ICHAMS Ambassadors are healthcare students from around the world who have the important role to serve as an information source for prospective delegates of the conference. This includes sharing their ICHAMS experience and encouraging other students within their own networks to attend and/or present research at the conference. Applications for the Ambassador Program open each summer before the conference.
Our 2024 ICHAMS Ambassadors are:
Siddiqah Shah
Institution: RCSI, Ireland
My name is Siddiqah Shah and I am from Trinidad and Tobago. I am currently a 4th year Medical Student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and I have a keen interest in becoming a Paediatrician after I graduate. My area of research usually focuses on topics surrounding neuroscience, such as epilepsy.
Laith Bedri
Institution: RCSI, Ireland
Hello all, my name is Laith Bedri and I am a 4th year medical student at RCSI. I am originally Iraqi, but was born in Australia and grew up in Kuwait. I am particularly interested in internal medicine, especially on endocrinology and gastroenterology, . Last year, I carried out a student selected research project, which was based on the role of FTO in ER+ endocrine resistant breast cancer. I look forward to meeting everyone at ICHAMS and help make this conference another one to remember.
Raseel Althawadi
Institution: RCSI, Ireland
My name is Raseel Althawadi and I am from Saudi Arabia (although I grew up in the United States). I am currently a Year 3 medical student at RCSI! I've been exploring many areas of research mainly clinically based, I have worked on helping build a systemic review on the reliability of proxies for stroke patients, and currently helping develop a database for a recently FDA-approved radioligand drug, Lu-117 PSMA-617.
Martin Ho
Institution: UCC, Ireland
My previous research projects have been in surgery, and I am particularly interested in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. I would strongly encourage you to attend the 2024 ICHAMS conference as a presenter or an observer as it gives students great research exposure and enhances your CV at an early stage in your training. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions about how to make a poster / present!
Mustafa Qazi
Institution: NWSM, Pakistan
Mustafa Qazi is a 4th year medical student hailing from Pakistan. His passion for research, and neurosurgery has been the driving force behind his academic and professional journey. With a remarkable track record of 10+ publications on a diverse range of medical topics, his work has not only enriched the medical literature but has also garnered recognition, with over 10 citations attesting to the impact of his contributions. Mustafa's keen interest in neurosurgery is not only evident in his academic achievements but also in his practical experiences, where he has sought opportunities to learn from leading neurosurgeons and gain hands-on experience in the operating room.
Hannah Berman
Institution: RCSI, Ireland
My name is Hannah and I am an Irish/American medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. My previous research experience includes the Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG) at RCSI in 2022 and the Center for Health Research on Aging at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago in 2023. I am particularly interested in Pathology and will complete a research project in this area in the US in January 2024.
Mert Egemen Caliskan
Institution: EOU, Turkey
My name is Mert Egemen Caliskan. I am a 4th year medical student at Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir/Turkey. I am currently an undergraduate researcher at BioStemCore Lab.(based in our university, www.biostemcore.com), our research focus is primarily on ophthalmology. My personal research interest is currently towards visual neuroscience and neuroscience in general.
Ravneet Dhillon
Institution: RCSI, Ireland
Ravneet Dhillon is a final year medical student in Graduate Entry Medicine program at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Ravneet aspires to become an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon, driven by a commitment to improving patient care and outcomes in the field. Her current area of research focuses on evaluating and enhancing patient outcomes in both ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and orthopaedics.
Ademeta Esther Oluwafeyisayo
Institution: UON, Serbia
I am Ademeta Esther Oluwafeyisayo. I am a Nigerian and a medical student in the University of Novisad, Serbia. Family medicine is my area of interest and research.
Isabella Fabrizio
Institution: UOE, UK
Originally from Toronto, Canada, I am currently pursuing my medical degree at the University of Edinburgh. With a keen interest in dermatology and lifestyle medicine, my research primarily delves into the effects of UV radiation on blood pressure and inflammation. I'm enthusiastic about connecting clinical insights with holistic health approaches to foster better patient care.
Danielle Herbert
Institution: RCSI, Ireland
Hi! My name is Danielle Herbert and I am a 4th Year medicine student at RCSI. I am from the lovely Trinidad and Tobago and have an interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. My previous research experience includes data analysis of maternal vitamin D levels and fetal cardiovascular health as well as a case series in TAVI Implantations.