International Board

Dr Scott D. Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

Dr. Scott Isaacs is a board-certified endocrinologist and clinical educator based in Atlanta, Georgia...

Dr Scott D. Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

Dr. Scott Isaacs is a board-certified endocrinologist and clinical educator based in Atlanta, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree, medical degree, and completed his residency and fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Emory University, where he now serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Isaacs is Past President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) and co-chair of the AACE Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of MASLD. He is also an author of the American Diabetes Association’s guidance on MASLD in people with type 2 diabetes and a contributor to the AACE Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm. Dr. Isaacs lectures nationally and internationally on MASLD and MASH, educating healthcare professionals through conferences, symposia, and grand rounds.

Dr Paula A. Diaz Valencia

Americas´ Network for Chronic Diseases Surveillance

Dr. Paula Andrea Díaz, MD, holds a PhD in Epidemiology and Biomedical Sciences from Sorbonne University (Paris VI)...

Dr Paula A. Diaz Valencia

Americas´ Network for Chronic Diseases Surveillance

Dr. Paula Andrea Díaz, MD, holds a PhD in Epidemiology and Biomedical Sciences from Sorbonne University (Paris VI) and a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the University of Antioquia, Colombia. Her work focuses on diabetes, chronic disease prevention, epidemiological surveillance, and health promotion, with extensive experience in teaching, institutional leadership, and international collaboration. She served as Vice-Dean of Graduate Programs (2019–2023) and Coordinator of the PhD Program in Epidemiology (2017–2024) at the University of Antioquia. She is President of AMNET – America’s Network for Chronic Disease Surveillance (2018–2020; 2024–2026). Dr. Díaz participates in global research and training networks and serves as a PAHO consultant and WHO collaborator, focusing on evidence generation, capacity building, and public health strategies across the Americas.

Dr Bishwajit Bhowmik

Diabetic Association of Bangladesh

Professor Dr. Bishwajit Bhowmik is a Professor of Diabetology and Project Director at the Centre for Global Health Research,..

Dr Bishwajit Bhowmik

Diabetic Association of Bangladesh

Professor Dr. Bishwajit Bhowmik is a Professor of Diabetology and Project Director at the Centre for Global Health Research, Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS). With over 24 years of experience, he is internationally recognized for his work on diabetes prevention, obesity, gestational diabetes, and metabolic health in low- and middle-income countries. He is a Member of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Diabetes and General Secretary of the Diabetes in Asia Study Group. He has contributed to national clinical guidelines on diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and type 1 diabetes, and to WHO and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) guidelines. He has led and contributed to multiple national and global studies and published widely to advance equitable, evidence-based metabolic health solutions.

Dr. Jackie Kassouf Maalouf

Dialeb - National Diabetes Organization

Dr. Jackie Maalouf is Vice President at the International Diabetes Federation IDF,...

Dr. Jackie Kassouf Maalouf

Dialeb - National Diabetes Organization

Dr. Jackie Maalouf is Vice President at the International Diabetes Federation IDF, board member at the NCD Alliance, she is the Founder and President of Dialeb- The National Diabetes Organization, a leading diabetes organization in Lebanon which she founded with her daughter Sylvie living with type 1 diabetes in 2010. She is a certified diabetes educator. She made it her mission in life to advocate for those living with diabetes and other NCDs, and delivers educational and motivational talks around these topics across the globe. She has 15 years of experience in leading Dialeb’s awareness campaigns and activities across Lebanon., and has earned several awards and certifications related to diabetes, nutrition, sports, public health… She has participated as a speaker at many local, regional, and international diabetes conferences. She takes parts as member at 3 committees at the global board of IDF, and is leading the sustainability committee since 2022. With IDF- MENA she is a member of several committees and has led the youth committee since 2022.She is an expert consultant with the WHO and sits on the boards of several local regional and global organizations, She has participated in many research papers as a co-author or reviewer. Dr. Jackie Maalouf is a seasoned educator who has taught for many years at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and AUCE. A passionate diabetes advocate and a staunch believer in social innovation, she frequently delivers talks at various forums, championing impactful initiatives. Her dedication to driving social change has earned her multiple awards of appreciation from local, regional, and international institutions. Fluent in four languages and proficient in two others, Dr. Maalouf excels in fostering global communication and collaboration. Guided by the principle of “Being the Change” and leading by example, she finds immense fulfillment in empowering communities to strive for a better future and a better quality of life.

Dr Tadej Battelino

Chair IDF Europe and ATTD

Tadej Battelino completed his medical degree at the University of Ljubljana in 1990. He completed a Masters degree, ..

Dr Tadej Battelino

Chair IDF Europe and ATTD

Tadej Battelino completed his medical degree at the University of Ljubljana in 1990. He completed a Masters degree, and later a PhD focusing on glucose metabolism in neonatal endotoxic shock in 1996. He completed his clinical fellowship at Loyola University of Chicago and his postdoctoral fellowship at INSERM, Paris. Professor Battelino is currently Consultant and Head of Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, UMC Ljubljana, Head, Chair of Paediatrics, and Professor of Paediatrics at Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana. He is PI on several research projects in the field of paediatric endocrinology and metabolism and was awarded the Slovene national award for research in 2014. Professor Battelino is on the editorial boards for the journals Paediatric Diabetes, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism and was Editor for the European Journal of Endocrinology from 2009 to 2015. Professor Battelino is a member of numerous professional associations including the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes, for which he served as President for the 35th Annual Congress. He served on the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) council and is co-organizer of eleven annual meetings of the ATTD (Advanced Technologies and Treatment of Diabetes). He has authored or co-authored over 190 manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals and participated chapters to several books.

Dr Priya Jaisinghani

NYU Langone Health

Dr. Priya Jaisinghani is a board certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist and Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health...

Dr Priya Jaisinghani

NYU Langone Health

Dr. Priya Jaisinghani is a board certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist and Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health. She completed medical school and internal medicine residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received distinction in service to the community. She went on to complete her endocrinology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Jaisinghani is actively involved in leadership and education through the Obesity Action Coalition, the Tristate Obesity Society, and the Endocrine Society's Obesity Special Interest Group Steering Committee. Her latest academic work includes publications appearing in Nature and The Lancet. Her expertise has been featured across major media outlets including ABC, NBC, Fox 5 News, the Today Show, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Times of India, Medscape, and more.

Dr Professor Andreas L. Birkenfeld

Physician-scientist and Medical

Professor Andreas L. Birkenfeld is a physician-scientist and Medical Director of the Department of Internal Medicine IV...

Dr Professor Andreas L. Birkenfeld

Physician-scientist and Medical

Professor Andreas L. Birkenfeld is a physician-scientist and Medical Director of the Department of Internal Medicine IV (Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nephrology) at University Hospital Tübingen. He also directs the Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases (IDM), Helmholtz Munich, at the Tübingen site, and is a speaker and board member for the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD). His translational program investigates insulin resistance and metabolic disease, spanning type 2 diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease and related complications. Birkenfeld combines clinical studies with model systems to identify targets for prevention and treatment. His group helped describe a hormonal heart–adipose tissue axis involving atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and highlighted the transporter INDY (“I’m Not Dead Yet”) as a regulator of lipid and glucose metabolism. His translational research has a strong emphasis on diabetes prevention—including achieving prediabetes remission as a measurable prevention endpoint and primary cardiometabolic prevention target.

Dr Nuzhat Chalisa

Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes Education

Dr. Nuzhat Chalisa is a board-certified Clinical Endocrinologist with more than 25 years of experience specializing in diabetes,..

Dr Nuzhat Chalisa

Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes Education

Dr. Nuzhat Chalisa is a board-certified Clinical Endocrinologist with more than 25 years of experience specializing in diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and metabolic health. She serves as the Medical Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes Education at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Illinois and is a faculty member with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Dr. Chalisa holds key leadership positions with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), including Chair of the Clinical Centers and Programs Leadership Team. She is also the founder of the Kisat Diabetes Organization (KDO), a nonprofit dedicated to early screening, health education, and cardiovascular risk prevention in underserved communities. A graduate of Harvard Medical School’s postgraduate medical writing program, Dr. Chalisa is also the author of Diabetes Beyond Numbers, a widely acclaimed book that empowers patients to take control of their health through practical education on diabetes management and cardiovascular risk prevention. Recognized internationally for her educational and outreach work, Dr. Chalisa frequently speaks at professional and community forums on diabetes complications, obesity, and cardio-metabolic health.

Dr James Kim

Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary

Dr. James Kim is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, ...

Dr James Kim

Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary

Dr. James Kim is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, specializing in diabetes, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), chronic migraine and medical education. He is a lead editor for the Canadian Journal of Diabetes Primary Care section and co-editor for Canadian Primary Care Today. He serves on Diabetes Canada’s Clinical Practice Guidelines steering committee, leads the Diabetes and MASLD guidelines, and contributes to the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Guidelines and scientific committee member of Migraine Canada. Dr. Kim leads a project to reduce specialist wait times across two provinces and is a Certified Professional in Continuing Professional Development. He serves on the Global MASH Council and consensus guideline panel.

Dr Alicia. J. Jenkins

Adult endocrinologist with interest in the prediction

With over four decades of clinical experience and 35 years of research experience Prof. ...

Dr Alicia. J. Jenkins

Adult endocrinologist with interest in the prediction

With over four decades of clinical experience and 35 years of research experience Prof. Jenkins is an adult endocrinologist with interest in the prediction and prevention of diabetes complications and in lipid care and in the use of technology and biomarkers in diabetes care. Her team conducts clinical trials, observational studies and some basic science research. She has over 575 publications, cited over 18500 times and an H-Index of 67. Prof. Jenkins is also International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Western Pacific Region Chair (2025-27) and President of the Diabetes NGO Insulin For Life.

Dr TEO, Boon Wee Jimmy

Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Dr Teo is an Associate Professor in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, ...

Dr TEO, Boon Wee Jimmy

Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Dr Teo is an Associate Professor in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. He is active in clinical research and trials in nephrology and hypertension. He is the Secretary of the Singapore Hypertension Society, Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Society of Hypertension, and vice-President of the Singapore Society of Nephrology in 2026. He is a key opinion leader in metabolic health spectrum and often invited to speak at meetings and participate in advisory boards. He participates in developing clinical guidance for areas lacking adequate evidence for professional practice.

Dr Nuria Fernández Roldán

Award-winning expert in digital and hybrid education

Nuria Fernández Roldán is an award-winning expert in digital and hybrid education with over 14 years...

Dr Nuria Fernández Roldán

Award-winning expert in digital and hybrid education

Nuria Fernández Roldán is an award-winning expert in digital and hybrid education with over 14 years of experience in learning design for global professional audiences. She is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry, IAPCO Innovation Award 2025 Winner, and 2026 Visionary Award Winner (GROUNDBREAKER category) by PCMA. She serves as Online Learning Specialist at Kenes Group, designing educational programs for leading international healthcare congresses, including Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) and World Hospital at Home (WHAH). Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based, scalable education through instructional design, data, and emerging technologies. Nuria brings a strategic, inclusive perspective aligned with global metabolic health and professional development.

Dr Sagar Dugani, Rochester USA

Physician–scientist and health system leader

Dr. Sagar Dugani is a physician–scientist and health system leader committed to advancing high-quality,...

Dr Sagar Dugani, Rochester USA

Physician–scientist and health system leader

Dr. Sagar Dugani is a physician–scientist and health system leader committed to advancing high-quality, equitable hospital care globally. His perspective is shaped by growing up in India and Canada and by professional experiences across North America, the Middle East, and South Asia, where he has worked with diverse health systems and communities. He earned his MD/PhD from the University of Toronto, completed internal medicine training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and fellowship training at St. Michael’s Hospital/University of Toronto before joining Mayo Clinic in 2018. At Mayo Clinic, Dr. Dugani holds senior research and leadership roles, including Associate Vice-Chair of Research for the Department of Medicine and Research Chair for the Division of Hospital Internal Medicine. He is the co-creator and director of HEXAGON, a multi-site hospital medicine network spanning 19 locations, supporting research, quality improvement, and practice innovation. His research focuses on diabetes and chronic disease management, with particular attention to rural and underserved populations, and is supported by NIH and institutional funding. Dr. Dugani serves as Chair of the American Diabetes Association Epidemiology Subcommittee, contributes to national and international committees and journal editorial boards, and is chief co-editor of four textbooks. He has trained and collaborated across 24 institutions globally, and his work has been recognized through more than 50 awards across the United States, Canada, and India.

Dr Nuha ElSayed

Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Nuha ElSayed, MD, MM Sc, is an endocrinologist and population health leader specializing in diabetes,...

Dr Nuha ElSayed

Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Nuha ElSayed, MD, MM Sc, is an endocrinologist and population health leader specializing in diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, and evidence-based guideline development/implementation. She has held senior leadership roles in national and international organizations, including serving as Senior Vice President for Healthcare Improvement and Interim Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at the American Diabetes Association. Dr. ElSayed is and endocrinologist at BWH and Harvard medical school. Her work focuses on translating evidence into practice through clinical guidelines, implementation science, and medical education. She directs postgraduate education on clinical practice guideline development and implementation and advises on the responsible use of AI in healthcare and medical education. Her scholarship emphasizes equity, real-world effectiveness, and rigor in clinical and educational research.

Prof. Dr Pablo Arias

Faculty of Medical Sciences at the Rosario National University

Born 21.May.1956 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Present occupations: Regional Chair, ...

Prof. Dr Pablo Arias

Faculty of Medical Sciences at the Rosario National University

Born 21.May.1956 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Present occupations: Regional Chair, South and Central America Region, International Diabetes Federation (IDF-SACA); Full Professor of Physiology and Director of Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Rosario; Codirector of the Laboratory Research Unit of the Platform for Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Universidad Nacional de Rosario; Visiting Professor, Department of Medicine, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste Medical School. Background: MD degree (Universidad de Bueos Aires) obtained in 1979. Doctor in Clinical Medicine (Universität Ulm, 1980), A.v.Humboldt-Fellow at the Frauenklinik, Uni Göttingen (1991-1993). From 1994 to 2007 Independent Investigator at the Argentine National Research Council (CONICET). Present research interests: Environmental factors predisposing to obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes; Malnutrition-related diabetes.

Dr Ines Khochtali

Joslin Diabetes Center- Boston-USA

Professor Ines Khochtali is a leading endocrinologist and diabetologist based in Tunisia, ...

Dr Ines Khochtali

Joslin Diabetes Center- Boston-USA

Professor Ines Khochtali is a leading endocrinologist and diabetologist based in Tunisia, serving as Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Monastir and Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Internal Medicine at Monastir University Hospital. Trained in Tunisia and at AP-HP Paris, she has pursued advanced multidisciplinary education across Europe in obesity, endocrine disorders, genetics, health management, and therapeutic education. She founded and directs the first Therapeutic Education Certificate in Francophone Africa, reflecting her strong commitment to patient-centered care. Professor Khochtali has authored over 60 indexed publications and held several national leadership and ethics roles. Her current focus bridges clinical endocrinology with data science, translational research, and innovative diabetes therapies, including ongoing training at Harvard Medical School and the Joslin Diabetes Center.

Dr Ronald C.W. Ma

Clinician-scientist and board-certified specialist in Endocrinology

Professor Ronald Ma is a clinician-scientist and board-certified specialist in Endocrinology, ...

Dr Ronald C.W. Ma

Clinician-scientist and board-certified specialist in Endocrinology

Professor Ronald Ma is a clinician-scientist and board-certified specialist in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes. Dr Ma’s research focuses on the epidemiology and genetics of diabetes and its complications, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and precision medicine in diabetes. He has published over 500 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr Ma plays an active role in diabetes advocacy. He has served on expert panels for the World Health Organization, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Pregnancy and NCD Committee, as well as serving as council member of Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes (AASD), the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), and The International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG). Dr Ma is a strong supporter of lifecourse prevention of cardiometabolic disease and its consequences.

Ms. Nicole Pearce

Director of Education and Partnerships at Obesity Canada

Nicole Pearce is the Director of Education and Partnerships at Obesity Canada. ...

Ms. Nicole Pearce

Director of Education and Partnerships at Obesity Canada

Nicole Pearce is the Director of Education and Partnerships at Obesity Canada. She provides strategic leadership in medical education, clinical practice guideline development, knowledge translation, and system-level initiatives to advance evidence-based approaches to obesity and metabolic health. Ms. Pearce has contributed to the development of multiple national obesity clinical practice guidelines and continues to support guideline development within Canada and internationally. She works across clinical, organizational, and policy levels to support system-level change and quality improvement. She is a strong advocate for person-first approaches and the meaningful integration of lived experience across education, research, and guideline development. She has held senior leadership roles in the field for nearly a decade, with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Dr Josep Vilaseca

Family doctor. Chief of Service of Primary Health

Care in the Althaia Foundation (Manresa, Catalonia, Spain) since 2022. Master of Business ...

Dr Josep Vilaseca

Family doctor. Chief of Service of Primary Health

Family doctor. Chief of Service of Primary Health Care in the Althaia Foundation (Manresa, Catalonia, Spain) since 2022. Master of Business Administration (Universitat Pompeu Fabra). MSc in Public Health (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine). Associate professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of Vic – Central Catalonia University since 2017, and former Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona (2017 – 2022). Project manager in the Innovation Plan for Primary Healthcare and Community Health in the Ministry of Health of Catalonia (2010-2011). Tutor in the University Miguel Hernández (Elche, Spain) since 2021. Treasurer of the Spanish Society of Family Doctors (semFYC) 2003 – 2007. Honorary treasurer of WONCA Europe (2016 –2022). Academician of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Catalonia since 2022

Dr Barbara Eichorst

Vice President of Health Programs at the American Diabetes Association

Barbara Eichorst, MS, RD, CDCES, is Vice President of Health Programs at the American Diabetes Association,...

Dr Barbara Eichorst

Vice President of Health Programs at the American Diabetes Association

Barbara Eichorst, MS, RD, CDCES, is Vice President of Health Programs at the American Diabetes Association, where she leads global initiatives advancing evidence-based diabetes and obesity care. Clinically trained and systems-oriented, she oversees international education recognition programs, professional workforce development, and large-scale consumer and patient engagement strategies spanning more than 120 countries. Her leadership integrates clinical standards, nutrition and lifestyle medicine, digital health, and community-based models to improve outcomes across diverse populations. With a career anchored in translating science into scalable care delivery, she is recognized internationally for aligning policy, practice, and education to advance person-centered diabetes and obesity prevention and treatment.

Dr Jeffrey V. Lazarus Spain

Director Science and Research

Jeffrey V. Lazarus, PhD, MIH, MA, is a Professor of Global Health at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Policy ...

Dr Jeffrey V. Lazarus Spain

Director Science and Research

Jeffrey V. Lazarus, PhD, MIH, MA, is a Professor of Global Health at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Policy and a research professor at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). With extensive experience at WHO Europe and the Global Fund, and as the immediate past-chair of the Healthy Livers, Healthy Lives coalition (an AASLD, ALEH, APASL, EASL and SOLDA coalition), he now directs the Global Think-tank on Steatotic Liver Disease and leads MASH Cities. He has spearhead the public health and policy MASLD/MASH efforts, authored over 500 publications, led key public health consensus statements, and received multiple prestigious awards, including the 2023 American Liver Foundation Distinguished Scientific Achievement award and the 2025 the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Public Service Award.

Dr Mesbah Sayed Kamel Mohamed

MD Consultant Diabetologist president

MD Consultant Diabetologist president UEDA IDF-MENA CHAIR ELECT ex-president DASG Diabetes Asia ...

Dr Mesbah Sayed Kamel Mohamed

MD Consultant Diabetologist president

MD Consultant Diabetologist president UEDA IDF-MENA CHAIR ELECT ex-president DASG Diabetes Asia Study Group member of Egyptian NCD Alliance EgNCDA ex member National Endocrine and Diabetes committee