MAAFIM 6th International Conference 2026

Program — MAAFIM 6th International Conference 2026

MAAFIM 6th International Conference 2026

Conference Programme

Four immersive days exploring the frontiers of brain health, functional medicine, and integrative care.

20–23 August 2026

Keynote Speakers

Dr Fernando Cortizo Dr Wilfredo Fernando Cortizo Scientist & Integrative Medicine Expert Dr Sweta Adatia Dr Sweta Adatia Neurologist · TEDx Speaker Dr Sundardas Annamalay Dr Sundardas Annamalay Holistic & Integrative Naturopath
Day One

Thursday, 20th August 2026

Brain Development, Neurotransmitters & Metabolic Psychiatry

7:30 AM
Registration & Welcome
8:00 AM

Welcome and Objectives of Conference on Brain Health

Dr Paramjit Kaur

8:30 AM

The Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence – The Brain as a Metabolic Organ

Dr Fernando Cortizo

9:15 AM

Neurotransmitter Synthesis, Degradation & Brain Homeostasis: Maintaining Neurochemical Balance

Dr Fernando Cortizo

10:00 AM

From Cortex to Cellular Signalling: Understanding Autism Through Brain Structure and mTOR

Dr Deibby Mamahit

10:45 AM
Tea / Coffee Break
11:15 AM

Metabolic Psychiatry in Practice: How Brain Fuels Flexibility, Mitochondrial Health, and Neuroinflammation Shapes Mood and Cognition Across the Lifespan

Dr Gisele Werneck

12:00 PM

Reclaiming the Terrain: A Psychoneuroimmunology Framework for Chronic Illness

Dr Tania Ash

1:00 PM
Lunch Symposium
2:00 PM

Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Neurological Symptoms

Dr Sundardas Annamalay

2:30 PM

Screen Time, Attention & Emotional Regulation in Children

Dr Baljit Singh Kaulsay

3:00 PM

Mind–Body Medicine in Action: Clinical Interventions that Transform Stress into Resilience

Prof Dr Adlina Suleiman

3:30 PM

Postural Neurological Assessments for Pain & Pre-Dementia

Dr Sundardas Annamalay

4:00 PM
Tea / Coffee Break
4:30 PM

The Ageless Brain — A Reality? MOVERS Protocol for Cognitive Rehabilitation, Neuroplasticity, Memory Recovery, and Dementia Prevention

Dr Sweta Adatia

5:30 PM

Qigong for Brain Health & Longevity: Ancient Movement, Modern Neuroscience

Dr Amir Farid Isahak

Day Two

Friday, 21st August 2026

Gut–Brain Axis, Neuroinflammation & Integrative Psychiatry

7:30 AM
Registration
8:30 AM

Targeting the Gut–Brain Axis in IBS-Associated Anxiety: Mechanistic Role of Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Oxygen-Based Microenvironment Modulation in SIBO

Dr Tariq Jagmag

9:15 AM

Alzheimer’s Disease: Integrative Prevention & Cognitive Optimization

Prof. Dr. Tan Maw Pin

10:00 AM

Gut–Brain Axis in Mental & Cognitive Health: From Microbiome to Mind

Dr Praveen Jacob

10:45 AM
Tea / Coffee Break
11:00 AM

Neuroinflammation and Mental Health: Clinical Links to Depression, Anxiety and Cognitive Decline

Dr Sundardas Annamalay

11:45 AM

Hormonal Optimization for Brain Health: From Childhood Neurodevelopment to Cognitive Longevity

Dr Gisele Werneck

12:30 PM

Innovative Therapies in Neurodegeneration: Disease Modification & Regeneration

Dr Baskar Subramani

1:15 PM
Lunch & Friday Prayers
2:30 PM

Psychosis in Children and Its Repercussions on Brain Development and Functionality

Dr Ian Lloyd Anthony

3:15 PM

From Red Mind to Blue Mind: Biohacking the Brain for Resilience, Focus and Emotional Regulation

Dr Arpit Bansal

4:00 PM

Brain Longevity and Health Sovereignty: Harnessing Light to Preserve Cognitive Freedom

Ms. Sarah Turner

4:30 PM
Tea / Prayers / Booth Visit
5:00 PM

Panel Discussion / Workshop

Moderator: Dr Fernando Cortizo

“Integrating Conventional, Functional & Integrative Approaches for Brain Health”

5:45 PM

Blue Mind Immersion: Underwater Meditation for Nervous System Reset, Deep Calm and Cognitive Clarity

Dr Arpit Bansal

7:30 PM

🌿 Garden Party

An evening of networking and relaxation.

Day Three

Saturday, 22nd August 2026

Neurodegeneration, Cognitive Decline & Future Therapies

8:30 AM

The Metabolic Brain Across the Lifespan: Integrative Biomedical Approaches in Autism and Brain Aging

Dr Fernando Cortizo

9:15 AM

Decoding the Chemistry of Behavior: A Clinician’s Guide to the Gut-Mitochondria-Neurotransmitter Axis

Dr Edward Chan

10:00 AM

The Trajectory of Cognitive Decline: Early Detection & Risk Mitigation

Dr Soobitha Subenthiram

10:45 AM
Tea / Coffee Break
11:15 AM

Parkinson’s Disease Across the Continuum: Medical & Lifestyle Management

Dr. Shikhar Patanjali

12:15 PM

The Gut–Brain–Autonomic Axis: Small Intestinal Dysbiosis, Silent Inflammation, and Cognitive Decline

Dr Thomas Rau

1:00 PM
Lunch & Prayers
2:00 PM

Digital Detox & Mental Wellness in the Modern World

Dr Beverly Rubik

2:45 PM

Strategies for Cognitive Rejuvenation via Senolysis, Brain Peptides and Bioregulator Therapy

Dr Zawawi Abdullah

3:30 PM

Neuropsychiatric Mapping: The Role of QEEG Brain Mapping & NeuroSense EEG Scan in Objective Diagnosis — A Modern GPS for the Mind

Dr Sweta Adatia

4:15 PM
Tea / Prayers / Booth Visit
4:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Future of Neurodegenerative Care

Moderator: Dr Arpit Bansal

5:15 PM

The Healing Power of Laughter: A Path to Mental Wellness

Mdm Sarjit Kaur

8:00 PM

🏆 Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Entertainment · Lucky Draws · Photo Booth — Grand Ballroom

Day Four

Sunday, 23rd August 2026

Nutrition, Epigenetics, AI & Brain Longevity Planning

8:30 AM

Train the Brain, Fuel the Brain, Protect the Brain: Cognitive Exercises and Nutrition for Brain Longevity

Dr Arpit Bansal

9:15 AM

Beyond Behaviour: Connective Tissue, Neurodevelopment, and the EDS–ASD Interface

Dr Tania Ash

10:00 AM

Epigenetic Biomarkers & Heavy Metal Neurotoxicity in Brain Health

Dr. Shikhar Patanjali

10:30 AM
Tea / Coffee Break
10:45 AM

Bioenergetic Therapies – A New Revolution in Healing ASD ADHD

Dr Praveen Saxena

11:30 AM

The Science of Nervous System Regulation for Brain Health, Longevity & Human Performance

Mr. Pavel Aeon Stuchlik

12:15 PM

Bio-Medical Strategies in Challenging Neurological Diseases: Parkinson’s, Viral Encephalitis, and Dementia

Dr Thomas Rau

1:00 PM
Lunch & Prayer Break
2:00 PM

Nutrigenomics & Brain Nutrition Planning: Align with Genomic Kitchen Vision

Asst Prof Dr Vaidehi Ulaganathan

2:30 PM

Brain Health and Cognitive Decline: Expanding the Focus Beyond Glycemic Control in Diabetes Mellitus

Dr Patrick Okechukwu

3:00 PM

Anxiety & Depression Through the Gut–Brain Lens: Root-Cause Integrative Strategies for Clinical Practice

Dr Anaïs Verena Garcia y Boullosa

3:30 PM

Integrated Clinical Protocols for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Lifespan Perspective

Dr Sundardas Annamalay

4:15 PM
Tea / Prayer Break
4:30 PM

Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Neuroscience: AI Tools in Brain Health

Dr Cornelius Piros

5:15 PM

Designing a Personal Brain Longevity Plan

Dr Fernando Cortizo

Covering: lifelong preventive priorities · routine GP consultation integration · public health alignment · policy advocacy & cross-sector collaboration

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