Peter Hoskins | Medical Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Peter Hoskins | Medical Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Peter Hoskins | Medical Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award | Professor | Edinburgh University | United Kingdom 

Prof. Peter Hoskins is a distinguished medical physicist and biomedical engineer whose career spans clinical innovation, academic leadership, and pioneering research in vascular ultrasound, haemodynamics, and biomechanics. Prof. Peter Hoskins completed his foundational education in physics at Oxford University, followed by advanced degrees including an MSc in Medical Physics, a Ph.D. in Medical Physics, a D.Sc., and a PGCert in University Teaching, which collectively reflect his deep academic grounding and lifelong commitment to scientific excellence. His professional experience covers decades of service within the National Health Service as Senior, Principal, and Consultant Medical Physicist, progressing to prominent academic roles such as Professor of Medical Physics and Biomechanics at the University of Edinburgh, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee, and currently Emeritus Professor and Associate Member of the CRH at the University of Edinburgh. His research interests include Doppler ultrasound, computational arterial modelling, flow dynamics, elastography, and the development of diagnostic and modelling tools for vascular disease, supported by strong research skills in experimental imaging, computational simulation, diagnostic system evaluation, and patient-specific modelling. Prof. Peter Hoskins has supervised numerous Ph.D. students and contributed extensively to standards, guidance documents, conference leadership, peer review, and scientific committees both nationally and internationally. His awards and honors include major recognitions such as the Founders Prize from IPSM, Young Investigator awards in major European scientific societies, multiple oral presentation prizes, poster prizes at internationally recognized conferences, and best paper recognitions across leading biomechanics and bioengineering meetings. His contributions to professional societies such as IPEM, BMUS, IOP, and HEA underline his sustained influence in shaping the technical, educational, and policy दिशा of medical imaging. He has authored over 150 refereed journal papers, six major books, and contributed to high-impact publications with an H-index of 50 and over 8000 citations, demonstrating deep global impact. In summary, Prof. Peter Hoskins embodies academic excellence, research leadership, and long-standing service to the medical physics community, continuing to advance scientific knowledge, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to innovative developments in ultrasound imaging and vascular biomechanics.

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Featured Publications

  1. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2023). Nonlinear harmonic distortion of complementary Golay codes. Ultrasonic Imaging. Citations: 4

  2. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2023). Wall shear stress measurement in carotid artery phantoms with variation in degree of stenosis using plane wave vector Doppler. Applied Sciences Switzerland. Citations: 6

  3. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2023). Vector flow imaging by plane wave speckle tracking based on different beamformers. Conference Paper. Citations: 2

  4. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2021). Low shear stress at baseline predicts expansion and aneurysm-related events in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging. Citations: 27

  5. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2021). Association between erythrocyte dynamics and vessel remodelling in developmental vascular networks. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. Citations: 19

  6. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2020). Biomechanical assessment predicts aneurysm-related events in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Citations: 37

  7. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2020). Spatiotemporal dynamics of dilute red blood cell suspensions in low-inertia microchannel flow. Biophysical Journal. Citations: 20

 

Gennaro Pipino | Hypothesis Fundamentals | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Gennaro Pipino | Hypothesis Fundamentals | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Gennaro Pipino, San Raffaele University Milan, Italy

Prof. Gennaro Pipino is a renowned orthopedic surgeon, specializing in hip and knee prosthetic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and sports medicine. He holds a Medical and Surgery degree (1994) and specialization in Orthopedics & Traumatology (2000) from the University of Bologna. Prof. Pipino is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Villa Erbosa Hospital (San Donato Group, Bologna) and a Professor at San Raffaele University, Milan. His research focuses on joint reconstruction techniques, collaborating with Stanford, Duke, and Rush University. He is a board member of the European Knee Society and has served on the International Committee for the AAHKS. A patent holder, he pioneered cartilage transplantation techniques like the Microfractures with Joint Rep Technique. His innovative work has led to biotechnological advancements in knee and hip prostheses, with ongoing applications in ankle, shoulder, and spine surgery.

Publication Profile

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Academic and Didactic Qualifications

Prof. Gennaro Pipino is an esteemed orthopedic specialist with extensive academic contributions. Since July 2024, he has been eligible as an Associate Professor in Diseases of the Locomotor System and Physical Rehabilitation Medicine (ASN 2023/2025). He has served as an Adjunct Professor at San Raffaele University Milan (since 2021) and L.U.de.S. UCM Malta (since 2016). In 2016, he was a Visiting Professor at Stanford University. His previous roles include Adjunct Professor at L.U.de.S. University (2013–2016). His expertise spans orthopedic surgery, bioengineering, and medical education, significantly impacting the field of traumatology. 🦴🎓

Teaching Activities

Prof. Gennaro Pipino is a renowned orthopedic surgeon with extensive leadership in Italian and international health institutions. Since 2021, he has been Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology 3 at Villa Erbosa Polyclinic, Bologna. Previously, he directed the Orthopedic Department at Villa Regina and Nigrisoli Hospitals (2005–2021) and served as Scientific Director. His expertise includes hip and knee prosthetic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, clinical trials, and orthopedic research. He held key positions at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute and INAIL Modena. A graduate and specialist from the University of Bologna, he has significantly contributed to orthopedic advancements. 🦴🎓

Research Focus

Prof. Gennaro Pipino specializes in orthopedic surgery, particularly in hip and knee arthroplasty, minimally invasive techniques, and biomaterials for joint reconstruction. His research covers femoroacetabular impingement, chronic low back pain rehabilitation, osteochondral knee defects, and high tibial osteotomy. He has explored prosthetic knee designs, total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and revision strategies using tantalum cones for severe bone loss. His contributions to orthopedic biomechanics, hydrogel scaffolds, and patellofemoral joint mechanics highlight his expertise in clinical and surgical advancements for musculoskeletal disorders. 📚🔬

Publication Top Notes

  • “No Effect of Cigarette Smoking in the Outcome of Arthroscopic Management for Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review”
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024. Cited by 2.

  • “Prognostic Factors in Patients Undergoing Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Level I Systematic Review”
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024. Cited by 2.

  • “Microfractures and Hydrogel Scaffolds in the Treatment of Osteochondral Knee Defects: A Clinical and Histological Evaluation”
    Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2019. Cited by 286.

  • “Opening-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: A Seven- to Twelve-Year Study”
    Joints, 2016. Cited by 286.

  • “Posterior-Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Matched Pair Analysis of a Classic and Its Evolutional Design”
    Arthroplasty Today, 2016. Cited by 286.

  • “Mini-Invasive Approach in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)”
    Surgical Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and Alternative Procedures, 2015. Cited by 286.

  • “The Effects of Femoral Component Design on the Patello-Femoral Joint in a PS Total Knee Arthroplasty”
    Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2014. Cited by 286.

  • “Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Experience with Tantalum Cones in Severe Bone Loss”
    European Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2013. Cited by 286.