Emrah Can | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Emrah Can | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Emrah Can | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award | Professor| Istanbul University | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Emrah Can is a highly accomplished pediatrician and neonatology-focused clinician-scientist recognized for his extensive contributions to neonatal health, pediatric infectious diseases, neonatal sepsis, retinopathy of prematurity, and pediatric critical care. Prof. Dr. Emrah Can completed his medical training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, followed by his medical specialization in Child Health and Diseases at Health Sciences University, İstanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, where he developed strong clinical expertise in neonatal nutrition, early sepsis biomarkers, high-risk neonatal monitoring, and pediatric intensive care. He progressed academically to the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor through consistent research productivity, clinical excellence, and mentorship. Throughout his career, Prof. Dr. Emrah Can has supervised numerous pediatric specialization theses focused on neonatal sepsis biomarkers, MRSA carriage among hospitalized children, melatonin levels in early sepsis, prognostic tools for pediatric traumatic brain injury, differentiation of lower respiratory tract infection and colonization in tracheostomized children, fetal malnutrition indicators, and hyperbilirubinemia-related risk factors, demonstrating his commitment to developing evidence-based pediatric protocols and training the next generation of pediatric specialists. His research interests include neonatal immunology, inflammation markers, nutritional interventions for premature infants, oxygen affinity biomarkers, neonatal thrombosis, and innovative hypothesis-driven models for predicting neonatal morbidity. His research skills include statistical analysis, advanced clinical data interpretation, hypothesis modeling, neonatal diagnostic model development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Prof. Dr. Emrah Can has authored impactful publications in reputable journals such as Medical Hypotheses, International Ophthalmology, European Journal of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, and Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, contributing significantly to early detection strategies for NEC, ROP, neonatal thrombosis, and hematologic alterations in neonates. His scientific memberships reflect his professional commitment, including active participation in the Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Academy Association, Turkish National Pediatric Association, Child Friends Association, and Turkish Neonatology Association. He has also served in academic administrative roles, including program head positions that highlight his leadership in medical education. Prof. Dr. Emrah Can has received recognition for his academic achievements, research contributions, and involvement in pediatric healthcare improvement initiatives. Overall, Prof. Dr. Emrah Can demonstrates exceptional clinical acumen, research innovation, collaborative engagement, and leadership in pediatric and neonatal medicine, positioning him as a scholar whose contributions continue to shape evidence-based neonatal care, advance scientific understanding of pediatric diseases, and improve health outcomes for vulnerable newborn populations.

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Featured Publications

  1. Can, E. (2025). Development of a scoring model integrating inflammatory markers for predicting ROP in preterm neonates. International Ophthalmology.

  2. Can, E. (2025). Postnatal hemoglobin P50 as a surrogate marker for hypoxia-driven NEC in preterm infants: A mechanistic hypothesis. Medical Hypotheses.

  3. Can, E. (2025). Phototherapy modifies hematologic markers without inducing inflammation in neonates: A retrospective observational study. European Journal of Pediatrics.

  4. Can, E. (2025). Could parabiotics safely enhance immune maturation and mitigate NEC/sepsis in preterm neonates? Medical Hypotheses.

  5. Can, E. (2025). Early haemoglobin oxygen affinity as a hypothesis-generating marker for retinopathy of prematurity risk in preterm infants. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health.

  6. Can, E. (2025). Neonatal portal vein thrombosis: A case series from a tertiary NICU. Pediatric Cardiology.

 

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.