Álvaro Rocha holds the title of Honorary Professor, and holds a D.Sc. in Information Science, Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technologies, M.Sc. in Information Management, and BCs in Computer Science. He is a Professor of Information Systems at the University of Lisbon - ISEG, researcher at the ADVANCE (the ISEG Centre for Advanced Research in Management), and a collaborator researcher at both LIACC (Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science) and CINTESIS (Center for Research in Health Technologies and Information Systems). His main research interests are maturity models, information systems quality, online service quality, requirements engineering, intelligent information systems, e-Government, e-Health, and information technology in education. He is also Vice-Chair of the IEEE Portugal Section Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society Chapter, and Founder and Editor-in-Chief of both following Scopus and/or WoS journals: JISEM (Journal of Information Systems Engineering & Management) and RISTI (Revista Ibérica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informação / Iberian Journal of Information Systems and Technologies). Moreover, he has served as a Vice-Chair of Experts for the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Program, and as an Expert at the COST - intergovernmental framework for European Cooperation in Science and Technology, at the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Program, at the Government of Italy’s Ministry of Universities and Research, at the Government of Latvia’s Ministry of Finance, at the Government of Mexico's National Council of Science and Technology, at the Government of Polish's National Science Centre, and at the Government of Cyprus's Research and Innovation Foundation. He has 342 of his publications indexed in Scopus database, having an H-Index = 26 and 2619 citations. In Google Scholar he has an H5-Index = 36, having 5965 citations. He has 197 of his publications indexed in the Web of Science database (Core Collection), having an H-Index = 20 and 1424 citations. And in ResearchGate he has an H-Index = 30 and 4137 citations, being part of the group of the 2% best researchers in the world, considering all areas of investigation, and part of the group of the 1% best researchers in the world, considering only his area of research: Information Systems.

A health data analytics maturity model for hospitals information systems

Vivette Glover is Visiting Professor of Perinatal Psychobiology at Imperial College London. Her research has shown how the emotional state of the mother during pregnancy can have adverse effects on the developing fetus and longer term on the child, especially on neurodevelopment. Her group has also shown some of the underlying biological mechanisms. She has published over 320 papers in peer reviewed journals. This work has contributed to changes in UK government policy, including more funding for perinatal mental health. She is currently also carrying out collaborative research in Africa and India about how music can help reduce perinatal stress.

Let’s reduce stress in pregnancy to improve the outcome for our children.

Ilan Geva is a global branding and consumer behavior expert, an author, speaker, trainer, and university professor. He co-authored the book “Global Brand Management” and wrote many articles for international healthcare and medical tourism publications. Among his clients are Ministries of health, trade and commerce, chambers of commerce, medical travel clusters, city councils, hospital organizations and private clinics. His work has won over 100 industry awards around the world. Ilan sits on the board of a few companies and organizations and serves on advisory boards for others. His training workshops are popular and in demand. Ilan taught Branding at the University of Chicago and Consumer Behavior & Marketing at DePaul University. Currently he is teaching at Loyola University Chicago and the Center for Medical Tourism Research - UIW in San Antonio. Ilan is a member of the editorial board at the Healthcare Standards Institute Journal and speaks at many international conferences, assisting many global clients solidify their brands towards profitability. As someone who lived in four continents, visited over 60 countries and worked for many clients around the globe, he is a seasoned international expert.

Non-Traditional Partners- Collaborating outside the healthcare sector to solve problems and provide better outcomes.

Prof Colonel Rostislav Stefanov Kostadinov is Organizing and leading the educational process for Medical University of Plovdiv and Medical College of Plovdiv students. Delivering lectures, leading seminars and the students examine. Monitoring, organizing, and facilitating the International relations and Project activities of the Public Health Faculty academic staff. Organizing and leading Ph.D. and resident programs on Disaster Medicine and Disaster Medical Support at the Medical University of Plovdiv Planning, organizing, and managing courses for improvement of the population skills for healthy behavior in case of disasters and catastrophes. Leading and managing courses for disaster medical support (for medical professionals) and advance medical training for search and rescue team members.

Medical Intelligence – Do We Need It as Topic into Medical Students Curriculum

Diana Willeman-Buckelew, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and HealthCare Leadership at Radford University in Virginia. She instructs courses for the graduate programs in Health Sciences (MSHS, DHSc) and undergraduate programs in Public Health and Health Sciences. With over 30 years of experience in academia and being engaged in community service for many years, Dr. Willeman-Buckelew recognizes the importance of community collaboration to increase health literacy. She is the coordinator for the HandsOn HealthCare initiative and has a scholarly interest in improving health literacy in English Language Learners.

Immunologist,Certified, Drug Safety Officer,Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Trials Specialist.Currently working at Seramun Diagnostica Biotechnology Company in the Dept.of Research and Development as a Research & Development Scientist in the field of Immunoassay.Completed PhD from Charite’-University of Medicine Berlin, Center for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Internal Medicine Dept. of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology; German Rheumatology Research Center Berlin; Institute for Immunology, Center for Infection Medicine of Freie University Berlin. Ambassador of Brain City Berlin for Science and Technology. Diaspora Expert for Developing Countries in relation to health, education, research and consultation. Co-advisor and lecturer for Master and PhD students & lecturer of undergraduate students in different Ethiopian Universities. Ambassador of Tedda Health Science College in Gonder/ Ethiopia. Board Member of Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology EiTEX & Biorefinery Research Center (BRRC of EiTEX) in Bahir Dar University-Ethiopia, Board Member & Co-Founder and General Secretary of International Verein für Gesundheitsförderung in Äthiopien (IVGFÄ) at Germany. Vice-President of Bridge Ethiopia Network for Science and Technology (BE-NeST) in Germany. Auditor of German Society for Lupus Research Society/ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Lupus Forschung (DGLF) e,V.in Berlin-Germany.

The Contribution of Kess Waka Meskelo International Medical Center and Tedda Health Science College for the Community and Environmental Health at Tedda- Gonder Ethiopia

Kholod Saleh Fallatah completed the Bachelor degree in Medical Science at Umm-Alquraa University, Saudi Arabia (Makkah Almukarramah) and the Master degree in Public Health (Mass Gathering) college of Medicine. University of Alfaisal, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). And have a membership of Saudi society of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

Monae holds degrees in Public Health (DrPH, New York Medical College and MPH, Morgan State University) along with a degree in Biomedical Sciences (MBS, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). She hasconductedlaboratory research (Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health), conducted community-based participatory research (Bronx, NY and Baltimore, MD), worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry, trained as a policy fellow (Capitol Hill),and spent 7 years developing courses and teaching graduate Public Health students. Her research has been presented at the American Public Health Association meetings and the Public Health Association of New York City.

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Shavone Brennen completed her ASN from the College of The Bahamas, and holds a postgraduate diploma in Midwifery from the University of The Bahamas in Nassau - Bahamas. She is employed as a Registered Nurse in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in the Department of Public Health since 2009. As a newly graduated midwife, she is responsible for Women’s Health with a focus on Postnatal Period and Reproductive Health. She currently serves as a member of the Global Strategies for Nursing and Midwifery Bahamas team for Recruitment and Retention.

Occupational and Safety Health

Christie Okonkwo earned her second doctorate degree in Public Health with a specialization in Community Health Education from Walden University and a prior post-doctoral studies at New York University. She obtained status as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) from the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing Inc. (NCHEC). She is a Researcher, Health Educator, Registered Nurse, and ardent Writer and Editor (drchristiewrites.com). A life-long learner, Dr. Christie is passionate about public health issues, particularly substance use issues among the youth, which ultimately affect the entire populace. She is the Founder of The ReachOut Foundation for Children and Youth Inc.

Ashley K. Parks MS, FNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner and PhD student studying population health and health policy, with a research emphasis on stigma associated with cannabis use and the Strong Black Woman schema. Committed to promoting health equity, policy reform, and empowered communities of color, she has over 18 years of healthcare experience in clinical practice, education, and regulatory affairs. Her passion lies in promoting an understanding of and value for scholarly literature, storytelling, and activism through research. Her work centers on highlighting the experiences of Black women, exploring the intersection of strength, tradition, and social determinants of health.

Navigating Resilience: An Exploration of the Strong Black Woman Schema

I am a current faculty member and lecturer at Guilan University of Medical Sciences School of Public Health in Iran with over five years of teaching experience and research interest in public health issues and challenges . skills and expertise: Qualitative Research Grounded Theory Quantitative & Qualitative Research Social Cognitive Theory Theories of Reasoned Action Planned Behaviour, Transtheoretical Model Of Behavior Change Health Belief Model Tobacco Control Health Education Health Promotion Tobacco Use Cessation Public Speaking