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.
Authors
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.
Affiliations
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
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
Lions Of The Year 2026
Life Time Achievement Award
Professor Saeed Amal
Announcement
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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
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.
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
Join Our Mission
Your support helps bring education, care, and hope to communities that need it most.
Whether you donate, volunteer, partner, or advocate, your involvement matters.
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Professor Dr. Dana York
DDS, MS, PhD
EMLA INC 501(c)(3) American Academy of Art, Science & Humanitarian Mission
Lions Club New York Agape Foundation
Special Thanks
We express our deepest gratitude to the Lions and supporters who donated and helped:
Robert Sossa, Alena Fournier Carrie, 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 & sister, Aurora Aquino, Ronica, Victoria Dummer, Coca Vieru, Dr. Thaha, Dr. Abilaish,
Dr. Pillai, Dr. Eby, David Lugassy, and Mr. Barnabie.