Speakers
Arron Mungul Founder of Apogee Life Sciences, former Global Medical Affairs Lead at BMS and GSK LinkedIn Profile
Arron Mungul is the Founder of Apogee Life Sciences, an independent medical affairs strategy and scientific communications agency. He is a senior medical affairs leader with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Arron currently serves as the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) Strategy Domain Lead and the Co-Lead for the Medical Strategy & Launch Excellence Focus Area Working Group.
Dr. Heinz Wiendl Professor, Director Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, University of Freiburg, Germany LinkedIn Profile
Dr. Wiendl is the President of the International Society of Neuroimmunology. His research focuses on inflammatory neurodegeneration and immune regulation and protection as well as monitoring MS and its therapy. He is also Spokesperson and Founder of the Body and Brain Institute Münster, Co-Founder of Cell Signature Diagnostics GmbH: D(R)EFINE DIAGNOSIS® and Co-Founder of Prof. Valmed® - validated medical information.
Dr. Meenakshi Jhala NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow and GP Registrar, King's College London, UK LinkedIn Profile
Dr. Jhala is an NIHR Academic Physician, Associate Editor of BMJ Innovations and international speaker with a keen interest in preventative health, leveraging technology for the greater good. She has worked in and with start-ups, consultancy, and venture capital to understand healthcare holistically. Dr. Jhala's previous experience, alongside being an Editorial Board member of BMJ Innovations and a delegate to the United Nations, has cultivated her mission to have a global impact on healthcare. Her current work involves associations with King's College London, conducting research on the use of Large Language Models in evidence synthesis.
Dr. Cora Koch Neurology Resident, University of Freiburg, Germany
Dr. Koch is a medical doctor at the University of Freiburg where she has a special interest in medical education and neuroinflammatory and neuromuscular diseases. She is currently involved in projects integrating digital tools into clinical teaching. Her academic work focuses on improving diagnostic skills and student engagement through innovative feedback systems.
Dr. Tim SchwärMedical and Ph.D. Student, University of Freiburg, Germany LinkedIn Profile
Tim Schwär has been studying medicine at the University of Freiburg since 2019 and has been pursuing his doctorate at the Institute of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Medical Center Freiburg since 2024. From April 2024 to February 2025, he was chairman of the medical student council in Freiburg. Since May 2025, he has been National Officer on Health Policy at the German Medical Students Association e.V.
Frank Waaga Head of Medical Engagement and Education, Karger Publishers LinkedIn Profile
Frank Waaga is the Head of Medical Engagement at Karger Publishers, and leads business development for the Healthcare unit. His team delivers trusted medical information and education in diverse formats to both Healthcare Professionals and patients. With over two decades of experience in medical communications, Frank is dedicated to collaborating with HCPs and patients to create solutions that truly address their unique needs.