Emerging Mechanisms in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline

Dr. Pol De Saedeleer is a Doctor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, trained at the Universities of Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve and Ghent in Belgium. He has built a distinguished international career in pharmaceutical and functional medicine as a teacher, lecturer and scientific advisor. Since 2012, he has served as Scientific and Medical Director of Nutrined/Researched Nutritionals, where he has led the development and clinical research of numerous science-based nutritional formulations, several of which have been published in peer-reviewed journals.A passionate advocate for functional and integrative medicine, Dr. De Saedeleer is a sought-after international speaker and educator, lecturing at medical institutions and conferences worldwide. He has served on the boards and scientific committees of several medical associations and was appointed Chairman of the European ILADS Committee in 2016 before becoming a Board Director of ILADEF (USA). He continues to contribute to international medical conferences and educational initiatives, with a particular focus on advancing research, clinical education and collaboration across the global medical community.

How to Assess the Autonomic Nervous System in 10 Minutes

Dr. Kamyar M. Hedayat is a Stanford-trained physician and internationally recognized authority in Endobiogeny. He is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Systems Biology Research Group, where he leads research, development and education. As the chief architect of GEMMA, he has developed more than 200 new algorithms for revealing hidden imbalances between biomarkers. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and textbooks in integrative physiology, critical care, and comparative medical ethics. He is also the author of the four-volume series The Theory of Endobiogeny. Dr. Hedayat is widely regarded as a thought leader who bridges modern science, holistic medicine, and humanistic healing.

Building Nervous System Resilience

Antony Haynes is one of the UK’s leading Registered Nutritional Therapists, with over 33 years of experience in private practice and a career spanning more than three decades in nutritional and functional medicine. Having worked with over 19,000 clients, Antony takes a client-centred approach focused on foundational principles rather than fixed protocols. He is also a passionate educator, having delivered more than 380 webinars, seminars and lectures, and co-founded Nutri-Link Ltd in 1998 to support healthcare practitioners with supplement education.Antony is an award-winning author of The Insulin Factor and The Food Intolerance Bible, which have received international recognition, and was honoured with the CAM Magazine Award for Outstanding Practice in 2011. With a Sports Science degree and a lifelong commitment to exercise, Antony has developed a particular interest in optimising mitochondrial function, alongside his extensive experience supporting clients with chronic fatigue conditions.

Converging Pathways: Infection, Immunity & the Brain in PANS/PANDAS

Marisa Matos is a Registered Integrative Nutritional Therapist with a BSc in Microbiology and Genetics, offering a rare blend of scientific precision and holistic insight. Known for her success in supporting clients with complex, chronic health challenges, Marisa is often the go-to expert for those who’ve tried multiple approaches without lasting results. Her work focuses on creating sustainable, personalised strategies that go beyond symptom management to restore long-term health.

Why Rest Isn’t Enough: Understanding the Nervous System in ME/CFS

Virginia Blake is a nutritional therapist specialising in chronic and complex illness, with over 15 years spanning clinical practice, higher education, and nutrition research.She qualified in 2008 with a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (BCNH), emphasising personalised nutrition and lifestyle for long-term conditions. Her MSc in Nutritional Medicine (University of Surrey) enhanced her ability to appraise research and address multi-system issues.Virginia has lectured on functional medicine-based Nutrition and Public Health degrees, worked at leading UK clinics (London Clinic of Nutrition, Optimum Health Clinic), and gained expertise in overlapping presentations. Now in private practice, her principle – minimal change for maximum impact – helps clients make health a supportive foundation.

POTS & POTS-like Syndromes: A Biological Medicine Perspective

Dr. Chlebowski is a naturopath, chiropractor, herbalist, and homeopath based in southern Oregon, where he runs Ashland Natural Medicine –  a clinic specialising in chronic illness, mystery disease, and integrative therapies. His work blends cutting-edge diagnostics with time-tested traditional medicine. A respected lecturer and published author, Dr. Chlebowski is known for making complex concepts clinically relevant and deeply human.

PNIE: The Intertwined Underworld of the Human Body

Dr Kirstie Lawton has a PhD in Nutrition, a BSc in Public Health Nutrition and a Diploma from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION), alongside a PGCE in Higher Education. She is currently completing a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration at the University of Sheffield. Kirstie specialises in nutritional support for adults diagnosed with or at risk of developing Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS), and has over 25 years’ experience working in child and young adult nutrition, with particular interests in gastrointestinal and neurological health, neurodivergence, mental wellbeing and immune health.Alongside her clinical work, Kirstie has played an integral role in developing the UK’s first Graduate Diploma in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, delivered by ION in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth. She has taught nutrition at universities and training institutions across the UK and serves on the Editorial Board of the Nutritional Medicine Institute and Journal, as well as the Medical Committee of Healing ALS. Her ongoing work combines clinical practice, education and research, with a particular focus on nutrition and neurological health.

The Nervous System Through the Lens of Ayurveda

Sarita Devi Nahar is the founder of Adya Ayurveda and a seasoned Ayurvedic practitioner with extensive experience in Ayurvedic health, yoga, and holistic wellbeing. Based in London, she has worked in Ayurveda for many years and has also held a longstanding role with Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt. Ltd. Her background includes training in Ayurveda from Kasturba Medical College, yoga teacher training at the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, and a BA Hons in Ayurveda from Thames Valley University.