The Scientific Committee

Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital

Prof. Anne-Caroline Papeix is a neurologist, head of the general neurology department and head of the Neurology Federation at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital. A recognized specialist in multiple sclerosis, she practised for around fifteen years at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital as head of the central nervous system inflammatory diseases unit, in both care and clinical research. In October 2022, she was appointed head of the general neurology department at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital. Within her department, she fosters the development and projects of all neurology subspecialties: inflammatory diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, adult and child cognition (memory clinic, I3N institute), movement disorders (in particular Parkinson’s disease and Wilson’s disease), electrophysiology, epilepsy and neuromuscular diseases.

Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital

Dr Amélie Yavchitz is a physician, anaesthesiologist-intensivist and holds a PhD in public health specialized in research methodology. Since 2020 she has headed the Clinical Research Department of the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital in Paris, which provides an integrated, structured framework to support clinical research and innovation for all of the hospital’s staff and its industrial or academic partners. She was president of the GIRCI (2024-2026), and set up and coordinates the University Diploma in clinical research management (Université Paris Cité).

Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital

Prof. Dan Milea is an ophthalmologist specialized in neuro-ophthalmology and head of the neuro-ophthalmology department at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital. His professional focus is on ocular and/or cerebral conditions that alter the visual perception of the world: their diagnosis across a wide range of disorders, but also their treatment, with an emphasis on uncovering the pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to innovations for patients. His training and practice have spanned several countries over the past three decades: after medical and neuro-ophthalmology training at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, he earned a PhD in neurosciences at Sorbonne University and the Collège de France, before holding several clinical, research and teaching positions around the world. Appointed Professor at the University of Copenhagen, he founded a school of neuro-ophthalmology there, before returning as head of the ophthalmology department at Angers University Hospital. He then practised for more than 10 years at the Singapore National Eye Centre, while directing the Neuro-visual Sciences laboratory of the Singapore Eye Research Institute, with an academic role as Professor of Ophthalmology at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore.

Professor of differential psychology at Université Paris Cité, Prof. Franck ZENASNI is a recognized expert in the links between emotions, creativity, stress, and health. A researcher in psycho-oncology at the Gustave Roussy Institute before leading the Laboratory of Applied Psychology and Ergonomics, he now conducts major work on individual factors influencing quality of life, learning, and psychological well-being.

A professor of pharmacology and cardiology at Université Paris Cité (INSERM U970, AP-HP), Professor Pierre Boutouyrie practices at the Georges-Pompidou European Hospital, where he heads the medical pharmacology unit. His work focuses on arteries and hypertension. With Michel Safar and Stéphane Laurent, he was the first to demonstrate the predictive value of arterial stiffness in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (Hypertension, 2001), then the efficacy of vasodilating beta-blockers in vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Lancet, 2011). A former president of the ARTERY society, he received the MacDonald Award in 2024.

Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, AP-HP

Head of the Maternity, Imaging and Fetal Medicine department at Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital (AP-HP). Full member of the French National Academy of Medicine.

Ambroise Paré Clinic

Professor of intensive care, head of the intensive care department and director of research at the Ambroise Paré Clinic in Neuilly.

A specialist in nutrition, internal medicine, and gastroenterology (FMH), Prof. Claude Pichard previously led the Nutrition Unit at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG). He served as President of the European Society of Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism and directed the European Life-Long Learning program in nutrition. Professor Pichard is also the founder and co-president of the European Alliance for Nutrition and Health.

A professor of medicine specializing in intensive care and internal medicine, Professor Jérôme Pugin is medical director of La Tour Hospital in Meyrin, Switzerland. Former head of the intensive care department at Geneva University Hospitals, he was also vice-dean of the Faculty of Medicine and director of the clinical research center.

Pharmacist and lecturer at Aix-Marseille University, Prof. Philippe Piccerelle conducts research in drug sciences and supervises university programmes devoted to galenic development and pharmaceutical and cosmetic innovation. A specialist in mental health issues, he also works as a trainer on topics related to emotional regulation, which he explores at the interface of biomedical sciences, psychocorporal practices and health prevention.

Professor of medical physiology and nephrologist at Toulouse University Hospital, Prof. Ivan TACK heads the department of functional physiological explorations and an INSERM team dedicated to early renal protection. A specialist in hydro-electrolytic disorders and metabolic diseases with renal impact, he is particularly interested in hydration and the prevention of chronic kidney diseases.

Renowned radiologist Dr. Elsa Ukkola Pons served as a Chief of Clinic within the Military Teaching Hospitals. A member of the French Society of Radiology, she specializes in ENT imaging, ophthalmological imaging, neuroradiology, and uro-nephrology.

Ambroise Paré Clinic

Medical Director of the Ambroise Paré - Hartmann group, Neuilly. Board member of 3C Concorde. Former cardiologist-intensivist. Co-founder of the CERIC. Former research director of the Ambroise Paré - Hartmann group. Past President of the scientific council of Santé Cité Recherche Innovation (SCERI). Past chair of the TAHI (Technology Assessment and Health Informatics) section of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine. Past medical chair of Cardiosearch (LVAD development). Past Europe medical chair of Cheetah Medical (bioreactance).

Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital

Dr Julien Savatovsky is head of the imaging department (diagnostic neuroradiology) at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital. He is an active member of the SFR (French Society of Radiology), the SFNR (French Society of Neuroradiology), the ASNR (American Society of Neuroradiology), the RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) and the ISMRM (International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine). Specialized in the imaging of central and peripheral nervous system disorders of the head and neck, he uses specifically optimized 3T MRI equipment and has advanced expertise in MRI techniques (including sequence development and tuning) as well as in advanced post-processing.

Physician, researcher, and environmental health consultant, Dr. Joël Spiroux de Vendômois is the president of the Committee for Independent Research and Information on Genetic Engineering (CRIIGEN) and founder of France’s first Health-Environment Commission. He co-founded both the University Diploma in Environmental Medicine (DUME) at UPEC and the TREEES Network (Transition Lab and Ethical Experts Network for Environment and Health). He was also one of the initiators of ASEF (Association for Environmental Health in France).

A pathologist by training, specialized in fetal, placental, and perinatal pathology, Dr. Amine BOUACHBA focuses his research on the application of artificial intelligence and advanced imaging in fetal medicine. His work involves developing predictive tools for monitoring intrauterine growth and the early identification of high-risk trajectories.

A pioneer of thyroidology in France, Dr. Hervé MONPEYSSEN was the first to develop a medical practice exclusively dedicated to the thyroid, integrating clinical ultrasound. Trained in Europe and Asia, he introduced thyroid thermoablation techniques in France and founded the Thyroid Institute, all while maintaining active research and training activities.

Dr. Dalle was the founding Chief Scientific Advisor of Zoī. A physician who dedicated his career to preventive medicine for over 20 years, he served as President of the World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSIAM) and the French Society of Anti-Aging. He also coordinated the university diploma in preventive medicine at UPEC. He passed away in March 2025.