Angela Bessa is a Brazilian physiotherapist specializing in vestibular rehabilitation, renowned for both her expertise and her engaging approach.

She holds a degree in Physiotherapy and has completed several advanced training programs in France, including a University Diploma in Vertigo and Balance Disorders from the University of Reims and another University Diploma in Vertigo from the University of Saint-Étienne. She also completed specialized training in vestibular rehabilitation in Paris under the supervision of Prof. Alain Semont and attended the courses of the GDR Marseille.

Through her book, she shares both her Brazilian and French perspectives, together with her extensive clinical experience, making the mechanisms of vertigo, the vestibular system, and balance easier to understand while placing the patient, active listening, and the rehabilitation journey at the center of care.

Her work reflects a deeply patient-centered approach, where science, clinical practice, and education come together to provide better support for people living with vestibular disorders in their daily lives.

Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology Surgeon in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Malaya (Malaysia). 

She is a Lecturer and Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology Surgeon at the University of Malaya. She completed her postgraduate degree at the University Sains Malaysia and obtained Gold Medal. She has also been a Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery since 2019. She completed an Observer Fellowship on Paediatric Audiovestibular at Alder Hey's Children's Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom. To date, she has over 140 peer-reviewed publications, including 40 research papers and she has reviewed over 200 publications. She is listed in the World's Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University in 2022. She is currently persuing her PhD research on Paediatric Vestibular and Balance. She has developed the first Paediatric Vestibular and Balance Clinic at the University of Malaya Medical Centre, which is also the first of its kind in the region. 

Dr. Marina Pinatti holds a degree in Audioprosthetic Techniques from the University of Padua.
Today, she is responsible at Pontoni - Udito & Tecnologia for paediatric applications. She also provides support to people with cochlear implants.

Marina Pinatti is a leading figure in Pontoni's hearing care industry, recognised for her experience and dedication. With a long career behind her, Marina is not only one of the company's most qualified hearing aid specialists, but also serves as a technical trainer, contributing to the professional development of colleagues and the dissemination of best practices in the field.  
Her expertise stands out particularly in paediatric prosthetics, an area that requires precision, empathy and continuous training. Marina's passion and attention to detail make her a reference for the company and for patients, with a significant impact especially on the youngest.

Dr. Francesco Pontoni holds a degree in Audioprosthetic Techniques from the University of Padua. Creator of Clarivox®, Francesco is a hearing aid specialist at family hearing centres. Co-author of the book "Non Sei Sordo", tutor for university students and speaker at various courses and conferences, he is now an external member of the ANAP Scientific Committee for the drafting of the guidelines for hearing aid technicians.

The Pontoni Acoustic Institute was founded in 1989 by Roberto Pontoni's revolutionary instinct. Tired of the sector's excessively commercial nature, he opened his own small laboratory in Monfalcone (GO). Inspired by technological innovation, Roberto experiments with new hearing aid fitting techniques and in 2007, after the first results, he decides to bring his first collaborators into the project. A few years later, his two sons Matteo and Francesco joined the team. In 2017, Clarivox® was born and from here a new chapter begins: the one that will lead Pontoni Acoustic Institute to be called Pontoni - Hearing & Technology and to open its 34th centre in 2023.

Dr. Mikael Karlberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Lund University, Sweden, with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders and vertigo. Dr. Karlberg has authored over 60 articles in international scientific journals and co-authored the book "Det snurrar – Allt om yrsel och balanssjukdomar" (Bazar Förlag, 2023).
He is President of the Bárány Society and has served as the Scientific Secretary of the Swedish Society of Otorhinolaryngology. Dr. Karlberg is widely recognized for his contributions to research and clinical practice in vestibular disorders.

Mario Martinelli works as Project Manager Audiologist in Italy for Inventis, a company that supplies equipment for audiological diagnostics and balance testing.
His educational background includes qualifications in the humanities and communication as well as in healthcare:

• Master’s Degree: He earned a Master’s degree in Information and Social Communication Sciences from the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
• Health Sciences Degree: He completed his education with a degree in Audioprosthetic Sciences and Techniques from the University of Milan.

His professional experience has developed in the hearing sector, focusing on the integration of technology and clinical practice.
As Project Manager Audiologist in Italy, Mario Martinelli focuses on the management and development of projects related to the use of Inventis diagnostic equipment. His role centers on bridging the gap between the company’s technological solutions and the needs of hearing care professionals and audiology diagnostics across Italy.

Dr. Marco Cogiglio has over 40 years of experience in the development and distribution of complete digital hearing systems. He is a Training Specialist at Starkey Italy, a global manufacturer of digital hearing solutions. His responsibilities include internal and external training, pre- and post-sales customer support, collaboration with management on commercial development strategies, and the supervision of technical and scientific publications.

Consultant at the Audiology and Vestibular Medicine Service, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences – Audiology and Vestibular Medicine Unit, University of Naples “Federico II”.
Technical Director of the MEDICA SUD Neurorehabilitation Centre, Lustra, Salerno.

Jacques Adrover is a physiotherapist specializing in vestibular rehabilitation, based in Toulon, France, where he dedicates his clinical practice to the assessment and treatment of balance disorders and vertigo.

He graduated in Physiotherapy in Marseille and holds a University Diploma in Balance Disorders from Claude Bernard University Lyon 1. Over the years, he has developed extensive expertise in vestibular rehabilitation, working in close collaboration with ENT specialists and neurologists.

A regular speaker at webinars and continuing education events, he shares his clinical experience to promote a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to the management of vertigo, integrating diagnosis, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up.

Dr. Stavros Hatzopoulos has been a faculty member of the Audiology & ENT Clinic at the University of Ferrara, Italy, since 1994. His background is in Biomedical Engineering and Hearing Science (BS from the University of Southern California, MSc from Texas A&M University, and PhD from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts). He received his habilitation as an associate professor in 2014. He is the author of more than 245 book chapters, peer-reviewed papers, and conference presentations. He has participated in numerous European Concerted Action projects in the fields of Otoacoustic Emissions, Genetics, and Nanotechnologies. His main areas of interest are clinical Auditory Electrophysiology, Teleaudiology, and Long-Distance Learning. Currently, he serves as the editor of the Portal on Otoacoustic Emissions and as the Managing Editor of the Hearing, Balance & Communication journal.

Private ENT specialist, investigating hearing disorders and vertigo in Tunis, Tunisia.

Dr. Borghi graduated in Hearing Aid Techniques in 2004 from the University of Parma. 
Since 2005 he has worked for Amplifon in Reggio Emilia, where he manages two centres. 
From 2008 to 2010 he obtained a Master's degree in Hearing Aid Rehabilitation of Children's Deafness jointly organised by the University of Padua and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. 
Since 2013 he has been a lecturer in the second and third year of the Degree Course in Hearing Assistive Technology at the University of Parma and since 2022 he has been a lecturer in the second year of the Degree Course in Audiometric Techniques at the University of Padua, Venice branch. 
He was a member of the panel of experts that published the new cochlear implant guidelines in 2024 and of the group of hearing aid specialists that drafted the hearing aid guidelines in 2022. 
He has been the scientific responsible for various courses including, since 2023, the creator together with Professor Scimemi of the ‘Scimemi-Borghi Practical Workshop in Hearing Prosthetic Techniques’ and the ‘paediatric hearing aid board’ published in 2023.

Pietro Scimemi is a physician and surgeon, a specialist in audiology and phoniatrics, and an associate professor of Audiology and Phoniatrics at the University of Padua. He teaches Audiology in the bachelor’s degree programs in Audiometric Techniques and Hearing Aid Fitting Techniques at the university’s School of Medicine. His clinical work, carried out at the Audiology and Otoneurology Unit (UOSD) of the Venice Civil Hospital, and his research focus specifically on the diagnosis and prosthetic-rehabilitative treatment of hearing loss in children and the elderly. He is also a lecturer in numerous training and continuing education courses for medical specialists in audiology, phoniatrics, and otolaryngology, as well as for hearing aid specialists, audiometric technicians, and speech-language pathologists.