Prof. Shamil D. Akhmedov, MD, PhD, is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon and professor at the Cardiology Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center, Russian Academy of Sciences. With over 40 years of experience, he has significantly contributed to cardiovascular surgery and biomedical innovation. He founded the BRICS-Biomed International Consortium to promote collaborative research among BRICS countries. His research spans cardiac surgery, tissue engineering, and nanotechnology. Prof. Akhmedov has authored more than 250 scientific works and holds multiple patents, actively contributing to global cardiovascular research and development.

José E. Herrera, was born in Porlamar Venezuela on October 20, 1953. Married, father of 3 children. Physician graduated from the University of the Andes, Mérida state, Venezuela. in 1977. Approval of the ECFMG USA exam (revalidation of medical degree) March 1979, Postgraduate in Cardiology (Doctor's Degree) at José Ignacio Baldó Hospital (Caracas-Venezuela) and in the University Hospital of Caracas, 1979-1980. Advanced Echocardiography Course at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, United States, 1984. He was a faculty at the meetings of the different TCT congresses 2014, 2015, 2016, USA, ICI Meeting held in Israel 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, is  recepient the cardiovascular innovation award at the ICI 2015 meeting. He currently has 9 patents for medical device and PTCR procedure USA, Russia, Europe, Geneva and Japan. Scientific article published in the journal ESC Heart Failure 2022. He is a reviewer of the ESC Heart Failure and ACC Journal.

Dr. Mohammad Moaaz Kidwai is an Interventional Pediatric Cardiologist with 10 years of experience, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, India. He obtained his Doctorate of National Board (DrNB) in Pediatric Cardiology from Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, following completion of DNB Pediatrics and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from AMU, Aligarh. Dr. Kidwai’s clinical expertise encompasses the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired cardiac diseases in children and adults with congenital heart defects. He has independently performed a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures. His research contributions include multiple publications in national and international journals, and he serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. He is a Fellow of the Pediatric and Congenital Interventional Cardiovascular Society (FPICS) and a member of the American College of Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India, and Association for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC). Dr. Kidwai is actively involved in the teaching and training of DM Cardiology residents, and has contributed significantly to the initiation of the FNB Interventional Cardiology course and the expansion of DM Cardiology seats in the Department of Cardiology at AMU.

Dr. Bharath Kumar Jakka, M.D., is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician currently serving as Chair of the Department of Medicine at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama. He completed his M.D. at the McLaren – Michigan State University Residency Program in Flint and his undergraduate medical education at Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences in India. Dr. Jakka has extensive clinical experience in hospital medicine and has held leadership roles as Vice Chair and Chair within his department. He is an active member of the Society of Hospital Medicine and has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in cardiology and endocrinology.

Dr. Anjaneyulu Dunde, M.D., is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician currently serving as Vice Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama. He completed his medical education at Gandhi Medical College, India, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Georgia. With extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience, Dr. Dunde is actively involved in quality assurance, peer review, and institutional research initiatives. His prior research training includes positions at the University of Pennsylvania and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Zahra Sadin is a medical doctor and research assistant specializing in thoracic and cardiovascular diseases, with a strong background in internal medicine, oncology, and cardiothoracic research. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, completing her thesis on “Overall survival in esophageal cancer based on type, anatomical location, and site of metastasis.” She currently serves as a Research Assistant at Arya Private Hospital in Rasht, Iran, and as a Remote Research Assistant at the University of Arizona under the mentorship of Dr. M. Reza Movahed. Her work focuses on thoracic pathologies with potential cardiovascular involvement, patient recruitment, data collection, statistical analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Sadin has also practiced extensively as a family physician, providing comprehensive healthcare and preventive services to diverse communities. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters covering topics such as hydatid disease, mediastinal tumors, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and rare thoracic pathologies. Her research interests span cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and complex cardiothoracic disorders. Fluent in English, German, and Persian, Dr. Sadin is committed to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.