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 | Excellence in Research Award | MD | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | United States

Dr. Laurie Margolies is a distinguished radiologist and internationally respected leader in breast imaging, currently serving as Professor and Vice Chair for Breast Imaging in the Department of Diagnostic, Molecular, and Interventional Radiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she has made transformative contributions to breast cancer detection, digital imaging, and women’s health. Dr. Laurie Margolies completed her undergraduate studies in Biomedical Ethics at Brown University, earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, and pursued advanced clinical training through an internal medicine internship at Griffin Hospital, a radiology residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, and a comprehensive fellowship in CT, ultrasound, and MRI at Yale University/Yale New Haven Hospital. Her professional experience spans decades of academic appointments, including Instructor at Yale, rising through faculty ranks at Mount Sinai from Assistant Professor to full Professor, while simultaneously serving as System Chief of Breast Imaging across multiple hospitals, Director of Breast Imaging at Mount Sinai Hospital, and Chief of Breast Imaging at the Dubin Breast Center. Dr. Laurie Margolies’s research interests center on breast cancer screening optimization, digital mammography, cardiovascular risk evaluation through mammographic arterial calcifications, health disparity reduction, culturally targeted education programs, imaging physics, AI-driven diagnostic tools, and cross-disciplinary cancer detection methods. Her research skills include expertise in multimodality breast imaging, tomosynthesis assessment, radiologic quality control, population-based screening program development, clinical guideline evaluation, and participation in collaborative research teams across oncology, epidemiology, psychology, and medical physics. She has contributed to impactful studies published in reputable journals such as the Journal of Breast Imaging, Clinical Imaging, Journal of Cancer Education, and PEC Innovation, and she has served on multiple advisory boards for leading medical technology companies, advancing AI-assisted imaging development. Dr. Laurie Margolies has received numerous honors, including Fellowship in the American College of Radiology, Fellowship in the Society of Breast Imaging, multiple RSNA Merit Awards, Mount Sinai Innovation Awards, Clinical Imaging Outstanding Reviewer recognition, and repeated selection as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. She has served on key institutional committees, leadership panels, and mentoring programs, significantly shaping radiologic quality improvement and cancer screening strategies. Dr. Laurie Margolies continues to influence clinical practice through her dedication to research, patient-centered care, and educational advancement, embodying excellence in academic radiology and demonstrating ongoing potential to elevate global breast imaging standards.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Margolies, L. R., Spear, G. G., Payne, J. I., Iles, S. E., & Abdolell, M. (2025). Artificial intelligence for assessment of digital mammography positioning reveals persistent challenges.

  2. Rossi, J., Cho, L., Newell, M. S., Venta, L. A., Montgomery, G. H., Destounis, S. V., Brem, R. F., Parghi, C., & Margolies, L. R. (2025). Breast arterial calcifications on mammography: A review of the literature.

  3. Mullen, L. A., Ambinder, E. B., Talati, N., & Margolies, L. R. (2023). Mammography information systems: A survey of breast imaging radiologist satisfaction and perspectives.

  4. Head, K. J., Harrington, N. G., Schnur, J. B., Margolies, L., & Montgomery, G. H. (2022). Examining gain- and loss-framed messages in a novel breast cancer screening/cardiovascular context: Does framing matter.

  5. Vang, S., Margolies, L. R., & Jandorf, L. (2022). Screening mammogram adherence in medically underserved women: Does language preference matter.

  6. Fung, J., Vang, S., Margolies, L. R., Li, A., Blondeau-Lecomte, E., Li, A., & Jandorf, L. (2021). Developing a culturally and linguistically targeted breast cancer educational program for a multicultural population.

  7. Margolies, L. R., Salvatore, M., Yip, R., Tam, K., Bertolini, A., Henschke, C., & Yankelevitz, D. (2018). The chest radiologist’s role in invasive breast cancer detection.

 

Yasser Khalid | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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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.

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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.

 

 

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.

 

Mar Jimenez de la Pena | Medicine and Health Sciences | Medical Hypothesis Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mar Jimenez de la Pena | Medicine and Health Sciences | Medical Hypothesis Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mar Jimenez de la Pena | Medicine and Health Sciences | Medical Hypothesis Award | Radiologist | University Hospital Quironsalud Madrid | Spain 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mar Jimenez de la Pena is a highly accomplished radiologist and academician with a distinguished career devoted to advancing diagnostic imaging, neuroimaging, and translational radiology. She completed her Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and specialized in Radiodiagnosis at Hospital 12 de Octubre in Madrid, establishing a robust clinical and scientific foundation. Currently serving as the Associate Head of Diagnostic Imaging at Hospital Universitario QuirónSalud Madrid, she also contributes as a Professor of Medicine at the Universidad Europea de Madrid, where she mentors medical students and radiology residents. Her professional experience spans more than two decades, encompassing academic instruction, clinical excellence, and leadership in medical imaging. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mar Jimenez de la Pena has been actively engaged in national and international research collaborations, focusing on the application of advanced MRI techniques in neurological disorders, pediatric neuroimaging, and genetic syndromes. Her research interests center on neurodevelopmental disorders, brain perfusion analysis, and the application of artificial intelligence in MRI interpretation. She has demonstrated outstanding research skills in multimodal MRI data acquisition, neuroimage analysis, and clinical study design. Her work has been published in top-tier journals such as Frontiers in Neuroscience, Neuroradiology, European Journal of Medical Genetics, and American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, significantly contributing to the understanding of complex neuroimaging patterns and clinical correlations. With over 40 peer-reviewed articles, including 33 international papers, and multiple book chapters, she has established a strong academic footprint. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mar Jimenez de la Pena has received over 30 prestigious awards, including 29 honors from the Spanish Society of Radiology (SERAM), recognition from the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENR), and an American Society of Radiology Award for her scientific presentations. Her memberships in SERAM, SENR, and ESR, alongside her role as a reviewer for Radiología, underscore her professional dedication to the advancement of radiological science. A visionary researcher and educator, she continues to contribute to training programs for medical imaging professionals, fostering innovation and excellence in radiological education. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mar Jimenez de la Pena exemplifies a perfect blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and research innovation, making her a highly deserving candidate for international recognition in medical imaging and radiological research. Her continued contributions promise to shape the future of neuroimaging and radiodiagnostic excellence globally.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Jimenez de la Pena, M. (2023). Tatton‐Brown–Rahman syndrome: Novel pathogenic variants and new neuroimaging findings. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. Citations: 12

  2. Jimenez de la Pena, M. (2023). White-matter lesions and cortical cerebral blood flow evaluation by 3D arterial spin-labeled perfusion MRI in asymptomatic divers: Correlation with patent foramen ovale occurrence. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Citations: 18

  3. Jimenez de la Pena, M. (2022). Development of a super-resolution scheme for pediatric magnetic resonance brain imaging through convolutional neural networks. Frontiers in Neuroscience. Citations: 25

  4. Jimenez de la Pena, M. (2022). Mutations in the COL18A1 gene associated with Knobloch syndrome and structural brain anomalies: A novel case report and literature review of neuroimaging findings. Neurocase. Citations: 9

  5. Jimenez de la Pena, M. (2021). Neuroimaging findings in patients with EBF3 mutations: Report of two cases. Molecular Syndromology. Citations: 7

  6. Jimenez de la Pena, M. (2021). Abnormal frontal gyrification pattern and uncinate development in patients with KBG syndrome caused by ANKRD11 aberrations. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology. Citations: 15

  7. Jimenez de la Pena, M. (2020). Automatic identification of atypical clinical fMRI results. Neuroradiology. Citations: 22

 

Denise Faustman | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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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.

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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.