Akiko Morimoto l Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Akiko Morimoto l Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Osaka Metropolitan University | Japan

Prof. Akiko Morimoto is a senior academic leader and researcher in nursing informatics with a doctoral background in health sciences and extensive experience in higher education and research governance. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences and has progressed through lecturer, associate professor, and professor roles, alongside senior university leadership responsibilities. Her research interests center on nursing informatics, nursing data science, evidence-based practice, cardiovascular epidemiology, and health communication. Her research skills include epidemiological analysis, health data analytics, evidence synthesis, program evaluation, and scholarly publishing, with multiple awards and national committee roles underscoring her sustained contributions to nursing science, education innovation, and evidence-based healthcare advancement.

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Associations of Total Daily Working Hours Encompassing Unpaid Care and Domestic Work with Nonrestorative Sleep and Mental Health

Social Science & Medicine, 2026
Social Determinants of Health Associated with Underweight among Middle-Aged Japanese Men and Women

Frontiers of Nursing, 2025 (in press)
Current State of the Experience of Receiving Evidence-Based Practice Education

NSC Nursing, 4(4), 64–104, 2025
Development and Evaluation of a Clinical Scenario‐Based Education Program

Japan Journal of Nursing Science, 22(4), 2025
Risk for Physical Inactivity Due to Inadequate Health Literacy

Frontiers of Nursing, 2025

Gitika Sharma l Oral pathology | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gitika Sharma l Oral pathology | Research Excellence Award

Sudha rustagi college of dental sciences and research | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gitika Sharma is an oral pathologist and academic researcher with strong training in diagnostic pathology, molecular research, and undergraduate teaching. She holds BDS and MDS degrees in Oral Pathology and has professional experience as junior resident, senior resident, and faculty, with extensive involvement in teaching and academic mentoring. Her research interests focus on oral squamous cell carcinoma, salivary gland tumors, immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, cell culture, and drug testing. Her research skills include histopathological evaluation, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and scientific writing, supported by numerous peer-reviewed publications and a scholarly book, reflecting sustained contributions to oral pathology research and clinical diagnostics.

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Sarvajith M l Environmental Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sarvajith M l Environmental Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sarvajith M is an environmental biotechnologist with a strong academic foundation in life sciences, holding a PhD in Life Sciences, an MSc in Biochemistry, and a multidisciplinary bachelor’s degree. His professional experience spans postdoctoral research, scientist and senior research fellow roles, with extensive expertise in developing, scaling up, and commissioning advanced wastewater treatment technologies. His research interests include aerobic granular sludge systems, microbial ecology, bioprocess engineering, emerging contaminants, resource recovery, and microbe–metal interactions. He possesses advanced research skills in bioreactor design, microbial consortia engineering, molecular analysis, pilot-to-full-scale translation, and mentoring researchers. His career demonstrates impactful translational research, technological innovation, and sustained contributions to sustainable water and environmental solutions.

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Mohamed Balaha | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Mohamed Balaha | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz university | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Mohamed Balaha is a clinician–scientist, pediatric specialist, and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Medical Pharmacology at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University and Tanta University. He earned his M.B.B.Ch., M.Sc., and M.D./Ph.D. (Egypt–Japan) in Medical Pharmacology, with over 20 years of academic, clinical, and leadership experience. His professional work spans clinical pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy education, quality assurance, and antimicrobial stewardship. Prof. Mohamed Balaha’s research interests focus on antimicrobial therapeutics, immunopharmacology, plant-derived bioactives, and translational disease models, supported by strong skills in in vivo experimentation, molecular pathways analysis, and clinical evaluation. His impactful publications, editorial roles, and international collaborations underpin multiple research excellence recognitions, reflecting sustained contributions to evidence-based medicine and innovative pharmacological solutions.

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Stanislav Grabovskii | Statistical Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Stanislav Grabovskii | Statistical Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Ufa Institute of Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences | Russia

Dr. Stanislav Grabovskii is a physical organic chemist with 27+ years of experience advancing biomedical chemistry, tissue regeneration, redox biology, and lipidomics. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry and an MBA in Science, with extensive international research experience. His work integrates kinetic analysis, computational modeling, and experimental biochemistry, resulting in a patented bioactive compound for skin, nerve, and bone repair and widely cited lipidomic standards. He has authored 78 documents with over 415 citations, an h-index of 12, and leads funded national and international projects. His research supports molecular diagnostics, disease prevention, and translational biomedical innovation.

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Sachio Matsushita | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

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

Junyoung Kim | Dermatology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Junyoung Kim | Dermatology | Research Excellence Award

Kyungpook National University School of Medicine | South Korea

Dr. Junyoung Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea, with extensive academic and clinical experience in medical, surgical, and investigative dermatology. He earned his M.D., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Kyungpook National University School of Medicine and completed internship and residency training in dermatology at Kyungpook National University Hospital, followed by fellowship and academic appointments at Severance Hospital, Seoul. His academic career includes progression from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and international research exposure as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Kim’s research focuses on nail disorders, subungual melanoma, skin cancer, dermatologic surgery, cutaneous oncology, inflammatory skin diseases, and translational dermatology, with particular interest in nail unit pathology and surgical innovation. He has authored influential peer-reviewed publications in leading international dermatology journals and contributes actively to academic societies in dermatopathology, nail disease, skin cancer, and dermatologic surgery. According to bibliometric indicators, Dr. Kim has published 110 documents, achieved an h-index of 12, and accumulated approximately 641 citations. His work has advanced clinical understanding and surgical techniques in dermatology, particularly in nail melanoma and reconstructive procedures. Overall, Dr. Kim is recognized as a productive clinician-scientist whose scholarship continues to impact contemporary dermatologic practice and research.

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A Huge Malignant Melanoma in an Elderly Patient: Rapid Palliative Surgical Excision Using Electrocautery
– Korean Journal of Dermatology, 2025
Dermoscopic Features and Their Association With Breslow Thickness of Facial Lentigo Maligna in Koreans: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study
– Journal of Dermatology, 2025
Hutchinson’s Nail Sign: Key Indicator for Subungual Melanoma and Differential Diagnosis
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An Effective Technique for Nail Bed Anaesthesia and Access: A Novel Approach Using Punch Tool and 30G Needle
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Comparative Efficacy of Ustekinumab and Guselkumab in Improving Itch in Severe Psoriasis Patients
– Annals of Dermatology, 2025

Jose Uberos | Neuroscience Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jose Uberos | Neuroscience Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Universidad de Granada | Spain

Prof. Dr. Jose Uberos is a distinguished pediatrician and full professor at the University of Granada, with extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and teaching. He earned his MD from the University of Granada in 1992, completed his doctoral studies at the same institution in 1994, and obtained a Master’s in Research Methodology and Statistics in Health Sciences from Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona in 2007. Since 1989, he has been actively involved in research through the Andalusian Plan for Research (PAIDI CTS-190) and the IBS-Granada group MP19, focusing on nutrition, metabolism, growth, and childhood development. His professional career includes serving as Head of Section in Pediatrics at the Hospital Universitario San Cecilio and participation in primary care teams. Prof. Uberos has published numerous high-impact journal articles, books, and book chapters, achieving an H-index of 27 and recognition through five national research sexenios and three teaching quinquenios. His research primarily addresses neonatal nutrition, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinopathy of prematurity, probiotics in preterm infants, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. He actively reviews manuscripts and research projects for prestigious journals and national institutions. His contributions significantly advance pediatric care, emphasizing evidence-based approaches and the critical role of early nutrition in long-term child health.

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Yang Peng | Public Health Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yang Peng | Public Health Analytics | Research Excellence Award

The University of Queensland | Australia

Dr. Yang Peng is an accomplished epidemiologist and Research Fellow at the Epidemiology Division, Cancer Council Victoria, with a strong focus on population health, cardiovascular disease, and cancer epidemiology. He earned his PhD in Epidemiology from The University of Queensland, Australia, following an MMed in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China, and a BMed in Clinical Medicine from Hebei Medical University, China. Dr. Peng’s professional experience spans roles in cardiovascular outcomes research, Indigenous cancer survival studies, and large-scale international cohort analyses, involving data from over 2 million participants across multiple cohorts. His expertise includes statistical analysis of large-scale linked data, systematic review, meta-analysis, and advanced use of statistical software such as Stata, SAS, and SPSS. He has authored 41 documents, cited 667 times across 649 documents, and holds an h-index of 17, with publications in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Stroke, European Heart Journal, and Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. His research interests focus on lifestyle factors, cardiovascular health metrics, cancer prevention adherence, stroke and heart failure outcomes, and population-level survival disparities. Through rigorous research, collaborative projects, and evidence-based analyses, Dr. Peng contributes significantly to understanding disease epidemiology, improving public health policies, and guiding preventative strategies globally.

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Francisco Figueiredo | Qualitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Francisco Figueiredo | Qualitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Newcastle University | United Kingdom

Prof. Francisco Figueiredo is a distinguished ophthalmologist and Professor of Ophthalmology at Newcastle University, UK, with extensive clinical, academic, and research experience spanning over four decades. He earned his MD from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil, followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at Hilton Rocha Eye Institute, and a PhD from the University of Bristol, UK. He is a Fellow of the Brazilian Council of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London. Prof. Figueiredo has held prominent positions including Consultant Ophthalmologist at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, Honorary Associate Fellow, and Professor at Newcastle University. His clinical expertise encompasses cornea and external eye diseases, cataract, glaucoma, refractive surgery, and ocular imaging, with significant contributions to the development of anterior segment surgical techniques and ocular ultrasound. He has conducted pioneering research in corneal transplantation, graft rejection immunology, and management of post-keratoplasty astigmatism, authoring numerous publications in high-impact journals. His work combines innovative clinical practice with translational research, emphasizing patient-centered care and advanced surgical outcomes. Through decades of teaching, mentoring, and service in ophthalmology, Prof. Figueiredo has significantly influenced clinical practice, training, and research, establishing a legacy of excellence in both national and international ophthalmology communities.

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