Dr. Guoqiang Yu is an elected Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the Jack and Linda Gill Eminent Professor at the University of Kentucky, with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Pediatrics. He is an internationally recognized expert in biophotonics and biomedical optics, specializing in the development and clinical translation of advanced optical spectroscopy and imaging technologies. He leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on advancing noninvasive optical imaging for the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of cerebral diseases. His research has received sustained support from the NIH, NSF, DOD, and major national foundations, resulting in patented technologies, clinical translation, commercialization, prestigious awards, and national recognition.

Marcia Hamilton is an Occupational Therapist, clinician, educator, consultant, and program leader with extensive experience in occupational therapy, health promotion, wellness, and clinical neuroscience. She is the founder of Thrive Across Generations OT, LLC, where she focuses on promoting healthy aging, wellness, and neuroscience-informed approaches to occupational therapy. She has also held academic leadership roles in occupational therapy education and has a professional interest in integrating neuroscience with clinical practice and education. LinkedIn Short version for conference materials: Marcia Hamilton is an Occupational Therapist, clinician, educator, and consultant specializing in health promotion, wellness, occupational therapy, and clinical neuroscience. She is the Founder of Thrive Across Generations OT, LLC, and has extensive experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, and neuroscience-informed wellness programs. LinkedIn

Dr Trevor Broughton, MBChB, MRCPsych, LLM (Mental Health), is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), UK. He specializes in forensic psychiatry and mental health, with professional expertise spanning the assessment and management of individuals with complex mental health needs within forensic and clinical settings. His qualifications, including membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a Master of Laws in Mental Health (LLM), reflect his multidisciplinary background combining clinical psychiatry with mental health law. Through his work within the NHS, Dr Broughton contributes to the delivery of specialist psychiatric care and the broader field of mental health practice.

Prof. Elbert E. N. Macau is a Full Professor at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil, and a CNPq Level 1A Research Productivity Fellow. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, complex systems, complex networks, synchronization, mathematical modeling, data analysis, and computational approaches. ResearchGate His work has significant relevance to computational neuroscience and neural systems, particularly through research on neuronal network synchronization, neural dynamics, and mathematical modeling of neuronal systems. His research has examined how synaptic currents influence synchronization in networks of coupled neurons, with applications to understanding collective behavior and information processing in neural networks. FAPESP Prof. Macau has also contributed to research involving neural network models, brain-related synchronization, signal processing, and computational methods, making his expertise particularly relevant to areas such as Computational Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, Brain Sciences, Neurobiology, AI in Neuroscience, and Neural Networks. He has served as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience and other scientific journals. FAPESP He holds degrees in Electronic Engineering from the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland. His interdisciplinary career bridges engineering, applied mathematics, computational science, nonlinear systems, and neuroscience.

Ann Marie O’Connor is a Canadian patient advocate and brain surgery survivor dedicated to supporting individuals and families navigating life after brain surgery. Drawing from her personal experience and recovery journey, she shares practical insights into the challenges of neurological conditions, brain surgery, rehabilitation, recovery, and adapting to life following treatment. She is associated with the “Life After Brain Surgery – Support Group,” a community focused on providing support, encouragement, and shared experiences for people affected by brain surgery. Through her speaking engagements and advocacy activities, Ann Marie aims to raise awareness of the patient perspective and highlight the importance of support, recovery, resilience, and quality of life following neurosurgical treatment. Ann Marie has spoken internationally, including engagements across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa, and other locations, sharing her personal journey and experiences with audiences interested in neurological health and recovery. At NeuroHealth-2027, Ann Marie will contribute a valuable patient and lived-experience perspective to discussions surrounding brain health, neurological disorders, brain surgery, recovery, and life after treatment. Her participation offers an opportunity for researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and attendees to better understand the patient experience beyond the clinical setting.