Keynote Speakers
Dr. dr. Zaenal Muttaqien Sofro, AIFM, Sport & Circ.Med
is a distinguished Associate Professor from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. He is a leading expert in Sport Physiology and Sport Medicine. His research focuses on physiology. Zaenal Muttaqien Sofro is a prolific researcher and has authored numerous publications in reputable journals, securing significant grants for his innovative work. He is also actively involved in the Indonesian Association of Physiology Experts (IAIFI) and the Indonesian Medical Association. He is deep understanding of Physiology and Sports Medicine makes him a highly valuable contributor to IBISMed 2025. His insights and expertise will undoubtedly enrich discussions and spark new ideas, utilizing this gathering to achieve sustainable goals.
Prof. Martin van Hagen, M.D., Ph.D
Is a distinguished internist-immunologist and Professor of Clinical Immunology at Erasmus MC Rotterdam, The Netherlands. With over four decades of experience in clinical immunology, translational research, and medical education, he has made seminal contributions to the understanding and treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, primary immunodeficiencies, and autoimmune disorders. His work spans basic science, clinical trials, and international collaborations, positioning him as a leading expert in the field.
Prof. Dr. Mohd Haidzir Abd Manaf
Is a professor and researcher at the Centre for Physiotherapy
Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Puncak Alam Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA
(UiTM), Malaysia. He also serves as the President of the Malaysian Physiotherapy
Association. His clinical and research interests include neurological rehabilitation, gait
analysis, stroke rehabilitation, and movement disorders. He has published several academic
works in journals and book chapters related to his field. His research has garnered significant attention, with over 1,000 citations, reflecting his contributions to neurorehabilitation and gaitanalysis.
Professor Wakako Fujita, RNM, PhD
is a distinguished scholar from Osaka University, Japan. She is a leading expert in the Department of Nursing, Division of Maternal-Child Nursing/Midwifery at Kobe University. Her research focuses on the quality of fetal heart rate monitoring in resource-limited countries and midwifery. Professor Wakako Fujita is a prolific researcher who has authored numerous scientific publications and presented at international conferences, securing significant grants for her innovative work. She is also actively involved in various professional organizations, including the Japanese Society of Maternal Health and the Japanese Midwifery Society. Professor Wakako Fujita’s deep understanding of maternal and child health, combined with her commitment to improving the quality of midwifery care through exercise, makes her a highly valuable contributor to IBISMed 2025. Her insights and expertise will undoubtedly enrich discussions and spark new ideas, leveraging this gathering to achieve sustainable goals.
Dr. Elina Turunen, PhD, MNSc, RN
Elina has extensive experience in various national and international RDI projects in the fields of social and healthcare as well as education. She has worked as an expert, researcher, coordinator, and project manager. Elina’s expertise focuses on higher education, pedagogy, leadership, and research and development. She has specialized in the health impacts of climate change and adaptation to them and is involved in an international education development project related to this topic. Elina is responsible for developing the curricula and pedagogy of the bachelor’s degree programs in nursing and public health nursing, as well as the master’s degree program Responsible Management and development of Welfare Services. She is actively involved in several research and development projects and national and international networks.