Advisory Committee

Professor Luca Bianchi serves as Co-Chair of the Clinical Trials and Research Committee and is a senior faculty member at the University of Milan’s Cardiology Division. His research encompasses large-scale cardiovascular outcome trials and the development of novel biomarkers for ischemic heart disease. With over two decades of experience in clinical research, Professor Bianchi is widely regarded for his contributions to European multicenter studies and his mentorship of emerging clinician-scientists.

Dr. Isabella Schmidt leads the Cardiac Imaging Committee and is a senior cardiologist at the German Heart Center in Berlin. Her expertise lies in advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques, including cardiac MRI and CT applications for early disease detection. Dr. Schmidt’s pioneering work has advanced the integration of imaging data into precision cardiology. She continues to promote collaboration between imaging specialists and clinicians to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Professor Charles Dubois chairs the Cardiovascular Prevention Committee and directs the Centre for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at the University of Paris. His groundbreaking research on lifestyle interventions, metabolic risk factors, and public health strategies has shaped European guidelines for cardiovascular prevention. A passionate advocate for population health, Professor Dubois has been instrumental in advancing interdisciplinary approaches to reduce global cardiovascular burden.

Dr. Michael O’Connor serves as Chair of the Global Health and Policy Committee and is affiliated with the Royal College of Physicians in London. A distinguished clinician and policy expert, his career focuses on improving cardiovascular care in low- and middle-income countries through education, advocacy, and system-level reform. Dr. O’Connor has advised multiple international health organizations and is dedicated to promoting equitable access to cardiovascular prevention and treatment worldwide.