Dr. S R Narahari is an allopathic dermatologist who developed an internationally recognized Centre of Excellence for managing and preventing disabilities caused by Lymphatic Filariasis and other lymphedemas in resource-poor healthcare settings. He pioneered clinician-led bedside integrative medicine by combining Ayurveda, Yoga and Bio-medicine therapeutics. Dr Narahari leads integrative medicine research, intersectoral collaborations, and patient-centred care and education to meet the needs of those with chronic diseases. He is among the world’s leading lymphedema experts with over 80 research papers and several national and international conference presentations. Dr Narahari has received three international excellence awards for Lymphatic Filariasis/Lymphedema from leading professional bodies. Dr Narahari was also the first doctor from Kerala who made a presentation on “Introducing Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine for Filarial Lymphedema as a Public Health Intervention” at the inaugural WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit.

Professor Terence J Ryan is a well-renowned dermatologist who believes that skin diseases pose a significant global burden. He has dedicated his life to the research and treatment of dermatological conditions, with a vision of ensuring skincare for all. Professor Ryan strongly advocates the integration of modern and traditional medicine, a belief that has taken him across the world in collaboration with like-minded professionals. Through his encouragement of innovation and new ideas, he has influenced dermatology practices globally, particularly in support of economically and socially disadvantaged populations.

Professor Ryan is currently Emeritus Professor of Dermatology at the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, Green Templeton College, and the Churchill Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom. He has been actively associated with Oxford since his graduation in 1950, contributing to the development of dermatology as a leading centre of excellence from the 1970s onwards.

He serves as the Honorary Vice-President of the International Society of Dermatology and is the Founding Chairman of its Task Force for Community Dermatology. Professor Ryan is also a founder member and Honorary President of the British Microcirculation Society, which has instituted an annual travel award in his name. In addition, Green Templeton College has established six scholarships in his honour.

He is a Director of the Global Initiatives for Traditional Systems of Health (GIFTS) and oversees its unique library housed in the Osler-McGovern Centre at Green Templeton College, Oxford.