ICHAMS Ambassadors are healthcare students from around the world who have the important role to serve as an information source for prospective delegates of the conference. This includes sharing their ICHAMS experience and encouraging other students within their own networks to attend and/or present research at the conference. Applications for the Ambassador Program open each summer before the conference.

Our 2025 ICHAMS Ambassadors are:

Mark Conlon

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

Hi my name is Mark from county Dublin, Ireland, I am currently enrolled in advanced therapeutic technologies at RCSI, My area of research involves data science, precision medicine and genetics! 

Orode Aniejurengho

Institution: University of Oradea, Romania

I am a second-year medical student at the University of Oradea, Romania. My research interests lie in public health and infection control, with a current focus on antimicrobial resistance and its prevention strategies. Previously, I earned a Master’s in Bioscience and completed a PhD focused on developing innovative treatments for urinary tract infections. I am passionate about research that addresses pressing health issues and improves healthcare access, particularly in underserved communities.

Rhieya Rahul

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

Originally from Chennai, India, but having lived in Dubai all my life, I am currently a second-year medical student at RCSI in Dublin. My academic interests are centered on obstetrics and gynecology, with a strong aspiration to pursue my residency in the United States. I am particularly passionate about research in women’s health, motivated by the underrepresentation in this area and a keen desire to uncover the causes of conditions like endometriosis.

Hanqiao Li

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

My name is Hanqiao Li, from Beijing China. I am now studying in Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland in the third year of 5-year direct entry medicine programme. I am very interested in neurosurgery after doing some placement with neurosurgery teams in Beaumont hospital and Temple Street Children Hospital. Therefore, to the interest of neurosurgery, I am doing research associated with it as well. 

Elizabeth Campione

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

I am from Toronto, Canada, and I am currently a second-year medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. My medical interests are focused on dermatology and cardiology, fields in which I am actively conducting research. I am passionate about exploring advancements in these areas to contribute to innovative solutions and improved patient care.

Michalina Ciurla

Institution: University of Warsaw, Poland

My name is Michalina and I have recently graduated from Medical University of Warsaw. My previous research work was specifically focused on the assessment of post-myocardial outpatient care in patients participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program (MC-AMI), which resulted co-authorship of multiple abstracts presented at congresses and publication "Dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and functional foods use after myocardial infarction depend on the age, sex, BMI and professional activity – a pilot study" and my participation in iCHAMS 2024 with a poster presentation: „Heart rate control efficacy in participants of post-myocardial infarction managed care program”. In 2023 she completed an internship in Harlem Cardiology on Madison Avenue New York and in 2024 a research internship at Charles Perkins Centre at University of Sydney.

Alsalt Albusaidi

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

I am a fourth-year medical student from Oman with a strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery and related research. Currently studying at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), I am actively engaged in projects that explore various aspects of cardiothoracic surgery, including a comprehensive review of TAVI and SAVR, pacts excavatum surgery repair benefits, and TAVI associated narrative article. My goal is to contribute to advancements in this field while continuing to develop my clinical skills and knowledge.

Joanne Plahouras

Institution: University of Limerick, Ireland

I am from Toronto, Canada. I am studying medicine at the University of Limerick. My area of research is in Psychiatry.

Shaina Evanka D’Cunha

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

My name is Shaina Evanka D'Cunha and I am from the cutest little country called Kuwait. I'm currently a year 3 Medstudent at RCSI and I'm thoroughly interested in Emergency Medicine and Internal medicine. The area of research that peaks my interest the most is laboratory research but I have carried out research focusing on Digital health at CHI, Temple Street, Memory Reconsolidation and even determining the utility of CRP-Albumin as a prognostic marker with NSIU!

Yaser Algaidi

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

I’m Yaser Algaidi, a third-year medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), originally from Saudi Arabia. My main interests are in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, where I’ve been involved in research on skin conditions like psoriasis and melasma, as well as body-contouring surgery. I’m excited about connecting with other students and sharing my passion for these specialties, while helping promote research and collaboration.

Arianna Paolone

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

Arianna Paolone is a medical student in her third year at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). She is originally from St. Catharines Ontario, and completed two years of a bachelor’s degree in the Medical Sciences program at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. Her career and research interests are primarily centred around Geriatric Medicine and health services research focused on older adults living with multiple co-morbidities, frailty, and polypharmacy.

Alexia Urtoi

Institution: “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania

I’m from Romania, currently studying General Medicine in the 4th year at “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy with an interest in cardiology and also this being my area of research in the remained free time that I have.

Arathi Nair

Institution: Riga Stradins University, Latvia

Hey there! My name's Arathi, from Riga Stradins University, Latvia but I'm of Indian origin. I'm looking forward to be a surgeon in the future - preferably cardio/ neuro, so if you'd ask me about listening to your brain or heart, I'd say do both! That's where my idea of research and curiosity to know more about homo sapiens emerged from. I wish to contribute to the future of medicine and encourage budding researchers to make our quality of lives better.  

Farah Al Sakka

Institution: UMF IASI Grigore T. Popa, Romania

I am originally from Damascus, Syria, but grew up in Dubai, UAE, and have lived in Wexford, Ireland, for the past four years. Currently in my fourth year of medical studies at UMF IASI Grigore T. Popa, I have a strong interest in dermatology and pathology. My research focuses on the microbiota of the skin and digestive organs and their effects on the healing process, combining my clinical and scientific passions.

Leah Kogan

Institution: University of Limerick, Ireland

Leah Kogan is a third year medical student from the University of Limerick. Originally from Canada, she graduated from McMaster University with a honours science degree in Biology and Psychology. Medical interests- General practise, emergency medicine, general internal medicine Research areas- Hematology/Oncology, Psychology, Rural GP.

Nada Shaltout

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

My name is Nada Shaltout, and I’m a Canadian-Egyptian medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland currently in my final year. I have a strong passion for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with a keen interest in exploring its diverse subspecialties. My primary research interests lie in women's health quality improvement, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology!

Jeena Khan

Institution: RCSI, Ireland

My name is Jeena Khan. I am from London, Ontario in Canada. I am currently in SC1 at RCSI. I did my undergraduate degree from University of Western Ontario in microbiology and immunology. My medical interests keep changing overtime but they certainly fall within the realm of internal medicine. I started my research journey with microbiology -- Helicobacter pylori in particular. Currently my area of research involves critical care, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, psychiatry and population health.