Mingyao Liu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Published on 03/11/202504/11/2025 by Research Hypothesis

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

Liu, M. (2025). Permissive immunosuppression facilitates the expansion of ex vivo administered regulatory T cells in the lung allograft. Scientific Reports. 1 citation.
Liu, M. (2025). Ischemia/Reperfusion upregulates genes related to PANoptosis in human lung transplants. Transplantation. 3 citations.
Liu, M. (2025). L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine alleviated ischemia-reperfusion injury and primary graft dysfunction in rat lung transplants. Transplantation. 2 citations.
Liu, M. (2025). Ex vivo delivery of recombinant IL-10 to human donor lungs. JHLT Open. 0 citations.
Liu, M. (2025). Protective effects of 10 °C preservation on donor lungs with lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury. Conference Proceedings. 1 citation.
Liu, M. (2024). Improving prognostic accuracy in lung transplantation using unique features of isolated human lung radiographs. NPJ Digital Medicine. 3 citations.
Liu, M. (2024). Ischemia-reperfusion responses in human lung transplants at the single-cell resolution. American Journal of Transplantation. 5 citations.

Antoinette Oot | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Published on 05/08/202405/08/2024 by Research Hypothesis

Antoinette Oot | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Antoinette Oot, NYU / NYC HHC Bellevue, United States

Based on the information provided, Antoinette Oot, MD, MPH, appears to be a strong candidate for a Best Researcher Award.

Publication profile

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Education

Antoinette Oot, MD, MPH, has a robust educational background that spans several prestigious institutions. She is currently a Fellow in Complex Family Planning at New York University/NYC Health + Hospitals Bellevue, a role she has held since July 2024. Previously, she served as the Administrative Chief Resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the same institution from 2020 to 2024. Dr. Oot earned her M.D./M.P.H. with honors from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2020, and holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry with Honors from Brown University. Her early academic journey began at New York University, where she studied biochemistry. This educational trajectory demonstrates her commitment to both clinical excellence and public health, making her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Work Experience & Post-Graduate Learning

Dr. Oot has accumulated significant work experience and engaged in continuous post-graduate learning, particularly in leadership and educational roles. As the Administrative Chief Resident at NYU, she optimized personnel coverage, facilitated communication, and promoted a fair work environment. She also served as the Resident OB/Gyn Clerkship Advisor, providing mentorship and improving medical education. Additionally, Dr. Oot has been an advocate for resident perspectives as a Class Representative on the Education Committee at NYU Langone Hospitals. Her experience extends to mentoring students and contributing to curricular development at Northwestern University. These roles highlight her dedication to improving medical education and her leadership skills, reinforcing her suitability for the Best Researcher Award.

Honors/Awards

Dr. Oot has received numerous honors and awards throughout her career, reflecting her outstanding contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynecology as well as public health. Notable awards include the 2023 Ryan Program Resident Award for Excellence in Family Planning and the 2022 Resident Recognition Award for Medical Student Education from NYU OB/GYN. She also received the Excellence in Public Health Award from the US Public Health Services in 2020 and was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2019. These accolades underscore her exceptional research, clinical skills, and commitment to advancing women’s health, making her an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Presentations

Dr. Oot has actively participated in academic presentations, sharing her research findings at national conferences. In 2023, she delivered an oral presentation at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting on increasing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among cisgender women. Her poster presentations at the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons and Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine annual meetings further highlight her research involvement in women’s health and obstetric care. Her ability to present complex medical research to her peers indicates her leadership in the field and further supports her candidacy for the Best Researcher Award.

Publications

Dr. Oot has an impressive list of publications, contributing to various high-impact journals in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and public health. Her research spans a range of topics, including maternal morbidity, HIV prevention, and vaginal health, showcasing her broad expertise and commitment to improving patient outcomes. Notably, her recent work includes a mixed-methods evaluation of an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis educational intervention published in AIDS Care and studies on maternal health in the Journal of Women’s Health. Her extensive publication record is a testament to her research capabilities, making her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Oot enjoys baking, needlepoint, embroidery, and attending comics and art festivals. These hobbies provide a well-rounded perspective to her character, balancing her rigorous academic and professional pursuits with creative and relaxing activities. This personal insight into Dr. Oot’s life adds to her overall profile, showing her as a dedicated and multifaceted individual, further strengthening her candidacy for the Best Researcher Award.

Conclusion

Dr. Antoinette Oot’s extensive education, leadership in medical education, significant research contributions, and numerous awards position her as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her dedication to advancing women’s health and public health, coupled with her personal commitment to mentorship and education, make her a deserving recipient of this recognition.

Research focus

The research focus of this individual centers on women’s health, obstetrics, and gynecology, with a particular emphasis on conditions affecting women such as genitourinary syndrome of menopause, maternal morbidity, and bacterial vaginosis. They also explore healthcare practices and policies, including interventions for HIV prevention and the evaluation of healthcare delivery in obstetric settings. Additionally, they investigate the use of electronic health records for analyzing maternal and neonatal complications, reflecting a commitment to improving health outcomes for women through research and healthcare policy reform. 🌸👩‍⚕️📊💊

Publication top notes

A randomized, pilot trial comparing vaginal hyaluronic acid to vaginal estrogen for the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause

A mixed-methods evaluation of an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis educational intervention for healthcare providers in a NYC safety-net hospital-based obstetrics and gynecology clinic

Association of Antenatal Housing Instability with Perinatal Care Utilization and Outcomes

Vaginal and Extra-Vaginal Bacterial Colonization and Risk for Incident Bacterial Vaginosis in a Population of Women Who Have Sex with Men

Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in the Adult Congenital Genitourinary Patient

Trends and Risk Markers for Severe Maternal Morbidity and Other Obstetric Complications

Genetic variation in toll-like receptor 5 and colonization with flagellated bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria

Using Electronic Health Record and Administrative Data to Analyze Maternal and Neonatal Delivery Complications

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Physicians: Opinions on Enacted and Prospective Health Care Policies

Gulali Aktas | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Published on 01/07/202401/07/2024 by Research Hypothesis

Gulali Aktas | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Gulali Aktas, Abant Izzet Baysal University Hospital, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Gulali Aktas is a dedicated physician with 24 years of experience in internal medicine. As an academician for 13 years, he has mentored countless medical students and contributed to significant research. He holds an MD and Associate Professorship from Abant Izzet Baysal University. His prolific work includes 183 international journal publications, 19 conference presentations, and 11 book chapters. Recognized for his excellence, he was nominated for the Raise the Line Faculty Award in 2022 and is listed in Stanford University’s top 2% scientists. Fluent in Turkish, English, and basic German, he champions patient-centered care and lifelong learning. 🏥📚🌟

Publication profile

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Education

Dr. Gulali Aktas is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine since 2015. They completed their Internal Medicine residency (PhD equivalent) at Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey (2003-2008), and Pulmonology residency at Yedikule Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (2002-2003). They earned their MD from Ondokuz Mayis University in 2000. With 211 research contributions published in peer-reviewed journals and an impressive H-index of 35 (WoS), 42 (Google Scholar), and 36 (Scopus), Dr. Gulali Aktas is a prominent researcher. Fluent in Turkish, English, and basic German, they are known for their honesty, hard work, optimism, and foresight. 🌟📚🩺🌍

Experience

From 2011 to 2014, courses such as Dyspnea and Edema, Approach to Chest Pain, Fever and Hyperthermia, and Leukopenia and Leukocytosis were taught in the spring, while Chronic Leukemia, Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia, and Principles of Blood Transfusion were covered in the autumn. Rheumatology topics like Anamnesis, Physical Examination, and Laboratory Test Analysis were emphasized. Other subjects included Familial Mediterranean Fever, Behcet’s Disease, Chronic Pancreatitis, Liver Cirrhosis, Esophageal Diseases, Colon Polyps, Celiac Disease, Chronic Viral and Non-Viral Hepatitis, and Mesenteric Ischemia. 🩺📚✨

Presentations

Dr. Gulali Aktaş has presented several notable studies. At the 30th World Congress of Endourology in 2012, his team discussed “Warfarin intoxication induced bilateral renal hematoma” (📚🩸). He compared surgical techniques for pylonidal sinus surgery and explored sleep quality in IBS patients at the XVI Annual European Society of Surgery (🔪💤). In 2013, at the 50th ERA-EDTA Congress, he highlighted the effects of nocturnal blood pressure on hemodialysis patients’ nutrition (🌙🩺). His research on metabolic syndrome, presented at the 10th Metabolic Syndrome Symposium, investigated platelet volume, epicardial adipose tissue, and non-alcoholic hepatosteatosis (🩸📈). At the 51st ERA-EDTA Congress, he examined atrial conduction in hemodialysis patients (❤️🩺).

Research focus

G Aktas focuses on the use of hematological and biochemical markers as diagnostic and prognostic tools in various medical conditions. His research includes studies on the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as an indicator for diabetic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. He also explores the predictive value of the uric acid to HDL cholesterol ratio for metabolic syndrome and diabetes control, as well as novel inflammatory markers derived from hemogram parameters in irritable bowel syndrome and COVID-19. His work aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. 🩸🔬📊

Publication top notes

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as an indicative of diabetic control level in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Uric acid to HDL cholesterol ratio is a strong predictor of diabetic control in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Does neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predict active ulcerative colitis?

Serum uric acid to HDL-cholesterol ratio is a strong predictor of metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Diabetes control could through platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in hemograms

Irritable bowel syndrome is associated with novel inflammatory markers derived from hemogram parameters

Could red cell distribution width be a marker in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?

Association between novel inflammatory markers derived from hemogram indices and metabolic parameters in type 2 diabetic men

Hematological predictors of novel Coronavirus infection

Muritala Suleiman Odidi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Published on 18/06/202418/06/2024 by Research Hypothesis

Muritala Suleiman Odidi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Muritala Suleiman Odidi, Federal University Dutse Jigawa State, Nigeria

Dr. Muritala Suleiman Odidi is a dedicated lecturer at Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, specializing in gross anatomy, embryology, genetics, biostatistics, and anthropology since June 2018 📚. He uses audio-visual microscopy to enhance histology teaching 🧬. Before academia, he was a Business Development Executive at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries (2015-2018) and a Senior Medical Sales Representative at Nosak Health Care Limited (2012-2015) 💊. He has attended numerous workshops and conferences globally, contributed to many publications, and holds several administrative roles within his department 🏅. His research focuses on forensic science and anthropometry 🔬.

Publication profile

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Education

He hold a PhD in Human Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, conferred on December 16th, 2022 🎓. Prior to this, He completed my MSc in Human Anatomy and Physical Anthropology at Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, on March 30th, 2016 📚. My academic journey began with a BSc in Human Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, where I graduated with a second class upper on April 16th, 2009 🎓. This robust educational foundation has equipped me with extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of human anatomy and physical anthropology 🧠.

Experience

Since June 2018, he have been a lecturer, teaching and demonstrating gross anatomy, embryology, genetics, biostatistics, and anthropology to undergraduate medical students. Additionally, he utilize audio-visual microscopy to effectively teach histology 📚. Previously, from March 2015 to June 2018, he worked as a Business Development Executive at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. In this role, he organized and conducted Continuing Medical Education on the company’s product ranges, brokered business deals with health institutions, and interfaced with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) 💼. Prior to that, from February 2012 to February 2015, I served as a Senior Medical Sales Representative at Nosak Health Care Limited, where he promoted new products and increased brand awareness during community pharmacist meetings and conferences 🌟.

Awards

He was honored to serve as a Fellow in the Data Science Fellowship Program by the Bureau of Statistics, Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) from January to July 2021 📊. During this enriching experience, he honed my data science skills and contributed to impactful projects 🎯. Additionally, he received a prestigious prize and Certificate of Honour for meritorious services from the Government of Oyo State of Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps 🏅. This recognition underscores my dedication and hard work in service to my community and nation 🌟.

Research focus

Based on the provided publication list, M.O. Suleiman’s research focus spans multiple disciplines including forensic science, entomology, anatomy, and toxicology. Their work covers the use of plant-based substances for pest control, the effects of plant extracts on health, and various aspects of human morphology and forensic analysis. This diversity indicates a multidisciplinary approach with significant contributions to both environmental and health sciences.