Ambassadors introduction site

Wanlu Ma

Hi,my name is Wanlu Ma from China. I have visited ISCOMS 2014 and really enjoyed the great experience! I find ISCOMS exciting and full of passion when I see all the interesting research of medical students. I also had great fun at the dinner and the party. It's a great opportunity to feel the charm of different culture and get to know many people. Right now I am an intern doctor in endocrinology of PUMC in China. I loved ISCOMS and always hoped to join it again. If you have the time and chance,don't hesitate! You can contact me at 451030469@qq.com.

Junaid Mazhar

My name is Junaid Mazhar and I’m from Pakistan. I was a student in my third year MBBS when i visited the UMCG for ISCOMS. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Everyone out there was so cooperative and helpful. I am currently studying in SHARIF MEDICAL&DENTAL COLLEGE, Lahore, Pakistan. I would recommend it to everyone to attend ISCOMS16 and represent your respective countries.

Queeneth Uwanda

My name is Queeneth Uwandu. I'm Nigerian, a Final year student of Kharkov National Medical University, Ukraine. I have had a long standing interest in Global Health Delivery/Public health.

I attended ISCOMS in 2014 and I was an ambassador in 2015, it was a great experience. I met young researchers from different countries, great professors and people from different medical fields. It was very educative. I look forward to ISCOMS 2016 Please do not hesitate to contact me Quwandu@gmail.com

Adejumo Olamide Hakeem

I am Adejumo Olamide Hakeem, a social media enthusiast, community diabetes advocate and global health Ambassador. A medical intern at The Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State with interest in behavioral medicine, in diabetes and related non communicable diseases and health policies.I can be reached on hakeem_hakeem_adejumo@yahoo.com and +2347031237385.

Mohamed Abdelhadi Elzubair Dyab

My name is Mohamed Abdelhadi Elzubair Dyab and I’m 25 years old. I have obtained my MBBS in medicine from Omdurman Islamic university - Sudan. I am interested in medicine, especially in cardiovascular sciences research. ISCOMS 2014 was an amazing experience in my life, you will meet Nobel laureate during keynote lectures, develop your research skills through workshops and pre-course sessions. ISCOMS is a wonderful opportunity to share knowledge, create social networks with open minded professionals and scientist from all across the globe during the social programs. All of this in the most enjoyable city Groningen. Believe me do not miss ISCOMS, it is the BEST.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me: dr-oiu-21@hotmail.com

Keerthana Thatavarthi

I am Keerthana Thatavarthi, 21 years old and studying medicine in KMC Mangalore, India.

This brilliantly planned, organized and executed conference not only gave an opportunity to showcase my research but also re-kindled my passion towards medicine. Getting an opportunity to be an Ambassador and a part of ISCOMS family is beyond wonderful. If you are looking for inspiration, networking and fun- all in one place, ISCOMS is your destination.

I would love to help you in any possible way. Don’t hesitate to e-mail me at keer001994@gmail.com

Munazza Ahmad

My name is Munazza Ahmad. I am a final year student at Lahore Medical and Dental College, Pakistan. I want to pursue Pediatrics in future and have multiple international publications in my credit. Through my undergraduate research and clinical projects, I have explored the relationship between biomedical research and patient care. I represented Asian Medical Students’ Association – International at ISCOMS, 2015. It was one of the best international medical experiences so far! It was well organized, dynamic and interactive; exactly what a conference should be. I made amazing memories with people from all over the world. It is a pleasure to be an ISCOMS ambassador. Please contact me at ahmad.munazza@gmail.com if you need any help.

Wafa Munir Ansari

My name is Wafa Munir Ansari and I am a medical doctor. I am currently doing PhD in Chemical Pathology from Army Medical College, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. My area of research interest is cardiovascular genetics. I enjoy travelling around the world, participating in research conferences and interacting with researchers from around the globe.I presented my research at ISCOMS 2015 and the experience was truly memorable. It was a great opportunity to collaborate with researchers from around the world. ISCOMS gave me a chance to present my research at a prestigious international forum and broaden my vision as an aspiring, young researcher. I encourage all young scientists to present their research at ISCOMS and become part of this amazing learning experience.

Priya Patel

I’m Priya Patel, 6th year medical student of BUKOVANIAN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY in Ukraine. I’m interested in the field of internal medicine for my future, and I love dancing and listening to music. I was a part of ISCOMS 2015 as a non-presenting participant and had an amazing experience. It’s a beautiful place to be. I loved being a part of ISCOMS and would definitely recommend it to everyone.

Andrea Sarmiento

My name is Andrea Sarmiento, I am a medical student at UNAM, in Mexico City. I attended ISCOMS 2015 and did an IRF too, which was one of the most incredible experiences in my life and has opened new opportunities for my academic future. Please don´t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about how to attend ISCOMS and have that great experience too. andrea.srmto@gmail.com

Yohane Gu Gadama - Malawi

I am Yohane Gu Gadama, aged 23 and I’m in my final year of medical school at University of Malawi (College of Medicine). With increased disease burden –of both communicable and non-communicable diseases – in my country and across, I have great interest in doing relevant research that would lead to reduced disease-burden and improved quality of life of people as they age healthily. Attending ISCOMS 2015 was a great motivation to my research career path and I look forward to meeting and networking with more young biomedical scientists from across the world in the forthcoming ISCOMS 2016.Reach me on +265 (0) 884 022 622 – whatsapp and call. Or email: yohanegadama@gmail.com

Yaa Owusuaa Offei Darko

My name is Yaa Owusuaa Offei Darko. A Ghanaian by birth and nationality. A fourth year medical student currently studying in Ivano Frankiskv National Medical University, Ivano Frankiskv, Ukraine. Hobbies are reading and travelling if I get the opportunity. Future goal is to become a Public Health specialist once I am done with medical school.

Romil Singh

Hi all , I am Romil Singh , 23 years old , an intern in INDIA with a professional goal and dream to become an Emergency Medicine specialist and subsequently the team doctor of Liverpool football club.

I went to ISCOMS 2015 , all I can say that I have attended many conferences but ISCOMS tops them all. The amount of effort organizers put in to making this conference better than the rest is truly phenomenal, the experience is mouth-watering and makes you want to be there at UMCG every single year.

I would recommend everyone to attend the conference as it is once in a lifetime opportunity both scientifically and socially.

Do not hesitate to contact me about anything and everything- singh.romil20@gmail.com

Andres Londoño

My name is Andres Londoño. I’m a PhD student in biology from University of Antioquia – Colombia. I’ll finish my PhD studies this year. My experience has been in the eco-epidemiological field of the human infectious diseases. ISCOMS is a good opportunity to meet and share experiences with st udents from different countries. The congress is very interesting and very funny.

Punya Suvarna

Hello! My name is Punya Suvarna and I am currently pursuing my undergraduate medicine degree at Manipal University, India. I believe that research in modern medicine and the generation and sharing of scientific ideas and discoveries is the way forward. ISCOMS is a wonderful platform to interact with fellow like-minded individuals while learning and absorbing from the interactive workshops and educative lectures. I attended ISCOMS 2015 and it was one of the best experiences of my life, till date. I enjoyed all the sessions, the efficiency with which it was conducted and all the social programmes. I loved making friends from different parts of the world and enjoyed the hospitality of Groningen. It truly is an amazing experience.Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any doubts at: punya93@gmail.com

Klimentsi Kamisarau

Hi, my name is Klimentsi Kamisarau and I'm an ISCOMS ambassador in Belarus. I've visited ISCOMS 3 times and I've also participated in the IRF project. I'm doing my final year at Belarusian state medical university and my main interests are pathology and forensic medicine. ISCOMS is a wonderful experience and it is very useful for those who seek knowledge and the opportunity to get new friends. For any questions you can contact me via e-mail: etreleg@gmail.com or etreleg@mail.ru

Bakhrom Muinjonov

Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against caprice of the fates. My name is Bakhrom Muinjonov and I am A medicine student of Tashkent Medical Academy. I am supreme believer of this quote and ISCOMS is indeed giving an astonishing opportunity for talented students to promote an enriching scientific setting to learn, communicate and interact with science. It is our mission to contribute to the academic and human development of the future generations of doctors, other healthcare professionals and researchers, engaging them in the scientific, clinical and social challenges of their time. Concerning medicine, I am interested in neuroscience, especially neuroimaging. I love to do researches, and this is my ultimate goal.

Roberto Armstrong Junior

My name is Roberto Armstrong Junior and I am from Brazil. I study Biomedicine (Biomedical Science) in São Paulo. I visited ISCOMS in 2015, it was a huge opportunity to meet people from different countries, discuss other cultures and enjoy Holland, in special Groningen, because is an awesome city.I hope you take this opportunity! Good luck and welcome!

Raif Restivo

I’m Raif Restivo Simão, 22 years old, currently a 4th year student at University of São Paulo Medical School (Brazil). I’m very interested in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

I was an oral and poster presenter at the 22nd edition of ISCOMS and it has been an amazing experience. Undoubtedly, it’s an excellent opportunity for (bio)medical students to show their researches, improve research skills and broaden their horizons. The presence of people from many

countries makes the congress even better and turns it into a unique cultural experience. I think all (bio)medical students should attend ISCOMS!

Please don’t hesitate to contact me: raifsimao@hotmail.com

Dia Septiani

Hi! I am Dia Septiani, undergraduated student of Universitas Indonesia (UI), in Biological Science. Now I’m an research assistant at one of the institutions in Indonesia. I was one of presenting participants in ISCOMS 2015, standing in a poster session. From ISCOMS 2015, I feel the chance for students to present their research is very welcome and well-accepted broading towards international. This stimulating event could be a step forward for you to reach your profesional skill, broad relations, and also the experiences which you’ll get only here. Still curious? FYI, this annual event attracted many Indonesian students in that year! So, if you want to know more about the experiences during ISCOMS, this is my advice, you must join it!. Don’t hesitate to ask anything you curious about, by mailing me dia.septiani@gmail.com . Salam!

Julliana Frassei

My name is Julliana. I'm 22 years old and I study Medicine at Sao Paulo University-Brazil. My area of greatest interest is endocrinology and I had the amazing opportunity to present my research project in front of renowned professors and students from every corner of the world at ISCOMS 2015.

There is no doubt that ISCOMS is an unforgettable experience not only for learning but also for meeting people from all over the world. I strongly recommend it to everyone.

Elaheh Mahootchi

My name is Elaheh Mahootchi and I am studying master of medical biology at the University of Bergen in Norway. My master project is about multiple sclerosis (MS) and my future goal is to identify candidate biomarker for MS to help the MS patients receiving the treatment as early as possible. Therefore, I spend most of my time now studying MS and in my free time I enjoy reading poems and listening to classical music. ISCOMS was one of the most interesting congresses I have ever participated in. Everything was well organized and highly disciplined. The young organization committee were doing their best to help the participants in every possible way. I really enjoyed ISCOMS and I am looking forward to it for the next year.

And here is my photo which was actually taken at ISCOMS 2013 Please don’t hesitate to contact me: elaheh.mahootchi@gmail.com

Kateryna Viligorska

Country: Ukraine University: Higher Educational Establishment of Ukraine “Bukovinian State Medical University” Study: Master's degree in internal medicine, internal medicine resident, PhD student

Hobbies: I am "blonde ambition" in a world of medicine. I am balancing my two passions : fashion and clinics. Most of my time I am enjoying duties at the hospital, shopping and blogging, that is why "Vogue"and genetics or medical journals always on my coffee table.

Experience at ISCOMS: I took part at ISCOMS 2014 and it changed my life. First place in Pulmonology section and selection for Research Fellowships, lots of friends-making and networking proved me that I am capable for more. I can learn and help people better, I can do research and discover at higher level with better quality and it still will be fun.

Name: Olena Afonkina Country: Russia

Hello, my name is Olena Afonkina

I graduated from the north-west medical university named after I I Mechnikov, Saint - Petersburg, Russia in 2015 and now I am working in clinical trials as a Clinical research Associate

I participated in ISCOMS 2013, it gave me great opportunity to realize that it cannot be more exciting than discovering unknown. I have been an Ambassador from Russia since 2013.

I recommend all the guys to visit ISCOMS 2016 I am sure I will not leave you indifferent.

Please, do not hesitate contact me via ale3857@mai.ru

Yona Sidarta

Indonesia

ISCOMS is one of the greatest events I've ever attended! So much science, so much friends and cultural exchange.

I'm proud to be one of the ambassadors, and I'd love to help you if you want to be part of ISCOMS. Don't hesitate to contact me at my email: yonaonesidarta@gmail.com

Cheers!

Kateryna Zavgorodnya

My name is Kateryna Zavgorodnya, I am from Crimea – Ukraine/Russia.The last years my research is mainly focused on the internal medicine - diabetes mellitus and its outcomes, but also I used to study psychophysiology of aggression and fear. I am a member of the European Society for Endocrinology and European Federation of the Internal Medicine.In 2015 I was luckily chosen to take part in the International Research Fellowship in the Department of Epidemiology (UMCG, Groningen) and it was one of the best scientific experiences in my life!

Arsela Alesra

Hello young researcher! I’m Arsela from Indonesia. ISCOMS is such great opportunity to present your research work on international stage. You will meet new friends, share your work, and get the chance to meet researchers from all over the world ! This outstanding international student conference will give you tons of memorable experiences that you will never forget Can you feel the atmosphere already ?

Petra Filipi

My name is Petra Filipi. I’m 25 years old and from Zadar, Croatia. I graduated at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of pharmacy and biochemistry, as a master of medical biochemistry. I finished my internship at the University Hospital Center in Zagreb and currently in process of getting licence for working in my profession. My future goals are to get specialization and a PhD, eventually. My field of interest is molecular biology and diagnostics. I've visited ISCOMS twice, this year as a plenary speaker, and it was a great experience. It fulfilled my expectations completely, I was more than pleasantly surprised with both scientific and social program. It’s an amazing opportunity to expand your horizons and improve your knowledge in field of biomedicine and also a great chance to meet

people with similar interest. I would recommend it to everyone!

Kumar

Hoi! Kumar this end. I am an Indian physician and healthy ageing expert by training. Currently, I am working as a Medical Scientist at Indian Council of Medical Research, Port Blair. Moreover, I am also an independent medical researcher in my field. I have interests in public health issues related to a geriatric group of population which are growing day by day all over the world. I am also interested in intercultural anthropological studies on elderly. Being an independent medical researcher I spend most of my free time behind the computer screen but I count cooking and thinking different than others as my hobbies. Getting attached with ISCOMS has become my one of the best experiences of my life since 2011. Attending conference, presenting own research, working as an ambassador, making friends and most importantly having a lot of fun are memorable as always. This year being a part of it I feel honoured once again! Should you have any queries about ISCOMS and participation from now till you come back your hometown after visiting Groningen, I am here for you. Just shoot out your silly queries, I will be happy to handle those.

Anytime at drkbashok@ymail.com [on weekdays I reply within hours and on weekend, well, I try to be sober :P ;) ]

Alsarah Diab

I’m Alsarah Diab, a 22 year old internship doctor. I have participated in ISCOMS 2014, then in 2015 & 2016 as an ambassador. My interests are in the fields of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Regenerative Medicine & Technology.

Presenting my research in ISCOMS was a very unique experience that significantly widened my horizons. I guarantee you, it is the perfect stage to present your research in and you will have much fun and make friends from around the globe!

See you there!

For any help, please don’t hesitate to contact me:

dr_diab7@hotmail.co.uk

Ann Marie Lizette Marzan

Hi! My name is Ann Marie Lizette Marzan from the Philippines. I am a 3 rd year student of the College of Medicine at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. I attended ISCOMS in 2015 and it was an unforgettable experience! Not only did I get to represent my country,

but I also got to listen to the talks of world-renowned researchers, attended informative and fun workshops, and met a lot of people from around the world who share the same passion as mine, which is to help other people!

ISCOMS broadened my horizons and made me see things in a bigger perspective. Also, it inspired and motivated me to become the best physician I can possibly be for my patients in the future.

ISCOMS is the perfect opportunity for you to present your research and be connected with people from different countries! Join us in ISCOMS 2016!

Hammad Asad

HiMy name is Hammad AsadI am currently a student of final year Mbbs at University of Health Sciences in PakistanMy future goals are to revisit ISCOMS :)And become a cardiothoracic surgeon.

Elene Manjgaladze

I am Elene Manjgaladze , 20 years old from Tbilisi, Georgia. It’s been my 3rd year participating in ISCOMS and 2nd year being an Ambassador. ISCOMS lets you feel all in medicine, science, etc. It’s the most amazing congress for the students in this field. I study Medicine in Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy. We study a lot in here. I want to become mean – gynecologist .

FMO: ele_manjgala@yahoo.com

Michel Cruz Miranda

UNAM, Mexico

Hey guys, if you decide to go to ISCOMS get ready for the best experience of your life , is a congress of excellent academic standards and valuable social experiences, you can contact me for any question.My mail is michelmedp@gmail.com

Sema Baghaki

I am a last year medical student in Istanbul and representative of Turkey in this year. I have attended ISCOMS 2014 and 2015 and also could have the chance of completing Research Fellowship program last year. With the whole experience I gained in these meetings and highly scientific platforms, I strongly recommend ISCOMS to all medical students as a great opportunity to present their works and to engage with renowned professional researchers and more than 500 ambitious medical students who come from all over the world!

Sema Baghaki

Mojtaba Dayyani

I think some times in life we need to make a big difference!

It could be drinking a cup of tea in a new beautiful special cup or going to a trip exactly in the middle of your busy ordinary days!;)

In my mind the fact concealed in both is "change"!

"Change" lets you see differently, enjoy differently, grow exponentially, comprehend the beauty of differences among human beings and learn how to look respectfully to everybody's differences!

I'm a 26 years old med student full of hope and passion, studying medicine at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran. My fields of interest are: neurosurgery, neurology and medical education development. Besides, I'm an astronomy teacher, astrolabe designer and producer, violin player, badminton player and motivational lecturer for juniors in the faculty and alma mater high school.

On the basis of a personal theory I like to recommend every tasty and brilliant experiences I've had to my friends, ergo trust me and change your cup of tea! You'll see how tasty it is! ISCOMS tea!;))

Making new friends, different scientific atmosphere, special workshops, wonderful IRF, adventure and fun, all of them are gathered in a very sweet happening, ISCOMS!

Feel free to contact me for further information about ISCOMS.Hope to see you at ISCOMS 2016.

m.dayyani@gmail.com

Pratibha Singla

Hi! I am Pratibha Singla, final year MBBS student from Gian Sagar Medical College, Patiala, India. ISCOMS was an enlightening experience for me. It is one of the best conference. The time I had during ISCOMS is unforgettable and one of the most beautiful time of my life. It brought me closer to my goals and helped me to explore the field of research. I would love to help researchers needing any information about ISCOMS.

Please feel free to contact me :

pratibhasingla12@gmail.com

Yash Jobanputra

Hi, I Yash Jobanputra am an MBBS graduate from India. I have been involved in extensive research in a variety of fields that include Neurology, Electrophysiology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases. My long term goal is to purse Cardiology in the United States. I will be soon starting as a Cardiology Research fellow at one of the most prestigious institution for Cardiovascular medicine. ISCOMS is a wonderful platform to meet young fellow researchers from all over the world. I was

fortunate to be selected for IRF 2015 and my 3 week stay in Groningen was a really memorable experience. If you are a young researcher look no further, ISCOMS is the place to be- to showcase your work and make friends from all around the world. Should you have any further questions do not hesitate to get in touch.

Waqas Ahmad

My name is Waqas and I am one of the ambassadors of ISCOMS to Pakistan. When it comes to describing ISCOMS I can do it in many ways. In one word: amazing!!!! , in two words: really amazing!!!!, in three: really really amazing!!!!!!!, in four ..... well you get where I am going with it. I Won HANNN BEST ABSTRACT AWARD last year and it really turned a corner for me. I am preparing for the upcoming ISCOMS and with me I want to take more and more researchers from Pakistan to show their work and enjoy the praise in the warm atmosphere of UMCG. Contact me if you have any queries or you just want to talk, I am cool that way actually smile-emoticon waqas_lalamusa@yahoo.com

Ben Omodara

My name is Ben Omodara, an enthusiastic, fun-loving and hard-working final year student of Lviv National Medical University, Ukraine. I've been an ISCOMS Ambassador since my first visit to the congress in 2013 and I've been enjoying it all ever since then. My field of Interest is Cardiovascular Medicine and I'd like to obtain a PG training/degree in this sphere of Medicine, preferably in The Netherlands. ISCOMS is unequivocally the best Medical Students' Organization worldwide, and am forever grateful to be on it's Team!*

Overige Ambassadors

albatoulf@gmail.com Albatoul Almulhim. Saudi Arabia

ali_drisell@hotmail.com Alysha Susana Drisell Hernandez Montiel. Mexico

andre.franco@usp.br Andre Silva Franco. Brazil

andreacb83@gmail.com Andrea Corrales Bernal. Mexico

anshu_jha007@rediffmail.com Anshu Kumar Jha. India

azmerawtayelgn3@gmail.com Azmeraw Tayelgn Amare. Ethiopia

chhamad992@gmail.com Muhammad Hamad Asad. Pakistan

chinmay1494@yahoo.co.in Chinmay Tusharkumar Jani. India

dr.dianrw@gmail.com Dian Marta Sari. Indonesia

drkbashok@ymail.com Ashok Kumar Biswas. The Netherlands

erraiko@rocketmail.com Koerniasari Eraiko Sudjarwo. Indonesia

jadidi.jawaher@gmail.com Jawaher Al-Jadidi. Saudi Arabia

jaimemondragon@gmail.com Jaime Daniel Mondragon Uribe. Mexico

johnston.mkiza56@yahoo.com Johnston George. Tanzania

ksreenivask77@gmail.com Sreenivas Kamath. India

manu.banks@gmail.com Madhav Chowdhry. India

mariamrubikovna@gmail.com Mariam Movsisyan. Armenia

martajoannaborys@gmail.com Marta Joanna Borys. Poland

martin@scharu.de Martin Scharffenberg. Germany

matias.charley@gmail.com Jennifer Carla Matias. Phillipines

reinavellemateo@yahoo.com Reinavelle Mateo. Phillipines

kk_zago@hotmail.com Carlos Roberto Da Rocha Zago. Brazil

shivanipriyadarshni@gmail.com Shivani Priyadarshni. India

siko_salma_miko@hotmail.com salma shoukry ahmed elmatari. Saudi Arabia

sukaina_haddad@outlook.com Sukaina Al Haddad. Saudi Arabia

toutacamoun@hotmail.com Bodjre Kouame Eloi Frejus. Ukraine

victoria_ptasinski@hotmail.com Victoria Ptasinski. Sweden

virajdesilva.vds@gmail.com Waradana Viraj Virantha De Silva. Sri Lanka

yeshu.16.2010@gmail.com Yeshwanter Radhakrishnan. India