Speakers

Ms. Kathryn McKenzie

Ms. Kathryn McKenzie United States Kathryn serves as Divisional Vice President, Global Citizenship and Sustainability, leading Abbott’s global citizenship programs and sustainability efforts. She is also Vice President of Abbott Fund, a philanthropic foundation established in 1951 that partners with others to expand access to health care, strengthen communities worldwide, and promote science and health…

Prof. Shoaib Afzal

Prof. Shoaib Afzal Denmark Prof. Shoaib Afzal is an active researcher and medical doctor with a profound dedication to advancing knowledge in the fields of clinical epidemiology and lipidology in cardiovascular disease. Prof. Afzal obtained his medical degree from the University of Copenhagen in January 2005, followed by a Ph.D. in 2011 and a Doctor…

Assoc. Prof. Arintaya Phrommintikul

Assoc. Prof. Arintaya Phrommintikul Thailand Assoc. Prof. Arintaya Phrommintikul is a consultant cardiologist and lecturer at the Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. Dr. Arintaya’s main interests include preventive cardiology, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, cardiac imaging, and heart failure. She leads the CORE-Thailand study, a cohort of high-risk patients…

Dr. Rabia Khan

Dr. Rabia Khan Australia Dr. Rabia Khan is an epidemiologist and a public health specialist with over 20 years of experience in the health sector. She has extensive experience in improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities through better use of data and evidence. She has a master’s in public health and has been awarded…

Dr. Miguel Angel Diaz-Aguilera

Dr. Miguel Angel Diaz-Aguilera Mexico Dr. Miguel Angel Diaz-Aguilera did his Doctor of Medicine, specialized in integrated medicine with studies in economic evaluation of sanitary technologies. He is mainly interested in prevention and treatment of chronic cardiometabolic diseases and clinical research. He is Speaker at national and international forums, congresses, and seminars addressing topics related…

Prof. Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk

Prof. Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk United States Dr. Nathorn is a Professor in the College of Pharmacy at The University of Utah. His expertise is in Health Technology Assessment and Health Policy. He has applied health economics, real world data analysis, and evidence synthesis to support national and global policy, especially his contributions to the World Health…

Ms. Heidi Floyd

Ms. Heidi Floyd, Patient advocate United States Ms. Heidi Floyd is a sought-after influencer with over 10 years of experience in healthcare and breast cancer non-profit management. Her diverse skill set includes social media marketing, corporate philanthropy, relationship management, partnership cultivation and program development. Ms. Heidi is a powerful communicator, public speaker and published author.…

Dr. Evan Muse

Dr. Evan Muse United States Dr. Evan Muse is a preventive cardiologist dedicated to reducing the health burdens associated with heart disease. His mission is to identify risk factors in patients to optimize lifestyle and treatment strategies before the symptoms of heart disease manifest. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine and Associate Program…

Prof. John Weinman

Prof. John Weinman United Kingdom Professor of Psychology as applied to Medicines in the School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience in King’s College London, UK.  Co-Director of KCL/KHP Centre for Adherence Research & Education. Professor Weinman is recognized as one of the founders of…

Dr. Ozgirgin

Prof. O. Nuri Özgirgin

Prof. O. Nuri Özgirgin Turkey Professor O. Nuri Özgirgin’s major interest is Otologic and Neurotologic surgery. At present he is President of International Vertigo Society and Turkish Otology, Neurotology Society, Chairman of Working group of Meetings and Scientific Activities and on Guidelines on Cholesteatoma of European of Academy of Otology & Neuro-Otology (EAONO). He is Vice-Chair…

Dr. Mostafa

Prof. Badr Eldin Mostafa

Prof. Badr Eldin Mostafa Egypt Professor Badr Eldin Mostafa is Professor Emeritus, former Chairman Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Faculty of Medicine Ain-Shams University. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1981 (Valedictorian) and degrees of Master of Science in 1985, Medical Degree in 1989, ECFMG in 1982 and DU…

Dr. Joshi

Dr. Shashank Joshi

Dr. Shashank Joshi India Prof. Shashank Joshi is the Consultant Endocrinologist and Metabolic Physician from Mumbai. He is the President of Indian Academy of Diabetes , Past Dean , Indian College of Physicians and Chair of International Diabetes Federation (South East Asia Region). He is the Past President of Endocrine Society of India (ESI), Association…

Dr. Malachias

Dr. Marcus Bolivar Malachias

Dr. Marcus Bolivar Malachias Brazil Dr. Marcus Bolivar Malachias is a cardiologist, professor at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais/Brazil and Governor of the Brazil Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, with experience in academia, private and public health care and independent consulting. He has extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient clinical…

Dr. Tan Ngiap Chuan

Assoc. Prof Tan Ngiap Chuan

Assoc. Prof Tan Ngiap Chuan Singapore Clin A/P (Dr) Tan is Director, Department of Research, SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP), Singapore and Vice-Chair (Research), SingHealth Duke-NUS Family Medicine Academic Clinical Program. Clin A/P (Dr) Tan has been a Family Physician cum senior consultant for the past 15 years. He is a Fellow with the College of Family…

Dr. Medina

Assoc. Prof. Héctor Medina

Assoc. Prof. Héctor Medina Colombia Héctor Medina, MD, is a board certified cardiologist (by the American Board of Internal Medicine) working at Fundación Cardio-Infantil (FCI) in Bogotá Colombia and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at El Rosario University. Also, he is the Director of the Advanced Cardiac Imaging Division and serves as the Cardiology…

Dr. Mueller

Dr. Matthias Mueller MD MSc

Dr. Matthias Mueller MD MSc Switzerland   Dr. Matthias Mueller MD MSc, Divisional Vice President Innovation and Development, Abbott’s Established Pharmaceuticals business Matthias Mueller heads Innovation and Development at Abbott’s Established Pharmaceuticals business. He leads a team of more than 1500 scientists and specialists worldwide that help deliver insight-driven, differentiated innovations to people in emerging…

Prof. Tommaso Simoncini

Prof. Tommaso Simoncini Italy Tommaso Simoncini is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine of the University of Pisa and Head of the OB/GYN Division. He has published over 290 original papers on high-impact scientific Journal, with a global IF of over 800 and an H index of 47.…

Dr. Schutte

Prof. Alta Schutte

Prof. Alta Schutte Australia SHARP Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Principal Theme Lead of Cardiac, Vascular and Metabolic Medicine at the University of New South Wales, and The George Institute for Global Health in Sydney, Australia. Professor Schutte’s research interest is the early detection, prevention and effective management of raised blood pressure or hypertension, where…

Dr. Klein

Dr. Pavel Klein

Dr. Pavel Klein United States Dr. Pavel Klein is the Director of the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center in Bethesda, MD. He is also Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Klein completed his medical degree at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, UK, neurology residency and…

Olivier Gryson

Olivier Gryson, PharmD Switzerland Head of Digital Healthcare & a:care lead, Abbott, Switzerland. After studying pharmacy at the University of Paris V, Olivier GRYSON graduated in computer science applied to biology. He has worked for the last 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry in global positions, building international and local digital medical programs for healthcare…