Zhongzhen Su | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhongzhen Su | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University |China

Dr. Zhongzhen Su is a renowned medical professional with over two decades of expertise in abdominal ultrasound diagnosis and liver cancer interventional therapy. Currently serving as the Director of the Ultrasound Medicine Department at the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, he has made pivotal contributions in early liver cancer detection and fibrosis assessment. Recognized as a “High-level Talent in Zhuhai” and a “Guangdong Outstanding Young Medical Talent”, Dr. Su has significantly enhanced survival outcomes for cirrhotic patients through innovative imaging techniques.

Professional profile👤

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  1. Established Academic and Research Record:

    • 48 SCI publications with an H-index of 28 and 1,000+ citations, indicating consistent and influential contributions.

    • Highest publication impact factor of 14.3, demonstrating recognition in high-quality journals.

  2. Innovative Contributions:

    • Two patents (e.g., tumor ultrasound phantom, fibrosis prediction model) and innovative developments in liver cancer diagnostics and ablation.

    • Led 18 completed and 1 ongoing research projects, including National Natural Science Foundation grants.

  3. Clinical and Educational Impact:

    • Pioneered early detection and ultrasound-guided treatment of liver cancer, improving survival rates.

    • Trained over 50 postgraduates, indicating a significant contribution to academic mentorship.

  4. Recognitions and Leadership:

    • Recognized as a “High-level Talent in Zhuhai” and “Guangdong Outstanding Young Medical Talent”.

    • Serves as Director of Ultrasound Medicine and holds leadership roles in national professional associations.

  5. Interdisciplinary and AI Integration:

    • Engaged in AI-based fibrosis assessment and multicenter collaborations, showcasing forward-looking research alignment.

🎓 Education

Dr. Zhongzhen Su earned his Ph.D. in Imaging and Nuclear Medicine from Sun Yat-sen University, one of China’s top medical institutions. His academic foundation combines clinical depth with scientific rigor, forming the bedrock for his ongoing advancements in ultrasound-guided interventions and diagnostic radiology.

👨‍⚕️ Experience

With over 20 years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Zhongzhen Su has held key roles, including Deputy Dean of the Fifth Affiliated Hospital and now Director of Ultrasound Medicine. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing state-of-the-art interventional ultrasound programs, supervising over 50 postgraduates, and leading multicenter clinical trials focused on liver health.

🔬 Research Interest On Medicine

Dr. Zhongzhen Su primary research interests lie in abdominal ultrasound diagnosis, interventional ultrasound for liver cancer, quantitative assessment of liver fibrosis, and post-ablation evaluation techniques. He is also exploring AI-based models for early-stage fibrosis and cancer detection, which promise transformative impacts in personalized medicine.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Zhongzhen Su is a three-time recipient of the Guangdong Science and Technology Awards 🏅, reflecting his leadership in ultrasound-guided interventional innovation. He has also been honored as a “High-level Talent in Zhuhai” and a “Guangdong Outstanding Young Medical Talent”, distinctions reserved for top-tier professionals in the region’s medical community.

📚 Publications

1. Nomogram Using Bi-modal Imaging for Predicting Low-level HER2 Expression Status in Breast Cancer

  • Authors: Xingyu Liang, Jiamin Chen, Jiawei Tian, Xin Wen

  • Journal: European Journal of Radiology

  • Year: 2025

2. Combination of CT/MRI LI-RADS With Second-Line Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Using Sulfur Hexafluoride or Perfluorobutane for Diagnosing Hepatocellular Carcinoma in High-Risk Patients

  • Authors: Yu Li, Sheng Li, Qing Li, Lingling Li, Jianhua Zhou

  • Journal: Korean Journal of Radiology

  • Year: 2025

  • Citations: 0​

3. Doppler Ultrasound Imaging and Shear Wave Elastography for Evaluation of Interstitial Fibrosis/Tubular Atrophy in IgA Nephropathy

  • Authors: Jiaxin Chen, Shuqing Wang, Qunyan Wu, Zhongzhen Su, Yuhong Lin

  • Journal: Abdominal Radiology

  • Year: 2025

4. Tertiary Lymphoid Structure Formation Induced by LIGHT-Engineered and Photosensitive Nanoparticles-Decorated Bacteria Enhances Immune Response Against Colorectal Cancer

  • Authors: Lijun Hu, Li Tan, Shaohui Deng, Honglin Gao, Yujie Jiang, Chen Qiu, Hui Chen, Zecong Xiao, Xintao Shuai, Zhongzhen Su

  • Journal: Biomaterials

  • Year: 2025

  • Citations: 6​

5. Histopathological Diagnosis of Microvascular Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Is It Reliable?

  • Authors: Liujun Li, Chaoqun Wu, Feile Ye, Zhou Xuan, Xiaoli Zhang, Jianping Li, Jia Zhou, Zhongzhen Su

  • Journal: World Journal of Gastroenterology

  • Year: 2025

6. Radiomics Diagnosis of Microvascular Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using 3D Ultrasound and Whole-Slide Image Fusion

  • Authors: Liujun Li, Shaodong Wang, Jiaxin Chen, Yao Lu, Zhongzhen Su

  • Journal: Small Methods

  • Year: 2025

7. Model Based on Ultrasound and Clinicopathological Characteristics for Early Prediction of Pathological Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

  • Authors: Xin Wen, Jiamin Chen, Jing Zhong, Yuhong Lin, Zhongzhen Su

  • Journal: Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery

  • Year: 2024

  • Citations: 1​

8. Development and Validation of an Individualized Nomogram for Predicting Patent Foramen Ovale-Associated Stroke: Patent Foramen Ovale Morphology-Based Analysis

  • Authors: Qin Zhang, Mochao Xiao, Wuzhu Lu, Zhongzhen Su, Xiaobo Chen

  • Journal: Echocardiography

  • Year: 2024

🧾 Conclusion

In summary, Dr. Zhongzhen Su stands out as a visionary ultrasound expert and medical educator, having redefined interventional standards in liver cancer therapy and fibrosis evaluation. His trailblazing research, prolific publication record, and dedication to clinical excellence make him an ideal nominee for the Best Researcher Award at the FORENSIC SCIENTIST AWARDS. 🏅🔍

Katia Collomp | Health Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Katia Collomp | Health Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Professor, Orleans University | France

Professor Catherine (Katia) Collomp is a distinguished academic in Sport Sciences at the University of Orleans, France, and a Research Fellow at the French Antidoping Laboratory (LADF), University of Paris-Saclay. With an exceptional career dedicated to the intersection of pharmacology, exercise physiology, and anti-doping science, she is also a key member of the CIAMS laboratory. Her work has significantly influenced anti-doping policies and research ethics in sports science, making her a leading voice in the field.

Professional profile👤

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Extensive Experience & Leadership
    Professor Collomp has over three decades of continuous and impactful contributions to sport sciences, pharmacology, and anti-doping research. Her role as a full professor and long-term research fellow at the French Antidoping Laboratory (LADF) demonstrates academic excellence and institutional commitment.

  • Interdisciplinary Expertise
    Her background as a pharmacist and researcher in physical activity and health sciences reflects a rare interdisciplinary blend that strengthens both the scientific rigor and practical impact of her work, especially in anti-doping studies—a field requiring deep knowledge of pharmacology, ethics, and sports physiology.

  • Global and National Collaborations
    Her postdoctoral research in Canada and continued collaborations with major institutions like University of Paris-Saclay and WADA position her as an internationally connected researcher. These connections indicate a high level of respect and trust in her expertise.

  • Institutional Service & Policy Impact
    Professor Collomp has held numerous leadership and advisory roles:

    • Co-director of the CIAMS lab team

    • Expert reviewer for HCERES

    • Member of ethics committees and national academic councils (CNU

🎓 Education

Katia Collomp began her academic journey by earning her degree in Pharmacy from the University of Montpellier I in 1987. She went on to complete her Ph.D. in 1991, focusing on “Physical activity, psychological and motor development” within the Life Sciences and Health section at the same university. 📘 Following her doctorate, she undertook a postdoctoral fellowship from 1992 to 1993 at the INRS Santé Antidoping Laboratory in Montréal, deepening her expertise in doping control and bioanalysis. She achieved her Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) in 1997, establishing her as a senior scientific leader in her field.

💼 Experience

From 1993 to 1997, Katia served as a Pharmacist at the Mission Sports Medicine – Doping Control, Ministry of Sports in Paris, contributing to the foundation of anti-doping protocols. In 1997, she joined the French Antidoping Laboratory (LADF) as a Research Fellow, a position she continues to hold. Her academic path includes positions as Associate Professor (1997–2001) at the University of Paris XI and Full Professor (2001–present) at the University of Orleans. She has led multiple research teams and contributed to national committees on education and ethics.

🔬 Research Interest On Health Sciences

Her research interests span pharmacology, performance-enhancing substances, glucocorticoids, sports physiology, and rehabilitation. She focuses on the effects of physical activity on health and doping control, contributing to ethical frameworks and scientific methodologies that guide international sports policies. Her work helps shape understanding of how substances influence athletic performance and rehabilitation, playing a crucial role in global anti-doping efforts.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Professor Collomp has served in multiple national and international scientific committees, including as an expert for HCERES, a member of the WADA Glucocorticoids Threshold Working Group, and the Research Ethics Committee of Paris-Saclay (CER). She is currently a member of the French “Conseil National des Universités” (CNU 74), reflecting her respected status in the academic and sports science community. 🎖️ Her leadership and advocacy for scientific integrity in sports continue to influence generations of researchers and athletes alike.

📚 Publications

1. Hormonal and Metabolic Responses Across Phases of Combined Oral Contraceptive Use and Menstrual Cycle in Young Elite Female Athletes

  • Authors: Katia Collomp, Agnès Olivier, Caroline Teulier, Juliette Bonnigal, Nathalie Crépin, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Emmanuelle Duron, Eric Favory, Mathieu Zimmermann, et al.

  • Year: 2025

  • Journal: European Journal of Applied Physiology

  • DOI: 10.1007/s00421-025-05745-x

2. Impact of Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptives on Haematological and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Highly Trained Female Athletes

  • Authors: Katia Collomp, Caroline Teulier, Carole Castanier, Juliette Bonnigal, Alexandre Marchand, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Nathalie Crépin, Emmanuelle Duron, Eric Favory, et al.

  • Year: 2025

  • Journal: Drug Testing and Analysis

  • DOI: 10.1002/dta.3859

3. Correlation Between Serum and Saliva Sex Hormones in Young Female Athletes

  • Authors: Katia Collomp, Agnès Olivier, Carole Castanier, Juliette Bonnigal, Valérie Bougault, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Emmanuelle Duron, Eric Favory, Mathieu Zimmermann, et al.

  • Year: 2025

  • Journal: The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness

  • DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.24.16488-2

4. Editorial: Women in Sports 2022

  • Authors: Katia Collomp, S. Lorenzetti

  • Year: 2024

  • Journal: Frontiers in Physiology

  • DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1367605

5. Physical Activity and Female Students’ Perception of Menstrual Symptoms: Impact of Hormonal Contraception

  • Authors: Katia Collomp, Sandrine Schiano-Lomoriello, Carole Castanier, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Caroline Teulier, Valérie Bougault

  • Year: 2024

  • Conference Paper: HAL: hal-04936867

  • Citations: 0​

6. Correlation Between Serum and Saliva Sex Hormones in Young Female Athletes

  • Authors: Katia Collomp, Agnès Olivier, Carole Castanier, Caroline Teulier, Juliette Bonnigal, Valérie Bougault, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Emmanuelle Duron, Eric Favory, et al.

  • Year: 2024

  • Conference Paper: HAL: hal-04936872

7. Physical Activity and Combined Hormonal Contraception: Association with Female Students’ Perception of Menstrual Symptoms

  • Authors: Valérie Bougault, Sandrine Schiano-Lomoriello, Carole Castanier, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Caroline Teulier, Katia Collomp

  • Year: 2023

  • Journal: Frontiers in Physiology

  • DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1185343

8. Short-Term Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Cardiorespiratory Response at Submaximal, Ventilatory Threshold, and Maximal Exercise in Women with Severe Obesity

  • Authors: Nancy Vibarel-Rebot, Marine Asselin, Virgile Amiot, Katia Collomp

  • Year: 2023

  • Journal: Obesity Surgery

  • DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06550-1

9. Summer Olympic Sports and Female Athletes: Comparison of Anti-Doping Collections and Prohibited Substances Detected in Australia and New Zealand vs. France

  • Authors: Corinne Buisson, L. Brooker, C. Goebel, R. Morrow, R. Chakrabarty, N. Speers, A. Molina, Magnus Ericsson, Katia Collomp

  • Year: 2023

  • Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

  • DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1213735

10. Prevalence of Prohibited Substance Use and Methods by Female Athletes: Evidence of Gender-Related Differences

  • Authors: Katia Collomp, Magnus Ericsson, N. Bernier, Corinne Buisson

  • Year: 2022

  • Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

  • DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.839976

🔚 Conclusion

Professor Catherine Collomp exemplifies the union of scientific excellence, ethical integrity, and academic leadership in the field of sport sciences and pharmacology. Her dedication to clean sport, athlete health, and rigorous scientific inquiry continues to guide anti-doping practices across the globe. Her nomination for any award would reflect her lifelong commitment to advancing science in service of both health and fairness in athletics.