Committee Members

Fernanda Carvalho Cavalari is a researcher and postdoctoral fellow with extensive training in Biological Sciences, specializing in Human Physiology, Endocrine System, and Male Reproduction. She holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and has postdoctoral experience in both the Biochemistry Graduate Program at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) and the Pharmacy Graduate Program (CNPq).

Fernanda is dedicated to studying the mechanisms of action of hormones such as testosterone, epitestosterone, FSH, and vitamin D3. Her research involves advanced techniques such as intracellular recording and Patch Clamp to investigate the effects of these hormones on the human body, particularly in the context of male reproductive health

Undergraduate in Chemistry License, Master and PhD in Biochemistry, pos-doc at Université de
CAEN/France (UNICAEN). Supervisor of Master and PhD Pharmacy and Biochemistry
programs. Full professor at UFSC/Brazil. Coordinator of the following programs/projects:
International Cooperation Program with UNICAEN; International Project with University of
Guelph/Canada; project for undergraduate, graduation (Master, PhD and Pos-Doc) exchanges
students among UNICAEN and UFSC; project of international collaboration with Sorbonne
Universités, Paris 6; project of international collaboration with University of California, Riverside;
International collaboration with Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota; project of
international collaboration with De Montfort University, Leicester, UK; project of international
collaboration with University of Coimbra and University of Porto. Fellowship student of Japan
International Cooperation Agency, Japan. Visiting Scientist at UCR/USA and at UNICAEN.
Invited Professor at UNICAEN/France to the Biology undergraduate and graduation courses.
International scientific meeting (Japan, Uruguay, USA, India, France, Poland, China, Greece and
Canada). International Scientific Committee (Ciencia Y Tecnologia para el Desarrollo/CYTED).
As research experience, develops studies in Pharmacy related to Pharmacognosy and Medicinal
Chemistry. Key-words: Electrophysiology; Diagnostic strategies; Pathophysiology; Drugs
development; Diabetes; Infertility; Cancer.

Elva Perez-Luque Department of Medical Science, Division of Health Sciences, Campus Leon, University of Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico.

Research and Academic Experience: I have a PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of Guanajuato. I am currently a professor-researcher in the Department of Medical Sciences at the University of Guanajuato. I teach in the Master’s and Doctorate postgraduate courses in Medical Sciences, and I am a member of the National System of Researchers level II.

Research Specialization: My area of specialization includes aspects molecular and metabolic mechanisms type 2 diabetes, obesity and related metabolic disorders. At the molecular level, they include the genetic polymorphisms associated with these diseases. I have published 54 articles in international journals and have directed 40 postgraduate

Jerilynn Prior is a professor of endocrinology and metabolism at the University of British Columbia and is the
scientific director of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR).

A doctor graduated from the Marília School of Medicine (FAMEMA), he obtained his PhD in Anatomy from the ICB/USP. From 1979 to 1985, he was a professor in the Department of Morphological Sciences at FAMEMA. He joined the Anatomy Department of the ICB/USP in 1986, where he obtained the degree of Habilitation in the area of ​​Neuroanatomy and, consequently, received the title of Associate Professor, and was also appointed to the position of Full Professor in the Anatomy Department of the ICB/USP.He completed a Postdoctoral Program at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, California, USA, under the supervision of Prof. Paul E. Sawchenko. Visiting Researcher at the Institut de Pharmacologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire, Sophia-Antipolis, Valbonne, France.

Karimah Qutah is a Family Physician with dual board certifications in Family Medicine from the Saudi and Arab Boards. She practices medicine in Canada currently and holds a Master’s in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety from Harvard Medical School (2024). She also worked as a quality and patient safety consultant.
In Saudi Arabia, Dr. Qutah served as a Family Physician and successfuly led a medical team at King Abdulaziz University during the COVID-19 pandemic. An accomplished researcher and author of several publications and a medical book, her work focuses on advancing healthcare through innovation, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Lamees A. Maghrabi, received her B.Sc. degree in Biology from Lebanese American
University, Beirut, Lebanon, M.B.B.S. degree in Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
from Ibn Sina National College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She received Saudi
Board of Internal Medicine, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
She is currently in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Her research interests include endocrinology, diabetes and glucose metabolism, bone health and
osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, female and male reproductive endocrinology, endocrine
neoplasia and cancer.

Dr. Fábio Cruz is an attending physician at IVI Valencia and a faculty member at the University of Valencia. He graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) in Brazil and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Cruz has trained in Reproductive Medicine at institutions like the University of São Paulo and IVI Valencia, where he also obtained a Master’s in Human Reproduction. Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Valencia, he coordinates professional training at IVIRMA Global Education and serves on the investigation committee at IVI Valencia. He is also a reviewer and speaker at international congresses.

Tomislav Bulum, M.D., Ph.D., is a specialist in internal medicine, endocrinology, and diabetology who joined St. Catherine in 2024. He earned his Ph.D. in 2010 and has been teaching at the University of Zagreb, School of Medicine, since 2016. In 2022, he was awarded the title of Primarius. Dr. Bulum has published over 100 scientific papers, including four book chapters, with 70 as the first or corresponding author. In 2023, he received the Croatian Medical Chamber Award for Scientific Contribution. His research focuses on obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance.

Castro has an important role as faculty in Grady’s international clinic providing exceptional care to Spanish speaking and other international patients.”She is leading an important project to explore and improve provider management of hypertension in a safety net clinic.”She has taken on additional roles as a member of our COVID-19 pandemic response group and as a clinician in the Diabetes Management Program.”

Irena Ivanova is an associate professor of Clinical Laboratory at the Medical University of Varna since 2023. She has participated in a number of international projects and trainings such as IFCC professional Scientific Exchange Programme in Laboratory Neurobiology, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Rome. In 2024, she completed training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Irena Ivanova is a member of the National Expert Specialized Medical Board of Clinical Laboratory of the Bulgarian Medical Union. She is the director of Department of Clinical laboratory, UH St. Ivan Rilski, Sofia since 2009. She has published more than 25 articles in reputed journals and is also a reviewer of articles in reputed journals.