Fulya Erendor Cihan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Review Paper Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Fulya Erendor Cihan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Review Paper Award

Ordu University | Turkey

Dr. Fulya Erendor Cihan is an emerging researcher in gene and cell therapy, with a strong focus on precision gene editing, viral vector systems, and therapeutic strategies for metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. Her work integrates advanced molecular biology techniques with translational research, particularly in diabetes, COVID-19 vaccine development, and neuroprotection. She has contributed to multiple nationally funded research projects and international collaborations, emphasizing lentiviral and adenoviral vector-based therapies. Her research outputs include high-impact journal publications, conference proceedings, and book chapters, reflecting her growing influence in biomedical innovation and experimental therapeutics.

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Gene and cell therapy of human genetic diseases: Recent advances and future directions

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Ebeney Whillas | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Ebeney Whillas | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

University of Wollongong | Australia

Ms. Ebeney Whillas is a sports nutrition researcher whose work focuses on nutrition-related experiences during the transition from elite sport to post-competitive life. Her research is grounded in qualitative inquiry, addressing a critical gap in sports nutrition literature by centering the voices of former elite athletes. She is the lead author of a peer-reviewed article published in Nutrients (MDPI), which examines how entrenched sporting cultures continue to shape eating behaviours, health perceptions, and wellbeing after retirement from elite competition. Her scholarship contributes to a growing recognition that athlete nutrition support must extend beyond performance-focused phases to encompass long-term health and adjustment. Ms. Whillas’ research interests include athlete transition, sports nutrition culture, and the relationship between nutrition practices and mental wellbeing. Through her work, she provides evidence to inform more holistic, sustainable, and athlete-centered nutrition interventions across the full athletic lifespan.

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Featured Publications

• Whillas, E. K., Craddock, J. C., & Lambert, K. (2025). Navigating nutrition beyond elite sport: A qualitative exploration of experiences after retirement. Nutrients, 17(24), Article 3920. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17243920

Tuncay Kiris | Medicine and Health Sciences | Forensic Scientist of the Year Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuncay Kiris | Medicine and Health Sciences | Forensic Scientist of the Year Award

Izmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital | Turkey

Dr. Tuncay Kırış, an Associate Professor at İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey, is a distinguished cardiology researcher recognized for his extensive contributions to cardiovascular medicine, particularly in the fields of cardiovascular risk prediction, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiac biomarkers. His research has provided valuable insights into myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, renal complications following cardiac interventions, and the prognostic implications of biochemical and hematological markers in predicting patient outcomes. Dr. Tuncay Kırış has authored 83 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious international journals indexed in SCI and SCI-Expanded, including Angiology, BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, Herz, and Acta Radiologica. His works have received 591 citations from 544 documents, with an h-index of 15, according to Scopus (Author ID: 55321350600), reflecting his strong academic impact. His studies emphasize innovative predictive and prognostic modeling approaches, such as exploring the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio, red cell distribution width, and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio as novel indicators of adverse cardiovascular events and renal complications. Beyond his research, he has supervised postgraduate theses on cardiovascular risk assessment, contributed to collaborative projects in clinical and translational cardiology, and serves as Editor of the Ege Klinikleri Tıp Dergisi. As an active reviewer for several international cardiology journals, Dr. Tuncay Kırış continues to advance evidence-based cardiology through data-driven research, bridging clinical practice with innovation to improve patient outcomes and global cardiovascular health.

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Featured Publications

  • Yildirim, S. E., Yildirim, T., Kırış, T., & Avci, E. (2025, October). Prognostic value of the NAPLES score and serum uric acid in chronic coronary syndrome: Evidence from time-dependent ROC and time-varying hazard ratio analyses. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(20), 7416. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14207416

  • Tiryaki, M. M., Yılmaz, C., Ince, H. S., Karaca, B., Kayaalti Esin, F., & Kırış, T. (2025, September). Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio as a predictor of in-hospital mortality in infective endocarditis. Biomarkers in Medicine, 19(17), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/17520363.2025.2562554

  • Akkan, G., Kırış, T., Esin, F., & Karaca, M. (2025, May). Evaluation of mortality and hospitalization due to decompensated heart failure and appropriate shocks in reduced ejection fraction in patients with an implantable cardioverter–defibrillator according to a novel tissue Doppler echocardiographic method. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(9), 3226. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14093226

  • Esin, F., Bozkurt, H., Palac, B., Akar, B., Kırış, T., Özdemir, E., & Karaca, M. (2025, February). The impact of pleural effusion on long-term mortality in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(5), 1596. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14051596

  • Usta, A., Sancakli Usta, C., Lafci, D., Kırış, T., & Avci, E. (2024, December). Contrast induced nephropathy in women with infertility undergoing hysterosalpingography. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-024-01334-3

Sonja Jahnke | Medicine and Health Sciences | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Sonja Jahnke | Medicine and Health Sciences | Young Scientist Award

Group Practice Drs. Jahnke | Germany

Ms. Sonja Jahnke is a promising young physician-scientist whose academic trajectory reflects an exceptional blend of clinical excellence, research productivity, and international engagement in orthopaedics and sports medicine. She completed her medical education at Brandenburg Medical School (MHB), complemented by clinical rotations at Ludwig Maximilian University, University Hospital Brandenburg, and St. Vinzenz Hospital, where she gained comprehensive training in internal medicine, trauma care, orthopaedics, and sports orthopaedics. Since July 2025, she has been serving as a resident physician in training, advancing her clinical expertise while building upon her earlier role as a surgical assistant at Sporthopaedicum Berlin. Her research focuses on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, rehabilitation strategies, and the influence of bracing and muscular strength on functional recovery, bridging biomechanics with patient-centered outcomes. Ms. Sonja Jahnke has authored three peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus, with 34 citations across 34 documents and an h-index of 2, reflecting her growing scholarly impact. Her contributions have appeared in leading journals such as the Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025), Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology (2023), Efort Open Reviews (2023), and Healthcare Basel (2023), advancing knowledge on ACL rehabilitation, orthopaedic outcomes, and innovative treatment approaches. In addition, she has delivered invited presentations at prestigious international meetings, including ESSKA 2024 in Milan and the Berlin Arthroscopy Course, underscoring her recognition as a dynamic and insightful communicator. Her achievements have been further acknowledged with the Young Investigator Award from Brandenburg Medical School in 2022, highlighting her strong potential as an emerging leader in sports medicine research and clinical practice.

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Featured Publications

  1. Jahnke, S., Prill, R., Królikowska, A., & Becker, R. (2025, September). Test learning effects influence coordinative but not strength-related tasks in patients six months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

  2. Prill, R., Cruysen, C., Jahnke, S., & Becker, R. (2023, June). Der Einfluss von Bandagen und Orthesen auf die Performance in der Back in Action Testbatterie. Conference Paper.

  3. Diquattro, E., Jahnke, S., Traina, F., & Kopf, S. (2023, May). ACL surgery: Reasons for failure and management.

  4. Jahnke, S., Cruysen, C., Prill, R., & Becker, R. (2023, February). Protocol for a randomized crossover trial to evaluate the effect of soft brace and rigid orthosis on performance and readiness to return to sport six months post-ACL-reconstruction.

  5. Jahnke, S., Becker, R., Królikowska, A., & Prill, R. (2022, August). Manual estimation of hip abductor strength – A practical alternative to conventional assessment tools? Conference Paper.

  6. Jahnke, S., Królikowska, A., Becker, R., & Prill, R. (2022, August). Influence of hip abductor strength on pelvis and knee position during a single-leg landing test. Conference Paper.

  7. Rinaldi, V. G., Prill, R., Jahnke, S., & Becker, R. (2022, August). The influence of gluteal muscle strength deficits on dynamic knee valgus: A scoping review.