Laurie Margolies | Medicine and Health Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Laurie Margolies | Medicine and Health Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Laurie Margolies | Medicine and Health Sciences | MD at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | United States

Dr. Laurie Margolies is a distinguished academic physician and internationally recognized expert in breast imaging and diagnostic radiology, known for her leadership in integrating advanced imaging technologies and artificial intelligence into clinical cancer care. She received her undergraduate education at Brown University with an academic focus on biomedical ethics, followed by her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, where she developed a strong foundation in clinical medicine and research ethics. Dr. Laurie Margolies completed rigorous postgraduate training in internal medicine, diagnostic radiology, and advanced cross-sectional imaging, equipping her with comprehensive expertise across mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and tomosynthesis. Professionally, Dr. Laurie Margolies has held progressive academic appointments culminating in a full professorship in diagnostic, molecular, and interventional radiology at a leading academic medical center, while simultaneously serving in senior health-system leadership roles including Vice Chair and System Chief for Breast Imaging.

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Featured Publications

Performance of an Artificial Intelligence Support System on Screening Mammography Cases Proceeding to Stereotactic Biopsy
– Cancers (Open Access)
The Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Model: Is It Effective for All Races?
– Clinical Imaging
Patient Perception of Artificial Intelligence in Breast Imaging: A Pilot Survey Study
– Clinical Imaging
Suspicion for Sarcoma: Clinical Presentation, Multi-Modality Imaging Evaluation, and Ultrasound Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support
– Cancers (Open Access)
Breast Lymphoma: Imaging Features, Clinical Presentation, and Ultrasound Artificial Intelligence Decision Support
– Clinical Imaging
Artificial Intelligence for Assessment of Digital Mammography Positioning Reveals Persistent Challenges
– Journal of Breast Imaging
Breast Arterial Calcifications on Mammography: A Review of the Literature
– Review Article
Identifying Frequently Endorsed Benefits and Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening for African-Born Women in the NYC Metropolitan Area: A Pilot Study
– Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Low-Dose Chest CT: Participating in the Rise of Breast Density Awareness
– Journal of Women’s Health

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.

 

Tianhui Yuan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Tianhui Yuan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associate Director | The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Medicine | China

Prof. Dr. Tianhui Yuan is a distinguished physician-scientist whose educational journey culminated in the M.D. and a Ph.D. in integrated medicine and cardiovascular science (with doctoral training at a leading university), and she currently serves as Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, and Associate Director of her department while also holding a Visiting Scholar appointment in the United States. Over her career, she has held progressive roles in clinical practice, laboratory research, and academic leadership in integrative Chinese and Western medicine. Her professional experience spans directing clinical care units in cardiovascular medicine, mentoring doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, coordinating international research collaborations, and representing her institution in health policy and traditional medicine networks. Her research interests lie at the interface between traditional Chinese medicine and modern cardiovascular disease therapy, particularly focusing on mechanisms and therapeutic strategies for heart failure, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, hypertension, arrhythmia, hyperlipidemia, and insomnia. She is skilled in experimental cardiovascular physiology, molecular biology, signaling pathway analysis, preclinical animal models, translational interventions, and clinical guideline development. She has made significant scholarly contributions: she has authored 15 documents, received 154 Citations, and holds an h-index of 7, reflecting a growing impact. Among her honors and awards, she has been selected for the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission’s “Guangdong Special Support Program” and the “Youth Talent Support Program,” and she holds recognition as a young academic leader at her university; she also serves on multiple national and international professional committees and has contributed to guideline development, patent filing (2 invention patents), software intellectual property (1 software copyright), and the authorship of 9 books. Through mentorship she has guided student teams to high distinction in innovation competitions and has been invited as a keynote speaker at major conferences like the ESC Heart Failure Congress and the International Heart Congress. Given her solid educational foundation, extensive clinical and research experience, integrative medicine focus, leadership roles, and peer-recognized contributions, Prof. Dr. Tianhui Yuan is exceptionally well positioned to advance her field further, strengthen international collaborations, expand high-impact publication outputs, and mentor the next generation of integrative cardiovascular researchers.

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Featured Publications

  1. Ma, X., … Yuan, T. (2023). Regulation of phospholipid peroxidation signaling by a traditional Chinese medicine formula to prevent myocardial ischemia. Journal Name.

  2. Dong, X., Han, X., Zhang, X., … Yuan, T. (2022). A simplified herbal formula improves cardiac function and reduces inflammation in mice through the TLR-mediated NF-κB signaling pathway. Journal Name.

  3. Yang, Z., Xian, S., Yuan, T. (2020). Dexmedetomidine-mediated regulation of miR-17-3p in H9C2 cells after hypoxia/reoxygenation injury. Journal Name.

  4. Yuan, T., Chen, Y., Zhou, X., … (2019). Effectiveness and safety of Danshen injection on heart failure: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Name.

  5. Wang, L., Gao, M., Chen, J., … (2015). Resveratrol ameliorates pressure overload-induced cardiac dysfunction and attenuates autophagy in rats. Journal Name.