Dr. med. M.A. Adak Pirmorady-Sehouli is a specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. She currently heads the university outpatient clinic at the Benjamin Franklin Campus of the Charité. In addition, she is a psychoanalyst and holds a master's degree in cultural studies. As chair of the board of the European Artists' Guild for Medicine and Culture, she is committed to the integration of cultural aspects in medicine.

Prof. Dr. Natasha A. Kelly is author and editor of six books, a curator and visual artist. Her art installations were shown at diverse museums throughout Germany. She holds a PhD & M.A. in Communication Studies and Sociology. Dr. Kelly has taught at universities in Germany, Austria and the USA and is currently visiting professor for cultural studies in the Studium Generale at Berlin University of the Arts.