of Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos (Madrid, Spain). PhD in Epidemiology and Preventive medicine (Autónoma University of Madrid, Spain). Associated Professor at Medicine Faculty of Complutense University of Madrid. Member of the Executive committee of Academia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor (ALMA).
Research Keywords: Frailty, Sarcopenia, Heart failure, Old people
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Name: Prof. Dr. Ana María Sánchez-Pérez
Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, University Jaume I, 12071 Castellon, Spain
Talk: ABA: Cooling ADHD's Inflammatory Fire
Bio: Ana María Sánchez- Pérez (ReserchearID N-2731-2017) studied Biology at Valencia University. She obtained her Master's Degree and PhD from the University of Bristol (UK). As a postdoctoral, Ana spent 3 years at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF, USA) and 1 year at University of Padova (Italy). Ana joined the University of Jaume I (Castellon, Spain) in September 2012, where she coordinates the Neurobiotechnology research group. Ana has published over 60 papers, with more thant 2700 citations and h-index of 30. Her current interest is to study neuroinflammation and microglia status as a transversal processes regulating brain pathophysiological state.
Research Keywords: Neuroinflammation; Psychiatric disorders; Insulin resistance; Chitosan nanoparticles; AAV particles; non-coding RNA; Animal models; Cell culture
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Name: Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed
Affiliation: CEO, National TeleHealth Services; Chair, Gavi CSO Steering Committee; Department of Public Health, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
Talk: Health Beyond Boundaries: Advancing Immunization, NCDs, Telehealth, and System Strengthening
Bio: Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed is a globally recognized public health expert with over 30 years of experience in health program design, policy advocacy, and leadership development. His expertise encompasses immunization, maternal, child, and adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, non-communicable diseases, telehealth, and health system strengthening. Dr. Ahmed has collaborated extensively with governments, UN agencies, civil society, academia, and international organizations to implement impactful health programs across South Asia, Central Asia, and Africa. He has led the design of national health strategies addressing immunization, HIV/AIDS prevention, maternal and child health, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. A pioneer in digital health, Dr. Ahmed launched Bangladesh’s National Digital Health Services platform, Shastho Batayon 16263, which proved critical during the COVID-19 pandemic in supporting telehealth services and vaccination campaigns. He has held prominent global health positions, including Chair of Gavi’s CSO Steering Committee, STAGE member on MNCAH with WHO expert committees, and member of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). Currently, Dr. Ahmed serves as CEO of National Telehealth Services and adjunct faculty at Daffodil International University and North South University. He holds a medical degree and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of London, and is an accomplished author of international publications, book chapters, and policy articles, regularly engaging in national media and conferences.
Research Keywords: immunization, non-communicable diseases, telehealth, COVID-19, and health systems strengthening
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Affiliation: Medicine and Gastroenterology, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
Talk: Current Treatment of PBC (Primary Biliary Cholangitis)
Bio: Prof. Dr. Hakan Akın completed his medical school education at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, in 1996. Afterward, he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Marmara University in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2004 and his Gastroenterology fellowship at the same university in 2008. He became a diplomate of the European Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board in 2016. Dr. Akın has worked as a consultant in gastroenterology and hepatology for many years and has been involved in numerous projects, playing pioneering roles in this field. He finished a Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2024. He is currently a full-time Professor of Medicine at the Internal Medicine Department, Division of Gastroenterology at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. According to Google Scholar records, Dr. Akın's publications have garnered over 1,400 citations, with an H-index of 19 and an I10-index of 29. His international papers, most notably, concentrated on basic and clinical research studies related to the fields of hepatology and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Research Keywords: Current, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Treatment
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Name: Asst. Prof. Dr. Harleen Chela
Affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, USA
Talk: Celiac Disease: An Overview
Bio: Dr. Harleen Chela has completed her medical school training in India. She is currently an academic Gastroenterologist in Charleston West Virginia and is working at West Virginia University- Charleston Division. She enjoys working with trainees and teaching along with taking care of patients. Along with clinical practice, she continues to engage in research and scholarly activities.
Research Keywords: Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Barrett's Esophagus, Endoscopy
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Name: Dr. Abdurrahman Kadayıfçı
Affiliation: University Health San Antonio, Transplant Hepatology Department, San Antonio, TX, USA
Talk: The immunology of Liver and Transplantation
Bio: Dr. Abdurrahman Kadayıfçı is a M.D. trained in Turkey, where he completed his medical education, residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in gastroenterology. He served for many years both as a faculty member at Gaziantep University Hospital and as a staff gastroenterologist. He gained extensive experience in academic and clinical gastroenterology as well as interventional endoscopy. Dr. Kadayıfçı has authored numerous research and review articles published in internationally recognized journals and textbooks. He further enriched his academic background through research fellowships at the University of California San Francisco Liver Center and Harvard University’s Massachusetts General Hospital. Driven by a strong passion and enthusiasm, Dr. Kadayıfçı is now pursuing a new career pathway focusing on transplant hepatology in UT Health San Antonio, Department of Transplant Hepatology.
Research Keywords: Liver, immunology, hepatitis, immune cells, transplantation
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Name: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nisar Amin
Affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, USA
Talk: Elective Esophageal Varices Band Ligation in Cirrhosis Patients with Significant Thrombocytopenia
Bio: Dr. Nisar Amin is an Internal Medicine physician at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. With a strong interest in gastroenterology, Dr. Amin actively engages in clinical research, contributing to studies focused on improving diagnostic and treatment approaches in GI care. He is deeply committed to medical education, mentoring residents and students through both academic and bedside teaching. Outside of medicine, Dr. Amin enjoys outdoor activities and values maintaining a balanced lifestyle. He is an avid cyclist and hiker, often exploring the scenic trails of West Virginia. Beyond his professional and personal pursuits, he is a devoted father of two, finding joy in family life and the adventure of parenthood.
Research Keywords: Thrombocytopenia; Cirrhosis
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Name: Dr. Sibel Islak Mutcalı
Affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases, CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine, Charleston, WV, USA
Talk: Terminal Ileitis Without IBD: A Clinician’s Diagnostic Challenge
Bio: Dr. Sibel Islak Mutcali is an Infectious Diseases physician and Assistant Professor at CAMC – Vandalia Health in Charleston, West Virginia. She completed her fellowship at the University of Arizona with focused training in Transplant Infectious Diseases, along with additional training at Emory University, ICON, and the CDC—where she also contributed to infectious disease research. Her interests include antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis, diagnostic stewardship, and inflammation biomarkers. She conducted research on febrile neutropenic cancer patients evaluating CRP, procalcitonin, mannose-binding lectin (MBL), and H-ficolin levels. She has also published on bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and contributed to studies on TB, diagnostics and outcomes. Dr. Mutcali served as a research associate in the multinational Phase 3 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trial, with oversight responsibilities for patient safety and data credibility across 16 U.S. sites. She remains deeply engaged in medical education and is passionate about mentoring, evidence-based diagnostics, and exploring novel approaches such as phage therapy.
Research Keywords: Terminal ileitis, Non-IBD differential diagnosis, Ileal inflammation, Infectious ileitis, Drug-induced enteritis
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Name: Prof. Dr. Eugenia Vlachou
Affiliation: Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
Talk: Diabetes - Obesity and the Nursing Perspective
Bio: Eugenia Vlachou is currently a Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of West Attica, Athens, Greece. She completed her Ph.D. studies in Gynecological Endocrinology from the Nursing Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She is a member of the Hellenic Nurses Association, the National Nurses Association of Greece, the European Society of Endocrinology, and the Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes. Her research interests are Endocrinology, Diabetes Nursing, Maternity, Gynecological Nursing, and Nursing Education.
Research Keywords: Diabetes; Endocrinology; Gynecology; Nursing; Care; Education
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Name: Dr. Lorenzo Brognara
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Talk: Gait Analysis in Older Adults Using Wearable Sensors: Spatio Temporal Parameters as Biomarkers of Frailty
Bio: Lorenzo Brognara is adjunct Professor of the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences at the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Italy. Since 2021, he has been a member of the National Observatory for Health Professions (Ministry of University and Research), representing FNO-TSRM-PSTRP for the Podiatry profession. From 2022, he is a member of the Permanent Conference of the Degree Courses and Master of Health Professions as the National Coordinator of the Podiatry Commission. Since March 2014, he has been collaborating with the degree course in Podiatry at the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences of the Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, and since 2020, he has been Head of Professionalizing Educational Activities. He earned his Master’s Degree in Rehabilitative Sciences of Health Professions (University of Pisa) and PhD in Biomedical and Neuromomotor Sciences (University of Bologna). He is a Professor of the master's degree in biomechanics applied to podiatric orthotic therapy (University of Florence). His research includes 3D printing additives for medical devices, the validation of wearable sensors for monitoring clinical outcomes, and the analysis of spatiotemporal parameters in patients with movement disorders.
Research Keywords: Diabetic foot; Peripheral diabetic neuropathy; Wearable sensor; Gait analysis
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Name: Prof. Dr. Luigi Santacroce
Affiliation: Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
Talk: The influence of spirulina and inulin-based functional foods on gut microbiota
Bio: Prof. Luigi Santacroce is a medical microbiologist and academic with extensive clinical and research experience. He graduated cum laude in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bari. At the University of Bari, Prof. Santacroce currently serves as Director of the postgraduate Residency program in Microbiology and Virology. He is also the Erasmus+ Coordinator for incoming and outgoing students. His teaching portfolio includes Virology and Clinical Microbiology for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Medicine and allied health sciences. His research focuses on the human microbiota (oral, gut, and other niches), probiotics, periodontal disease, essential oils, nutraceuticals, and the microbiological aspects of cancer and infectious diseases. Prof. Santacroce is particularly interested in the clinical applications of microbiome science and the interplay between microbial ecology and human health. He is the author of over 240 peer-reviewed publications, with thousands of citations and a wide international readership. His recent work includes high-impact studies on the role of the oral microbiota in health and disease, microbial interactions in cancer development, and the development of novel antimicrobial strategies. Prof. Santacroce’s career combines high-level academic leadership, clinical expertise, and internationally recognized research, contributing to advancements in microbiology, public health, and translational medicine.
Research Keywords: human microbiota; clinical microbiology; infectious diseases; host-microbe interactions; anti-microbial resistance; probiotics; microbial by-products
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Name: Prof. Dr. Isabel Rodriguez Sanchez
Affiliation: Geriatrics Department, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
Talk: Sarcopenia and heart failure, do they go hand by hand?
Bio: Dr. Prof. Isabel Rodríguez Sánchez is a Geriatrician at the Department of Geriatrics of Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos (Madrid, Spain). PhD in Epidemiology and Preventive medicine (Autónoma University of Madrid, Spain). Associated Professor at Medicine Faculty of Complutense University of Madrid. Member of the Executive committee of Academia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor (ALMA).
Research Keywords: Frailty, Sarcopenia, Heart failure, Old people
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Name: Prof. Dr. Ana María Sánchez-Pérez
Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, University Jaume I, 12071 Castellon, Spain
Talk: ABA: Cooling ADHD's Inflammatory Fire
Bio: Ana María Sánchez- Pérez (ReserchearID N-2731-2017) studied Biology at Valencia University. She obtained her Master's Degree and PhD from the University of Bristol (UK). As a postdoctoral, Ana spent 3 years at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF, USA) and 1 year at University of Padova (Italy). Ana joined the University of Jaume I (Castellon, Spain) in September 2012, where she coordinates the Neurobiotechnology research group. Ana has published over 60 papers, with more thant 2700 citations and h-index of 30. Her current interest is to study neuroinflammation and microglia status as a transversal processes regulating brain pathophysiological state.
Research Keywords: Neuroinflammation; Psychiatric disorders; Insulin resistance; Chitosan nanoparticles; AAV particles; non-coding RNA; Animal models; Cell culture
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Name: Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed
Affiliation: CEO, National TeleHealth Services; Chair, Gavi CSO Steering Committee; Department of Public Health, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
Talk: Health Beyond Boundaries: Advancing Immunization, NCDs, Telehealth, and System Strengthening
Bio: Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed is a globally recognized public health expert with over 30 years of experience in health program design, policy advocacy, and leadership development. His expertise encompasses immunization, maternal, child, and adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, non-communicable diseases, telehealth, and health system strengthening. Dr. Ahmed has collaborated extensively with governments, UN agencies, civil society, academia, and international organizations to implement impactful health programs across South Asia, Central Asia, and Africa. He has led the design of national health strategies addressing immunization, HIV/AIDS prevention, maternal and child health, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. A pioneer in digital health, Dr. Ahmed launched Bangladesh’s National Digital Health Services platform, Shastho Batayon 16263, which proved critical during the COVID-19 pandemic in supporting telehealth services and vaccination campaigns. He has held prominent global health positions, including Chair of Gavi’s CSO Steering Committee, STAGE member on MNCAH with WHO expert committees, and member of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). Currently, Dr. Ahmed serves as CEO of National Telehealth Services and adjunct faculty at Daffodil International University and North South University. He holds a medical degree and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of London, and is an accomplished author of international publications, book chapters, and policy articles, regularly engaging in national media and conferences.
Research Keywords: immunization, non-communicable diseases, telehealth, COVID-19, and health systems strengthening
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