Beth Frates, MD is a trained physiatrist and a health and wellness coach, with expertise in Lifestyle Medicine. She has received several teaching accolades from Harvard Extension School and Harvard Medical School, where she is an associate clinical professor. Dr. Frates is one of the first Fellows of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and a pioneer in lifestyle medicine. In 2008, Dr. Frates created the first Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Harvard Medical School. In  2014, she developed and taught a college Lifestyle Medicine curriculum at the Harvard Extension School, and it is still one of the most well-received courses offered at the school. In 2017, Dr. Frates was selected to be one of four item writers for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine’s inaugural exam for certification in this specialty. She was voted president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in August 2020. Dr. Frates serves as President until November 2024.

Dr. Cristian Dellepiane, MD, MSc, DipIBLM, is a physician from Argentina, board-certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Geriatrics. He holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Effectiveness from the University of Buenos Aires and Harvard University and completed postgraduate training in Ayurvedic Medicine at Maimonides University.

He is a UK-based NHS doctor with 25 years of clinical experience in medicine, oncology and cancer research. He has served as a Principal Investigator for multiple national and international cancer trials and has taught and mentored medical students, junior doctors and healthcare professionals. As Founder and Chair of *Killing Cancer Kindly*, Dr Khan leads an international mission to transform the approach to cancer through prevention, early detection, evidence-based education and compassionate care.

He is a physician, radiologist , health &wellness coach and an international educator with over two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning clinical medicine, medical technology leadership, academic teaching, and global wellness initiatives. He is a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLSM) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad is a social scientist and Meritorious Professor, he specializes in Islamic thought and jurisprudence. He is meritorious Professor of comparative ethics and religion and founder Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Prime Minister of Pakistan appointed him Chairman National Rahmatulil ‘Almin Authority in March 2022.

Chair of the Advisory Board of the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine (PALM)

Accumulated experience of 35 years

16 years in international service (WHO)

– 13 years in not-for-profit sector

– 4 years in the public sector

– 2 years in the private sector

▪ Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health (State Minister, 2019-2020)

▪ Set-up and led internationally appreciated national response to global pandemic of Covid-19

▪ Led development of National Package of Essential Health Services for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

Extended health insurance to transgender and disable people of Pakistan

▪ Currently, Professor of Health System & Population Health, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

Founder President of The Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine (PALM)

Dr. Shagufta Feroz is Pakistan’s first Physician who is running a Drug-less Family Medicine Clinic for past 17yea s, based on
the principles of Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine and her independent research •called “Synchronized Lifestyle Modification Program-SLP”

She is a Pediatrician, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Parenting Coach, and medical educator with over 27 years of experience in child health, preventive medicine, and community education. As the Director of Hamaray Bachchay, she has trained thousands of children, parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals through evidence-based educational programs that integrate Lifestyle Medicine, behavior change science, and Islamic values.

As the Founder and Director of Nurturing Our Health, she addresses the root causes of metabolic diseases with a patient-centered and holistic approach.

As Vice President of PALM, Dr. Abbasi is a passionate advocate for the life-changing potential of lifestyle medicine, while her teaching at the Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine focuses on preparing future leaders with innovative curricula.

Equally committed to physician wellbeing, Dr. Abbasi actively addresses burnout and promotes self-care among healthcare professionals, focusing on the importance of balance and resilience in the field medicine.