The Handbook of Skin & Aging: The Science, Psychology & Therapy

Authors

Glen Alvin MD, Antonio Sison MD FPPA FPDS, Mike K.S. Chan PhD

Published by

EUROPEAN WELLNESS ACADEMY – Medical Research

ISBN: 9781662976735

eISBN: 9781662976742

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69669/ue1791

Author Bio:

Dr. Glen Alvin is a seasoned medical professional in Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine, with many years of experience in stem cell therapy research. He holds an MD, an Advanced Diploma in Dermatology, and a Master’s in Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Glen has made significant contributions to his field through numerous publications and lectures at international conferences. His research includes groundbreaking work on cell therapy in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine. His ambition is to secure cell therapy a place in mainstream medicine.

Antonio C. Sison, M.D., F, Psychiatry + Dermatology – the first and only board-certified Psychiatrist and board-certified Dermatologist in the Philippines. The reason for this dual residency is his interest in the pursing the field of Psychodermatology. His Clinical Framework is Trauma and how these impacts on patients with psychological and dermatological conditions. Further he is a certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, this is an effective psychotherapy that neutralized traumatic memories. Moreover, he has Master Certification in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). These techniques are useful in addressing cognitions and feelings of the patient. His research focus is on the interplay between Brain and Skin specifically exploring the possible role of EMDR in the improvement of the psychological conditions and dermatological lesions of patients with chronic skin conditions. He is a Retired Associate Professor of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH). He is a consultant at the Skin and Cancer Foundation Incorporated (SCFI). Past President of the Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA) for 2022-2023, and presently Treasurer of the Philippine Dermatological Society (2023-2024) and Chair of the Psychodermatology Interest Group of the Philippine Dermatological Society.

Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike K.S. Chan is a pioneer of Cellular, Organo and Cell Membrane Therapies in Europe and Asia since the early 1980’s. He founded one of the world’s largest research group of Bio-Molecular Medicine based in Switzerland and Germany with a global presence in almost eighty countries. He has conducted more than 1,000 lectures, seminars, and symposiums worldwide in the fields of anti-aging, cell regeneration, bio-regenerative medicine, and stemcell therapies. Author & co-author of numerous books and articles in the fields of cell therapy, immunology, bio-regenerative sciences, nutrition, and innovator of cellular based nutraceuticals & cosmeceuticals, Prof. Mike Chan is also the founder of European Wellness Biomedical Group—an International chain of research and treatment facilities (European Wellness Centers & Retreats) involved in anti-aging, longevity and education (European Wellness Academy). He chairs and also sits on board on numerous prominent anti-aging and cell therapy associations of the world.

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