Nominated candidates for the ISSM Board of Directors election 2026 announced
We are pleased to announce the nominations for the upcoming ISSM Board of Directors election, to be held in September 2026.
We are excited to present the following candidates, selected for their exceptional qualifications and commitment to advancing the goals of the ISSM.
President-Elect (1 position available)
Linda Vignozzi
Italy
Nominated by the ISSM Nominating Committee
Treasurer (1 position available)
Fernando Facio
Brazil
Nominated by the ISSM Nominating Committee
Member-at-Large (3 positions available)
Alexandra Dubinskaya
USA
Nominated by the ISSM Nominating Committee
Christian Nelson
USA
Nominated by the ISSM Nominating Committee
Mai Ba Tien Dung
Vietnam
Nominated by the ISSM Nominating Committee
Head of the Andrology Department, Binh Dan Hospital
Vice Dean, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Dr. Mai Ba Tien Dung is a leading expert in Andrology, Sexual Medicine, and Male Infertility in Vietnam, with nearly 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He currently serves as the Head of the Andrology Department at Binh
Dan Hospital and Vice Dean at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine.
A dedicated member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) and the Asia-Pacific Society for Sexual Medicine (APSSM) since 2009, Dr. Dung has played a pivotal role in advancing sexual health education and surgical standards across the region. He is currently the Secretary-General of APSSM and Vice President of the Vietnamese Society for Sexual Medicine (VSSM). As an active researcher and international speaker, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers in global journals. His commitment to global collaboration, academic excellence, and expanding medical access makes him a strong candidate to represent the global sexual medicine community.
Leonardo Seligra Lopes
Brazil
Omer Raheem
United Arab Emirates
Self-Nomination Process:
In accordance with the ISSM Bylaws, we remind all members that even if you are not nominated by the ISSM Nominating Committee, you can still pursue a position through the self-nomination process with the following steps:
- Eligibility: Ensure you are a full ISSM member in good standing and meet the criteria outlined by the ISSM Board of Directors in the “Qualifications of Elected Positions within the ISSM.”
- Petition Form: Complete a petition form and obtain signatures from 20 full (paid) members of the society.
- Submission Period: Submit the completed petition form - deadline for submission is June 9, 2026, at 23:59 PDT.
Open Positions:
- President-Elect: 2-year term, followed by a 2-year term as President, and concluding with 2 years as Immediate Past-President.
- Treasurer: 4-year term.
- 3 x Members-at-Large: 4-year term (non-renewable).
Election Process
Voting Opens: September 1, 2026
Voting Closes: Voting will close exactly 90 minutes (2:30 AM PDT/UTC-7) before the start of the ISSM Business Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Elections will be conducted via a secure online voting system, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all voting members. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for each position will be elected. More information will be provided when the system opens.
Important dates
March 1: Call for expression of Interest
April 1: Deadline for expression of interest
May 19: Announcement about nominated candidates and call for self- nominations
May 19 – June 9: Self-nomination period.
July 21: Candidate information is made available on the ISSM website and via email to all members
August 2: Cut off dates for members to have active membership in order to vote
September 1: Announcement that Voting is Now Open
September 1 – September 28: Voting period, closes 60 minutes before the virtual ISSM Business Meeting
September 28: Announcement of election results at the virtual ISSM Business Meeting.
ISSM Business Meeting
The ISSM Business Meeting will take place virtually via Zoom on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM PDT/ 11:00 UTC (view in your time zone).
The agenda and related documents are available in the members-only section of the ISSM website (login required). We encourage all members to attend and take part.
