Prof. Yannis Pitsiladis

Professor Yannis Pitsiladis  BSc., MMEDSci., PhD, FACSM has an established history of research into the importance of lifestyle and genetics for human health and performance. Following 15 years at the University of Glasgow, Scotland where he created the largest known DNA biobank from world-class athletes, he was appointed (in 2013) Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Brighton. Current research priority is the application of “omics” (i.e. genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics and proteomics) to the detection of drugs in sport with particular reference to recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo), blood doping and testosterone. His most recent research is funded by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), he is currently a member of the IOC Medical and Scientific Commission, a member of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Scientific Commission of the International Sports Medicine Federation (FIMS), a member of the Scientific and Education Commission of the European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations (EFSMA), a member of WADA’s Health Medical Research Committee (HMRC), past member a WADA’s List Expert Group and is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He has published over 185 peer-reviewed papers, written and edited a number of books and has featured in numerous research documentaries (e.g. ESPN, BBC, NHK Japan, CNBC) and popular books (e.g. Bounce, The Sports Gene).

Professors talks at the Congress:

• Precision prevention - One size fits all
• Innovations in Sports Medicine

Prof. Anca Ionescu

Full Professor, Sports Medicine Department at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy and Consultant in Sports Medicine at the National Institute of Sports Medicine, Bucharest, Romania. European trainer for Sports Medicine (UEMS-MJC)

• Secretary General of EFSMA from 2021, Executive Committee Member FIMS
• Member of the Scientific and Education Commission of EFSMA (2007-2009)
• Member of the Executive Committee of the EFSMA (2009-2017)
• Chair of the Scientific and Education Commission of EFSMA (2017-2022)
• Honorary President of the Romanian Society of Sports Medicine
• President of Medical Commission - Romanian Olympic and Sport Committee

I am focusing my activity on sports physiology and physiopathology,  sports nutrition and sports cardiology in order to optimize sports performance and promote health.

As Chair of EFSMA Scientific and Education Commission I managed to achieve the two  gold standard forms of Pre Participation Evaluation  for elite and recreational athletes, which are already on EFSMA website ( News & Events (efsma.org).

Professors talk at the Congress:  An athletes weight correction

Prof. Kirill Micallef Stafrace

MD(Melit.), MSc SportsMed., FRCP(Edin.), FFSEM(UK), FFSEM(Ireland), MSK Ultrasound(UEL), EFSM(EU), FFIMS(Inter.)

Professors talk at the Congress:  Game On: The Intersection of Esports and Sports Medicine