Roméo BANANEZA | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Roméo BANANEZA | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

University of Rwanda | Rwanda

Mr. Roméo BANANEZA demonstrates strong interdisciplinary expertise in clinical medicine, global health, and digital health innovation, supported by 26 citations, 3 publications, and an h-index of 12, reflecting notable early-career impact and leadership. Key strengths include research engagement, editorial contributions, project management, and active involvement in community health and oncology research. Areas for improvement include increasing publication volume in high-impact journals, strengthening citation consistency, and expanding international collaborations. With continued focus on digital health, mental health, and public health advocacy, he shows excellent future potential to influence healthcare systems, drive innovation, and contribute significantly to global health research and policy development.

 

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Revolutionizing digital health in Rwanda: Progress toward universal health coverage

– Journal of Indian Physician Associates, 2025 | Citations: 1


Advancing digital health in Yemen: Challenges, opportunities, and way forward

– Exploration of Digital Health Technologies, 2024 | Citations: 10

Michele Fogliata | Medicine and Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

Mr. Michele Fogliata | Medicine and Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

Ospedale Manzoni di lecco | Italy

Mr. Fogliata, Michele is a clinical researcher affiliated with Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, specializing in general surgery and perioperative care. He has authored 3 scientific publications, receiving 38 citations with an h-index of 2, reflecting a focused and emerging research profile. His work emphasizes enhanced recovery protocols in emergency surgery, contributing to improved patient outcomes and evidence-based clinical practices. With extensive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, he actively supports clinical research integration into healthcare systems. His contributions highlight a commitment to advancing surgical efficiency, optimizing recovery pathways, and enhancing the quality of patient-centered care in modern medical practice.

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Adherence to enhanced recovery protocol in emergency general surgery: A prospective observational study
– Ceresoli, M., Fumagalli, C., Rettani, A., et al. (2025), Updates in Surgery

Daulet Berikbol | Oncology | Scientific Advancement Achievement Award

Dr. Daulet Berikbol | Oncology | Scientific Advancement Achievement Award

UMIT International Oncology Center for Tomotherapy, LLP | Kazakhstan

Dr. Berikbol Daulet is a medical researcher at the UMIT International Oncological Center of Tomotherapy, Astana, Kazakhstan, with expertise in radiation oncology, tomotherapy, and advanced cancer treatment strategies. His research focuses on integrating precision radiotherapy with immunological and cellular therapies to improve outcomes in complex and advanced-stage cancers. He has authored 4 peer-reviewed publications, received 2 citations, and holds an h-index of 1, reflecting focused and emerging contributions to clinical oncology. Dr. Daulet actively engages in multidisciplinary clinical and translational research, contributing to collaborative studies that bridge radiotherapy and immunotherapy. His recent open-access case report on combined tomotherapy and autologous peripheral-blood–derived lymphocyte infusion for stage IIIa lung cancer highlights innovative, patient-centered treatment approaches, particularly for elderly patients. Through applied clinical research, he supports evidence-based oncology practice, advances modern cancer treatment technologies, and contributes to improved patient outcomes and broader societal benefit in healthcare.

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Elroy Patrick Weledji | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Elroy Patrick Weledji | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Professor of Surgery | University of Buea | Cameroon

Dr. Elroy Patrick Weledji is a clinician–researcher at the University of Buea, Cameroon, with recognized expertise in general surgery, trauma care, and perioperative management, particularly within resource-limited settings. He has authored 62 peer-reviewed publications, receiving over 792 citations, with an h-index of 14, reflecting sustained scholarly impact. His research spans guideline implementation in colorectal surgery, appendicitis management, complex trauma and orthopedic stabilization, and clinically relevant surgical reviews, with multiple open-access contributions enhancing global knowledge dissemination. Dr. Weledji has collaborated with an extensive international network of more than 180 co-authors, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary and cross-regional engagement. His work emphasizes evidence-based practice, pragmatic surgical solutions, and health system improvement, contributing meaningfully to patient outcomes, surgical education, and the advancement of equitable healthcare delivery in low- and middle-income countries.

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Marla Shapiro C.M. | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Marla Shapiro C.M. | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Professor | University of Toronto | Canada

Dr. Marla Shapiro is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, Canada, specializing in menopause research, vasomotor symptoms, and women’s midlife health. Her scholarship focuses on advancing evidence-based, non-hormonal and hormonal therapeutic strategies for managing moderate to severe menopausal symptoms. She has published 34 peer-reviewed articles, receiving 1,713 citations, with an h-index of 14, demonstrating consistent academic influence. Dr. Shapiro has played a key role in international phase 3 and 3b clinical trials, including responder and pooled analyses of fezolinetant, published in leading journals such as Maturitas and Menopause. Through collaborations with more than 180 international co-authors, her work has informed clinical decision-making, supported guideline development, and contributed meaningfully to improving quality of life and healthcare outcomes for menopausal women worldwide.

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Yulin Ren | Health Professions | Excellence in Innovation Award

Dr. Yulin Ren | Health Professions | Excellence in Innovation Award

Sr. Research Scientist | The Ohio State University | United States

Dr. Yulin Ren is a leading researcher at The Ohio State University, Columbus, United States, with expertise in medicinal chemistry, natural product research, pharmacology, and anticancer drug discovery. His research focuses on isolating and characterizing bioactive natural compounds and evaluating their therapeutic potential against cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Ren has contributed a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications that have gained international recognition for their scientific rigor and translational relevance. His work spans studies on cardiac glycosides, alkaloids, and plant-derived bioactive molecules, highlighting innovative strategies for developing next-generation therapeutics. Collaborating extensively with a wide network of interdisciplinary and international researchers, he integrates chemistry, biology, and pharmacology to advance drug discovery and translational research. Dr. Ren’s contributions have meaningful societal impact by offering new avenues for effective cancer and cardiovascular treatments, promoting public health, and fostering innovation in medicinal chemistry. His research exemplifies a bridge between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications.

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Development of anticancer agents from plant-derived sesquiterpene lactones

– Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2016 (Citations: 186)

Guillermo Docena | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Guillermo Docena | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Investigador Principal | Universidad Nacional de La Plata | Argentina

Dr. Guillermo Horacio Docena is a distinguished immunologist at the Instituto de Estudios Inmunológicos y Fisiopatológicos, CONICET–Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina. His research expertise lies in immunopathology, mucosal and cellular immunology, inflammatory processes, host–pathogen interactions, and vaccine-related immune responses. His scholarly work spans both fundamental and translational research, addressing topics such as neuroinflammation, extracellular vesicles, immune modulation using nanocarriers, food allergy, pediatric immune disorders, and immunogenicity of vaccination strategies. Dr. Docena is widely recognized for his sustained scientific contributions and strong international visibility, reflected in extensive peer-reviewed publications and high citation impact. He actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines and countries, strengthening global research networks in immunology and biomedical sciences. His research has contributed to improved understanding of immune mechanisms and has supported the development of innovative therapeutic and preventive approaches, demonstrating meaningful societal and public health relevance worldwide.

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Ming-Yow Hung | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Ming-Yow Hung | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University | Taiwan

Dr. Ming Yow Hung is a distinguished researcher at Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, specializing in cardiovascular biology, molecular cardiology, and stem cell research. His work focuses on understanding coronary artery disorders, including vasospasm, Kounis syndrome, and allergic myocardial infarction, through experimental, translational, and epigenetic approaches. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, with significant citation impact reflecting his influence in cardiovascular and pharmaceutical research. Dr. Hung collaborates extensively with international teams, contributing to multidisciplinary studies that integrate molecular mechanisms, induced pluripotent stem cell models, and clinical insights. His research advances understanding of disease mechanisms and informs therapeutic strategies, with clear societal relevance in improving cardiovascular health, personalized medicine, and patient care, positioning him as a globally recognized and impactful scientist in cardiovascular research.

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Dimitrios Stasinopoulos | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Stasinopoulos | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | University of West Attica | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitrios I. Stasinopoulos is a leading researcher at the University of West Attica, Athens, with expertise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and innovative therapeutic interventions. His work focuses on evidence-based strategies for managing conditions such as lateral elbow tendinopathy, knee osteoarthritis, and post-stroke deconditioning, incorporating approaches like the Cyriax method, Pilates, and advanced technologies including virtual and augmented reality. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributing significantly to the scientific understanding of rehabilitation practices, and collaborates extensively with international researchers to advance patient-centered care. Stasinopoulos’s research has had a substantial societal impact, informing clinical guidelines and improving rehabilitation outcomes. His work continues to bridge scientific insight with practical application, enhancing functional recovery and quality of life globally.

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Cyriax physiotherapy for tennis elbow/lateral epicondylitis

– British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2004 | Cited by 233

An exercise programme for the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy

– British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2005 | Cited by 208

Giuseppina Peluso | Medicine and Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Giuseppina Peluso | Medicine and Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

Dirigente Responsabile | Azienda Ospedaliera | Italy

Dr. Giuseppina Peluso is a researcher at the AO of Cosenza in Italy, specializing in reproductive biology with an emphasis on the molecular and cellular mechanisms governing human sperm function. Her work explores the balance between pro-survival and pro-apoptotic pathways, offering deeper insight into the biological foundations of male infertility. Through sustained scientific contributions and broad interdisciplinary collaborations, she advances understanding of how molecular signaling influences sperm quality and reproductive potential. Her research supports the development of innovative therapeutic approaches and contributes to improving clinical strategies in andrology and reproductive health. Peluso’s commitment to evidence-based investigation continues to generate meaningful impact within both scientific and healthcare communities.

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