Valeria Herdea | Medicine and Health Sciences | Cross-disciplinary Excellence Award

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Dr. Valeria Herdea | Medicine and Health Sciences | Cross-disciplinary Excellence Award

Dr. Valeria Herdea | Medicine and Health Sciences | Senior Consultant Family Medicine at George Emil Palade University of Medicine | Romania

Dr. Valeria Herdea is a dedicated medical academic and researcher specializing in pediatrics, with a strong focus on advancing child health through evidence-based research and responsible medical communication. She is affiliated with the George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mureș, where her education and advanced academic training have provided a solid foundation in clinical pediatrics, public health, and research methodology. Her professional experience includes active involvement in academic research, scholarly writing, and collaborative projects that address critical issues in pediatric care, particularly the influence of medical information on parental decision-making and child health outcomes. Dr. Valeria Herdea’s research interests center on pediatric preventive medicine, parental health behavior, pediatric public health, and the ethical dissemination of medical information. Dr. Valeria Herdea has authored 9 documents, received 105 citations, and attained a 4 h-index, underscoring her growing scholarly impact and visibility within the international research community.

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Assessing the Effects of Medical Information on Parental Self-Medication Behaviors for Children’s Health: A Comparative Analysis
– Medicina (Lithuania), Open Access
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Natalya Semenova | Medicine and Health Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Natalya Semenova | Medicine and Health Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Natalya Semenova | Medicine and Health Sciences | Chief Researcher at Scientific Сentre for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problem | Russia 

Dr. Natalya Semenova is a highly accomplished female biomedical scientist and chief researcher recognized for her significant contributions to pathological physiology, reproductive health, and aging research. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and has developed a strong academic foundation through advanced training in experimental biology, human reproduction, and translational medical science at leading scientific institutions. Dr. Natalya Semenova has built an extensive professional career at a federal-level public scientific research center, where she has led and contributed to numerous multidisciplinary research initiatives focused on women’s health, endocrine disorders, microbiome regulation, oxidative stress, and age-related diseases. Her professional experience reflects deep expertise in designing experimental studies, clinical-biological data interpretation, biomarker analysis, and the development of pathogenetically grounded therapeutic and preventive strategies. In the middle of her academic career profile, Dr. Natalya Semenova has authored 156 documents, received 685 citations, and achieved a 12 h-index, demonstrating consistent research productivity and measurable scholarly impact within the international scientific community.

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Optimal Algorithm for Gut Microbiota Differentiation: A Pilot Study of Adolescents with Different Body Weights
– Frontiers in Bioscience (Scholar Edition)
Phosphatidylethanol 16:0/18:1PEth as a Biomarker of Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy
– Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine
Histostructure of the Hippocampus in Male and Female Wistar Rats with Diet-Induced Visceral Obesity and after Diet Correction
– Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine
Pregnancy and Alcohol: Parameters of Endogenous Intoxication Depending on Blood Phosphatidylethanol Levels
– Human Ecology
Comparative Assessment of the Gut Microbiome by Microbiological and Molecular-Genetic Methods in Sleep Disorders
– Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics

Peng-Sheng Zheng | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Peng-Sheng Zheng | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Peng-Sheng Zheng | Medicine and Health Sciences | Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University | China

Prof. Peng-Sheng Zheng is a distinguished Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University and an internationally recognized physician-scientist whose career seamlessly integrates advanced medical training, translational research excellence, and global academic leadership. Prof. Peng-Sheng Zheng earned dual M.D./Ph.D. degrees from Bethune Medical University in China and Saga Medical University in Japan, establishing a strong interdisciplinary foundation in clinical medicine and biomedical research. Following doctoral training, Prof. Peng-Sheng Zheng completed prestigious postdoctoral fellowships at Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the University of Toronto, where he refined expertise in molecular pathology, reproductive immunology, and cancer biology. Prof. Peng-Sheng Zheng has since built an influential academic career marked by sustained research productivity, mentoring, and international collaboration.

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Featured Publications

GDF15 deficiency hinders human trophoblast invasion to mediate pregnancy loss through downregulating Smad1/5 phosphorylation
– iScience, 2023 
Reproductive effect by rheumatoid arthritis and related autoantibodies
– Review Article 
Mechanism of chromosomal mosaicism in preimplantation embryos and its effect on embryo development
– Review Article 
Strategies and challenges of mesenchymal stem cells-derived extracellular vesicles in infertility
– Review Article 
Exploring the impact of estrogenic endocrine disruptors on cervical cancer progression: A transcriptome analysis and prognostic model development
– Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2024
ZNF281 facilitates the invasion of cervical cancer cells both in vivo and in vitro
– Cancers, 2024 
Correction to: Absence of EpCAM in cervical cancer cells is involved in slug-induced epithelial–mesenchymal transition
– Cancer Cell International, 2021 

Ping Yuan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Prof Ping Yuan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Prof Ping Yuan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award | Principle Investigator | The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University | China 

Prof. Ping Yuan is a distinguished researcher and professor currently serving as Principal Investigator at the Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University (since January 2017), with prior appointments including Assistant Professor at the Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong (2010–2016); Postdoctoral Fellow (Stem Cell) at the Genome Institute of Singapore (2006–2010); Research Associate in Molecular Biology at Princeton University (2004–2006); and Visiting Research Fellow in Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston (2001). He earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, National University of Singapore (completed 2004), after completing an M.S. in Microbiology at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a B.S. from the School of Biological Sciences, Central China Normal University. Over his career, Prof. Ping Yuan has secured multiple competitive research grants — including support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China for work on YAP-associated super-enhancers in stem cells (Grant 31970674, 2020–2023), inhibition of glioblastoma stem cell proliferation (Grant 8177110391, 2018–2021), and the role of DNA repair factor Rif1 in teratocarcinoma formation (Grant 81372162, 2014–2017), as well as funding from the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong for building an in-vitro system to reconstitute female germ-lineage cells (Grant 479512, 2013–2016). His research interests center on cancer stem cells, pluripotent stem cells, epigenetic modification, and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), with research skills spanning molecular biology, stem cell biology, epigenetics, in vitro and in vivo functional assays, bioinformatics and genomics. Prof. Ping Yuan has contributed significantly to our understanding of how pathways such as Hippo-YAP regulate stem cell differentiation and how dysregulation may underlie cancer, particularly colorectal and other cancers. His recent work includes demonstration that interference with CAPG induces apoptosis and ferroptosis via the p53 pathway in colorectal cancer cells, and that UCKL1 plays a non-canonical role in ferroptosis defense in colorectal cancer, highlighting potential therapeutic targets. Through his sustained funding, leadership roles, and prolific output, Prof. Ping Yuan has established himself as a leading figure in the intersection of stem cell biology, epigenetics, and cancer research, influencing both basic stem cell science and translational oncology.

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Featured Publications

  1. CAPG interference induces apoptosis and ferroptosis in colorectal cancer cells through the P53 pathway. (2023). Molecular and Cellular Probes.

  2. Non-canonical role of UCKL1 on ferroptosis defence in colorectal cancer. (2023). EBioMedicine.

  3. Silence of a dependence receptor CSF1R in colorectal cancer cells activates tumor-associated macrophages. (2022). Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

  4. Lin28 inhibits the differentiation from mouse embryonic stem cells to glial lineage cells through upregulation of Yap1. (2021). Stem Cells International.

  5. Hippo-YAP signaling controls lineage differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells through modulating the formation of super-enhancers. (2020). Nucleic Acids Research, 48(13), 7182–7196.

  6. CFTR constrains the differentiation from mouse embryonic stem cells to intestine lineage cells. (2019). Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.

  7. Differentiation of female Oct4-GFP embryonic stem cells into germ lineage cells. (2018). Cell Biology International

Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes | Medicine and Health Sciences | Professor and Researcher | School of Medicine and Pharmacy Haiti State University | Haiti

Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes is a highly accomplished physician, public health expert, and academic leader recognized for his contributions to healthcare quality improvement, epidemiology, and humanitarian program management. With extensive experience across clinical medicine, public health research, and policy evaluation, he has built a reputation as an international expert in system strengthening, change management, and evidence-based interventions. His professional career reflects a strong commitment to advancing healthcare delivery, supporting vulnerable populations, and driving innovation in integrated health systems across diverse and challenging environments. As both a medical doctor and researcher, Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical implementation, ensuring that scientific findings translate into measurable improvements in health outcomes.

Professional Profile 

Education

Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes pursued a solid academic path combining medicine, public health, and advanced research training. He earned his Doctor of Medicine, which laid the foundation for his clinical expertise, before completing a Master of Public Health at a prestigious European institute specializing in tropical medicine and global health system management. Building on this, he obtained a Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of Montreal, focusing on healthcare organization, quality improvement, and policy evaluation. His academic background is further enriched by specialized certifications in impact evaluation, disaster management, research methodologies, and quality management. These academic qualifications have not only provided him with deep theoretical knowledge but also practical skills to evaluate, design, and manage complex health interventions at national and international levels.

Experience

Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes has held key leadership roles in academia, humanitarian organizations, and research institutions. As a professor and researcher, he has taught and mentored medical students, residents, and postgraduate candidates in areas such as quality management, epidemiology, and public health policies. His experience extends beyond the classroom to field-based program evaluation and large-scale health interventions. He has collaborated with renowned international organizations including Partners in Health, Mercy Corps, International Rescue Committee, CARE International, and Deloitte Consulting Group. In these roles, he managed multimillion-dollar projects focusing on emergency response, epidemic control, community health, immunization, nutrition, and integrated service delivery. His ability to coordinate complex programs across multiple countries demonstrates strong leadership, strategic planning, and negotiation skills. He has also contributed significantly to capacity building, curriculum development, and adult learning methodologies, ensuring the sustainability of health initiatives across developing regions.

Research Interest

The research interests of Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes span quality improvement in healthcare systems, disaster preparedness, health intervention evaluation, and policy analysis. He has worked extensively on the integration of public health interventions within fragile and resource-constrained settings, focusing on sustainable models for universal health coverage and system resilience. His expertise also covers infectious disease surveillance, epidemic preparedness, and rapid response strategies, with special attention to ensuring equity and access for marginalized populations. Additionally, he maintains a strong interest in the use of participatory research methodologies, combining qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches to generate robust evidence for policy and practice. Through his work, Dr. Demes has consistently sought to strengthen the link between research and action, ensuring that evidence drives decision-making at both institutional and governmental levels.

Award

Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to public health, humanitarian response, and quality management in healthcare systems. His leadership in research, program evaluation, and policy development has earned him respect at both national and international levels. He has been invited to collaborate with multiple international platforms, contributing his expertise in multilateral forums and capacity-building initiatives. His awards and recognitions highlight his role as a thought leader in global health and reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge, improving systems, and mentoring the next generation of health professionals.

Selected Publication

  • Implementation Analysis of Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives in Health Institutions in Haiti (2020) – 45 citations

  • Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Public Health Policy and Practice (2019) – 37 citations

  • Epidemic Preparedness and Response in Resource-Limited Contexts: A Systematic Evaluation (2018) – 52 citations

  • Community-Based Approaches to Universal Health Coverage in Fragile States (2021) – 28 citations

Conclusion

Dr. Joseph Adrien Emmanuel Demes stands out as a visionary leader, researcher, and public health professional whose career is defined by a combination of academic excellence, international collaboration, and community impact. His contributions to healthcare quality improvement, health policy, and humanitarian response have directly influenced systems strengthening in diverse contexts. Through his teaching, mentoring, and publications, he continues to shape future leaders in medicine and public health. Dr. Demes is a deserving nominee for prestigious awards, as his work demonstrates not only past achievements but also significant potential for future leadership in advancing global health, equity, and evidence-based policy implementation.

Louisa Mokoena | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Louisa Mokoena | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Louisa Mokoena | Medicine and Health Sciences | Lecturer | University Of Johannesburg | South Africa

Dr. Louisa Mokoena is an accomplished academic and professional in the field of radiation therapy and radiography, recognized for her expertise in oncology, medical imaging, and higher education. With extensive experience as both a clinical practitioner and an academic leader, she has contributed significantly to advancing the knowledge, practice, and training standards in radiation sciences. Her career reflects a balance between rigorous scholarship, student mentorship, and impactful research addressing the evolving needs of medical and radiation science communities. She has established herself as a thought leader in the discipline, actively engaging in research, supervision, and academic program development, while also playing a central role in shaping policies and practices within professional councils and academic institutions.

Professional Profile 

Education

Dr. Louisa Mokoena has pursued an academic pathway grounded in health sciences and radiography. She earned her doctoral degree in Health Sciences with a specialization in Medical and Radiation Sciences, advancing knowledge in clinical and educational aspects of radiation therapy. Prior to her doctorate, she completed advanced qualifications in both therapeutic and diagnostic radiography, equipping her with a strong foundation for clinical practice and academic research. These qualifications provided her with the interdisciplinary expertise required to work across oncology, medical imaging, and radiation therapy, and later enabled her to take on leadership roles within higher education and professional accreditation bodies. Her educational achievements have positioned her as a credible authority in teaching, clinical practice, and scholarly contributions in her field.

Experience

Throughout her career, Dr. Louisa Mokoena has gained extensive experience across academic, clinical, and leadership roles. In academia, she has served as a lecturer and coordinator for radiation therapy programs, where she is actively involved in curriculum design, postgraduate supervision, and student mentorship. She has guided numerous master’s and doctoral candidates, contributing to the growth of emerging researchers in medical and radiation sciences. In her clinical career, she practiced as a radiographer across leading oncology and diagnostic centers, where she specialized in treatment planning, dosimetry, and applied psychology in radiation therapy.

Research Interest

Dr. Louisa Mokoena’s research interests reflect her commitment to bridging education, clinical practice, and professional development in medical imaging and radiation therapy. She has conducted studies addressing communication barriers in multicultural healthcare environments, the professional identity of radiographers, and the experiences of therapeutic radiography students in oncology departments. Another area of her research focuses on mental health support frameworks for students, contributing to strategies that improve resilience and academic success. In addition, she has explored the role of artificial intelligence in medical imaging education, analyzing how technology can support student learning and assessment. Her diverse research portfolio highlights a commitment to improving both the academic and professional landscapes of radiation sciences, while also contributing to international collaborations and cross-disciplinary studies.

Award

Dr. Louisa Mokoena has been recognized for her leadership and dedication to the advancement of health sciences and education. She has played a vital role in professional accreditation through the Health Professions Council, where she contributed to ensuring the quality of radiography and radiation therapy training centers. She has also received recognition for her contributions to student mentorship, curriculum innovation, and the development of sustainable academic programs in her field. Her dedication to advancing clinical education and research excellence has positioned her as a deserving candidate for prestigious awards honoring excellence in health sciences and medical education.

Selected Publication

  • Overcoming Communication Barriers in a Multicultural Radiography Setting – 2021 – 18 citations

  • The Experiences of Sonographers with Regard to Report Writing and Communicating Their Findings – 2022 – 15 citations

  • Diagnostic Radiographers’ Perceptions of Professional Identity in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa – 2024 – 12 citations

  • Medical Imaging and Radiation Science Students’ Use of Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Assessment – 2024 – 22 citations

  • Diagnostic Radiographers’ Experiences with Paediatric Patients During Radiography Examinations in Malawi – A Qualitative Study – 2025 – 10 citations

Conclusion

Dr. Louisa Mokoena is a highly respected academic, researcher, and professional leader whose contributions have significantly shaped the field of radiation sciences. Her expertise combines advanced education, extensive clinical practice, and strong leadership in both academia and professional councils. She has produced impactful research addressing critical issues in medical imaging and education, published in recognized international journals, and supervised a large number of postgraduate students who continue to contribute to the field. Beyond her academic and research excellence, she has influenced the standards of radiation therapy education through her roles in professional accreditation and curriculum development. Dr. Louisa Mokoen outstanding achievements, combined with her leadership potential and commitment to advancing healthcare education and practice, make her an exceptional candidate deserving of recognition through this award nomination.