
Physiotherapist specializing in Palliative Care and Adult and Child Respiratory Physiotherapy. Master’s and Doctorate in Pathophysiology in Internal Medicine. Post-doctorate in Rehabilitation Sciences. Adjunct Professor of the Physiotherapy Course at the Federal University of Alfenas – UNIFAL-MG. Experience in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy (outpatient) and Hospital Physiotherapy (ward and intensive care). Coordinator of the AliviAR Extension Project – Palliative Program. Deputy Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Palliative Care League LICP-UNIFAL-MG. Deputy Coordinator of the League of Physiotherapy in Pediatrics and Neonatology LAFPEN-UNIFAL-MG. Member of the Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Palliative Care (CIECP – UNIFAL). She works on the following topics: pneumology, palliative care, sleep quality, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, post-Covid rehabilitation and hospital physiotherapy. E-mail: aline.danaga@unifal-mg.edu.br

Degree in Nursing from the Nursing School of the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG). Specialization in Palliative Care from Casa do Cuidar (Advanced Multiprofessional Palliative Care Course – XI Class – 2019). PhD in Sciences from the Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing at the University of São Paulo (Direct Doctorate – EERP USP). Lecturer at the School of Nursing at UNIFAL-MG. Permanent lecturer in the Postgraduate Program in Nursing (PPGENF) – School of Nursing at UNIFAL-MG. Coordinator of the UNIFAL-MG Interdisciplinary Palliative Care League (LICP UNIFAL-MG). Leader of the Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Palliative Care (CIECP). Member of the Interdisciplinary Center for Studies and Research in Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (CIEPICS) (Federal University of Viçosa – UFV). Member of the Interdisciplinary Cooperation for Ayahuasca Research and Outreach (ICARO – FCM UNICAMP). E-mail: ana.mesquita@unifal-mg.edu.br

Graduated in Nursing from the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Specialist in Systemic Acupuncture and Occupational Nursing, Master in Nursing from UNIFAL-MG, PhD in Nursing from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). Adjunct Professor I in the Department of Medicine and Nursing at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV). Lecturer in the Graduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS) at UFV. Leader of the Interdisciplinary Center for Studies and Research into Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (CIEPICS). Member of the Brazilian Association of Acupuncturist Nurses and Nurses of Integrative Practices (ABENAH) and the Department of Neurointegrative Practices of the Brazilian Association of Neurology and Neurosurgery Nursing (ABENEURO). She conducts research in the following areas: Nursing, Mental Health, Pain and Integrative and Complementary Health Practices. E-mail: caroline.d.moura@ufv.br

Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education at The Education University of Hong Kong. With a passion for promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, she has dedicated her research efforts to the integration of positive psychology with physical activity and health among diverse age groups, including children, adolescents, and older adults. Her extensive expertise encompasses a wide range of topics within the realm of positive and self-psychology, including self-compassion, mindful self-care, resilience, quality of life, and health literacy. Her research interests extend beyond traditional areas of study and have led her to explore emerging fields such as Esports and exercise behaviors. Recognizing the growing influence of Esports on the younger generation, Dr. Wong has delved into the impact of Esports participation on mental health and overall well-being. E-mail: cmywong@eduhk.hk

He has a degree in Animal Science from the Federal University of Lavras (2001), a PhD in Statistics and Agricultural Experimentation from the Federal University of Lavras (2008) and a Post-Doctorate in 2021. He is currently a Professor at the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG) in the Department of Statistics (DEst) of the Institute of Exact Sciences (ICEx), teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Applied Statistics and Biometry at this institution. He has experience in the area of Probability and Statistics, with an emphasis on Applied Probability and Statistics, mainly in the area of health; working mainly on the following subjects: Bayesian Inference, Spatial Statistics, Experimental Statistics, Genetic Improvement, Epidemiology, Longitudinal and Mixed Models and Time Series. E-mail: denismar.nogueira@unifal-mg.edu.br

Graduated in Psychology from the University of Brasília (UnB). PhD in Psychology from the University of São Francisco. Master’s in Social and Work Psychology from UnB. Currently doing a post-doctoral internship at UnB / Instituto de Inclusão no Ensino Superior e na Pesquisa INCTI. Associate Professor of Psychology at the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB) and founding member of the Laboratory of Psychological Instrumentation and Assessment (LABIAP/UFRB). He served as Head of the Secretariat for Integration, Evaluation and Institutional Development (SIADI/Rector’s Office/UFRB, 02/2019-2023). He is a researcher associated with the Observatory of Inclusion and Diversity in Education – DIVERSIFICA/UFRB. He develops teaching, research and extension activities in the field of assessment of individuals, groups and institutions, with an emphasis on Quantitative Methods, Psychological Assessment, Psychometrics and Social Psychology. E-mail: emeireles@ufrb.edu.br

Professor at the Department of General and Specialized Nursing of the Ribeirão Preto Nursing School of the University of São Paulo (EERP-USP), WHO/PAHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research. Bachelor of Nursing from EERP-USP, Specialist in Intensive Care from the Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto, Master of Nursing and Doctor of Science from EERP-USP, postgraduate in Palliative Care from Instituto Pallium Latinoamerica – Argentina. Member of the International Palliative Care Nursing Network (RIENCUPA) and leader of the Palliative Care Study Group. Tutor of the Interdisciplinary Palliative Care League at EERP-USP. Experience in nursing, with an emphasis on care for critically ill patients and palliative care. She works mainly on the following topics: subcutaneous therapy and hypodermoclysis, symptom control in palliative care, communication in palliative care and end-of-life care. E-mail: fbolela@usp.br

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), a master’s degree in Psychopharmacology from the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp) and a doctorate in Sciences (Mental Health) from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp). He is currently a postdoctoral fellow in the Neurosciences Postgraduate Program at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). He is a collaborating researcher at the Interdisciplinary Cooperation for Ayahuasca Research and Outreach (ICARO), based at the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Unicamp, and the CIECP (UNIFAL-MG). He was an associate researcher at the Brazilian Center for Information on Psychotropic Drugs (CEBRID), at Unifesp, and at the Center for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction, at Simon Fraser University, Canada. Research areas: psychopharmacology and mental health, therapeutic effects of psychoactive/psychedelic substances. E-mail: lucasohmaia@gmail.com

Graduated in Nursing from the José do Rosário Vellano University – Alfena/MG (2009). Master’s Degree in Nursing from the Postgraduate Master’s Program in Nursing at the Federal University of Alfenas – UNIFAL-MG (2013). PhD in Health Sciences from the Interunits Program at the Ribeirão Preto Nursing School of the University of São Paulo – EERP-USP (2017). Adjunct Professor I in the Department of Medicine and Nursing at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV). She has experience in the area of Nursing, with an emphasis on Primary Care, Semiology and Semiotechnique; Nursing Process (NP), Adult Health, Elderly Health, Chronic Health Conditions. She works mainly on the following subjects: Nursing Care Strategies (especially on the subject of Integrative and Complementary Practices), Oncology; Nursing Process and Standardized Language Systems (Nursing Taxonomies). E-mail: tatipsimao@yahoo.com.br

Nurse with a degree in Nursing and Obstetrics. Specialist in Comprehensive Oncology Care, Oncology Nursing and Pediatric Oncology Nursing. PhD in Sciences from the Postgraduate Program in Fundamental Nursing at the Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing – USP. Post-Doctorate from the Ribeirão Preto Nursing School – USP. Adjunct Professor of the Undergraduate Nursing Course at the Federal University of the Southern Frontier. Member of the Research Group on Popular Education and Training in Health and Nursing (EDUFES), Member of the Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Palliative Care (CIECP), Member of the Brazilian Society of Oncological Nursing (SBEO). Advisor in the Postgraduate Program in Nursing (PPGEnf/UFFS). He works mainly on the following topics: The health-disease-care process in oncology. E-mail: vander.conceicao@uffs.edu.br