Dr. Alin Ciobica is a Researcher at the Faculty of Biology of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza Iasi University in Romania. His main interests are directed towards the understanding of the relevance of the oxidative stress status in most of the neuropsychiatric disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and of course autism in both human patients and animal models.
Dr. Ioannis Mavroudis is a Consultant Neurologist and Senior Lecturer in Neurology at the University of Leeds, UK. He has extensive research, clinical, and medicolegal experience in functional neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-concussion syndrome (PCS). His contributions to these fields have been invaluable, combining clinical acumen, academic prowess, and a deep understanding of the underlying neuroanatomy and pathology. He has gained recognition for his rigorous research in neuropathology, leveraging innovative techniques such as the Golgi method to shed light on central nervous system disorders. His list of published works spans a wide spectrum of topics, including Alzheimer’s disease, dendritic alterations, and synaptic pathology. His research has led to pivotal breakthroughs in understanding PCS and TBI. He has an MD as well as degrees in criminology, forensic medicine, and computing. He also has a Ph.D. in Neuromorphic Computing and Neuronal Morphology. He is a credentialed consultant in concussion management and prevention. He is trained in diagnostic neuropathology, neurophysiology, and psychiatry. He is currently the lead of the Concussion Clinic and the co-director of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic.
Prof. Dr. Romeo Dobrin has a position as a University Lecturer and is currently working at the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2000 and 2006, respectively. In addition, he is a member of the U.M.F. Senate “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, the Society of Doctors and Naturalists, the Romanian Association of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, and the Professional-Scientific Commission, College of Doctors Iași.
