Ana Luz Cano Díaz | Infectious Diseases | Young Researcher Award

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Dr. Ana Luz Cano Díaz | Infectious Diseases | Young Researcher Award

Infectious disease specialist | Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social | Mexico

Ana Luz Cano Díaz is an infectious diseases specialist and attending physician at the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, with advanced training in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and clinical research. Her expertise centers on HIV, antiretroviral therapy, hepatitis C, vaccination strategies, opportunistic infections, and infections in individuals with immune-mediated conditions. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals indexed in major scientific databases, contributing evidence on metabolic complications, viral coinfections, emerging infections, and real-world effectiveness of modern therapies. Her work involves multidisciplinary and international collaborations that integrate clinical care with translational research. In addition to her scientific output, she plays a key role in medical education as an adjunct professor and research mentor, guiding postgraduate trainees and strengthening clinical research capacity. Her contributions support improved patient outcomes, evidence-based public health strategies, and advancement of infectious disease care at national and global levels. She has 18 citations from 9 documents with an h-index of 2.

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Selwyn Arlington Headley | Infectious Diseases | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Selwyn Arlington Headley | Infectious Diseases | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Universidade estadual de Londrina | Brazil

S. A. Headley is an internationally recognized health scientist in veterinary pathology and preventive medicine whose work bridges animal health, infectious disease biology, and population-level health protection. His research expertise spans veterinary pathology, molecular diagnostics, neuropathology, respiratory and reproductive diseases, and emerging and zoonotic infections affecting livestock, with particular emphasis on viral and bacterial pathogens of major agricultural and public health relevance. He has produced an extensive and highly cited body of peer-reviewed research published in leading international journals and has collaborated widely with academic institutions, diagnostic laboratories, and research networks across multiple countries. His work has strengthened disease surveillance, improved differential diagnosis, and informed evidence-based control strategies in food-producing animals. Through sustained academic leadership, mentorship, and policy-relevant research, his contributions support animal welfare, agricultural sustainability, and broader One Health goals with clear societal and economic impact. He has 2551 citations from 193 documents with an h-index of 26.

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Jack Ogony | Infectious Diseases | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Jack Ogony | Infectious Diseases | Outstanding Scientist Award

Research Associate | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University | Kenya

Dr. Jack Ogony is a distinguished Research Associate at the Institute for Health Research, Epidemiological Surveillance and Trainings (IRESSEF), with over 13 years of extensive experience in public health research across Sub-Saharan Africa. He is currently completing his PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, having previously earned a Master’s in Epidemiology from the same institution, a Postgraduate Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Kenya Institute of Management, and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. Dr. Ogony’s research primarily focuses on epidemiology, infectious diseases, climate change impacts on health systems, and vaccine and drug trial studies. He has contributed significantly to understanding the burden of Plasmodium falciparum and Dengue virus infections among under five in Western Kenya and the wider implications of climate change on African healthcare infrastructure. His work has been published in high-impact journals including Frontiers in Public Health, PLOS Global Public Health, and the East African Medical Journal, others, reflecting both the depth and breadth of his contributions. He has also served as Principal Investigator on multiple USAID-funded  under the Climate Adaptation Research Program (CARP). Recognized for his leadership and expertise, Dr. Ogony is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and the African Society for Laboratory Medicine. He has earned awards for scientific excellence and serves as a peer reviewer for multiple journals, contributing to the advancement of global health research and capacity building in and infectious disease control across Africa. He has 28 citations from 5 documents with an h-index of 2.

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1. Ogony, J., Menya, D., Mangeni, J. N., Ayodo, G., & Karanja, S. M. (2025). Public health facility vulnerabilities, preparedness and health outcomes for P. falciparum and Dengue virus infected children under 5 years with acute febrile illnesses in Western Kenya. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1526558.

2. Ogony, J., Mangeni, J., Ayodo, G., Amulen, E., Scopas, F., Juma, T., … & Hannah, C. (2025). The stifling burden of climate change on African public healthcare systems. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1559737.

3. Ogony, J., Karanja, S., Menya, D., Mangeni, J., & Ayodo, G. (2024). Prevalence and risk factors of Plasmodium falciparum and Dengue virus infections among children below 5 years with acute febrile illnesses in Kisumu and Busia Counties. East African Medical Journal, 101(12).

4. Owusu Agyare, B., Eder, P., Shenai, S., Chendi, B. H., Carlson, C., Iradukunda, A., Mukoka, M., Ogony, J., Manigart, O., O., O., Ogbaini-Emovon, E., & Seida, A. A. (2024). Potential implications of the climate crisis on diagnostics. PLOS Global Public Health, 4(3), e0002935.

5. Ogony, J., Obiero, B., Tukhuwa, B., Gondwe, C., Kampeta, E., Orner, C., & Tiruneh, T. (2021). Research knowledge translation activities in Africa: An outlook of the opportunities and obstacles. International Journal of Scientific Advances, 2(5), 8.