Prof. Evren Hizal, MD, PhD, FEBORL-HNS is an otologist–neurotologist and ENT surgeon from Türkiye, with academic interests in vestibular disorders, otology, neurotology, and audiology. He serves as Secretary of the Otology & Neurotology Scientific Committee for the XXIII IFOS World Congress 2026 in Istanbul. His work focuses on vestibular physiology, balance disorders, and clinical outcomes in otologic surgery. Prof. Hizal is actively involved in international scientific collaboration, postgraduate education, and peer-reviewed research in otorhinolaryngology.

Dr. Iman Ibrahim is a highly accomplished medical professional and researcher with expertise in otolaryngology, audiology, and health sciences. Holding an <u>M.B.B.Ch</u>, <u>M.Sc</u>. (Audiovestibular Medicine), Ph.D. (Hearing Science), and <u>M.Sc</u>. (Otolaryngology), she was trained at prestigious institutions such as Cairo University, Western University, and McGill University. Dr. Ibrahim has extensive academic experience as an Assistant Professor at Western University, and her research focuses on hearing, balance disorders, and head and neck cancer.

Her work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals (18+ journal papers, currently 3 IPR), and she is an active reviewer for several scientific publications, including Otology & Neurotology and Audiology & Neurotology. Fluent in English,  Arabic,  French, and Turkish, Dr. Ibrahim combines clinical excellence with a passion for education and humanitarian efforts.