ADVISORY BOARD

Dr Himanshu Bansal

Dr. Himanshu Bansal

Based in Rudrapur, Dr.Bansal completed his medical school residency and post-graduation from King George Medical College in Lucknow, U.P. During his post-graduation, he actively pursued work focused on spinal cord injury. And after having subsequently presented his work at a variety of forums, he decided to enrich himself by pursuing fellowships in:

  • Hip and Knee replacement unit of Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark
  • Hip replacement unit of Guy’s Hospital of Kings College at London Orthopaedic Traumatology
  • Unit of Wurzburg university hospital in Germany, & microsurgery at Osaka city university in Japan.

Not stopping at just that. He undertook various visits and research fellowships in stem cell therapy and spinal cord regeneration at:

  • Miami Project to Cure Paralysis (Miami University) USA.
  • Reeve-Irvine Research Center, California USA.
  • Queen Elizabeth Spinal Trauma Centre, Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Neuroscience Center-Rutgers University USA.
  • Egaz Monis hospital, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • European spinal cord research institute, Brescia Italy.

In one of his quests for treatments for Spinal Cord Injury worldwide, he got an insight into stem cell application in Spinal Cord and brain injury. This was followed by formal training in stem cell research in CNS disorders at the Institute of experimental medicine at Glasgow and Saint Gerkatuen Hospital, Germany.

He has developed MRI based classification of SCI and offers comprehensive treatment with autologous tissue like BM stem cells, dural nerve graft, nasal olfactory tissue, and omental transposition after assessment of the type and severity of SCI on MRI.

As a result of his strive to achieve excellence in the management of spinal cord injury, he decided to work exclusively for the spinally injured. He has built a charitable hospital for orthopedic traumatology at Rudrapur, Uttrakhand. Providing charitable treatment to poor masses. And also, established the first microsurgery unit of orthopedic traumatology in the state. He’s been successful at inventing new types of cost-effective implants to aid in successful fracture surgery outcomes like the patented forearm interlocking nail, a locked nail for fracture of the lower end radius.

Now is currently developing a facility at the Institute of Spinal Injury & Stem Cell Research at Rudrapur. Currently, he works as:

  • Consultant orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist at Anupam Hospital, Rudrapur.
  • Hon. Prof. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at C.H. Medical College, Rudrapur.
  • Scientist at the Institute of Spinal Injury & Stem Cell Research, Rudrapur.
  • Consultant at Revita Stem Cell Research and solutions in New Delhi, Coimbatore, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
  • Consultant at Implant Development Research, Germany.

Dr Vasilis Paspaliaris

Dr Vasilis Paspaliaris

Has worked at and consulted for a number of pharmaceutical and biotech companies in Japan and Australia. After starting his clinical training in Athens and completing it in Calcuta he worked with the French Foreign Legion in Africa focusing on military medicine. In early 2006 he found Adistem, Ltd in Hong Kong with his partner Mr. James Thornton.

Doctor Paspaliaris has published over 20 papers and given lectures in a variety of medical fields, most recently in Stem Cell Medicine. He was knighted by the Greek Orthodox Church for his humanitarian accomplishments and he was awarded three young investigator awards for his research

In 2008 Dr. Paspaliaris received an appreciation Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists for his groundbreaking work on Adipose Derived Stem Cells in Type II Diabetic patients, before finishing his doctorate at Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, he graduated with honors from Melbourne University. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at Pfizer Central Research, Pfizer INC, in Connecticut


Dr Federico Martinez

Dr Federico Martinez

Dr. Martinez is a United States of America licensed Medical Doctor in the state of Florida originally from Lima-Peru who graduated from Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University Medical School where he earned his Medical and Surgeon degree. He completed his post-graduate training in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Nassau County Medical Center of the New York State University at Stony Brook where he was also elected Chief resident of his program.

He’s Board Certified in Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics. He completed the Advanced Endocrinology Program of the American Academy of Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine. Also is also an active member of the Age Management Medicine Group, the Society for Integrative Oncology, and the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Doctor Martinez has been a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Florida and has been in active practice in both hospital and medical office settings for over 25 years in the field of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine as well as Age Management. He is the Medical Director of Healthpark Medical Center in Weston, Florida, and a consultant for other medical practices in South Florida. Dr. Martinez actively participates in local and nationwide training programs with special emphasis on Preventative Medicine, anti-aging, and Integrative/ Functional therapies as well as aesthetics and orthopedics procedures holding a variety of certifications.

His areas of expertise include Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Weight Loss programs for children and adults, Intravenous Nutritional Therapy, Immune system support, Vitamins, and Nutritional supplementation, Stem Cell therapies as well as non-surgical cosmetic medical procedures such as Platelet Rich Plasma for facial rejuvenation, and other skin healing treatments.


Dr Charles Mahl

Dr Charles Mahl

Dr. Charles Mahl maintains an active practice in Regenerative Medicine/Preventive Aging and Pain Management in Coral Gables, Florida with an emphasis on stem cell regenerative therapies and anti-aging. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics ranging from Regenerative Medicine to Preventive Aging encompassing Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma injections, and Bone Marrow/Adipose-derived Stem Cells.

He views stem cells as the new frontier of medicine today, with unlimited possibilities to help people and eliminate many forms of sickness and suffering, and sees stem cells and regeneration as the most important research in medicine today.

With his knowledge and proficiency in these techniques, he participates in International missions teaching other doctors how to do these procedures and treating patients who could benefit from the treatments. He teaches and trains doctors in the art and science of Regenerative Medicine in his Coral Gables office and teaches and trains physicians for Regenestem in Latin America and elsewhere, being on the Advisory Board, and also performs bi-annual missions to Ecuador teaching and training physicians.
A graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Mahl received his MD degree from the Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He did his Residency and Chief Residency in Ophthalmology at Interfaith Hospital in New York, and a VitreoRetinal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Oregon. After a successful career as a Vitreo-Retinal surgeon, he retired due to back problems.

His search for relief from back and hip problems led him to the field of Regenerative Medicine and Age Management, and he became so enamored with this field that he began a 2nd career in medicine, learning and studying this new field to help patients like himself, who have suffered despite conventional medicine with steroid injections and surgery.

He completed a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the Living Younger Preventive Aging Program, and Cenegenics. Also, is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine and Certified in Age Management Medicine by The Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation. He trained in Non-Surgical Orthopedics, Pain Management, Prolotherapy & Regenerative Medicine for three years in Fellowship/Mentorship under the direction of Dr. Alvin Stein. Doctor Mahl’s expertise includes all forms of Prolotherapy, PRP, and Peripheral Blood/Adipose derived /Bone Marrow derived Stem Cells.

  • He is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine (BCIM) and is a Certified Sports Trainer (CST) And Certified Sports Nutritionist (CSN).
  • He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS), and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery FASLMS
  • He is also a physician volunteer with the Florida Reserve Medical Corps, FEMA US Dept of Homeland Security.
  • He is a member of multiple organizations and associations in Medicine including the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine, the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine, the American Society of Interventional Pain Management, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the Age Management Medical Group.
  • He enjoys being an active participant in Regenerative Medicine as it develops in treating the previously untreatable and beyond and changing the course of Medical care for the better for everyone.

Dr. John Salerno

Dr. John Salerno

Doctor John Salerno served as a clinical preceptor at the Yale University School of Medicine (3 years), as Medical Director of St. Vincent’s Immediate Health Care in Shelton, Connecticut, and lectured at the Vermont Family Practice Conference. His experience in family practice and urgent care makes him a versatile expert on the physiology and assessment of many complex medical conditions. Dr. Salerno is also a Best-Selling author and his medical expertise has given hope to hundreds in the field of complementary medicine and has been featured in:

  • Harper’s Bazaar
  • Women’s Health
  • Prevention Magazine
  • First For Women
  • OnFitness Magazine
  • All Parenting Magazine
  • Natural Awakenings
  • New Jersey Herald
  • The Daily Meal
  • Huffington Post

Memberships & Associations

  • American Osteopathic Association
  • American College for Advancement in Medicine
  • American Medical Association
  • American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
  • International Society of Integrative Medicine
  • Diplomat of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
  • Editorial Board Member of the International Society of Personalized Medicine Tokyo

After the terrorist bombings of September 11, 2001, Dr. Salerno served as the Medical Director for the World Trade Center Landfill, a position that earned him a commendation from then-mayor Rudy Giuliani. Furthermore, he was charged with monitoring the health of public workers assigned to manage the massive landfill, as much of the debris from the World Trade Center was riddled with airborne chemicals, heavy metals, and toxic buildup.

Co-founder of anti-aging clinics in Tokyo

The chief medical officer behind the RenuLife anti-aging and dermatological clinic in Sao Paolo, Brazil
International consultant for Complementary Medicine, and has seven affiliated centers in Tokyo, two in Brazil, and two in the United States

His famous hands-on training for physicians and clinicians is sought after around the world


Dr Eric Yalung

Dr Eric Yalung

Dr Eric Yalung
One of the doctors at the forefront of stem cell therapy in the Philippines is Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Eric Yalung. Certified by the Philippine Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Yalung is a fellow of the Philippine Society for Cosmetic Surgery and Asian Pacific Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, a consultant and trainer for Regenestem in Miami, and has undergone special training in PRP therapy at Rev-Med in South Korea. He has also undergone preceptorial training at the Institute of Regenerative and Molecular Orthopedics and Sports Medicine under Dr. Joseph Purita in Boca Raton, Fla.

He’s also a member of the Philippine Society for Stem Cell Medicine, the Philippine Society for Liposuction Surgery, Inc., the Facial Aesthetic Core of ENT facial plastic surgeons, and the Global Stem Cell Group. Presently, he is a Clinical Professor of Stem Cell Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery at FEU-NRMF Medical Center – where he also received his Medical Degree – and a Trainor at Cosmetic Surgery Institute Manila and Regenestem Philippines. Dr. Yalung is also the Medical Director of several institutions, namely:

  • Stem Cell Therapy Center Philippines, Inc.,
  • Dermchannel Cosmetic Surgery
  • and Dermatology Center and Beaumed Inc.

Dr. Tunc Tiryaki

Dr Tunc Tiryaki

As an internationally recognized authority in the plastic surgery field, Dr. Tiryaki has focused his practice on aesthetic surgery. Writer of the Stem Cell Therapies chapter, of a major two-volume textbook in plastic surgery section editor, Dr. Tiryaki is a pioneer in emerging techniques in his field. Doctor Tiryahki has also developed simple and outpatient procedures for nose reshaping and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation.

Due to his widely acknowledged expertise in stem cell therapies, endo lifting, breast implants, and abdominoplasty, he is often asked to speak at congresses around the world. Recognized by his peers and patients as one of the best doctors in Europe. Dr. Tiryaki has received many awards and honors. One of them was the Best Paper award of the “World Congress of Aesthetic Surgery Society” in 2008 in Melbourne.

Dr.Tiryaki has joined surgical volunteer missions to Syria, Kazakhistan, Georgia, and Sudan. And has led the rescue mission in the 1999 earthquake as well as the van earthquake in Turkey. Today, he is the chair of the Humanitarian Programs of ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons). And a member of the board of the Turkish Aesthetic Surgery Society.

Dr. Tiryaki is board certified by TPRECD and is a member of the prestigious ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons), ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons), and ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons).


Reid Eckert

Reid Eckert

Reid Eckert has been a Certified Nutritional Counselor, educated at the prestigious Bastyr College, for the past 25 years. His store, Nutrition Direct is located in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. His clients live across and beyond the United States.

Reid has extensive knowledge of how vitamins, minerals, herbs, and food supplements address the seven main systems of the body. He is devoted to bringing nutritional education and quality of life to those with health challenges.

Reid also specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the human body, offering aid from birth to elder care. Many times, he consults with medical professionals on the client’s behalf helping to clarify options available to each individual in need. He’s also successful with Anti-Aging, Weight Loss, Sports Nutrition, General Health, and Wellness treatment. Reid has formulated supplements for various manufacturers and nutritional companies, including doctors under private labels.

Reid has been a talk show host on Brain Storm and The Natural Grocer. Stem Longevity Research is a partnership between Dr. Joseph Purita and Reid Eckert, C.N.C., which specializes in consultations with formulations, manufacturing, education, and the usage of nutraceuticals.