Stéphane Bermon

Dr. Bermon is Director of the Health and Science Department at World Athletics. He is a Sports Physician (MD) and Exercise Physiologist (PhD). Stéphane has worked with professional soccer and cycling teams, as well as professional athletes for three decades. He has also a clinical activity at the Monaco Institute of Sports Medicine and Surgery (IM2S). His research interests have been on Exercise Immunology, but he is for several years more focusing on Applied Science in Athletics, which includes Endocrinology and physical performances.

Paolo Emilio Adami

Dr. Adami is the Head of Medical Operations of the Health and Science Department at World Athletics. Paolo is a Medical Doctor specialised in Sports and Exercise Medicine and holds a Ph.D in Exercise Physiology from the University of Rome “Foro Italico”. His research interests include cardiovascular adaptations induced by exercise, prevention of sudden cardiac death, effect of air pollution on health and athletic performance, pre-participation assessment of elite, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, cardiovascular effects of drugs and doping substances, and the use of physical activity and exercise for health enhancement and disease prevention.

Frédéric Garrandes

Frédéric Garrandes is the Scientific manager of the Health and Science Department at World Athletics. He holds a Ph.D in Sports and Exercise Sciences, with a thesis focused on neuromuscular fatigue in endurance and power athletes. Frédéric worked as a clinical research associate at the Monaco Institute for Sports Medicine for 12 years and taught at the Sport Science School of Nice Côte d'Azur University. At World Athletics, he oversees medical services at events, promotes sports science research, and contributes to training healthcare professionals in endurance medicine.

Matthias Krüll

Dr. Krull is working for Pulmonary Medicine & Assistant Professor Pulmonary Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Charité Medical School, Humboldt University Berlin. Matthias is also involved for many years as Medical Director BMW Berlin-Marathon and in a variety of professional sports events like ISTAF/ISTAF-Indoor Berlin, European-Athletics Championships Berlin 2018, IAAF World Championships Berlin 2009 and LOC Berlin FIFA World Cup GER 2008. He is also Medical Delegate for European Athletics since 2019.

Yuri Hosokawa

Yuri Hosokawa is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Sport Sciences at Waseda University, Japan and also PhD, Certified Athletic Trainer and Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Yuri played a key role in promoting and implementing evidence-based best practices for exertional heat stroke management at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has facilitated World Academy for Endurance Medicine workshops across Asia.

Xavier Bigard

Dr. Bigard is a Professor, sports physician, exercise physiologist and nutritionist. Former Professor at the Val-de-Grâce (the French university of military medicine, Paris), held the chair of Research. Xavier is the former scientific advisor to the French Antidoping Agency and President of the French Society of Exercise and Sport Medicine, he then led a group of researchers in sports nutrition at the French Sports Institute. He is currently Medical Director of the International Cycling Federation. He is a member of the Health-Medicine-Research Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations. He is member of the French Academy of Medicine.

William O.Roberts

Dr. Roberts is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School and has a sub-specialty certificate in Sports Medicine, is a Fellow and Past President of the American College of Sports Medicine; Bill is a Fellow and on the Executive Board of the International Federation of Sports Medicine; and a Medical Consultant for Twin Cities in Motion.

Sergio Migliorini

Dr. Migliorini is specialized in Sport Medicine and Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. From 2008 to 2024 was a Chair of the World Triathlon Medical Committee and currently he is a Vice Chair. Sergio served as a Medical Delegate for the Triathlon races at the Olympic Games in London, Rio, Tokyo, Paris and in several World Triathlon races and Championships. He is also a Chair of the Medical Commission of the Italian Triathlon Federation and a member of the Interfederal Medical Commission of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS). He has been working for the long time to improve the cooperation about the medical matter among endurance International Federations.

Chris Troyanos

Chris Troyanos is a Certified Athletic Trainer with an extensive record when providing medical leadership and logistical support at several athletic events. He has been involved with the historic Boston Marathon for 50 years - 28 of those years as the events Medical Coordinator. His leadership skills have led to a collaborative public safety approach to endurance medical care. His partnerships and relationship building skills have created strong ties with the Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and numerous participating hospitals and public safety agencies. Chris was the former Executive Director of the International Institute for Race Medicine. In 2023, he was rolled into the World Academy of Endurance Medicine to offer global support and education to marathon medical teams.

Michelle Weinstein

Shelly Weinstein is a physical therapist and athletic trainer with more than 40 years of experience caring for athletes at all levels of competition. She served over 27 years in the United States Navy and has spent the last 20 years focused on  endurance medicine as a provider, operations coordinator, researcher, and educator. She served as Medical Coordinator of the Marine Corps Marathon for 20 years and currently serves as Medical Coordinator of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. She provides support and consultation to other races as co-chair of the Marathon and Endurance Committee of National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). Shelly is also Owner and  Senior Instructor at Cogent Steps LLC; physical therapist at MEDSTAR Health;  and faculty member at Bowling Green State University.

Matthew Sedgley

Dr. Sedgley is a board-certified sports medicine physician for the University of Maryland at Baltimore County and Stevenson University with board certified training in family medicine and sports medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses comprehensive musculoskeletal injury assessment, non-surgical orthopedic treatment protocols, and running and event management. Matthew is the Director of Running Medicine and Co-Director of Emergency Action Planning at MedStar Health.

Mats Borjesson

Dr. Borjesson is Professor of Sports Physiology, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sweden. Specialist in Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Director of the Center for lifestyle intervention (CLI), Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Former Chairman of the section of Sports Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology. Mats is part of the steering committees for international  ECG-interpretation in athletes, as well as FIFA consensus on cardiovascular screening of adolescents and adults (upcoming). Research focus on risks and benefits of physical activity, including studies on endurance racing (Gothenburg half marathon and South Africa) and sudden cardiac death in athletes. 

Luis Cort

Dr. Cort is an anesthesiologist in Valencia (Spain), specializing in trauma and reconstructive surgery. Luis was Medical Director of the Valencia Marathon for seven years, including the 2018 World Half Marathon Championships and the COVID-19 edition in 2020. As a member of the International Institute of Race Medicine, he helped to develop medical protocols during the pandemic, and he now contributes his expertise to the World Academy of Endurance Medicine Board.

Luca Carenzo

Dr. Carenzo is a consultant in critical care and emergency medicine based in Milan, Italy. He holds an MSc European Diploma in Disaster Medicine (EMDM) and Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC). Luca’s interests include major trauma, prehospital care, medical support for mass gatherings and endurance sports, as well as education, medical simulation and research. He is an associate member of the Italian Sports Medicine Federation (FMSI) after completing the Sports Medicine Training Course. Luca serves as Medical Director for the Milan and Rome and is a Level I and Level II trainer for the Race Emergency Medicine Course with the World Academy of Endurance Medicine.

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John Cianca

Dr. Cianca was the Medical Director for the Houston Marathon since 1998-2020. He was a founder and past president of the American Road Race Medical Society. He has written on medical coverage of marathons and road races. He is also one of the original members of the American College of Sports Medicine’s special interest group on endurance sports. As a result of his involvement in the marathon, John did extensive work in hydration and hyponatremia, but also biomechanics and motion analysis. He is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. After serving as fulltime faculty with the Baylor College of Medicine Department of PM&R for 11 years, he began a solo practice in July 2004. He is an adjunct Associate Professor in departments of PM&R with the Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center.

Irene S.Davis

Irene Davis is a Professor in the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of Florida.  She formally was a Professor in PM&R at Harvard Medical School and Founding Director of the Spaulding National Running Center.  President (2023-2024) American College of Sports Medicine and Ph.D. Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Irene served in the Boston Marathon medical tent for over 10 years and in the medical tent of the Ironman Triathlon in 2024.   She has also been a speaker at numerous national race courses.

Hugh Singe

Hugh Singe has been the Managing Director of Event Health Management since its establishment, throughout which time the organisation has become the leader of event health & medical in the Asia-Pacific region. He is the Medical Director of TCS Sydney Marathon and Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. His experience extends across an array of major events throughout Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, East Asia, China, United Kingdom and the United States. Hugh continues to work globally throughout mass participation events and mass gatherings, advocating for the growth of the industry and its practices. His knowledge of medical operations, safety planning, crowd dynamics, emergency management and crisis leadership is invaluable to the high-risk environment of events.

Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones  is the CEO & Managing Partner of Odyssey Medical, a Canadian leader in event medicine, public safety, and risk management. With over 15 years of experience in mass-gathering health, he has built national programs serving marathons, music festivals, and major venues. On the World Academy of Endurance Medicine Board, Kevin contributes by engaging in dialogue and supporting education, with a focus on advancing risk-matched care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and international best practices.

George T. Chiampas

Dr. Chiampas is an Assistant Professor and Attending Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He serves as Associate Director of EMS and Medical Director for Community and Sports Event Preparedness and Management at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, EMS Director for the Chicago Police Department, as well as founder and Co-Director of the Chicago Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation and Educational Services. Since 2007, George is the Chief Medical & Safety Officer of Chicago Marathon. In 2014, he was appointed as Chief Medical Officer for the U.S. Soccer Federation, and has served as the Head Team Physician for the Men’s National team from 2010-2019. He is a board member for FIFA’s Medical Advisory Board. Since 2017 George has worked for the NFL and since 2021 serves as a team physician for the Chicago Bears. 

Anthony Luke

Dr. Luke is the Benioff Distinguished Professor in Sports Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco where he has practiced for more than 20 years. Anthony is medical director of most large endurance events in the Bay Area including the San Francisco Marathon, Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, Bay to Breakers and many others.  He is the Founder of Race Safe a secure smartphone-based health record for athletes.

Alex Hutchinson

Alex Hutchinson is a journalist specializing in the science of endurance sports. As a columnist with  Outside magazine and contributor to various other publications, he focuses on translating the latest research in endurance medicine topics such as heat, hydration, and pacing for a broader audience. He has participated in various World Academy of Endurance Medicine outreach initiatives and was a speaker at the medical & scientific conference during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. As an athlete, he represented Canada in track, cross-country, and mountain running competitions.

Aaron Baggish

Dr. Baggish  Aaron L. is Professor of medicine and chief of sports cardiology at the University of Lausanne. He served as medical director for the BAA Boston Marathon and is a sports cardiology consultant for the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, National Football League Player’s Association, US Olympic/Paralympic Training Centers, US Soccer, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), and Lidl-Trek Cycling.

John F. Jardine

Dr. Jardine is a board certified emergency medicine physician since 2000, currently practicing at Kent Hospital Emergency Department, Warwick. John is a Medical Director of the Falmouth Road Race, Massachusetts. He have treated more than 500 cases of exertional heat stroke with cold-water immersion with no fatalities. Chief Medical Officer for the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) at the University of Connecticut since 2014. The relationship with KSI was borne out of the Falmouth Road Race in which the organizations have established an exclusive research agreement utilizing the warm-weather race as a practical lab for heat-illness research. John co-authored more than 30 publications related to the treatment of exertional heat illness.