Symposium Keynote Speaker
Paul Y. Song, MD
Chairman & CEO of NKGen Biotech

Paul Y. Song, MD is currently Chairman and CEO of NKGen Biotech. Dr. Song’s last clinical role was Asst. Professor at the Samuel Oschin Cancer Center at

Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Song also served as the very first visiting fellow on healthcare policy in the California Department of Insurance in 2013. He is the Co-Founder/former CEO of Fuse Biotherapeutics where he still serves as a senior advisor. He is also on the board of PeproMene Bio, Hawkeye Bio, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, Mercy Corps, and Gideon’s Promise.

Dr. Song graduated with honors from the University of Chicago and received his M.D. degree from George Washington University. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Chicago where he served as Chief Resident and did a brachytherapy fellowship at the Institute Gustave Roussy in Villejuif, France. He was also awarded an ASTRO research fellowship in 1995 for his research in radiation inducible gene therapy.

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Jordan Amadio, MD
Neurosurgeon

Dr. Jordan Amadio is Director of Neurosurgery at Neuralink, where he collaborates with engineers, neuroscientists, and AI researchers to advance brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. He joined Neuralink in 2021, working on large animal BCI implantations and surgical optimization, and now leads the Neuralink Innovation Fellowship for neurosurgery residents. He is a sub-investigator of the FDA-cleared PRIME study, which implanted its first human participant in 2024.

Outside Neuralink, Dr. Amadio practices neurosurgery with a focus on minimally invasive spine surgery, neuro-oncology, and trauma. He is Chief of Spinal Neurosurgery at Olympia Neurological Institute and an Affiliate Clinical Professor at UT-Austin’s Dell Medical School. He also co-develops robotic tools for spine surgery as part of an NIH-funded collaboration with the Texas Robotics Institute. A graduate of Princeton (Physics), Harvard-MIT HST (M.D.), and Harvard Business School (MBA), he completed neurosurgery residency at Emory University, where he co-founded NeuroLaunch, an incubator for neuroscience startups.

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Jared Ament, MD MPH
Neurosurgeon | Neurosurgery & Spine Group

Dr. Jared D. Ament is a Board Certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon. Dr. Ament is known as the “anti-fusion doctor”, specializing in motion preservation technology for both the neck and lower back. He and Dr. Vokshoor have been principal investigators in numerous FDA national trials, exploring the latest in artificial disc and artificial facet replacement technologies in order to bring the very best to their patients. He has spearheaded the novel, one-of-its-kind, '360-degree total lumbar arthroplasty' trial, using artificial disc and artificial facets at the same level. He also specializes in microvascular decompression brain surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and other facial pain syndromes.  He and his partner incorperate the latest technologies, including neuronavigation, robotics, and endoscopy, while using an intergrative, functional, and holistic approach to neurological care. They have incorpoerated Neurovella, fondly referred to as the "Brain Spa" as well as a supplment program, AxonMD, to provide general supportive micro-nutritional support for the nervous system.

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Houman Farzin, MD
Founder & CMO | Mystic Health

Dr. Houman Farzin is a physician and researcher specializing in psychedelic medicine and palliative care. He is the founder and chief medical officer of Mystic Health, a holistic health practice currently operating in Santa Monica. He serves as an attending physician in the Division of Palliative Care at the Jewish General Hospital and is a lecturer at McGill University. He is a trainer for Therapsil and was a former trial site physician for MAPPUSX, a multi-site open-label extension study of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, sponsored by MAPS. Dr. Farzin also co-founded injoy, a digital health tool that utilizes artificial intelligence to help people understand the connections between their diet, lifestyle, digestive symptoms, and microbiome

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Abilash Haridash, MD
Neurosurgeon | Astra Neuro

Dr Abilash Haridas is a Double Board-Certified Neurosurgeon who practices in Los Angeles. He specializes in the treatment of brain and spine disorders. He is the CEO and founder of Astra Neurosurgical Institute in Los Angeles and specializes in complex brain and spine surgery.

Dr Haridas began his career in General Surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York. He moved to Boston to join the Harvard Neurosurgery program where his neurosurgery journey began. He moved to New York City for his Neurosurgery Residency at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital. He pursued a Pediatric Neurosurgery fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago followed by a Complex Cerebrovascular fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He is one of few neurosurgeons in the country who has undergone dual fellowships in these neurosurgical specialties.

Dr Haridas has been active in neurosurgery since 2005 and continues to promote education and innovation both at the national and international level. He has been an invited speaker to Finland, Japan, India, , and several US cities. He is especially passionate about collaborating with colleagues around the globe in the advancement of the neurosciences.

He is the 22nd President for SBMT (2024- 2025) and is also on the Executive Board for The Brain Technology and Innovation Park in Los Angeles. 

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Jonathan Kanevsky, MD
Plastic Surgeon | Aura Aesthetica

Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon and visionary at the forefront of technology, wellness, and human transformation. With specialized expertise in minimally invasive techniques, he blends cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom to reimagine the future of surgery and healing.

A trusted advisor to companies including Neuralink, Google, and Medtronic, Dr. Kanevsky operates at the leading edge of artificial intelligence, longevity, and human enhancement. His groundbreaking philosophy, “Surgery as Ceremony,” empowers patients to remain conscious during procedures—transforming surgery into a sacred, embodied ritual that catalyzes personal evolution.

Dr. Kanevsky also works internationally as a global surgeon, performing charitable and mission-based work in Dubai, Peru, and India. Whether operating in state-of-the-art clinics or remote villages, his mission remains the same: to elevate the human experience through intentional, integrative, and soul-centered medicine

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Randy Scharlach, MD
Radiation Oncologist & Psychedelic Medicine

Dr. Randy Scharlach is a graduate of UCLA Medical School and the Yale University Department of Therapeutic Radiology. He is also certified as psychedelic medicine doctor and therapist. Dr. Scharlach’s approach to healing draws from both Western science and Eastern understandings of consciousness and the Self. 

Claudia Aguirre, PhD
Neuroscientist

Dr. Claudia Aguirre is the world’s first neuroscientist to work exclusively in the beauty industry, pioneering the exploration of the brain-skin connection in beauty and wellness. Her 2015 TEDx talk shed light on the interconnection between our emotional state and our physical state, a perspective that has not only transformed the approach to skincare but also emphasized the importance of a holistic understanding of beauty, where mental and emotional health play pivotal roles. She has advised leading global brands across the beauty, hospitality, and wellness world, from L’Oreal and Unilever to Headspace and Hilma. Dr. Aguirre's contributions continue to pave the way for innovative research and practices that bridge the gap between neuroscience and wellbeing. A globally sought-after thought leader, Dr. Aguirre captivates audiences worldwide with her ability to weave complex science into accessible insights, speaking on subjects ranging from the neuroscience of beauty to cutting-edge developments in longevity and artificial intelligence.

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Sebastian Siegel
Writer, Director, Author, & Integral Therapist

Sebastian Siegel is a British-American director, author, and acclaimed therapist. He is in private practice in Santa Monica specializing in couples, depth relationships, and high functioning individuals. His first book, The Consciousness Revolution was published by Giger/Verlag for the German market. Sebastian wrote, produced and directed the feature film Grace and Grit, adapted from the true story and book by Ken Wilber. His movie premiered at The Chinese Theatre IMAX and now streams on Apple and Amazon. Sebastian’s series "The Eight Questions” is also now streaming 51 episodes on YouTube. 

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Terry Wollman & Melanie Taylor
Musical Entertainment

Born in Miami, Terry Wollman moved to Los Angeles after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Arranging. He quickly built a solid reputation as an in- demand Producer, Guitarist, Music Director and Composer. Terry has worked with an array of artists including Melissa Manchester, Billy Preston, The Crusaders, Little Richard, Wilson Phillips, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few. Wollman has produced legendary artists including Tony Bennett, Dick Van Dyke, Dave Grusin with Alan Bergman, and co- produced Melissa Manchester’s 20th album, “You Gotta Love The Life” with special guests artists Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample, Dave Koz, Dionne Warwick and Al Jarreau. His debut album “Bimini” (1988) received worldwide critical acclaim. Terry released his 25 Year Retrospective “Silver Collection”, with the first single “Welcome To Paradise” debuting at #1 Most Added on Billboard. Terry hosts a popular podcast, “Making It with Terry Wollman”, that explores the secrets, successes and strategies for making it in the entertainment biz. Wollman’s latest album, his 9th, is called “Surface.”

Born in New Orleans on New Year’s Day to a classical pianist mother and a family of artists, Melanie Taylor’s rich, eclectic musical heritage has helped guide and de>ine her own artistry ever since. She is inspired by such diverse and unique artists as Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Donny Hathaway, and the poetry and writing of e.e. cummings, Rumi, Stephen King and Toni Morrison. As one of Bette Midler’s infamous and legendary Harlettes for nearly a decade, Melanie Taylor has been seen twirling and singing on the Emmy Award winning HBO Special, “Diva Las Vegas”, as well as a 6-week sold-out engagement at Radio City Music Hall, and in a millennium photo essay in Rolling Stone magazine. Melanie has been an in-demand featured vocalist on major world tours, film and television, and shared the stage with such artists as David Foster, John Mayer, StevieWonder, Donna Summer, Barry Manilow, Chaka Khan, Ashford and Simpson, Billy Preston, Chris Botti, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, Jackson Browne, Sarah McLachlan, Tears for Fears, Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Ronnie Spector, Jeffrey Osborne, Brian Wilson, Jim Belushi, Sheena Easton, Paula Abdul, Jeff Barry, Dionne Warwick, Melissa Manchester, Carole Bayer Sager, Dave Koz, Willie Nelson, Deepak Chopra, Joe Walsh, Steven Tyler, and as the first female vocalist to sing with the legendary rock band Aerosmith on their Music From Another Dimension album and tour in 2012.

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