Scientific Programme
Current running order for HRI London 2023
- 16/06/2023
Day One
- 09:00
Opening Ceremony
- 09:25
TOWER 2 + 3
Keynote Opening Session

Prof Ubiratan Adler (BRA)
Challenges and solutions for conducting clinical trials on homeopathy for major depression and cocaine/crack use disorder

Prof Stephan Baumgartner (SUI)
Key results from 25 years of basic research into homeopathic potentisation
- 10:30
Coffee Break
- 11:00
TOWER 2 + 3
Mixed Session 1
Rachel Roberts (UK)
Scientific standards in homeopathy research: context is everything
Prof Thomas Ostermann (GER)
Quality of health economic evaluations in homeopathy:
overview of the last 30 years
Dr Esther van der Werf (UK)
Can homeopathy reduce antibiotic use while maintaining symptom control for acute otitis media? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Dr Roja Varanasi (IND)
A comparative randomised controlled trial of Homoeopathy vs Allopathy in acute otitis media & its recurrence in children
- 12:30
Buffet Lunch
- 14:00
TOWER 2 + 3
Fundamental & Basic Research
Prof Leoni Bonamin (BRA)
Characterization of physicochemical markers of homeopathic medicines
Dr Christa Raak (GER)
A study on stimulating effects of potentiated sulfur on neutrophil granulocytes from patients with periodontal inflammation and a healthy control group
Dr Leonardo Faedo (UK)
Dynamized high dilutions have plant bio-stimulation effect in strawberry plants
Dr Alexander Tournier and Rachel Roberts
Update from HRI
- 15:20
Coffee Break
- 15:50
TOWER 2 + 3
Poster Talks
- 17:00
TOWER 1
Poster Session & Drinks Reception
- 19:00
End of today’s sessions
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- 17/06/2023
Day TWO
- 09:00
TOWER 2 + 3
Aqua-homeopathy & Fundamental Research

Dr Antonio López-Carvallo (MEX)
Highly diluted bioactive compounds in marine aquaculture: looking for sustainable practices
Dr Steven Cartwright (UK)
Ten years of research on solvatochromic dyes and homeopathic potencies: a summary of findings so far, together with recent results
Dr Alexander Tournier (SUI)
Fundamental research in homeopathy: considerations and recommendations
- 10:30
Coffee Break
- 11:00
TOWER 2 + 3
Clinical Research 1
Dr Katharina Gaertner (GER)
Critical appraisal tool of homeopathic intervention studies – CATHIS
Dr Rajesh Shah (IND)
Panel Discussion
- 12:30
Buffet Lunch
- 14:30
Parallel Sessions
TOWER 2 + 3
Cell & Plant Based Research
Annekathrin Ücker (GER)
Standard deviation as outcome parameter in plant-based test systems investigating homeopathic preparations in high potency levels
Dr Francesca Truzzi (ITA)
Effects of homeopathic treatments on human cellular inflammation in vitro
Dr Maria Olga Kokornaczyk (SUI)
Self-assembled patterns formed in evaporating droplets to analyze the simple homeopathic bi-component complex Luffa 4x – Mercurius bijodatus 9x
Stéphanie Chanut (FRA)
Dynamized dilution of Ruta Graveolens disrupts plasma membrane organization and decreases migration of melanoma cancer cell
TOWER 1
Clinical Research 2
Dr Harleen Kaur (IND)
Homoeopathy as an adjuvant to standard care in moderate and severe cases of COVID-19: a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
Dr Debadatta Nayak (IND)
Efficacy of Arsenicum album 30C in prevention of COVID-19 in individuals residing in containment areas – a prospective, multicentre, cluster-randomized, parallel arm, community based, open-label study
Drs Elizabeth Rice and Eleni Krommidas (USA)
Homeopathic treatment of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome – a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial
Dr Anupriya Chadhary (IND)
Homoeopathy as adjuvant therapy to standard medical management in persons with Haemophilia (PWH) – a prospective, randomized double arm study
- 15:20
Coffee Break
- 15:50
Parallel Sessions
TOWER 2 + 3
Fundamental & Basic Research
Dr Pritam Goswami (IND)
An in-vitro study exploring the therapeutic utility of Bryonia alba against SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein RBD induced cytokine imbalance in Gallus gallus domesticus embryo
Prof Oskan Tasinov (BUL)
Ferrum phosphoricum D12 affects J774A.1 cells proliferation and transcription of inflammation, oxidative stress and iron metabolism related genes in conditions of LPS stimulation
Paul Doesburg (NED)
Cell phone emitted electromagnetic radiation nullifies specific effects of homeopathically prepared tin (Stannum metallicum 30x)
Dr Daniel Wrzałko (SUI)
Effect of homeopathic potencies on chromatographic patterns of human blood in vitro (Kaelin’s blood test)
TOWER 1
Mixed Session 2
Dr Esther van der Werf (UK)
Homeopathy and fever management: a scoping review
Dr Bernd Seilheimer (GER)
Disease mapping as a tool to analyze the mode of action of multicomponent/multitarget medications
Dr Michael Teut (GER)
Homeopathic research – do you believe in the evidence?
Dr Petra Weiermayer (AUT)
Recommendations for designing, conducting and reporting clinical observational studies in homeopathic veterinary medicine
- 17:10
End of session
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- 18/06/2023
Day THREE
- 09:10
TOWER 2 + 3
Provings
Dr Irene Dorothee Schlingensiepen (GER)
Accuracy and comprehensiveness of provings can determine the quality and long-term outcomes of homeopathic prescriptions
Dr Peter Smith (IRL)
Dr Jean-Lionel Bagot (FRA)
N-of-1 trials, a new clinical research methodology appropriate for homeopathic supportive care in oncology
- 10:30
Coffee Break
- 11:00
TOWER 2 + 3
Clinical Research 3
Dr Pascal Trempat (FRA)
Benefits of homeopathic complementary treatment in breast cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study based on the French nationwide healthcare database (SNDS)
Prof Elio Rossi (ITA)
Homeopathy and complementary medicine in oncology in Tuscany Region (Italy): a successful integration in Public Health

Prof Jennifer Jacobs (USA)
30 years of homeopathic research –
lessons learned
- 12:30
Closing Ceremony
- 12:45
End of conference
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