Kostas Stylianou | Nephrology | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kostas Stylianou | Nephrology | Research Excellence Award

Nephrology Dept | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kostas Stylianou is a clinician scientist in nephrology whose work integrates advanced clinical practice with translational research on complex kidney disorders. His academic and professional experience spans leadership in nephrology units, extensive involvement in multidisciplinary kidney care, and contributions to national and international scientific initiatives. His research focuses on the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying familial and chronic kidney diseases of unclear origin, with particular emphasis on collagen IV nephropathies, Alport-related conditions, LCAT deficiency syndromes, and other inherited glomerular disorders. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of molecular pathways such as PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in autoimmune kidney disease and has advanced the study of cardiorenal interactions through clinical and biomarker-based investigations. His work includes detailed analysis of kidney biopsies using electron microscopy and integration of genomic and proteomic profiling to improve diagnostic precision. Dr. Stylianou participates in major collaborative projects addressing rare genetic nephropathies and contributes to multicentre clinical trials exploring novel therapeutic approaches in nephrology. He is widely recognized for his scientific output, editorial responsibilities, and reviewing activities across high-impact journals. His expertise is further reflected in the organization of national and international nephrology conferences and in his longstanding role in medical education, where he trains undergraduate students, postgraduate learners, and nephrology trainees. Through his combined clinical, research, and academic commitments, he has established a strong reputation in genetic kidney disease research, cardiorenal medicine, and evidence-based nephrology practice.

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Singh, A. K., Carroll, K., Perkovic, V., Solomon, S., Jha, V., Johansen, K. L., Lopes, … & MMJJV. (2021). Daprodustat for the treatment of anemia in patients undergoing dialysis. NEJM Group, 385(25), 2325–2335.

Barratt, J., Lafayette, R., Kristensen, J., Stone, A., Cattran, D., Floege, J., Tesar, V., … & others. (2023). Results from part A of the multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled NefIgArd trial, which evaluated targeted-release formulation of budesonide for the treatment of IgA nephropathy. Kidney International, 103(2), 391–402.

Carrero, J. J., Kyriazis, J., Sonmez, A., Tzanakis, I., Qureshi, A. R., Stenvinkel, P., … & others. (2012). Prolactin levels, endothelial dysfunction, and the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with CKD. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 7(2), 207–215.

Fysaraki, M., Samonis, G., Valachis, A., Daphnis, E., Karageorgopoulos, D. E., … & others. (2013). Incidence, clinical, microbiological features and outcome of bloodstream infections in patients undergoing hemodialysis. International Journal of Medical Sciences, 10(12), 1632–1638.

Andrianaki, A. M., Kyrmizi, I., Thanopoulou, K., Baldin, C., Drakos, E., … & others. (2018). Iron restriction inside macrophages regulates pulmonary host defense against Rhizopus species. Nature Communications, 9(1), 3333.

Ana M. Gonzalez Ramos | Gender and Health | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ana M. Gonzalez Ramos | Gender and Health | Best Researcher Award

Instituto de Estudios Sociales Avanzados – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas | Spain

Dr. Ana M. Gonzalez Ramos is an accomplished sociologist whose research illuminates the intersections of gender, technology, health, and professional careers within contemporary societies. Her work integrates gender studies with socio-technology, examining how digital environments, biomedical frameworks, workplace structures, and mobility patterns shape the experiences and well-being of diverse populations. She has led and contributed to influential research on sex and gender perspectives in clinical practice, inequalities in health systems, digital culture, feminist technoscience, and gendered transformations in labour markets and academia. An active contributor to international projects, she has advanced knowledge on social determinants of health, psychosocial risks in academic institutions, feminist digital activism, and the implications of technological change for equality. Her scholarship includes a substantial body of publications in high-impact journals and multiple contributions to books addressing gender, leadership, social research methodologies, and contemporary social challenges. She has supervised doctoral research on gender, ICT, care practices, and women’s empowerment, strengthening the next generation of feminist scholarship. Her professional experience includes leadership roles in scientific associations, editorial responsibilities in respected sociology journals, and participation in expert committees shaping the field of gender studies. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, research leadership, and public engagement, she has contributed to advancing equitable scientific practices, enriching sociological theory, and informing policies aimed at reducing gendered inequalities in health, technology, and knowledge production.

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González Ramos, A. M., Serrano del Rosal, R., & Padrón, A. G. (2025). Gender regimes influences on social perception of pain and illness among European citizens. European Sociological Association, Research Network 16 Sociology of Health & Medicine Mid-Term Conference: Health in the Anthropocene: Sociological Analysis, Reflections, and Implications.

González Ramos, A. M., Benazizi, I., & Toledo, A. (2025). Women in biomedical model: The case of the instruments of diagnosis and recommendations (CPG, Clinical Practice Guidelines). European Sociological Association, Research Network 16 Sociology of Health & Medicine Mid-Term Conference: Health in the Anthropocene: Sociological Analysis, Reflections, and Implications.

González Ramos, A. M. (2025). La cultura de la pornografía: del castillo a la pantalla. In La pornografía, un problema social global: Didáctica feminista (ISBN 978-84-1079-009-4). C.S.I.C.

Padrón Armas, A., González Ramos, A., & Serrano-del-Rosal, R. (2025). Understanding health and pain through the gender regime: A multilevel framework from a sociological view. Social Sciences, 14(11), Article 636.

González Ramos, A. M., Gavín Benavent, P., & Isern de Val, S. (2025). La incorporación de la perspectiva de sexo y género en las guías de práctica clínica. Revista Española de Salud Pública.

Mr. Banti Negero Feyisa | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Banti Negero Feyisa | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Mattu University, Ethiopia

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Education 🎓

Benti holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Reproductive Health (2013) and a BSc in Public Health (1999), both from Jimma University, where he also earned a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing (1989). He is currently pursuing a PhD in Reproductive/Public Health at Jimma University, focusing on improving sexual and reproductive health policies and practices in Ethiopia.

Professional Experience 💼

Benti has served as a Lecturer at Mettu University since 2016, teaching and mentoring students in Maternal Health, SRH, and HIV/AIDS education. Previously, he was the Focal Person for IPAS-Ethiopia, coordinating CAC and contraceptive service integration at Mattu University. He also managed community health initiatives with Plan International Ethiopia and held senior academic roles as Dean at Beka and Kea-Med Medical Colleges. Earlier in his career, he served as District Health Manager and Head of Health Centres, leading public health programs and facility management in western Ethiopia.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Benti is skilled in public health program planning, training coordination, monitoring & evaluation, and community health project management. He is also adept in clinical mentoring, research proposal development, and supervisory roles in both academic and NGO settings.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

Throughout his academic career, Benti has been deeply involved in curriculum development, student mentoring, training of trainers (TOT), and clinical attachment coordination. He has consistently contributed to university community services and supervised postgraduate research, reflecting his commitment to building local academic capacity in health sciences.

Awards & Honors 🏅

He has been recognized for his leadership in integrating Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) and contraceptive education into health science curricula and has successfully established clinical labs in collaboration with IPAS-Ethiopia, improving skill-based education.

Research Interests 🔍

His key research interests include SRH rights, HIV/AIDS prevention strategies, youth health, and maternal healthcare systems. His PhD research focuses on evidence-based approaches to improve RMNCH outcomes and policy recommendations for sustainable public health interventions in Ethiopia.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

The Effects of Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model in Predicting Safer Sexual Dual Protection Behaviors Among Female University Students: A Cross-sectional Study​

Authors: Banti Negero Feyisa, Gurmesa Tura Debelew, Zewdie Birhanu Koricha​

Publication Year: 2025​

Journal: F1000Research

Xu jiancheng | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xu jiancheng | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Professor First Hospital of Jilin University China

Professor Jiancheng Xu (MD, PhD) is a distinguished clinical microbiologist with over 20 years of experience in laboratory medicine. He currently serves as Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, and Deputy Director of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the First Hospital of Jilin University, China. A joint-training PhD scholar from the University of Louisville, USA, he has made significant contributions to microbiology, diabetic complications, and laboratory diagnostics. He is also a reviewer for several international journals and an influential figure in multiple national medical associations. Outside the lab, he enjoys running and badminton. 🏃‍♂️🏸

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🎓 Education

Professor Xu’s academic path reflects a commitment to excellence. He earned his MD from Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences (1995–2000), followed by an MS in Laboratory Medicine and a PhD in Internal Medicine from Jilin University (2002–2010). He undertook a joint PhD program at the University of Louisville (2008–2009), enhancing his global research exposure. He further completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Laboratory Medicine at China Medical University (2012–2016), solidifying his scientific and clinical foundation. 🎓🧪

💼 Professional Experience

Professor Xu has advanced steadily through academic and clinical ranks. Beginning as a Research Assistant (2000–2006), he became an Attending Physician (2006–2010), Associate Professor (2010–2014), and finally Professor in 2014 at the First Hospital of Jilin University. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Department of Laboratory Medicine, mentoring numerous doctoral candidates and leading transformative research. 🧑‍🏫🏥

🔬 Research Interests

Professor Xu’s research spans across vital domains:

  1. 🧠 Mechanism of Diabetic Complications

  2. 🦠 Bacterial Resistance Mechanisms and Surveillance

  3. 📊 Establishment of Reference Intervals for Clinical Tests

  4. 🤖 Disease Prediction Modeling with Machine Learning

  5. 🧬 Trace Element Metabolism in Diabetic Models

His work integrates clinical insights with computational analytics to develop predictive tools and diagnostic advancements in laboratory medicine.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Professor Xu’s outstanding contributions have earned him numerous accolades and appointments:

  • 🏅 Chairman, Society of Laboratory Medicine, Jilin Medical Security Association

  • 🏅 Vice Chairman, Youth Committee, Chinese Society of Laboratory Medicine

  • 🏅 Vice Chairman, Youth Committee, Jilin Medical Association

  • 🏅 Member, Standing Committees across multiple national and provincial laboratory medicine societies

  • 📚 Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine

  • 🧪 Reviewer for Biological Trace Element Research, OMICS, and others

He has successfully led over 33 funded research projects, totaling ¥7.04 million RMB.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Professor Xu has authored over 125 peer-reviewed articles, with an H-index of 16 and over 1269 citations. His top publications as a corresponding author include:

🧬 A Prognostic Model to Predict Recovery of COVID-19 Patients Based on Longitudinal Laboratory Findings
Virologica Sinica, 2020 – Cited by 39 articles

🧫 The Function of T Follicular Helper Cells in the Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Journal of Immunology Research, 2020 – Cited by 27 articles

🧪 Negative Results in Nucleic Acid Test of COVID-19 Patients: Assessment from Clinical Laboratories
Annals of Palliative Medicine, 2020 – Cited by 18 articles

⚖️ Age- and Sex-Specific Pediatric Reference Intervals of Serum Electrolytes
American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2020 – Cited by 21 articles

🧫 Laboratory Biosafety Considerations of SARS-CoV-2 at Biosafety Level 2
Health Security, 2020 – Cited by 14 articles

❤️ Changes of Laboratory Cardiac Markers and Mechanisms of Cardiac Injury in COVID-19
BioMed Research International, 2020 – Cited by 33 articles

Resveratrol attenuates testicular apoptosis in type 1 diabetic mice: Role of Akt-mediated Nrf2 activation and p62-dependent Keap1 degradation

Stefano Palomba | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Stefano Palomba | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Department of Medical-Surgical Science and Translational Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology Sapienza University of Rome Italy

Professor Stefano Palomba is a renowned Italian medical doctor and academic in the field of gynecology and obstetrics, born on October 23, 1971, in Naples, Italy. He is currently affiliated with Sapienza University of Rome, where he contributes to clinical, teaching, and research excellence. Married with one child, Prof. Palomba is widely recognized for his leadership in reproductive medicine and women’s health, and he has made significant contributions to evidence-based gynecological practices worldwide. 📍

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🎓 Education

Prof. Palomba’s academic journey began with a Scientific High School Diploma in 1989, followed by an enriching ERASMUS experience in Brussels in 1992. He earned his Master’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (110/110 cum laude) in 1995 from the University of Naples “Federico II”, with an experimental thesis on postmenopausal skin and bone health. He went on to gain multiple advanced certifications including Integrated Medicine, Internal Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound, and Fetal Echocardiography, solidifying his expertise across clinical diagnostics and therapeutic domains. 🎓🩺

🏥 Professional Experience

Prof. Palomba has held prestigious clinical, academic, and leadership roles. He served as a Medical Director in multiple public healthcare competitions and was President of Commission for the Grande Ospedale Metropolitano di Reggio Calabria. He has been deeply involved in clinical governance, research evaluation, and mentoring at institutions like the University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia” and San Servolo. His dedication spans over two decades, emphasizing innovation in gynecological endocrinology, minimally invasive surgery, and integrated reproductive health. 🔬💼

🔬 Research Interests

His scientific pursuits revolve around reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic surgery, menopause management, uterine fibroids, natural family planning, and ultrasound diagnostics. Prof. Palomba’s interdisciplinary research bridges clinical gynecology with endocrine and metabolic health, aiming to enhance women’s quality of life and fertility outcomes. His projects often integrate both medical and surgical strategies to develop tailored therapeutic protocols. 🌡️🧬

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Prof. Stefano Palomba has been recognized for his scientific contributions and teaching excellence across Italy and internationally. Notable accolades include invitations to lecture at leading specialization schools and honors for high-impact publications. His academic leadership has earned him roles in evaluation commissions and post-specialist courses, especially in gynecologic endocrinology and minimally invasive therapies. 🏅📚

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Prof. Palomba has authored 278 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals, achieving a total impact factor (IF) of 1332.99 (2024) and an average IF of 4.85. Below are some highlights with hyperlinks and citation data:

Pregnancy complications in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Evidence-based and potential benefits of metformin in the polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive review

Three-dimensional atomic-scale structure of size-selected gold nanoclusters

Early impairment of endothelial structure and function in young normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome

The cardiovascular risk of young women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an observational, analytical, prospective case-control study

Prospective parallel randomized, double-blind, double-dummy controlled clinical trial comparing clomiphene citrate and metformin as the first-line treatment for ovulation …

Structured exercise training programme versus hypocaloric hyperproteic diet in obese polycystic ovary syndrome patients with anovulatory infertility: a 24-week pilot study

Complications and challenges associated with polycystic ovary syndrome: current perspectives

The increase of leukocytes as a new putative marker of low-grade chronic inflammation and early cardiovascular risk in polycystic ovary syndrome

Beneficial effects of a three-month structured exercise training program on cardiopulmonary functional capacity in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome

 

Mariantonia Braile | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Mariantonia Braile | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Researcher Department of Woman, Child and of General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy

Mariantonia Braile is a passionate researcher and biologist from Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy. Currently, she holds a pivotal position as a researcher at the Department of Woman, Child, and Specialized Surgery at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” in Naples. With a Ph.D. in Clinical and Experimental Medicine specializing in Immunology, Mariantonia’s work spans a broad spectrum of clinical and experimental research, particularly in immunology and cancer biology. Her expertise is reinforced by multiple prestigious fellowships and an outstanding academic trajectory.

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Education 🎓

Mariantonia Braile pursued an impressive academic career at the University of Naples Federico II, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Biotechnology (2015), her Master’s Degree in Medical Biotechnology (2017) with honors, and a Ph.D. in Clinical and Experimental Medicine specializing in Immunology (2021). She is currently specializing in Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry at the same university, further enhancing her knowledge in medical research and clinical applications.

Experience 💼

With hands-on experience in several prestigious research institutions, Mariantonia has contributed significantly to the field of immunology. She is currently a researcher at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” focusing on pediatric nephrology. Additionally, she serves as a guest editor for the Journal of Visualized Experiments and an ad hoc reviewer for several high-impact journals like MDPI and Nature. Her research journey also includes impactful stints as a Ph.D. student and post-graduate trainee in immunology research under the mentorship of Professor Giuseppe Spadaro.

Research Interests 🔬

Mariantonia’s primary research interests lie in immunology, particularly focusing on the endocannabinoid system, microRNA regulation in cancer, and inflammatory responses. Her groundbreaking research has advanced our understanding of immune cell function in diseases like thyroid cancer, breast cancer, and various inflammatory conditions. Mariantonia’s innovative work is at the intersection of immunology and cancer biology, investigating biomarkers and therapeutic targets that can enhance cancer treatment strategies.

Awards 🏆

Mariantonia Braile has received several accolades throughout her academic career, including a travel grant for international conferences and recognition for her significant contributions to clinical research in immunology. She graduated with honors in every stage of her education, including her Ph.D. where she was awarded the “cum laude” distinction. Her research has also been recognized in the form of publications in top-tier journals and acceptance for presentations at various international conferences.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Mariantonia has authored numerous impactful research papers. Some of her notable publications include:

Braile M., Marcella S., Grimaldi A.M., Soricelli A., Smaldone G. Exploring TSLP in the Breast Cancer Microenvironment: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025. DOI link

Luciano N., Orlandella F.M., Braile M., Cavaliere C., Aiello M., Franzese M., Salvatore G. Association of Radiomic Features with Genomic Signatures in Thyroid Cancer: A Systematic Review. Journal of Translational Medicine, 2024. DOI link

Braile M., Luciano N., Carlomagno D., Salvatore G., Orlandella F.M. Insight into the Role of the miR-584 Family in Human Cancers. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024. DOI link

Orlandella F.M., Imperlini E., Pane K., Luciano N., Braile M., De Stefano A.E., Iervolino P.L.C., Ruocco A., Orrù S., Franzese M., Salvatore G. miR-331-5p Affects Motility of Thyroid Cancer Cell Lines and Regulates BID Expression. Biomedicine, 2024. DOI link

 

Her research has been cited in numerous studies, helping shape the field of clinical and experimental medicine, particularly immunology and oncology.