International Heart Congress 2025

Hannah Visser graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in 2022. Currently, a third-year medical student at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hannah Visser is passionate about pursuing a career in internal medicine.

Ryan Slaughenhaupt studied Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College, USA and graduated with a BA in 2021. He then began medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA in 2022.

Michigan University (CMU), Michigan, with a keen interest in cardiology. His research focuses on valvular heart disease, interventional cardiology, and role of AI and emerging technologies in structural heart interventions. Dr. Khan has presented his work at several prestigious cardiology conferences, including the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI). He continues to contribute to the field through clinical research and collaborative efforts.

Mr Kalpesh Patel studied Pharmacy in Kingston University London and graduated with a MPharm degree in 2013. He then joined Barts Health NHS Trust to complete his GPhC pre-registration training. He is currently working as a highly specialist cardiac pharmacist at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, a tertiary referral center for cardiovascular medicine as part of Barts Health NHS Trust. Kalpesh is the lead pharmacist for cardiothoracic surgery and is part of the CVD Risk Prevention and Lipid clinic, with a specialist interest in acute coronary syndrome and lipid management. He has published various articles in the Pharmaceutical Journal supporting cardiovascular disease and management.

Claudio Soto graduated from the University of Sydney in 1994 with an MSc, and is a Senior Perfusionist at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, being there for the last 26 years. Being the Senior DCD Heart Retrieval and MCS Perfusionist, he plays a valuable role in the retrieval, preservation and assessment of DCD hearts and had a significant role in the world's first DCD heart transplantation in 2014. He’s also involved with hypothermic machine perfusion, as well as ECMO and eCPELLA retrieval programs both domestic and internationally and is heavily involved in ongoing heart preservation research with the units Large Animal Laboratory.

Dr. Oyenuga earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University in 2014, followed by a master’s degree in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida in 2017. Following graduation, she worked in clinical research in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology. She received her medical degree from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022. Dr. Oyenuga is currently a third-year Obstetrics and Gynecology resident at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on improving maternal and fetal outcomes in patients with sickle cell disease.

Neda Najafimakhsoos graduated with highest honors from the University of Bologna in October 2022, receiving the award for Best Academic Performance. Passed the INBDE in 2024 and is completing a Master’s degree in Orthodontics and Endodontics in 2025. Deeply interested in the systemic implications of oral health, with focused knowledge in periodontitis, oral surgery, and endodontics in relation to systemic disease. Actively participates in relevant conferences and has presented multiple scientific posters on these topics.

Agustin Joison is a biochemist who graduated from the National University of Córdoba in 1980. In 2003, he received his master's degree in health services management and earned his doctorate in health sciences in 2017. Since 1994, he has served as a professor and researcher at the Catholic University of Córdoba. He has published 25 articles and participated in several conferences. In 2007, he obtained a patent for the development of a fibrinolytic protein.

Dr. Armele Dornelas de Andrade is a Full Professor at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil. She holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Physiology from UFPE and a Ph.D. in Pneumoalergology from Université d'Aix-Marseille III, France, with postdoctoral training at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Her research focuses on respiratory physiology and physiotherapy, particularly aerosol therapy and respiratory muscle function. She has published over 160 scientific articles, 17 book chapters, and has an h-index of 29. Dr. Andrade actively mentors graduate students and collaborates internationally, being a member of the International Society of Aerosols in Medicine and the European Respiratory Society.

Post-doctorate from Harvard Medical School-Anesthesia Center for Critical Care Research, MGH. Master's, Doctorate and Post-doctorate in Biological Sciences (Physiology and Pharmacology) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Professor of the Post-Graduate Program in Health Sciences at Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais, in the research field of Sciences Applied to Cardiovascular Diseases. Has experience in physiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases with emphasis on blood arterial pressure and the renin-angiotensin system. Leader of the research group "Pathophysiology, evaluation and intervention in respiratory and cardiovascular diseases". Collaborator of the Youth Vascular Consortium (Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia).

Yin Xiaoyang, graduated from Jilin Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology with a Bachelor's degree, is currently a Master's degree student in Clinical Chinese Pharmacy, studying at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, with a research interest in Chinese medicine to prevent and treat metabolic diseases.

Tigör trained both in Germany and the US and earned his medical degree from Charité School of Medicine of Humboldt University, in Berlin, Germany. He spent several years in cardiovascular research including a research fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, In 2019, he co-founded Auxilius Pharma, a Warsaw based biotech startup focusing on developing new, innovative treatment options for cardiovascular conditions with high unmet need such as chronic-stable angina.

Dr. Geng studied Clinical Medicine at Peking University Health Science Center and received her MD degree in 2014. She currently serves as a young physician for the American Heart Association and as a director of the Chinese Hypertension League. She has participated in and led numerous scientific research projects. She has published many research articles in SCI (E) journals and participated in the compilation of multiple books.

Dr. Muhammad Wasim Sajjad, completed his MBBS from Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, followed by a two-year General Surgery training at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Peshawar. Then he joined Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) for Cardiac Surgery, where he successfully completed a three-year residency. Currently, He is working as a Registrar in Cardiac Surgery at RMI. He has several published research papers and has presented his work at various national conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of cardiac surgery.

Tamer Moustafa has a medical degree (M.B.B.Ch.) from Zagazig University and completed house officer and cardiology residency in the same university hospitals from 1997-2001. He have a Master's degree in Cardiology and completed a fellowship of coronary intervention in Paris in 2004. He later completed an M.D. in Cardiology and became an Assistant Professor of Cardiology at Zagazig University. He currently hold the position of Professor of Cardiology & Intervention. He have 22 years of experience in echocardiography and are an interventional cardiologist with a specialization in coronary intervention, including primary PCI, and skills in dealing with IABP, pacemakers, IVUS & FFR. Tamer Moustafa also have specific training in congenital echocardiography and IVUS. He was previously an instructor in the European Advanced Life Support and Egyptian Echocardiography for Congenital Echocardiography. He is the founder of the Sharkia Cardiac Association group and an executive member of the Egyptian Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology (EAVA).

Dr Amitabh Satsangi currently working as assistant professor in department of CTVS AIIMS, New Delhi. Did MS (Gen Surgery) From GSVM Medical college in 2018 with Honours, MCh Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery from AIIMS New Delhi with first rank. Selected as Thoracic Surgery Foundation SAHA scholar in 2020. Has published many articles in various national and international journals.