International Conference on Neuroscience and Psychiatry 2026

Shoichi Shiota earned a B.A. in Education from Kagawa University in 2009, followed by an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Tokushima University in 2013. In 2017, he completed a Ph.D. in Medical Science at Hiroshima University. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Social Welfare, at Aomori University of Health and Welfare.

Fernanda Grôppo Nogueira Herculano is a neurologist specialized in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology. She graduated in medicine from the fluminense federal university (UFF) in 2014 and completed her medical residency in neurology at the same institution from 2015 to 2018. In 2021, she obtained a master’s degree in neurology from the federal university of the state of rio de janeiro (Unirio), with a thesis focused on the prevalence of infections in patients with multiple sclerosis using disease-modifying drugs. Currently, Fernanda practices as a neurologist in São Paulo, where she works at her private clinic and in leading healthcare institutions. She is primarily dedicated to the care of patients with multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders. Additionally, she has participated in clinical research as a sub-investigator and rater, focusing on new therapies for multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases. Fernanda is the managing partner of the clinic Dra. Fernanda Herculano neurologia, headquartered in São Paulo.

Kasia McCartney is a neurofeedback practitioner and the founder of Encephalon, a leading neurofeedback clinic based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally from the Bahamas, Kasia specializes in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and QEEG, focusing on developmental and neurological disorders. As one of the youngest practitioners in the field, she has quickly gained recognition for her innovative approach to brain health, combining cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of neuroscience. Kasia lectures across Europe, sharing her expertise on the therapeutic potential of neurofeedback and its application in treating conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and functional neurological disorders. Her passion for advancing brain health has led her to pursue a PhD in Integrative Medicine, where she is currently exploring the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and holistic therapies. With a commitment to improving the lives of her clients, Kasia has successfully helped individuals from various backgrounds overcome challenging neurological conditions. Through Encephalon, she is dedicated to providing transformative therapies that harness the power of the brain’s ability to heal and adapt. Kasia’s work is shaping the future of neurofeedback and its role in mental health care.

Ravit Grumberg Vardi has completed her PhD from Bar Ilan university, Isreal. She is a lecturer at Talpiot College of education in the department of special education. For more than two decades Ravit held various positions in the special education system, first as a special education teacher and later as an instructor supporting teachers and providing methods for working with students with special needs. Ravit is an ADHD researcher. Her studies examine various aspects of ADHD in children and adults.

Ida Aju Kusuma Wardani earned her medical degree from Wijaya Kusuma University, Surabaya, in 2000. She subsequently completed her residency in psychiatry at Airlangga University, Surabaya, in 2008. In 2014, she obtained a Master’s degree in Hospital Administration from the University of Indonesia. In recognition of her expertise in psychosomatic medicine, she was awarded a subspecialty certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry by the Indonesian College of Psychiatry in 2019. Most recently, she completed her doctoral studies in medical science in 2024, further strengthening her academic and clinical foundation in the field of psychiatry.

Broughton is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist working in the National Health Service (NHS) in England. He currently oversees the care and treatment of male inpatients detained in a Medium Secure Unit. His research interests are focused on Human Rights, Medical Ethics and Mental Health Law, bias and medical error, and the use of security as part of treatment. He is active in undergraduate teaching and the Norwich Medical School as part of the University of East Anglia (UEA) and is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at St George’s University, Grenada. He has been acting as a psychiatric expert in criminal cases in England and Wales for the last 20 years.

Amato Mariannina born in Nicastro on 08/02/1963, lives in Lamezia Terme where she works as a psychologist and ASPIC psychotherapist at the NPIA and for some years at the CSM of the ASP-CZ. EMDR Practitioner. He invents the 3D Therapy® methodology, an inventive instrumental application of the 3D printer for psychotherapeutic purposes. Participates in national and European EMDR congresses, publishes in various scientific journals and various essays on the well-being of women and mothers and children: "Come vincere la depressione durante e dopo la gravidanza"(2007), "Legame materno" (2008), "Ti aiuto a crescere: le tappe della personalità tra femminilità e virilità(2014) con la casa editrice Sovera di Roma; cap "Legame tra la madre e il prenato" (2010) e "La transitività materna" (2011) con la casa editrice IF PRESS di Roma; "La Qualità nell’Azienda Sanitaria"(2015) con la casa editrice Rubbettino di Soveria Mannelli; "3D Therapy® la materializzazione dell’emozione"(2019) con la casa editrice Grafichéditore di Lamezia Terme; in fase di pubblicazione "I processi neuropsicologici della percezione visiva applicati al trattamento della 3D Therapy®"

Tehila Raftar-Ozery has completed her PhD in 2023 at Bar Ilan University, Israel. She is a lecturer and researcher in the field of Special Education at Orot College, Israel. Her academic work focuses on ethics, disability, ethical dilemmas, and inclusion of students with special needs in regular schools. As part of her research under the supervision of Prof. Orly Shapira-Lishchinsky, she developed a digital learning module called Ethicon Digital. The module is designed to raise ethical awareness among researchers and other stakeholders about the inclusion, capabilities, and rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly in the field of education and more broadly in society. The learning tool enables users to engage with real-life ethical dilemmas and practice applying the ethical principles identified in her study. Through interactive scenarios, it supports researchers and practitioners in navigating complex ethical decisions involving individuals with IDD in research, promoting a more inclusive and respectful society. In addition, she explores the mediating role of ‘absenteeism acceptance’ between different leadership styles and school ethical climate on organizational citizenship behaviors and voluntary absence among Israeli teachers from different mainstream and special-education schools.