Our co-founder Markus Klotz took the stage at a powerful panel discussion exploring the lasting impact of COVID – diving into persistent immune, microbiome, mitochondrial, and clotting dysfunction.
For the first time some of the world’s leading scientists, clinicians and researchers were brought together to explore the hidden drivers behind Long COVID and post-vaccine syndromes. Dr. Philip McMillan hosted this event. He, like us, believes we’re facing a complex and evolving medical crisis that demands open dialogue, rigorous science, and most importantly, collaboration. What you’re about to read and see is a powerful synthesis of panel discussions, and a roundtable exchange that digs deep into the mechanisms of spike protein persistence, mitochondrial dysfunction, clotting abnormalities, and the collapse of the microbiome.
Participants:
Professor Brigitte König, Germany
Specialist in Spike Persistence and Mitochondrial Damage
Professor Resia Pretorius, South Africa
Specialist in Microclotting and Inflammation in Post-COVID Disease
Dr. Sabine Hazan, US
Specialist in Microbiome Collapse and the Loss of Bifidobacteria
Markus Klotz, Cyprus
Founder and Director of the Apheresis Center, the world’s first purpose built Long Covid, Post-Vac and Chronic Illness Clinic
Dr. Shankara Chetty, South Africa
Pioneering Covid and Long Covid Practitioner
Roundtable Summary
During the final discussion, all speakers converged on the theme of interconnected pathologies: spike protein persistence, mitochondrial damage, chronic clotting, and microbiome collapse. They emphasised that while distinct mechanisms are at play, these systems reinforce one another in a vicious cycle. Recurrent infection, immune priming, and environmental stressors all perpetuate dysfunction.
Closing Takeaways:
Markus: “Don’t lose hope. Recovery is possible through science-driven, personalised care.”
Shankara: “We are dealing with a very dangerous virus. The core is immune dysregulation and clotting.”
Bridget: “We must unite science and clinical insight. Collaboration is key.”
Resia: “We are all one infection away from Long COVID. Prevention and awareness are critical.”
Sabine: “Preserve the microbiome, restore balance, and end scientific censorship.”
Roundtable and Panel Highlights:
The above video is the compact version, to make it easier to watch for viewers suffering from focus problems/brainfog or cognitive dysfunction. The full Roundtable and Panel video can be found here
The presentations can be found here
