Adriana Silva | Genetic Epidemiology | Research excellence Award

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Dr. Adriana Silva | Genetic Epidemiology | Research excellence Award

Dr. Adriana Silva | A.T. Still University | United States

Dr. Adriana Silva is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, with a strong multidisciplinary foundation spanning Dentistry (DDS), Public Health (MPH, PhD), Molecular Genetics, and Cell Biology. Trained across leading institutions in Brazil and the United States, she integrates expertise in oral sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, and genetic analysis to investigate how environmental and genetic determinants shape complex oral diseases, particularly orofacial clefts, oral potentially malignant disorders, and oral cancer. Her work has revealed critical links between single nucleotide variants in Wnt genes and oral cancer susceptibility, demonstrating how genes associated with craniofacial development may contribute to malignant transformation when combined with exposures such as tobacco use. She has conducted research at the University of Pittsburgh under Dr. Alexandre Vieira and collaborates closely with Dr. Mariana Bezamat and Dr. Ann Spolarich, contributing to multidisciplinary projects involving clinical, epidemiologic, and genetic data. Dr. Silva has produced impactful findings on genetic ancestry and oral cancer risk in Brazilian and U.S. populations, with evidence showing elevated oral cancer susceptibility among self-identified African Americans independent of socioeconomic factors. Her broader work includes contributions to pediatric dentistry through studies on Silver Diamine Fluoride, large-scale analyses of orofacial cleft epidemiology in Brazil, and multiple investigations linking genetic polymorphisms, tooth loss, and oral carcinogenesis. She has authored over 12 peer-reviewed publications across high-impact journals such as Head & Neck, Oral Diseases, Brazilian Oral Research, and The Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal. Her research has received growing scholarly attention, reflected in more than 150 citations and an h-index of 6, demonstrating the relevance of her work in genetic epidemiology and oral disease science. Dr. Silva continues advancing an independent research trajectory focused on integrating clinical phenotypes, genetic markers, and metabolomic profiles to improve early detection and risk stratification for oral cancer worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Silva, A. M. da, Falcão, M. M. L., Freitas, V. S., & Vieira, A. R. (2025). Polymorphisms and environmental factors associated with orofacial clefts as potential markers for oral cancer risk. Brazilian Oral Research, 39, 089.

Silva, A. M. da, Freitas, V. S., & Vieira, A. R. (2025). Comparative study of individuals born with orofacial clefts in the United States and Brazil. Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Pires, A. L. P. V., Silva, A. M. da, Cruz, M., Lima-Arsati, Y. B. de O., Arsati, F., Calumby, R. T., Santos, J. N. dos, Martins, G. B., & Freitas, V. S. (2025). Network analysis of anxiety and depression symptoms in individuals with oral lichen planus and evaluation of salivary biomarkers: A new approach. Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine.

Carvalho, I. F., Reis, J. A. B., & Silva, A. M. da. (2025). Aplicabilidade da ultrassonografia no pré e pós-operatório de pacientes submetidos à lipoaspiração cirúrgica submentoniana: Revisão de escopo. ID on line. Revista de Psicologia, 19(77), Article 4235.

Brito, J. da S., Reis, J. A. B., & Silva, A. M. da. (2025). Correção de preenchimento labial com ácido hialurônico: Um relato de caso clínico. ID on line. Revista de Psicologia, 19(77), Article 4231.

Pires, T. de S., Reis, J. A. B., & Silva, A. M. da. (2025). Preenchimento com ácido hialurônico para correção de assimetria labial: Um relato de caso. ID on line. Revista de Psicologia, 19(77), Article 4232.

Bonifácio, K. Q. C., & Silva, A. M. da. (2025). Utilização da toxina botulínica para tratamento de bruxismo. ID on line. Revista de Psicologia, 19(77), Article 4250.

Silva, A. M. da, Freitas, V. S., & Vieira, A. R. (2025). Orofacial cleft and poor birth health outcomes: A populational cross-sectional study. American Journal of Perinatology.

Huiqing Jiang | Nucleic Acid | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Prof. Huiqing Jiang | Nucleic Acid | Outstanding Contribution Award

Prof. Huiqing Jiang | Hebei Medical University | China

Prof. Huiqing Jiang is a distinguished Professor, Chief Physician, and Doctoral Supervisor at The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, where he also serves as Director of the Hebei Institute of Digestive Diseases and the Hebei Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases. A recipient of the prestigious Special Government Allowance from the State Council of China, he has made outstanding contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases. His clinical expertise encompasses endoscopic diagnosis and therapeutic interventions for gastrointestinal disorders, including endoscopic resection of early cancers and polyps, stricture dilation, stent placement, treatment of esophageal varices in cirrhosis, and biliary stone extraction with pancreatic stent insertion. As a pioneer in Hebei Province, he has introduced and advanced multiple endoscopic techniques that have transformed clinical practice and improved patient outcomes. His research primarily focuses on chronic liver diseases, particularly liver fibrosis, and gastrointestinal tumors, where he has established himself as a leading authority in digestive disease research. Prof. Jiang has served as the principal investigator for two National Natural Science Foundation of China projects and has successfully completed six provincial-level projects, earning significant recognition for his innovative contributions. His work has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the First-Class Prize of the Provincial Scientific and Technological Progress Award, three Third-Class Prizes, and the Young Teachers Award from the Huo Yingdong Education Foundation. He has published an impressive 160 peer-reviewed papers, including 11 SCI-indexed articles, with his highest impact publication appearing in the Journal of Hepatology (Impact Factor 9.334). His academic influence is reflected in his citation record of 1,866 citations across 1,714 documents and an h-index of 24, showcasing his sustained scholarly impact in the field. Additionally, he has edited or co-authored 16 authoritative medical textbooks such as Internal Medicine, Diagnostics, and Clinical Hepatology, contributing extensively to medical education and training. Prof. Jiang also holds significant editorial responsibilities, serving as Associate Editor-in-Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and as a board member of several core medical journals. His leadership extends to professional associations as Standing Committee Member of the Chinese Society of Digestive Endoscopy and the Endoscopist Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and as Chairman of both the Hebei Branch of the Digestive Endoscopist Association and the Hebei Society of Gastroenterology.

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Featured Publications

piR-19521 facilitates cancer stem cell-like properties by enhancing ALX4 transcription via an enhancer RNA-like mechanism in colorectal cancer. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

Correction to: The role of the apoptosis-related protein BCL-B in the regulation of mitophagy in hepatic stellate cells during the regression of liver fibrosis. Experimental & Molecular Medicine, 51(1), 1–13.

Identification and validation of a novel predictive signature based on hepatocyte-specific genes in hepatocellular carcinoma by integrated analysis of single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing. BMC Medical Genomics.

Development and validation of risk prediction model for bacterial infections in acute liver failure patients. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

Effect of oxaliplatin on the activation of hepatic stellate cells and its mechanism. Journal of Clinical Hepatology.

Development and validation of a new prognostic model for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure in intensive care unit. World Journal of Gastroenterology.

Identification of oxidative stress-related biomarkers associated with the development of acute-on-chronic liver failure using bioinformatics. Scientific Reports.

Evaluation of ITGB1 expression as a predictor of the therapeutic effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors in gastric cancer. BMC Gastroenterology.