Mingyao Liu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mingyao Liu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mingyao Liu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award | Professor | University of Toronto | Canada

Prof. Mingyao Liu, MD, MSc, is an internationally recognized biomedical scientist and academic leader renowned for his pioneering contributions to lung injury, transplantation immunology, and regenerative medicine. He currently serves as the James & Mary Davie Chair in Lung Injury, Repair and Regeneration at the University Health Network and as Director of the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto, where he leads multidisciplinary teams advancing translational research in organ preservation and immunomodulation. Prof. Mingyao Liu obtained his M.D. and M.Sc. in Pathophysiology from the Second Military Medical University in Shanghai, China, followed by an intensive postdoctoral fellowship at the SickKids Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, where he began his journey into molecular mechanisms of lung disease and transplant biology. His professional experience spans decades of leadership roles, including Senior Scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute and Full Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto, with cross-appointments in Medicine and Physiology. Prof. Mingyao Liu’s research interests focus on understanding ischemia-reperfusion injury, immune tolerance in organ transplantation, and cellular mechanisms driving lung regeneration. His laboratory employs advanced molecular biology, gene editing, single-cell transcriptomics, and ex vivo organ perfusion systems to identify therapeutic targets that improve graft survival and repair outcomes. His scientific expertise is further reflected through numerous publications in high-impact journals such as Transplantation, Scientific Reports, NPJ Digital Medicine, and The American Journal of Transplantation. Prof. Mingyao Liu has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Premier’s Research Excellence Award, and the Mel Silverman Mentorship Award, highlighting both his research excellence and commitment to nurturing the next generation of scientists. As a dedicated member of numerous professional societies such as the American Thoracic Society, The Transplantation Society, and the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, he plays a significant role in shaping global biomedical research discourse. Prof. Mingyao Liu’s career reflects a rare combination of innovative science, effective leadership, and lifelong mentorship, making him one of the foremost authorities in lung transplant biology. His continued contributions are shaping the future of regenerative medicine through translational discoveries that bridge laboratory innovation with clinical excellence, reinforcing his position as a global leader dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with severe pulmonary diseases.

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Featured Publications

  1. Liu, M. (2025). Permissive immunosuppression facilitates the expansion of ex vivo administered regulatory T cells in the lung allograft. Scientific Reports. 1 citation.

  2. Liu, M. (2025). Ischemia/Reperfusion upregulates genes related to PANoptosis in human lung transplants. Transplantation. 3 citations.

  3. Liu, M. (2025). L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine alleviated ischemia-reperfusion injury and primary graft dysfunction in rat lung transplants. Transplantation. 2 citations.

  4. Liu, M. (2025). Ex vivo delivery of recombinant IL-10 to human donor lungs. JHLT Open. 0 citations.

  5. Liu, M. (2025). Protective effects of 10 °C preservation on donor lungs with lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury. Conference Proceedings. 1 citation.

  6. Liu, M. (2024). Improving prognostic accuracy in lung transplantation using unique features of isolated human lung radiographs. NPJ Digital Medicine. 3 citations.

  7. Liu, M. (2024). Ischemia-reperfusion responses in human lung transplants at the single-cell resolution. American Journal of Transplantation. 5 citations.

 

Gabriela Gurau | Medicine and Health Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Gabriela Gurau | Medicine and Health Sciences | Excellence in Research Award 

Prof. Dr. Gabriela Gurau | Medicine and Health Sciences | Excellence in Research Award | Physician | The Lower Danube University | Romania

Prof. Dr. Gabriela Gurău is an accomplished Romanian medical researcher, clinician, and academic leader with extensive contributions to the fields of clinical laboratory medicine, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila,” Bucharest, complemented by advanced certifications in diabetes, nutrition, metabolic diseases, and laboratory medicine from the Ministry of Health and the Training Center for Doctors and Pharmacists. Currently serving as Professor Habil. at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University “Dunarea de Jos” of Galați, she also fulfills the role of Head of the Clinical Laboratory at the Clinical Emergency Hospital for Children “Sfântul Ioan.” Throughout her professional journey, Prof. Dr. Gabriela Gurău has demonstrated exceptional skill in integrating clinical diagnostics with translational research, focusing on pediatric infections, antibiotic resistance, microbiological profiling, and metabolic disorders. Her research interests include pathogen surveillance, microbial resistance mechanisms, pediatric metabolic health, and the interplay between microbiota and systemic diseases. With an active research portfolio, she has participated in numerous national and international projects, including innovative studies funded by PN II, AUF, and institutional grants, contributing significantly to Romania’s biomedical research landscape. She is the author and co-author of impactful peer-reviewed articles published in leading scientific journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, such as Life, Viruses, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Infection and Drug Resistance, reflecting her commitment to scientific excellence and knowledge dissemination. Her strong research skills span molecular diagnostics, laboratory analytics, data interpretation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, all of which reinforce her as a versatile scientist bridging clinical medicine and public health research. Recognized for her scholarly achievements and leadership, Prof. Dr. Gabriela Gurău has been a key figure in organizing medical conferences like MedFarmLab, served as Head of the Department of Morphological and Functional Sciences, and contributed actively to professional societies and research committees. Her dedication has earned her respect as a mentor, educator, and innovator in Romanian academia. Prof. Dr. Gabriela Gurău’s career exemplifies a synthesis of scientific rigor, community service, and academic distinction, underpinned by her mission to improve pediatric healthcare outcomes through evidence-based research. With her established reputation, international collaborations, and evolving leadership roles, Prof. Dr. Gabriela Gurău continues to advance the frontiers of laboratory medicine and inspire emerging generations of biomedical scientists worldwide.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Matache, E. R., Gurău, G., Stoian, V. I., Zaharia, A. E., Ciocoiu, M., Maftei, N. M., & Tutunaru, D. (2025). Bordetella pertussis in children: A retrospective analysis of the clinical impact and the role of vaccination. Life, 15(10), 1514.

  2. Matache, E. R., Gurău, G., Raileanu, C. R., Zaharescu, A., Popa, G. V., Maftei, N. M., & Tutunaru, D. (2025). Pathogen profile of children hospitalised with viral respiratory infections in Galati County, Romania. Viruses, 17(4), 586.

  3. Ursu, M., Cretu-Stuparu, M., Gurău, G., Nitoi, L. C., Nechita, A., & Arbune, M. (2024). An epidemiological perspective on new pediatric cases of type 1 diabetes and vitamin D deficiency in South-East Romania: A retrospective study. Children, 11(10), 1162.

  4. Radaschin, D. S., Iancu, A. V., Ionescu, A. M., Gurău, G., Niculet, E., Bujoreanu, F. C., & Tatu, A. L. (2024). An eastern county from a European eastern country—The characteristics of cutaneous microbiome in psoriasis patients—Preliminary results. Life, 14(6), 678.

  5. Radaschin, D. S., Iancu, A. V., Ionescu, A. M., Gurău, G., Niculet, E., Bujoreanu, F. C., & Popa, L. G. (2024). Comparative analysis of the cutaneous microbiome in psoriasis patients and healthy individuals—Insights into microbial dysbiosis: Final results. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(19), 10583.

  6. Iancu, A. V., Arbune, M., Zaharia, E. A., Tutunaru, D., Maftei, N. M., Peptine, L. D., Tocu, G., & Gurău, G. (2023). Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Enterococcus spp.: A retrospective study in hospitals of Southeast Romania. Applied Sciences, 13(6), 3866.

  7. Arbune, M., Gurău, G., Niculet, E., Iancu, A. V., Lupasteanu, G., Fotea, S., Vasile, M. C., & Tatu, A. L. (2021). Prevalence of antibiotic resistance of ESKAPE pathogens over five years in an infectious diseases hospital from South-East Romania. Infection and Drug Resistance, 14, 2369–2378.