Speakers

Mian Huang

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Mian Huang is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. He achieved his Master’s degree from the School of Informatics, The University of Edinburgh, UK, majoring in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, he did well in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing and medical AI. From 2019 to 2023, he was a researcher at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), an algorithm researcher at Deepwise Ltd. and then an R&D team leader at Bone’s Technology Ltd.

Mohit Goyal

Sthavir Advance Brain & Spine Center, India

Mohit Goyal is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He is currently the Chief of Neurosurgery at Sthavir Advance Brain & Spine Center, Surat, India. He was formerly a Research Fellow with Prof Charlie Teo and Prof Asheesh Tandon with a key interest in Spine Surgery. He has published various articles in national journals and has won numerous awards in National Conferences. He has been accolade as chairperson in various neurosurgical conferences. His current interests are in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Keyhole Brain Surgery.

Sabrina Donzelli

National Scoliosis Center, USA

Sabrina Donzelli is a specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation medicine, she is also a medical statistician, currently working as Research Director at the National Scoliosis Center of Fairfax in Virginia US. She is also a PhD candidate at Utrecht UMC exploring the role of prediction modelling in spine diseases. Sabrina will become the SOSORT President in May 2024. SOSORT is a Society dedicated to scoliosis conservative treatment. She is a recognized expert in the field of scoliosis and spine deformities non-operative treatment with various publications and more than 10 years of clinical experience.

Biju C Jose

PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Biju C Jose is a Professor at PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, India. He is a Consultant Neuro and Spine surgeon. He has a Fellowship in Neuro-oncology and Skull base from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and a Fellowship in Neuro Spine Endoscopy from Jabalpur Medical College. He has published papers and presented at various conferences.

Wagih El Masri

Keele University, UK

Dr Wagih El Masri is trained in the speciality of spinal injuries at Stoke Mandeville, Oxford, Guys Hospitals & the USA between 1971 and 1983. To date, he treated 10,000 patients with traumatic Spinal & Spinal cord Injuries. He developed and led the Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI) between 1983 & 2014. He held the offices of President of the International Spinal Cord Society, Chairman of the British Association of Spinal Cord Injury Specialists and Executive Member of the BSRM. Founder Member and trustee of SPIRIT Educational Charity in Spinal Injuries and Transhouse Charity that provides interim accommodation between hospital and home for patients. He raised about six million pounds from charity to rebuild and furnish the MCSI. He received several awards including the Medal of the International Spinal Cord Society, the National Hospital Doctor Team Award for Innovation, the Paul Harris Fellowship of the Rotary Club Outstanding Achievement award from the Chinese Society of Spinal Injuries, Outstanding Consultant Achievement award by the Spinal Injury Association, Hon. Presidency of the Romanian Spinal Cord Society, the Paul Harris Fellowship of the Rotary Club. He was commended in the House of Lords on two occasions.

Yiguo Liu

Tongji University, China

Yiguo Liu is a clinical physician at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, affiliated with Tongji University. Over the past few years, she has been dedicated to studying the short- and long-term adverse prognostic factors affecting patients with sepsis-associated cardiorenal syndrome. The research findings have been published in "Frontiers in Medicine" and "Kidney Diseases".

Abir Dutta

University College London, United Kingdom

Dr Abir Dutta completed his doctorate from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2021. His domain of research spans from orthopaedic biomechanics of lower extremities, spine, and maxillofacial implant design, medical device design, and translational medical research along with tissue engineering and biomaterials towards hard tissue analogues using several aspects of additive manufacturing. Presently, he is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, UK.

Deepak M. Kalaskar

University College London, United Kingdom

Dr Deepak Kalaskar is Professor of Bioengineering at University College London (UCL) Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences. His research focuses on the design and development of novel medical devices, implants and regenerative therapies using 3D technologies (3D imaging, scanning, and printing) for various Musculoskeletal conditions. Currently, he is co-chair and director of the postgraduate MSc course in Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University College London (UCL) and the Royal Free Hospital, London. He is actively involved in clinical translational research. He is working closely with a number of industries for the development of new products and processes required for clinical translation.

Shreshth Khanna

Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, India

Shreshth Khanna is a pharmacologist and a learner. He is presently serving as an Assistant Professor at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, India. His previous appointment was as a Senior Resident in the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), India. He has numerous publications to his name. He is an enthusiastic learner about the progress in the scientific fields having presented at several National and International forums. His research interests include Neuropsychopharmacology, Pharmacovigilance, Materiovigilance, Medication Adherence, Neurodegenerative diseases, and Pharmacogenomics.

Ashutosh Kumar

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at SGPGIMS, having completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship and MCh from the same esteemed institution. With a robust background in Neuro-oncology, Neuro-vascular, and Spinal surgeries, his professional journey spans extensive clinical experience and a fervent dedication to clinical research. His educational qualifications include MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery), and a PDF in Traumatology. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Spine Surgery (JOSS) and is affiliated with the Department of Neurosurgery at SGPGIMS, Lucknow, India. Specializing in Pediatric craniovertebral junction anomalies, Pediatric posterior fossa tumors, Vestibular schwannomas, and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Dr Kumar has contributed significantly to the field. His prolific research output includes 44 research articles in national and international journals, along with 11 book chapters. Recognized for his contributions, he has received numerous awards, including the "Young Neurosurgeon Award" from the Neurological Society of India (NSI) in 2019 and the "Best Paper Award" at UP/UK Neurocon in 2021. His dedication to advancing neurosurgical knowledge has earned him prestigious accolades, including the 2022 WFNS Best Young Neurosurgeons Award in Colombia and the NSI 2023 Best Poster Award.

Safi Ullah

CytoAstra LLC, USA

Safi Ullah is a medical research scientist. He currently serves as a research scientist at CytoAstra LLC, a role where he merges his expertise in engineering with his passion for healthcare innovation. At CytoAstra, he is part of a visionary team developing a cutting-edge medical device. Specifically, Safi focuses on utilizing photoacoustic flow cytometry to detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in human blood, with a particular emphasis on melanoma detection. This groundbreaking technology promises non-invasive early detection and monitoring of melanoma, a significant advancement in cancer diagnostics. He was formerly Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UAMS where he led research studies at the Orthopedic Biomechanics Research Lab. His investigations spanned a range of orthopedic conditions, from lumbar spinal stenosis to total hip arthroplasty, demonstrating his commitment to advancing musculoskeletal healthcare. Safi Ullah graduated with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, specializing in control systems and statistical signal processing in 2021. With a diverse academic background, he has taken on dynamic roles in both academia and industry.

Gad Liberty

Barzilai Medical Center, Israel

Dr. Gad Liberty is a dedicated medical-physical scientist and educator who manages the Womens Ultrasound Unit in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Barzilai Medical Center. The center is affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences of Ben Gurion University in Israel. Dr. Liberty specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with a subspecialty in obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound. He is a lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Ben Gurion University, teaching medical students from the faculty and the Columbia University program. His academic work focuses on various topics in obstetrics and gynecology. In recent years, his research has been focused on ultrasound diagnosis in fetal and maternal medicine.

Claudio Merkier

London South Bank University, UK

Claudio is a qualified Chiropractor with more than 20 years of experience, available for consultations in the City of London and in Friern Barnet North London. He has been involved with London South Bank University Integrated Masters in Chiropractic as a part-time clinical tutor and supervisor for last years students at the chiropractic teaching clinic. Also, he provides placements to the students with the clinical expertise needed as future clinicians for the chiropractic profession. Claudio has an interest in sports chiropractic clinical research. Since 2018, He has been studying and researching the Role of Chiropractic and Manual Therapies in Older Master Track and Field Athletes in preparation for the Competition at London South Bank University through a Professional Doctorate (PhD) in Health and Social Care. He is a "Specialist Fellow" from the Royal College of Chiropractors Sports Faculty UK (RCCSF) and a member of the Public Health Society. Claudio holds an MSc in Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation with Merit (2011) from St Marys University College in Twickenham, Middlesex and his research dissertation about the short-term effects of manipulation on acceleration, velocity, and flexibility in rugby union players was published in the "Clinical Chiropractic” journal.

Wael Alshaya

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Wael Alshaya is a distinguished Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Pediatric Spine Surgeon, with a specialized focus on deformity (scoliosis). He has a rich educational background and extensive training in his field. From 2017 to 2018, Dr. Alshaya completed a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Alberta. Prior to this, he was a Pediatric Spine Surgery and Deformity (Scoliosis) Fellow at the same institution from 2016 to 2017. He also completed his Neurosurgery Residency at the University of Alberta, where he trained from 2010 to 2016. Dr. Alshaya has held several prominent positions throughout his career. He served as the Secretary General of the Saudi Spine Society and was the Program Director for the Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Program. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. He practices at King Abdullah Specialist Childrens Hospital and King Abdulaziz Medical City, which are part of the National Guard Health Affairs in Riyadh. Dr. Alshayas contributions to pediatric neurosurgery and spine surgery are well-recognized, and his expertise continues to impact the field significantly.

Samia Alamrani

University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Samia Al-Amrani is currently a physiotherapy lecturer at the University of Tabuk. She holds a PhD degree from the University of Birmingham, a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Therapy from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia and a Bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Science and Physical Therapy from the same institution. She is a lecturer at the University of Tabuk and an active member of the Saudi Spine Society and the Saudi Physical Therapy Association. She has attended several conferences and workshops and has earned various certificates of attendance and participation, including the World Physiotherapy Congress, and Physiotherapy UK.

Sevde Aydogdu

University College London, UK

Sevde is a PhD student within the Surgical Robot Vision group at UCL, supervised by Dr. Evangelos Mazomenos and Prof. Deepak Kalaskar. Her PhD research is focused on the use of deep learning and computer vision for automated pre-operative planning in scoliosis surgery. Previous to this, she obtained her bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Istanbul University and completed an MSc in Medical Imaging Science at The University of Manchester, where she specialized in AI-based medical image analysis.

Biswaranjan Nayak

Kalinga Hospital, India

Biswaranjan Nayak, is a senior consultant of neurosurgery, at Kalinga Hospital, Bhubaneswar, India. He is a National faculty in spine surgery in India. He has presented many papers at National and International conferences like SPPNE WEEK-2023 MELBOURNE, WFNS-2023, and CAPE TOWN. He has a special interest in spine injury, spine deformity and MISS.

Kefale Getie

Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Kefale Getie is a researcher and lecturer in physiotherapy from the University of Gondar. Currently, he is working as department head of physiotherapy and he completed his Masters degree with research in clinical physiotherapy from Mekelle University and a BSc degree in physiotherapy from the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. He has published more than 11 peer-reviewed articles in reputable international journals. He also voluntarily works with ICRC for early rehabilitation of war causality in the Amhara region in Ethiopia. His current research interest is foot disorder and risk factors among old adults.

Inamul Haque

Gauhati Neurological Research Centre and Hospital, India

Dr Inamul Haque is a Neurosurgeon currently working at Gauhati Neurological Research Centre and Hospital as a senior consultant. He has expertise in various subspecialties like skull base surgery, vascular surgery, endoscopic surgeries, and all sorts of spinal pathologies and has performed more than 1000 major neurosurgical cases since joining as a consultant in the year 2018. He is a part of the scientific committee of the hospital which is engaged in research purposes and has various publications affiliated to him.

Matthew Potts

Dorsi Spinal Institute, UK

Matthew Potts is the Clinical Director of the Dorsi Spinal Institute, leading clinics for non-surgical management of spinal deformities such as scoliosis and hyper-kyphosis. The institute has centres in Marylebone, London, Nottingham, and Italy, reflecting Matthews widespread influence in the field. Leadership: Beyond his clinical practice, Matthew serves as the Chair of the Clinical Advisory Board at Meloq AB, he is the chief spinal consultant to Sensor Medica, ScoliBrace provider for ScoliCare Australia and he is also a member of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, contributing to the advancement of the field on a global scale. Academic Contributions: Matthews academic contributions are significant. In addition to published works, he serves on the editorial board of international journals CICRJ & Rehabilitation Science and is the Editor of the Open Journal of Medical Images and Case Reports. His written work extends to the public sphere with a #1 Best-selling book titled The Alchemy of Wellbeing. Current Research: Matthews current research focuses on the innovative use of composite materials and the application of AI in wearable exoskeletons.

Aisha C Amella

International UBA clinical hospital of Medicine & Science, Argentina

Aisha Amella is a Neurosurgeon and an educator. She is the current head of the neurosurgery department at the San Bernardo Clinical Hospital, thus being the youngest head that the hospital has ever had. She is a professor at the prestigious University of Salta, thus educating the next best Neurosurgeons in Latin America.