<p>Prof. Dr. Gabriela Kopacheva-Barsova, PhD, otorhinolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon</p> <p>Dr. Gabriela Kopacheva-Barsova, enrolles at the Faculty of Medicine in 1988 in Skopje, and graduates in 1994, with 9.00 average. During 1995, she finishes full-time internship and passes the medical licensing exam.</p> <p>- In 1996, she starts working at the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic in Skopje, and begins specializing in otorhinolaryngology which she successfully finishes in 1999. In 1997, she obtains the title of Young Assistant of Otorhinolaryngology, and after passing the specialization exam becomes a Teaching Assistant at the Department of ORL, thus obtaining a 17 years working experience.</p> <p>- In 2004, she finishes postgraduate studies at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, in the field of allergology and immunology with her Master thesis “The Role of Nasal Topical Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Their Effects on Nasal Inflammatory Cells and Mucosis”. Thus, she obtains a title Master of Otorhinolaryngology.</p> <p>- In april 2014, she defensed her doctorate dissertation on the topic of ”Evaluation of the Postoperative Results in Patients for Septorhinoplastic”, which she has to present by the end of 2013.</p> <p>- Since 2017 she is a Professor of ENT at University Hospital, University Campus ”St. Mother Theresa”, North Macedonia.</p> <p>- She is la Lecturer, Educator and Mentor to the students of General Medicine, Residents in ENT, Dentists, medical technicians as wel at the Department of Logopedy and speech disorders.</p> <p>- Her subspeciality is rhinosinusology, especilly aesthetic and functional surgery of the nose.</p>

<p>Dr. Mohsen Naraghi, M.D., FARS, FEBORL, FEBFPRS, is a world-renowned triple-board certified rhinologist and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. His fellowship certification in rhinology was authorized by the world rhinology legend, Professor Stammberger.</p> <p>Dr. Naraghi is highly recognized for his mastery in rhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery, as well as for his innovative techniques and accomplishments as an author. He has been honored with numerous awards for best practices, including five prestigious awards in the United States. With over two decades of clinical practice and postgraduate academic teaching, Dr. Naraghi's innovations and expertise in minimally invasive surgery have been widely published as original articles and textbook chapters in the United States. He currently serves as an expert rhinologist at Armada Hospital Center Dubai, and medical director at Orphans Worldwide in Jacksonville, and president of Rhinology Research Center.</p>

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<p>I have completed my medical education and ENT specialist training at the Medical University Vienna. Since 2018, I have been working as deputy head of Head Neck department at the private Protestant Hospital in Vienna. I have authored a book on radiofrequency therapy in Head and Neck surgery, which has been published in 2024.</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>2006 Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital of Vienna</p> <p>2011 Venia docendi</p> <p>2013 Associate Professor</p> <p>Professional Experience:</p> <p>2000-2018 University Hospital of Vienna, special interest in tumor surgery and functional endoscopic sinus surgery</p> <p>Since 2018 deputy chief of the Head Neck institute at the Evangelical Hospital of Vienna</p> <p>Organization of several radiofrequency surgery/hands-on courses including live-surgeries and co-organization of international thyroid surgery courses in Vienna</p> <p>Memberships and Responsibilities:</p> <p>Member of the management board of the Austrian Head and Neck Society (Secretary) Corresponding</p> <p>Member of the Austrian Head and Neck Society</p> <p>Member of the German Head and Neck Society</p> <p>Publications:</p> <p>Publications about tumor research, prognostic factors and tonsil surgery</p> <p>Textbook about Radiofrequency in Head and Neck Surgery (Springer 2024)</p>

<p>Dr. Sergey Gorbunov is an Associate Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the Central State Medical Academy (Moscow, Russia) and an otorhinolaryngologist at the Department of Head and Neck Surgery of Ilyinskaya Hospital (Moscow Oblast, Russia). He specializes in the surgical management of ENT disorders, with a particular focus on rhinology and advanced endoscopic techniques.</p> <p>Dr. Sergey Gorbunov is the author of more than 30 scientific publications and is a member of the European Rhinologic Society. He actively participates in international congresses, including ORL-HNS, IRS-ISIAN, and ERS meetings.</p> <p>He also serves as the Executive Secretary of the Head and Neck Russian Journal, contributing to the development of academic publishing and professional exchange in the field of otorhinolaryngology.</p>