Stefano Sandrone is an acclaimed Italian neuroscientist and global leader in medical education, recognized for his innovative work in the field. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Science Educator Award (SfN, 2019), A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award (AAN, 2020 and 2024), and the Distinguished Neurology Teacher Award (ANA, 2024), making him the youngest and first European recipient of this honor. Dr. Sandrone plays key roles in international committees, including the American Academy of Neurology and the Italian Ministry of Health. At Imperial College London, he co-directs the MRes Experimental Neuroscience and MSc Translational Neuroscience programs, focusing on active learning, metaverse integration in medical education, and mentoring women in neurology. His work has been featured in major media outlets such as New Scientist, National Public Radio, and Wired. Dr. Sandrone holds a PhD from King’s College London and multiple degrees in psychology and neuroscience from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.

Suzanne de la Monte, MD MPH is a Professor in Pathology, Neurology, & Neurosurgery at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She conducts basic, translational, and clinical research on mechanisms and consequences of brain insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction, particularly in relation to neurodegeneration. She coined the term, ‘Type 3 Diabetes’ to reflect the main underlying problems in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Her lab investigates how noninvasive liquid biopsy approaches could be used for diagnosis and monitoring neurodegenerative diseases. She has published over 350 original scientific manuscripts and serves as an editorial board member of repute

Parisa Habibi earned her doctorate at the age of 34 from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. She is currently a faculty member at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. With a strong commitment to research, Dr. Habibi has published over 45 articles in prestigious journals, contributing significantly to her field. Her academic work reflects a dedication to advancing medical knowledge and education.

Degree in Medicine 1985; Research Associate at the Transplant Center of Pittsburgh University hospital, Pittsburgh PA, USA, 1986-1990; PhD in Gastroenterological Science, University of Florence, 1991-1995. Currently, Associate Professor with National scientific qualification as full professor in Gastroenterology. Member of the Editorial Board for the World Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, and Frontiers in Nutrition. Author of 183 publications indexed in SCOPUS and WOS; 123 participations to national and international congresses mostly as speaker or moderator/organizator. Member of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology, Italian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Italian Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism.