Carlos Alberto Pastore | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Carlos Alberto Pastore | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Heart Institute of the Hospital das Clínicas of FMUSP | Brazil

Prof. Carlos Alberto Pastore is a distinguished cardiologist and researcher from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, internationally recognized for his pioneering work in electrocardiology and vectorcardiography. As a Professor and Medical Collaborator at the Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FMUSP), he has significantly advanced diagnostic methods for cardiac electrical diseases, cardiac mapping, and non-invasive electrocardiographic techniques. His research specializes in surface electrocardiographic mapping, high-resolution ECG, microalternans of the T wave (mTWA), and vectorcardiographic analysis of ventricular activation and repolarization abnormalities. Prof. Carlos Alberto Pastore has played a vital role in refining diagnostic criteria for arrhythmogenic disorders, ventricular hypertrophy, and cardiac resynchronization therapy, and he has applied artificial neural networks and machine learning in ECG-based cardiopathy detection in collaboration with the Federal University of Technology of Paraná (UTFPR). At InCor – Heart Institute (Hospital das Clínicas, FMUSP), he has held major roles including Director of the Clinical Unit of Resting Electrocardiography, Medical Director of Telemedicine, and Vice-President of the Zerbini Foundation, contributing to translational cardiology and digital health innovation. He also served as President (2013–2015) of the International Society of Electrocardiology (ISE) and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). According to Scopus (Author ID: 7006635654), Prof. Carlos Alberto Pastore has authored 53 scientific publications, received 1,014 citations from 948 documents, and holds an h-index of 12. His research has appeared in leading journals including the Journal of Electrocardiology, Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, and JACC, making him one of Brazil’s leading authorities in clinical electrocardiology and cardiovascular diagnostics.

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Featured Publications

• de Luna, A. B., Brugada, J., Baranchuk, A., Borggrefe, M., Breithardt, G., & Pastore, C. A. (2012). Current electrocardiographic criteria for diagnosis of Brugada pattern: A consensus report. Journal of Electrocardiology, 45(5), 433–442.* https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2012.06.004

• de Luna, A. B., Platonov, P., Cosio, F. G., Cygankiewicz, I., Pastore, C., Baranowski, R., … & Spodick, D. (2012). Interatrial blocks: A separate entity from left atrial enlargement: A consensus report. Journal of Electrocardiology, 45(5), 445–451.* https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2012.06.008

• Pastore, C. A., Pinho, J. A., Pinho, C., Samesima, N., Pereira Filho, H. G., & Mansur, A. P., et al. (2016). III Diretrizes da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia sobre análise e emissão de laudos eletrocardiográficos. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 106(4 Suppl 1), 1–23.* https://doi.org/10.5935/abc.20160054

• Santos, I. S., Goulart, A. C., Brandão, R. M., Santos, R. C. O., Bittencourt, M. S., Sitnik, D., … & Pastore, C. A. (2015). One-year mortality after an acute coronary event and its clinical predictors: The ERICO study. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 105(1), 53–64.* https://doi.org/10.5935/abc.20150049

• Digby, G. C., Kukla, P., Zhan, Z. Q., Pastore, C. A., Piotrowicz, R., Schapachnik, E., … & Baranchuk, A. (2015). The value of electrocardiographic abnormalities in the prognosis of pulmonary embolism: A consensus paper. Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology, 20(3), 207–223.* https://doi.org/10.1111/anec.12235

Monika Prylińska-Jaśkowiak | Immunology and Microbiology | Young Scientist Award

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Mrs. Monika Prylińska-Jaśkowiak | Immunology and Microbiology | Young Scientist Award

Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University | Poland

Mrs. Monika Prylińska-Jaśkowiak is an emerging clinician-scientist whose professional journey reflects a rare balance between medical practice, academic excellence, and translational research. She earned her Doctor of Medical Sciences degree from Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, where her doctoral research focused on the relationship between the gut microbiome and chronic fatigue syndrome, integrating clinical insight with advanced molecular and bioinformatic analyses. As a specialist pediatrician at the Voivodeship Children’s Hospital in Bydgoszcz, she combines her research background with everyday patient care and is currently pursuing specialization in pediatric rheumatology. Her scientific contributions include peer-reviewed publications such as The gut microbial composition is different in chronic fatigue syndrome than in healthy controls (Scientific Reports, 2025), and review papers in the Journal of Education, Health and Sport (2022), widely cited for summarizing current knowledge on CFS/ME and human gut microbiota. Mrs. Monika Prylińska-Jaśkowiak’s research interests encompass pediatric immunology, microbiome–immune interactions, and chronic inflammatory diseases, with a focus on precision diagnostics and targeted therapy development. Actively engaged in professional societies including the Polish Pediatric Society and the Polish Society of Vaccinology, she continues to expand her expertise through certified courses in resuscitation, vaccinology, and emergency pediatrics. Her commitment to continuous learning, clinical excellence, and evidence-based innovation exemplifies the spirit of a modern physician-scientist dedicated to improving child health and advancing medical science.

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Featured Publications

• Prylińska, M., & Kożuchowski, M. (2022, September 28). The human gastrointestinal tract microbiota in health – current knowledge summary. Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 12(10). https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.10.005

• Kożuchowski, M., & Prylińska, M. (2022, April 30). The proper functioning of the sense of smell and its disturbances on the example of COVID-19 infection. Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 12(4). https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.04.026

Aarón Muñoz Devesa | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Aarón Muñoz Devesa | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

University of Murcia | Spain

Dr. Aarón Muñoz Devesa is a distinguished nurse, academic, and researcher whose professional journey reflects a unique integration of clinical practice, humanistic studies, and scientific research. With a foundation in both healthcare and religious sciences, he has cultivated a profile that bridges the technical rigor of nursing with the ethical, spiritual, and historical dimensions of human care. His career is marked by extensive teaching, active participation in multidisciplinary projects, and a continued commitment to clinical practice, making him a well-rounded scholar who enriches the field of nursing through innovative thought and practice. His dedication to advancing knowledge in areas such as bioethics, spirituality, compassion, and cultural approaches to healthcare has positioned him as a leader in addressing complex questions at the intersection of health, humanity, and society.

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Education

Dr. Aarón Muñoz Devesa has pursued a broad and multidisciplinary academic path that reflects his diverse interests and deep commitment to learning. He obtained his initial training in Nursing at the University of Murcia, where he developed a strong foundation in patient care and clinical sciences. His interest in the humanistic dimensions of health led him to further studies in Religious Sciences, obtaining both a Diploma and Licentiate, which provided him with the philosophical and theological perspectives that later enriched his research in spirituality and ethics. Building on this background, he completed a Master’s in Bioethics at the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, gaining expertise in ethical reasoning, moral dilemmas in healthcare, and the integration of values in professional practice. His academic journey culminated in a Doctorate in Nursing, where his doctoral research combined historical and spiritual perspectives with contemporary nursing knowledge. This educational trajectory demonstrates his ability to bring together science, ethics, and humanism in pursuit of holistic healthcare.

Experience

The professional experience of Dr. Aarón Muñoz Devesa combines significant contributions in both academia and clinical practice. He has served as a faculty member for more than a decade, delivering courses that include History, Theoretical Foundations, and Basic Nursing Care, Anthropology of Care, Fundamentals of Bioethics, and advanced supervision of Master’s research projects. His teaching has inspired students to approach nursing not only as a technical discipline but as a humanistic vocation rooted in care, dignity, and ethical responsibility. Alongside his teaching responsibilities, he has supervised numerous academic theses and research works that explore themes such as spiritual suffering, quality of life, compassion-based interventions, and ethical care in critical health contexts. In parallel, he has maintained his clinical practice as a nurse in different healthcare institutions, ensuring that his academic contributions are grounded in real-world healthcare experiences. His dual role as an educator and practicing nurse enriches his perspective, allowing him to bridge theoretical insights with practical applications in patient care.

Research Interest

Dr. Aarón Muñoz Devesa’s research interests are situated at the crossroads of history, ethics, spirituality, and nursing. His scholarship explores the role of spiritual health in patient care, the historical evolution of nursing practices, and the ethical dimensions of healthcare decision-making. He has investigated themes such as the validation of nursing diagnoses related to compassion, the integration of spirituality in clinical interventions, and the historical narratives of care institutions in Spain. His work also extends to interdisciplinary collaborations in social work and public health, focusing on topics such as ethics in vulnerable populations, narratives of immigrant women, and strategies for empowerment through healthcare. He is committed to advancing the visibility of spiritual and ethical concerns within nursing science, ensuring that healthcare remains patient-centered and responsive to the broader human experience of illness, suffering, and recovery.

Awards

The recognition of Dr. Aarón Muñoz Devesa’s work reflects his dedication to advancing the field of nursing through scholarship, teaching, and professional practice. His research has been acknowledged within the international academic community, particularly in areas such as nursing history, bioethics, and the integration of spiritual care in healthcare models. His nomination for the Best Researcher Award demonstrates the esteem in which his contributions are held, highlighting his ability to address pressing questions in nursing with both intellectual depth and practical relevance. By fostering innovative approaches that combine ethical reasoning, compassion, and historical insight, he continues to influence the evolution of nursing as both a science and a profession.

Publications

Dr. Aarón Muñoz Devesa has produced significant scholarly works published in peer-reviewed international journals. His publications reflect the diversity of his research interests and his commitment to both theoretical and applied knowledge in nursing. Some of his most notable contributions include:

Title: Nursing and the Care of Spiritual Suffering
Journal: Index of Nursing
Published on: 2014
Citation: 103

Title: The Helping Relationship in Nursing
Journal: Index of Nursing
Published on: 2014
Citation: 84

Title: Construction of the Professional Image of Nursing during the COVID-19 Pandemic through Press News
Journal: Index of Nursing
Published on: 2022
Citation: 10

Title: Communicating the History of Nursing in the University: Innovative Motivation and Co-Creation
Journal: Temperamentvm
Published on: 2023
Citation: 5

Title: The Help Relationship in Nursing
Journal: Index of Nursing
Published on: 2014
Citation: 5

Title: Spiritual Health in the Reform of Spanish Renaissance Nursing [Dataset]
Journal: Mendeley Data
Published on: 2024
Citation: 3

Title: Nursing Care of Saint John of God according to Henderson’s Model of Human Needs
Journal: University of Alicante
Published on: 2023
Citation: 3

Title: Spirituality, Vocation, and Meaning: General Resistance Resources for Nursing Professionals according to the Figure of Saint John of God
Journal: University of Alicante
Published on: 2024
Citation: 2

Title: The Spanish Flu in the City of Murcia: Care and Spiritual Interpretation of the Diocesan Church
Journal: Temperamentvm
Published on: 2020
Citation: 2

Title: Self-Compassion in Nursing Students, its Dimensions and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal: Index of Nursing
Published on: 2024
Citation: 1

Conclusion

The academic and professional trajectory of Dr. Aarón Muñoz Devesa is defined by a rare combination of clinical expertise, teaching excellence, and innovative research. His ability to interweave the historical, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of healthcare with contemporary nursing practice demonstrates a holistic vision of health sciences. Through his research, he has expanded the understanding of compassion and spirituality in nursing care, contributing both to theoretical frameworks and practical interventions that improve patient well-being. His teaching has inspired generations of students to adopt a human-centered approach to healthcare, while his publications have positioned him within international academic discourse. Dr. Muñoz Devesa stands out as a scholar who not only contributes to the advancement of nursing science but also reaffirms the ethical and spiritual values that sustain the profession. His nomination for the Best Researcher Award is a testament to his enduring impact and leadership in the field.