Dr. Latif trained in Anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, before completing an Interventional Pain Fellowship at the Harvard Medical School / MGH program. Earlier in his career, he trained in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest University, and served as faculty at Yale-New Haven Hospital while teaching at Yale Medical School and running Phase I clinical drug trials at the Pfizer Research Unit. He earned an MBA and held principal roles in multiple technology ventures, before retraining as an anesthesiologist. He later earned a certificate in Value-Based Healthcare Delivery at Harvard Business School and has worked on national initiatives surrounding the Perioperative Surgical Home. He is co-founder of two data technology companies which build AI solutions for problems which are traditionally heavy on human capital. He has served as an investigator for countless medical device and drug trials. With a strong track record in product development and multiple patents pending, Dr. Latif works as an expert consultant for multiple device companies, has testified for the Pew Charitable Trusts to develop federal legislation to reduce drug shortages, and worked on a Congressional focus group to address the opioid crisis.

Professional address: Neurosurgical Department, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Catanzaro , Avenue Salvatore Venuta, 88100 Catanzaro- Italy Tel.: +39 09613647389 or +39 09613647385 Fax: +39 09613647118 or +39 09613647092 e-mail: lavano@unicz.it Curriculum studiorum · Medicine and Surgery Graduate, 2° Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - University of Naples, 1981 · Specialization in Neurosurgery, 2° Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - University of Naples, 1986 · Specialization in Endocrinology, 1° Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - University of Naples, 1989 · Specialization in Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - University of Catanzaro, 1995 Degree a) academic degree: · Researcher of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro, University of Reggio Calabria, from 1987 to 2000 · Associated Professor of Neurosurgey, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro, University “ Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, from 2001 to 2010 · Full Professor of Neurosurgey, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro, University “ Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, from 2011 b) health degree: · Assistant of Neurosurgical Department, Policlinico “MaterDomini” of Catanzaro, from 1986 to 1987 · Assistant of Neurosurgical Department / Functional Neurosurgery, Functional and Stereaotactic Neurosurgery Center, “Policlinico MaterDomini” of Catanzaro from 1987 to 2007 - Head of Neurosurgical Department/Functional and Stereaotactic Neurosurgery Center, “Policlinico Universitario of Germaneto” , Catanzaro from 2007 Didactic activity - Director of Neurosurgical Resident School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro, University “ Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, from 2006 to 2013 and from 2016 to 2019 • Teachings at the Schools of Specialization in Medicine: a.a. 1994/2023 Teaching of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Catanzaro/ University Federico II, Naples a.a. 2007/2012: Teaching of Clinical Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Catanzaro a.a. 2007/2012: Teaching of Operative Technique II , Neurosurgical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Catanzaro · a.a. 1994/2007: Teaching of Neurotraumatology, Neurosurgical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Catanzaro a.a. 2007/2012: Teaching of Neurosurgery, Neurological School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Catanzaro a.a. 2002/2012: Teaching of Neurosurgery, Oncology School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Catanzaro a.a. 2002/2012: Teaching of Neurosurgery , Anaesthesia School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Catanzaro · a.a. 1992/1999: Teaching of Neuroanatomy, Neurosurgical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Catanzaro · a.a. 1991/1999: Teaching of Neuroanatomy, Neurological School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Catanzaro · a.a. 1992/1996: Teaching of Surgery of the Politraumatisms, Specialization in Surgery of Urgency and First Haid · a.a. 1994/1997: Teaching of Surgical Organization of the Great Calamities, School of in Surgery of Urgency and First Aid • Teachings at Schools of Specializations of other Faculties: · a.a. 1999/2009; Teaching of Anatomy of the Peripheral Nervous System , School of Specialization to the Secondary Teaching, Address Motor Sciences, University of the Studies of Calabria, Cosenza • Teachings at the University Diplomas and the Classes of Brief Degree, Faculty of Medicine: · a.a. 2004/2023: Teaching of Neurosurgery at the University Classes of Brief Degree of Dietist, Ortottist, Radiology Technician, Logopedist, Neurophisiology Technician, Phyisioterapist, Biomedical laboratory Technician, Professional Educator, Audioprotesist, Psychiatric Reabilitation Technician, Nurse, Dental Igineist, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro · a.a. 1997/2000: Human Anatomy at the University Diplomas of Physioterapist, Technical of Neurophysiopatologiy, Ortottista, Nurse, Technical of Laboratory, Technical Orthopedic, Technical of Radiology, Audiometrist, Audioprotesist, Logopedia, Obstetric, Podologus, Nutritionist, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro · a.a. 1998/2000: Teaching of Neurosurgery at the University Diplomas of Ortottist and Phyisioterapist, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro · a.a. 1998/2000: Teaching of Neurology at the University Diploma of Ortottist, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro · a.a. 2001/2002: Teaching of Anatomy at the Course of Brief Degree of the Sanitary Professions (Technics), Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro · a.a. 2002/2004: Teaching of Anatomy at the Course of Brief Degree of the Sanitary Professions (Physioterapists), Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Catanzaro • Teachings in other Faculties: · a.a. 2001/2016: Teaching of Human Anatomy at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Catanzaro Stages in European Countries: - Department of Neurosurgery, Karolinska Sjukuset, Stockholm Sweden (Prof. Functional B. Meyerson - Functional Neurosurgery; Prof. J. Boethius-Neuroncology): years 1992-1993 - Universitatsklinik fur Neurochirurgie Allgemeins Krankenhause der Stadt, Wien (Prof. W. Koos and Doctor F. Alesch - Functional Neurosurgery): year 1995 Stages in Italy: - Department of Neurosurgery, S. Carlo Hospital, Potenza (Prof. B. Cucciniello: skull-base traumatology): year 1995 - Regional Center of Epilepsy Surgery , Hospital Niguarda Cà Granda, Milan (Prof. C. Munari): years 1998-1999 Scientific activity - Researchs: The Prof. Lavano Angelo is interested to: - Physiopatology of the hypertensive pneumoencephalus after evacuation of chronic subdural haematomas. - Treatment of chronic benign pain of the inferior limbs with Dorsal Column Electrical Stimulation and Intrathecal Hyaluronidase. - Immunohistochemical Study of the extracellular matrix in the neuroectodermic tumors - Neuronavigation Systems and Stereotactic "frame-based” Systems in the implant of deeph intracerebral electrodes - Surgical treatment of complicated-advanced Parkinson Disease with Motor Cortex Stimulation (MCS) - Utility of the Intracranial Pressure Lumbar Monitoring in the Chronic Daily Headache - Transforamenal Sacral Nerve Stimulation (TSNS) in bladder dysfunctions an isolated pelvic pain syndrome - DBS for psychiatric disorders Scientific activity - Publications Author of 224 publications (88 publications in extenso on national and international scientific journals), 6 books, 2 videotapes and 1 CD-ROM (epilepsy surgery). Coordination initiatives in scientific field: 1. in national field: • Scientific · Secretary of the XLVIII Congress of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery, Copanello of Stalettì, September 12-15th 1999 2. in international field • Scientific · Secretary of the International Symposium on "The failures of the surgical treatment of the degenerative vertebral pathology”, Copanello of Stalettì July 17-19th 1997 • Scientific · Secretary of the International Symposium of Functional Neurosurgery ”Neuromodulation and its fields of application”, Copanello of Stalettì, July 12th 2002 Scientific society - Past-President of Section of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery of Italian Society of Neurosurgery (SINch) - Member of Italian Chapter of International Neuromodulation Society (INS) - Member of the Scientific Committee of Associazione Italiana Sindromi Neurodegenerative da Accumulo di Ferro (AISNAF) - Member of Executive Board of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery; - Member of Italian Society of Neurooncology; - Member of Italian Study Association of the Pain; - Member of European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery; - Member of International Neuromodulation Society; - Member of Movement Disorder Society. Membership of Editorial Board - Member of Editorial Board of Journal of Surgery - Member of Editorial Board of Journal of Neurosurgical Science - Speciality Editor in Chief for Neurosurgery – Webmed Central - Member of Editorial Board of SciEP Journal

Robert M. Levy, M.D., Ph.D., is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon, and currently holds the position of Editor-in-Chief of Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface. He is the immediate Past-President of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS). He earned his medical degree and Ph.D. in neurosciences from Stanford University and the Stanford University Medical School. He performed post-doctoral fellowships at Stanford University and University of California, San Francisco. During his academic career, he has been a tenured full Professor of Neurosurgery, Physiology and Radiation Oncology at the Feinberg School Medicine at Northwestern University. He has served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery and Co-Director of the University of Florida Health Sciences in Jacksonville, Florida. He most recently served as the Founding Director of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute and Director of the Harvey Sandler Center for Neurosurgery in Boca Raton, Florida. He has been the recipient of many national and international honors and awards and has been listed in the Best Doctors in America. He has authored several textbooks and published over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles. His current research involves novel applications of neurostimulation and targeted drug delivery to the brain. In addition, he has assisted with the design and implementation of multiple neuromodulation technologies and devices.

Dr. Sarah Love-Jones is an accomplished clinician specializing in Anesthetics and Pain Management. She obtained her first qualification from the University of London in 1995. Dr. Love-Jones has a particular clinical interest in Neuromodulation and Facial Pain. She serves as the Lead clinician for the Spinal Cord Stimulator Service in the Pain Clinic at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT). In addition to her role in pain management, she regularly works as an anesthetist for Neurosurgery, Plastics, and Trauma. Dr. Love-Jones also contributes as an Advanced Life Support Instructor, further demonstrating her commitment to the field of medicine.

Dr. Andres M. Lozano, OC, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FRSC, FCAHS Alan & Susan Hudson Cornerstone Chair in Neurosurgery, University Health Network (UHN) University Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto Dr. Lozano is a functional neurosurgeon and past Chairman of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto. He holds the Alan & Susan Hudson Cornerstone Chair in Neurosurgery at University Health Network. He is best known for his work in Deep Brain Stimulation and Focused Ultrasound. His world-leading programme has mapped cortical/subcortical circuits in the brain and advanced novel therapies for dystonia, Parkinson’s disease, depression, Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders. Dr. Lozano has approximately 800 publications and is the most highly cited neurosurgeon in the world (Clarivate). Dr. Lozano has received a number of honors including the Olivecrona Medal, Salk Award, and Dandy Medal and been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, Order of Spain and an Officer of the Order of Canada. He is most proud of the MD/PhD students and fellows he has mentored, who have gone on to become international leaders in their field.

Personal Data Name: Dr. med. Thorsten Luecke MD(US) Birthplace / Date: 04.08.1965 in Gelsenkirchen Languages: English, French, Spanish Societies: board of directors German Pain society Member INS German Society of Neuromodulation German Association of Anesthesiologists University Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin Since 9/2010 MBA Health Economics University Essen 1984-1990 Study of Human Medicine Ehrenamtliche Tätigkeit Ghana und Mindanao für Ärzte für die dritte Welt (Helmut-Stickl-Preis 1996) (Engl. Volunteer Work Ghana and Mindanao of Physicians for the third world) Qualifications Additional Certification Medical Quality Management Mide (2013) BDA OP-Management DEGUM Regional Anesthesia (2011) Curriculum Transfusions Medicine (2011) Biofeedback Therapist (2011) Facharzt Additional Certification in Specialized Pain Therapy (2010) Facharzt Additional Certification Palliative Medicine (2010) Facharzt Additional Certification Intensive Medicine (2010) Facharzt Certificate Special Anesthesia Intensive Medicine (2008) Additional Certification Emergency Medicine (2008) Additional Certification Basic Medical Services for Addiction (2008) Specialist Certification in Radiation Protection (2007) Specialist Certificate in Basic Medicine for Addiction (2004) Specialist Traffic Medicine (2004) Emergency Medicine Management (2002) Specialist Certificate Emergency Medicine (1993) Medical Licenses Germany USA (A67082) Great Britain (4381206) Promotion “Histopathologische und Immunglobulinnachweis bei Bandscheibenerkrankungen“ (Engl. “Histopathological and Immunglobulin Detection in Invertebral Disc Disorders“) Cum laude 10/1996 Clinical Experience Verbundkrankenhaus Linz-Remagen since 10/2010 Head of Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Pain Center Clinical Director Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke (General Hospital Herdecke) 4/2009-9/2010 Senior Consultant (Oberarzt) Anesthesiology/Head of Pain Therapy Berufsgenossenschaftliche Kliniken (Occupational Health Hospital) Bergmannsheil Bochum 2/2008-4/2009 Senior Consultant Cardiac and Thoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit Marien-Hospital Witten 6/2006-2/2008 Senior Registrar Anesthesiology / Intensive Care Unit Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke (General Hospital Herdecke) 1/2004-6/2006 Resident Psychiatry St. Josef-Hospital Bochum 2/2003-4/2003 External Rotation Residency Anesthesia Berufsgenossenschaftliche Kliniken (Occupational Health Hospital) Bergmannsheil Bochum 11/1993-12/2002 Resident Surgery International Experience University of California, San Diego 10/1997-9/2001 Resident Anesthesiology James Paget Hospital NHS Trust 2/1997-7/1997 Resident Vascular Surgery Military Service as Physician 9/1992-10/1993 University Clinic Essen 11/1990-8/1992 Physician in Practice Neuropathology and Urology