Eirini Kostopoulou | Clinical Medicine | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Eirini Kostopoulou | Clinical Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | University General Hospital of Patras | Greece

Dr. Eirini Kostopoulou is an Assistant Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at the University of Patras School of Medicine, with advanced clinical and research training in Greece and leading academic hospitals in the United Kingdom. Her expertise spans paediatric obesity, monogenic and syndromic obesity, type one diabetes mellitus, growth and thyroid disorders, congenital hyperinsulinism, and lipid abnormalities. Her research focuses on molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying metabolic and endocrine diseases, including growth hormone signaling, oxidative stress, apoptotic pathways, and rare genetic causes of obesity, with direct translational impact on diagnosis and targeted therapies. She has authored a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications with strong citation impact and has contributed extensively through invited lectures, international collaborations, and multicenter clinical studies. Her work has advanced precision medicine approaches in paediatric endocrinology, improved early diagnosis of rare disorders, and strengthened clinical management strategies with meaningful societal and public health relevance. She has 499 citations from 77 documents with an h-index of 12.

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Gao Yanjing | Clinical Medicine | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Gao Yanjing | Clinical Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Chief Physician | Qilu Hospital of Shandong University | China

Gao Yanjing is a clinician–scientist and chief physician in gastroenterology at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, with extensive expertise in liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, gastrointestinal bleeding, and thrombotic complications of chronic liver disease. Trained in internal and clinical medicine, Gao has built a sustained academic career integrating patient-centered clinical practice with translational research. The work has resulted in a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, with broad scholarly visibility and frequent citation within hepatology and gastroenterology research communities. Gao has led and participated in multicenter randomized clinical studies and investigator-initiated projects, and has collaborated closely with national and international institutions, including overseas academic medical centers. The research has directly informed clinical decision-making, optimized therapeutic strategies for cirrhosis-related complications, and contributed to improved patient outcomes and evidence-based gastrointestinal care. The researcher has 587 citations from 50 documents, with an h-index of 15.

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Zelimkhan Berikkhanov | Clinical Medicine | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Zelimkhan Berikkhanov | Clinical Medicine | Young Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University | Russia

Dr. Zelimkhan Berikkhanov is a clinician-scientist whose work spans thoracic surgery, pulmonology, infectious diseases, oncology, and public health, with a strong emphasis on developing evidence-based approaches to complex respiratory and surgical disorders. His professional career integrates academic leadership as an assistant professor and methodologist with active clinical responsibilities at the National Medical Research Center for Pulmonology and Sechenov University, where he contributes to advanced surgical care, methodological development, and multidisciplinary education. His research portfolio reflects a diverse and impactful scholarly trajectory, encompassing peer-reviewed studies on tracheal reconstruction, thoracic oncology, diaphragmatic trauma, critical respiratory conditions, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COVID-associated pneumonia, nanomaterials in gastrointestinal pathology, digital tools in chronic disease management, and telemedicine in pulmonology. He has collaborated extensively with leading national and international experts, contributing to multi-center investigations, clinical guidelines, and translational research aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy, postoperative outcomes, and respiratory care pathways. His scientific productivity is demonstrated through a broad range of publications across high-quality journals, addressing both fundamental mechanisms and applied clinical innovations. His work on COVID-19 significantly advanced understanding of silent hypoxemia, cavitary lung disease, vibroacoustic therapy, and pharmacologic strategies, while his contributions to thoracic surgery strengthened evidence on complex tracheal and bronchial interventions. His participation in research on artificial intelligence for mortality prediction, biomarkers for pulmonary hypertension, metabolic instability in malignancies, and advanced imaging of the lymphatic system underscores his commitment to cross-disciplinary innovation. Through active collaboration, methodological leadership, and involvement in forward-looking clinical studies, Dr. Berikkhanov has helped shape modern approaches to respiratory medicine and thoracic surgery, generating insights that support better patient outcomes and inform national strategies in pulmonary care. His work continues to influence clinical practice, strengthen scientific networks, and enhance healthcare delivery through integrated, technology-supported, and patient-centered frameworks. He has 62 citations from 27 documents with an h-index of 4.

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1. Sukhanova, M. A., Muraviev, S. Y., Tarabrin, E. A., Shestakov, A. L., Berikkhanov, Z. G. M., Tarasova, I. A., Razumovsky, V. S., Markov, I. A., & Fabrika, A. P. (2025). The role of “metabolic instability” as a new risk criterion in the pathogenesis of endometrial cancer. Cancers.

2. Nagatkina, O. V., Proshkina, A. A., Makarova, N. M., Sokolova, E. S., Merzhoeva, Z. M., Nikitina, L. Y., Nuralieva, G. S., Berikchanov, Z. G., Ainetdinov, R. M., & Avdeev, S. N. (2025). Digital technologies for outpatient management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Opportunities to reduce the burden of the disease. Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine.

3. Ma, T., Berikkhanov, Z. G., Timashev, P. S., Khristidis, Y. I., Ivanova, M. Y., Ershov, B. P., Liu, T., & Tarabrin, E. A. (2025). A comparative study to evaluate the efficacy of sealants alone and in combination with collagen sheet in a pig isolated lung air leak model. Russian Journal of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy.

4. Razumovsky, V. S., Tarabrin, E. A., Muravyov, S. Y., Berikkhanov, Z. G. M., & Konosevich, D. O. (2025). Diagnostics and visualization of the lymphatic system in clinical practice. Russian Sklifosovsky Journal “Emergency Medical Care.

5. Avdeev, S. N., Gaynitdinova, V. V., Merzhoeva, Z. M., Nuralieva, G. S., Tarabrin, E. A., Berikkhanov, Z. G., Nikitina, L. Y., Gneusheva, T. Y., Sokolova, E. S., Ainetdinov, R. M., et al. (2025). NT-proCNP as a new biomarker of pulmonary hypertension in patients with COPD. Scientific Reports.

Jian Feng | Clinical Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jian Feng | Clinical Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Doctor | The General Hospital of Western Theater Command | China

Dr. Jian Feng is an Attending Physician at the Intensive Care Unit of The General Hospital of Western Theater Command in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. He earned his medical degree and completed advanced training in critical care medicine, with a focus on sepsis, multiple organ failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and altitude sickness. Dr. Feng has led and participated in multiple provincial- and national-level research projects, including studies on ICU-acquired weakness, the role of curcumin in skeletal muscle preservation at high altitudes, and innovative interventions in critical care. He has published extensively, with over 11 SCI-indexed papers and numerous Chinese core journal articles as first or corresponding author, including high-impact works in Asian Journal of Surgery, Journal of Inflammation Research, and Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. His contributions extend to medical innovation, holding multiple invention and utility model patents, and co-authoring the monograph Clinical Nutritional Therapy for Neurocritical Care. Dr. Feng has received recognition for his research and clinical excellence, including awards for innovation and translational medicine. Beyond his research, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as Heliyon and Medical Science Monitor, demonstrating his commitment to advancing scientific rigor and critical peer review in the field of critical care medicine. His work combines clinical expertise with innovative research, reflecting a dedication to improving patient outcomes and contributing to the scientific community at both national and international levels. He has 51 citations from 20 documents with an h-index of 4.

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1. Wang, M., Huang, B., Chen, J., Rui, Z., Li, J., Fang, S., Fan, L., Feng, J., & Li, F. (2025). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in the research and application status of ICU-acquired weakness.

2. Liu, J., Xu, Z., Luo, S., Bai, Y., Feng, J., & Li, F. (2024). Risk factors for ICU-acquired weakness in sepsis patients: A retrospective study of 264 patients.

3. Tan, J., Huang, B., Luo, S., Li, R., Hou, J., Zhang, R., Wang, L., Liu, Y., Li, F., & Feng, J. (2024). A rare case of severe pneumonia combined with septic shock caused by Nocardia amamiensis.

4. Luo, H., Feng, J., Xue, G., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Huang, X., Chen, X., You, S., Dong, H., & Li, L. (2023). Comparative efficacy and acceptability of 12 phosphorus-lowering drugs in adults with hyperphosphatemia and chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

5. Luo, S., Wang, L., Xu, Z., Liu, J., Zhang, W., Feng, J., & Li, F. (2023). Isolation, identification and biological characteristics of phage vB-KpnP1 for carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Robert Ike | Clinical Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Robert Ike | Clinical Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Emeritus Associate Professor | University of Michigan | United States

Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed is a distinguished researcher and currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Greenfield University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Dhaka, followed by a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology from the same institution. He completed his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Cambridge, where his dissertation focused on signaling pathways in stem cell differentiation. Dr. Ahmed’s primary research interests encompass single-cell genomics, CRISPR-based gene editing, and the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular aging. He has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Nature Communications, Cell Reports, and Science Advances, contributing significant insights into cellular heterogeneity and gene regulation. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, such as the Young Investigator Award from the International Society for Stem Cell Research and the National Research Excellence Award from the Ministry of Science and Technology. Beyond his research, Dr. Ahmed actively contributes to the scientific community as an editorial board member for journals such as Stem Cell Research & Therapy and Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, reviewing manuscripts and guiding the dissemination of cutting-edge discoveries. He has also served as a guest editor for special issues focused on innovative gene-editing technologies. Dr. Ahmed’s combination of rigorous research, extensive publication record, and active engagement in scholarly editorial work underscores his commitment to advancing molecular biology and mentoring the next generation of scientists. He has 5520 citations from 64 documents with an h-index of 22.

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Featured Publications

1. Altman, R. D., Ike, R. W., Hamburger, M. I., McLain, D. A., Daley, M. J., & Adamson, T. C. (2022). Missing the mark? American College of Rheumatology 2019 guidelines for intraarticular hyaluronic acid injection and osteoarthritis knee pain. The Journal of Rheumatology.

2. Ike, R. W., & Kalunian, K. C. (2022). Regarding arthroscopy: Can orthopedists and rheumatologists be friends? Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.

3. Ike, R. W., & Kalunian, K. C. (2021). Arthroscopy in rheumatology. Arthroscopy – Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

4. Ike, R. W., Arnold, W. J., & Kalunian, K. C. (2021). Arthroscopy in rheumatology: Where have we been? Where might we go? Rheumatology (United Kingdom).

5. Ike, R. W., Kalunian, K. C., & Arnold, W. J. (2021). Why not wash out the osteoarthritic knee? Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.