SİNEM OZTURKLER | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. SİNEM OZTURKLER | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

University of Kocaeli | Turkey

Dr. Sinem Öztürkler is a dedicated academic and healthcare professional specializing in child health and diseases nursing. With a profound background in nursing and a growing research portfolio, she has committed her career to enhancing maternal and child health outcomes through education, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently serving at Kocaeli University, she actively contributes to academic growth, scientific advancement, and healthcare education in Turkey and internationally.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Lect. PhD Sinem Öztürkler demonstrates commendable academic and research credentials, especially in the field of pediatric and maternal health nursing. Her doctoral dissertation on obsessive-compulsive behaviors and breastfeeding self-efficacy reflects an original contribution to nursing science. She has multiple peer-reviewed publications, including in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Pediatric Nursing (2024, SCI-Expanded) and Healthcare for Women International (2022, SSCI), indicating both international visibility and relevance of her research topics. Her contributions span across burnout in pediatric nurses, maternal fatigue, and nursing care during pandemics, addressing critical and timely healthcare issues. She has also co-authored a book chapter on childhood immunization, further enriching academic literature.

🎓 Education

Dr. Öztürkler holds a Ph.D. from Sakarya University, Institute of Health Sciences (2019–2023), where her research focused on obsessive-compulsive behaviors and breastfeeding self-efficacy in mothers of preterm and low birth weight infants. She earned her postgraduate degree from Halic University (2012–2014) and completed her undergraduate studies in Nursing at Balıkesir University (2007–2011). Her educational path reflects a strong commitment to health sciences and continuous learning.

💼 Experience

Since 2019, Dr. Öztürkler has been a Lecturer Ph.D. at Kocaeli University. Beyond her teaching duties, she contributes to institutional development as a member of the Department Quality Commission and the Adaptation/Exemption Committee. She also teaches key courses such as Pediatric Nursing and First Aid at undergraduate and associate levels. Her early clinical career began at Kocaeli University Hospital, where she worked as a nurse, bridging practice and academia.

🔬 Research Interests On Health Professions

Dr. Öztürkler’s research interests revolve around child health and diseases nursing, maternal mental health, breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum behaviors, and pediatric care challenges during disasters. She has participated in funded projects, such as the QR code-supported newborn care education program for mothers of preterm infants, demonstrating her innovative approach to maternal-child healthcare.

🏆 Awards

In 2023, Dr. Öztürkler was honored with the Mustela Foundation Midwifery and Nursing Award, recognizing her excellence in maternal and child health research. This prestigious award, shared with collaborators, highlights her impactful contributions to evidence-based nursing practices in Turkey.

📚 Publications

Journal Articles (SCI, SSCI, AHCI Indexed):

Other Journal Publications:

Book Chapter:

  • Öztürkler, S., & Dede Çınar, N. (2020). “Bağışıklama ve Aşılar.” In Anne ve Çocuk Sağlığı İlk 1000 Gün, Akademisyen Kitabevi, pp. 381–417.

📝 Conclusion

🌟 Lect. Dr. Sinem Öztürkler exemplifies the qualities of a committed academic and healthcare professional. With impactful research in pediatric and maternal health, award-winning initiatives, and active academic service, she is a strong contender for recognition in her field. Her dedication to advancing child health nursing and maternal well-being, both through empirical studies and educational innovations, marks her as a rising star in health sciences.

Anquan Shang | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Anquan Shang | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

The Second People’s Hospital of Lianyungang | China

Prof. Anquan Shang is a distinguished Associate Chief Laboratory Technician and Clinical Laboratory Physician with an H-index of 26. At the age of 39, he has made significant contributions to the field of clinical laboratory diagnostics. As a master’s supervisor, he plays a crucial role in mentoring future medical professionals. He is currently affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and has extensive experience in tumor marker research and clinical diagnostics.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Strong Research Productivity 

    • H-index of 26, indicating high citation impact.
    • Over 70 SCI and core journal publications as first or corresponding author.
    • Multiple high-impact factor papers in oncology, microbiology, and immunology.

  • Impressive Funding & Grants 

    • Secured multiple national and provincial-level research grants.
    • Led and participated in 13+ major projects in oncology, infection, and precision diagnostics.

  • Leadership & Recognition 

    • Head of key clinical departments and training programs in prestigious hospitals.
    • Recognized in Shanghai and Jiangsu talent programs, highlighting academic excellence.

  • Significant Innovations & Impact 

    • Contributions to liquid biopsy, tumor biomarkers, and infection diagnostics.
    • 5+ patents, demonstrating translational research impact.

  • Professional Network & Influence 

    • Active in national and international research communities.
    • Reviewer and editor for multiple scientific journals.

🎓 Education

His academic journey began with a specialization in medical laboratory technology at Xiangfan Vocational and Technical College (2005-2008). He then pursued a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science at Jiangsu University (2011-2014), followed by a master’s degree in clinical laboratory diagnostics at Ningxia Medical University (2014-2017). He furthered his expertise with a Ph.D. in clinical laboratory diagnostics from Tongji University (2017-2020), establishing a strong foundation for his research career.

🏥 Experience

Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher in clinical laboratory diagnostics at Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2025-present), focusing on tumor biomarker research. Since 2023, he has led the Clinical Laboratory Medicine Department at Lianyungang Second People’s Hospital, a key clinical specialty in Jiangsu Province. Previously, he completed another postdoctoral fellowship at Tongji University (2020-2022), researching tumor microenvironment and biomarkers. His clinical experience spans roles as a laboratory technician at various hospitals between 2008 and 2014, steadily advancing to leadership positions.

🔬 Research Interests On Medicine

His research focuses on:

1️⃣ Tumor immunology 🧬

2️⃣ Infection microecology and immune microenvironment remodeling 🦠

3️⃣ Precision molecular diagnostics for chronic diseases 🏥

4️⃣ Liquid biopsy techniques for early disease detection 💉

🏆 Awards

He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Yancheng City Natural Science Achievement Award (3 times), the Yancheng Medical New Technology Introduction Award (5 times), and the Huaihai Science and Technology Progress Award (2nd Prize, twice). From 2019-2022, he was consecutively recognized as an Outstanding Young Scientific Researcher by the Shanghai Medical Association Laboratory Medicine Branch.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Exosomal circPACRGL promotes progression of colorectal cancer via the miR-142-3p/miR-506-3p-TGF-β1 axis
    Authors: A Shang, C Gu, W Wang, X Wang, J Sun, B Zeng, C Chen, W Chang, …
    Publication Year: 2020
    Citations: 372

  • Title: Long non-coding RNA HOTTIP enhances IL-6 expression to potentiate immune escape of ovarian cancer cells by upregulating the expression of PD-L1 in neutrophils
    Authors: A Shang, W Wang, C Gu, C Chen, B Zeng, Y Yang, P Ji, J Sun, J Wu, …
    Publication Year: 2019
    Citations: 147

  • Title: Exosomal KRAS mutation promotes the formation of tumor-associated neutrophil extracellular traps and causes deterioration of colorectal cancer by inducing IL-8 expression
    Authors: A Shang, C Gu, C Zhou, Y Yang, C Chen, B Zeng, J Wu, W Lu, W Wang, …
    Publication Year: 2020
    Citations: 100

  • Title: Tumor microenvironment: lactic acid promotes tumor development
    Authors: Y Gao, H Zhou, G Liu, J Wu, Y Yuan, A Shang
    Publication Year: 2022
    Citations: 80

  • Title: Exosomal miR-183-5p promotes angiogenesis in colorectal cancer by regulation of FOXO1
    Authors: A Shang, X Wang, C Gu, W Liu, J Sun, B Zeng, C Chen, P Ji, J Wu, …
    Publication Year: 2020
    Citations: 77

  • Title: Relationship between HER2 and JAK/STAT-SOCS3 signaling pathway and clinicopathological features and prognosis of ovarian cancer
    Authors: AQ Shang, J Wu, F Bi, YJ Zhang, LR Xu, LL Li, FF Chen, WW Wang, …
    Publication Year: 2017
    Citations: 77

  • Title: Knockdown of long noncoding RNA PVT1 suppresses cell proliferation and invasion of colorectal cancer via upregulation of microRNA-214-3p
    Authors: AQ Shang, WW Wang, YB Yang, CZ Gu, P Ji, C Chen, BJ Zeng, JL Wu, …
    Publication Year: 2019
    Citations: 70

  • Title: IGF2BP2 promotes the progression of colorectal cancer through a YAP‐dependent mechanism
    Authors: J Cui, J Tian, W Wang, T He, X Li, C Gu, L Wang, J Wu, A Shang
    Publication Year: 2021
    Citations: 62

  • Title: miR‐381‐3p restrains cervical cancer progression by downregulating FGF7
    Authors: A Shang, C Zhou, G Bian, W Chen, W Lu, W Wang, D Li
    Publication Year: 2019
    Citations: 62

  • Title: Vaginal microecological characteristics of women in different physiological and pathological period
    Authors: L Shen, W Zhang, Y Yuan, W Zhu, A Shang
    Publication Year: 2022
    Citations: 59

🔚 Conclusion

With a strong academic background, leadership in clinical laboratory medicine, and groundbreaking research in tumor immunology and molecular diagnostics, he continues to make significant contributions to medical science. His extensive experience, prestigious awards, and influential publications highlight his dedication to advancing clinical diagnostics and improving patient outcomes.

Marta Wojcik | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marta Wojcik | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Head of Veterinary Oncology lab | University of Live Sciences in Lublin | Poland

Dr. Marta Wójcik is the Head of the Veterinary Oncology Laboratory at the Department of Epizootiology and Clinic of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland. With a distinguished career in veterinary pathology, her research primarily focuses on liver diseases, especially the mechanisms leading to primary malignant tumors such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCA). Her work encompasses both experimental models and in vitro analyses, contributing significantly to the understanding of hepatocarcinogenesis.

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Strengths for the Awards

  • Extensive Research Contributions:
    • Dr. Wójcik has a well-established research background, primarily focusing on veterinary oncology and liver diseases.
    • Her work in hepatocarcinogenesis, fibrosis, and liver disease mechanisms has both veterinary and human medicine implications.
    • Multiple research projects, including leading and participating in grants funded by the National Science Centre in Poland and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
  • International Scientific Collaborations:
    • Ongoing collaboration with the National Research Council in Pisa, Italy on liver cancer and hepatocytes research.
    • Erasmus-funded research and teaching exchanges in Germany, Italy, and Hungary, demonstrating strong international networking.
  • Publication Record & Reviewer Role:
    • Publications in high-impact factor journals, indicating significant contributions to veterinary and medical research.
    • Peer reviewer for reputed journals, including Molecules, The American Journal of the Medicine Sciences, and Oncology Letters.
  • Academic Leadership & Teaching:
    • Head of the Veterinary Oncology Lab, indicating leadership in her field.
    • Supervisor of PhD students and mentor for undergraduate students in veterinary medicine.
    • Teaches advanced courses in Pathophysiology, Oncology, and Laboratory Animal Diseases, which strengthens her role in academia.

Education 🎓

Dr. Wójcik earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 1996 from the Agricultural Academy in Lublin. She pursued her Ph.D. at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, completing it in 2005 with a dissertation titled “Changes in the secretion of Ubiquinone Q10 and secretory parameters of bile in the course of experimental hepatic oxidative stress in sheep.” In 2019, she achieved habilitation with a thesis on the activity of oval stem cells and macrophages in primary hepatic cancer in humans and rats.

Experience 🏢

Beginning her career as a research fellow at the Department of Pathophysiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, from 1996 to 2005, Dr. Wójcik then served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine until 2019. Since 2020, she has been an Associate Professor, leading the Veterinary Oncology Laboratory. Her international experience includes scholarships and teaching engagements in Germany, Italy, and Hungary, enhancing her global perspective in veterinary medicine.

Research Interests On Medicine 🔬

Dr. Wójcik’s research delves into the pathomechanisms of liver diseases, with a particular emphasis on cancer processes leading to primary malignant tumors. She utilizes experimental rat models and in vitro analyses to study hepatocarcinogenesis. Her recent work focuses on the influence of “trained” M1 macrophages on isolated neoplastic cells and the impact of nutraceuticals on HCC development.

Awards and Recognitions 🏆

Throughout her career, Dr. Wójcik has been recognized for her contributions to veterinary pathology and hepatology. She has secured funding from prestigious institutions, including the National Science Centre in Poland and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, to support her groundbreaking research projects.

Publications 📚

  1. A Moderate Intake of Beer Improves Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in a High-Fat Diet (HFD)-Induced Mouse Model
    • Authors: Vornoli, A., Souid, A., Lazzari, B., Capra, E., Pozzo, L.
    • Publication Year: 2024
    • Citations: 0
  2. Liver Antioxidant Capacity and Steatosis in Laying Hens Exposed to Various Quantities of Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) Seeds in the Diet
    • Authors: Wójcik, M., Grabowski, S., Jarosz, Ł.S., Gruszczyński, K., Marek, A.
    • Publication Year: 2024
    • Citations: 1
  3. Growth Rate and Bone Hydroxyproline Concentration in Turkeys Fed with a Silage-Composed Diet Modified with Different Diet Cation–Anion Differences (Dcads)
    • Authors: Wójcik, M., Stachal, K., Burzec, M., Gruszczyński, K., Korga-Plewko, A.
    • Publication Year: 2022
    • Citations: 0
  4. Apigenin and Hesperidin Downregulate DNA Repair Genes in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells and Augment Doxorubicin Toxicity
    • Authors: Korga-Plewko, A., Michalczyk, M., Adamczuk, G., Wójcik, M., Dudka, J.
    • Publication Year: 2020
    • Citations: 22
  5. Relationship Between Mammary Blood Flow, Infrared Thermography and Ovine Placental Lactogen During the Periparturient Period in Ewes
    • Authors: Bobowiec, R., Wójcik, M., Milczak, A., Gregula-Kania, M., Tatarczak, J.
    • Publication Year: 2019
    • Citations: 1
  6. Influence of Proinflammatory Macrophages (M-1) on Proliferative Activity and PPAR Expression in Neoplastic Rat Hepatocytes In Vitro
    • Authors: Wójcik, M., Kosior-Korzecka, U., Plewik, M., Bobowiec, R.
    • Publication Year: 2019
    • Citations: 0
  7. Changes in Growth Hormone Secretion and Leptin Receptor mRNA Expression Under the Influence of Leptin and Adrenocorticotropin in Pituitary Cells of Early Weaned Ewe Lambs
    • Authors: Kosior-Korzecka, U., Wójcik, M., Longo, V., Patkowski, K., Gregula-Kania, M.
    • Publication Year: 2019
    • Citations: 5
  8. Expression of Receptor Interacting Protein 1 and Receptor Interacting Protein 3 Oval Cells in a Rat Model of Hepatocarcinogenesis
    • Authors: Wójcik, M., Bobowiec, R., Lisiecka, U., Śmiech, A.
    • Publication Year: 2018
    • Citations: 3
  9. Growth Rate and Acid-Base Balance in Turkeys Fed a Silage-Containing Diet Modified by Different Dietary Cation-Anion Difference
    • Authors: Gruszczyński, K., Strobel, W., Wójcik, M., Wessely-Szponder, J., Bobowiec, R.
    • Publication Year: 2017
    • Citations: 1
  10. In Vitro Proinflammatory Polarization of Macrophages Isolated from Hepatocarcinogenic Stage in Humans and Rats
    • Authors: Wójcik, M., Wessely-Szponder, J., Cichoz-Lach, H., Celiński, K., Bobowiec, R.
    • Publication Year: 2016
    • Citations: 4

Conclusion 🔚

Dr. Marta Wójcik’s extensive education, diverse experience, and dedicated research have established her as a leading figure in veterinary pathology, particularly in the study of liver diseases and cancer processes. Her ongoing contributions continue to advance the understanding of hepatocarcinogenesis, benefiting both the scientific community and veterinary medicine.