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small-centered"></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-nature-home"> <div class="col-main" role="main"> <div id="id7" class="cms-container cms-highlight-0"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns small-12 small-centered richtext "> <div class="cms-grid-collection">  <h2 class="title-section">Special Sessions</h2> <div class=""> <p> The Scientific Committee of the MedLIFE-24 invites submissions of research abstracts on all cross-cutting themes of life sciences, with a main focus on these <a href="index.php?p=tracks">Conference Tracks</a>. </p> <p> Submissions for additional conference tracks (e.g., special sessions, satellite events, etc.) are solicited from the Scientific Community by <span class="color1">September 30, 2024</span>. </p> <p> If you are interested in proposing a special session and/or a satellite event, please follow this <a href="https://2024.emcei.net/index.php?p=special-session" target="_blank">example</a> and send your proposal to <a href="mailto:contact@med-life.org">contact@med-life.org</a>. </p> <p> The approved special sessions and satellite events are listed below (click to open): </p> <br> <h3 class="title-section">Special Sessions</h3> <h4 class="title-section title_with_bull_ol"><span class="bull_ol">49</span> <span>Human Health and Environmental Risk Assessment</span> </h4> <div class="body-section "> <div class="richtext"> <p> MedLIFE-24 will host a special session and expert meeting focusing on chemical contaminants in the Mediterranean. The session will attempt to cover a range of contaminants in the Mediterranean, such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs such as PFAS and flame retardants), trace metals, PAHs, endocrine disruptors and microplastics. Matrices can be marine organisms, sediments, water and air. Passive sampling in water or air studies may also be reported. The emphasis will be on effects of contaminants on human health and the environment and risk assessment. Studies on specific point sources are also welcome. </p> <p> This special session aims bringing together environmental chemists and toxicologists from Mediterranean countries to discuss current challenges in environmental and human health impact of polluting substances. Experts are encouraged to share their latest research papers and join this session. </p> <p> Comparative research studies on this issue from other parts of the world will also be considered. </p> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Convener</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Jacob-de-Boer.png?v=1' alt='Jacob de Boer'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Jacob de Boer</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Editor-in-Chief of Chemosphere (Elsevier)<br> Editorial Board of the Handbook of Environmental Chemistry (Springer)<br> Dutch Government Health Expert (Tata Steel Operations)<br> Chinese Government National Expert (2013–2018)<br> United Nations Environment Program Advisor<br> Board Member of International BFR Symposia Series<br> Vrije University Amsterdam, The Netherlands<br> </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:jacob.de.boer@vu.nl'>jacob.de.boer@vu.nl</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7201921306' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> <br> </div> <h4 class="title-section title_with_bull_ol"><span class="bull_ol">50</span> <span>Expanding One Health Concept to Lifestyle and Healthy Aging through Redox Modulation and Telomeres/Telomerase Dynamics</span> </h4> <div class="body-section "> <div class="richtext"> <p> According to the “ONE HEALTH” concept, a well-trained redox system, capable of providing suitable responses to various environmental challenges, will be able to maintain the well-being of any life form in the soil, water, and atmosphere. The purpose of this Special Session is to better understand how the redox system functions as an adaptive biochemical system, transversal to all living organisms, in order to be able to modulate it adequately in the event of disease. </p> <p> Endogenous and exogenous antioxidant barriers are key to the well-being of any terrestrial, aquatic or atmospheric holobiont in order to face the great threats of climate change, pollution, and any other factors that may affect the biochemical processes necessary for life. </p> <p> Your contributions regarding not only redox mechanisms, alone or in interaction with endogenous and exogenous antioxidants, but also in relation to the dynamics of telomeres, telomerase, and aging, are welcome. We also welcome impact studies, not only on all life forms within the Mediterranean basin, but also comparative studies regarding the Mediterranean and other areas of the world. </p> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Conveners</h4> <h3>Expanding One Health Concept to Lifestyle and Healthy Aging through Redox Modulation and Telomeres/Telomerase Dynamics</h3> <br> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Immaculata-De-Vivo.png' alt='Immaculata De Vivo'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Immaculata De Vivo</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Editor-in-Chief, Cancer Causes and Control (Springer) <br>Melanie Mason Niemiec 71 Faculty Codirector of the Sciences, Harvard Radcliffe Institute <br>Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School <br>Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health <br>Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:nhidv@channing.harvard.edu'>nhidv@channing.harvard.edu</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7003341293' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Eugenio-Luigi-lorio.png' alt='Eugenio Luigi lorio'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Eugenio Luigi lorio</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Editor in Chief of the European Journal of Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology <br>President of the Università Popolare “Medicina degli Stili di Vita – Lifestyle Medicine” (Ascea, Italy) <br>President of the International Observatory of Oxidative Stress (Italy, Japan, Brazil, Greece) <br>Honorary Member of the Japanese Society of Comprehensive Pain Medicine <br>Academic Advisor of Wismerll Redox Center (Tokyo, Japan) <br>Directory Board Member of the Italian Association of Andrologists (ASSAI) <br>Directory Board Member of the Medical Association Kousmine Italy (AMIK) <br>Scientific Directory Board Member of the International Society of Regenerative Medicine and Surgery (SIMCRI) <br>Member of the Mediterranean Round Table Project 2017 (Boston, MA, USA) <br>Coordinator of the Course of Post-graduation in Integrative Medicine at the UNIUBE University (Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil) <br>Neuroscience Biomedicine and Movement Sciences Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:eugenioluigi.iorio@gmail.com'>eugenioluigi.iorio@gmail.com</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6701890905' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Francesca-Ciani.png' alt='Francesca Ciani'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Francesca Ciani</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Professor of Physiology of Domestic Animals <br>Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:ciani@unina.it'>ciani@unina.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7003409741' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Invited Speakers</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Sara-Albarella.png?v=1' alt='Sara Albarella'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Sara Albarella</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Genenvet - Veterinary Genetics Laboratory<br> MUNA and Dept. of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production<br> University of Naples Federico II, Naples (Italy) </div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=20733595900' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Evaristo-Di-Napoli.png?v=1' alt='Evaristo Di Napoli'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Evaristo Di Napoli</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> MUNA and Dept. of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production<br> University of Naples Federico II, Naples (Italy) </div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58694261400' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Claudia-Gatta.png?v=1' alt='Claudia Gatta'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Claudia Gatta</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> MUNA and Dept. of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production<br> University of Naples Federico II, Naples (Italy) </div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55312361400' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Margherita-Maranesi.png?v=1' alt='Margherita Maranesi'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Margherita Maranesi</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Dept. of Veterinary Medicine <br> University of Perugia - Italy </div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=8250039400' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> <br> </div> <h4 class="title-section title_with_bull_ol"><span class="bull_ol">51</span> <span>Envinronmental Contaminants of Emerging Concerns: a Silent Risk for Aquatic Organisms</span> </h4> <div class="body-section "> <div class="richtext"> <p> Human waste, or anthropogenic litter, has been found in food webs, aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric systems, indicating that it may be recirculating through ecosystems in a manner akin to that of naturally occurring materials. The study of anthropogenic litter from the perspective of ecological subsidies is uncommon, but it has the potential to advance the field of study. Previous research has concentrated particularly on anthropogenic subsidies in the form of chemical contaminants. Scientists are still warning about the pervasiveness of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) and their detrimental effects on the environment and human health. People are becoming more concerned about the pervasive CECs around the world due to growing scientific knowledge, ecological concerns, health-related issues for humans, socioeconomic challenges and awareness, and disproportionate community exposures. Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biomedical products, personal care products (PCPs), micro and nano plastics, and pesticides are the substances that CECs are most concerned about. Across the world, there is still interest in and worry about the persistence of CECs in the aquatic ecosystem. CECs are routinely dumped into aquatic habitats, where they damage entire ecosystems and present major health risks. Endocrine disrupting chemicals are among the CECs that cost society the most due to an increase in sickness and disability, yet unlike other toxicant classes like carcinogens, they are not yet regulated as a category of hazard. Scientific research spanning decades has demonstrated that EDCs have been found to feminize aquatic organisms and have been associated with changes in immune responses, sexual differentiation and maturity, development, growth, and behavior, as well as nervous system functions, cancers, obesity, heart health, and neurological and learning disabilities. </p> <p> This special session looks at how EDCs affect aquatic life, and it clarifies why studies focused on this field are very important to preserve biodiversity and human health. The session aims to gather research works on the silent risks posed by environmental contaminants of emerging concern and contribute to the global effort to protect aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Environmental chemists, toxicologists, and ecologists are encouraged to submit their latest research on emerging contaminants. The session seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, encouraging experts from Mediterranean countries and beyond to share insights, methodologies, and comparative studies that highlight regional and global challenges. Studies that provide comparative analyses with findings from other parts of the world are particularly welcome, as they can offer valuable context and understanding of the global scale of these emerging threats. </p> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Conveners</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Davide-Di-Paola.png' alt='Davide Di Paola'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Davide Di Paola</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:dipaolad@unime.it'>dipaolad@unime.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57222261898' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Enrico-Gugliandolo.png' alt='Enrico Gugliandolo'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Enrico Gugliandolo</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Messina, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:egugliandolo@unime.it'>egugliandolo@unime.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57189241892' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> <br> </div> <h4 class="title-section title_with_bull_ol"><span class="bull_ol">52</span> <span>The Mediterranean Microbiomes and Omics-Guided Investigations</span> </h4> <div class="body-section "> <div class="richtext"> <p> MedLIFE-24 will host a special session and expert meeting focusing on Mediterranean microbiomes and omics-guided studies, involving the bioinformatics research community. The session will attempt to cover diverse environments (e.g., marine, aerosol, soil, extreme habitats, etc.) and human health fields. Topics addressed will include the latest tips and tricks in designing reproducible microbiome studies, spanning from DNA/RNA extraction to recent cutting-edge Next-generation sequencing (NGS) (short reads vs. long reads) methods and omics computational pipelines (e.g., metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metabolomics). Additionally, the session will cover how to curate and analyse NGS data before making it publicly available. </p> <p> This special session aims to bring together microbiome experts from Mediterranean countries to overcome current challenges in omics studies, set common goals, share computing resources, and train young bioinformaticians prepared for the new era of big data. Experts are encouraged to share their latest research papers (and mini reviews) and join the session to contribute their expertise, including user-friendly scripts for analysing NGS data and workflows. </p> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Conveners</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Andrea-Franzetti.png' alt='Andrea Franzetti'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Andrea Franzetti</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:andrea.franzetti@unimib.it'>andrea.franzetti@unimib.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57216729351' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Alif-Chebbi.png' alt='Alif Chebbi'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Alif Chebbi</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Department of Science, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:alifchebbi@gmail.com'>alifchebbi@gmail.com</a> / <a href='mailto:alif.chebbi@uniroma3.it'>alif.chebbi@uniroma3.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56357997100' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Invited Speakers</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Andrea-Franzetti.png' alt='Andrea Franzetti'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Andrea Franzetti</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:andrea.franzetti@unimib.it'>andrea.franzetti@unimib.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57216729351' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Bruna-Matturro.png?v=1' alt='Bruna Matturro'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Bruna Matturro</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Water Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Rome, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:bruna.matturro@irsa.cnr.it'>bruna.matturro@irsa.cnr.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55339972600' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Noureddine-El-Aouad.png?v=1' alt='Noureddine El Aouad'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Noureddine El Aouad</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tangier, Marroco </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:n.elaouad@uae.ac.ma'>n.elaouad@uae.ac.ma</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57217185419' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Soumaya-Kouidhi.png?v=1' alt='Soumaya Kouidhi'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Soumaya Kouidhi</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> LR Biotechnology and Bio-Geo Resources Valorization, Higher Institute for Biotechnology,<br> University of Manouba, Tunis, Tunisia </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:soumayakouidhi@gmail.com'>soumayakouidhi@gmail.com</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=35435411000' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Hedia-Bourguiba.png?v=1' alt='Hedia Bourguiba'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Hedia Bourguiba</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:hediabourguiba@hotmail.com'>hediabourguiba@hotmail.com</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6507385627' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Afef-Najjari.png?v=1' alt='Afef Najjari'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Afef Najjari</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:afef.najjari@fst.utm.tn'>afef.najjari@fst.utm.tn</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=14525670900' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Oussama-Souiai.png?v=1' alt='Oussama Souiai'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Oussama Souiai</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Laboratory of BioInformatics, bioMathematics and bioStatistics (BIMS),<br> Institute Pasteur of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:souiai@gmail.com'>souiai@gmail.com</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=47461523400' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Iteb-Boughattas.png?v=1' alt='Iteb Boughattas'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Iteb Boughattas</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Regional Field Crops Research Center of Beja (IRESA), Beja, Tunisia<br> Laboratory of Agrobiodiversity and Ecotoxicology, Higher Institute of Agronomy of Chott-Meriem,<br> University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:iteb.boughattas@yahoo.fr'>iteb.boughattas@yahoo.fr</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56736835100' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Collaborator</h4> <div> <a href="" target="_blank" class="singlePartner" style="width: 200px; margin: 0"> <img src="source/sponsors/ytrb.png" title="ytrb" alt="ytrb"> </a> </div> <br> </div> <br> </div> <h4 class="title-section title_with_bull_ol"><span class="bull_ol">53</span> <span>Reproductive Disorders and Modern Life Style</span> </h4> <div class="body-section "> <p> This session will focus on the increasing reproductive disorders such as infertility, congenital anomalies or decreased fecundity that might be induced by mycotoxins food contamination or micro pollutants such as perfume stabilizers, plasticisers or even heavy metal contamination. Some of such disorder inducing agent might have a transgenerational impact.</p> <p> The session will be a trail to gather the research work concerning pollutants and microchemicals that might affect human or animal reproductive capacity and also the possibility to recover from such disorders.</p> <p> Researchers are encouraged to submit their papers concerning this session’s topics. It will be a good chance for experts from different Mediterranean countries to share their knowledge and to find solutions to overcome the reproductive disorders issues. </p> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Conveners</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Reda-A-Ali.png?v=2' alt='Reda A. Ali'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Reda A. Ali</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:reda@aun.edu.eg'>reda@aun.edu.eg</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57209229485' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> <br> </div> <h4 class="title-section title_with_bull_ol"><span class="bull_ol">54</span> <span>Neurological Diseases and the Role of Complementary Medicine in Management of these Disorders</span> </h4> <div class="body-section "> <p> This special session will address the unique challenges presented by neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and stroke as well as mood disorders. Additionally, the session will explore the integration and efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine approaches specifically focussing on natural compounds, dietary regimen, herbal medicine and other lifestyle interventions. A short hapttitude session cum workshop with light exercises to relieve stress and foster positive mindset will be the key attraction to students and researchers. </p> <p> Key Highlight Features: </p> <ul class="bullet-0"> <li>Regional Epidemiology and affecting factors: Insights into the prevalence and incidence of major neurological diseases.</li> <li>Complementary Medicine Approaches: Discussion on the use of complementary medicine practices such as herbal medicine, nutritional therapies, exercise and other life style interventions in managing neurological diseases.</li> <li>Cultural Perspectives: Consideration of cultural attitudes towards complementary medicine and how they influence treatment choices.</li> <li>Innovative Therapies: Presentation of cutting-edge complementary and integrative therapies for neurological diseases.</li> <li>HAPTITTUDE session: A workshop cum session of 1 hour for students as well as working professionals fostering the positive mindset by renowned Hapttitude coaches.</li> <li>Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Bringing together neurologists, researchers, and practitioners of complementary medicine to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.</li> <li>Networking Opportunities: Structured networking sessions to promote collaboration and partnership among attendees from diverse fields.</li> <li>Interactive Panels: Engaging panel discussions with opportunities for audience Q&A, facilitating a dynamic exchange of ideas.</li> </ul> <p> This special session aims to bring together experts from all around the world to discuss the current challenges and advancements in understanding and treating neurological diseases, with a particular focus on the role and integration of complementary medicine. This forum will foster collaboration and the sharing of the latest research findings and clinical experiences tailored to this unique geographic and cultural context. </p> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Conveners</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Anuradha-Sharma.png' alt='Anuradha Sharma'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Anuradha Sharma</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:s.anuradha21@ymail.com'>s.anuradha21@ymail.com</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58494222600' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Pretty-Bhalla.png' alt='Pretty Bhalla'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Pretty Bhalla</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Recipient of Red Cross Society Scholarship<br> Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:bhalla.pretty@gmail.com'>bhalla.pretty@gmail.com</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57195972248' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Invited Speakers</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Gurpreet-Kaur-Grewala.png' alt='Gurpreet Kaur Grewal'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Gurpreet Kaur Grewal</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) Campus, Delhi, India<br> Genomics and Molecular Medicine Unit, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Mall Road, Delhi, India<br> Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:gpkgrewal@gmail.com'>gpkgrewal@gmail.com</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57193526193' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br> <h3 class="title-section">Satellite Events</h3> <div class=""> <h4 class="title-section title_with_bull_ol"><span class="bull_ol">55</span> <span>Exploring One-Health Dimensions: Experience and Case Studies</span> </h4> <div class="body-section "> <div class="richtext"> <p> Since 2021, The International <a href="http://onehealthconference.it/" target="_blank">One-Health Conference</a> has been gathering prominent experts from institutions, academia, and international organisations in health and environmental sectors to bring One-Health topics at the centre of the scientific discussion. International One Health Conference In the last edition in Catania in 2022, the conference has received more than 40 scientific contributions, involving at least 270 authors from all over the world (see <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9992/19/1" target="_blank">Proceedings</a>). The highest level speakers (from WHO, The Lancet Countdown, ISGlobal, ICLEI, CNR) on the topic have been invited as guest lecturers to provide the forefront insights, innovations and relevant themes into the discussion. A key feature of the conference has always been to foster results at a policy level, producing also Position Papers by the Scientific Committee that have been brought at ministerial and high-level international venues like UNFCCC COP26, COP27, and COP28. </p> <p> The One Health approach to the problems of the sustainability of the planet and the maintenance of quality of life is a transdisciplinary approach that can be summarized in some main themes: environmental complexity and climate change, sustainability of urban and agricultural systems and biodiversity, disease and antimicrobial systems resistance, and knowledge transfer. Therefore, the challenges linked to this approach are numerous and complex, making it necessary to clarify the different dimensions, not only to students (medicine, agriculture, engineering, law, economics, etc.) and stakeholders, but also and above all, to political decision-makers, to provide them with important support as they examine the complex health and socioeconomic issues for policies. </p> <p> With this in mind, the satellite event will embrace the interconnectedness of Environmental, Digital, Social, Policies, and Participatory dimensions, delving into the multifaceted aspects of One-Health. Through a comprehensive exploration, attendees will witness the convergence of disciplines and perspectives to address pressing global health challenges. We will invite speakers to discuss antimicrobial resistance and climate change with a One-health approach, Malnutrition, migration and wars, Energy sustainability, urbanization and nature-based solutions, diseases and movement of species and vectors, Ecoanxiety, extreme events and alteration of ecosystems, Urban Health and intersectoral interventions. The various concepts will be illustrated through experiences and case studies on the health impacts associated with various environmental and ecosystem problems and by trying to identify good practices that can help resolve current global health issues and the need for cross-disciplinary funding sources to foster an OH approach. </p> <p> Early-career scientists and senior experts are encouraged to submit their most current research to participate in this MedLIFE-24 Satellite Event with their cutting-edge understanding of these aspects. </p> <h4 class="title-section title-section-committes">Conveners</h4> <div class="commitees-bloc-one_column"> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Domenico-Vito.png' alt='Domenico Vito'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Domenico Vito</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Metabolism of Cities Living Lab SDSU <br>Paris Observatory – HubZine Italia, Milan, Italy </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:domenico.vito@polimi.it'>domenico.vito@polimi.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57038816800' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> <div class='commitee-memeber'> <div class='commitee-avatar'> <img src='source/speakers/Margherita-Ferrante.png' alt='Margherita Ferrante'> </div> <div class='commitee-detail'> <h4>Margherita Ferrante</h4><div class='commitee-affiliation'> Environmental and Food Hygiene Laboratory (LIAA), Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies (DGFI), University of Catania, Catania, Italy. </div><div class='commitee-email'>Email: <a href='mailto:marfer@unict.it'>marfer@unict.it</a></div><div class='commitee-scopus'> <a href='https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57143880700' class='scopus' target='_blank'><img src='source/scopus-preview.jpg' alt='scopus preview'></a> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <footer> <div id="footer"> <div class="row"> <div class="footer-left columns small-12 medium-7"> <div class="performer-logo"> <img src="source/sponsors/performer-events.svg" alt=""> <div>MedLIFE Official Organiser</div> </div> <div class="footer-newsletter"> To stay updated, <a href="index.php?p=newsletter">subscribe to our newsletter</a> </div> <div class="footer-link-contact"> If you can't find what you are looking for, please <a href="index.php?p=contact">contact us</a> </div> </div> <div class="footer-right columns small-12 medium-5"> <div class="conference_support "> <div>MedLIFE supports the<br><a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals#goals" target="_blank">Sustainable Development Goals</a></div> <div class="seperate_conference_support"></div> <div> <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals#goals" target="_blank"> <img src="source/sponsors/sgd.png" alt="Sustainable Development Goals" style="height: 38px"> </a> </div> </div> <div class="socialFooter"> <span>Connect with us on social media</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/performer-conferences/" target="_blank" class=""> <i class="fab fa-linkedin-in"></i> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Performerconferences" target="_blank" class=""> <i class="fab fa-facebook-f"></i> </a> <a href="https://x.com/PerformerEVENTS" target="_blank" class=""> <i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i> </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvAxq-8gKweTuXk2ieXtG6A" target="_blank" class=""> <i class="fab fa-youtube"></i> </a> </div> <p class="copyright_conference">© 2024 MedLIFE </p> </div> </div> </div>  <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-XZN471C0B3"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-XZN471C0B3'); </script> </footer> <script type="text/javascript" src="source/main.js?v=2"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="source/menu_mobile.js?v=3"></script>  <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.2.1.min.js"></script> <script>window.jQuery || document.write('<script src="assets/js/jquery-3.2.1.min.js"><\/script>')</script>  <script src="assets/js/easing.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="assets/js/camera.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script>  <script src="assets/js/plugins.js"></script> <div id="scrol_to_top" style="display: none"> <i class="fas fa-angle-up"></i> </div> <script> $(document).ready(function(){ $(window).scroll(function(){ if ($(this).scrollTop() > 100 || $('#scrol_to_top').scrollTop() > 100) { $('#scrol_to_top').fadeIn(); } else { $('#scrol_to_top').fadeOut(); } }); $('#scrol_to_top').click(function(){ $("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600); return false; }); }); </script> </body> </html>

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