Emine Afşin | Clinical Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Afşin | Clinical Medicine | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor | Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University | Turkey

Dr. Emine Afşin is a distinguished medical professional and academic whose career reflects a deep commitment to advancing respiratory medicine and public health through clinical excellence, scientific research, and education. As an Associate Professor at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, she has built a robust portfolio of contributions that span clinical practice, scholarly publications, and multidisciplinary collaborations. Her expertise lies in pulmonary diseases, clinical epidemiology, and patient-centered care, with a strong focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes for individuals affected by chronic and infectious respiratory conditions. Dr. Afşin’s research encompasses a wide range of studies addressing disease pathophysiology, healthcare delivery, and preventive interventions, consistently demonstrating her dedication to evidence-based medicine. Her published works in reputable national and international journals have been widely cited, reflecting the impact and relevance of her findings within the global medical community. Through active participation in collaborative research projects, professional societies, and academic conferences, she has fostered strong partnerships that bridge clinical practice and scientific inquiry. Beyond academia, Dr. Afşin is recognized for her role in enhancing healthcare quality, mentoring young physicians, and advocating for equitable access to respiratory health services. Her work continues to contribute meaningfully to both medical science and society, emphasizing innovation, ethics, and human-centered approaches to healthcare advancement. She has 23 citations from 23 documents with an h-index of 2.

Featured Publications

1. Yılmazer, M., Altındiş, M., Cevrioğlu, S., Fenkci, V., Aktepe, O., & Sırthan, E. (2004). Afyon Bölgesinde yaşayan gebe kadınlarda toksoplazma, sitomegalovirus, rubella, hepatit B, hepatit C seropozitiflik oranları. Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi.

2. Oğurlu, M., Sen, S., Polatli, M., Sırthan, E., Gürsoy, F., & Cildağ, O. (2007). The effect of spinal anesthesia on pulmonary function tests in old patients. Tuberkuloz ve Toraks, 55(1), 64–70.

3. Afsin, E., Yaksi, O., Onal, A., & Bacaksiz, E. (2022). Tracheal schwannoma mimicking asthma. International Journal of Neuroscience, 134(5), 436–440. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207454.2021.1999702

4. Afşin, E., & Demirkol, M. E. (2022). Post-COVID pulmonary function test evaluation. Turkish Thoracic Journal, 23(5), 345–350. https://doi.org/10.5152/TurkThoracJ.2022.22023

5.Afşin, E., & Cosgun, Z. (2021). A rare cough complication: Internal oblique muscle hematoma. Radiology Case Reports, 16(5), 1015–1018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2021.01.067

Meng Li | Clinical Medicine | Best Medical Scientist Award

Mr. Meng Li | Clinical Medicine | Best Medical Scientist Award 

professor | Dandong Central Hospital | China

Dr. Meng Li currently serves as a Teaching Secretary and Professor of General Surgery at China Medical University and is also affiliated with Dandong Central Hospital, the largest Grade-A general hospital in the Liaodong region. She earned her Ph.D. in Oncology from China Medical University, one of the leading medical universities in China. Her primary research focuses on digestive tract tumor surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and the comprehensive treatment of malignant tumors. Over the years, Dr. Li has contributed significantly to the medical research community, publishing seven SCI/Scopus-indexed papers, including works on predictive models for intraabdominal infections after radical gastrectomy, gene signatures in hepatocarcinoma prognosis, and gut microbiota’s role in urological cancers. Her research has accumulated over 47 citations and has advanced understanding in cancer surgery and molecular oncology. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she received the First Prize of the Liaoning Province Science and Technology Progress Award in 2023. Dr. Li actively participates in collaborative projects, including two National Natural Science Foundation programs, and holds memberships in several professional bodies such as the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association and the Chinese Pancreatic Disease Society. She also serves as an Editorial Board Member of the Cancer Research Journal (CRJ), a guest editor for two scientific journals, and a review editor for others, reflecting her strong commitment to scientific advancement and peer review excellence. Her long-term goal is to deepen molecular insights into cancer and improve clinical outcomes through innovative surgical research. He has 213 citations from 17 documents with an h-index of 7.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Feng, Y., Yang, J., Li, M., Tang, L., Sun, S., & Wang, Y. (2024). A Bayesian network for simultaneous keyframe and landmark detection in ultrasonic cine.

2. Li, Z.-W., Wu, J.-T., Bi, Y., Li, M.-M., Naseem, A., Pan, J., Guan, W., Hao, Z.-C., Kuang, H.-X., & Chen, Q.-S. (2024). A new triterpenoid saponin and a new natural saponin from the roots of Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd.

3. Yu, X., Feng, B., Wu, J., & Li, M. (2024). A novel anoikis-related gene signature can predict the prognosis of hepatocarcinoma patients.

4. Yu, X., Tang, W., Bai, C., Li, R., Feng, B., Wu, J., Guo, X., Chen, H., & Li, M. (2024). A predictive model for intraabdominal infection after radical gastrectomy in elderly patients.

5. Li, M., Zhang, X., Chen, K., Miao, Y., Xu, Y., Sun, Y., Jiang, M., Liu, M., Gao, Y., & Xue, X. (2024). Alcohol exposure and disease associations: A Mendelian randomization and meta-analysis on weekly consumption and problematic drinking.