Prof. Luo Dan | Self Management | Young Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine | China

Prof. Luo Dan is an accomplished nursing scholar whose research centers on psychosocial care, chronic disease self-management, and adolescent mental health, with a particular emphasis on individuals affected by type diabetes, gestational health challenges, and long-term illness–related stigma. Her work integrates psychological theory, resilience science, and behavioral nursing to understand how personality traits, family functioning, peer dynamics, and social environments shape emotional well-being, treatment adherence, and quality of life. She has made influential contributions to identifying the mechanisms through which stigma, psychological distress, and social relationships affect health outcomes, offering evidence-based insights that inform clinical practice and community interventions. Prof. Luo has led competitive research projects supported by major national and provincial funding bodies, advancing innovative models of ecological resilience and self-regulation that guide the development of targeted psychosocial interventions for patients and families. Her publications, as first or corresponding author in leading nursing, psychiatry, and psychosomatic research journals, span systematic reviews, meta-analyses, qualitative studies, and longitudinal designs that illuminate the lived experiences of vulnerable groups while establishing robust predictors of coping and disease management. In parallel, she has contributed to advancing workforce well-being through studies on nurse engagement, leadership, job resources, and organizational support. Her service as a reviewer, committee expert, and editorial board member underscores her leadership within the nursing research community. Widely recognized through national awards for scientific excellence, Prof. Luo’s scholarship strengthens the bridge between psychological care research and real-world health improvement for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

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Featured Publications

Luo, D., … (2025). Does atopic dermatitis increase the risk of allergic contact dermatitis.

Luo, D., … (2025). Genetic causal association between skin microbiota and biological aging: Evidence from a Mendelian randomization analysis. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Luo, D., … (2024). Bioengineered extracellular vesicle hydrogel modulating inflammatory microenvironment for wound management. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Luo, D., … (2024). Exploring the influencing factors on acne, melasma, and rosacea: A case–control study in China. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Luo, D., … (2024). Protective effect and mechanism of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide against UVB-induced skin photoaging. Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences.

Prof. Dr. Maria-Jose Vaño-Vaño | Business, Management and Accounting | Women Researcher Award

IUDESCOOP-University of Valencia Spain

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño is a distinguished legal scholar specializing in commercial law and social economy. She currently serves as a Professor at the Universitat de València, contributing significantly to research in corporate law, cooperative enterprises, and digital transformation in legal frameworks. With a career spanning decades, she has been actively involved in academia, policy advisory, and international legal discourse.

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Education 🎓

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño holds a Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1997 with a thesis titled “Heterogeneous Mergers: Absorption of Credit Cooperatives by Savings Banks,” which received the highest distinction of “Apt cum laude.”

Professional Experience 💼

She has held various esteemed academic and professional positions, including teaching at Pompeu Fabra University, Jaume University I, and the University of the Republic of Montevideo. Her expertise extends to advisory roles with the National Energy Commission in Madrid. Since 2008, she has been a tenured professor at University of Valencia, where she actively participates in legal research and policy development.

Research Interests 🎡

Her research primarily focuses on commercial law, financial regulation, cooperative enterprises, digital transformation in legal structures, and social economy models. She leads multiple research projects on financial markets, energy cooperatives, and public-private collaboration in economic development.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño has been recognized for her contributions to legal academia and policy-making. She has received accolades for her research in cooperative law and financial markets, enhancing the regulatory framework for economic social enterprises.