Manuel Ruiz Bailen | Cardiac Critical Care | Lifetime Achievement Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Manuel Ruiz Bailen | Cardiac Critical Care | Lifetime Achievement Award

Jefe De Seccion | Hospital De Jaen | Spain

Assist. Prof. Dr. Manuel Ruiz Bailen is a distinguished medical professional and academic recognized for his extensive contributions to the field of Intensive Care Medicine and cardiovascular research. As Head of the Intensive Care Section and Associate Professor of Medicine, his work bridges clinical practice, education, and advanced research. His pioneering leadership in the use of echocardiography in critical care has transformed it from an underutilized diagnostic tool into an essential component of acute medical practice across Spain, Latin America, and Europe. He has trained hundreds of medical residents and specialists, fostering a new generation of experts in cardiovascular diagnostics. His research spans acute myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathies, cardiac arrest, and mechanical ventilation, with special emphasis on myocardial dysfunction and right ventricular performance in critical patients. He has authored over two hundred peer-reviewed articles, numerous book chapters, and several textbooks that serve as key references in clinical echocardiography and critical care. As principal investigator and collaborator in national and European research projects, he has led innovative studies in cardiology, respiratory distress, and infectious diseases, earning multiple awards for scientific excellence. He has also directed numerous doctoral theses and served as a reviewer and evaluator for health research agencies. Beyond his scientific impact, his mentorship and dedication to clinical innovation have significantly influenced contemporary practices in intensive care medicine, solidifying his reputation as a leader in translational cardiovascular research and medical education.

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Featured Publications

Romero-Bermejo, F. J., Ruiz-Bailén, M., Gil-Cebrián, J., & others. (2011). Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Current Cardiology Reviews, 7(3), 163–183.

Ruiz-Bailén, M., de Hoyos, E. A., Ruiz-Navarro, S., Díaz-Castellanos, M. Á., & others. (2005). Reversible myocardial dysfunction after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Resuscitation, 66(2), 175–181.*

Ruiz-Bailén, M., Cuadra, J. Á. R., & de Hoyos, E. A. (2001). Thrombolysis during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in fulminant pulmonary embolism: A review. Critical Care Medicine, 29(11), 2211–2219.*

Mata, G. V., Fernández, R. R., Aragón, A. P., Carmona, A. G., Mondejar, E. F., & others. (1996). Analysis of quality of life in polytraumatized patients two years after discharge from an intensive care unit. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 41(2), 326–332.*

Rivera-Fernandez, R., Vazquez-Mata, G., Bravo, M., Aguayo-Hoyos, E., & others. (1998). The Apache III prognostic system: Customized mortality predictions for Spanish ICU patients. Intensive Care Medicine, 24(6), 574–581.

Mary Imboden | Cardiovascular Health | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mary Imboden | Cardiovascular Health | Best Researcher Award

Academician | Providence Health and Services Oregon and Southwest Washington | United States

Dr. Mary Imboden is a Principal Research Scientist at the Providence Center for Cardiovascular Analytics, Research and Data Science, where she develops and leads a portfolio of cardiovascular-related research projects while also serving as Research Fellow with the Health Enhancement Research Organization, managing national initiatives on worker well-being and health promotion. She has held leadership roles in academia, including as Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at George Fox University, where she also directed employee health and fitness programs, and has taught in the Healthy Lifestyle Practitioner Certificate Program at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Her editorial contributions include serving as Co-Editor of the American Journal of Health Promotion, overseeing the “Knowing Well, Being Well” section. She has actively contributed to professional service through leadership roles with the Oregon Academy of Science, the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association, and multiple advisory boards including PAPREN, the Wellbeing Think Tank, and the Ball State University College of Health External Advisory Council. Her research expertise spans cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity, workplace well-being, health disparities, and cardiovascular disease prevention, with numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as JACC, Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, American Journal of Health Promotion, and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. She has also authored widely cited workplace health promotion resources and scorecards that have shaped industry practices. Her scholarly impact includes 1,400 citations by 1,230 documents across 44 publications, with an h-index of 18. Her work is characterized by a strong focus on translating research into practice at organizational, community, and national levels, advancing evidence-based strategies that integrate health promotion, workforce well-being, and chronic disease prevention to improve both individual and population health outcomes.

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Featured Publications

Imboden, M. T., Koltner, E., Bryant, J., Jones, A., Swanson, R., Tam, L., & Woolf, K. (in press). Sex disparities in acute myocardial infarction diagnosis and treatment. American Journal of Cardiology.

Imboden, M. T., Gill, M., Jones, K., Ghosal, R., Gilmore, A., Johnson, A., Wilson, E., Gluckman, T. J., Ateya, M., Dai, F., Mazey, L. L., Townsend, K. A., & Wendt, S. J. Medication adherence patterns for patients with atrial fibrillation: A mixed methods study to understand patient and clinician perspectives. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.

Li, H. F., Imboden, M. T., Wendt, S. J., Jones, L. K., Sidelnikov, E., & Gluckman, T. J. (under review). A simplified approach to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk assessment. American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

Imboden, M. T., & Moseley, K. (2025). Boosting business and health: The case for workplace physical activity. American Journal of Health Promotion, 39(7), 1082–1084.

Ablah, E., Imboden, M. T., Zendell, A., Hosking, M., Anderson, R. E., VanHoose, K., Peterson, N., Wojcik, J. R., Pronk, N. P., Harber, M., & Whitsel, L. P. (2025). Benefits of supplementing a GLP-1 type medication with physical activity. American Journal of Health Promotion, 39(7), 1088–1095.