Full-time Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University , Seoul, Korea

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Philippe Benech has completed his PhD from the Weizmann Institute of Science and postdoctoral studies from Harvard Medical School. He is director of research at the National Center for Scientific Research and is the recipient of several grants and awards. He was considered as a pioneer in the discovery of cytokine signaling pathways and developed PredictSearch, a text mining-based software dedicated to the interpretation of transcriptomic data. Founder of several biotechnology companies, he is presently CSO at the GENEX Laboratory devoted to cosmetogenomic analyses.

cosmetogenomics

Trichologist Donyelle McBride Rose of McBride Hair Restoration LLC (MHR) is newest Board Member and Educator of US Trichology Institute. 24 years experience in the field of Hair Restoration and Replacement. Donyelle’s mission is to help restore hair, hope, and confidence to as many possible experiencing hair loss. The office continues to educate Physicians, Medical offices, and Licensed Professionals about Alopecia awareness and the alternative solutions. In addition, Donyelle is a Look Good Feel Better Consultant for the American Cancer Society and a member of American Hair Loss Council.

Trichology,Hair Restoration and Replacement

Dr. Thomas Narsete specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, mother makeovers, and the new Brazilian butt lift. He combines a love for artistry with his technical surgical skills to help each patient look her or his best. Dr. Narsete applies a patient-centered approach with more than three decades of experience. He treats patients with all types of needs, including complex cases or high Body Mass Index (BMI). Dr. Narsete is a premier plastic surgeon and has received numerous prestigious medical awards, including “Top Plastic Surgeon, International Association of Plastic Surgeons” in 2013; and the “Compassionate Doctor Award” and “Patients’ Choice Award” in 2012. In practice, Dr. Narsete is most proud of the development of new technology and innovation in plastic surgery. He takes his training seriously and has traveled the world to study the latest techniques – including to Brazil for the latest developments in Brazilian Butt Lifts and to Paris for liposuction. As a skilled surgeon and painter, Dr. Narsete has been creating art for more than two decades. He hones his surgery skills and dexterity by painting oriental watercolors. In addition to painting, Dr. Narsete enjoys music, fishing, photography and spending time with his family.

Facial cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, mother makeovers, and the new Brazilian butt lift

Kuniyoshi Kaseda had completed his PhD at the age of 28 years from the Kyushu Institute of Technology and postdoctoral studies at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology as well as at the Marie Curie Research Institute. He is, at present, the director at the Saravio Central Institute of Saravio Cosmetics Ltd. He has published a wide range of reputed journals, in Biophysics, Cell biology, Cosmetic science and so on.

Biophysics, Cell biology, Cosmetic science

Mark Schafer is President of Photosonix Medical, and has served in senior roles for several ultrasonic device companies. He has over 20 peer-reviewed publications, 21 patents, and is a Fellow of the AIUM and the ASA. Mark holds a BSEE from MIT and a PhD from Drexel University. Tessie McNeely is an expert in infectious disease and biofilms. She served in senior scientific roles at Merck, where she earned multiple awards for scientific contributions, and was Principal Scientist for the development of an acne vaccine. She holds a BA from Berea College and a PhD from UNC at Chapel Hill.

Infectious disease and biofilms

Professor Ines Brajac is Head of Department of Dermatology, at Univesrity hospital center Rijeka. Member at Croatian Dermatovenereological society of the Croatian Medical Association, Croatian Society for Psychosomatic Research and European Academy of Dermatovenerology (EADV).

Hair diseases, Psoriasis, Psychoneuroimmunology in pathogenesis of skin diseases

Dr. Meena Singh is a star Dermatologist and Hair Restoration Surgeon. As a graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Meena has been featured on the cover of the New York Times, in Ebony Magazine, and on Essence.com. In addition, her work has been published in the some of the top journals in her field including, the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Meena is an ambitious and strong willed woman who embraced her natural hair as a representation of beauty, stemming from her unique cultural heritage. She is the oldest of 5 siblings, all born and raised in Kansas, to Black and Indian parents. Growing up they had a very interesting childhood she says, “Not only were we the only Black kids in school, we were also the only Indian kids,” she continued, “we never felt the need to assimilate because we felt like a part of both cultures and that made us special…we loved it.” Her long journey towards embracing her natural hair had its roots in her childhood, which was marked by difficulties with her natural texture. She says she had the most difficult hair out of all of her siblings and her mother just wasn’t sure what to do. While her sisters all remained natural, her hair struggles lead her to get a relaxer during the seventh grade. Dr. Meena kept her hair relaxed all through college, although she was unhappy because it was not healthy. “My hair refused to grow past my shoulders, and it was very thin” During her time in Los Angeles, Dr. Meena encountered the new and growing natural hair movement and she says she was inspired by her younger sister to make the transition. Her transition turned out to be a disaster. In her first attempt at braids she was forced into the big chop. “After eight weeks in braids my hair had become so tangled, I had to cut it all off.” She was left with what she calls a “really short Jheri Curl”. Unfortunately, her new style was not very popular with her friends. “Everyone was kind to my face, but they would not comment on my hair, saying things like ‘oh, you have a pretty face’” It took nearly 4 years for her hair to grow back, but she could not be happier saying “everyone loves my hair now.” Her natural hair is more than twice as long as her relaxed hair ever was and so much more versatile. She credits her amazing new look to the Devachan Salon in New York, where they helped her curls come to life. She said before she her experience there she never knew her hair could look as good. Now all she really has to do to keep looking her best is wash and go, her favorite style. Dr. Meena’s professional career as a Hair Restoration Surgeon and Dermatologist is where she really shines. Inspired by her mother, a physician and one of the first Black female students to graduate from her medical school, Dr. Meena attended and graduated from the prestigious Harvard Medical School. She later trained at the world renowned Mayo Clinic, and completed her surgical residency in New York. She initially wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon but she found a great opportunity to serve the community and stand out in her new field. “Black Dermatologist make up only 1-2% of the field” she says, “I realized I had found my niche by focusing on hair loss and hair restoration surgery.” Dr. Meena is passionate about helping to educate the black community on preventable forms of hair loss and the options available for hair restoration. One of the biggest issues she focuses on is Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia is caused by tension and traction in the hair that leads to inflammation of the scalp, often requiring steroid injections to remedy the condition. Women with a history of hair weaves, braids, and tight ponytails are at a greater risk for this type of hair loss, particularly along the edges of the hairline. Dr. Meena encourages women to give their hair a rest from the tension and if they begin to see signs of hair loss, they should see a dermatologist. When asked how she lives such a phenomenal life Dr. Meena says, “First of all, I know what my priorities are and I understand the consequences of the order of my priorities. For example, my children are my top priority before [my] career. People always ask me how I do it all. I never think that I cannot. I just try to think [about] how I can make it possible. I also try to have a background of stellar work, so that it makes it very difficult for requested individuals to say ‘no’ to me. Finally, I try to live life to the fullest, worry very little, and not plan too much!”

Hair Restoration, Dermatology, Mohs Surgery

Educated at Moscow State University, PhD from USSR Academy of Sciences, DSc from Petersburg (former Leningrad) University. Joined Loughborough University as a Professor in 1999. Previously Visiting Professor: University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA; Sofia University, Bulgaria; Instituto Pluridisciplinar, Madrid, Spain; Toulouse University, France; and University of Wales, Swansea, UK. Honorary Professor, Moscow State University of Food Production, Russia (2007 to present).

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