Editorial Board
VU University Medical Center, Netherlands
| Biography Dr. Han CG Kemper finished his PhD at the Free University in Brussels (Belgium) in 1968. He is Emeritus professor in Health and Activity at the EMGO+ Institute for Care and Health Research, VU University Medical Center Amsterdam. He was the principle investigator of the Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study from 1974 till 2004. With his research group he published more than 350 articles in international journals and 10 books (or chapters in books). Since 1995 He is the European Editor of Pediatric Exercise Science. He is also a Board member of International Journals like Medicina Sportiva, Medicina de l’esport-Apunts, Journal of Human Kinetics. He is an active reviewer for various international journals like American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Sports Medicine, Osteoporosis International, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, etc. Research Interest
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Beloit Memorial Hospital, USA
| Biography Dr. Andre Nicolas Gay is an Orthopaedic surgeon in Beloit Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency in Orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in foot and ankle surgery, with a focus on non-operative and rehabilitative care. He is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His publication experience includes a focus on wound healing, non-operative orthopedics, rehabilitative care, risk stratification, and surgical outcomes. Research Interest
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University of the West of Scotland, Scotland
| Biography Dr. Julien Steven Baker ia a Professor in the University of the West of Scotland. He received his PhD from the University of Glamorgan. He also worked as a professor in the University of Glamorgan. He served as a director in the University of West of Scotland in the year 2012. He has more than 50 publications, more than 90 presentations and 27 book chapters. He is a member of many international societies and has collaboration with researchers based at renowned universities and centres. Research Interest
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Ondokuz Mayus University, Turkey
| Biography Dr. Sengul Tural is a lecturer in Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, Section of Medical Genetics. PhD thesis is “Association between BGLAP, ESR1, COL1A1 and CALCR Gene Polymorphisms with Osteoporosis ın Postmenopausal Women”. She has also publications about genetics of Ankylosing spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Also she has interest in gene doping in sports and cellular and molecular mechanisms of musculoskeletal disorders. She is married and has two daughters. Research Interest
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Szolnok University College, Hungary
| Biography Dr. Szilvia Boros is an associate professor at Szolnok College, Department of Tourism and Catering. She is responsible for the subjects of Health Tourism. She graduated general medicine at Univerity of Szeged in 1996. She holds a specialization in Sports Medicine (2004) and Dive Medicine (2012). She completed her PhD. dissertation in Sport Sciences at Semmelweis University (2010). Also she has interest in sport nutrition, sport recovery, treating obesity. She has received best scientific award and best oral presentations award amongst young researchers. Research Interest
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QMUL Centre Sports and Exercise Medicine, UK
| Biography Dr. Nikolaoss Malliaropoulos is a Consultant Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician. He is a Consulatnt in Sports and Exercise Medicne at Barts and The London NHS Trust and Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London Sports Medicine Academic Department. He has been the Director of the Sports injuries clinic of Track and Field Hellenic Association in Thessaloniki, since 1986 and was Chief Medical Officer of the Hellenic Olympic Team XXVIII, Athens Olympics 2004. Additionally, Nikos was the Director of the Medical Services of the First South Eastern European Games 2007.
He is a Fellow of the UK Faculty of Sports and Exercise medicine Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. He is a Founding member of the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians – ECOSEP, a Fellow of the International Federation of Sports Medicine FIMS, a Member of the British Sports and Exercise medicine Association-BASEM. Nikos is also a Balkan Judo Champion – 5th DAN in Judo and British Judo Coach.
His main clinical interests are in the Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation of sports injuries and musculoskeletal pathologies. Special interests are all Soft tissue Injuries include Hamstring and troublesome muscle Injuries, Tendon Injuries, Ankle and Knee Injuries, Bone stress Injuries, Low back pain. His main management approaches are Specific Exercise prescription as a treatment for Musculoskeletal pathologies, Ultrasound guided injections, Extra Shock Wave Therapy - ESWT, and Low Level Laser Treatment - LLLT.
Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation of sports injuries and musculoskeletal pathologies. Special interests include soft tissue injuries, hamstring injuries, tendon injuries, ankle and knee injuries, bone stress injuries His main management approaches are specific exercise prescription as a treatment for musculoskeletal pathologies, ultrasound guided injections, extra shock wave therapy - ESWT, and low level laser treatment - LLLT. Research Interest
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University of Virginia, USA
| Biography Dr. Eric Magrum is currently a senior Physical Therapist at the University of Virginia/HealthSouth Outpatient Sports Medicine Center; and Director of the UVA/HealthSouth APTA accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010 from Virginia Commonwealth Universityand graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1994, and went on to complete an Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship program earning a full fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists. Eric is also board certified through the APTA as an Orthopedic Specialist. Eric is a developer, primary instructor, and mentor for the UVA/HealthSouth Orthopedic Residency Program. He is also the program director for the Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute, teaching courses throughout the region in the field of Manual Physical Therapy. His research works have grants from Orthopedic Section Grant, American Physical Therapy Association. He is involved locally, regionally, and nationally in teaching and research in the fields of lower quarter biomechanics; running injuries, orthotic management, manual therapy as well as spinal evaluation and management. He has published more than 20 articles in peer reviewed journals, and book chapters; including co editor for Running Medicine textbook. He has been involved with planning and development of Running Medicine an annual symposium at UVA, devoted to caring for the running athlete. Research Interest
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Florida Atlantic University, USA
| Biography Dr. B Sue Graves is an associate professor in Florida Atlantic University. She is also a chair in the Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion. She has nearly 20 scientific publications and has also attended international conferences. She has professional membership in the societies which include International Society of Sports Nutritionists, American College of Sports Medicine, Southeast American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association. She also has many federal grants and external funding. Research Interest
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA
| Biography Dr. Eszter Volgyi obtained her M.Sc. With two majors, Physical Education and Health, in 2004 and a B.S. in Recretion in 2005 from Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. As a PI she carried out a longitudinal study on biological maturation, body composition and psychological functions in Hungarian teenage girls between 2004 and 2007. She graduated with a Ph.D. In Educational and Sport Sciences from Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary in 2008. She moved to Finland in 2006 and extended her research area in body composition and physical activity with a special focus on the effect of long-term leisure-time physical activity on bone, fat and muscle gain in girls. She completed her second Ph.D. In Health Sciences majoring in Sports Medicine in 2010 at the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. For her research, she received numerous national and international student and young investigator awards. Recently, she finished a 2-year postdoctoral training where she was focusing on applying statistics to analyze longitudinal data and learning neuroimaging. She is currently an assistant professor at University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Department of Preventive Medicine and the principal investigator of the study titled “Association of Percent Body Fat with Executive Function in 4 Year Olds”. Research Interest
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Georgia Regents University, USA
| Biography Dr. Raymond Chong is an Associate Professor at the Georgia Regents University. He completed his Ph.D at the University of Oregon in 1997. His dissertation mentors were Dr. Fay Horak, Dr. Marjorie Woollacott and the late Dr. Steven Keele. He is the director of his department's Human Movement Science lab. He is first author in >80% of his publications. He serves in various study sections for the US Department of Veteran Affairs Rehabilitation & Research Development Service's review panels. He is an executive editor of the Journal of Novel Physiotherapies, associate editor of the Comprehensive Psychology journal, editorial board member of the Gait & Posture and several other journals. Research Interest
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Emory University School of Medicine, USA
| Biography Dr. Masayoshi Yamaguchi is an Adjunct Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA (2013); Visiting Professor in Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA (2012–2013); Visiting Professor in Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, USA (2012). He discovered two novel proteins and genes; cell signaling suppressor protein (named regucalcin; 1978) and transcriptional factor RGPR-p117 (regucalcin gene promoter region-related protein; 2001) in mammalian cells. He is serving as editor and editorial board member of reputed 24 international Journals. He received many honor and awards; Prize for Sato Memorial Fundation (1992, Japan/USA), Senji Miyata Foundation Award 2005 (Japan), Japan Society for Biomedical Research on Trace Elements Award 2007, The Lifetime Achievement Award from International Biographical Centre (IBC) (2004, England), The World Lifetime Achievement Award from American Biographical Institute (2004, USA), The Distinguished Service to Science Award from IBC (2007, England), and many others. Dr. Yamaguchi is listed in various biographies; Who’s Who in the World (2005-, Marquis Who’s Who, USA), Who’s Who in Sciences and Engineering (2004-, Marquis Who’s Who, USA), International Biographical Dictionary (2006-, IBC, England), and others. Research Interest
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University of Florida College of Medicine, USA
| Biography Dr. Eric R. Braverman is a physician, researcher, author, and medical director of PATH Medical (Place for Achieving Total Health) in New York City, where he also coordinates clinical research at PATH Foundation NY. He has published journal articles on neurology, psychiatry, internal medicine, bariatrics, and preventative medicine. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa summa cum laude with a B.A. in general science from Brandeis University in 1979. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine with honors in 1983, and obtained internal medicine experience at Greenwich Hospital, a Yale School of Medicine affiliate and research experience at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. He held appointments as clinical assistant professor of integrative medicine in neurological surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College (2008-2012), assistant attending at Cabrini Medical Center, instructor in psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine, and has trained numerous medical residents and Physician Assistant students at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Weill Cornell Medical College, Touro College, School of Health Sciences, and Life College. He is founder and medical director of the Place For Achieving Total Health (PATH) Medical. He is also founder and president of PATH Foundation NY, a non-profit clinical research organization. Research Interest
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University of Illinois, USA
| Biography Dr. Feng Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at El Paso. He earned his MS in Mechanical Engineering and PhD in Human-machine and Environment Engineering (aka Ergonomics) from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Research Interest
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University of Michigan, USA
| Biography Dr. Scott G. McLean is an Assistant professor and also a Director for Human Performance Innovation Laboratory in the University of Michigan. He received his PhD from the University of Queensland. He serves as member for many rehabilitation centers and committees. He is honored with Executive council for the International Society of Biomechanics and many other awards. He has publications of more than 45 peer reviewed papers, nearly 80 conference proceedings and abstracts and has given 19 presentations at national and international level. Research Interest
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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, USA
| Biography Dr. Wei Li received his medical degree in clinical medicine from Xinxiang Medical College, Xinxiang, China in 1997. He earned his master’s degree in Neurophysiology from Capital Medical University, Beijing, China in 2000. He then pursued a doctorate in Molecular, Cellular and Systemic physiology with an emphasis on cancer biology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, which he completed in August 2006. Before becoming an assistant professor in 2006, he served as a graduate teaching assistant for physiology courses for six years. He also worked as a graduate research fellow, having received the Graduate Dissertation Research Assistantship Award and the Arthur Menendez Memorial Award. He had been actively participating in genomics research from 2009 to 2012 with the National Genomics Research Initiative sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He joined Indiana University at the beginning of 2013 and has been teaching Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology for the Physician Assistant Program. At the same time, he has been appointed as the Research Director for the Physician Assistant Program of Indiana University. Research Interest
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Nabenet Integrated Workplace Health Services, Australia
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Christopher Chong is an Australian born and educated Physiotherapist from Melbourne, Australia, and completed his Physiotherapy training at the University of Melbourne. His Physiotherapy career to-date has involved extensive work throughout the Australian and United Kingdom public and private healthcare sectors, particularly within the realm of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. Previous working positions held have included work as a private practice clinician within West End and Harley Street, London (United Kingdom), practice management and start-up of a Physiotherapy private practice in the central London city E1 district, serving Physiotherapist to the Great Britain Women’s Softball Team, London Triathlon and Rugby Union Sevens teams, senior Orthopaedic clinician within Eastern Health (Victoria, Australia) and as an Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant within the Victorian Worksafe/Workcover scheme (Australia). He has undertaken a wide range of post-graduate study courses within areas of spinal and shoulder Physiotherapy, clinical Pilates and acupuncture.
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Qatar University, Qatar
| Biography Dr Monèm Jemni is currently the Olympic Committee Professorial Chair in Sport Science Programme at Qatar University based in Doha.He is an exercise physiologist who gained world recognition as a result of cutting edge research applied to sports. He has lectured and received outstanding academic awards in Universities in France, Tunisia, USA and currently in the UK. He is a Chair of the International Science And Football Association (ISAFA www.isafa.info) and sits in a number of editorial boards. His research background is related to the optimization of human performance; however he is significantly shifting it towards health and exercise, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, mental health, etc. This has already led him to some national and international recognition. His research projects are cross-disciplinary orientated and engage local government, exercise scientists, nutritionists, health and social care specialists and fitness industry. His key skills are strong interpersonal, tactfulness and managerial skills, with strategically thinking and working collaboratively to develop and deliver quality controlled programs in order to reach all key stakeholders. He has wide experience in planning, budgeting and leading of small to big international projects from conception to socially and academically impacting deliveries. He has a strong international network with different parts of the world. Also have excellent verbal and written communication skills in three languages (English, French, and Arabic and currently learning Spanish). Research Interest
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University of Greenwich School of Science, UK
| Biography Dr. Mark A. Goss-Sampson received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Physiology in 1983 and his PhD in Neurophysiology from the University of London in 1987. He is currently a Principal Lecturer within the Centre for Sports Science and Human Performance at the University of Greenwich. He is a professional member of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and has published over 40 peer reviewed papers and has presented at 18 national and international conferences. Research Interest
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Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
| Biography Dr. Kasheef N Zayed is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education, Sultan Qaboos University. He has completed his PhD from Bucharest University, Romania. He has membershiops in scientific societies like American Psychological Association (APA), International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP), Arab Physical Culture Federation (APCF) and International Council of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER.SD). He received Academic Distinction Award from Sultan Qaboos University. He has more than 35 publications including books and Conference presentations. Research Interest
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University of Tartu, Estonia
| Biography Dr. Mati Pääsuke is a Professor in the Institute of Exercise Biology and Physiotherapy, University of Tartu. He is also a dean of the Faculty of Exercise and Sport Sciences. He has completed his PhD from the University of Tartu. He has more than 500 publications. He has memberships several Editorial boards and also served as an organizing committee member for sreveral conferences. Research Interest
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
| Biography Dr. Xinhua Qu is an Orthopedic surgeon in the Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine. He serves as member of many orthopedic centers and committees. He has publications of more than 40 peer reviewed papers, including J Bone Miner Res, Osteoporos Int, J Clin Microbiol, Int J Cardiol, Breast Cancer Res Treat. He is serving as reviewer of reputed 20 international Journals. Research Interest
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
| Biography Dr. Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari is a professor of physiotherapy at school of Rehabilitation in Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). He has been in teaching and research for 24 years in the Department of physiotherapy at School of Rehabilitation, TUMS. He received his PhD in physiotherapy from Tarbiat Modarres University. His scientific publications include more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles on physiotherapy and rehabilitation medicine. Research Interest
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Universidade Federal de Mato grossodo Sul, Brazil
| Biography Dr. Antonia Bankoff graduated in Physical Education from Methodist University of Piracicaba (1973), Master of Dentistry from State University of Campinas (1977) and Ph.D. in Morphofunctional Sciences from the University of São Paulo (1982 ). She is currently a professor at the State University of Campinas. She has experience in Physical Education with an emphasis in Health, acting on the following topics : aitividade physics , physical activity , electromyography , quality of life and obesity. It evaluative INEP by the National Higher Education modalities permit courses, recognition of courses, renewal of recognition of courses, institution of higher education courses and also technologies. The Foundation of Research of São Paulo - FAPESP , CNPq, FAEP for evaluation of scientific research project . Participates in the evaluation process by periodic SCIELO. She is a full professor at the graduate college of physical education unicamp and was representative of physical education to the Committee on Interdisciplinary Health CNPQ area from August 2000 to December 2002 , as well as chairman of that committee from May 2002 to December 2002. She is author of Morphology and Kinesiology Apliacado the Movement humanao by publisher Guanabara Koogan , released in 2007 . In August 2009, she received a scholarship from CAPES in category Senior Postdoctoral Abroad Italy -Rome - La Sapienza Università di Roma . In August 2011, published a chapter on Biomechanical Characteristics of the Bone by Publisher INTECH - Croatia. Em 2012 by Paco Editorial two chapters ( Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases in children and adolescents and Body Posture in children ) Book Health Issues in School : the responsibility to teach . Bag received in 2012 by CAPES - Visiting Professor Senior National - Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul - Three Ponds Campus.Vice President of the Latin American Association of Physical Education, Sport and Dance. Research Interest
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Universidade Brasil, Brazilian Institute of Teaching and Research in Pulmonary and Exercise Immunology (IBEPIPE), Brazil
| Biography Dr. Rodolfo de Paula Vieira is a full Professor in Universidade Brasil and Director of the Brazilian Institute of Teaching and Research in Pulmonary and Exercise Immunology (IBEPIPE). He received his post doctorate from the University Hospital Freiburg and PhD from the University of Sao Paulo. He is a member of many scientific societies which include European Respiratory Society (ERS), European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and International Society of Exercise and Immunology (ISEI) and since 2015 serve as vice-president of Brazilian Society/Association of Exercise Immunology (www.abie.org.br). He has also received many scientific awards. He has more than 95 international scientific publications.
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Florida Atlantic University, USA
| Biography Dr. Chun-Jung Huang is an assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. He received his Ph.D. degree in Rehabilitation and Movement Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. His primary research has been focused on the psychoneuroimmunology of health and human performance; specifically examining the underlying effects of obesity and stress-induced pro- inflammatory cytokine mechanisms and how exercise may reduce chronic stress- associated negative impact in cardiovascular disease and other obesity-associated chronic inflammatory problems. Research Interest
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Cleveland Clinic Hospital, USA
| Biography Dr. Melissa Alvarez Perez is a physical medicine rehabilitation specialist with a subspecialty in spinal cord injury medicine. She completed a bachelor degree in science with a certificate in nuclear medicine technology after which she worked for about a year as a nuclear medicine technologist. During this time she was able to work with physicians, nursing staff and in direct contact with patients which solidified her interest in the medical field. She completed medical school training at the University of Puerto Rico. She pursued a degree in Physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Spinal cord injury became one of her interest areas, deciding to complete a subspecialty in spinal cord injury at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Research Interest
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Lebanon Valley College, Pennsylvania
| Biography Dr. Georgios Stylianides is an Associate Professor in Biomechanics & Anatomy, Exercise Science Program,Lebanon Valley College. Dr. Stylianides has studied in Greece and France, as well as the University of Tennessee (BS), Purdue University (MS), Illinois State University (MS), and the University of Toledo (PhD) and specializes in Human Movement, Biomechanics, and Anatomy. He has worked and taught at public (universities), government (NASA Michoud), private (universities and hospitals) sectors. Dr. Stylianides has been an executive board member for the 3D Analysis of Human Movement technical group of the International Society of Biomechanics since 2002. He has been a reviewer for several scientific journals and academic textbooks. He has been involved in national and international research and conferences. Research Interest
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Essential Integrative Health (EiH) Integrative Spine Care, Orthopedics & Pain Management Clinic OSSO – Oklahoma Spinal Surgery & Orthopedics, US
| Biography Dr. Francio started his medical education in Brazil and completed his training in the United States. Currently, he practices integrative spine care, orthopedics, musculoskeletal manual medicine and pain management, in an interdisciplinary collaborative fashion with other medical providers (MDs, DOs, PAs, APRNs, PTs, RD, LCSW). Dr. Francio is a staff physician at Variety Care, OSSO and at Essential Integrative Health, in Oklahoma City, OK and his practice is focused on physical musculoskeletal manual medicine, rehabilitation and prolotherapy. Dr Francio’s interest include: Orthopedic Surgery, PM&R, and Pain Management and his orthobiologic regenerative medicine and alternatives to opioids for integrative pain management. Dr. Francio is very active in clinical research, and he is on the editorial board and peer-review committee of several medical journals worldwide, including the Spine Journal (Brazil), the Journal of Orthopedics, Journal of Medical Case Reports, ACCRAC Panel, the British Medical Journal BMJ Case Reports to name a few. Dr. Francio has published in national and international Medline indexed journals and lectured in national and international conferences, mostly in Brazil and US. Research Interest
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University Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
| Biography Dr. Abdelwahed barkaoui was Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering and biomechanics at the University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia. Member of laboratory of applied mechanics and engineering of the Tunis national school of engineers. PH.D in Mechanical Engineering specialty biomechanics of the University of Orleans in France. He has a master degree in mechanics and He is an electromechanical engineer. He is the reviewer for more than 20 peer-review journals in biomechanics and related fields and member of the Editorial Board on international journals. Research Interest He works on modeling and numerical simulation in biomechanics, in Mechanobiology and in bioengineering. More precisely, multi-scale approach (finite elements/ Neural Network) of bone, finite elements modeling of bone remodeling, modeling of knee joint and modeling of bone / implant assemblies. |  |
University of Guilan, Iran
| Biography Hamid Arazi, Ph.D. is an associate professor of the faculty of sport sciences, university of Guilan (Iran), is specialized in resistance training, nutrient supplements and health. He received a Ph.D degree in exercise physiology, from University of Guilan (faculty of sport sciences), Iran. His research interests involve athlete conditioning, health promotion and strength sports. He has published as author or co-author numerous papers in scope of exercise physiology (athlete performance, ergogenic supplements and health). Research Interest
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