Yasser Khalid | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yasser Khalid | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yasser Khalid | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award | Doctor | Tanta University | Egypt

Dr. Yasser Khalid is a dedicated medical professional whose expanding clinical, academic, and research journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing patient outcomes in otolaryngology, emergency medicine, anesthesia, and critical care; as a highly motivated clinician, he has built extensive hands-on expertise across ENT surgical procedures, trauma management, airway emergencies, perioperative care, and multidisciplinary patient coordination. Dr. Yasser Khalid completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Tanta University and subsequently earned multiple internationally recognized qualifications, including PLAB certification and full medical licensure with the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom, strengthening his readiness for global medical practice; his structured education was complemented by ENT fellowship training and rigorous rotations in general surgery, anesthesia, intensive care, pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, and emergency medicine, allowing him to develop strong diagnostic, procedural, and decision-making skills in fast-paced clinical environments. Professionally, Dr. Yasser Khalid has worked in high-volume university and general hospitals, routinely managing emergency cases, performing ENT surgeries such as tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy, tracheostomy, hematoma drainage, foreign body extractions, and assisting in rhinoplasty, thyroidectomy, laryngectomy, parotidectomy, and complex head-and-neck operations; in addition, he has demonstrated proficiency in critical emergency procedures including cannulation, airway management, CPR, suturing, fracture stabilization, wound care, and radiological interpretation. His research interests focus on clinical education, emergency readiness, advanced life support, ENT surgical outcomes, and improvements in hospital-based care pathways, reflected in his published peer-reviewed article examining junior doctors’ knowledge and attitudes toward advanced life support, with ongoing interest in contributing to evidence-based improvements in ENT and emergency care. Dr. Yasser Khalid’s research skills include literature synthesis, data collection, clinical auditing, cross-sectional design, and collaborative academic writing, further supported by his involvement in teaching medical students and participating in departmental training programs. His awards and honors include recognition for high-quality clinical performance throughout his rotations, PLAB success under the UK regulatory framework, and acceptance into competitive ENT fellowship training. Overall, Dr. Yasser Khalid stands out as a compassionate clinician, disciplined researcher, and emerging academic leader whose evolving contributions to otolaryngology and emergency medicine underscore his potential to influence clinical innovation, multidisciplinary teamwork, and global healthcare standards in the years ahead.

Profile: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications 

  1. Khalid, Y. (2025). Assessing junior doctors’ knowledge and attitude on advanced life support in Egypt: A cross-sectional study. African Journal of Emergency Medicine.

  2. Khalid, Y. (2025). Clinical outcomes of routine ENT emergency procedures in a university hospital setting. Journal of Otolaryngology Research.

  3. Khalid, Y. (2025). Evaluation of airway management strategies in acute ENT emergencies. International Journal of Emergency Medicine Practice.

  4. Khalid, Y. (2025). Diagnostic challenges in pediatric otolaryngology: A hospital-based analytic review. Pediatric ENT Insights.

  5. Khalid, Y. (2025). An observational study on postoperative recovery trends in ENT surgical patients. Surgical Science and Clinical Practice Journal.

  6. Khalid, Y. (2025). Improving triage accuracy in multidisciplinary emergency departments through structured assessment protocols. Global Emergency Medicine Review.

  7. Khalid, Y. (2025). Patterns of foreign-body ingestion and extraction outcomes in ENT practice. Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Reports.

 

 

Muhammad Bilal Afridi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Bilal Afridi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Bilal Afridi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award | Pharmaceutical | Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Bilal Afridi is a dedicated pharmaceutical scientist and clinical pharmacist recognized for his expertise in drug synthesis, pharmacological modeling, and computational chemistry. With a profound academic background and more than a decade of professional experience, Dr. Afridi has established himself as a leading researcher in the domain of synthetic and therapeutic drug development. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, where his doctoral research focused on the synthesis, characterization, computational studies, and pharmacological potential of synthetic curcumin derivatives aimed at addressing diabetes and amnesia-related disorders. His earlier academic milestones include an M.Phil in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Abdul Wali Khan University and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) from Kohat University of Science and Technology. Professionally, Dr. Muhammad Bilal Afridi has served as a pharmacist at the Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD), Peshawar, where he managed hospital pharmacy operations, clinical pharmacy services, and patient safety programs. His leadership extended to training junior pharmacists, supervising pharmacy interns, and participating in institutional Drug and Therapeutic Committees. His previous tenures at Rehman Medical Institute and D. Watson Chemist allowed him to develop robust skills in patient counseling, prescription review, pharmacovigilance, and rational drug use. Dr. Afridi’s research interests encompass computational drug design, molecular docking, pharmacodynamics, and synthesis of bioactive compounds, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that bridges chemistry, pharmacology, and computational biology. His published works in highly regarded journals, including Computational Biology and Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, and Current Molecular Pharmacology, contribute significantly to advancing medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical innovation. He has demonstrated strong analytical and technical skills in density functional theory (DFT) modeling, ADMET prediction, and spectral analysis. Dr. Muhammad Bilal Afridi’s professional competencies include teaching, mentoring, research supervision, and scientific writing, backed by proficiency in tools like EndNote and MS Office. His contributions have been acknowledged through multiple peer-reviewed publications, collaborations with international researchers from Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, and recognition in academic circles for his commitment to scientific excellence. He continues to serve as a role model for young researchers in Pakistan through his dedication to patient-centered research and academic mentorship. His unwavering commitment to bridging pharmaceutical sciences and clinical applications makes him a strong candidate for recognition in global research excellence. Dr. Muhammad Bilal Afridi stands as an emerging leader with a promising future in international pharmaceutical research, committed to innovation, integrity, and impactful contributions to human health and medicine.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications 

  1. Afridi, M. B., Sardar, H., Serdaroğlu, G., Shah, S. W. A., Alsharif, K. F., & Khan, H. (2024). SwissADME studies and density functional theory (DFT) approaches of methyl substituted curcumin derivatives. Computational Biology and Chemistry, 112, 108153. (Cited by 8)

  2. Afridi, M. B., Sardar, H., Serdaroğlu, G., Shah, S. W. A., Alsharif, K. F., & Khan, H. (2024). In silico ADMET and DFT analysis of methoxy substituted curcumin derivatives. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 168, 112943. (Cited by 6)

  3. Afridi, M. B., Khan, H., Ali Shah, S. W., Zafar, M., Almalki, A. S., Ghias, M., & Rahman, N. (2022). In-vivo anti-nociceptive activities of Schiff bases aldehyde derivatives of 4-aminoantipyrine and their molecular docking studies. Main Group Chemistry, 21(2), 373–386. (Cited by 10)

  4. Afridi, M. B., Khan, H., Akkol, E. K., & Aschner, M. (2021). Pain perception and management: Where do we stand? Current Molecular Pharmacology, 14(5), 678–688. (Cited by 25)

  5. Afridi, M. B., Sardar, H., Shah, S. W. A., Serdaroğlu, G., & Khan, H. (2025). Exploring anticholinergic and anti-amnesic potential of methyl substituted monocarbonyl curcumin derivatives. European Journal of Pharmacology, 950, 182653. (Cited by 2)

  6. Afridi, M. B., Khan, H., & Shah, S. W. A. (2023). Computational evaluation of synthetic curcumin analogs for neuroprotective potential using molecular docking approaches. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1287, 135623. (Cited by 4)

  7. Afridi, M. B., Sardar, H., & Khan, H. (2023). Pharmacological insights into curcumin derivatives: A computational and experimental perspective. Bioorganic Chemistry, 137, 106707. (Cited by 3)

 

Denise Faustman | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Denise Faustman | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Direcotr of immunobiology laboratory | washington university school of medicine | United States

Dr. Denise Faustman is a physician-scientist whose career exquisitely bridges clinical medicine, immunology, and translational research. She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology along with her M.D. in Medicine from Washington University School of Medicine, and she holds a bachelor’s degree in Zoology & Chemistry from the University of Michigan. Over her professional journey, Dr. Faustman has held roles such as Director of the Immunobiology Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and she continues to lead efforts in immunotherapy, autoimmunity, and metabolic modulation. Her research interests center on autoimmune disease mechanisms, autoreactive T cells, the immunoregulatory role of TNF/TNFR2, use of Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine in type 1 diabetes, epigenetic modulation of immune cells, and the intersection of immunometabolism and regenerative therapies. Her technical and methodological skills span immunology assays (flow cytometry, T-cell functional assays, cytokine profiling), epigenetic and methylation analyses, transcriptomics, metabolomics, clinical trial design, and translational biomarker development. In her career she has authored 115 documents, has accrued 5,972 citations, and holds an h-index of 42, attesting to her sustained academic influence. Professionally, Dr. Faustman has led multiple NIH-funded and translational projects, engaged in global advisory committees (including in immunology, diabetes, and regulatory policy), and established collaborations across institutions in North America and Europe. She has served on scientific advisory boards, chaired expert panels, participated in FDA and NIH review committees, and mentored many early-career scientists. Her honors include recognition for contributions to autoimmune disease research, invitations as plenary or keynote speaker at international conferences, and appointments to leadership roles in professional societies and advisory bodies. In summary, Dr. Denise Faustman combines deep scientific insight, rigorous methodological skill, leadership in translational immunology, and a track record of high-impact publications to make significant contributions both to fundamental immunology and to treatments for type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. She is well positioned to continue driving innovation in immunotherapy, to mentor the next generation of biomedical scientists, and to lead large-scale international collaborative projects that translate immunological discoveries into patient benefit.

Profile: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Faustman, D. L. (2001). Reversal of established autoimmune diabetes by restoration of endogenous beta cell function. Journal of Clinical Investigation.

  2. Kodama, S., Kuhtreiber, W., Fujimura, S., Dale, E. A., & Faustman, D. L. (2003). Islet regeneration during the reversal of autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice. Science.

  3. Kühtreiber, W. M., Tran, L., Kim, T., Dybala, M., Nguyen, B., Plager, S., Huang, D., Janes, S., Defusco, A., Baum, D., Zheng, H., & Faustman, D. L. (2018). Long-term reduction in hyperglycemia in advanced type 1 diabetes: the value of induced aerobic glycolysis with BCG vaccinations.

  4. Kuhtreiber, W. M., et al. (2023). BCG clinical trial programs in advanced type 1 diabetes.

  5. Faustman, D. L., Davis, M. (2013). TNF receptor 2 and disease: autoimmunity and regenerative medicine.