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2026 Global Health Week Healthcare Across Cultures panel

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Panelists during the cross-cultural discussion
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Basic Science Building Room BS 302 / Virtual

The Center for Global Health is excited to welcome you to attend the Healthcare Across Cultures panel discussion.

Scheduled to take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the panel will feature the voices of MUSC representatives as they share their experiences practicing research and delivering health care in their respective home countries and in the U.S. This annual roundtable discussion addresses perspectives on how health is shaped in different contexts, challenges, barriers and strategies.

Please continue reading to learn about this year's panelists.

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Panel Participants

Sami Al Kasab, M.D.

Dr. Sami Al Kasab is an Associate professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Al Kasab received his M.D. from Kalamoon School of Medicine in Syria. He completed his residency training in Neurology at MUSC, Vascular Neurology fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and Neuro-Endovascular Surgery fellowship at MUSC. He has clinical expertise in Stroke, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations of the head and neck, and carotid artery disease. His research interest is in ischemic stroke related to underlying intracranial atherosclerosis. He is the principal investigator of the multicenter randomized PICASSO Trial, EVEREST Trial, and is the site PI of numerous NIH and industry funded clinical trials.

Alvina Bello, BSN-RN

Alvina Bello is the Vascular Perioperative OR Coordinator at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). A 2008 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate from the Philippines, Alvina began her career in a high-acuity, Level 1 trauma center OR. In 2012, she expanded her expertise into utilization management and quality auditing for concurrent review and pre-service authorization. After relocating to the US in 2017, Alvina became the first "Passport Nurse" hired at MUSC and transitioned to a permanent role within the Vascular team upon completing her contract. Recently promoted to Coordinator, she has been a dedicated member of the team since her arrival. Alvina is actively involved in professional leadership, serving as the chairperson for the Perioperative Shared Governance since 2023, and holds an RN III designation, having spearheaded a project focused on endovascular procedures.

Sardi Hyska, M.D.

Originally from Albania, I studied medicine at the LMU in Munich before beginning my radiology residency at LMU University Hospital. I am currently a research fellow in the Cardiovascular Imaging Lab at MUSC, where my work focuses on cardiovascular imaging and its intersection with artificial intelligence.

Wisdom O. Maduabuchi, Ph.D.

Dr. Wisdom O. Maduabuchi is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Medical University of South Carolina, investigating therapeutic strategies that target key molecular vulnerabilities in cancer. She completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Biomedicine at Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany, where her research focused on advanced tumor modeling and innovative nanoparticle based therapeutic approaches.

Dr. Maduabuchi’s academic and professional journey has spanned Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, giving her a global perspective on science, training, and health systems. She has served in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of the Research Awake Africa Initiative and President of the Cell Biology and Genetics Students’ Association, where she helped expand research access, foster mentorship, and support scientific capacity building.

Her work reflects a deep commitment to scientific collaboration, equitable research engagement, and strengthening global health through education, innovation, and cross cultural dialogue.