Shubana Hayat | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Shubana Hayat | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

University of Campania | Italy

Ms. Shubana Hayat is a microbiology researcher with expertise in microbial isolation, characterization, and antimicrobial analysis, focusing on environmental and public health microbiology. Her research explores antimicrobial activities of medicinal plants, microbial contamination in water sources, and bacterial resistance patterns, contributing to sustainable health and sanitation solutions. She has experience in academic teaching, laboratory research assistance, and clinical microbiology practices. Her technical proficiency includes molecular techniques, microbiological assays, and bio-burden analysis. With 24 citations across 7 documents, and an h-index of 2, her work supports advancements in microbiological research, food safety, and environmental sustainability.

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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

Yuchun Wei | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuchun Wei | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Shandong Cancer Hospital China

Dr. Yuchun Wei is a leading Chinese physician-scientist in the field of oncology and nuclear medicine, currently working at the Shandong Cancer Hospital in Jinan, China. Born on November 22, 1987, she has contributed significantly to developing innovative imaging techniques for cancer diagnosis, staging, and individualized treatment planning. With deep expertise in PET/CT imaging biomarkers, she is committed to advancing precision oncology. 📡🧬

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🎓 Education

Dr. Wei pursued her academic journey with a strong foundation in both Western and traditional Chinese medicine:

  • Ph.D. in Oncology from Shandong University (2018–2022), mentored by Academician Jinming Yu 🎓
  • Master’s in Oncology from Jinan University (2013–2016), under Prof. Shuanghu Yuan 🔬
  • Bachelor’s in Traditional Chinese and Western Clinical Medicine from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2007–2012) 🌿

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Wei currently serves as a radiotherapy physician at Shandong Cancer Hospital (2017–present). She has also held several administrative and research leadership roles:

  • Deputy Director, MDT Quality Management Office (2021–2022)
  • Assistant Director, Radioimmunity and Molecular Imaging Room (2020–2021)
    Her clinical expertise is complemented by her operational leadership in multidisciplinary cancer care. 🏥⚕️

🔬 Research Interests

Her research revolves around novel imaging techniques, especially FAPI-based PET/CT imaging, with a focus on early detection, prognosis prediction, and therapy monitoring for cancers such as lung, esophageal, and cervical. Her goal is to refine personalized cancer treatment through quantitative imaging biomarkers. 🔍📊

🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Wei has been nominated for multiple research and innovation awards in recognition of her work in molecular imaging and radiation oncology. Her studies have earned significant visibility in top-tier journals (JCR Q1), and she is regarded as a rising star in clinical translational imaging. 🌟

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Dr. Wei has authored and co-authored over 17 high-impact peer-reviewed papers, most of which appear in JCR Q1 journals. Here are her key publications with direct links and citation highlights:

FAPI Compared with FDG PET/CT for Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Radiology, 2023, IF: 19.7 | Cited by: 33

18F-FAPI PET/CT in Esophageal SCC Response Prediction
J Nucl Med, 2024, IF: 9.1 | Cited by: 12

Early Detection of Radiation-Induced Myocardial Damage
Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging, 2023, IF: 10.057 | Cited by: 40

18F-FAPI PET/CT Response in Chemoradiotherapy for ESCC
J Nucl Med, 2023, IF: 11.082 | Cited by: 25

Biodistribution and Targeting of 18F-FAPI-04
Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging, 2022, IF: 10.057 | Cited by: 37

Differentiating Lung Cancer Types via PET/CT
Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging, 2022, IF: 10.057 | Cited by: 31

Baseline Angiogenesis in NSCLC Prognosis
J Transl Med, 2022, IF: 8.44 | Cited by: 19

Differentiating Inflammatory Lung Lesions with FAPI
Eur Radiol, 2023, IF: 5.9 | Cited by: 10

Comparison Study in Mouse Model using PET Imaging
Sci Rep, 2016, IF: 5.228 | Cited by: 50

Radiation-Induced Lung Damage Model in Rats
Front Oncol, 2022, IF: 5.738 | Cited by: 14

Bahar Oztelcan Gunduz | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Bahar Oztelcan Gunduz | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Scholar Award

Gülhane Research and Training Hospital Turkey 

Dr. Bahar Öztelcan Gündüz is a compassionate pediatrician and social health researcher, currently serving at Gülhane Research and Training Hospital. With a PhD in Social Pediatrics from Gazi University and a medical background from Selçuk and Eskişehir Osmangazi Universities, she has dedicated her career to improving child health in underserved communities. Her impactful research during the COVID-19 pandemic on sarcopenic obesity in children has earned wide recognition. She is also an active member of the Social Pediatrics Association, contributing to child welfare through research, clinical care, and advocacy. 🌍👶📚

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🎓 Education

Dr. Öztelcan Gündüz holds a PhD in Social Pediatrics from Gazi University, where she honed her skills in public health and research methodology. She specialized in Pediatrics at Eskisehir Osmangazi University and obtained her MD from Selçuk University, Türkiye. Her academic foundation is rooted in both clinical excellence and social medicine, empowering her to address both the biological and social determinants of child health. 🎓🧠

💼 Experience

With extensive field experience, Dr. Öztelcan Gündüz began her medical career as a general practitioner at Şırnak Maternal and Child Health Center, focusing on vulnerable populations. She later served at Mus State Hospital and Gemlik State Hospital as a pediatrician. Currently, she practices at Gülhane Research and Training Hospital, where she also leads multiple research initiatives. Her experience spans clinical practice, public health programs like vaccination drives, and research supervision. 👩‍⚕️🏥🩺

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Gündüz’s research revolves around pediatric health and public welfare. Her core interests include:

  • Sarcopenic obesity in children
  • Vaccination attitudes and immunization disparities
  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Neuropsychiatric conditions in children and adolescents
  • Nutrition and growth patterns in vulnerable populations
  • Cyberbullying and child mental health
  • Early feeding practices and neophobia in children
    Her research blends clinical insight with public health innovation, aiming to inform policy and intervention strategies. 🧪👶🧠

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Bahar Öztelcan Gündüz is nominated for the Best Research Scholar Award for her groundbreaking research on sarcopenic obesity in children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her innovative use of the Grip-to-BMI ratio and muscle-fat ratio (MFR) as diagnostic tools has had a real-world impact on pediatric healthcare and preventive strategies. Her contributions during a global health crisis demonstrate her leadership in pediatric research and her commitment to child welfare. 🏅📊💡

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Gündüz B, Duyan Çamurdan A, Yıldız M, et al. (2024). Assessing Sarcopenic Obesity Risk in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Grip-to-BMI Ratio. Medical Research Reports.
📖 Cited by 3 articles

Gündüz B, Kutlutürk K, Cengiz M. (2024). Exploring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Special Immunization Rates: A Study in Türkiye.
📖 Cited by 2 articles

Öztelcan Gündüz B, Kutlutürk K, Ünay B. (2025). Rotavirus infections in the pediatric population: a comparative study of pre-COVID and COVID-19 pandemic periods. Frontiers in Public Health.
📖 Cited by 1 article

Dulkadir R, Öztelcan Gündüz B. (2024). Differentiating COVID-19 and influenza in children: hemogram parameters as diagnostic tools. Frontiers in Public Health.
📖 Cited by 2 articles

Tubaş F, Husrevoglu Esen F, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Ünay B. (2022). Youth suicide and hospital-presenting suicide attempts. International Journal of Social Psychiatry.
📖 Cited by 6 articles

Artık A, Işık Ü, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Mızrak S. (2023). Serum Cingulin levels are increased in children with autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities.
📖 Cited by 4 articles

Artık A, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Mızrak S, Işık Ü. (2022). Increased Serum Levels of TNF-like Weak Inducer of Apoptosis in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Int. J. of Developmental Disabilities.
📖 Cited by 5 articles

Gündüz B. (2025). The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sarcopenic obesity among children between 6 and 10 years of age: a prospective study. European Journal of Pediatrics.
📖 Cited by 7 articles

Ikechukwu Moses | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Ikechukwu Moses | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Scientist  Federal University of Sao Paulo  Brazil
Ikechukwu B. Moses, Ph.D., is a passionate researcher in the field of Microbiology, specializing in antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases. Currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Division of Infectious Diseases, Paulista School of Medicine, UNIFESP, in São Paulo, Brazil, he combines academic rigor with a commitment to finding innovative solutions in veterinary and medical microbiology.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Moses earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in 2019. He also holds an M.Sc. in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University (2014) and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the same institution (2008). His educational journey reflects a deep dedication to the field of Microbiology.

Experience 💼

Dr. Moses has diverse experience in academia and research. Since 2021, he has been a CAPES Young Talent International Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UNIFESP. He previously served as an International Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia (2022-2023), and as a Lecturer I at Ebonyi State University, Nigeria (2019-2021).

Research Interests 🔬

His research interests encompass antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and various fields of microbiology, including veterinary, pharmaceutical, and medical microbiology. Dr. Moses focuses on understanding how microorganisms evade immune responses and exploring alternative therapeutic approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Moses has received several prestigious awards, including:

  • Global One Health Community Travel Grant for early-career scientists to attend the 8th World One Health Congress, Cape Town, South Africa (2024).
  • ESCMID Förderverein Grant to attend the 34th ESCMID Global Congress, Barcelona, Spain (2023/2024).
  • CAPES Young Talent International Fellowship in Emerging, Infectious, and Neglected Diseases, UNIFESP, São Paulo, Brazil (2020/2021; 2023/2024).

Publications Top Notes 📚 :

Dr. Moses has contributed significantly to his field through various publications, including: