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

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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Featured Publications

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.

Mariantonia Braile | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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.