Physician of Integrative and Functional Medicine
Interdependence Public RelationsAutoimmune, Lyme Disease, Microbiome, microbiome and cancer treatment, Thyroid Disease
Based in New York City, Dr. Raphael Kellman, MD, is a Physician of Integrative and Functional Medicine and founder of Kellman Wellness Center, a premier functional and holistic medical practice. Dr. Kellman pioneered a groundbreaking new brand of medicine and healing called “Microbiome Medicine,” and through his deep understanding of the importance of the microbiome, Dr. Kellman treats gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, cancer, autism spectrum disorders, and unexplained, unresolved health issues. Dr. Kellman was the first doctor to recognize the profound importance of the microbiome. In addition to providing patient care, Dr. Kellman publishes and lectures, advocating for whole-patient care and discussing his cutting-edge approach to curing illness through healing the microbiome. He is the author of the best-selling “Microbiome Diet,” “The Microbiome Breakthrough,” and his latest release "Microbiome Thyroid."
Autoimmune, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiac, Heart Failure, Immune Response, Immunology, T-Cell
The Alcaide lab at Tufts University School of Medicine combines the areas of immunology, vascular biology, and cardiac physiology to study the adaptive immune response in diverse inflammatory settings, with a particular focus on the heart in the context of heart failure. The over-arching goal of the lab is to better understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms taking place during T lymphocyte trafficking and how those can potentially be targeted in therapeutically useful ways. The Alcaide lab uses several in vivo mouse models of heart failure to study the T cell immune responses involved in cardiac pathophysiology, combined with a broad range of immunological approaches. T cell crosstalk with endothelial cells are studied using in vitro flow systems and real time video microscopy, and they use additional state of the art approaches to investigate the implications of T cell responses on cardiac resident cells.
Autoimmune, Inflammation, patient advocacy, Rare disease, Registered Nurse
Alicia Truelove, MSN, RN, CV-BC, NPD-BC, is a nationally recognized nursing leader and rare disease advocate with nearly two decades of healthcare experience. Her expertise spans clinical education, nurse advocacy, and health equity—guided by both professional insight and personal experience as someone living with a rare disease.
Alicia serves as the California State Ambassador for the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), where she champions inclusive healthcare policies and amplifies the voices of rare disease patients. She is also an active member of the Global Nursing Network for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases, contributing to international efforts to equip nurses with tools to recognize and care for this often-overlooked population.
Known for bridging clinical care and policy, Alicia is a sought-after voice in the rare disease community, advocating for equitable access, timely diagnosis, and patient-centered care.