Committee

Mohd Yasser Kayyal currently works as a Consultant General surgery and the Clinical Lead of Acute Care Surgery at Cork University Hospital. Mohd Yasser does research in Traumatology, Bariatric Surgery and Emergency Surgery. Their most recent publication is ERABS Enhanced recovery after Bariatric Surgery. He is an Editorial board member for the Journal of Obesity surgery, and a reviewer for the Journal of Laparoscopy surgery.

Dr. Mohd Shahbaaz Khan is a highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeon currently serving as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery at Harefield Hospital, Guys and St. Thomas NHS Trust, London. With extensive experience in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, he has worked in renowned institutions across the UK, Saudi Arabia, and India. He specializes in complex procedures, including heart and lung transplantation, ECMO, LVAD, CABG, valve repairs, congenital cardiac surgeries, and aortic interventions. A recipient of multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Khan is an active member of various professional associations and holds medical licenses in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and India.

Bruno Romano completed his anesthesiology and pain medicine from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Italy. His research interests are Emergency, anesthesiology and reanimation sciences.

Dr. Mushtaq Chalkoo is a distinguished surgeon specializing in laparoscopy and minimal access surgery, currently serving as a Professor of Surgery at Government Medical College, Srinagar, Kashmir. He completed his MBBS from GMC Srinagar and postgraduation from Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences. A Fellow of multiple surgical associations, he has published 69 scientific papers, reviewed 34 articles, and presented 32 papers at national and international conferences. Recognized with the State Award for the Chalkoo Technique and a national patent for the "Chalkoo Retractor," he has also received the Research Excellence Award 2021. As a mentor, he guides postgraduate and FNB scholars in advanced laparoscopic procedures. An editorial board member of 12 international journals, he has authored two books and actively contributes to surgical academia and research.

Evangelia Michail Michailidou is Anaesthesiologist-Intensivist at Apollonion Private Hospital of Lefkosia_Cyprus with 14 years experience in the field of anaesthesiology & 7 years in intensive care, exemplifies unwavering dedication, unparalleled expertise, and exceptional leadership skills. As a full-time professional in her field and a remarkable Life and Leadership Coach, Evangelia sets new standards in patient care through her visionary guidance. Her coaching inspires individuals to unlock their potential and embrace their leadership qualities. She has participated in many seminars, research-educational projects, and conferences as a speaker and as a trainer and trainee about issues in medicine. Also, she has many publications in medical journals. She was a member of the National Team in the Youth and Women categories in FIN Swimming, winning 11 international medals in international competitions during the six years 1997-2002.

Chief, Department of General Surgery, ULSS2 Trevigiana, Vittorio Veneto (TV), Italy, (former) President of the S.I.C.E. ,(Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and New Technologies)

Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (with Tenure) and Orthopedic Surgery Director, Acute Pain Clinical Research Director, Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Director, Center for Innovation in Pain Care Founder and Acute Pain Physician-in-Chief, Acute Interventional Perioperative Pain Service, UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital Former Director, Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Dr. Chelly has over 30 years of clinical research experience and developed the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine�s Clinical Research Program that has enrolled thousands of research subjects since July 2002.