Lovenish Bains, MS (Surgery), FNB (MAS), FRCS (Glas), FACS, FICS, FAIS, FIAGES, Maulana Azad Medical College, India
Dr Bains is faculty professor of surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College, India. He is deeply committed to academia, teaching, and research. Dr Bains is a strong advocate for patient safety, quality improvement, and surgical mentorship. He promotes safe and affordable surgery on a global scale, and actively champions initiatives to enhance surgical care standards and advance medical education, reflecting his dedication to improving healthcare outcomes worldwide. In addition to being a consultant in global surgery and his involvement in the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Patient Safety Network, he plays a pivotal role as a resource person and member for the NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Surgical Research in India, the G4 Alliance, and the Association of Academic Global Surgery (AAGS).
His editorial contributions to journals, including BMC Surgery, highlight his influential role in disseminating advancements in surgical practices. With numerous publications to his credit, he continues to make a significant impact in the field.
Russell Seth Martins, MD, JFK University Medical Center and Center for Discovery and Innovation, Hackensack Meridian Health Network, USA
Dr Martins is a postdoctoral research fellow in thoracic surgery at JFK University Medical Center and the Center for Discovery and Innovation, at the Hackensack Meridian Health Network, USA. Dr Martins has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, presented at international conferences, and has been awarded the prestigious J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Award in Thoracic Surgery at the 60th annual meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Dr Martin’s areas of interest include clinical thoracic surgery, sustainability in healthcare, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine.
Benedict C. Nwomeh, MD, MPH, FACS, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, USA
Dr Nwomeh is the program director for the pediatric surgery fellowship and director of education for surgical services at Nationwide Children's Hospital, USA. He is a professor of surgery and pediatrics at The Ohio State University and vice-chair for global surgery in the department of surgery at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
Dr Nwomeh completed his medical training at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the Ohio State University. He completed a general surgery residency at the Medical College of Virginia, and a pediatric surgery fellowship at the Children’ Hospital, Pittsburgh. He is the Associate Editor for Global Surgery for the Journal of Surgical Research, and serves as a governor for the American College of Surgeons. He is a past president of the Association of Pediatric Surgery Training Program Directors.
Dr Nwomeh is a member of the Council of the American Board of Surgery (ABS), where he serves as Chair of the Education and Training Committee and Director of the Pediatric Surgery Board (PSB).
