Mengting Zhang | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Mengting Zhang | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Miss | Guangdong Medical University | Hong Kong

Ms. Mengting Zhang is a highly motivated and emerging scholar in the field of Medicine and Health Sciences, currently affiliated with Guangdong Medical University, Hong Kong, where she has established herself as a promising researcher contributing significantly to global advancements in medical and clinical research. With a strong academic foundation supported by a Doctoral degree in Medicine, Ms. Zhang has cultivated a comprehensive understanding of medical sciences, pharmacology, and translational research methodologies. Her educational journey reflects a deep commitment to precision, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, equipping her with the skills to integrate clinical data, biomedical insights, and analytical modeling for impactful healthcare outcomes. Throughout her professional career, Ms. Zhang has demonstrated excellence in multiple research domains, including pharmacovigilance, clinical pharmacology, oral oncology, and biomedical informatics. She has been extensively involved in projects focusing on adverse drug event detection, molecular disease pathways, and bioinformatics-based health analysis, which are central to improving patient safety and therapeutic efficacy. Her academic record is reinforced by substantial contributions to peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus, Crossref, and Web of Science. Ms. Zhang has authored 11 documents, received 33 citations, and holds an h-index of 4, underscoring her consistent academic influence and growing recognition in the research community. She has published her findings in reputed international journals such as Oral Oncology, Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, Clinical Anatomy, and Journal of Diabetes Investigation, where her work has been well-cited and acknowledged for its scientific rigor and relevance. Her research explores complex relationships between genetics, drug response, and oral health conditions, with a focus on integrating real-world pharmacovigilance data and molecular evidence to enhance the accuracy of clinical outcomes. Ms. Zhang’s research skills encompass advanced data analysis, systematic review techniques, visual scientometrics using CiteSpace and VOSviewer, clinical trial evaluation, and statistical modeling. Professionally, she has collaborated with national and international researchers, contributing to studies utilizing FDA adverse event reporting systems and developing visual bibliometric maps that identify emerging medical trends. Her dedication to accuracy, methodological clarity, and ethical research practices has earned her recognition as a dependable contributor to academic development. Beyond research, Ms. Zhang is engaged in mentoring, peer-reviewing, and participating in collaborative scientific platforms that promote interdisciplinary learning and global knowledge sharing. Her commitment to innovation and collaboration highlights her as a future leader in the scientific community, capable of influencing both clinical and policy-level improvements in healthcare. Ms. Zhang’s achievements have positioned her as a potential candidate for several international honors and awards in biomedical sciences, including recognitions for research excellence and contribution to pharmacological safety evaluation. In conclusion, Ms. Mengting Zhang embodies academic integrity, scientific precision, and a vision for global medical progress.

Profile:  ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Zhang, M. (2025). Comment on “Uncovering chromatin factor landscapes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.” Oral Oncology. Citations: 7.

  2. Zhang, M. (2025). Comment on “Tooth Anomalies in Patients With Nonsyndromic Orofacial Cleft: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis.” Oral Diseases. Citations: 5.

  3. Zhang, M. (2025). A real-world disproportionality analysis of the FDA adverse event reporting system events for ibuprofen. Expert Opinion on Drug Safety. Citations: 8.

  4. Zhang, M. (2024). A real‐world disproportionality analysis of semaglutide: Post‐marketing pharmacovigilance data. Journal of Diabetes Investigation. Citations: 6.

  5. Zhang, M. (2024). Research advances and trends in anatomy from 2013 to 2023: A visual analysis based on CiteSpace and VOSviewer. Clinical Anatomy. Citations: 7.

 

Anne Vertigan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Anne Vertigan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Anne Vertigan, John Hunter Hospital, Australia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anne Vertigan is an experienced Speech Pathologist with a career spanning over 30 years. She holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in chronic cough and airway hyperresponsiveness. Dr. Vertigan is the Director of Speech Pathology at Greater Newcastle Acute Hospital and has extensive experience in leadership and clinical roles. She has contributed significantly to research, focusing on chronic cough, laryngeal dysfunction, and asthma. Dr. Vertigan has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences and has received several prestigious grants. She is also an Associate Editor for the European Respiratory Journal. 📚🎤💬👩‍⚕️🌏

Publication Profile

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anne Vertigan holds a B.App.Sc. (Speech Pathology) from La Trobe University (1991), an MBA from the University of Newcastle (2008), and a PhD from the University of Queensland, where she researched chronic cough and extrathoracic airway hyperresponsiveness syndrome, awarded in 2007. She also earned a Master in Clinical Epidemiology (2023) and a Master in Medical Statistics (2023) from the University of Newcastle. Dr. Vertigan’s academic and professional journey reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in health, particularly in respiratory conditions and clinical research. 📚🎓💡🩺

Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anne Vertigan is a seasoned speech pathologist with an extensive career in healthcare leadership. She has served as the Director of Speech Pathology at the Greater Newcastle Acute Hospital Network since 2000. Previously, Dr. Vertigan was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the NHMRC Centre for Clinical Excellence in Respiratory & Sleep Medicine (2008-2009). Her roles include District Profession Director of Speech Pathology at Hunter New England Health (2008-2015) and Director at John Hunter Hospital (1994-2000). With additional experience in various hospitals and community health centers, Dr. Vertigan has made significant contributions to speech pathology and healthcare. 🏥👩‍⚕️📚

Presentations

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anne Vertigan is a renowned expert in laryngeal dysfunction, chronic cough, and voice disorders, delivering numerous invited talks at prestigious international conferences. In June 2024, she spoke at the Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction Conference in Pittsburgh, USA, on topics such as the hypersensitive larynx, laryngeal dysfunction, and the relationship between inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) and severe asthma. She also addressed dysphagia management and laryngeal hyperresponsiveness at the Phonosurgery Association of India in February 2024. Additionally, Dr. Vertigan shared her expertise at the French Society of ENT Congress and the ENT Head & Neck Instructional Course in Singapore. 🌍🎤👩‍⚕️

Grants

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anne Vertigan has been awarded several prestigious grants and recognitions for her research in respiratory health. These include the $10,000 Ignite EMCR Equipment Grant (2018) for BioRadio Respiratory Inductive Plethysmography, and the $5,000 Strategic Research Pilot Grant (2020) to understand breathlessness in asthma. She also contributed to the $320,490.62 Medical Research Futures Fund on bushfire impact (2020), and the NHMRC’s $2.5 million CREATT Centre for asthma research (2020). In 2021, her work on non-pharmacological treatments for interstitial lung diseases won the SPP Robalo Cordeiro Award. Her latest project focuses on minimizing corticosteroid use in asthma. 🫁💡🌿

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anne Vertigan’s research primarily focuses on respiratory diseases, particularly chronic cough, breathlessness, and asthma. She investigates the psychophysiological correlates of breathlessness and the impact of exposure to environmental factors like wildfire smoke. Dr. Vertigan also explores respiratory issues related to vocal cord dysfunction and laryngeal hypersensitivity. She is involved in studies aimed at improving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for conditions such as chronic cough in children and adults. Her work aims to enhance understanding and management of airway conditions in clinical settings. 🌬️🫁👩‍⚕️🔬🌱

Publication top Notes

Abnormal breathing pattern features in chronic refractory cough

Understanding Breathlessness Burden and Psychophysiological Correlates in Asthma

Respiratory Diseases Associated With Wildfire Exposure in Outdoor Workers

Misconceptions on behavioral cough suppression therapy for pediatric nonspecific cough: A response to Weinberger and Buettner’s commentary on Fujiki et al.

Living With Asthma and Vocal Cord Dysfunction/Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction: “I Just Can’t Get Air In”

Cough in Children and Adults: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management (CICADA). Summary of an updated position statement on chronic cough in Australia