Alfred Anselme Dabilgou | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alfred Anselme Dabilgou | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award 

Neurologist | University Joseph KI ZERBO | Burkina Faso

Dr. Alfred Anselme Dabilgou is an accomplished Burkinabè neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University and Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, whose distinguished career reflects an enduring dedication to advancing neurological science and patient care across sub-Saharan Africa. His clinical and academic expertise spans cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, and neuroinfectious pathologies, with a strong emphasis on their epidemiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic dimensions in resource-limited settings. Dr. Dabilgou has produced a prolific body of scientific work published in reputable international and national journals, significantly contributing to the understanding of neurological disorders in tropical regions. His research collaborations extend across multidisciplinary and international networks, strengthening regional neuroepidemiology and influencing public health policy in Burkina Faso and beyond. As Head of the Neurology Department at Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, he has combined clinical leadership with academic mentorship, guiding numerous medical theses and postgraduate research projects that have shaped the next generation of neurologists in West Africa. He also plays an active role in professional and scientific communities as President of the Burkina Faso League Against Epilepsy, Secretary General of the Burkina Faso Neurological Society, and member of various continental and international neurology associations. Through his engagement in national expert committees on pharmacovigilance and polio eradication, Dr. Dabilgou has advanced evidence-based policy and patient safety initiatives. His academic and clinical endeavors are complemented by his commitment to improving neurological care accessibility and awareness, particularly in epilepsy and stroke management. A respected educator, clinician, and researcher, Dr. Dabilgou continues to foster capacity building, regional collaboration, and innovation in neurological sciences, contributing meaningfully to global health equity and the advancement of neuroscience in Africa. He has 88 citations from 25 documents with an h-index of 7.

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Publications

1. Dabilgou, A. A., Dravé, A., Kyelem, J. M. A., Ouedraogo, S., Napon, C., & Kaboré, J. (2020). Frequency and mortality risk factors of acute ischemic stroke in emergency department in Burkina Faso. Stroke Research and Treatment, 2020(1), 9745206.

2. Dabilgou, A. A., Dravé, A., Kyelem, J. M. A., Naon, L., Napon, C., & Kaboré, J. (2019). Spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage in neurological setting in Burkina Faso: Clinical profile, causes, and mortality risk factors. Neurology Research International, 2019(1), 8492376.

3. Dabilgou, A. A., Kyelem, J. M. A., Dravé, A., Nikièma, M. I. T., Napon, C., & Kaboré, J. (2018). Les accidents vasculaires cérébraux chez le sujet âgé en milieu tropical: aspects épidémiologiques, cliniques et facteurs pronostiques. NPG Neurologie-Psychiatrie-Gériatrie, 18(105), 133–139.

4. Dabilgou, A. A., Sondo, A., Dravé, A., Diallo, I., Kyelem, J. M. A., Napon, C., & Kaboré, J. (2021). Hemorrhagic stroke following snake bite in Burkina Faso (West Africa): A case series. Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines, 7(1), 25.

5. Dabilgou, A. A., Nanema, D., Dravé, A., Sawadogo, S. P., Kyelem, J. M. A., Napon, C., & Kabore, J. (2019). Symptoms of depression and associated risk factors in patients with epilepsy in Burkina Faso. Open Journal of Depression, 8(1), 29–40.

javad Fahanik babaei | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. javad Fahanik babaei | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member | Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Javad Fahanik Babaei is an accomplished Iranian physiologist currently affiliated with the Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Physiology by research from the same institution in 2018, following an M.Sc. in Developmental Biology (2005) and a B.Sc. in Botany (2003). His extensive research focuses on neurophysiology, electrophysiology, mitochondrial bioenergetics, neurodegeneration, and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy. Dr. Babaei has contributed significantly to the understanding of ion channels, synaptic plasticity, and mitochondrial function, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA), Metabolic Brain Disease, Neurophysiology, Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, and Scientific Reports. His studies on the electrophysiological and biochemical effects of compounds like trigonelline, apigenin, and riluzole in experimental models of neurodegenerative and epileptic disorders have been widely recognized. Beyond research, he has served as a referee for the Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Journal (2017–2019) and has been a committee member for national physiology and neuroscience congresses in Iran. Dr. Babaei has also contributed to academia as a translator of several foundational physiology and histology textbooks, including Bern and Levy Physiology. His distinguished work in neuroscience and physiology has positioned him as a key contributor to advancing experimental neurobiology in Iran, particularly in the areas of mitochondrial physiology, electrophysiological methodologies, and translational neuroscience research. He has 627 citations from 66 documents with an h-index of 13.

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Publications

1. Erratum to “Cognitive impairments induced by repeated sevoflurane exposure during pre-adolescence in adult male and female rats: Involvement of biochemical, histological and neuroplasticity approaches.” (2023). Journal of Cellular and Molecular Anesthesia.

2. Sex-specific behavioral impairments and neuronal alterations in Wistar rats following repeated sevoflurane exposure during developmental stages. (2025). Neurological Research.

3. Protective effects of licofelone on scopolamine-induced spatial learning and memory impairment by enhancing parkin-dependent mitophagy and promotion of neural regeneration in adult mice. (2024). European Journal of Pharmacology.

4. 40 Hz light preserves synaptic plasticity and mitochondrial function in Alzheimer’s disease model. (2024). Scientific Reports.

5. Fasudil attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced cognitive impairment in C57BL/6 mice through anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects: Possible role of aquaporin-4. (2024). IBRO Neuroscience Reports.