World Congress of Trichology 2025

Individual Speaker

Recorded Presentations

The Trichologist's Role in Scientific Discovery (Please Click Here to Purchase)

Dr. Crystal Porter Crystal E. Porter, Ph.D. is a hair scientist and owner of Mane Insights, Inc, a company that conducts research to further understand the specific needs of the hair and scalp of people of African descent. She is also the founder and executive director of the Association of Professional Trichologists, a nonprofit organization that aims to support the needs of practitioners of trichology. As a recognized contributor in the world of hair science, she provides knowledge about hair to individuals, professionals, and industry leaders. She is passionate about debunking myths and empowering others to properly care for their hair. Her patented process uses science to help professionals understand their clients' hair so they can provide customized solutions. Dr. Porter began her career in cosmetic science at Unilever in the year 2000. While there, she was part of a measurement science group and conducted research for aid-to-formulation. She spent most of her corporate career at L'Oreal, USA where shemanaged the Physics Laboratory and Consumer Insights teams studying the biophysical characteristics of hair and pigmented skinwithin different global ethnic groups and to understand behaviors that are related to consumers' experiences. She has shared knowledge about ethnic hair with fellow scientists and the public sector at global venues. She has also contributed to L'Oreal's global classification of curl in hair and has authored scientific journals, presentations and book chapters on various topics such as hair straightening and ethnic hair.

$24.00 USD

The Resilience factor - Exploring the Individual's Unique Stress Response

Shoela Currey Shoela Currey, BSc (Can), ND (Aus), is a registered naturopath with over 20 years of clinical experience. Internationally trained and well-respected in the naturopathic community, she passionately advocates accessible and practical health and wellness. Shoela is an Adrenal and Stress Health Specialist. She integrates evidence-based strategies to support resilience, hormonal balance, and overall well-being. Recently, she's been a keynote speaker at major conferences, including Lambert s Women's Health Conference and the British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Sleep Conference. Over the last decade, she has presented over 200 seminars to  a wide range of health professionals from various organisations including:  Institute of Trichologists, the Pharmaceutical  Society  of  Ireland, the British Chiropractic Association, and the British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine. Shoela excels at translating the latest scientific research into practical, real-world applications, ensuring her presentations are relevant, dynamic, and engaging. She also brings a touch of humor when appropriate, making complex topics more accessible. When she's not busy with researching or writing she splits her time between running her practice, working at a university, and enjoying adventures in nature with her dog.

$24.00 USD