Prof. Wei Wu | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wei Wu | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wei Wu | Director | Guangdong Provincial Institute of Public Health Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention | China

Dr. Wei Wu is a distinguished public health scientist specializing in labor and environmental hygiene, microbial epidemiology, and health data analytics. His research primarily explores the intersection of gut microbiota, metabolic diseases, and public health, employing advanced population cohort and multi-omics data analysis to uncover novel biomarkers and disease risk genes. Dr. Wu’s studies contribute significantly to understanding nutrient–gut flora–host interactions, guiding innovative therapeutic targets for metabolic and infectious diseases. He has also made substantial contributions to vaccine health economics and hygiene assessment in rail transit systems. As a postgraduate supervisor and active member of multiple national scientific committees, Dr. Wu plays a vital role in shaping public health policy and research in China. His impactful scientific output has earned recognition in leading journals, including Nature Medicine and Microbiome. According to Scopus, he has published 35 documents with over 1,577 citations, an h-index of 13, and his work is widely cited across 1,498 documents. On Google Scholar, his publications have similarly received extensive academic engagement, underscoring his global research influence in environmental and preventive health sciences.

Publication Profile

Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

He, Y., Wu, W., Zheng, H. M., Li, P., McDonald, D., Sheng, H. F., et al. (2018). Regional variation limits applications of healthy gut microbiome reference ranges and disease models. Nature Medicine, 24(10), 1532–1535.

He, Y., Wu, W., Wu, S., Zheng, H. M., Li, P., Sheng, H. F., et al. (2018). Linking gut microbiota, metabolic syndrome and economic status based on a population-level analysis. Microbiome, 6(1), 172.

Guo, X., Yan, M., Huang, D., Chen, S., Zhang, D., Li, Z., Yang, X., & Wu, W. (2023). A large scale 16S ribosomal RNA gene amplicon dataset of hand, foot and mouth patients and healthy individuals. Scientific Data, 10(48), 1–6.

Yan, M., Guo, X., Ji, G., Huang, R., Huang, D., Li, Z., Zhang, D., Chen, S., Cao, R., Yang, X., & Wu, W. (2023). Mechanism-based role of the intestinal microbiota in gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Immunology, 13(3), 1–13.

Wang, H., Luo, L., & Wu, W. (2023). SAS statistical analysis and applications from introduction to mastery (2nd ed.). Posts & Telecom Press.

MARIA KANTZANOU | Medical | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. MARIA KANTZANOU | Medical | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

Dr. Maria Kantzanou is a distinguished Medical Biopathologist and Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. With a robust background in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics, she has significantly contributed to infectious disease research and epidemiology. Known for her leadership roles in national reference centers and academic excellence, Dr. Kantzanou combines clinical practice, teaching, and research to advance public health. 🌟

Publication Profile

🎓 Education Background

Dr. Kantzanou holds a Medical Degree from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens and earned her PhD with excellent honors from the same institution. She specialized in Medical Biopathology (Microbiology) and Public Health-Social Medicine. Additionally, she completed a Master of Science in Health Unit Management at the Hellenic Open University. Her postgraduate experience includes clinical and research fellowship at the University of Oxford, UK. 🎓📜

💼 Professional Experience

Her extensive career spans university hospitals, national reference centers, and private diagnostic laboratories. Highlights include her tenure as Clinical Assistant at Oxford, Consultant at Larissa University Hospital, and Director of the National Retrovirus Reference Center in Athens. Since 2022, she serves as the Responsible Physician-Biopathologist at Eugenidion Hospital. Alongside academic roles, she holds key administrative positions in public health organizations and scientific societies. 🏥🔬

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Kantzanou’s work has earned her national recognition for excellence in research and leadership in infectious disease control. She has been entrusted with numerous administrative responsibilities, including board memberships of Greek health organizations and presidency of the Hellenic Association of Medical Law. Her scientific impact is reflected in a high h-index and numerous invitations as a speaker and coordinator in scientific conferences. 🏆🎖️

🔬 Research Focus

Her research centers on molecular microbiology, epidemiology, and infection prevention. Dr. Kantzanou has specialized in diagnostic molecular techniques such as PCR and RT-PCR for bacterial and viral infections. Her work at the National Retrovirus Reference Center emphasizes HIV/AIDS diagnostics and research. Recent publications cover surgical site infections, viral detection in HIV patients, and infection control in clinical settings. 🧬🦠

✍️ Conclusion

Dr. Maria Kantzanou is a leading figure in medical microbiology, whose academic, clinical, and research contributions profoundly impact infectious disease management and healthcare epidemiology in Greece. Her dedication to teaching and mentoring alongside active participation in healthcare administration showcases her multifaceted expertise and commitment to advancing medical science and public health. 🌍💡

📚 Publication Top Notes

Prevalence of Osteosynthesis Hardware Removal Due to Surgical Site Infections Following Sagittal Split Osteotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025)
DOI: 10.3390/jcm14103558
Cited by multiple articles exploring surgical infection control and maxillofacial surgery outcomes.

Prevalence of HHV-6 Detection Among People Living with HIV: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Viruses (2025)
DOI: 10.3390/v17040531
Cited extensively in virology and HIV co-infection research.

Prevalence of Surgical Site Infections Following Coronectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dentistry Journal (2024)
DOI: 10.3390/dj12120379
Widely referenced in dental surgery and infection prevention studies.

Prevalence of Leishmaniasis among Blood Donors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Diseases (2024)
DOI: 10.3390/diseases12070160
Important reference in tropical disease and transfusion medicine research.

Prevalence of surgical site infections following extraction of impacted mandibular third molars: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2024)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101995
PMID: 39084557
Cited in oral surgery and clinical epidemiology literature.

The Existence-Relatedness-Growth Theory for Job Satisfaction and Motivation of Greek National Healthcare Service Employees in the Context of Severe Financial Constraints
Cureus (2024)
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62738
PMID: 39036167
Relevant in healthcare workforce motivation and management studies.

Prevalence of free flap failure in mandibular osteoradionecrosis reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Scientific Reports (2024)
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61862-1
Highly cited in reconstructive surgery and oncology-related infection research.