Teimuraz Lezhava | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Teimuraz Lezhava | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Head of the Department of Genetics | Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University | Georgia

Professor Teimuraz Lezhava, Head of the Department of Genetics at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and Director of the TSU Institute of Genetics, is a distinguished health scientist and geneticist whose career has been dedicated to advancing the understanding of human genome dynamics, aging, and cancer biology. He defended his doctoral dissertation in Leningrad in 1984, earning his PhD in Biological Sciences, and in the same year was appointed Professor of Genetics. Professor Lezhava is internationally recognized for formulating the Genetic Theory of Aging, which links progressive chromosome heterochromatinization to the decline of genomic function and age-related pathologies, and his pioneering research on peptide bioregulators that can induce chromatin deheterochromatinization, opening therapeutic avenues for aging, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and tuberculosis. His scholarship includes more than 150 scientific publications and three influential monographs, notably Human Chromosomes and Aging (New York, 2006), with his most recent work appearing in leading journals such as Aging Nature, Cytology and Genetics, and International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics. He has played a prominent role in the international scientific community, founding the symposium “Chromosomes and Aging” at the World Congress of Gerontologists and Geriatricians, and delivering invited lectures across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Professor Lezhava has been honored with the Order of Honor Cavalier and the prestigious Advanced Scholar Award of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG-ER) for his contributions to biogerontology. He also serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals, including Georgian Medical News, Jacobs Journal of Gerontology, Inter Ging, and others, underscoring his role as a leader in shaping the global dialogue on genetics, aging, and human health. He has 312 citations from 68 documents with an h-index of 8.

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Featured Publications

1. Lezhava, T., Monaselidze, J., Jokhadze, T., Gorgoshidze, M., Kiladze, M., & Gaiozishvili, M. (2011). Remodeling of heterochromatin induced by heavy metals in extreme old age.

2. Monaselidze, J., Gorgoshidze, M., Jokhadze, T., Gaiozishvili, M., & Lezhava, T. (2011). Influence of tetrapeptide on chromatin thermostability. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine.

3. Lezhava, T., Monaselidze, J., Jokhadze, T., Kakauridze, N., Khodeli, N., Rogava, M., Bochorishvili, T., Gorgoshidze, M., Khachidze, D., Lomidze, E., et al. (2011). Gerontology research in Georgia.

4. Monaselidze, J. R., Khavinson, V. K., Gorgoshidze, M. Z., Khachidze, D. G., Lomidze, E. M., Jokhadze, T. A., & Lezhava, T. A. (2011). Effect of the peptide bronchogen (Ala-Asp-Glu-Leu) on DNA thermostability.

5. Kiladze, M., Gorgoshidze, M., Monaselidze, J., Jokhadze, T., & Lezhava, T. (2009). Microcalorimetric study of human blood lymphocytes culture at presence of copper, cadmium and prostamax.

Suresh Arumugam | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Suresh Arumugam | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Scientist | Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute | India

Dr. A. Suresh is a distinguished microbiologist and currently serves as Scientist cum Research Coordinator at the Central Research Laboratory, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, with over 17 years of academic experience and 9 years of corporate expertise. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Madras, an M.Phil. in Biotechnology from Bharathidasan University, and an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology from Sri Sankara Arts and Science College under the University of Madras. His primary research areas span infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, natural product-based drug discovery, and genome annotation, where he has significantly contributed through genomic data submissions, innovative patents, and translational studies. Dr. Suresh has authored and co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals including the Journal of Medical Virology, Molecular Biology Reports, Drug Delivery Science and Technology, and Luminescence, highlighting his multidisciplinary expertise across microbiology, biotechnology, and clinical research. His scientific contributions have been recognized through several awards, including distinctions for innovation in natural product drug discovery and his leadership in antimicrobial stewardship. Beyond his research, Dr. Suresh has played a pivotal role as Ph.D. supervisor, doctoral committee member, and academic coordinator, mentoring young researchers and advancing scientific education. He also contributes to the wider scientific community as an editorial board member and peer reviewer for reputed international journals, ensuring the dissemination of high-quality research. Dr. Suresh’s career embodies a balance of scientific discovery, innovation, and academic mentorship, positioning him as a thought leader in microbiology and drug discovery research. He has 360 citations from 68 documents with an h-index of 8.

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Featured Publications

1. Mohan, K., Srinivasan, S., Selvaraj, S., Suresh, A., & Krishnamoorthy, A. (2025). A study on dengue infection, seroprevalence and its seasonal distribution among patients attending a tertiary care hospital, Kanchipuram, India. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science.

2. Kaliaperumal, K., Aboobacker, J., Dhanapal, V., Gayathri, A., Subramanian, K., Suresh, A., Elumalai, S., Sampath, S., Devanesan, S., AlSalhi, M. S., et al. (2025). Bioremediation of malachite green dye using Sargassum wightii seaweed and its biological and physicochemical characterization. Open Chemistry.

3. Kamalanathan, J., Suresh, M. S., Rajendran, V., AlSalhi, M., Devanesan, S., Suresh, A., Joseph, J., & Sampath, S. (2025). Nuclear staining and fluorogenic probe–based evaluation of ROS-cytotoxic potential using AgNPs synthesized from Cajanus trinervius against A431 cell line. Luminescence.

4. Suresh, A., Muninathan, N., Sampath, S., Devanesan, S., AlSalhi, M. S., & Manoj, D. (2025). Role of traditional and new biomarkers in the assessment of chronic kidney diseases: A comprehensive analysis of the biochemical, molecular and clinical dimensions. Molecular Biology Reports.

5. Rajeswari, M. V., Suresh, A., Thirumalaikumar, E., Subramanian, K., Kaliaperumal, K., Sampath, S., Devanesan, S., & AlSalhi, M. S. (2025). Efficacy of chitosan conjugated bivalent vaccine on immune response and disease resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila and Aeromonas caviae in goldfish (Carassius auratus). Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology.

6. Christina, B., Poongkuzhali, S., Muninathan, N., Bhaskaran, K., & Suresh, A. (2025). The mechanisms and therapeutic potential of the microbiome-immune interface in cancer. Discover Biotechnology.

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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Publications

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.