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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Rebecca Muhunuza Nalule | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rebecca Muhunuza Nalule | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award 

Senior Lecturer | Busitema University | Uganda

Dr. Rebecca Muhumuza Nalule is an accomplished Ugandan academic and senior lecturer in Mathematics with a distinguished career dedicated to advancing applied statistics, stochastic processes, and mathematical modeling in research and education. Her scholarly contributions span areas of Bayesian inference, spatio-temporal analysis, and meta-analytic methodologies, reflecting a deep commitment to using mathematical frameworks to interpret complex data structures and support evidence-based decision-making across multidisciplinary domains. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals, often collaborating with renowned statisticians and researchers from global institutions such as Örebro University in Sweden and Makerere University, Uganda. Her academic journey demonstrates a continuous pursuit of excellence, integrating mathematical rigor with practical applications that inform both the scientific community and policy-oriented research. Dr. Nalule has actively participated in international conferences and workshops across Europe and Africa, enhancing collaborative research networks and contributing to the global discourse on the role of mathematics in societal development. Beyond research, she has shown strong leadership in advancing women’s participation in science through her roles in regional and international organizations such as the Uganda Women Mathematicians and the Eastern Africa Network for Women in Basic Sciences. Her teaching portfolio encompasses undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics, emphasizing critical thinking, analytical skills, and research-driven pedagogy. Through her mentorship and outreach, Dr. Nalule continues to inspire a new generation of scientists and educators. Her work bridges theory and application, reflecting an enduring vision of mathematics as a transformative tool for innovation, problem-solving, and sustainable development within academia and society at large.

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1. Skiadas, C. H., & Skiadas, C. (2020). Demography of population health, aging and health expenditures. Springer International Publishing.

2. Batiibwe, M. S. K., Nannyonga, B. K., Taliba, C., Nalule, R., & Puglia, C. (2020). Investigating math self-efficacy and math anxiety regarding gender, A-level math entry grade and mathematics achievement. Journal of Education and Practice

3. Bodnar, O., Muhumuza, R. N., & Possolo, A. (2020). Bayesian inference for heterogeneity in meta-analysis. Metrologia

4. Mbabazi, F. K., Osman, S., Kweyunga, E. H., Abubakar, M., Keikara, M. A., & others. (2023). An optimal control for Ebola virus disease with a convex incidence rate: Imputing from the outbreak in Uganda. Qeios.

5. Muhumuza, A. K., Mbabazi, F. K., Nalule, R. M., Mwasa, A., & others. (n.d.). Enhancing research output in higher institutions of learning: A case study of Busitema University research model. The Uganda Higher Education Review.

Musa Mohammed Ali | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Musa Mohammed Ali | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award 

Associate professor | Hawassa University | Ethiopia

Dr. Musa Mohammed Ali is a distinguished researcher and academic whose work exemplifies excellence in the interdisciplinary domains of microbiology, immunology, and molecular medicine. With an unwavering commitment to scientific innovation and global health advancement, he has contributed extensively to understanding pathogenic mechanisms, host–pathogen interactions, and the molecular determinants of infectious diseases. His scholarly output encompasses numerous high-quality publications in peer-reviewed international journals, reflecting both the depth of his expertise and the global recognition of his research contributions. Dr. Ali’s academic endeavors are complemented by successful collaborations with national and international research institutions, where he has actively participated in multidisciplinary projects addressing critical health challenges affecting communities worldwide. His research has not only enriched the scientific understanding of microbial pathogenesis but also informed the development of diagnostic tools, preventive strategies, and therapeutic interventions aimed at reducing disease burden in vulnerable populations. Through his commitment to mentoring young scientists and fostering collaborative research ecosystems, Dr. Ali has helped strengthen institutional research capacity and knowledge exchange across borders. His academic vision aligns with advancing translational research that bridges laboratory discoveries with public health outcomes, promoting innovation and sustainability in healthcare systems. Widely respected for his analytical rigor, leadership in scientific inquiry, and dedication to ethical research, Dr. Musa Mohammed Ali continues to make impactful contributions that resonate across academia, healthcare, and society, reinforcing the vital connection between scientific excellence and human wellbeing. He has 1615 citations from 57 documents with an h-index of 13.

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1. Trends of neonatal sepsis and its etiology at Hawassa, Ethiopia: A five-year retrospective cross-sectional study. (2025). BMC Pediatrics.

2. Malaria and soil transmitted helminth infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending public health facilities in Dilla town, South Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design. (2025). BMC Infectious Diseases.

3. Prevalence of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its associated factors among tuberculosis patients attending Dilla University Referral Hospital, Ethiopia. (2025). BMC Infectious Diseases.

4. Nasal colonizing vancomycin-resistant and intermediate Staphylococcus aureus among admitted patients: A hospital-based cross-sectional study. (2025). Health Science Reports.

5. Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women and cord blood hepatitis B surface antigen positive newborns in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. (2025). Journal of Clinical Virology.

Ayesha Zainab Beg | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ayesha Zainab Beg | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award 

Post Doctoral Scientist | Columbia University | United States

Dr. Ayesha Zainab Beg is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), New York, where she investigates airway host–pathogen interactions with a focus on microbial pathogenesis and immunometabolism. She earned her Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Aligarh Muslim University, India, where her doctoral research elucidated the role of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm components, particularly the functional amyloid Fap, in chronic airway infections and pathoadaptation, leading to seven peer-reviewed publications. She also holds an M.Sc. in Biotechnology and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry from the same institution. Dr. Beg’s current work explores how the cystic fibrosis airway environment drives adaptive genetic alterations in clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa and how airway immunometabolites regulate bacterial proteomes via post-translational modifications. Her research highlights include studies on Fap phosphorylation, multi-epitope vaccine design against functional amyloids, and the impact of bacterial metabolites on pulmonary infections, with recent publications in Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Nature Communications, and Microbiology Spectrum. She has presented her work at major conferences including ATS, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and ECCMID, and has been recognized with multiple fellowships and awards, including the Young Achiever Award  and Research Excellence Award. Her expertise spans molecular microbiology, proteomics, metabolomics, immunoinformatics, and murine models of infection, making her a leading early-career researcher at the interface of host–pathogen interactions and metabolic regulation. She has 153 citations from 10 documents with an h-index of 4.

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1. Alam, P., Beg, A. Z., Siddiqi, M. K., Chaturvedi, S. K., Rajpoot, R. K., Ajmal, M. R., … (2017). Ascorbic acid inhibits human insulin aggregation and protects against amyloid-induced cytotoxicity. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics.

2. Beg, A. Z., Farhat, N., & Khan, A. U. (2021). Designing multi-epitope vaccine candidates against functional amyloids in Pseudomonas aeruginosa through immunoinformatic and structural bioinformatics approach. Infection, Genetics and Evolution.

3. Beg, A. Z., Rashid, F., Talat, A., Haseen, M. A., Raza, N., Akhtar, K., Dueholm, M. K. D., … (2023). Functional amyloids in Pseudomonas aeruginosa are essential for the proteome modulation that leads to pathoadaptation in pulmonary niches. Microbiology Spectrum.

4. Beg, A. Z., & Khan, A. U. (2018). Genome analyses of blaNDM-4 carrying ST 315 Escherichia coli isolate from sewage water of one of the Indian hospitals. Gut Pathogens.

5. Beg, A. Z., & Khan, A. U. (2019). Exploring bacterial resistome and resistance dissemination: An approach of whole genome sequencing. Future Medicinal Chemistry.

Eze Ajaegbu | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eze Ajaegbu | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award 

Senior Lecturer | David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences | Nigeria

Dr. Eze Elijah Ajaegbue is a distinguished researcher currently serving as a Researcher on Vector Control and Cancer at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Nigeria. He earned his B.Sc. in Clinical Medicine from Anambra State University, Uli, and has further enhanced his expertise with a six-month Data Science course at PORA Academy, Nigeria, complementing his strong foundation in biomedical research. Dr. Ajaegbue’s research primarily focuses on vector-borne disease control, cancer biology, and diabetes-related studies, integrating epidemiology, nutrition, and translational health sciences. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications exploring the mechanisms of disease transmission, preventive interventions, and innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes. His dedication to scientific excellence has earned him multiple awards and recognitions for research innovation and community impact, reflecting his commitment to both academic and public health advancement. Beyond his research, Dr. Ajaegbue plays an active role in editorial and peer-review capacities for several scientific journals, ensuring the dissemination of high-quality research in his field. His work is further distinguished by extensive community engagement, where he has led programs in schools, hospitals, and local organizations to promote academic development, nutrition awareness, and health education. With a unique blend of rigorous scientific inquiry, data-driven research approaches, and strong mentorship, Dr. Ajaegbue continues to make significant contributions to health research, vector control, and community well-being, positioning himself as a leading figure in advancing public health initiatives in Nigeria and beyond. He has 54 citations from 13 documents with an h-index of 4.

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1. Ajaegbu, E. E., Danga, S. P. Y., Chijoke, I. U., & Okoye, F. B. C. (2016). Mosquito adulticidal activity of the leaf extracts of Spondias mombin L. against Aedes aegypti L. and isolation of active principles. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases.

2. Osonwa, U. E., Ugochukwu, J. I., Ajaegbu, E. E., Chukwu, K. I., Azevedo, R. B., et al. (2017). Enhancement of antibacterial activity of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride by complexation with sodium cholate. Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.

3. Eze, E. A., Danga, S. P. Y., & Okoye, F. B. C. (2014). Larvicidal activity of the leaf extracts of Spondias mombin Linn. (Anacardiaceae) from various solvents against malarial, dengue and filarial vector mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Vector Borne Diseases.

4. Lame, Y., Nukenine, E. N., Pierre, D. Y. S., Elijah, A. E., & Esimone, C. O. (2015). Laboratory evaluations of the fractions efficacy of Annona senegalensis (Annonaceae) leaf extract on immature stage development of malarial and filarial mosquito vectors. Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases.

5. Victor, C., Moses, O., Eze, A., Festus, O., & Charles, E. (2018). Isolation, identification, and evaluation of biological activities of Daldinia eschscholtzii, an endophytic fungus isolated from the leaves of Musa paradisiaca. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences.