Osama Smettei | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Osama Smettei | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

London Health Siences Centre | Canada

Dr. Osama Smettei is a Fellow in Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT at Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, Canada, with extensive expertise in non-invasive cardiac imaging and clinical cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus and holds multiple board certifications, including FRCP, Arab Board of Cardiovascular Diseases, and advanced diplomas in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, and MRI. His professional career spans senior consultant and fellowship roles across Canada and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Osama Smettei’s research interests include cardiac imaging, radiation optimization, and preventive cardiology, supported by strong skills in multimodality imaging, registry-based research, and quality improvement. He has authored 49 publications, contributed to PROTECTION VI, received multiple national research awards, and continues to advance patient-centered, evidence-based cardiovascular imaging.

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Sachio Matsushita | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sachio Matsushita | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center | Japan

Dr. Sachio Matsushita is a Japanese psychiatrist and researcher specializing in addiction medicine and psychiatric genetics. He earned his M.D. from Keio University School of Medicine and later completed a Ph.D. in neuropsychiatry. He has held leadership roles at the National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center, serving as Director since 2022, and is a Visiting Professor at Keio University. His career includes clinical practice, institutional leadership, and international research fellowships. His research focuses on the genetics of psychiatric disorders, clinical alcoholism research, and alcohol metabolism. His work has contributed significantly to addiction psychiatry in Japan.

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Efficacy and safety of a digital therapeutic for alcohol dependence: A multicenter, open‐label, randomized controlled trial


– Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2025-10 | Contributors: Ryuhei So; Kazuhiro Nouso; Sachio Matsushita; Hitoshi Yoshiji; Takefumi Yuzuriha; Eisuke Hida; Hiroki Nishimura; Yusuke Takagi; Yoshinori Horie

Unraveling time-dependent genetic components underlying alcohol response


– Neuropsychopharmacology, 2025-10 | Contributors: Keiko Hikino; Ikuo Otsuka; Shunji Oshima; Akitoyo Hishimoto; Kouichi Ozaki; Xiaoxi Liu; Yuki Ishikawa; Taisei Mushiroda; Sachio Matsushita; Chikashi Terao

New-onset addictions in patients with alcohol dependence: A cross-sectional study


– Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2023-11 | Contributors: Yohei Ohtani; Keisuke Asano; Fumihiko Ueno; Ryosuke Den; Hiroki Hisae; Mitsuru Kimura; Sachio Matsushita; Takahito Uchida; Hideaki Tani; Shinichiro Nakajima et al.

Wearable Sensor and Mobile App–Based mHealth Approach for Investigating Substance Use and Related Factors in Daily Life: Protocol for an Ecological Momentary Assessment Study


– JMIR Research Protocols, 2023-04-11 | Contributors: Ayumi Takano; Koki Ono; Kyosuke Nozawa; Makito Sato; Masaki Onuki; Jun Sese; Yosuke Yumoto; Sachio Matsushita; Toshihiko Matsumoto

John Theodoropoulos | Sports Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. John Theodoropoulos | Sports Analytics | Best Researcher Award

University of Toronto | Canada

Dr. John Theodoropoulos is an orthopedic surgeon, academic leader, and sports medicine specialist recognized for his contributions to cartilage regeneration, arthroscopic surgery, and athlete injury management. With a BSc from McGill University, an MD from Queen’s University, and an MSc in Cartilage Regeneration from the University of Toronto, he completed orthopedic surgery residency training at McGill and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and staff surgeon at Mount Sinai Hospital, Women’s College Hospital, and the University Health Network. His research output includes 95 documents, 2,856 citations by 2,662 documents, and an h-index of 30, reflecting his strong academic impact in orthopedic and sports medicine research. His interests span cartilage repair, bioengineered tissues, ACL reconstruction outcomes, and high-performance athlete care. Dr. Theodoropoulos has earned numerous awards for research excellence, innovation, and teaching, including distinctions for clinical research, regenerative medicine, and sports medicine education. Professionally, he has served as Medical Director for elite sports organizations, including the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs, contributing significantly to musculoskeletal care in professional athletics. Overall, his career integrates clinical expertise, impactful scholarship, and leadership in advancing orthopaedic sports medicine.

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Honoki, K., Wengle, L., Burkhart, T.A., Peters, S., & Theodoropoulos, J. (2025). Timing of Surgery in Professional Baseball – An Analysis of Major League Baseball Pitchers Who Underwent Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. In JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques.

Betsch, M., Darwich, A., Chang, J., Whelan, D., Ogilvie-Harris, D., Chahal, J., & Theodoropoulos, J. (2022). Wide Variability in Return-to-Sport Criteria Used by Team Physicians After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Elite Athletes—A Qualitative Study. In Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation.

Dwyer, T., Hoit, G., Sellan, M., Gopinath, R., Whelan, D., Theodoropoulos, J., & Chahal, J. (2022). Six Percent Incidence of Graft-Tunnel Mismatch in Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Bone-Patella Tendon-Bone Autograft and Anteromedial Portal Drilling. In Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation.

Dwyer, T., Hoit, G., Lee, A., Watkins, E., Henry, P., Leroux, T., Veillette, C., Theodoropoulos, J., Ogilvie-Harris, D., & Chahal, J. (2021). Injection of Bone Marrow Aspirate for Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial. In Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation.

Atinga, A., Dwyer, T., Theodoropoulos, J., Dekirmendjian, K., Naraghi, A.M., & White, L.M. (2021). Pre-Operative MRI Imaging Accurately Detects the Arthroscopic Comma Sign in Subscapularis Tears. In Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery.

Bhavna Chopra |  Big Data Analytics | Global Data Innovation Recognition Award

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Dr. Bhavna Chopra |  Big Data Analytics | Global Data Innovation Recognition Award

 BIDMC, Boston | United States

Dr. Bhavna Chopra is an accomplished transplant nephrologist and clinician-scientist whose academic and professional journey bridges India and the United States. She earned her MBBS from B.J. Medical College, Pune, India, followed by residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She then completed fellowships in Nephrology at the University of Pennsylvania and Transplant Nephrology at the Mayo Clinic. Currently, she serves as Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Medical Director of the Living Donor Transplant Program and Solid Organ Transplant Inpatient Unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. Her research focuses on kidney transplantation outcomes, donor-recipient risk factors, donor-derived biomarkers such as cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA), and immunosuppression optimization strategies. She has authored over 52 publications with 400+ citations, including impactful studies on recipient obesity and kidney transplant survival. Dr. Chopra’s contributions have been recognized through honors such as Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN), Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation (FAST), and the AJKD Editor’s Choice Award. She also contributes nationally through the ABIM Nephrology Board Question-Writing Task Force. Her clinical and academic work continues to shape advancements in transplant medicine, improving outcomes for kidney transplant recipients worldwide.

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Cojuc-Konigsberg, G., Cañizares, S., Rivera, B., Sureshkumar, K. K., Eckhoff, D., Pavlakis, M., & Chopra, B. (2025). Outcomes of the kidney after liver transplantation by induction type, inter-transplant interval, and immunologic risk: A UNOS analysis. Liver Transplantation.

Cañizares, S., Trindade, B., Cojuc-Konigsberg, G., Chumdermpadetsuk, R., Rivera, B., Cerqueira, T. L., Eckhoff, D., & Chopra, B. (2025). Geospatial insights into access to kidney transplantation in underserved Hispanic communities. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

Cojuc-Konigsberg, G., & Chopra, B. (2025). Kidney machine perfusion is associated with improved long-term graft survival mediated by reduced delayed graft function: A mate-kidney analysis. Artificial Organs.

Cañizares, S., Montalvan, A., Eckhoff, D., Sureshkumar, K. K., & Chopra, B. (2025). Long-term outcomes of transplant recipients comparing Belatacept vs. Tacrolimus: A UNOS database analysis. Clinical Transplantation.

Chumdermpadetsuk, R. R., Montalvan, A., Cañizares, S., Chopra, B., Pavlakis, M., Lee, D. D., & Eckhoff, D. E. (2024). A single-center retrospective study to identify causes of sex differences in the living kidney donor evaluation process. Kidney360.

Vicente Vanaclocha | Neuroscience Data Analysis | Best Scholar Award

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Prof. Dr. Vicente Vanaclocha | Neuroscience Data Analysis | Best Scholar Award

Universidad de Valencia | Spain

Prof. Dr. Vicente Vanaclocha is a distinguished neurosurgeon and academic recognized for his outstanding contributions to medical science, education, and clinical innovation. He obtained his Licenciatura in Medicine (1981) and completed his PhD in Neurosciences (1988) at the Universitat de València, where his doctoral research focused on experimental studies of ionizing radiation responses in epileptic foci. His academic record includes specialized training in Neurocirugía, earning the European Neurosurgery Title in 1994, and postgraduate degrees in healthcare management and hospital administration. With decades of teaching experience across prestigious institutions such as Universitat de València, Universidad Católica de Valencia, Universidad de Navarra, and Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, he has trained medical students, residents, and international fellows in advanced neurosurgical techniques. He has directed research grants, mentored doctoral candidates, and contributed significantly to knowledge in neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, and innovative surgical procedures. Recipient of multiple academic and clinical recognitions, he continues to combine clinical excellence with research and teaching, advancing neurosurgery and medical education for future generations.

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Vanaclocha, A., Vanaclocha, V., Atienza, C., Jordá-Gomez, P., Peñuelas, A., & Gomez-Lopez, D. (2025). Facet Joint Loading After Kevlar-Reinforced Disc Replacement vs. Lumbar Fusion. A cadaveric model study. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma.

Vanaclocha, A., Vanaclocha, V., Atienza, C. M., Jordá-Gómez, P., Primo-Capella, V., Blasco, J. R., Portolés, L., Saiz-Sapena, N., & Vanaclocha, L. (2025). Effect of Ti6Al4V Alloy Surface and Porosity on Bone Osseointegration: In Vivo Pilot Study in Rabbits. Materials.

Lovera, K., Vanaclocha, V., Atienza, C. M., Vanaclocha, A., Jordá-Gómez, P., Saiz-Sapena, N., & Vanaclocha, L. (2025). Dental Implant with Porous Structure and Anchorage: Design and Bench Testing in a Calf Rib Model Study. Materials.

Vanaclocha, V., Atienza, C., Vanaclocha, A., Peñuelas, A., Gómez-Herrero, J., Pérez-Carrió, F., Diego-Leyda, J. A., Sáiz-Sapena, N., & Vanaclocha, L. (2025). New Subperiosteal Dental Implant Design with Finite Element Analysis and Mechanical Validation: A Design Validation Study. Materials.

Vanaclocha, V., Herrera, J. M., Rivera-Paz, M., Saiz-Sapena, N., & Vanaclocha, L. (2024). Can a single basal cistern urokinase bolus help to prevent subarachnoid hemorrhage consequences? Heliyon.