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University of New Mexico, USA
| Biography Dr. Konstantin N. Konstantinov Professor of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, University of New Mexico, New Mexico. He was Associate Professor of Medicine in 2014 in the Division of Rheumatology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He obtained Ph.D. in 1987 in Clinical and Immunological Studies in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Academy of Medicine, University Skin Clinic, Sofia, Bulgaria. He is member of scientific societies including American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Danish Dermatological Society; British Society for Investigative Dermatology; European Society for Dermatological Research; Bulgarian Dermatological Society, and also member of the IUIS/WHO/AF/CDC, Autoantibody Standardization Committee in Rheumatic and Related Disorders, which is responsible for making evidence-based recommendations in autoimmune rheumatic diseases worldwide. He awarded with Albuquerque Magazine Top Doc in Rheumatology; First Prize in Henry L. Moses Competition in Basic Science, Montefiore Staff and Alumni Association, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York; Professor NielsHjorth’s Foundation Award, Denmark; Outstanding Resident Award, University Skin Clinic, Sofia, and Summa cum laude, Academy of Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria. He is an Editorial Board Member for Editorial Board Member of Journal of Medicine and Medical Research; Austin Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Insights of Translational Medicine. He also a Reviewer for Clinical Rheumatology; Arthritis Care and Research; Rheumatology; Clinical and Developmental Immunology; PLOS ONE, and he Review VA Research Service Grant Proposals, NM VA HCS, Albuquerque. He is an author for 54 peer reviewed publications and for 6 Book Chapters. Research Interest
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Mid America naviHealth, Inc., USA
| Biography Dr. Ghaith Mitri is currently Medical Director at Mid America naviHealth, Inc., USA. He was Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs - Rheumatology & Immunology Takeda Pharmaceuticals International, Deerfield, IL, USA. He obtained Doctor of Medicine in 1995 from the University of Damascus Medical School, Damascus, Syria. He is American Board (ABIM) Certified in Rheumatology (2001-2022) and Certified Physician Executive (2010-2020). He is serving as PI for 10 Projects, and Sub-I for 4 Projects. He is Member of Scientific Societies including American College of Rheumatology; American College of Physicians; American Association for Physician Leadership/American College of Physician Executives; Duval County Medical Society; Nominated and served as a Delegate to the Florida Medical Association (FMA) House of Delegates Member of the Sports medicine committee, Northeast Florida Legislative Committee; Florida Medical Association; Arthritis Foundation Member; Lakeway Medical Society; The American Academy of Medical Management Member; Sullivan County Medical Society; TMA Member; AMA Member, and Actively involved with OMERACT, RA PRO Consortium, AMA Foundation, and several others. He was an Associate Editor for the Journal and communications committee (2008), Rheumatology Guest Editor for the North East Florida Medicine Journal (2013). Journal Reviewer for International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. Ghaith is a well published author with publications in top journals such as Arthritis & Rheumatism, BMJ, Book chapters, and online publications. He has also presented several abstracts presentations at national and international meetings. Research Interest
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University of Michigan, USA
| Biography Dr. Samar Gupta is currently Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, USA. He holds joint appointments at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston University, and MIT. He is Chief of Rheumatology Services and Training in the Boston VA Healthcare system. He received his Medical Degree from the State Medical School in India. He is certified in Clinical Bone Densitometry. Dr. Gupta was a member of the team that first described Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and Scleroderma-like Skin Disorders. He has been site investigator for controlled therapeutic studies of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and for studies evaluating diagnostic algorithms in giant cell arteritis and synovial fluid analysis and in the internet. He is supervising mentees since 2008. He is Member of the Veterans Affairs Rheumatology Consortium; American College of Physicians; American College of Rheumatology; Arthritis Foundation; Medical Advisory Council, Global Fibrosis Foundation; Planning Member of Task Force; International Society of Clinical Densitometry; Registry Associate, Program to Understand the Long-term Outcomes in SpondyloARthritis; Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, and Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network. He is Ad-Hoc Reviewer for Federal Practitioner and Clinical Case Reports (Wiley Online Library). He is an author for some peer reviewed publications. Research Interest
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Newcastle University, United Kingdom
| Biography Dr. Rodolfo Gomez Bahamonde is currently Research Associate at Musculoskeletal Research Group, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, United Kindom. He obtained Ph.D. in Rheumatology from University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. He achieved the national research contract “Sara Borrell” funded by the "Instituto de Salud Carlos III" of the Spanish Ministry of Health. He awarded with Best Ph.D. award in 2010, Young Investigator award in 2008. He is Reviewer of several relevant journals in the Rheumatology field. He has published over 40 papers in International Journals. Research Interest
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University of Ain Shams, Egypt
| Biography Dr. Adel Mahmoud Ali El-Sayed is currently Head of Rheumatology Division Ain Shams University and Professor of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology, Ain Shams University, Egypt. He was Head of Rheumatology Unit in 2008 from the same University. Assistant and Principal Investigator of multicenter studies, Supervisor of 55 Master and MD thesis in the Rheumatology field.Assessment and Discussion of 53 Master and MD thesis in the Rheumatology field. He completed Doctor of Medicine in 1996 in the Internal Medicine from Ain Shams University, Egypt. He is Member of the Scientific Societies including Egyptian Committee for Graduation of Internal Medicine Lecturers to Assistant Professor Degree; American College of Rheumatology; Egyptian society of Rheumatology & Joint Diseases; Egyptian Society of Osteoporosis & Geriatric Medicine; Vice President of the Egyptian Society of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, and Vice President of the Scientific Society of Internal Medicine Department, Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine. Research Interest
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University of Cairo, Egypt
| Biography Dr. Tamer A. Gheita is currently Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt. He is Certified European League against Rheumatism (EULAR) Rheumatologist, Switzerland, and Treasurer of the Egyptian Society for Joint Diseases and Arthritis (ESJDA). He supervised on and discussed 25+ MD and M.Sc. theses and was acknowledged by many of his colleagues for his guidance and help in their work. He is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and International Osteoporosis Foundation, Switzerland. Editor In-Chief of the Egyptian Rheumatologist Journal; Editorial Board Member of 20+ International Journals such as the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases; European Journal of Rheumatology; Annals of Pediatric Rheumatology; African Journal of Rheumatology, and is on the Review Board of 60+ International Journals in the field of Medicine, Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology and Pharmacology. He Reviewed the 6th Edition of ‘Rheumatology’ Textbook Elsevier. Co-Editor of 10+ scientific books internationally published mostly in the field of Rheumatology. He has authored 100+ publications in top ranked international journals. Research Interest
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Pomeranian Medical University, Poland
| Biography Dr. Fischer Katarzyna Maria is currently Head of Laboratory of Department of Rheumatology at Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland. She obtained Ph.D. in Medical Biology in 2008 and specialization in Medical Laboratory Diagnostics in 2008. She participated in the nationalgrant: preparation and validation of complex immunodiagnostic procedures and standards in immune-mediated diseases. She is a member of the Executive Board of The Polish Society of Laboratory Diagnostics; National Representative in The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine; EMEUNET; The European Atherosclerosis Society; The Polish Society of Rheumatology; European Consensus Finding Study Group on Laboratory Investigations in Rheumatology (EULAR), and The National Chamber of Laboratory Diagnosticians. In 2013 she was awarded with the scholarship from Ministry of Science and Higher Education and European Union Human Resources Top 500 Innovators Science – Management - Commercialization and underwent a full training at University of California, Berkeley, US. She is an author and co-author of many papers, chapters in books, books and published abstracts. Research Interest
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University of Athens, Greece
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Dr. Yannis Dionyssiotis is currently Medical Director at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece and Research Fellow of University of Athens, 1st Department of Orthopaedics, General University Hospital Attikon, Greece. He obtained Ph.D. in Osteoporosis, Metabolic Bone Diseases in 2008 from the Laboratory for Research of the Musculoskeletal System, University of Athens, Greece. He took special training in Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic, Neurology, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; he earned Doctor of Medicine in 1997 from University of Athens, Greece. He is a Member of International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, and Prevention Committee of ISCOS. He was received Heim Ring Silver award and European Board award. He is an Editorial Board Member for Journal of Nursing Science; Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy; Journal of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging; International Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, and Gratis Journal of Bone Biology and Osteoporosis. He also Reviewer for International PubMed Journals including Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions; Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development; Spinal cord Journal; Scandinavian Journal of Public Health; Clinical Intervention in Aging; Hippokratia Journal, and Journal of Osteoporosis. He is author for many peer reviewed publications and Editor for 4-Books and 5-Book chapters. Research Interest
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Minami-Otsuka Institute of Technology, Japan
| Biography Dr. Hiroshi Okamoto is currently Director at Minami-Otsuka Institute of Technology, Minami-Otsuka Clinic, Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan. He was Associate Professor TokyoWomen’s Medical University, Japan. He obtained Ph.D. in Internal Medicine in 1994 from Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan and Doctor of Medicine from Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan in 1987. He is Member of scientific societies including Japanese Society of Internal Medicine; Japan Rheumatism Association; Japanese Society of Allergology; Japanese Society for Infectious Diseases; Molecular Biology Society of Japan, and Japanese Society for Diabetes. He is an author for 100 peer reviewed publications. Research Interest
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Tsukuba Rhematology Center, Japan
| Biography Dr. Makoto Sugihara is currently Director at Tsukuba Rheumatology Centre, Ichihara-Hospital, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki, Japan. He is Head of Tsukuba Rheumatology Center, Internal Medicine Department, at Ichihara Hospital, Japan, since 2013. He obtained Ph.D. in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatologyin 2009 from Graduate School, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki, Japan, and Doctor of Medicine from University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki, Japan in 2001. As a Sub-Investigator Participate in some Clinical Trials of the Biological Agents (infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, tocilizumab, abatacept etc.) and small molecules (tofacitinib, Iguratimod etc.) for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Educate Residents and Medical students in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Research Interest
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University of Sydney, Australia
| Biography Dr. Benjamin Yick Yeung Chan is currently Post-Doctoral fellow at Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Lab, The Institute of Bone and Joints Research, The University of Sydney, Australia. He obtained Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK in 2007. He is Member of Scientific Societies including International Chinese Musculoskeletal Research Society; Osteoarthritis Research Society International; Matrix Biology Society of Australia and New Zealand, and Australian - New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society. He was awarded with International travel fellowship award by Kolling Institute of Medical research, Australia; International travel fellowship award from scientific staff council, Sydney, Australia; Best post-doctoral publication in Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Northern medical School of the University of Sydney; Research highlight in Nature Review Rheumatology; F1000 Research highlight for role of Sclerostin in cartilage; Alec Brennan Fellowship for Musculoskeletal Research, Australia; The University of Hong Kong seeding grant HK $137,680; Selected as best abstract award by Bone and Tooth Society Annual Meeting 2005, Birmingham UK, and PhD scholarship offered by Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine Unit, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. Active Reviewer of Arthritis Rheumatism; Bone; Arthritis Research and Therapy; Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, and Molecular Cell Biology and American Journal of Sports Medicine. He is an author for 22 peer reviewed articles. Research Interest
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University of Shahid Beheshti, Iran
| Biography Dr. Javadi Parvaneh is currently an Assistant of Professor in the Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Mofid Children’s Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Shariati Ave., Tehran, Iran. He obtained Doctor of Medicine in General Medicine in 1998 from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. He has professional associations with scientific societies including Pediatric Rheumatology International Trial Organization; Pediatric Rheumatology of European Society, and member of Councilof Young Researchers of Pediatric Infectious Research Center. He was awarded with Second Place Pediatric Rheumatology Subspecialty Board Exams, and Board 10% of the first rank. He is Reviewer for Iranian journal of pediatrics. He is an author for many peer reviewed publications. Research Interest
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Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, China
| Biography Dr. Wei Zhang is currently Professor at Department of Translational Medicine, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, China. He was Assistant Professor in 2004 from the Department of Molecular Immunology, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, China. He obtained Ph.D. in 2003 in Immunology from the Department of Molecular Immunology, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, China. He was awarded for the Second Prize of Beijing Scientific and Technological Progress in 2008 and Excellent Youth Research Report award. He is Editorial Board Member of Acta Laboratorium Animals Scientia Sinica , Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine and Reviewer for Drug Design, Development and Therapy; Chinese Journal of Immunology; Current Immunology; China Biotechnology, and Chemistry of Life. He is an author for 35 peer reviewed publications which are in English and Chinese. Research Interest
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University of Lebanon, United Arab Emirates
| Biography Dr. Jinane EI Sayad is currently Author at the Arthritis Society, Cochrane MSK Group, Canada. She was Rheumatologist at Al Ain Modern Medical Group, United Arab Emirates. She obtained Doctor of Medicine from University of Lebanon in 2000, specialist in Rheumatology (2005) and Internal Medicine (2003). She is member scientific societies including Lebanese order of physicians Tripoli, and Emirates Society of Rheumatology. She received Bursery award from French government. She is an author for some peer reviewed publications in the field of Rheumatology. Research Interest
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Centro Medico La Costa, Paraguay
| Biography Dr. Jorge M. Lopez Benitez is currently Chief of Pediatrics, and Director, Pediatric Rheumatology Program La Costa Medical Center Asuncion, Paraguay, South America. He was Chief of Pediatric Rheumatologyuntil 2012 in Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is a Principle Investigator for many projects and supervised Medical Graduate students, Residents, and Fellows of Pediatric Rheumatology in the field of Pediatric Rheumatology. He obtained Doctor of Medicine from National University of Asuncion, School of Medical Sciences, Asuncion, Paraguay. He has certificatoin from various Boards including CITI, FLEX, FMGEMS, BLS, PALS, NALS and American Board of Pediatric-Pediatric Rheumatology. He is member of scientific societies including Clinical Immunology society; Pediatric Rheumatology Collaborative Study Group; Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance; New England Rheumatism Society; American Medical Association; Massachusetts Medical Society; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Board of Pediatrics; Paraguayan Pediatric Society; Paraguayan Medical Association, and Paraguayan Society of Rheumatology. He awarded with Amgen Rheumatology Fellowship Award for the Pediatric Fellowship Program at The Floatir Hospital for Children at New England Medical Centre from 200-2008; Oliver smith award for patient care in 1999, 2000 & 2006, and AAP 1993 Resident Scholarship. He is an author for some peer reviewed publications and Book chapter. Research Interest
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Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC, USA
| Biography Dr. Gregory J. Dennis is currently Vice President and Therapeutic Area Head for Immunology, Rheumatology, and Inflammation at PPD (Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC) Rockville, Maryland. In this role, he leads a therapeutic area strategy team and serves as key adviser and consultant to clients in immune-inflammation. Most recently, Dr. Dennis served as the Head of U.S Medical Affairs at UCB. He also has held leadership roles at Human Genome Sciences and Med Immune gaining experience in drug development from phase I-IV. Dr. Dennis spent six years at the National Institutes of Health, where he served as Director of Clinical Care and Training in the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). He earned his Medical Degree from St. Louis University in Missouri, USA. He is Principle site Investigator and Co-Investigator of extramural grant funded by NIH in collaboration with John Harley of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation from 1997 through 2002. He directed the Rheumatology Fellowship Training Programs having graduated greater 75 fellows. Dr. Dennis has been a member of the Board of Directors of the American College of Rheumatology; Rheumatology Research Foundation, and American Board of Internal Medicine for Certification in Rheumatology. He received the Distinguished Service Award from American College of Rheumatology in 2011. He is a Reviewer for Journal of Clinical Rheumatology Clinical Rheumatology; Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Journal, and Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy Journal. He is an author for 47 peer reviewed publications, 51 Abstracts, and 9 Book chapters.
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Al Azhar University, Egypt
| Biography Dr. Hesham Salah Hamoud General Director of Therapeutic Affairs, Al Azhar University Specialized Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. He was a General Director of Therapeutic Affairs, Sayid Galal University Hospital in 2010. He received Medical Doctorate in Rheumatology in 1997 from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. He is Member of various scientific societies including Member of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate; Egyptian Rheumatologic Society; Egyptian Society for Low Back Pain; Egyptian Society for Osteoporosis; Egyptian Society for Rehabilitation; American college of Rheumatology; International Member of the European league Against Rheumatism; International Osteoporosis Foundation; Osteoarthritis Research Society International; African League Against; Asian Pacific League Against; International Society for Study of Pain; President & Founder of the Egyptian Society of Rheumatology & Orthopedic Surgery, and Co-founder & Secretary General of the Egyptian League Against Rheumatism. He gave many presentations in national and international conferences.
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University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
| Biography Dr. Md. Abdul Alim Al-Bari is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He worked as an Assistant Professor in Department of Pharmacy, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh in 2013. He obtained Ph.D. in Department of Cell Signaling, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan in 2012. He also supervised research activities. He was awarded with ‘MadarBux Hall Gold Medal’ for securing first class in the B. Pharm. (Honours) Examination; ‘National Science & Information and Communication Technology (N.S.I.C.T) Fellowship’ (2002-2003) for characterization, chemical and biological studies on a new Streptomyces species; Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship (2008-2012), and Advance I Super Student (AISS), Global Center of Excellence Program, International Research Center for Molecular Science in Tooth and Bone Diseases, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (2009-2012). He is a Member of Editorial Board for Journal Club for Pharmaceutical Sciences; Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy; Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology; American Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, and Agricultural and Biological Sciences Journal. He is an author for 34 peer reviewed publications. Research Interest
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University of Illinois , USA
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Research Interest To apply my present research experience and knowledge in lipid metabolism in cardiovascular diseases, inflammation and neuronal disorders in basic and clinical trials. I am also quite passionate in writing manuscripts. Since, I was in Lipids field for last 15 years, I would like to continue in same field. |  |
