Lingyu Ding | Oncology | Distinguished Scientist Award

Mrs. Lingyu Ding | Oncology | Distinguished Scientist Award

clinical nurse | Jiangsu province hospital | China

Lingyu Ding is a distinguished registered nurse at the Colorectal Surgery Department of The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, specializing in oncology nursing, perioperative rehabilitation, and cancer-related frailty. She has made significant contributions to the development and validation of frailty assessment models for cancer survivors and has designed and pilot-tested multimodal interventions to manage frailty, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes. Her research has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, encompassing systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and observational studies that explore preoperative frailty, sedentary behavior, handgrip strength asymmetry, and postoperative outcomes among older adults with cancer. Lingyu has successfully secured and led a project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, reflecting her leadership and research capabilities, and she actively engages in collaborative projects with multidisciplinary teams. Her work has been recognized with prestigious awards for excellence in professional practice, innovative nursing interventions, and outstanding young talent, underscoring both her academic and clinical impact. Beyond her research, Lingyu contributes to the scholarly community as a peer reviewer for international journals, ensuring the rigor and quality of scientific publications. Her expertise spans both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including randomized controlled trials, questionnaire design, phenomenological research, and grounded theory, complemented by proficiency in statistical analysis and academic writing. Through her clinical practice, research, and scholarly activities, Lingyu Ding advances the understanding and management of frailty in cancer patients, bridging the gap between evidence-based research and practical healthcare applications, and making a meaningful impact on patient care, health outcomes, and the broader field of oncology nursing. She has 361 citations from 33 documents with an h-index of 11.

Profile: Scopus 

Featured Publications

1. Willingness, preference, and resistance to frailty intervention for older gastric cancer based on stakeholder perspective: A qualitative study. (2025). BMC Geriatrics. Open access.

2. Clinical characteristics and correlation between preoperative frailty and metabolic syndrome among older patients with gastric cancer. (2025). Chinese General Practice.

3.BMI trajectories, associations with outcomes and predictors in elderly gastric cancer patients undergoing radical gastrectomy: A prospective longitudinal observation study. (2025). Journal of Cancer Survivorship.

Rasha Elsabagh | Oncology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rasha Elsabagh | Oncology | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | Animal Health Research Institute(AHRI) | Egypt

Rasha H. Elsabagh is a multidisciplinary immunology specialist and cancer stem cell researcher with extensive expertise spanning stem cell biology, immuno-oncology, translational cancer research, and veterinary biomedical sciences. She currently serves as a researcher at the Animal Health Research Institute, where her work integrates advanced immunological diagnostics, molecular biology, and national livestock immunization programs that directly contribute to animal health surveillance and disease control. Her academic training culminated in a doctoral degree in cancer immunology from Cairo University, where her research focused on circulating cancer stem cells and photothermal nanotherapy as predictive and monitoring tools for tumor response. She has conducted advanced international research training at University of California San Francisco, gaining high-level proficiency in flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and human stem cell analysis, and later expanded her translational oncology experience as a visiting research fellow at the Cancer Institute of Montpellier, working on nanoparticle-mediated RNA delivery to tumor-infiltrating immune cells. Her scientific output includes multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and international conference proceedings, with her work receiving sustained scholarly citations and global academic recognition. Her research collaborations span institutions in North America, Europe, and the Middle East, reflecting her active role in international scientific networks in stem cell biology, cancer immunology, and nanomedicine. Beyond laboratory research, she contributes to national capacity building through scientific training, quality assurance in diagnostic immunology, and public health–oriented animal disease control programs. Her work has direct societal impact through improvements in cancer diagnostics, advancement of immunotherapeutic strategies, and strengthening of zoonotic disease surveillance, positioning her as a globally engaged scientist at the intersection of experimental research, translational medicine, and public health. She has 2 citations from 2 documents with an h-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

1. Xiao, T., Eze, U. C., Charruyer-Reinwald, A., Weisenberger, T., Khalifa, A., … (2024). Short cell cycle duration is a phenotype of human epidermal stem cells. Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 15(1), 76.

2. Elsabagh, R. H., Farghali, H. A. M., Emam, I. A., Ragab, E., … (2021). Quantitative flow cytometry assessment of feline circulatory breast cancer stem cells. Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 9(12), 2201–2215.

3. Elsabagh, R. H., Farghali, H. A. M., Emam, I. A., Abdelrahman, H. H., Ragab, E., … (2025). Gold nano-rod (AuNR)-mediated plasmonic photothermal therapy in feline mammary carcinoma: Assessing metastatic and nonmetastatic outcomes. Veterinary Oncology, 2(1), 33.

4. Elsabagh, R. H., Farghali, H. A. M., Emam, I. A., Abdelrahman, H., Ragab, E., … (2022). Prevention of in situ recurrence and distant metastasis in feline mammary carcinoma treated with plasmonic photothermal therapy.

 

Niladry Sekhar Ghosh | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Niladry Sekhar Ghosh | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Assam Down Town University, Guwahati | India

Prof. Niladry Sekhar Ghosh is a distinguished researcher and Professor at Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, serving also as Member Secretary of the Board of Studies, with extensive expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry, and biomedical research. He earned his B.Pharm. and M.Pharm. degrees from S.C.S College of Pharmacy, R.G.U.H.S Bangalore, graduating with first-class honors, and completed his Ph.D. at Shobhit University in 2020, focusing on the synthesis of bioactive fluoro-benzothiazole derivatives and the biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles for biological and pharmacological screening. With over 18 years of teaching experience and significant contributions to research, his key areas of interest include drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, pharmacological evaluation of bioactive compounds, and cancer therapeutics. Prof. Ghosh has authored more than 50 publications in high-impact journals indexed in SCI, Scopus, and ESCI, including studies on cathepsin inhibitors, benzimidazole and indole derivatives as anticancer agents, and green synthesis of nanoparticles. He has been recognized with multiple honors, notably the Young Teacher Awards by SPER in 2016 and 2018, and has secured competitive research grants from SERB-DST, DBT, ICMR, and NCW for innovative projects in pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Additionally, he holds patents for metallic nanoparticle synthesis and biomedical devices. Beyond research, he serves as a resource person, reviewer, and editor for various scientific journals, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and nanotechnology. His leadership roles in academic administration and research guidance underscore his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education and translational research. He has 90 citations from 22 documents with an h-index of 7.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Dubey, A., Ghosh, N. S., & Singh, R. (2022). Zebrafish as an emerging model: An important testing platform for biomedical science.

2. Dubey, A., Ghosh, N. S., Gupta, A., & Singh, S. (2023). A review on current epidemiology and molecular studies of lumpy skin disease virus—An emerging worldwide threat to domestic animals.

3. Dubey, A., Ghosh, N. S., Agnihotri, N., Kumar, A., Pandey, M., & Nishad, S. (2022). Herbs derived bioactive compounds and their potential for the treatment of neurological disorders.

4. Dubey, A., Ghosh, N. S., Rathor, V. P. S., Patel, S., Patel, B., & Purohit, D. (2022). SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric diseases.

5. Chandra, D., Yadav, I. K., Jaiswal, D., Ghosh, N., Singh, H. P., Mishra, A., … (Year not specified). Formulation and evaluation of satranidazole microspheres for colon-targeted drug delivery.

Nayeralsadat Fatemi | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nayeralsadat Fatemi | Oncology | Best Researcher Award 

Researcher | Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases | Iran

Dr. Nayeralsadat Fatemi is a distinguished Research Scientist at the Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (RIGLD), Tehran, Iran, with a profound background in genetics and molecular medicine. She obtained her B.Sc. in Genetics from Esfahan University in 2007, followed by an M.Sc. in Genetics from Shahrekord University in 2012, and earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Zanjan University of Medical Sciences in 2020. Dr. Fatemi’s research primarily focuses on colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, reproductive genetics, and the interplay between microbiota and cancer-related molecular pathways. Her work integrates genomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics analyses to uncover biomarkers, drug resistance mechanisms, and potential therapeutic targets. She has contributed to over thirty peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Gut Pathogens, Virulence, Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine, Digestive Diseases and Sciences, and International Journal of Cancer, with notable studies on Fusobacterium nucleatum in colorectal cancer, microRNA-mediated regulatory networks, and genetic causes of recurrent pregnancy loss. Dr. Fatemi has presented her findings at numerous national and international conferences, earning recognition for excellence in research communication, including Best Poster awards at reproductive medicine congresses. Beyond her research contributions, she serves as an active reviewer and editorial board member for several scientific journals in molecular medicine, cancer biology, and reproductive genetics, reflecting her commitment to advancing scientific rigor and knowledge dissemination in health sciences. Her career exemplifies a dedication to translational research, bridging fundamental molecular discoveries with clinical applications to improve diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient outcomes in gastroenterology and reproductive medicine. She has 218 citations from 31 documents with an h-index of 7.

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Featured Publications

1. Fatemi, N., Tierling, S., Es, H. A., Varkiani, M., Mojarad, E. N., Aghdaei, H. A., … (2022). DNA methylation biomarkers in colorectal cancer: Clinical applications for precision medicine.

2. Fatemi, N., Sanati, M. H., Shamsara, M., Moayer, F., Zavarehei, M. J., Pouya, A., … (2014). TBHP-induced oxidative stress alters microRNAs expression in mouse testis. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics.

3. Amiri Yekta, A., Dalman, A., Eftekhari-Yazdi, P., Sanati, M. H., Shahverdi, A. H., … (2013). Production of transgenic goats expressing human coagulation factor IX in the mammary glands after nuclear transfer using transfected fetal fibroblast cells.

4. Fatemi, N., Sanati, M. H., Jamali Zavarehei, M., Ayat, H., Esmaeili, V., … (2013). Effect of tertiary‐butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP)‐induced oxidative stress on mice sperm quality and testis histopathology.

5. Rejali, L., Seifollahi Asl, R., Sanjabi, F., Fatemi, N., Asadzadeh Aghdaei, H., … (2023). Principles of molecular utility for CMS classification in colorectal cancer management.