Xiaochun Zhang | Health Professions | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Xiaochun Zhang
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China

Xiaochun Zhang
Affiliation Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Country China
Scopus ID 56482687800
Documents 34
Citations 627
h-index 11
Subject Area Health Professions
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0000-3644-5333

The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers whose scholarly activities contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice. Xiaochun Zhang, affiliated with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, has established a research profile spanning gastrointestinal health, oncology, rehabilitation medicine, inflammatory disorders, and translational medical science. Through peer-reviewed publications and interdisciplinary investigations, Zhang has contributed to emerging areas of clinical and biomedical research while maintaining active engagement with contemporary healthcare challenges.[1]

Abstract

Xiaochun Zhang’s scholarly activities demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing health sciences through clinical investigation, translational medicine, and therapeutic innovation. Research outputs encompass colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, osteoporosis risk prediction, postoperative gastrointestinal recovery, and pelvic floor rehabilitation. The body of work reflects a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates clinical evidence, biomedical mechanisms, and predictive healthcare strategies.[2]

Keywords

Translational Medicine; Colorectal Cancer; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Osteoporosis Prediction; Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation; Inflammatory Disorders; Clinical Research; Health Professions.

Introduction

Healthcare research increasingly depends on interdisciplinary approaches capable of linking molecular mechanisms with patient-centered outcomes. Xiaochun Zhang’s academic activities align with this objective through studies that examine disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, and predictive clinical models. These efforts contribute to ongoing discussions regarding precision medicine and evidence-informed healthcare delivery.[3]

Research Profile

Zhang obtained medical training at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and maintains academic affiliations within the institution. Additional scholarly identifiers include ORCID, SciProfiles, and Loop profile records. Research interests encompass oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, inflammatory disease management, rehabilitation medicine, and clinical epidemiology.[1]

Research Contributions

  • Investigation of lipid metabolic reprogramming in colorectal cancer liver metastasis and anti-PD-1 therapy enhancement.
  • Development of predictive nomograms for osteoporosis risk assessment in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
  • Evaluation of rehabilitation interventions for postpartum stress urinary incontinence recovery.
  • Studies examining inflammatory and mitochondrial responses in experimental colitis.
  • Reviews exploring gut vascular barrier restoration as a therapeutic target in postoperative ileus.

Publications

Selected publications include articles in Phytomedicine, Frontiers in Medicine, Current Issues in Molecular Biology, World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research. These works address therapeutic optimization, predictive healthcare tools, inflammatory disease biology, and postoperative recovery strategies.[4]

Research Impact

According to available scholarly metrics, the researcher has accumulated 627 citations and an h-index of 11 across indexed publications. These indicators suggest sustained academic visibility and engagement within relevant scientific communities. The integration of clinical observations with mechanistic research enhances the translational value of the published work.[5]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award emphasizes originality, scientific rigor, and measurable contribution to knowledge development. Zhang’s portfolio demonstrates engagement with clinically relevant questions while employing multidisciplinary methodologies. The combination of publication productivity, citation performance, and translational relevance supports consideration for recognition within the International Forensic Scientist Awards framework.[6]

Conclusion

Xiaochun Zhang represents a contemporary researcher whose work bridges biomedical discovery and clinical application. Through contributions spanning oncology, inflammatory disease research, rehabilitation medicine, and predictive healthcare analytics, the researcher has established a record of scholarly activity aligned with the objectives of innovation-driven scientific recognition programs.

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). Xiaochun Zhang researcher profile.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3644-5333
  2. Zhang, X. (2026). Neferine-enhanced Shenling Baizhu Tang potentiates anti-PD-1 therapy in colorectal cancer liver metastasis.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2026.158236
  3. Zhang, X. (2026). Development and validation of a nomogram predicting osteoporosis risk in rheumatoid arthritis.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1747090
  4. Zhang, X. (2026). Resistance Training Complements Anti-TNF Therapy in DSS-Induced Colitis.
  5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Xiaochun Zhang, Author ID 56482687800.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56482687800
  6. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. (2026). Repairing the impaired gut vascular barrier as a novel therapeutic target for prolonged postoperative ileus.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.117318

Anna Sójka-Makowska | Medicine and Health Sciences | Forensic Scientist of the Year Award

Forensic Scientist of the Year Award

Anna Sójka-Makowska
Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Anna Sójka-Makowska
Affiliation Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Country Poland
Scopus ID 57196022239
Documents 5
Citations 165
h-index 5
Subject Area Medicine and Health Sciences
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-0193-0491

Anna Sójka-Makowska is associated with the Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland and has contributed to interdisciplinary clinical research involving temporomandibular disorders, neurophysiological diagnostics, dentistry, and related biomedical sciences. Her scholarly activities include investigations into temporomandibular dysfunctions, headache disorders, neuroendocrine biomarkers, and patient-centered therapeutic methodologies within modern dental and medical practice.[1] Her publication profile reflects continued academic engagement in diagnostic sciences and clinical assessment methodologies relevant to forensic and health-related research domains.[2]

Abstract

The professional activities of Anna Sójka-Makowska demonstrate sustained involvement in clinical and diagnostic investigations within dentistry and biomedical sciences. Her work has addressed temporomandibular disorders, neurophysiological examinations, headache-associated dysfunctions, and biomarker-oriented clinical studies. Through peer-reviewed publications and collaborative research projects, she has contributed to evidence-based methodologies that support patient diagnostics and interdisciplinary healthcare research.[3] The combination of clinical relevance and analytical rigor supports recognition within the framework of the Forensic Scientist of the Year Award.

Keywords

Temporomandibular Disorders, Dentistry, Neurophysiology, Biomarkers, Clinical Diagnostics, Prosthodontics, Oral Health Research, Forensic Medicine, Medical Sciences, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.

Introduction

Research involving temporomandibular disorders and associated neurological or psychological conditions represents an important area within contemporary clinical medicine. Anna Sójka-Makowska has participated in studies examining the relationship between temporomandibular dysfunctions, headache disorders, stress-related conditions, and neuroendocrine biomarkers.[4] Her investigations have contributed to the understanding of diagnostic frameworks such as DC/TMD and related clinical assessment methodologies applied in patient-centered healthcare environments.[5]

The interdisciplinary nature of her research reflects collaboration across dentistry, neurology, behavioral sciences, and rehabilitation-oriented medicine. Such integration of clinical knowledge and analytical approaches aligns with the objectives of academic recognition programs focused on healthcare innovation and applied scientific contributions.

Research Profile

Anna Sójka-Makowska serves within the academic and clinical environment of Poznan University of Medical Sciences. Her research profile includes publications in journals related to craniofacial medicine, behavioral sciences, prosthodontics, and neurophysiology. She has participated in investigations concerning temporomandibular disorders among adolescents and adults, clinical examination protocols, patient satisfaction in prosthodontic treatment, and biomarker studies associated with neurological conditions.[6]

According to indexed academic records, her Scopus profile reports measurable citation activity and scholarly visibility within medical and dental sciences.[1] Her work demonstrates consistent involvement in clinically applicable research supported by peer-reviewed dissemination and interdisciplinary cooperation.

Research Contributions

A significant component of Anna Sójka-Makowska’s contributions involves the study of temporomandibular disorders and their relationship with neurological, psychological, and physiological indicators. Her studies have explored stress manifestations, anxiety, and psychosocial influences associated with temporomandibular dysfunctions in clinical populations.[7]

Recent investigations have focused on biomarkers including Nesfatin-1 and Ghrelin/GOAT in adolescent headache and epilepsy-related studies. These projects contribute to ongoing scientific discussions concerning neuroendocrine regulation, pain mechanisms, and diagnostic biomarkers relevant to neurological and craniofacial disorders.[8]

  • Clinical investigations into temporomandibular disorders and patient diagnostics.
  • Research on neuroendocrine biomarkers associated with headache and epilepsy conditions.
  • Comparative studies involving DC/TMD and RDC/TMD diagnostic methodologies.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration linking dentistry, neurology, and behavioral sciences.
  • Peer-reviewed dissemination in clinical and biomedical journals.

Publications

Selected scholarly publications associated with Anna Sójka-Makowska include peer-reviewed articles, literature reviews, conference papers, and clinical studies relevant to dentistry and medical sciences.[9]

  • Is there a relationship between psychological factors and TMD? — Brain and Behavior (2019). DOI:
  • Temporomandibular disorders in adolescents with headache — Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine (2018). DOI:
  • Relations between the results of complex clinical and neurophysiological examinations in patients with temporomandibular disorders symptoms — CRANIO (2017). DOI:
  • Comparison of Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) and RDC/TMD — IRONS Journal (2016).
  • Nesfatin-1 and Ghrelin/GOAT as Potential Biomarkers in Adolescent Headache with Temporomandibular Disorders — Journal of Medical Science (2025).

Research Impact

The academic impact of Anna Sójka-Makowska’s work is reflected through citation activity, collaborative publications, and participation in clinically oriented biomedical research. Her studies have addressed practical diagnostic challenges within dentistry and craniofacial medicine while also contributing to broader discussions involving pain disorders, neurophysiology, and behavioral health.[10]

Research concerning temporomandibular disorders and neuroendocrine biomarkers carries importance for both diagnostic sciences and patient management frameworks. The integration of clinical examinations with evidence-based analysis supports scientific advancement within healthcare disciplines and contributes to ongoing improvements in interdisciplinary diagnostic methodologies.

Award Suitability

Anna Sójka-Makowska demonstrates professional and academic characteristics relevant to the objectives of the Forensic Scientist of the Year Award. Her involvement in diagnostic research, clinical methodologies, and biomarker-based investigations illustrates a commitment to scientific rigor and interdisciplinary healthcare research.[11]

The combination of indexed publications, citation visibility, collaborative investigations, and contributions to patient-oriented diagnostics supports consideration for scholarly recognition. Her research profile reflects continued engagement with scientifically relevant issues that intersect clinical medicine, dentistry, neurophysiology, and evidence-based diagnostic practice.

Conclusion

Anna Sójka-Makowska has established a research portfolio centered on temporomandibular disorders, clinical diagnostics, neurophysiological assessment, and interdisciplinary medical investigations. Her scholarly contributions within dentistry and health sciences demonstrate consistency in research activity and participation in clinically applicable scientific studies.[12] Through publications, collaborative projects, and analytical clinical research, she represents a suitable candidate for recognition within international scientific award frameworks.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Anna Sójka-Makowska, Author ID 57196022239. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57196022239
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Anna Sójka-Makowska ORCID Profile.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0193-0491
  3. Sójka, A., et al. (2017). Relations between the results of complex clinical and neurophysiological examinations in patients with temporomandibular disorders symptoms. CRANIO.
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08869634.2017.1290907
  4. Sójka, A., et al. (2018). Temporomandibular disorders in adolescents with headache. Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine.
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323644581_Temporomandibular_disorders_in_adolescents_with_headache
  5. Sójka, A., Pilarski, J., & Hędzelek, W. (2021). Description of the methodology for clinical examination of patients with temporomandibular disorders according to DC/TMD classification. Dental Forum.
  6. ResearchGate. (n.d.). Anna Sójka publication and research overview.
  7. Sójka, A., et al. (2019). Is there a relationship between psychological factors and TMD? Brain and Behavior.
  8. Sójka, A., et al. (2025). Nesfatin-1 and Ghrelin/GOAT as Potential Biomarkers in Adolescent Headache with Temporomandibular Disorders. Journal of Medical Science.
  9. Sójka, A., et al. (2016). Comparison of Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) and RDC/TMD in Evaluation of Temporomandibular Disorders. IRONS Journal.
  10. Poznan University of Medical Sciences. (n.d.). Department and Clinic of Prosthodontics research activities.
  11. International Forensic Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Award recognition and academic excellence framework.
  12. Sójka, A., et al. (2026). Comparison of the effectiveness of psycho-behavioral-relaxation and occlusal splint therapy in the treatment of myalgia. Dental and Medical Problems.

Odayme Quesada | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Odayme Quesada | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

University of Cincinnati, The Christ Hospital | United States

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Odayme Quesada is a clinician-scientist specializing in women’s cardiovascular health, with a strong focus on coronary microvascular and vasomotor dysfunction (CMVD), ANOCA, and MINOCA. Her research integrates innovative diagnostic strategies and targeted therapeutic approaches to improve cardiovascular outcomes in women. She has authored 78 Scopus-indexed publications, achieving 1,615 citations and an h-index of 22. Her scholarly contributions include high-impact journal articles, book chapters, and leadership in multicenter clinical trials. She has advanced specialized research programs and contributed significantly to understanding sex-specific cardiovascular risk factors and disease mechanisms.

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Xuefei Wang | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Xuefei Wang | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University | China

Prof. Xuefei Wang is a leading researcher in gastric cancer biology and translational oncology, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and significant citation impact. His work focuses on molecular mechanisms of tumor metastasis, DNA damage repair, and chemoradiotherapy resistance. He has contributed to high-impact journals such as Cell Death & Differentiation and Advanced Science. His research integrates CRISPR-based functional genomics, post-translational modifications, and targeted therapeutic development. He is actively involved in multi-institutional collaborations and serves as a reviewer for international SCI journals. His innovations include peptide-based therapeutic strategies targeting cancer resistance pathways.

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Ufuomanefe Jones | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ufuomanefe Jones | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Coventry University | United Kingdom

Dr. Ufuomanefe Jones is a health and wellbeing researcher whose scholarship examines cardiovascular care, patient–family experiences, and equity in healthcare education and practice. Her work integrates qualitative inquiry with applied clinical perspectives to understand how communication, consultation styles, and cultural context shape outcomes for people living with heart failure and for families of frontline healthcare workers. She has contributed to interdisciplinary research on ethnic diversity, leadership barriers, and inclusion within paramedic and nursing education, advancing asset-based and equity-focused approaches. Dr. Jones has published in peer-reviewed international journals and presents regularly at public health and healthcare education conferences. Her research is recognised for amplifying underrepresented voices, strengthening culturally responsive practice, and informing workforce development and patient-centred cardiovascular care.

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Family Experiences of living with frontline Healthcare workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United Kingdom: Perspectives from Black and Asian Community

– Jones, U., Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye, A., Khutan, R., Murandu, M. · Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Infectious Diseases, 2026


Addressing the lack of ethnic diversity in the UK paramedic profession: A call for action

– Adegboye, A.A., Jones, U., Gilkes, G., et al. · British Paramedic Journal, 2025


Enhancing diversity and inclusion in paramedic education: Exploring educator and learner perspectives on asset-based initiatives

– Graham, K., Jones, U., Rehling, T., et al. · Health Services Management Research, 2025


Addressing Leadership diversity barriers for Ethnic Minority staff in WMAS

– Hyllam, M., Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye, A., Jones, U., et al. · European Journal of Public Health, 2025

Asrat Agalu Abejew | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Asrat Agalu Abejew | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia

Dr. Asrat Agalu Abejew is a highly cited researcher whose work significantly advances antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), drug-use evaluation, and public-health pharmacotherapy. His prolific research portfolio spans more than 20 peer-reviewed journal publications, contributing impactful evidence on antibiotic consumption trends, prescribing behaviors, systemic resistance patterns, and medication-related adverse outcomes. He has published widely in reputable journals including The Lancet, PLoS ONE, BMC Research Notes, BioMed Research International, Heliyon, and the Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. His research integrates structural equation modeling, AMR surveillance, antibiotic stewardship program evaluation, drug therapy problems, and health-system performance in resource-limited settings.

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Rama Ayash | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rama Ayash | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Damascus University | Syria

Dr. Rama Ayash is a medical advisor, senior lecturer, and scientific researcher specializing in clinical biochemistry, diabetes research, and molecular mechanisms of β-cell apoptosis. Her primary research focuses on the pathophysiological role of cytokines and death receptors in glucose dysregulation and prediabetes, with particular emphasis on the therapeutic effects of DPP4 inhibitors such as sitagliptin. Her recent publications include groundbreaking studies in Scientific Reports, BMC Endocrine Disorders, and the European Journal of Pharmacology, exploring inflammatory cytokine modulation, apoptotic biomarkers (FAS, TNFR1, TRAIL-R2), and their relationship to β-cell dysfunction. Dr. Rama Ayash’s research contributions advance understanding of early diabetic mechanisms, aiding in the development of targeted therapeutic strategies to preserve pancreatic function. She has also supervised diverse clinical and molecular research projects in cardiovascular pharmacology, endocrine biomarkers, and celiac disease diagnostics, demonstrating her interdisciplinary expertise. Her work integrates clinical biochemistry, molecular diagnostics, and translational medicine, contributing to the growing field of preventive and precision diabetology. Dr. Rama Ayash has been an active conference speaker and scientific presenter, sharing insights on cardio-renal pharmacology, metabolic pathways, and biomarker discovery. Her continuing research endeavors aim to bridge laboratory findings with clinical outcomes to enhance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy in metabolic diseases.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

• Ayash, R., Kabalan, Y., & Chamaa, S. (2025). Exploring the predictive potentials of IL-1β and TNFR1 in atherogenic risk in prediabetes. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 37369. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-37369

• Ayash, R., Kabalan, Y., & Chamaa, S. (2025). Association of soluble apoptotic biomarkers (FAS, TNFR1 and TRAIL-R2) with β-cell dysfunction in early glucose dysregulation. BMC Endocrine Disorders, 25(1), 218. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-025-0218

• Ayash, R., Kabalan, Y., & Chamaa, S. (2025). Sitagliptin reduces cytokine-induced β-cell apoptosis in prediabetes: A six-month interventional study. European Journal of Pharmacology, 177708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2025.177708

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

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

Zhiwei Zhong | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhiwei Zhong | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University | China

Dr. Zhiwei Zhong’s research focuses on molecular oncology, nanomedicine, and biomarker discovery in complex diseases such as pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, thyroid eye disease, and venous thromboembolism. His studies integrate bioinformatics, molecular biology, and nanotechnology to uncover therapeutic targets and diagnostic biomarkers. Zhong has contributed to several high-impact publications in PLOS One, Cancer Cell International, Oncology Reports, Digestive Diseases and Sciences, and SN Applied Sciences. His notable works include identifying key extracellular proteins (EGFR, CD44, and CXCL8) as potential biomarkers in thyroid eye disease, elucidating the regulatory role of lncRNA FTX in suppressing NAFLD progression to hepatocellular carcinoma via Kupffer cell polarization, and exploring nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems for targeted thrombolysis and cancer therapy. He has also investigated tumor suppressor mechanisms involving KLF9 and CHD1L in pancreatic cancer, providing insights into tumor proliferation, invasion, and survival pathways. His research contributions advance the understanding of molecular pathogenesis, precision diagnostics, and targeted nanotherapeutic strategies in human diseases.

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  1. He, S., Nie, H., Yin, X., & Zhong, Z. (2025, April). Identification of key extracellular proteins as the potential biomarkers in thyroid eye disease. PLOS ONE, 20(4), e0322415. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322415

Oguz Ozcelik | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Oguz Ozcelik | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Kastamonu University | Turkey

Dr. Oğuz Özçelik (MD, PhD) is a distinguished Professor at Kastamonu University, Turkey, widely recognized for his pioneering work in exercise physiology, metabolism, and oxidative stress. His academic foundation in medicine and physiology has driven decades of impactful research exploring the complex relationships between aerobic fitness, respiratory regulation, and metabolic health. Through rigorous experimental design and translational insights, he has advanced understanding of how exercise modulates physiological and biochemical responses in both healthy and clinical populations. Dr. Oğuz Özçelik’s scientific contributions span more than forty peer-reviewed publications in international journals, reflecting depth, innovation, and clinical relevance. His notable works include studies on the relationship between aerobic fitness levels and isocapnic buffering periods during incremental exercise tests (Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2017, cited by 132), the effects of body mass index on maximal work production and aerobic capacity (Physiological Research, 2004, cited by 84), and the role of nesfatin-1 in glucose tolerance and depressive disorders (Physiological Research, 2016; Psychiatry Investigation, 2018). With an h-index of 13 and more than 474 citations, his scholarly influence demonstrates sustained research excellence. Dr. Oğuz Özçelik’s current investigations focus on the hormonal and metabolic adaptations to exercise and their relevance to neuroendocrine and cardiometabolic health. His leadership, academic rigor, and enduring contributions to human performance and biomedical science exemplify the highest standards of professional achievement and research integrity within the global scientific community.

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Featured Publications

  1. Algul, S., Ozcelik, O., & Yilmaz, B. (2017). Evaluation of relationship between aerobic fitness level and range of isocapnic buffering periods during incremental exercise test. Cellular and Molecular Biology, 63(3), 78–82.

  2. Ozcelik, O., Aslan, M., Ayar, A., & Kelestimur, H. (2004). Effects of body mass index on maximal work production capacity and aerobic fitness during incremental exercise. Physiological Research, 53(2), 165–170.

  3. Algul, S., Ozkan, Y., & Ozcelik, O. (2016). Serum nesfatin-1 levels in patients with different glucose tolerance levels. Physiological Research, 65(6), 979–985.

  4. Ozcelik, O., Ward, S. A., & Whipp, B. J. (1999). Effect of altered body CO₂ stores on pulmonary gas exchange dynamics during incremental exercise in humans. Experimental Physiology, 84(5), 999–1011.

  5. Algul, S., & Ozcelik, O. (2018). Evaluating the levels of nesfatin-1 and ghrelin hormones in patients with moderate and severe major depressive disorders. Psychiatry Investigation, 15(2), 214–218.