Dr. Mazen Azhry Mohammed Musa | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mazen Azhry Mohammed Musa | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Xi'an Jiaotong University, China.

Dr. Mazen Azhry Mohammed Musa is a dedicated orthodontist and clinical researcher, currently affiliated with Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, and University of Science and Technology Omdurman, Sudan. His work bridges clinical excellence and scholarly innovation, with a particular passion for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), smile aesthetics, and orthodontic therapies. Through his contributions to several high-impact journals and peer-reviewed collaborations, he strives to advance dental medicine and improve patient care globally.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Mazen Azhry Mohammed Musa 🦷 is a dedicated orthodontist currently pursuing his MD in Orthodontics at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2020–2025), where his research focuses on quantitative and qualitative condylar changes following stabilization splint therapy in TMD patients. He also holds an MSc in Orthodontics from the same university (2017–2020), with his thesis published in BMC Oral Health. 📚 In addition, Dr. Musa earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methodology & Biostatistics from UMST, Sudan (2015–2016) 📊, complementing his clinical expertise with solid research skills. His journey in dentistry began with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Science & Technology, Sudan (2008–2013), where he completed a thesis on the prevalence of caries in special needs children in Khartoum State 🪥. Dr. Musa’s clinical acumen, academic rigor, and commitment to improving oral health outcomes make him a rising figure in the field of orthodontics.

💼 Experience

🦷 Orthodontist, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (Sep 2020 – Present)
Dr. Musa has been actively engaged in clinical orthodontic practice, delivering comprehensive treatment plans while integrating advanced diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies. His work focuses on orthodontics and temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and he contributes to research supervision and academic development within the department.

🔬 Research Interests

🦷 Dentistry & Oral Health

🧬 Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

😁 Smile Aesthetics

💢 Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)
His research integrates cone beam CT, 3D analysis, and esthetic evaluation to inform personalized treatment.

📚 Selected Publications

😬 Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) & Stabilization Splint Therapy

Title: Three dimensional evaluation of the skeletal and temporomandibular joint changes following stabilization splint therapy...

Authors: MMS Ahmed, D Shi, MAA Al-Somairi, M Musa, et al.

Journal: BMC Oral Health, 23(1), 18

Citations: 17

Year: 2023

Title: Quantitative and qualitative condylar changes following stabilization splint therapy...

Authors: M Musa, Q Zhang, R Awad, et al.

Journal: Clinical Oral Investigations, 27(5), 2399–2310

Citations: 12

Year: 2023


😁 Smile Aesthetics & Sociocultural Factors

Title: Effect of the ethnic, profession, gender, and social background on the perception of upper dental midline deviations...

Authors: M Musa, R Awad, A Mohammed, et al.

Journal: BMC Oral Health, 23(1), 214

Citations: 8

Year: 2023


🧬 Stem Cells & ceRNA Networks

Title: Analysis of ceRNA networks during mechanical tension‐induced osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells

Authors: W Wang, N Li, M Musa, et al.

Journal: European Journal of Oral Sciences, 130(5), e12891

Citations: 8

Year: 2022

Dr. Jad El Masri | Medical Research | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Jad El Masri | Medical Research | Young Scientist Award

American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Dr. Jad El Masri is a postdoctoral research fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. With a strong background in clinical research, pathology, and neuroscience, he has contributed significantly to oncology, epidemiology, and neurosurgery. Holding an MD and multiple master’s degrees, he is set to complete his PhD in Clinical Research and Pathology in 2025. With over 45 completed research projects and 43 publications, Dr. El Masri has been recognized for his work in cancer biomarkers, epidemiological risk factors, and computational biology.

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Dr. Jad El Masri has a diverse academic background spanning clinical research, pathology, neuroscience, and medical sciences. He is currently completing his PhD in Clinical Research & Pathology at Université Paris-Est (2022–2025) while holding multiple master’s degrees in Human Morphology, Clinical Investigation, and Neuroscience from leading institutions, including the American University of Beirut and Lebanese University. In addition, he earned his Medical Degree (MD) from Lebanese University (2018–2024) and holds a Biochemistry License Degree (2017–2020). His academic journey began with a French Baccalaureate in Science from Rawdat Fayhaa Secondary School (2001–2016).

💼 Experience

Dr. Jad El Masri is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard (2025–Present) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2024–Present), where he focuses on oncology and computational biology. His clinical experience includes multiple internships across hospitals in Lebanon and Germany (2022–2024), gaining hands-on expertise in various medical disciplines. Additionally, he completed elective neurosurgery rotations at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, further strengthening his specialization in neurosurgery and brain cancer research.

🔬 Research Interests

Oncology – Brain cancer, genetic biomarkers, metastasis

Epidemiology – Risk factors, diet effects, environmental exposure

Neurosurgery – Computational biology, single-cell DNA sequencing

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Young Scientist Award – Recognized for contributions to neuroscience research

Editorial Board Member – Journal of Public Health Research

Professional Memberships – European Stroke Organization, Congress of Neurological Surgeons

📚 Selected Publications

1️⃣ Social media medical misinformation: Impact on mental health and vaccination decision among university students
📖 Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971-), 192(1), 291-301 (2023)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 34

2️⃣ Menstrual abnormalities post-COVID vaccination: A cross-sectional study on adult Lebanese women
📖 Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971-), 192(3), 1163-1170 (2023)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 27

3️⃣ Contribution of Arab world in transplant research: A PubMed-based bibliometric analysis
📖 Transplant Immunology, 101432 (2021)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 23

4️⃣ Cancer research activity in the Arab world: A 15-year bibliometric analysis
📖 Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association, 97(1), 26 (2022)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 22

5️⃣ Contribution of Arab countries to familial Mediterranean fever research: A PubMed-based bibliometric analysis
📖 Rheumatology International, 42(1), 95-100 (2022)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 22