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Ahmed-Al-Qahtani-PhD

Dubai, UAE

Immunology

Ahmed Al-Qahtani, PhD, is a leader in anti-aging and skin care whose research into growth factors places him at the cutting edge of aesthetics. He has studied at the University of California, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the University of San Francisco, and is currently an assistant professor at the College of Medicine at United Arab Emirates University in Al-Ain. As president and founder of AQ Skin Solutions, he has introduced some of the most innovative skin care products in the world. Dr. Ahmed Al-Qahtani began his career researching medical applications of growth factors for healing wounded tissue and burns. As a researcher in immunology, he developed a process for producing the highest quality growth factors utilizing a specialized cell line that was later named after him by the ATCC. Dr. Al-Qahtani has numerous scientific publications and patents on growth factor technology.

The Role of Exosomes and Growth Factors in Hair and Skin Rejuvenation

Nathan Bryan, PhD

Houston, TX

Professor of Molecular Medicine, Nitric Oxide

Dr. Nathan Bryan, HumanN Co-Founder and Nitric Oxide Scientist, was recruited by the Nobel Laureate, Dr. Ferid Murad to work in the N-O Discovery Program at the University of Texas. It was through this program that Dr. Bryan discovered a safe and natural way to produce Nitric Oxide gas, enabling the body to restore its N-O function. Wanting to bring this technology to the masses, he co-founded Neogenis Laboratories, now HumanN, in 2009. Dr. Bryan is a recognized world authority in Nitric Oxide research. He is credited with a multitude of significant discoveries in Nitric Oxide function and metabolism, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals in the field. He’s been awarded, or has pending, nine patents related to Nitric Oxide. He lectures frequently on Nitric Oxide, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Nitric Oxide Society. Dr. Bryan earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and his Doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. He continued his postdoctoral research as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine in the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute. From there, he continued in academia as a member of faculty in several Texas universities. When not conducting critical research or making significant discoveries for N-O, you can find him at Baylor College of Medicine in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics where he is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor.

Nitric Oxide: the Holy Grail in Regenerative Medicine

Stuart Williams, PhD

Lousiville, KY

Professor Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular Research

Stuart K. Williams, Ph.D. is the scientific director of the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute, a partnership between the University of Louisville and Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Health Care, and a professor in the Department of Surgery. An internationally-known expert in biomedical engineering, he was recruited to the CII and the University of Louisville in July 2007. Williams has authored more than 135 scientific publications and is a reviewer for more than a dozen scientific journals. He also serves on several Federal Government Advisory Committees for the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. He is a member of numerous scientific and professional organizations.

TBD

Kristen Comella, PhD

Sunrise, FL

Chief Science Officer, US Stem Cell

Dr. Kristin Comella, USRM’s Chief Science Officer, has an extensive background in the study and implementation of stem cell therapy. As a student focusing on the mechanics and systems of the body in order to achieve optimal health, her more than 20+ years experience has given her notable training with experts in the stem cell arena. Her graduate studies and PhD course work at Ohio State University provided her the opportunity to work with Dr. Jeffery Chalmers to focus on the use of nano-particles magnets to isolate and separate cells. She then delved more deeply into biomedical engineering at the Cleveland Clinic and Osiris Therapeutics — a small start-up in Maryland — mentored company founded by the ‘father of Mesenchymal Stem Cells,’ Dr. Arnie Caplan. Her work at Osiris led in 2002 to one of the first IND approvals of stem cells in orthopedics from the FDA, and was the beginning of her zeroing in on stem cells and their application for healing.

Summary of Peer-Reviewed Publications Using Stromal Vascular Fraction

Tom Grogan, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Orthopedic Surgery

Tom Grogan MD, one of West Los Angeles’ leading orthopedic surgeons, his practice caters to the city’s youngest and oldest patients. A member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Grogan was the first orthopedic surgeon to join the Cell Surgical Network and has played an instrumental role in the network.

Stromal Vascular Fraction in Orthopedic Surgery

Bill Johnson, MD

Dallas, TX

Internal Medicine

Dr. Bill Johnson was born in Dallas, Texas, and graduated with honors from Texas Tech University with a pre-med degree. Dr. Johnson received his doctorate from Texas Tech University in 1981 and completed his internal medicine residency at Tech in 1984. From 1984 until 2000, Dr. Johnson practiced as a partner at Lubbock Diagnostic Clinic, serving many of those years as president of the group. Dr. Johnson opened his first practice in Grapevine in January of 2002. In 2005, Dr. Johnson added aesthetic medicine to his practice. In 2006, Dr. Johnson’s Grapevine practice was renamed Innovations Medical, which has since expanded to include offices in Dallas.

The Effect of Stromal Vascular Fraction Therapy on Spirometry Testing in Chronic ObstructivePulmonary Disease: A Pilot Study

Dr. Raed Farhat, MD

Dubai, UAE

Plastic Surgery

Dr. Raed Farhat  is an renowned Senior Plastic Surgeon Specialist, Cosmetic Laser Specialist & wound care management and skin integrity Specialist. He is the President of the Gulf region of the American Aesthetic Association.

Stem Cells and SVF for Burn and Wound Healing

Kristine Brecht, MD

Burien, WA

General and Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Kristine Brecht is Board Certified in Family Medicine from University of Massachusetts.Completed Plastic Surgery Fellowship from University of South Florida 2001 – 2002.

Memberships/Certifications:
America Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Board of Trustees, 2016.
World Congress of Liposuction, Chairwoman, 2016-2017.
American Society of Liposuction Surgery, President, 2016.
Certified Aesthetic Consultant
The Aesthetic Practice Association, Member.
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Member.
American Medical Association, Member.
American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery (ASCBS), Member.
California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (CACS), Member.
World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Member.
General Surgery training from:
East Tennessee State University
SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, New York

Case Report: Cell Deployement For Stroke Patient

Hazem Barmada, MD

Ocean Springs, MS

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Barmada began his medical career in 1974 in the UK. In 1991 he joined the Heart Institute at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon as a chief fellow working alongside the world- renowned Cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Albert Starr, the first surgeon in the world to insert a valve in a heart. He later became an Associate of Cardiac Surgery at Harvard University’s Beth Israel Hospital. His prestigious awards and associations include current membership with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, US (since 1994), Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU), the American Venous Forum (AVF) and the American College of Phlebology, a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, London, England, and a fellow of the British Boards in Cardio-thoracic Surgery. Dr. Barmada has been serving the Mississippi Coast area since 2000 and has extensive national and international experience in managing venous disease, harvesting veins, and dealing with any possible complications. Dr. Barmada has two US cardiac/vascular patents and a third is pending.

Cell Deployment for Cerebral Ataxia and Autism

Kotoro Yoshimura, MD

Tochigi, Japan

Plastic Surgery

Kotaro Yoshimura. M.D is a professor and chairman of Department of Plastic Surgery at Jichi Medical University, Japan. He received his medical degree and doctorate from University of Tokyo. After returning from research work at University of Michigan, he worked for University of Tokyo and directed his laboratory. His research interests cover skin/hair/scar biology, wound healing/angiogenesis, adipose stem cells, and regenerative medicine. He published more than 150 full articles published in Medline-indexed journals as well as several textbook chapters. He received a number of awards including the 38th Maliniac Lecturer in 2016 by American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Prof. Yoshimura is currently a co-editor of Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery (JPSHS) and Vice President of International Society of Plastic Regenerative Surgeons (ISPRES).

Stem Cell Science, Replication, Deployment for Cosmetics to Therapeutics

Sgt Roger Sparks

Alaska

Pararescue Jumper, US Air Force

Air Force Master Sgt. Roger Sparks has served within the military as both a Recon Marine and Pararescueman for over 25 years. Sparks was the recipient of the Silver Star, the nation’s third- highest award for valor, in a ceremony on July 11, 2014 for his actions during a fierce firefight with insurgents in Afghanistan’s Watapur Valley on Nov. 14, 2010. The Air Force is thought to have handed out no more than a couple of dozen in the post-9/11 era. They are specifically given for action against an enemy force and thus largely restricted to branches of the service engaged in direct combat. His military record indicates that Sparks was responsible for saving over 300 lives. Sparks struggled with post-traumatic stress, which lead him to tattooing. “It’s a metaphysical thing of attempting to master yourself through experiencing the pain of tattooing but through virtuous symbols.” The pastime took on greater meaning as he began tattooing fellow combat veterans. Sparks is currently transitioning from a career of special operations into the civilian world as a military veteran advocate, artist, author and speaker.

Healing Our Heroes First Hand Experience

Heeyoung Lee, MD

Seoul, Korea

Plastic Surgery

Hee Young Lee MD a successful plastic surgeon from South Korea, Dr. Lee is one of the world’s leaders in advancing stem cell technology. Often referred to as “the Tony Stark of Stem Cells,” Dr. Lee is the founder of Medikan Int. and is the innovator of many crucial technologies that allow physicians to practice cell surgery.

The Advancement of Regenerative Therapies, Cell Expansion Techniques

John Feller, MD

Indian Wells, CA

Radiology

Dr. Feller completed his undergraduate training in metallurgical engineering and materials science at the University of Notre Dame graduating cum laude (1978-1982). He then attended the Ohio State University School of Medicine graduating summa cum laude (1983-1987). Dr. Feller subsequently completed four years of postgraduate medical training at Stanford University School of Medicine, culminating in board certification in Diagnostic Radiology (1987-1991). Following fellowship training in orthopedic and body MRI (1992), Dr. Feller served in the US Air Force as Chief of MRI at David Grant USAF Medical Center; a position he maintained for four years (1992-1996). Dr. Feller is currently the Medical Director and Founding Partner of Desert Medical Imaging in California, and Chief of Radiology as well as a Partner in American Medical Center in China. He was the MRI Consulting Radiologist for Desert Orthopedic Center from 1998 to 2010. He maintained an academic affiliation with Stanford University where he was an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiology (1991-2006), and is now an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiology at Loma Linda University. Dr. Feller was awarded the Volunteer Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year in 1992-1993 from Stanford University Medical Center Department of Radiology. Dr. Feller has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and is an editor of the textbook Shoulder Magnetic Resonance Imaging. He has given over 300 invited lectures worldwide on orthopedic, prostate and body MR imaging.

Image Guidance for Cell Deployment

Elliot Lander, MD

Rancho Mirage, CA

Urology

After 20 years of practice in urology and repeatedly being named one of the five “top docs” in Palm Springs, Dr. Lander co-founded the Cell Surgical Network in 2010 and has become a leader in field of regenerative medicine, teaching other physicians and even speaking in front of the FDA in 2016, where he advocated for patients’ rights to their bodies and physicians’ rights to practice cell surgery. Along with Dr. Berman and the Cell Surgical Network, Dr. Lander has published the largest safety data paper on the deployment of stromal vascular fraction, including intravenous deployment.

The Deployment of SVF in Urology

Ahvie Herskowtiz, MD

San Francisco, CA

Internal Medicine

Ahvie Herskowitz, M.D., is Medical Director of the San Francisco Stem Cell Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Anatara Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Anatomic Pathology. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and for nine years following medical school, trained in Anatomic Pathology and Immunology, Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He studied Cardiovascular Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital where, after training, he was jointly appointed for nine years as an Assistant and then Associate Professor of Medicine, and Immunology and Molecular Microbiology. At Hopkins, Dr. Herskowitz led an immunology and cardiology research team investigating mechanisms of vascular and cardiac injury and repair, heart transplantation, heart function and metabolism, and basic mechanisms of autoimmunity. He then relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area to become Director of a cardiovascular research institute, and was appointed Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC San Francisco. In 2000, after publishing more than 115 peer-reviewed medical articles, he co-founded the Institute for OneWorld Health, a successful global medical philanthropy. Over the past four years, he founded Anatara Medicine, where he has developed a highly individualized form of integrative medicine, focusing on the root causes of aging and complex medical conditions. At the San Francisco Stem Cell Treatment Center, Dr. Herskowitz is now coupling this experience with state-of- the-art regenerative medicine techniques, offering patients novel options to achieve optimized healing and disease prevention.

Localized periocular and intravenous deployment of SVF in a case series of patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

Chris Duma, MD

Newport Beach, CA

Neurosurgery

Chris Duma MD- began exploring stem cell research in 1993 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. A board certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Duma is Southern California’s leading and most experienced neurosurgeons, advancing gamma knife radiosurgery and intraventricular implantation of autologous stem cells.

Clinical Report On the Administration of SVF via Ommaya Reservoir for Advanced Neurological Diseases

Sheldon Jordan, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Neurologist

Sheldon Jordan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry Neurology,heAmerican Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Pain Medicine, American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board of Addiction Medicine, and American Board of Interventional Pain Medicine. He has taught on faculty at UCLA and USC as Clinical Associate Professor. Helped found the Stroke Service at UCLA and participated in some of the early work in surgical monitoring, brain mapping and evoked potential physiology. Private practice in Westwood and Santa Monica since 1981 with emphasis on interventional pain management, neuroimaging, clinical neurophysiology and sports neurology; Numerous publications have been based on the clinical experience and research in these areas. He research interests include Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment of depression, pain and a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders. He is a member of the national consortium for developing guidelines for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and is co-editor and author of an upcoming textbook on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Dr. Jordan is also a neurology consultant for US Soccer Men’s and Women’s National Teams, Major League Soccer, professional boxing and the NBA.

Neurological Disease and Stem Cells: Optimization of Delivery Systems

Fouad Ghaly, MD

Torrance, CA

Regenerative Medicine Specialist

Dr. Ghaly is one of the most influential physicians working in regenerative medicine therapies. He has participated in numerous regenerative medicine conferences all over the world. He has also collaborated with a distinguished, international group of leading physicians, researchers, and scientists on various projects. These projects include presentations on regenerative medicine, platelet-rich plasma therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, tissue-specific stem cell research and enhanced external counterpulsation. Dr. Ghaly created the Ghaly Center for Regenerative Medicine in 1995 to focus his attention on this relatively new field. He incorporates innovative scientific research, alternative therapies, state-of- the-art technology, and conventional medicine to create customized treatment plans. He’s passionate about educating and guiding each patient.

Clinical Report of Stromal Vascular Fraction for Bell’s Palsy

Oleg Kopyov, MD, PhD

Oxnard, CA

Neurosurgery

Oleg Kopyov, MD, PhD- the Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice president of Celavie Biosciences has been researching advanced stem cell treatments for over 25 years. He has decades of experience developing neurosurgical treatments for brain diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, epilepsy, and spinal cord trauma. Dr. Kopyov’s hypotheses originated with the theory that undifferentiated stem cells are able to react to the micro-environment into which they are injected and mature into multiple cell types dictated by their new surroundings.

Stem cells for the neurodegenerative disorders: to predifferentiate or not predifferentiate before transplantation?

Walter O’Brien, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Orthopedic Surgeon

Medical research, both basic science and clinical studies, have been a passion for Dr. O’Brien. This has led to numerous publications, awards, and invitations to lecture internationally. His basic science research involves biomechanics of the knee and studying the functional anatomy of knee ligaments developing surgical techniques to restore injured ligaments. Clinical studies verified his basic science research results as it applies to actual surgical procedures for knee reconstruction. His clinical studies also involve the long-term effects of various types of meniscal surgical procedures. Dr. O’Brien has published research work and scientific articles in the following peer-reviewed orthopedic journals: American Journal of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, Techniques in Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Transactions, and Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society. In addition, he has authored two chapters in a medical textbook about knee surgery: The Crucial Ligaments, Second Edition, JA Feagin (editor).

Stromal Vascular Fraction in Orthopedic Surgery

Mark Ghalili,DO

Beverly Hills, CA

Internal Medicine

Dr. Mark Ghalili DO is a board certified Internal Medicine physician whose passion lies in teaching his patients about chronic disease, prevention, and finding the underlying reasons for an illness. At an early stage in his career, he noticed the future of medicine becoming a medication cure-all for all patient’s ailments. Dr. Ghalili realized that the traditional methods and ideologies used in Western Medicine that were taught to him failed to provide any insight into functional and regenerative medicine. He realized millions of American’s are suffering from chronic disease and need a whole body approach taken in order to heal. After his ordeal of becoming crippled and wheelchair bound due to commonly prescribed antibiotics, he immersed himself with information in the functional medicine world and ultimately turned to stem cell therapy allowing him to make a 100% recovery. Dr. Ghalili has dedicated his life towards offering care to people living with medical conditions that are not being improved by traditional medicine; his own personal journey will allow him to positively impact patient’s lives.

Stem Cell Treatment Saved My Life: A Medical Doctor’s Personal Journey

Mark Berman, MD

Beverly Hills, CA

ENT/Cosmetic Surgery

After nearly 30 years in a successful practice as a cosmetic surgeon, where he was the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Berman discovered the magic of fat and the power of stem cells. In 2010, he co-founded the Cell Surgical Network and has worked to bring cell surgical technology all over the world. Dr. Berman, along with Dr. Elliot Lander and the Cell Surgical Network, has published the largest safety data paper on the deployment of stromal vascular fraction, including intravenous deployment.

TBD

Peter Hanson, MD

San Diego, CA

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Hanson joined Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical Group in August of 1992 and has enjoyed all aspects of his orthopaedic practice, which includes sports medicine, arthroscopy, shoulder reconstruction and lower extremity total joint replacement including introducing the anterior hip approach to East County. He has held major leadership positions that have been focused on patient care. He has been Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, and for over 12 years has served as the Medical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery at Grossmont Hospital, a position that involves orchestrating the Total Joint Replacement program for the hospital. At Grossmont Hospital, he has served as Chief of Staff, as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Grossmont Hospital and the Board of Directors for Sharp Healthcare. Dr. Hanson is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, class of 1996. He is an active member of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, The Western Orthopaedic Association where he has served as President of the San Diego Chapter, and the California Orthopaedic Association.

Cellular Therapy in Orthopedic Surgery

Kate Krawczyk

Chicago, IL

Web Design and SEO

Kate is the chief executive officer and founder of Physician ROI, a boutique digital marketing and consulting firm, and co-founder of Regenerative Medicine Marketing, LLC, a digital marketing firm specializing in lead generation for stem cell workshops. Kate brings together unique expertise as an entrepreneur and a digital marketer, working exclusively with physicians in the field of cosmetic surgery and regenerative medicine. In 2017, Kate began working directly with the Cell Surgical Network and now serves as their Director of Marketing. Kate currently holds digital marketing certifications in Google Adwords Search, Display, and Video, as well as Bing/Yahoo Ad and earned her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Kansas in 2001.

Web design and SEO

Noata Hashimoto, DC

La Quinta, CA

Chiropractor

Dr. Hashimoto’s mission is help as many people reach their full health potential as possible in the Coachella Valley. He specializes in natural health and life extension using various evidence based and holistic methods. He graduated top of his class and was originally pursuing a career in Dentistry until he was in a head on collision. After chiropractic had helped him, he knew his mission was clear. He vowed to learn everything he could about the human body so he too could help others that were in pain. After he finished his Bachelor’s degree at the University of British Columbia he headed south to study at the prestigious Southern California University of Health Sciences. He was heavily involved in the various technique clubs and held positions in some as president. Functional medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with correcting the true cause of health problems instead of providing a pill to just cover up the symptom. This is used to slow the aging process and correct acid reflux, chronic fatigue, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, fibromyalgia, neuropathy and many other chronic diseases. These diseases are very complex and often intermingled with various symptoms.

Automation, Seminars, and Stem Cells