Hala Raslan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Hala Raslan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Paper Award

Doctor National Research Centre Egypt

Dr. Hala Mohamed Zaki Raslan is a distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at the National Research Centre, where she also serves as a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Her extensive expertise spans decades, with significant contributions to clinical practice, research, and academia.

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Education 🎓

  • M.B.B.Ch (1985), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University – Graduated with Very Good and Honor.
  • M.Sc. in Internal Medicine (1990), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University – Thesis: Plasma Fibronectin and Serum Procollagen III Peptide in Hypertension.
  • M.D. in Internal Medicine (1997), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University – Thesis: Dyslipidemia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Experience 🏥

  • Professor of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, National Research Centre.
  • Consultant of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Medical Services Unit, National Research Centre.
  • Supervises M.Sc. and M.D. theses, shaping the next generation of medical professionals.
  • Member and treasurer of the Egyptian Society of Internal Medicine.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Cardiovascular risk factors (conventional and non-conventional).
  • Secondary osteoporosis in adults.
  • Biomarkers for rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes-related complications.
  • Genetic contributions to autoimmune diseases.

Awards 🏆

  • Contributor to multiple nationally and internationally funded research projects.
  • Reviewer for prestigious journals such as Archive of Medical Science, Genes and Immunity, and Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis.
  • Associate Editor of the Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism and risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Precision phenotyping in heart failure and pattern clustering of ultrasound data for the assessment of diastolic dysfunction

Potential value of circulating microRNA-126 and microRNA-210 as biomarkers for type 2 diabetes with coronary artery disease

Association of angiotensin converting enzyme gene (I/D) polymorphism with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

Malondialdehyde and coenzyme Q10 in platelets and serum in type 2 diabetes mellitus: correlation with glycemic control

Assessment of the− 174G/C (rs1800795) and− 572G/C (rs1800796) interleukin 6 gene polymorphisms in Egyptian patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Clinical features of Behcet’s disease in Egypt

Pasquale Viggiano | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Pasquale Viggiano | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ricercatore University of Bari: Universita degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro Italy

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Pasquale Viggiano, born on January 31, 1990, in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, is a distinguished ophthalmologist and researcher. With a robust academic background and practical expertise, he is currently a researcher in Ophthalmology at the Department of Biomedicine Translation and Neuroscience, University of Bari “Aldo Moro.”

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Education

🎓 Residency in Ophthalmology (2016-2020): University G. D’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Italy, guided by Prof. Leonardo Mastropasqua and Prof. Paolo Carpineto.
🎓 Medical Degree (2009-2015): Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. Graduated on October 19, 2015.
🎓 Fellowship in Cataract Surgery (2023): Eye Research Center and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Chennai, India.

Experience

🔬 Current Position:

  • Since 2022: Researcher Ophthalmologist, University of Bari “Aldo Moro.”
    🩺 Past Roles:
  • 2021: Researcher at IRCCS-Fondazione Bietti, Rome.
  • 2014-2015: Internships in Ophthalmology and Anesthesiology at Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome.

Research Interests

🔍 Dr. Viggiano’s research focuses on:

  • Advanced optical coherence tomography (OCT).
  • Vascular changes in macular diseases.
  • Innovations in cataract and retinal surgery.

Awards

🏆 Nominee for excellence in clinical ophthalmology and scientific research.

Publications Top Notes:

📚 Highlighted Publications:

Borrelli E, Viggiano P et al., “In Vivo Mapping of the Choriocapillaris in Healthy Eyes.” Ophthalmology Retina, 2019. DOI.

Cited by: Numerous retinal imaging studies.

Borrelli E, Viggiano P, Mastropasqua R., “Vascular Changes in Age-Related Macular Degeneration.” Ann Eye Sci, 2019.

Cited by: Over 20 AMD-focused articles.

Boscia G, Viggiano P et al., “Choroidal Remodeling Following Different Anti-VEGF Therapies in Neovascular AMD.” Scientific Reports, 2024.

Cited by: Studies on anti-VEGF therapies.