Supporting Biosciences Research and Publication in the MENA Region

Heidi Kussmann

Naturopathic Oncology Physician Burjeel Cancer Institute
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Location: United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi

Education Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Education 2 Global Clinical Scholars Research Trials Program Certificate, Harvard Medical School
Education 3 Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, University of Victoria
Experience > 15 Years
Research Interests Microbiome, cancer metabolism, peripheral immune regulation

Additional Details

The P53 gene started it all for me over 20 years ago. When p53 becomes methylated, it turns into a cancer promoting problem. Our biology, metabolism and genetics provides the keys to cancer development, recurrence prevention, and overall survival. This is my passion and I am here to help people diagnosed with cancer to make informed choices to integrative care and conventional oncology.

I am a cancer survivor since 2020, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and have been in good standing to practice since 2002.

I an Internationally Licensed in the UAE (DHA & DOH) Canada (inactvie) and the USA(Vermont,

I am Board certified in naturopathic oncology since 2010 (Fellow, American Board of Naturopathic Oncology) and re-certified in 2020.

Additionally I have broad experience in professional regulation development, professional licensing examination development and testing.

I am an accomplished national conference presenter and published peer-review journal author.