Dawit Lemma | Endocrinology | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Dawit Lemma | Endocrinology | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Wachemo University | Ethiopia

Dawit Alemu Lemma is a clinical pharmacist, academic lecturer, and emerging health sciences researcher whose work focuses on strengthening evidence-based therapeutic practices and advancing patient-centered care within pharmacy and public health systems. His expertise spans clinical pharmacy practice, therapeutic management, drug information services, and applied research aimed at improving outcomes for chronic and high-burden conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. He has contributed to global scientific efforts as a collaborator with the Global Burden of Disease network and has developed multiple manuscripts currently under review in reputable international journals. His academic role includes teaching core clinical pharmacy courses, mentoring undergraduate pharmacy students, and supervising research projects that promote analytical thinking and scientific rigor. Through his professional practice in hospital and university settings, he has delivered clinical pharmacy services that support medication safety, optimize therapeutic decisions, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration. His research interests encompass therapeutic inertia, access to essential medicines, cost-effectiveness of treatments, and the broader challenges influencing health system performance in resource-limited contexts. In addition to his scientific activities, he has participated in specialized training programs focused on HIV/AIDS care, reinforcing his commitment to improving health service delivery. His collaborations with clinicians, researchers, and academic mentors have contributed to the development of context-specific solutions that address population health needs and strengthen pharmaceutical care models. Through teaching, research, and clinical practice, he continues to advance the role of pharmacy professionals, foster evidence-informed decision-making, and support healthier communities through improved access to high-quality care and essential medications.

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Featured Publications

1. Akram, Z., Jalali, S., Shami, S. A., Ahmad, L., Batool, S., & Kalsoom, O. (2010). Adverse effects of arsenic exposure on uterine function and structure in female rat. Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology.

2. Ahmad, L., Jalali, S., Shami, S. A., Akram, Z., Batool, S., & Kalsoom, O. (2010). Effects of cryopreservation on sperm DNA integrity in normospermic and four categories of infertile males. Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine.

3. Akram, Z., Jalali, S., Shami, S. A., Ahmad, L., Batool, S., & Kalsoom, O. (2009). Genotoxicity of sodium arsenite and DNA fragmentation in ovarian cells of rat. Toxicology Letters.

4. Batool, S., Batool, S., Shameem, S., Batool, T., & Batool, S. (2022). Effects of dibutyl phthalate and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on hepatic structure and function of adult male mice. Toxicology and Industrial Health.

5. Akhtar, M. T., Almas, T., Safdar, S., Saadia, M., Qadir, R., Batool, S., Mustaqeem, M., … (2023). Antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antilipidemic, and protective effect of polyherbal emulsion (F6-Smonsecce) on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. ACS Omega.

Maria Luisa Brandi | Endocrinology | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Maria Luisa Brandi | Endocrinology | Outstanding Scientist Award

Professor of Endocrinology | McMaster University| Italy

Professor Maria Luisa Brandi, Full Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Florence, is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of molecular and cellular endocrinology, bone and mineral metabolism, and hereditary endocrine tumors. After completing her Licenza Liceale in Classical Studies in Orvieto, she earned her MD with First Class Honors and a Specialty in Endocrinology with First Class Honors from the University of Florence, followed by advanced training at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA, and a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the University of Rome. Her pioneering contributions include the development of over 10 permanent cell lines to elucidate calci-phospho-tropic hormone mechanisms, the early application of genetic testing in clinical endocrinology, and the creation of international patient registries for rare bone and endocrine disorders. She has authored more than 1,000 peer-reviewed publications, significantly shaping clinical guidelines for osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and rare metabolic bone diseases. Professor Brandi’s scientific excellence has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the ESE European Hormone Medal (2023), the IOF Olof Johnell Science Award (2025), the Boy Frame Award for Excellence in Clinical Research (2021), and election as a Fellow of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (2022). Beyond her research, she has held leadership positions in major scientific societies, including serving as General Secretary of ESCEO and as a Board Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation, while also contributing as editor or board member for leading journals such as Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, Clinical Cases in Mineral and Bone Metabolism, Calcified Tissue International, and Nutrients. She has 52160 citations from 1025 documents with an h-index of 107.

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Featured Publications

1. Grieco, T., Paolino, G., Moliterni, E., Chello, C., Sernicola, A., Brandi, M. L., Egan, C. G., Morelli, M., Nannipieri, F., Battaglia, S., et al. (2025). Non-skeletal roles of vitamin D in skin, gut, and cardiovascular disease: Focus on epithelial barrier function and immune regulation in chronic disease.

2. Iantomasi, T., Aurilia, C., Donati, S., Falsetti, I., Palmini, G., Carossino, R., Zonefrati, R., Ranaldi, F., & Brandi, M. L. (2025). Oxidative stress, microRNAs, and long non-coding RNAs in osteoarthritis pathogenesis: Cross-talk and molecular mechanisms involved. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

3. Donati, S., Aurilia, C., Marini, F., Giusti, F., Palmini, G., Falsetti, I., Cioppi, F., Ranaldi, F., Iantomasi, T., Moro, A., et al. (2025). Serums miR-24-3p and miR-1301-3p as potential biomarkers in MEN1 syndrome. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

4. Falsetti, I., Palmini, G., Zonefrati, R., Vasa, K., Donati, S., Aurilia, C., Baroncelli, A., Viglianisi, C., Ranaldi, F., Iantomasi, T., et al. (2025). Antiproliferative role of natural and semi-synthetic tocopherols on colorectal cancer cells overexpressing the estrogen receptor β. International Journal of Molecular.

5. Donati, S., Palmini, G., Aurilia, C., Falsetti, I., Marini, F., Galli, G., Zonefrati, R., Iantomasi, T., Margheriti, L., Franchi, A., et al. (2025). Establishment and molecular characterization of a human stem cell line from a primary cell culture obtained from an ectopic calcified lesion of a tumoral calcinosis patient carrying a novel GALNT3 mutation.

6. Aurilia, C., Palmini, G., Donati, S., Falsetti, I., Galli, G., Margheriti, L., Iantomasi, T., Moro, A., & Brandi, M. L. (2025). The presence of the endocannabinoid system in an in vitro model of Gorham-Stout disease and its possible role in the pathogenesis. International Journal of Molecular.