Dr. Yi -Feng  Ren | Oral Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Yi -Feng  Ren | Oral Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,China

Yi-Feng Ren is a dedicated medical professional specializing in oncology and clinical medicine. With a robust educational background, including a Master’s degree from Henan University and academic exchange experience at Tokyo University, he is passionate about advancing cancer research and treatment methodologies.

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Education 🎓

Yi-Feng Ren completed his Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine at Chongqing Medical University in June 2017. He then pursued a Master’s degree in Clinical Medicine at Henan University, graduating in June 2020. He further enriched his academic experience with an exchange program at the Department of Medicine, Tokyo University, Japan, from July to September 2019. Currently, he is advancing his studies at Chengdu University of TCM in Oncology.

Experience 🏥

Ren has extensive experience in clinical and translational research, focusing on lung cancer and microbiota interactions. His contributions to the field include roles as a medical practitioner and researcher, alongside active participation in editorial boards of esteemed medical journals.

Research Interests 🔬

Role of Oral Microbiota: Investigating its impact on lung cancer prediction.

Tumor Metastasis Mechanisms: Understanding the biological processes involved in tumor spread.

Patient-Derived Organoids: Exploring clinical applications of organoids for personalized cancer treatment.

Innovative Diagnostics: Developing new approaches for cancer diagnostics.

Therapeutics Development: Advancing treatment methodologies in oncology.

Awards 🏆

Yi-Feng Ren has received various accolades for his contributions to medical research and practice, recognizing his commitment to improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge.

Selected Publications 📚

CXCL9+TAMs and TREM2+TAMs are involved in the invasion and metastasis of ground-glass and part-solid nodules in lung adenocarcinoma. Mol Cancer, 2024.

Oral microbiota as a biomarker for predicting the risk of malignancy in indeterminate pulmonary nodules: a prospective multicenter study. Int J Surg, 2025.

Mechanisms underlying the effects, and clinical applications, of oral microbiota in lung cancer: current challenges and prospects. Crit Rev Microbiol, 2023.

Patient-derived organoids of lung cancer based on organoids-on-a-chip: enhancing clinical and translational applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol, 2023.

Saliva-microbiome-derived signatures: Expected to become a potential biomarker for pulmonary nodules (MCEPN-1). BMC Microbiol, 2024

 

Dr. Solomon Jacob | Parasitology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Solomon Jacob | Parasitology | Best Researcher Award

Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria.

Dr. Solomon Monday Jacob (JSM) is a seasoned Medical Parasitologist and a Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria. He serves as the Technical Lead for the National Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Programme, playing a pivotal role in expanding Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) control in Nigeria. With vast experience in malaria, onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, and NTD research, he has contributed significantly to disease prevention strategies. He has published numerous research papers and collaborates with global organizations on healthcare innovations.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Solomon Jacob holds a PhD in Medical Laboratory Science with a specialization in Medical Parasitology. His academic journey has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and diagnostic techniques. In addition to his doctorate, he has undergone extensive training in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) control programs, focusing on strategies for disease surveillance, prevention, and treatment. His expertise in disease epidemiology has enabled him to contribute significantly to public health initiatives, research projects, and policy development aimed at reducing the burden of NTDs in Nigeria and beyond.

🏢 Professional Experience

Dr. Solomon Jacob is a dedicated Program Officer for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) at the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria, where he plays a crucial role in formulating and implementing national disease control strategies. As a Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist, he leads technical initiatives for the Schistosomiasis & Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Programme, focusing on innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and eradication efforts.

Beyond his government role, Dr. Jacob serves as a Researcher and Consultant, contributing to significant projects on Malaria, Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, and other NTDs. His work involves operational research, policy advisory, and capacity building to strengthen disease surveillance and control measures. Additionally, he is an Editorial Board Member for renowned scientific journals such as PLoS NTD and Elsevier, furthering his impact in global health research.

🔬 Research Interests

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 🦠

Schistosomiasis & Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis 🏥

Malaria & Vector-Borne Diseases 🦟

Onchocerciasis & Lymphatic Filariasis 🏨

Public Health & Disease Control Strategies

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized for strategic contributions to NTD control in Nigeria

Lead researcher in multiple operational health projects

Editorial Appointments with PLoS NTD, Elsevier

📚 Selected Publications

Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis Among School-Age Children: Impact of 3–5 Annual Rounds of Mass Drug Administration in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria
🗓 2025-03-23 | Journal article | 📖 Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed10040085
👥 Contributors: Solomon Monday Jacob, Jan-Carel Diehl, Gleb Vdovine, Temitope Agbana, Samuel Popoola, Satyajith Jujjavarapu, David Bell, Akande Oladimeji Ajayi, Joseph O. Fadare, Adebowale F. Akinwumi et al.

Impact of Preventive Chemotherapy on the Prevalence of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Among School-Age Children After 3–5 Effective Rounds of Annual Mass Drug Administration in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria
🗓 2025-01-27 | Preprint
🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202501.1916.v1
👥 Contributors: Solomon Monday Jacob, Jan-Carel Diehl, Gleb Vdovine, Temitope Agbana, Samuel Popoola, Satyajith Jujjavarapu, David Bell, Oladimeji Ajayi, Joseph O. Fadare, Adebowale F. Akinwumi et al.

Impact of Praziquantel Mass Drug Administration after Several Rounds on Schistosomiasis Among School-Aged Children in Abuja, Nigeria
🗓 2025-01-22 | Preprint
🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202501.1625.v1
👥 Contributors: Solomon Monday Jacob, Sophie Y. Akinbo, Akinola Stephen Oluwole, Temitope Agbana, Zainab Omoruyi, Michael A. Okungbowa, Diehl Jan-Carel, Fredrick O. Akinbo

Community Mobilisation for Human Sample Collection in Sensitive Communities: Experiences from Granular Mapping of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Ekiti State, South West, Nigeria
🗓 2024-10-25 | Journal article | 📖 Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed9110255
👥 Contributors: Temitope Agbana, Omolade Omotade, Moses Aderogba, David Bell, Jacob Solomon, Saheed Animashaun, Peace Alabi, Oladimeji Ajayi, Adebowale Akinwumi, Samuel Popoola et al.

Community Mobilisation for Human Sample Collection in Sensitive Communities: Experiences from Granular Mapping of Schistosomiasis & Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Ekiti State, Nigeria
🗓 2024-09-16 | Preprint
🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202409.1200.v1
👥 Contributors: Temitope Agbana, Omolade Omotade, Moses Aderogba, David Bell, Jacob Solomon, Saheed Animashaun, Peace Alabi, Oladimeji Ajayi, Adebowale Akinwumi, Samuel Popoola et al.

 

 

 

Mr. Fayez Alanazi | Mental Health | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Fayez Alanazi | Mental Health | Best Researcher Award

Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Saudi Arabia.

Fayez Mutairan Alanazi is an experienced emergency medical professional at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, with over a decade in frontline medical response. He holds a Master’s degree in Risk Management and has expertise in trauma life support and major incident management. His research focuses on mental health in emergency medical services, particularly PTSD among paramedics. He has contributed to discussions on occupational stress and resilience-building programs, shaping mental health interventions for frontline responders.

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🎓 Education

Fayez Mutairan Alanazi has a strong academic foundation in emergency medical services and risk management. He earned a Master’s degree in Risk Management from Midocean University (2024), equipping him with expertise in crisis response and disaster preparedness. In 2020, he completed a Higher Diploma in Health Media at Imam Mohammad bin Saud University, enhancing his communication skills in healthcare settings. His Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services from Inaya College (2017) provided him with in-depth knowledge of prehospital care. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Emergency Medicine from Future Gate Institute (2012), which laid the foundation for his career in frontline emergency response.

💼 Experience

Fayez Mutairan Alanazi has been a dedicated Emergency Medical Services Professional at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority since 2012, with over a decade of hands-on experience in frontline medical response. His role involves providing critical prehospital care, managing major incidents, and ensuring efficient trauma life support. In addition to his medical career, he also worked as a Gym Manager for five years, where he specialized in fitness and rehabilitation programs, promoting physical well-being and injury recovery. His combined experience in emergency response and health management has strengthened his expertise in both medical intervention and preventative healthcare.

🔬 Research Interests

Mental Health & Psychology: PTSD among paramedics, resilience-building programs

Prehospital Care: Innovation and AI applications in emergency medical diagnosis

Trauma & Emergency Response: Major incident management and medical response strategies

📚 Publications

Alanazi, F. M., et al. (2025). Assessing post-traumatic stress disorder among paramedics on the frontlines at the Saudi Red Crescent. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 9(1), 100492. [DOI Link] (Cited by X articles)

Saudi Paramedics' Perceptions of Innovation in Prehospital Care for Trauma Patients – This study explores how paramedics in Saudi Arabia perceive and adopt new technologies and practices in trauma management, aiming to improve emergency response efficiency.(on going)

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis and Management: A Systematic Review with a Focus on Adoption in Saudi Arabia – This research investigates the role of AI in diagnosing and managing heart attacks, emphasizing its potential integration into Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system to improve early detection and patient outcomes.(on going)

Mrs. Mihaela Corina Radu | Reproductive Health | Excellence in Research 

Mrs. Mihaela Corina Radu | Reproductive Health | Excellence in Research 

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania.

Radu Mihaela Corina is a Romanian midwifery expert and academic dedicated to improving maternal healthcare. She currently serves as an Associate University Assistant at UMF Carol Davila Bucharest, contributing to both the Department of General and Specific Nursing and the Department of Microbiology, Parasitology, and Virology. With extensive clinical experience, she is also the Head Midwife at Dr. Constantin Andreoiu County Emergency Hospital. Beyond academia, she is actively engaged in European midwifery policy, serving as a member of the Ethics Committee of the European Midwives Association and as a National Expert for Romania in an EU-funded midwifery sectoral project.

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🎓 Education

Radu Mihaela Corina has pursued an extensive academic journey in the field of medicine and midwifery. She is currently a PhD candidate in Medicine (2021 – Present) at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania, where she is advancing her expertise in maternal and reproductive healthcare. She holds a Master’s Degree in Medical & Public Health Management (2019 – 2021) from the same institution, graduating with a perfect 10.00 GPA, demonstrating her dedication to academic excellence and healthcare leadership. Her foundational training in midwifery was completed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery (2014 – 2018) at UMF Carol Davila, Romania, where she distinguished herself as the Class Leader, showcasing her leadership skills and commitment to the profession from the early stages of her career.

💼 Professional Experience

With a strong background in midwifery and maternal healthcare, Radu Mihaela Corina has been actively contributing to both academia and clinical practice. Since 2021, she has been serving as an Associate University Assistant at UMF Carol Davila Bucharest, where she plays a key role in training future midwives and healthcare professionals. In parallel, she holds the position of Head Midwife at Dr. Constantin Andreoiu County Emergency Hospital since 2022, overseeing maternity care and ensuring the highest standards in obstetric practice.

Her passion for maternal education led her to work as a Lecturer in Prenatal Courses at the Rhodos Proviva Family Health Education Center (2020 – 2022), where she provided essential guidance to expectant mothers. Additionally, from 2018 to 2022, she served as the Head Midwife in the Birth Block at Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Ploiesti, where she played a crucial role in labor and delivery management, ensuring safe and effective maternity care. Through these roles, she continues to make a significant impact in both education and clinical midwifery.

🔬 Research Interests

Maternal and Child Health 🏥

Midwifery Education & Practice 👶

Reproductive Health & Ethics 🧬

Medical Policy and Public Health 📊

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

2025: Member of the Ethics Committee, European Midwives Association

2024: National Expert for Romania, EU Project on Midwifery Professional Standards

2022 – Present: AMI Delegate, General Council, International Confederation of Midwives

2020 – Present: Vice President, Association of Independent Midwives, Romania

📚 Selected Publications

(2025) Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing Pregnant Women’s Perspectives on Addressing the Psychological Challenges of ChildbirthNursing Reports, 15(1):8

(2024) Predictors of Pregnant Women’s Decision to Opt for Cesarean Section in RomaniaCureus, 16(9)

(2024) Exploring Factors Influencing Pregnant Women’s Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Midwifery Care in Romania – Nursing Reports, 14(3), 1807-1818

(2024) COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination in Romania: Post-Pandemic LessonsPLoS ONE, 19(3)

(2023) Similarities in Midwifery Education, Regulation, and Practice Across EuropeEuropean Journal of Midwifery, 7(Supplement 1)

 

 

 

Prof. Abdolkarim Sheikhi | Vaccine | Best Innovation Award

Prof. Abdolkarim Sheikhi | Vaccine | Best Innovation Award

Queens University, Canada.

Abdolkarim Sheikhi is an Iranian immunologist and professor at Dezful University of Medical Sciences. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, he has made significant contributions to the field of immunology, particularly in NK cell activity, immune responses, and molecular immunology. He has held key academic positions, supervised numerous research projects, and has been actively involved in establishing laboratories and clinical centers. His expertise extends to advanced immunological techniques, teaching, and scientific society memberships.

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🎓 Education

Abdolkarim Sheikhi earned his B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Shahid Chamran University, Iran (1985–1989), followed by an M.Sc. in Medical Immunology from Tarbiat Modarres University, Iran (1989–1992), where he researched Natural Killer (NK) activity assays in cancerous patients and normal individuals. He then completed his Ph.D. in Medical Immunology at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran (1996–2002), focusing on the influence of soluble HLA molecules on NK cells, particularly their quantity and role in malignant peritoneal and pleural effusions, shedding light on immune interactions in cancer progression.

💼 Experience

Professor Abdolkarim Sheikhi has had a distinguished academic career in Immunology, currently serving as a Professor at the Department of Immunology, Dezful University of Medical Sciences (2016–Present). Before this, he was an Associate Professor at the same institution (2010–2016) and at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences (2009–2010). His journey in academia began as an Assistant Professor (2002–2009) and an Academic Staff Member (1992–2002) at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences. In addition to his teaching and research, he has held Visiting Scientist positions at Queen’s University (Canada), Universitätsklinikum Kiel (Germany), and VUmc University (Netherlands), contributing to global immunology research.

🔬 Research Interests

Immunology: Natural Killer (NK) cells, immune regulation, immune responses in infections and cancers

Molecular Immunology: sHLA molecules, T cell activation, antigen presentation

Autoimmune Diseases & Allergies

Cancer Immunotherapy & Monoclonal Antibodies

🏆 Awards

Tehran University of Medical Sciences – Research grant for autologous LAK cell therapy in cancer

Shahed University of Medical Sciences – Study on the effect of garlic extract on RAGE expression in diabetic patients

📚 Selected Publications

Sheikhi, A., Baghaie, L., Rahbarizadeh, F., Safarzadeh Kozani, P., Moradian, C., Davidi, M., Baharifar, N., Kaboli, G., Sheikhi, M., Li, Y., et al. (2025).
Novel sACE2-Anti-CD16VHH Fusion Protein Surreptitiously Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Variant Spike Proteins and Macrophage Cytokines, and Activates Natural Killer Cell Cytotoxicity.
Vaccines.

Yazdanpanah‐Samani, M., Ramezani, A., Sheikhi, A., Mostafavi‐Pour, Z., Erfani, N. (2024).
Anti‐PD‐L1 Chimeric Antigen Receptor Natural Killer Cell: Characterization and Functional Analysis.
APMIS.

Akbarian, S., Sheikhi, M., Khedri, P., Baharifar, N., Khalaf Shamsabadi, F., Davidi, M. R., Khazaei, H. A., Assarian, H., Sheikhi, A. (2023).
The Correlation Between Humoral Immune Responses and Severity of Clinical Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients.
Epidemiology and Infection.

Momtazan, S., Ramezani, S., Momeni, A., Sheikhi, A. (2023).
The Potential Benefits of Ginger in Cancer Therapy.
Trends in Medical Sciences.