We are proud to announce

EMLA INC 501(c)(3), a member of the Chamber of Commerce here in Bergen County, celebrates its

Annual Lecture &
Masquerade Ball

Everybody is invited

Saturday, November 21, 2026
6:00 PM

385 Howland Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661

BLACK TIE · MASQUERADE · DANCING

The Lions Club will celebrate the winners of the Lion of the Year Award.

The evening

6:00 PMCocktail arrival

6:30–7:00 PMLecture

Award presentationLion of the Year Award

7:00 PMBuffet dinner

Then, dancing until the last man standing

or write to info@emla.info

EMLA INC · IN COLLABORATION WITH LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

AI and Biotechnology Conference
Photobiomodulation

Bridging intelligence and life sciences for a healthier tomorrow

📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 New Jersey, USA
🎥 Hybrid: onsite & Zoom

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Conference Chairman: Professor Dana York, DDS, MS, PhD

Morning program

8:30 – 9:00 AM · Registration, welcome coffee and introduction of guests and faculty

9:00 – 9:30 AMOpening Ceremony

Prof. Dana York, DDS, MS, PhDAI, Biotechnology and Photobiomodulation: Advancing Medical Science Through Innovation and Humanitarian Collaboration

9:30 – 11:00 AMSession I · AI, Data Science & Precision Medicine

Prof. Saeed Amal, PhD (USA)AI and Predictive Medicine: Opportunities and Clinical Applications
Prof. Francesco Iarlori (Italy)AI Transformation and Digital Innovation in Healthcare
Prof. Rodolfo Valacca (Italy)Generative AI and Intelligent Systems for Medicine
Dr. Jörg Sträßer (Germany)Explainable AI and Responsible Innovation in Healthcare
Prof. Flavio V. Iannelli (Australia)AI in Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation
Dr. Orvil Martinez (USA)Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research and Clinical Applications

11:00 – 11:15 AM · Coffee break

11:15 AM – 12:45 PMSession II · AI in Surgery, Imaging & Biotechnology

Prof. Michael Stark (USA)AI and the Future of Surgery
Prof. Andreas H. Hielscher (USA)AI-Enabled Biomedical Imaging and Optical Technologies
Dr. Yvonne Maratos (France)AI in Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Tony de Bree (Netherlands)AI, Knowledge Management and Digital Innovation
Dr. Jürgen Weichenberger (USA)Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems in Healthcare

12:45 – 1:30 PM · Lunch and scientific networking

Afternoon program

1:30 – 3:30 PMSession III · Photobiomodulation & Regenerative Medicine

Prof. Cheng-Jen Chang (Taiwan)Advances in Photobiomodulation and Regenerative Medicine
Prof. Tzu-Sen Yang (Taiwan)Cellular Mechanisms and Biomedical Innovation in Photobiomodulation
Dr. Ana Elena Aviña (Taiwan)Photobiomodulation and Mesenchymal Stem Cells: From Bench to Clinical Applications
Dr. Nguyen Le Thanh Hang (Taiwan)Photobiomodulation for Cartilage Repair and Tissue Regeneration

3:30 – 4:30 PMSession IV · Photobiomodulation Workshop

Clinical applications, laser parameters and evidence-based protocols

Prof. Reem Hanna (Lebanon)PBM in Oncology and Oral Mucositis
Prof. René-Jean Bensadoun (France)PBM in Clinical Practice and Treatment Guidelines
Prof. Antonio Luiz Barbosa Pinheiro (Brazil)PBM for Tissue Healing and Regeneration
Prof. Cheng-Jen Chang (Taiwan)Integration of AI in PBM Clinical Practice
Prof. Tzu-Sen Yang (Taiwan)Laser Parameters, Dosimetry and Clinical Applications
Prof. Dana York (USA)Hands-on Workshop and Case Discussions

4:30 – 5:15 PMSession V · International Scientific Roundtable

Dr. Véronique Petit (France)AI in Forensic Sciences: DNA Analysis, Toxicology and Modern Investigative Technologies
Prof. Stefan Andersson-Engels (Ireland)Biophotonics, Advanced Optical Imaging and Medical Technologies
Panel DiscussionThe Future of AI, Biotechnology and Photobiomodulation for Global Healthcare

5:15 – 5:45 PMScientific Recognition & Awards

International Scientific Contributions
Young Investigator Recognition
Humanitarian Innovation Award

5:45 – 6:00 PMClosing Ceremony

Prof. Dana York, DDS, MS, PhDScientific Conclusions and Future International Collaborations

All sessions onsite & on Zoom · www.emla-medical.com · info@emla.info

President of the european medical laser association 2026, distinguished professor Dana York DDS MS PhD

Dr. Dana York has been recognized as a 2026 World Trade Week Honoree by the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce for her leadership as a Scientist and International AI Leader.

EMLA 2026 International Conference Proceedings

Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Biotechnology

New York, USA · 11–12 April 2026

Conference Overview

The EMLA 2026 International Conference brought together speakers and researchers from universities, medical institutions, technology organizations, and humanitarian initiatives across several countries.

The proceedings focused on artificial intelligence, data science, biotechnology, photobiomodulation, healthcare innovation, robotics, digital medicine, and future-oriented scientific applications.

Dr. Jorg Straber, Mr. Flavio Breazzano, Nicole Rose, Prof. Liisa Laakso, Prof. Tzu-Sen Yang, Dr. Ana Elena Aviña, Nguyen Le Thanh Hang, Asaduzzaman, Prof. Reem Hanna, Prof. Michael Stark, Stephanie McNamara, Prof. Stefan Andersson-Engels, Prof. Rodolfo Valacca, Prof. Rene-Jean Bensadoun, Andrei Rădulescu, Marie Petit, Dr. Palmerindo Antônio Tavares de Mendonça Neto, Prof. Francesco Iarlori, Michael McCarthy, Prof. Sam Lingam, Dr. Patrick Dicks, Prof. Dave Cameron, Dr. Sufia Khatun, Tashrif Chowdhury, Prof. Oluleye H Babatunde, Dr. Veronique Petit, Lisa Weinzierl, Dr. Orvil Martinez, Prof. Shan Wang, Mr. Fon Hah, and Prof. Dana York.

Comenius University Bratislava, ACS Distance Education, CyberChix, University of Queensland, Taipei Medical University Hospital, University College London, The New European Surgical Academy, University of Florida, University College Cork, Area 62 S.r.l., Pasteur Institute, Romanian Academy, University of Lorraine, AI Transformation Strategist, Utica University, Harley Street Medical Center, The Dicks Consulting Group, Benedictine University, Cigna Corporation, Southwest Minnesota State University, Symbiose, Ctrl+F, Advance Medical Research Center, University of San Francisco, Clinic to Cloud Holdings Limited, American Academy of Art Science & Letters, European Medical Laser Association, New York Agape Foundation Lions Club, PMS College India, and New York University.

Day 1 — Virtual Program, 11 April 2026

France Time Zone

Opening Ceremony: 08:45–09:00

09:30–10:00
Mr. Flavio Breazzano — Quantum Robotic Brain with a Human Mind Upload

10:00–10:30
Dr. Jorg Straber — Possible Pandemic Prevention Benefits by AI Support

10:30–11:00
Prof. Liisa Laakso — AI for Photobiomodulation Dosing

11:00–11:30
Prof. Tzu-Sen Yang — Photobiomodulation and Cell Migration

11:30–12:00
Dr. Ana Elena Aviña — Wavelength-Dependent Mitohormetic Activation

12:00–12:30
Nguyen Le Thanh Hang — Photobiomodulation with Extracellular Vesicles

12:30–13:00
Asaduzzaman — Digital Twins of 3D Cancer Models

13:00–13:30
Ajitesh Dhal — Microfluidic Isolation for Early Prostate Cancer Detection

13:30–14:00
Prof. Reem Hanna — AI in Photobiomodulation for Oral Surgery

14:00–14:30
Prof. Jessica Sciammarelli — Reinforcement Learning for Cryptocurrency Arbitrage

14:30–15:00
Michael Stark — AI-Guided Surgical Robotics

15:00–15:30
Stephanie McNamara — Artificial Intelligence Replacement Dysfunction

15:30–16:00
Prof. Stefan Andersson-Engels — Machine Learning Pipeline for Raman Spectroscopy

16:00–16:30
Prof. Rodolfo Valacca — AI Agents as Our New Colleagues

16:30–17:00
Prof. Rene-Jean Bensadoun — PBM in Cancer Treatment

17:00–17:30
Prof. Dana York — Advancing Human-Centered Innovation

End of Day 1

Day 2 — In-Person Program, New York, 12 April 2026

Welcome Speech & Opening Ceremony: 08:30–09:00

09:00–09:30
Andrei Rădulescu — The World Economy in the Era of AI

09:30–10:00
Marie Petit — Medi’Tri: AI-Assisted Sorting of Unused Medicines

10:00–10:30
Dr. Palmerindo Antônio Tavares de Mendonça Neto — Regenerative Approach to Spinal Cord Injury

10:30–11:00
Prof. Francesco Iarlori — AI as Institutional Infrastructure

Coffee Break: 11:00–11:15

11:15–11:45
Michael McCarthy — Governing AI Securely

11:45–12:15
Dr. Patrick Dicks — AI & The Future of Work

12:15–12:45
Prof. Dave Cameron — Marketing Using Data Science vs. Intuition

12:45–13:15
Dr. Sufia Khatun and Tashrif Chowdhury — AI-Based Dental Risk Modeling

Lunch: 13:15–14:00

14:00–14:30
Dr. Veronique Petit — AI in Forensic Sciences

14:30–15:00
Mr. Fon Hah — AI-Enabled Practice Management Software

15:00–15:30
Lisa Weinzierl — Data-Driven Decision Making

15:30–16:00
Prof. Shan Wang — Personalized Medicine Framework

Coffee Break: 16:00–16:15

16:15–16:45
Dr. Orvil Martinez — AI and Healthcare

16:45–17:15
Prof. Oluleye H Babatunde — Deep Learning for Cell Culture Identification

17:15–17:45
Prof. Saeed Amal — AI-Based Cancer Diagnosis

Closing & Award Ceremony: AI Technology Auction, Dinner & Dance

End of Day 2

Event Conclusion

The EMLA 2026 conference proceedings document the scientific and professional contributions presented during the two-day program.

The event reflected a broad interest in responsible artificial intelligence, medical innovation, biotechnology, digital healthcare, and human-centered technology.

Words from Dana

Now more than ever, we need to make the right choices in times when deep-fakes and arrogance are manipulating reality. My last degree is in Education from the Academy of Distinguished Educators at New York University.

The passion for technology was ignited when Prof Agafita Lefter first placed the Laser for Photo-biomodulation in my hands 35 years ago. The United States gave me citizenship as an Alien with Extraordinary ability, EB1, based on my research with LLLT in the anti-inflammatory treatment of Bone Regeneration. Photo-biomodulation is still so new.

Definition of “ Near Infrared -HZ Light Tm”: The specific wavelength of light given with a specific frequency. In a certain amount of time, it leads to a biological reaction that leads to an anti-inflammatory effect, healing oral mucositis for cancer patients. Heart muscle post-infarct, and any other inflammatory disease, replacing NSAIDs, Opioids, and may replace surgical intervention as a treatment at a distance. For that reason, we must create technology to bring this most useful sunlight within the reach of everybody.

EMLA started in 1983 initially as the European Medical Laser Association. EMLA was cloned in 2017 into the EM L AI NC 501©3 that stands for:

The American Academy of ART, SCIENCE, LETTERS & THE HUMANITARIAN MISSION.

... those are all the passions that are moving my heart. I was a curious A+ student with extensive access to education and culture induced by my beloved dad, late Professor Paul Vieru. I got the gift for being an artist.
Science, Art, and charitable giving have always gone well together in history.

Specifically for me, the protection of Victims of violence became most important when I was awarded by the “ Fond de Garantie “ of Victims of Violence and Terrorism In France, 2019, as a survivor. So, as very competent in the subject, based on my very own experience, I am letting you know that the most efficient method for Healing from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with restitution and integrum is in the immediate bust of happiness.

The AI is made for the child victims of gender based violence in Agape Orphanage from Tanzania. It will facilitate access to education, culture & medical care in a place where there is none. Education is most important.

This conference is organised with the true financial and scientific effort of all the speakers and their universities. We were able to create, for the first time, this meeting of minds, and also give grants to worthy speakers and curious students

I took the inspiration from the great “ Laser Florence International Conference “ created by Professor Leonardo Longo and Patricia Longo for the past 28 years, by the International Academy of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, a most beautiful scientific and generous event, where I discovered the Lions Mission in 2000. In 2023, the New York Agape Foundation Lions Club District 20R2, zone 7, for the Victims of Violence was created. It is great that we can have a Lions Gala to accompany our conference
Speakers and Delegates from 27 countries are present. I invited the civil society to participate, to be able to give the speakers and delegates who come from far a beautiful welcome to New York.
Let there be light for the benefit of science & humanity

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Prof. Dana York

DDS, MS, PHD
Chair

President of the European Medical Laser Association
Quantum New York University

President of the New York Agape Foundation
Lions Club

United Nations Officer for Peace
Chief of the Permanent New York Delegation
for French ONG Pangee,
Ingenierie de la Paix ECOSOC

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Humanitarian Missions • Education • Healing • Hope

EMLA INC 501(c)(3) & Lions Club New York Agape Foundation

A Global Mission of Compassion

Across continents, communities, and cultures, our mission is simple yet powerful:
to restore dignity, provide opportunity, and bring healing where it is needed most.

Through the combined efforts of EMLA INC 501(c)(3) and the Lions Club New York Agape Foundation,
we deliver humanitarian aid, education, and medical awareness to underserved populations around the world.

Support. Partner. Donate. Volunteer.

Website: www.emla-medical.com

AI: ai.emla.info

Email: info@emla.info

Phone: +1 347 731 1770

“Bringing Light Where It Is Needed Most.”

Visit to the Agape Orphanage in Cibo Village, in Tanzania, with the formation of a great friendship and desire to help. That is how the New York Agape Foundation was formed.

Visit and donation of glasses in the Congo, for “The Voice of Albinos” in Kinshasa.

Namibia – child Cancer, donation for Shanon
Sierra Leone – chairs for the school and support to Kaduatu Conde for saving children from mine work.
India, Kerala, Oral Cancer Screening
Kerala University – Free Laser in Medicine Course
Ahmedabad University, India – Free Artificial Intelligence Course and Laser Course

Dar el Salam University – free Laser Course

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Education & Community Impact

We believe that education is the foundation of transformation. Our projects support students,
volunteers, researchers, and communities through practical action and long-term vision.

Distribution of school materials and furniture
Support for biotechnology and AI studies for universities in India and Africa
Volunteer-driven missions contributing hundreds of service hours
Oral cancer screening campaigns in the state of Kerala with Trivandrum Lions

Healing Trauma & Supporting Survivors

Professor Dr. Dana York and her team advocate for survivors of violence and trauma, including those affected by PTSD.
Their work supports a compassionate, whole-person approach to recovery.

Helping survivors move away from environments of danger
Improving immediate safety and protection from robbery, scams, and aggression
Encouraging moments of relief, joy, dignity, and emotional reconnection
Surrounding survivors with trusted people who offer sincere care and support
Creating meaningful activity, purpose, and stability to help rebuild a happy life

Healing is not only physical. It is emotional, social, and deeply human.

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Protecting Albino Children

In regions where children with albinism face extreme vulnerability, we work to improve protection,
inclusion, health access, and dignity.

Eyeglasses and medical support
Awareness and community protection initiatives
Resources to support safety, inclusion, and dignity

Global Health & Humanitarian Education

Through conferences, outreach, advocacy, and innovation, we promote better healthcare awareness
and international cooperation for underserved communities.

Healthcare awareness and prevention
Support and donations for child cancer initiatives in Namibia
Artificial Intelligence and biotechnology for global good
International collaboration for humanitarian and educational impact

Together We Make a Difference

Our twin clubs and partner communities include Alzheimer Club Paris,
Croisette Riviera Cannes, and Trivandrum Airport Lions Club in Kerala, India.

Expand humanitarian missions
Reach more children and families
Build sustainable community programs
Continue life-changing global initiatives

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Join Our Mission: Art Science and Humanitarian Mission

Our support helps bring education, care, and hope to communities that need it most.
Our scientific achievement bring good in the world.

With Gratitude

LAS VEGAS LECTURE 15-17 OCTOBER 2026 , NORTH ACADEMY OF LASER THERAPY, WORLD ACADEMY OF LASER THERAPY, ACADEMY OF LASER DENTISTRY

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Lions Club New York Agape Foundation

WILL GIVE LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO MOST DIGNIFICANT LASER RESEARCHERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

Special Thanks

We are preparing beautiful meeting on minds for September.

We express our deepest gratitude to the Lions and supporters who donated and helped:
Robert Sossa, Christine Le Bihan, Mark Levy, Shah Nawas, Camille, and the team from CopaNYC,
Philip from Liederkranz Foundation, Eric Kusmuk, Frank Craven, Michelle, Adrienne Kahn, Dr. Olga Gagua,
Prof. Sam Lingam, Luminita Procopie, Alzheimer Lions Club, Bangladeshi Lions Club, Lion Nena Smith,
Madadi SI, Coca Vieru, Dr. Thaha,
David Lugassy, and Mr. Barnabie.

dr. Veronique Petit, Dr. Olga Gagua, Prof/. Sam Lingam, Jon Harari, Marina, Lynda Rochelle, Juliana Cools, Marc, Frank Craven, Michelle, Eric Kuzmuk, Nicholas V., Lance, Japanese New York Lions Club, Dr Saeed, Dr Orvil Martinez, Dr LIsa, Sandrine, Sabrina Medunjanin