George Simeakis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. George Simeakis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Consultant Endocrinologist 401 General Military Hospital of Athens Greece

Dr. George Simeakis is a dedicated Greek endocrinologist with a remarkable career spanning over a decade. Currently serving as a Consultant Endocrinologist and Training Program Coordinator at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, he specializes in thyroid cancer and endocrine neoplasia. His contributions to thyroid cancer management and advanced endocrinology have made him a respected figure in his field.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. (Athens University School of Medicine, 2014–2024): Focused on the effects of glucocorticoids on bone metabolism in multiple sclerosis patients.
  • Subspecialty training in Thyroid Cancer (Alexandra Hospital, Athens, 2019–2021).
  • Visiting Fellow (Thyroid Oncology, Pisa, Italy, 2021).
  • Residency in Endocrinology (Alexandra Hospital, Athens).
  • Residency in Internal Medicine (401 General Military Hospital, Athens).

Experience 💼

  • Teacher, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Postgraduate Program in Endocrine Neoplasias, 2023–Present).
  • Consultant Endocrinologist, Thyroid Cancer Outpatient Clinic (2021–Present).
  • Training Program Coordinator, 401 General Military Hospital.
  • Private Practice Endocrinologist (Since 2013).
  • Sub-investigator and researcher in groundbreaking projects on thyroid cancer, circulating tumor markers, and more.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Simeakis’s research focuses on:

  • Thyroid cancer diagnostics and treatment, including radiofrequency ablation techniques.
  • Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and cells (CTCs) in endocrine malignancies.
  • Bone health in autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis.

Awards & Honors 🏆

  • D. Ikkos Award (2024): Best publication in clinical endocrinology.
  • Chairmanship of Basic Cancer Symposium, 46th European Thyroid Association Meeting (2024).
  • Discussion Leader, Medullary Thyroid Cancer Poster Session (2024).

Publications Top Notes: 📚

“Radiofrequency Ablation for Locoregional Structural Incomplete Response in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Initial Experience in Greece”
Biomedicines, 2025. Read here
Cited by: 12 articles.

“Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: Disease Course, Treatment Modalities and Drug Resistance”
Endocrine, 2023. Read here
Cited by: 25 articles.

“High-Dose Intravenous Steroid Treatment in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Pilot Study”
Biomedicines, 2023. Read here
Cited by: 15 articles.

“Management of Endocrine Disease: Medullary Thyroid Cancer and Future Perspectives”
European Journal of Endocrinology, 2022. Read here
Cited by: 20 articles.

 

Hala Raslan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Paper Award

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