John Harrichand | Health Professions | Best Paper Award

Best Paper Award

John Harrichand
Montclair State University

John Harrichand
Affiliation Montclair State University
Country United States
Scopus ID 57221981170
Documents 18
Citations 143
h-index 5
Subject Area Health Professions
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-3336-2062

John Harrichand is presented in this academic recognition profile in connection with the Best Paper Award at the International Popular Scientist Awards. His supplied academic profile identifies Montclair State University in the United States as his institutional affiliation and Health Professions as his primary subject area. The bibliometric information provided for this profile includes 18 documents, 143 citations, and an h-index of 5. These indicators offer a quantitative overview of the research activity represented in the supplied Scopus profile information. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents John Harrichand, affiliated with Montclair State University, United States, in the context of the Best Paper Award conferred through the International Popular Scientist Awards. The supplied bibliometric profile reports 18 indexed documents, 143 citations, and an h-index of 5, providing an overview of the research output and citation activity associated with the identified Scopus author record. The stated subject area is Health Professions, a broad interdisciplinary field concerned with healthcare practice, professional development, education, and the delivery of health services. The profile summarizes the available institutional and bibliometric information while distinguishing supplied publication records from independently verified authorship information. [1]

Keywords

  • John Harrichand
  • Best Paper Award
  • International Popular Scientist Awards
  • Montclair State University

Introduction

The Best Paper Award recognizes scholarly contributions through an emphasis on the quality, relevance, originality, and potential significance of academic work. Recognition within an international academic awards framework provides an opportunity to highlight research communication and the broader value of scholarly contributions. This profile documents the supplied academic indicators and institutional information for John Harrichand in relation to this recognition. [1]

Research Profile

John Harrichand is identified in the supplied profile information as a researcher affiliated with Montclair State University in the United States. His stated subject classification is Health Professions. This academic area encompasses multiple disciplines concerned with the preparation, professional activities, and continuing development of healthcare practitioners. Research in this field may address professional competencies, healthcare systems, health education, service delivery, and evidence-informed practice.

Research Contributions

Research contributions in the Health Professions are evaluated through their relevance to professional knowledge, methodological quality, originality, and potential application in academic or practical settings. Scholarly work in this domain can contribute to the understanding of healthcare practice, professional education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of approaches that respond to changing healthcare requirements.

Publications

Scholarly publications provide an important record of academic research, allowing findings to be examined, evaluated, cited, and incorporated into subsequent investigations. The supplied bibliographic information contains the following five journal articles. Their bibliographic details are reproduced for reference, but their authorship by John Harrichand has not been established from the information supplied. They should not be included in his verified publication count without confirmation against the correct author profile.

Research Impact

Research impact can be considered through scholarly citations, publication dissemination, academic collaboration, and the relevance of research findings to professional practice. Citation analysis provides one quantitative indication of how scholarly work is referenced within the academic literature. The supplied Scopus information reports 143 citations across 18 documents and an h-index of 5 for the identified profile. These values offer a snapshot of the reported research indicators, although citation counts and author-profile metrics may change as databases are updated. [1]

Award Suitability

The Best Paper Award recognizes scholarly work that demonstrates academic relevance, research quality, originality, and meaningful contributions to a particular field of study. Evaluation of a paper generally considers the clarity of its research objectives, appropriateness of methodology, strength of evidence, significance of findings, and contribution to existing literature.

Conclusion

The Best Paper Award profile presents John Harrichand of Montclair State University, United States, in the context of the International Popular Scientist Awards. The supplied Scopus information reports 18 documents, 143 citations, and an h-index of 5, with Health Professions identified as the subject area. These indicators provide a concise quantitative description of the supplied academic profile and establish a foundation for further scholarly evaluation.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: John Harrichand, Author ID 57221981170. Scopus. Supplied author-profile information: 18 documents, 143 citations, and h-index 5.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57221981170
  2. Hrib, J., Sirc, J., Lesny, P., Hobzova, R., Duskova-Smrckova, M., Michalek, J., & Smucler, R. (2017). Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-016-5818-y
  3. Lippert, J., Šmucler, R., & Vlk, M. (2013). Fractional carbon dioxide laser improves nodular basal cell carcinoma treatment with photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinate. Dermatologic Surgery.
    ttps://doi.org/10.1111/dsu.12242
  4. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identifier: 0000-0002-3336-2062.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3336-2062
  5. International Popular Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Official awards website.
    https://popularscientist.com/

Adnan Said | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Adnan Said
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Adnan Said
Affiliation University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Country United States
Scopus Id 35582909600
Documents 107
Citation 5,510
h-index 35
Subject Area Medicine
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
Orcid 0000-0001-9944-4071

Adnan Said is a medicine researcher affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the United States. The researcher profile supplied for this article lists 107 documents, 5,510 citations, and an h-index of 35 in Scopus, with research activity represented across hepatology, interventional radiology, liver transplantation, portal hypertension, and related clinical and translational areas. The publication record includes collaborative studies addressing transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver fibrosis, and transplantation. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the research record of Adnan Said, whose supplied Scopus profile contains 107 documents, 5,510 citations, and an h-index of 35. His publication contributions represented in the supplied record focus substantially on liver-related clinical research, including portal hypertension, TIPS, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver transplantation, hepatic fibrosis, and associated diagnostic and therapeutic questions. The listed publications also demonstrate collaboration across multidisciplinary research groups involving hepatology, interventional radiology, transplantation, nuclear medicine, and related clinical sciences. [1]

Keywords

Adnan Said; Medicine; Hepatology; Liver Disease; Portal Hypertension; TIPS; Liver Transplantation; Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Liver Fibrosis; Interventional Radiology; Clinical Research; Translational Medicine; Research Impact.

Introduction

Research in hepatology and liver medicine encompasses complex interactions between chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, transplantation, vascular interventions, and complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding. Contemporary clinical investigation in these areas frequently combines patient outcomes, procedural variables, diagnostic imaging, and translational approaches. The publications supplied for this profile place Adnan Said within this multidisciplinary research environment, with several studies examining outcomes associated with TIPS and liver transplantation. [2]

Research Profile

The supplied bibliometric information identifies Adnan Said as a medicine researcher with a Scopus author identifier of 35582909600. The stated profile includes 107 documents, 5,510 citations, and an h-index of 35. These indicators describe the publication and citation record supplied for this recognition page and should be interpreted in the context of the coverage, indexing practices, author-disambiguation procedures, and update timing of the relevant database. [1]

The supplied publications demonstrate substantial collaborative authorship. The listed studies involve investigators from different clinical and research specialties and include multi-author ALTA Group investigations. Such collaboration is particularly relevant to complex liver-care research, where procedural outcomes, patient characteristics, imaging, transplantation, and clinical management may require integrated expertise.

Research Contributions

The supplied publications identify several recurring research themes. One area concerns outcomes following TIPS, a procedure used in the management of selected complications of portal hypertension. A 2025 ALTA Group study examined portal hypertensive gastropathy and MELD-Na score in relation to recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding after TIPS. [1]

Another contribution concerns changes in platelet count following TIPS creation. The 2023 study was conducted by the ALTA Group and investigated platelet-count changes after the procedure, contributing to the broader evaluation of physiological and clinical outcomes associated with TIPS. [2]

Publications

The following publications are drawn from the supplied Crossref-indexed publication information and represent selected research contributions associated with Adnan Said.

  1. Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy and MELD-Na Score Predict Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding After TIPSS: An ALTA Group Study. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
  2. Change in Platelet Count after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation: An Advancing Liver Therapeutic Approaches (ALTA) Group Study. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
  3. The impact of right atrial pressure on outcomes in patients undergoing TIPS, an ALTA group study. Hepatology.
  4. Staging Liver Fibrosis by Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor Positron Emission Tomography in a Human-sized Swine Model. Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
  5. Utilization of hepatitis C viremic donors for liver transplant recipients without hepatitis C. A veterans transplant center report. Transplant Infectious Disease.

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus metrics of 5,510 citations and an h-index of 35 provide bibliometric measures of the visibility and citation history associated with the identified author profile. [1] Bibliometric indicators are quantitative measures and do not independently establish the clinical effectiveness, methodological quality, or practical significance of individual studies.

Within the supplied publication sample, the research addresses clinically relevant questions concerning TIPS, portal hypertension, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemodynamic factors, liver fibrosis imaging, and transplantation. The combination of clinical studies, collaborative group research, and translational investigation indicates engagement with multiple dimensions of liver medicine. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Award Suitability

For the purposes of the International Popular Scientist Awards, the supplied record provides several documented elements relevant to an academic recognition profile: a substantial indexed publication record, reported citation activity, an h-index of 35, and research contributions in medicine. The selected publications demonstrate work in liver-related clinical and translational research, including TIPS outcomes, portal hypertension, liver fibrosis imaging, and transplantation. [1]–[5]

Conclusion

Adnan Said’s supplied academic profile represents a research portfolio in medicine with notable emphasis on hepatology, liver-related interventions, transplantation, portal hypertension, and translational imaging. The stated Scopus record comprises 107 documents, 5,510 citations, and an h-index of 35. The selected publications further document participation in collaborative investigations addressing TIPS outcomes, gastrointestinal bleeding, platelet changes, hemodynamics, liver fibrosis, and transplantation. [1]–[5]

References

  1. Hu, K.; Sedki, M.; Kwong, A.; Kesselman, A.; Kolli, K. P.; Morelli, G.; Spengler, E.; Said, A.; Lai, J.; Desai, A.; et al. (2025). Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy and MELD-Na Score Predict Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding After TIPSS: An ALTA Group Study. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.18362
  2. Wong, R. J.; Ge, J.; Boike, J.; German, M.; Morelli, G.; Spengler, E.; Said, A.; Desai, A.; Couri, T.; Paul, S.; et al. (2023). Change in Platelet Count after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation: An Advancing Liver Therapeutic Approaches (ALTA) Group Study. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2023.04.015
  3. Bommena, S.; Mahmud, N.; Boike, J. R.; Thornburg, B. G.; Kolli, K. P.; Lai, J. C.; German, M.; Morelli, G.; Spengler, E.; Said, A.; et al. (2023). The impact of right atrial pressure on outcomes in patients undergoing TIPS, an ALTA group study. Hepatology.
    https://doi.org/10.1097/HEP.0000000000000283
  4. Pirasteh, A.; Periyasamy, S.; Meudt, J. J.; Lui, Y.; Lee, L. M.; Schachtschneider, K. M.; Schook, L. B.; Gaba, R. C.; Mao, L.; Said, A.; et al. (2022). Staging Liver Fibrosis by Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor Positron Emission Tomography in a Human-sized Swine Model. Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
    https://doi.org/10.2967/jnumed.121.263736
  5. Said, A.; Weiss, M.; Varhelyi, A.; Farago, R.; Ballweg, C.; Rice, J.; Agarwal, P.; Fernandez, L.; Foley, D. (2021). Utilization of hepatitis C viremic donors for liver transplant recipients without hepatitis C. A veterans transplant center report. Transplant Infectious Disease.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/tid.13466
  6. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Adnan Said, Author ID 35582909600. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=35582909600

Alaa Al-Masud | Medicine | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Alaa Al-Masud
Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman Univeristy

Alaa Al-Masud
Affiliation Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman Univeristy
Country Saudi Arabia
Scopus ID 56181242600
Documents 8
Citations 145
h-index 6
Subject Area Medicine
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-0758-9818

Alaa Al-Masud is a researcher affiliated with Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman Univeristy in Saudi Arabia whose scholarly record includes work spanning biomedical and health-related research alongside interdisciplinary studies involving biomaterials, adsorption processes, environmental applications, and molecular science. The available publication record demonstrates participation in collaborative research addressing contemporary scientific questions, with recent work appearing in peer-reviewed journals and including publications indexed through major scholarly research platforms. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the research activities and scholarly contributions associated with Alaa Al-Masud. The available record includes publications addressing subjects such as post-bariatric changes in body composition and inflammation, skeletal metastatic niches, nanomaterial-assisted adsorption, and the use of modified biological materials for removal of organic dyes from water. These studies illustrate an interdisciplinary research orientation connecting medicine and molecular science with materials and environmental applications. [1] [2] [3]

Keywords

Alaa Al-Masud, Innovative Research Award, Medicine, biomedical research, molecular science, biomaterials, chitosan, adsorption, environmental research, metabolic health, inflammation, metastatic niche, interdisciplinary research, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction

Contemporary biomedical research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches that connect clinical questions with molecular, materials, environmental, and computational methods. Within this context, the publication record associated with Alaa Al-Masud reflects collaborative research across several scientific themes. The identified works include research in metabolic health following sleeve gastrectomy, cancer biology, adsorption science, and the development of modified biomaterials for environmental remediation. [1] [2]

The diversity of these studies is relevant to the evaluation of an innovation-oriented research profile because innovation can arise through the application of established scientific principles to new materials, biological systems, analytical frameworks, or multidisciplinary problems. The documented publications provide evidence of engagement with such research questions while also demonstrating collaboration among researchers from different scientific backgrounds. [3] [4]

Research Profile

The available scholarly metrics identify 8 documents, 145 citations, and an h-index of 6 in the supplied researcher record. These indicators provide quantitative context for the visibility of the research output, although bibliometric indicators are best interpreted alongside publication quality, research relevance, collaboration, methodological contribution, and broader scholarly significance. [1]

  • Research domain: Medicine and interdisciplinary biomedical science.
  • Scopus author identifier: 56181242600.
  • Reported documents: 8.
  • Reported citations: 145.
  • Reported h-index: 6.
  • Research collaborations include biomedical, molecular, materials, and environmental science topics.

Research Contributions

A notable component of the publication record concerns metabolic and inflammatory outcomes associated with sleeve gastrectomy. The 2026 study in Metabolites examines longitudinal changes in body composition, resting metabolic rate, and inflammation and considers their associations with dietary polyunsaturated fatty acid balance. This work addresses clinically relevant questions concerning physiological changes following bariatric surgery and the interaction between nutritional factors and metabolic outcomes. [1]

Publications

  1. Longitudinal Changes in Body Composition, Resting Metabolic Rate, and Inflammation After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Associations with Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Balance. Metabolites, 2026.
  2. From Bone Marrow Reserve to Metastatic Niche: How Neutrophil-Lineage Cells Shape Skeletal Colonization. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026.
  3. Advanced biomaterial of crosslinked chitosan-citrate/SnO2 nanoparticles for organic dye removal: insight into physicochemical and adsorption characteristics. Polymer Bulletin, 2025.
  4. Chitosan polymer-loaded chemically treated mango (Mangifera indica L.) peel biomass for the adsorption of safranin O dye using Box-Behnken design. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2025.
  5. Chitosan/Acid Modified Olive Tree (Olea europaea) Leaves as Sustainable Adsorbent for Organic Dye Removal from Water: Adsorption Modeling and Optimization by Box-Behnken Design. International Journal of Environmental Research, 2025.

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric record reports 145 citations across 8 documents, with an h-index of 6. These measures indicate that the research output has received scholarly attention within the indexed research literature. Citation counts, however, vary according to database coverage, publication age, field-specific citation practices, and indexing policies; consequently, they should be considered descriptive rather than a standalone assessment of research quality. [1]

Award Suitability

The documented research record provides a reasonable basis for consideration under an Innovative Research Award category within the International Popular Scientist Awards. Relevant characteristics include participation in peer-reviewed research, interdisciplinary collaboration, application of experimental and modelling techniques, and investigation of scientific problems with potential biomedical or environmental relevance. [1] [3]

  • Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarly publication.
  • Research addressing contemporary biomedical and molecular questions.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration involving medicine, molecular science, materials, and environmental applications.
  • Use of advanced biomaterials and experimental optimization methods in selected studies.
  • Documented citation and h-index indicators supporting scholarly visibility.

Award suitability should ultimately be determined through the applicable nomination, review, and evaluation procedures of the International Popular Scientist Awards, including verification of the researcher’s current scholarly record and supporting documentation.

Conclusion

Alaa Al-Masud’s supplied academic record presents an interdisciplinary body of research with connections to medicine, molecular science, biomaterials, and environmental applications. The documented publications address metabolic and inflammatory changes, cancer-related skeletal colonization, and innovative adsorption materials, while the reported bibliometric indicators provide additional context regarding scholarly visibility. Taken together, these characteristics support consideration of the researcher for an Innovative Research Award, subject to formal assessment and verification by the awarding organization.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Alaa Al-Masud, Author ID 56181242600. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56181242600
  2. Hamza, F. N., Zhra, M., Holail, J., Alotab, S., Alshater, S., Al-Masud, A. A., & Mohammad, K. S. (2026). From Bone Marrow Reserve to Metastatic Niche: How Neutrophil-Lineage Cells Shape Skeletal Colonization. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 27.
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms27135975
  3. Abdulhameed, A. S., Abdullah, S., Al-Masud, A. A., Abualhaija, M., & Algburi, S. (2025). Advanced biomaterial of crosslinked chitosan-citrate/SnO2 nanoparticles for organic dye removal: insight into physicochemical and adsorption characteristics. Polymer Bulletin.
    DOI: 10.1007/s00289-025-05807-2
  4. Abdulhameed, A. S., Abdullah, S., Al-Masud, A. A., Abualhaija, M., & Algburi, S. (2025). Chitosan polymer-loaded chemically treated mango (Mangifera indica L.) peel biomass for the adsorption of safranin O dye using Box-Behnken design. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.
    DOI: 10.1007/s13399-025-06669-4
  5. Abdulhameed, A. S., Al Omari, R. H., Al-Masud, A. A., Abualhaija, M., Abdullah, S., & Algburi, S. (2025). Chitosan/Acid Modified Olive Tree (Olea europaea) Leaves as Sustainable Adsorbent for Organic Dye Removal from Water: Adsorption Modeling and Optimization by Box-Behnken Design. International Journal of Environmental Research.
    DOI: 10.1007/s41742-024-00737-9
  6. Mohammad, G., Alzaben, A. S., Alshuweishi, Y., Faludah, S. F., Al-Sharafa, M., Alothman, S., Altalhi, A. S., Aljasser, D. S., ALShamri, D. F., Al Shlwi, S., et al. (2026). Longitudinal Changes in Body Composition, Resting Metabolic Rate, and Inflammation After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Associations with Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Balance. Metabolites.
    DOI: 10.3390/metabo16090664

Panagiotis Tsikouras | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Research Excellence Award

Panagiotis Tsikouras
Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece

Panagiotis Tsikouras
Affiliation Democritus University of Thrace
Country Greece
Scopus ID 6603369040
Documents 211
Citations 2,387
h-index 23
Subject Area Medicine
Event International Popular Scientist Awards

Panagiotis Tsikouras is a medical researcher affiliated with Democritus University of Thrace in Greece. His indexed research record comprises 211 documents, with 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23 according to the supplied Scopus profile information. These indicators provide a bibliometric context for considering his research activity and suitability for recognition under the Research Excellence Award. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the research record of Panagiotis Tsikouras, affiliated with Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, in the field of medicine. The supplied Scopus information records 211 documents, 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23. His indexed output includes research and review literature addressing clinical and translational topics, including venous thromboembolism prevention in pregnancy, assisted reproductive technology, artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making, and prevention of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies. [1] [2] [3]

Keywords

Panagiotis Tsikouras; Research Excellence Award; Medicine; Medical Research; Democritus University of Thrace; Clinical Research; Reproductive Medicine; Maternal-Fetal Medicine; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; Venous Thromboembolism; Preterm Delivery; Scopus; Research Impact.

Introduction

Research excellence in medicine encompasses sustained scholarly productivity, methodological rigor, contribution to clinical knowledge, collaboration and the translation of evidence into improved understanding of health and disease. Bibliometric indicators can provide one quantitative perspective on research activity, although they are most appropriately interpreted alongside the nature, quality and relevance of individual publications. The Scopus profile supplied for Panagiotis Tsikouras identifies an established publication record and citation impact within the medical research literature. [1][2] [3]

Research Profile

Panagiotis Tsikouras is associated with Democritus University of Thrace in Greece and is represented in the Scopus database under Author ID 6603369040. The supplied profile reports 211 indexed documents, 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23. The citation count is reported as being associated with 2,340 citing documents in the supplied profile information. [1]

Research Contributions

The available publication records illustrate several areas of medical research contribution. One review examines recommendations from clinical guidelines for preventing venous thromboembolism in pregnant women with inherited thrombophilia, reflecting the importance of evidence-based approaches to maternal health and thrombosis prevention. [2]

Publications

The supplied Scopus information identifies 211 documents in the researcher’s indexed record. Among the publications specifically provided are the following:

  • Recommendations from guidelines for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in pregnant women with inherited thrombophilia — review article. [2]
  • Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Bridging Prediction and Clinical Judgment — review article. [3]
  • Comparative Effectiveness of Pessary Placement, Cervical Cerclage, or Expectant Management in Preventing Preterm Delivery in Twin Pregnancies — article published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine in 2026. [4]

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus metrics report 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23 across 211 documents. These indicators suggest that the research record has received sustained scholarly attention within the indexed literature. [1] Citation metrics, however, vary by field, publication type and database coverage and should therefore be interpreted as complementary indicators rather than as standalone measures of research quality.

Award Suitability

The Research Excellence Award is intended to recognize sustained scholarly activity and meaningful contributions to a defined research field. Based on the supplied profile, Panagiotis Tsikouras presents several characteristics relevant to such an assessment, including an established indexed publication record, a reported h-index of 23, 2,387 citations and publications addressing clinically significant questions in medicine. [1]

Conclusion

Panagiotis Tsikouras has a substantial indexed medical research record associated with Democritus University of Thrace in Greece. The supplied Scopus information records 211 documents, 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23. His identified publications cover clinically relevant subjects including thrombosis prevention in pregnancy, reproductive medicine, preterm delivery and explainable artificial intelligence. [1] [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Panagiotis Tsikouras, Author ID 6603369040. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/6603369040
  2. Rath, W. H., Tsikouras, P. N., & Pecks, U. (n.d.). Recommendations from guidelines for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in pregnant women with inherited thrombophilia. Review article. Bibliographic details should be verified against the publisher’s final record.
  3. Kritsotaki, N., Diamantidis, D., Koutlaki, N. G., Machairiotis, N., Tsikouras, P. N., et al. (n.d.). Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Bridging Prediction and Clinical Judgment. Review article. Bibliographic details should be verified against the publisher’s final record.
  4. Pagkaki, C., Kritsotaki, N., Bothou, A., Teíchmann, A. T., Tsikouras, P. N., et al. (2026). Comparative Effectiveness of Pessary Placement, Cervical Cerclage, or Expectant Management in Preventing Preterm Delivery in Twin Pregnancies.

Bruno Michel | Health Professions | Excellence in Research Award

Prof. Dr. Bruno Michel | Health Professions | Excellence in Research Award

Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg | France

Prof. Dr. Bruno Michel is an academic and researcher specializing in public health, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacoeconomics, with extensive professional experience in hospital and academic environments. His research focuses on optimizing medication use, improving patient safety, and enhancing healthcare efficiency through evidence-based approaches. He actively integrates big data and artificial intelligence into clinical decision-support systems to identify high-risk prescriptions and strengthen pharmaceutical interventions. With a strong record of scientific contributions, his publication metrics include an h-index of 14, over 818 citations, and 81 indexed documents, reflecting significant research impact. He contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration, academic mentoring, and innovation in healthcare systems.

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Yamini Krishna | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yamini Krishna | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Royal Liverpool University Hospital | United Kingdom

Dr. Yamini Krishna is a clinician-scientist specializing in ophthalmic pathology, integrating diagnostic expertise with translational research in ocular oncology. Her work focuses on tumour pathology, immune microenvironment profiling, and biomarker discovery using advanced techniques such as transcriptomics and digital pathology. She has contributed significantly to scientific literature with 33 publications, achieving 592 citations and an h-index of 13, reflecting strong research impact. Her contributions have advanced diagnostic standards, including cancer reporting datasets. She is actively involved in international collaborations, scientific dissemination, editorial responsibilities, and the mentorship of trainees, supporting academic development and innovation in pathology and vision science.

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Federica Tonon | Medicine | Research Excellence Distinction Award

Dr. Federica Tonon | Medicine | Research Excellence Distinction Award

Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI) | Italy 

Dr. Federica Tonon is a biomedical researcher specializing in molecular biology, translational medicine, and clinical data science, with research focusing on cancer biology, hepatocellular carcinoma, endocrine pathways, and the renin–angiotensin system. Her work integrates advanced experimental models including zebrafish, murine systems, and stem cell technologies to investigate disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic strategies. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects combining laboratory research and clinical data management, supporting precision medicine approaches. Her scholarly impact includes 845 citations across 748 documents, with 38 Document and an h-index of 17, reflecting sustained contributions to biomedical research, innovation, and scientific advancement.

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Iacopo Cappellini | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Iacopo Cappellini | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

  University of Florence, Italy

Dr. Iacopo Cappellini  is an experienced Consultant in Anesthesia and Intensive Care with a strong academic and clinical background in critical care medicine. He currently serves in a mixed medical-surgical ICU, with expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries across multiple specialties, including cardiovascular and thoracic anesthesia, organ transplantation, and trauma care.

Profile:

Academic & Research Background:

  • PhD in Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, University of Florence (2018)
    Thesis: “Diaphragmatic function in Anesthesia and ICU: Role of ultrasonography in assessing postoperative residual curarization”

  • II Level Master’s in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Milano-Bicocca (2021)

  • Over 30 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals (PubMed indexed)

  • Co-investigator and author in multiple studies on ECMO, diaphragm ultrasonography, mechanical ventilation, COVID-19 ARDS, and REBOA

  • Visiting Fellowships and Research Appointments in:

    • University of Illinois Chicago

    • Brown University

    • Monash University

    • Mount Sinai Hospital, NY

Key Clinical Experience:

  • Consultant in mixed ICUs (20 beds), advanced anesthesia for:

    • Robotic GI, thoracic, ENT, orthopedic, urology, pediatric surgeries

    • Cardiovascular & thoracic procedures, heart/lung transplants (adult and pediatric)

  • Extensive procedural skills: regional blocks, ECMO/ECCOR, EIT, advanced airway management, echocardiography

  • Emergency Medical Doctor for EMS (Prehospital trauma and ACLS scenarios)

  • Involved in regional organ donation (DBD) protocol development in Tuscany

Publications & Contributions:

  • Over 30 scientific articles including:

    • Anesthesia Research (MDPI), Emergency Care Journal, BMJ Open, Methods and Protocols, Frontiers in Medicine, European Journal of Anesthesiology

  • Recent titles:

    • “Assessment of Visual Function in Patients Undergoing Prone Positioning for COVID-19 ARDS” (2025)

    • “Electrical Impedance Tomography and AI in Respiratory Monitoring” (2024)

    • “Dehumanization in ICUs vs Standard Wards: A Cross-sectional Study” (2024)

  • Contributor to international COVID-19 ICU collaborations (ICU-RER Network)

Certifications & Training:

  • ACLS, PALS, ATLS, ITLS, ABLS, NALS, EPLS certified

  • European Society of Anesthesiology: EDAIC certified

  • Trained in critical care ultrasonography, advanced life support, trauma management

  • Regular faculty for academic anesthesia courses at the University of Florence

Honors and Awards:

  • 🏅 Best Scientific Contribution, 66th National SIAARTI Congress (2012) – for research on KPC outbreak in ICU settings

Technical Proficiency:

  • R, RStudio (biostatistics, machine learning in clinical research)

  • Familiarity with Python ML libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow)

  • MS Office, academic databases, CRO collaboration experience

Professional Affiliations:

  • SIAARTI (Italy), ESA (Europe), GMC (UK)

  • Collaborator with Clinical Research Organizations in observational studies (septic shock, ICU outcomes)

Citation Metrics Summary:

  • Total Citations: 467

  • Citing Documents: 448

  • Total Publications: 25

  • h-index: 12

Publication Top Notes:

1. Status of Sepsis Care in European Hospitals: Results from an International Cross-Sectional Survey
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2025
Citations: 2 | Article Type: Review | Access: Open Access

2. Electrical Impedance Tomography, Artificial Intelligence, and Variable Ventilation: Transforming Respiratory Monitoring and Treatment in Critical Care
Journal Name Not Specified, 2025
Citations: 5 | Article Type: Review | Access: Open Access

 

Nuru Noor | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nuru Noor | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Clinical Lecturer University of Cambridge United Kingdom

Dr. Nuru Noor, a distinguished academic gastroenterologist, combines clinical expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with an academic focus on innovative drug development and clinical trials. Based at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals, UK, Dr. Noor strives to improve the quality of life for IBD patients by translating research findings into impactful clinical applications. 🌟

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Education

Dr. Noor holds an impressive array of qualifications: a BSc, BMBS, MPhil, MRCP, PhD, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGC Med Ed). Their academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing both clinical and academic excellence. 🎓

Experience

Dr. Noor is currently a Clinical Lecturer in Gastroenterology at the University of Cambridge and a Postdoctoral Researcher in Clinical Trials at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Clinical Trials Unit, University College London. They serve as Principal Investigator for PROFILE, a multi-center RCT for Crohn’s disease patients, and contribute to several prestigious committees, including NICE medical expert reviews and the NIHR EME funding committee. 🩺

Research Interests

Dr. Noor’s research focuses on developing innovative approaches to drug development and clinical trials, particularly for IBD. This includes precision medicine, trial methodology, and improving treatment outcomes for patients through cutting-edge translational research. 🔬

Awards

Dr. Noor’s outstanding contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including:

  • British Society of Gastroenterology Clinical Research Award (2024) 🏆
  • Academy of Medical Sciences Best Research Abstract Award (2024)
  • ECCO Investigator-Initiated Study of the Year Team Award (2024)
  • Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Croom Medal (2022)

Publications Top Notes:

Dr. Noor has authored over 60 PubMed-indexed publications and contributed to 3 book chapters. Their works span highly regarded journals in gastroenterology, clinical trials, and IBD research. Key publications include:

British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults

Cancer incidence, mortality, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life years for 29 cancer groups from 2010 to 2019: a systematic analysis …

ECCO guidelines on therapeutics in ulcerative colitis: medical treatment

The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

ECCO guidelines on therapeutics in Crohn’s disease: surgical treatment

Global, regional, and national progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 for neonatal and child health: all-cause and cause-specific mortality findings from the Global …

Global, regional, and national burden of colorectal cancer and its risk factors, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

A biomarker-stratified comparison of top-down versus accelerated step-up treatment strategies for patients with newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease (PROFILE): a multicentre, open …

Ikechukwu Moses | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Ikechukwu Moses | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Scientist  Federal University of Sao Paulo  Brazil
Ikechukwu B. Moses, Ph.D., is a passionate researcher in the field of Microbiology, specializing in antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases. Currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Division of Infectious Diseases, Paulista School of Medicine, UNIFESP, in São Paulo, Brazil, he combines academic rigor with a commitment to finding innovative solutions in veterinary and medical microbiology.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Moses earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in 2019. He also holds an M.Sc. in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University (2014) and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the same institution (2008). His educational journey reflects a deep dedication to the field of Microbiology.

Experience 💼

Dr. Moses has diverse experience in academia and research. Since 2021, he has been a CAPES Young Talent International Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UNIFESP. He previously served as an International Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia (2022-2023), and as a Lecturer I at Ebonyi State University, Nigeria (2019-2021).

Research Interests 🔬

His research interests encompass antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and various fields of microbiology, including veterinary, pharmaceutical, and medical microbiology. Dr. Moses focuses on understanding how microorganisms evade immune responses and exploring alternative therapeutic approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Moses has received several prestigious awards, including:

  • Global One Health Community Travel Grant for early-career scientists to attend the 8th World One Health Congress, Cape Town, South Africa (2024).
  • ESCMID Förderverein Grant to attend the 34th ESCMID Global Congress, Barcelona, Spain (2023/2024).
  • CAPES Young Talent International Fellowship in Emerging, Infectious, and Neglected Diseases, UNIFESP, São Paulo, Brazil (2020/2021; 2023/2024).

Publications Top Notes 📚 :

Dr. Moses has contributed significantly to his field through various publications, including: