Assoc. Prof. Dr. rafat Sasany | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. rafat Sasany | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assoc.prof.Dr., biruni universty, Turkey

Dr. Rafat Sasany is an accomplished Associate Professor in the field of Prosthodontics, with a rich background in clinical practice, academic instruction, and cutting-edge research. With a professional journey spanning across Turkey and Iran, she has made significant contributions to prosthetic and aesthetic dental care, while also engaging in interdisciplinary studies such as psychology. Her dedication to innovation in dental sciences is reflected through her robust involvement in research on biomimetic materials, CAD/CAM technologies, and stem cell therapies. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and is recognized for her clinical finesse and academic excellence. 🦷🌍

Publication Profile

🎓 Education Background:

Dr. Sasany began her academic career in dentistry at Yeditepe University, graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry in 2005. She later pursued a Master’s in Psychology at Tehran Azad University (2010–2012), showcasing her interest in holistic patient care. She completed her specialized training in Prosthodontics at Ondokuz Mayıs University between 2014 and 2018, further sharpening her skills in aesthetic and restorative dental treatments. 🎓📘

💼 Professional Experience:

Her clinical journey commenced at Kozyatagi Private Practice (2005–2010), followed by service at Private Saadat Abad Dental Clinic in Iran from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2020 to 2022. She also contributed to patient care and education at Miradent-Samsun Clinic (2019–2020) and later offered prosthodontic education in a private institution in Iran (2020–2021). Her experience bridges both practical and academic dentistry, enriching her students and patients alike. 🏥🛠️

🏆 Awards and Honors:

While specific awards are not explicitly listed, Dr. Sasany’s invited talks at national and international dental symposiums and consistent publications in high-impact journals reflect her recognition and esteem in the academic community. Her research contributions and interdisciplinary expertise underscore her honored position in the global dental research community. 🏅📚

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Sasany’s research interests include prosthetic and aesthetic dental treatments, implant prostheses, biomimetic treatments, and stem cell therapy. She actively explores CAD-CAM applications, optical and mechanical properties of dental materials, and the impact of various treatments on prosthetic performance and longevity. Her studies often address the effects of polishing systems, bonding methods, and surface treatments, indicating a deep commitment to advancing dental material science. 🧪🦷

🔚 Conclusion:

Dr. Rafat Sasany stands as a dedicated prosthodontist and academic, seamlessly integrating clinical expertise with innovative research. Her international background, scientific rigor, and patient-centered philosophy continue to inspire both peers and students in the dental profession. Her future in prosthodontics looks as promising as her impactful past. 🌟📖

📝 Top Publications 

Marginal discrepancy and fracture load of thermomechanically fatigued crowns fabricated with different CAD-CAM techniques – 2022, Journal of Prosthodontics – Cited by: 7

Effect of Potassium Aluminum Sulfate Application on the Viability of Fibroblasts – 2022, Materials (Basel) – Cited by: 9

Polishing systems on roughness and colour stability of CAD/CAM blocks – 2022, J Appl Biomater Funct Mater – Cited by: 4

Effect of stain brand and shade on color stability of feldspathic ceramics – 2022, Odontology – Cited by: 6

Silane Heat Treatment and Microtensile Bond Strength on Lithium Disilicate – 2021, Materials (Basel) – Cited by: 10

Effect of mouth rinses on CAD-CAM materials for veneers and crowns – 2021, J Esthet Restor Dent – Cited by: 11

Plasma treatment of zirconia base on adhesion and color change – 2021, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology – Cited by: 3

Dr. Lova Kajuluri | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lova Kajuluri | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mass General Brigham, United States

Lova Prasadareddy Kajuluri is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Cardiovascular Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Charlestown, USA. He is recognized for his significant contributions to cardiovascular research, particularly in understanding vascular calcification and its potential treatments. With a strong background in biotechnology, Kajuluri has advanced in his research career through various prestigious roles in both India and the United States. He holds a Doctorate in Science from the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India, and has received multiple research grants to further his studies in cardiovascular diseases. 🚀

Publication Profile

Education Background

Kajuluri’s educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry from Andhra University in 2007. He continued to pursue a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Andhra University, followed by a Ph.D. in Science from CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, India. His academic excellence has paved the way for several postdoctoral positions, starting from his research fellowship at Boston University to his current position at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he continues to explore novel therapies in cardiovascular research. 🎓📚

Professional Experience

Kajuluri’s professional career began as a Research Fellow at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute in India, focusing on Leishmaniasis and actin-related proteins. He transitioned to postdoctoral research at Boston University, where he led studies on vascular smooth muscle contraction and calponin. His current role as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at MGH involves leading studies on vascular calcification, gene therapy, and identifying therapeutic targets to treat cardiovascular diseases. His extensive research in these areas contributes significantly to the advancement of vascular health. 🔬🧑‍🔬

Awards and Honors

Kajuluri has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. Notably, he was awarded the Research Fellowship from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India (2011-2016). He has also been a part of several funded research projects, including those supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, USA. His dedication to advancing cardiovascular and infectious disease research has earned him recognition from the scientific community. 🏆🎖️

Research Focus

Kajuluri’s research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular calcification, a condition that contributes to cardiovascular diseases. His current studies explore gene therapies to treat vascular calcification in infants, as well as the role of histone deacetylases in vascular health. Additionally, his earlier work in Leishmaniasis has expanded his expertise to parasitology and cellular biology. His work bridges cardiovascular research and therapeutic innovation, offering potential treatments for critical vascular conditions. ❤️🧬

Conclusion

Lova Prasadareddy Kajuluri’s career is a testament to his commitment to advancing science in cardiovascular health and infectious diseases. Through his research, he continues to provide invaluable insights into vascular calcification and gene therapy, offering hope for future treatments in these fields. 🌟🔬

Publication Top Notes

Epigenetic Regulation of Human Vascular Calcification. Genes, 2025, 16, 506. DOI

Calponin 1 inhibits agonist-induced ERK activation and decreases calcium sensitization in vascular smooth muscle.  Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, January 28, 2024. PubMed

Treatment of calcific arterial disease via enhancement of autophagy using GSK343.  iScience, October 28, 2023. PubMed

Intracellular localization of MyosinXXI discriminates Leishmania spp and Leptomonas seymouri.  Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, May 14, 2022. PubMed

Actin-related protein 4: An unconventional negative regulator of mitochondrial calcium in protozoan parasite Leishmania.  Mitochondrion, Jan 2022. PubMed

Vascular aging, the vascular cytoskeleton and aortic stiffness.  Exploration of Medicine, June 2021. PubMed

The uterine myocyte, contractile machinery and proteins of the myometrium and their relationship to the dynamic nature of myometrial function.  Current Opinion in Physiology, February 2020. ScienceDirect

A twinfilin-like protein coordinates karyokinesis by influencing mitotic spindle elongation and DNA replication in Leishmania.  Molecular Microbiology, April 2016. PubMed

Oligomerization of coronin: Implication on actin filament length in Leishmania. Cytoskeleton (Hoboken, N.J.), December 2015. PubMed

Ms. tianyu zhou | Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. tianyu zhou | Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Editor, Disease Control And Prevetion, China

Zhou Tianyu is a dedicated researcher in the field of pharmacology, specializing in drug safety evaluation and molecular pharmacology. Born in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, China, she has an extensive background in pharmacy and biomedical research. With a strong passion for scientific exploration, she has actively contributed to multiple national research projects, focusing on drug mechanisms, adverse drug reactions, and bioinformatics analysis. Her research expertise includes PCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, and serum pharmacology, making her proficient in both experimental operations and data analysis.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education

Zhou Tianyu earned her Master’s degree in Pharmacy from Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine (2021-2024), where she studied advanced courses such as Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Molecular Biology. She also completed her undergraduate studies at the same institution (2017-2021), gaining in-depth knowledge of Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Natural Drug Chemistry. Her academic journey has equipped her with strong theoretical and practical skills in pharmaceutical sciences.

🏆 Experience

Throughout her research career, Zhou Tianyu has been involved in numerous prestigious projects. She contributed to the study of donkey-hide gelatin’s role in regulating alveolar macrophage transformation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the TLR/NF-κB/L-arginine signaling axis. She successfully built a COPD mouse model and conducted inflammation studies using RAW264.7 cells. Additionally, she worked on mining adverse drug reactions from the FAERS database, leading to a published article in Scientific Reports. Her industrial experience includes internships at Xi’an Zhengda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Beijing Union Jianhao Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd., where she specialized in drug processing, safety evaluation, and archives management.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Zhou Tianyu’s academic excellence has been recognized with the Third-Class Postgraduate Scholarship (2022). She has also actively participated in social service and professional activities, earning the title of “Excellent Volunteer” in the “Serving the Society, Caring for Health” Free Clinic (2017-2018) and at the 13th Shaanxi Province Games (2018). Furthermore, she secured third place in the “Shennong Painting Hundreds of Herbs—Chinese Medicine Painting Exhibition” and held leadership roles in her university’s Youth League Organization.

🔍 Research Focus

Her research interests include drug safety evaluation, bioinformatics, network pharmacology, and molecular mechanisms of drug action. She has contributed significantly to studying the anti-pulmonary fibrosis effects of Prismatomeris connata extract using spatially resolved metabolomics. She also explored hepatotoxicity mechanisms in Polygonum multiflorum through network toxicology. Her expertise extends to allergy research, where she investigated inflammatory mediator responses in RBL2H3 cells.

📝 Conclusion

Zhou Tianyu is an ambitious and skilled researcher with a strong foundation in pharmacology, data analysis, and experimental methodologies. Her ability to integrate bioinformatics with laboratory research has contributed to high-impact publications and drug safety assessments. With her keen analytical mind and collaborative nature, she continues to explore innovative pharmaceutical solutions while striving for excellence in drug research and evaluation.

📚 Publications

Spatially resolved metabolomics visualizes heterogeneous distribution of metabolites in lung tissue and the anti-pulmonary fibrosis effect of Prismatomeris connata extract. 

Unraveling the mechanism of ethyl acetate extract from Prismatomeris connata Y. Z. Ruan root in treating pulmonary fibrosis: insights from bioinformatics, network pharmacology, and experimental validation. 

 Inegrated spatially resolved metabolomics and network toxicology to investigate the hepatotoxicity mechanisms of component D of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. 

Jocelyn Finn| Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Jocelyn Finn| Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Physiotherapist, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africaca

🧑‍⚕️ Jocelyn Banbury is a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist with a comprehensive background in treating critical and post-operative patients. With a robust education and diverse professional experience across several esteemed institutions, Jocelyn has honed her skills in physiotherapy, first aid, and life support training. Her commitment to the healthcare sector is reflected in her active participation in various professional bodies and continuous education in advanced medical courses.

Profile

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Education

MSc Physiotherapy (Incomplete), University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), 2018 – Current. BSc Physiotherapy, University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), 2007 – 2010. ECMO Training, Ascendis Medical, 2019. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Medical Minds, 2016. OMT1, SASP (OMPTG Special Interest Group), 2015. CPT1, SASP (CPRG Special Interest Group), 2014. Assessor – Health and Welfare SETA, H.E.A.R.T. Solutions, 2015. BLS / First Aid Instructor, Medical Minds, 2011. Basic Ambulance Assistant – Basic Life Support Medic, St John Ambulance, 2008 – 2009. Matric, St Mary’s School for Girls – Waverly, 2001 – 2005

Experience

💼 Royal Free Hospital: Physiotherapist (Bank), November 2020 – Present. Managed treatment and rehabilitation of ITU and medical ward patients, including COVID-19 patients. Maurice Valente Physiotherapy: Physiotherapist, March 2020 – September 2020. Treated ICU, medical, and post-operative surgical patients. Plani, Laidler, Fleishman, Sklaar & Associates Physiotherapy: Physiotherapist, 2014 – February 2020 (2012 – 2013 Locum). Specialized in ICU and cardiothoracic physiotherapy, supervised WITS students, and assisted in trauma surgery. Bertha Gxowa Hospital: Physiotherapist / Acting Head of Department, 2011 – 2013. Managed the physiotherapy department, drafted policies, and coordinated departmental moves. Medical Minds: Instructor, 2012 – 2018. Provided first aid and CPR training. Lancet Laboratories: Lab Assistant, 2006 – 2007. Conducted general lab administration and blood tests.RealCheck: Administrator, 2006 – 2007. Verified vehicle credentials and managed enquiries.

Research Interests

: Jocelyn Banbury has a strong interest in critical care physiotherapy, with a focus on the rehabilitation of critically ill patients, particularly those in ICU settings. Her involvement in developing and implementing cardiac post-operative exercise programs highlights her commitment to advancing physiotherapy practices and improving patient outcomes.

Awards

While specific awards are not listed in her CV, Jocelyn Banbury’s distinguished career and various certifications in advanced medical training demonstrate her dedication to professional excellence and continuous learning. Her contributions to physiotherapy, particularly in critical care and cardiothoracic specialties, are highly regarded by her peers and institutions she has been associated with.

Publications

Jocelyn Banbury’s publications are not explicitly listed in the provided CV. For further details on her research and publications, please contact her directly at finnjos@gmail.com.