Dr. S R Narahari is an allopathic dermatologist who developed an internationally recognized Centre of Excellence for managing and preventing disabilities caused by Lymphatic Filariasis and other lymphedemas in resource-poor healthcare settings. He pioneered clinician-led bedside integrative medicine by combining Ayurveda, Yoga and Bio-medicine therapeutics. Dr Narahari leads integrative medicine research, intersectoral collaborations, and patient-centred care and education to meet the needs of those with chronic diseases. He is among the world’s leading lymphedema experts with over 80 research papers and several national and international conference presentations. Dr Narahari has received three international excellence awards for Lymphatic Filariasis/Lymphedema from leading professional bodies. Dr Narahari was also the first doctor from Kerala who made a presentation on “Introducing Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine for Filarial Lymphedema as a Public Health Intervention” at the inaugural WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit.

Professor Terence J Ryan is a well-renowned dermatologist who believes that skin diseases are a heavy burden. He has dedicated his life to researching and treating skin diseases. His goal is to provide skincare for all. Professor Ryan believes that modern medicine can be combined with traditional medicine. This belief has taken him around the globe to collaborate with like-minded professionals. By encouraging new ideas, he has progressively influenced many worldwide. His work mainly targets economically and socially disadvantaged groups suffering from skin diseases. Professor Ryan is currently Professor Emeritus of Dermatology at the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, and Churchill Hospital in the United Kingdom. He has actively worked with Oxford for over 40 years, developing it into a leading Centre of Dermatology.He is the Honorary President of the International Society of Dermatology and Chairman of its Task Force for Community Dermatology.Professor Ryan is a member and Honorary President of the British Microcirculation Society and Director of Global Initiatives for Traditional Systems (GIFTS).