Karen Kikuta | Developmental Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Karen Kikuta | Developmental Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Karen Kikuta | UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine | United States

Ms. Karen Kikuta is an accomplished MD Candidate at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine with expertise in neuroscience, immunology, and global health research. She earned her B.S. in Neuroscience with minors in Public Health and Biology from Santa Clara University and conducted advanced immunological studies at Stanford University’s Binns Program for Cord Blood Research, investigating immune cell subsets using flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing. Her work has resulted in publications in high-impact journals, including Frontiers in Immunology and the International Journal of Infectious Diseases. Karen has contributed to seven major research projects spanning neurodevelopment, infectious disease, and translational medicine, notably pioneering studies on antenatal Zika virus exposure and its long-term neurobehavioral and cardiac outcomes in children. Her research portfolio includes 2 published documents, 45 citations, and an h-index of 2. She has presented findings at national and international conferences, reflecting her dedication to bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical application. As a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Neurological Association, Karen is committed to integrating scientific innovation with compassionate care to advance understanding and treatment of neuroinfectious and developmental disorders.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Research Gate | Linked In

Featured publication

Kikuta, K., Hernandez, C. J., Dunshee de Abranches, A., Damasceno, L., de Britto, J. A., Jardim Duarte, C., Vasconcelos, Z., Zin, A., Brasil, P., Moreira, M. E., & Nielsen-Saines, K. (2025). Academic and social-behavioral assessment in a prospective cohort of normocephalic school-aged children with antenatal Zika virus exposure. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 159, Article 108026.

Claudia Pauciulo | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Claudia Pauciulo | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Claudia Pauciulo | Borghesiana Veterinary Clinic | Italy

Mrs. Claudia Pauciulo is the Head of the Neurology and Neurosurgery Department at Borghesiana Veterinary Clinic in Rome, Italy, and a certified veterinary neurologist completing her ECVN Residency. She holds a Master’s Degree in Diagnostic Imaging and a GP Certificate in Neurology, combining strong academic training with extensive clinical experience in advanced diagnostics (MRI, CT), neurosurgery, and case management. Her research focuses on feline and canine hyperesthesia syndromes, central nervous system lymphoma, intervertebral disc disease, and peripheral neuropathies. Dr. Pauciulo has published as both first author and coauthor in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Record Case Reports, Journal of Small Animal Practice, and Veterinary Sciences (MDPI). She maintains an active citation record with growing visibility in Scopus- and SCI-indexed publications. Her current h-index is 2, with a total of 10 citations across multiple publications. Through her collaborative research with leading ECVN diplomates and contributions to international neurology congresses, Dr. Pauciulo continues to advance veterinary neuroscience, integrating clinical excellence with innovative research to improve evidence-based therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders in companion animals.

Profiles: Orcid | Linked In

Featured Publication

Pauciulo, C., & Gallucci, A. (2025, September 25). Long‐term outcome of presumptive idiopathic hyperesthesia syndrome in a dog treated with fluoxetine. Veterinary Record Case Reports.

Jaleel Miyan | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jaleel Miyan | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jaleel Miyan | The University of Manchester | United Kingdom

Dr. Jaleel Ahmad Miyan is a distinguished British neuroscientist and Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, Division of Neuroscience, University of Manchester, with a long-standing career dedicated to understanding cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) physiology and its role in neurological disorders. As President of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus & Spina Bifida and a Fellow of both the Higher Education Academy and the Royal Society of Biology, he is recognized internationally for his expertise in cerebral folate metabolism and hydrocephalus research. His principal work focuses on fetal-onset and neonatal hydrocephalus, aiming to develop a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment to address global disparities in care. Miyan has supervised numerous PhD and Masters students, postdoctoral researchers, and technicians, fostering research excellence. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers and reviews, with an h-index of 34, and his work has garnered substantial citations, reflecting his impact in neuroscience. He has served on editorial boards, contributed to major research projects, and secured significant funding for studies on folate metabolism in neurological conditions. Miyan’s scholarship is accessible through his ResearchGate, Orcid, and Google Scholar profiles, showcasing his profound contributions to advancing neuroscience and improving treatments for devastating neurological conditions.

Profiles : Google Scholar | Orcid | Research Gate

Featured Publications

Downing, J. E. G., & Miyan, J. A. (2000). Neural immunoregulation: Emerging roles for nerves in immune homeostasis and disease. Immunology Today, 21(6), 281–289.

Assas, B. M., Pennock, J. I., & Miyan, J. A. (2014). Calcitonin gene-related peptide is a key neurotransmitter in the neuro-immune axis. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 8, 23.

Miyan, J. A., Nabiyouni, M., & Zendah, M. (2003). Development of the brain: A vital role for cerebrospinal fluid. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 81(4), 317–328.

Gazi, E., Dwyer, J., Lockyer, N. P., Miyan, J., Gardner, P., Hart, C., & Brown, M., et al. (2005). Fixation protocols for subcellular imaging by synchrotron‐based Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy. Biopolymers: Original Research on Biomolecules, 77(1), 18–30.

Mashayekhi, F., Draper, C. E., Bannister, C. M., Pourghasem, M., & Miyan, J. A., et al. (2002). Deficient cortical development in the hydrocephalic Texas (H‐Tx) rat: A role for CSF. Brain, 125(8), 1859–1874.

Owen‐Lynch, P. J., Draper, C. E., Mashayekhi, F., Bannister, C. M., & Miyan, J. A. (2003). Defective cell cycle control underlies abnormal cortical development in the hydrocephalic Texas rat. Brain, 126(3), 623–631.

Haytham babikir Ahmed Araibi | Neuroanatomy | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Haytham babikir Ahmed Araibi | Neuroanatomy | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Haytham babikir Ahmed Araibi | The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board | United Kingdom

Dr. Haytham Babikir Ahmed Araibi is a dedicated urologist with over professional experience spanning general surgery, renal transplantation, and advanced urological procedures, with a particular focus on stone surgery and laparoscopic urology. He holds dual master’s degrees in Human Morphology and Anatomy as well as Medical Education, in addition to an MD in Urology. A member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Dr. Araibi is registered with multiple international medical councils, including those of Sudan, Oman, and Ireland. He currently serves as a Specialty Doctor in Urology at Glans Clwyd Hospital under The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, UK, where he is actively involved in clinical care, teaching, and research. His academic background includes lecturing in Human Morphology and Anatomy at the Sudan University of Science and Technology. Dr. Araibi has authored several research papers published in peer-reviewed journals such as Urology Case Reports and Advanced Journal of Urology and Nephrology. His scholarly contributions reflect a growing academic footprint, with 3 documents, 1 citation, and an h-index of 1, demonstrating his active engagement in clinical and academic advancement within the field of urology.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Araibi, H. (2025). Persistent hematuria post-kidney transplant due to needle biopsy at the time of kidney retrieval: Successful management with selective renal artery embolization. Radiology Case Reports, 2025(12).

2. Araibi, H., Razzag, A., Abdelwahed, A. M. M. Z., & Malik, A. (2025). A case of transplant kidney infected hydronephrosis complicated by pyonephrosis 15 years post-transplantation: A case report and literature review. Transplantation Proceedings, 2025(9).

3. Araibi, H. (2024). Synchronous bilateral papillary renal cell carcinoma in the native kidneys after 10 years of renal transplantation: Report of a case and review of the literature. Urology Case Reports, 2024(11), Article 102843.

4. Araibi, H. B. A., Salih, M. A., & Elamin, K. M. (2024). Pelvicalyceal system morphology and variations among Sudanese subjects. Sudanese Journal of Medical Sciences (SJMS), 3(5), Article 102.

5. Araibi, H. (2024). Testicular tumor in a case of undescended testes, persistent Müllerian duct syndrome, and transverse testicular ectopia: Report of a case and review of the literature. Urology Case Reports, 2024(9), Article 102803.