Yen-Chein Lai | Developmental Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yen-Chein Lai | Developmental Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yen-Chein Lai | Chung Shan Medical University | Taiwan

Dr. Yen-Chein Lai is an accomplished biochemist and Assistant Professor at Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan, with a strong background in cancer biology and therapeutics, including advanced training at Harvard Medical School. She earned her PhD in Biochemistry and has extensive academic and research experience, including postdoctoral fellowships and international scholar visits. Her research contributions are reflected in an h-index of 8, with 24 published documents and 258 citations across 237 citing works. Dr. Lai has received several prestigious honors, including international travel grants and academic excellence awards, recognizing her impactful contributions to biomedical research and education.

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Md. Abu Bokkor Shiddik | Social and Cultural Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Md. Abu Bokkor Shiddik | Social and Cultural Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Md. Abu Bokkor Shiddik Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur Bangladesh

Mr. Md. Abu Bokkor Shiddik is a dedicated academic and researcher affiliated with Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh. He has contributed to the scholarly community through a growing body of research, with a total of 5 published documents that reflect his academic interests and commitment to knowledge advancement. His work has received 8 citations across 6 documents, demonstrating emerging recognition and relevance within his field of study. With an h-index of 2, his research shows a developing impact, indicating that multiple publications have been cited by other scholars.His academic efforts highlight a strong foundation in research and a consistent pursuit of scholarly excellence. Through his publications, he actively participates in the dissemination of scientific knowledge and contributes to ongoing academic discussions. As an early-career researcher, Mr. Shiddik continues to strengthen his profile by engaging in research activities, collaborations, and academic writing. His dedication to research and publication underscores his potential for future contributions to the global academic community, positioning him as a promising scholar with a steadily growing influence in his discipline.

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Bayesian spatiotemporal modelling of neonatal, infant and under-5 mortality (2000–2022) in 41 Asian countries: a population-level observational study
– BMJ Open, 2026 • Article • Open Access • 0 Citations

Ouliana Ziouzenkova | Translational Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ouliana Ziouzenkova | Translational Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ouliana Ziouzenkova | the Ohio State University | United States

Dr. Ouliana Ziouzenkova is a distinguished researcher at The Ohio State University, United States, recognized for her significant contributions to biomedical and metabolic research. Her work focuses on lipid metabolism, inflammation, and the molecular mechanisms underlying chronic diseases, advancing both fundamental science and translational applications. She has demonstrated strong academic productivity, authoring 67 scholarly documents that have collectively received 3,206 citations across 2,734 citing publications, reflecting the broad impact and relevance of her research within the scientific community. With an h-index of 29, Dr. Ziouzenkova has established a consistent record of high-quality, influential work. Her research integrates molecular biology, biochemistry, and clinical insights to better understand disease pathways and potential therapeutic targets. Through her publications, collaborations, and academic engagement, she continues to contribute to the advancement of health sciences and the development of innovative strategies for disease prevention and treatment.

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Fayyaz Qureshi | Behavioral Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Fayyaz Qureshi | Behavioral Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Fayyaz Qureshi | University of Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Professor Dr Fayyaz Hussain Qureshi is a distinguished academic, researcher, and strategic leader in business, marketing, and higher education, with a diverse portfolio of international experience in teaching, supervision, and institutional development. He holds multiple advanced degrees across disciplines, including English literature, marketing, finance, economics, and internet technologies, alongside a professional doctorate in marketing and several prestigious fellowships and certifications. He has held senior leadership roles such as Head of Research and Innovation, Director of Quality Assurance, and Principal, and currently contributes as a doctoral supervisor and adjunct professor at reputed institutions. His scholarly contributions include 25 publications with 122 citations across 108 documents and an h-index of 6, reflecting his growing research impact. His expertise encompasses marketing strategy, research innovation, digital transformation, and academic governance, supported by active involvement in strategic committees and leadership initiatives within higher education institutions.

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Seyed MohamadMehdi Moshtaghion | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Seyed MohamadMehdi Moshtaghion | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Seyed MohamadMehdi Moshtaghion | Cabimer | Spain

Seyed MohamadMehdi Moshtaghion, MD, MSc, is a physician-scientist and Senior Research Technologist specializing in advanced therapies and diagnostic biomarkers for retinal degenerative diseases, with a primary focus on retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. His research integrates molecular biology, stem cell–based strategies, gene therapy, and artificial intelligence–driven retinal imaging to advance early diagnosis and personalized treatment approaches for vision-threatening disorders. He holds a medical degree from Shahid Beheshti University and advanced postgraduate training in biomedical investigation and molecular biology and biomedicine from the University of Seville, along with certification in animal experimentation. Dr. Moshtaghion has conducted research at leading international institutions, including Massachusetts Eye and Ear at Harvard Medical School, Karolinska Institutet, and CABIMER, contributing to translational projects that bridge laboratory discoveries with clinical ophthalmology. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications, with a total of 183 citations, an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 8, reflecting consistent scholarly impact in the fields of retinal biology and regenerative medicine. His work has been presented at major international conferences such as ARVO and EURETINA, highlighting innovative therapeutic strategies and biomarker discovery in retinal disease research.

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Interpretable deep learning for diagnosis of fungal and acanthamoeba keratitis using in vivo confocal microscopy images
– M Essalat, M Abolhosseini, TH Le, SM Moshtaghion, MR Kanavi, Scientific Reports, 13(1): 8953, 2023

Penetrating keratoplasty versus deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty in children and adolescents with keratoconus
– S Feizi, MA Javadi, F Karimian, M Abolhosseini, SM Moshtaghion, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 226: 13–21, 2021

Impression cytology for detection of clinically suspected ocular surface disorders: a cross-sectional study
– SM Moshtaghion, M Abolhosseini, MR Kanavi, SB Hosseini, European Journal of Ophthalmology, 31(3): 943–950, 2021

Outcomes of big-bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty for pediatric keratoconus
– S Feizi, MA Javadi, M Najafi, M Abolhosseini, SM Moshtaghion, International Ophthalmology, 40(5): 1253–1259, 2020

Kazuyuki Matsushita | Neurodevelopmental Processes | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Kazuyuki Matsushita | Neurodevelopmental Processes | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Kazuyuki Matsushita | Chiba University Hospital | Japan

Kazuyuki Matsushita is a senior academic and clinical scientist at Chiba University, Japan, with extensive expertise in laboratory medicine and translational diagnostics. He is affiliated with the Department of Laboratory Medicine, which integrates advanced sections including clinical chemistry, hematology, clinical microbiology, medical physiology, blood collection services, and genetic testing, all operating under internationally recognized analytical standards to ensure accurate, reproducible, and rapid assessment of physiological and pathological conditions. His work emphasizes the critical role of laboratory medicine in improving diagnostic precision and patient care. The clinical microbiology laboratory under his academic environment has made substantial contributions to infection control and hospital-based disease management, while genetic testing activities are closely aligned with clinical genetics to support precision medicine. A central focus of his research is the identification and validation of novel biomarkers and clinically meaningful indicators that enhance diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic decision-making beyond routine laboratory practice. His scholarly impact is reflected in 196 peer-reviewed documents, an h-index of 33, and 3,702 citations across 3,205 citing documents, demonstrating sustained influence in laboratory medicine, clinical microbiology, and diagnostic innovation at both national and international levels.

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Genetic Variation in Background Mucosa Across Different Grades of Chronic Esophagitis
– Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Australia, 2025

Sidharth Mishra | Cognitive Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sidharth Mishra | Cognitive Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sidharth Mishra | University of South Florida | United States

Sidharth Prasad Mishra is a Postdoctoral Scholar Researcher at the USF Center of Microbiome Research and the Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA, where his work focuses on the gut–brain axis, microbiome-driven mechanisms in aging, and translational neuroscience. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Genetics and Breeding from the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences through collaborative research with Wake Forest School of Medicine and USF, following an M.V.Sc. and B.V.Sc. in Animal Breeding and Genetics from OUAT, India. His research career spans roles as Postdoctoral Scholar, Associate in Research, and Research Assistant at leading U.S. medical institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to interdisciplinary biomedical science. Dr. Mishra possesses extensive expertise in wet-lab techniques, including cell culture, genomics, epigenomics, organoid and neurosphere models, immunoassays, and advanced sequencing, alongside comprehensive laboratory animal handling and behavioral neuroscience assays. He is also proficient in statistical analysis using R, SPSS, and bioinformatics tools for molecular modeling and interaction studies. His work has been widely recognized with multiple young scientist, poster, and travel awards, and he is a graduate of NSF I-Corps programs, underscoring his innovation-driven outlook. Dr. Mishra has authored 26 scientific documents, with over 1,270 citations and an h-index of 15, highlighting the impact of his contributions to microbiome research, aging, and brain repair, and he aspires to advance novel technologies that benefit human health and society.

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Suheyb Okur | Cognitive Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Suheyb Okur | Cognitive Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Suheyb Okur | Bayburt Universty | Turkey

Asst. Prof. Süheyb OKUR, Ph.D., is an academic at Bayburt University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, specializing in the Psychology of Religion. He was born in Medina, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on psychology of religion, neurotheology (neuroscience of religion), Sufi psychology and Jungian analysis, spiritual counseling and care, and the recitation of the Qur’an and Qira’at studies. He earned his Ph.D. in Basic Islamic Sciences from Bayburt University with a dissertation examining the effects of Qur’anic recitation on cerebral CREB and cortisol responses within a neurotheological framework, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Yusuf Topyay and Assoc. Prof. Bülent Bayraktar. He also completed an M.A. in Basic Islamic Sciences at Hitit University, where his thesis compared the concept of kamal in Sufism with Jung’s individuation under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cahid Haksever, and an M.A. in Spiritual Care and Counseling from Ankara Social Sciences University. His undergraduate studies include degrees in Sociology from Anadolu University and Theology from Ondokuz Mayıs University. Before his current appointment, he served as a Lecturer in Qur’anic Recitation and Qira’at Studies at Bayburt University. Dr. Okur has published in international refereed journals indexed in SCI, SSCI, Scopus, and ESCI, with 5 documents, 5 citations, an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 0, reflecting his growing impact at the intersection of neuroscience, spirituality, and Islamic studies

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Relationship Between Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Multiple Intelligence Profiles
– S. Reader, B. Bayraktar, American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 28(3), 01–09, 2025

The Relationship Between Metacognitive Beliefs and Salivary Cortisol, BDNF, and NDNF Levels: A Cross‐Sectional Study
– S. Okur, B. Bayraktar, F. Tosun Köse, Brain and Behavior, 15(12), e71063, 2025

Hendry Ramly | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Hendry Ramly | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Fiona Stanley | Australia

Dr. Hendry Ramly is a clinician–researcher with advanced training in general medicine, cardiology, and intensive care medicine, and a focused academic interest in non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and post-resuscitation care. His research is directly informed by frontline clinical practice across acute medicine, ICU, and cardiology, where he manages critically ill patients following cardiac arrest. Dr. Ramly’s primary research examines cardiovascular management strategies after return of spontaneous circulation, with particular emphasis on haemodynamic stabilisation, coronary pathology, and the timing and utility of urgent coronary angiography. Neurological outcomes are included as standard clinical endpoints, while the central focus remains on cardiovascular determinants of survival and in-hospital mortality. He is lead author of a retrospective observational cohort study published in Heart, Lung and Circulation (2025), evaluating outcomes of non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest at a tertiary centre. His additional audit work includes thoracic surgical outcomes, geriatric referral pathways, and procedural adequacy in respiratory medicine. Through clinically driven research and multidisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Ramly aims to refine evidence-based pathways that improve survival, decision-making, and quality of care for patients following cardiac arrest.


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Rachna Garg | Cognitive Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

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Ms. Rachna Garg | Cognitive Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

Ms. Rachna Garg | Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies under GGSIPU | India

Ms. Rachna Garg is an accomplished Assistant Professor and Psychologist at Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies, Delhi, bringing over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and psychological training. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology from Amity University, Gwalior, with a research focus on elderly mental health, resilience, and mindfulness-based cognitive interventions. She holds dual MBAs in Human Resource Management and Marketing, an MA in Psychology, and a B.Com (Hons) from Delhi University, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary background. Her scholarly output includes multiple international publications, book chapters, and research papers indexed in SCOPUS, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE. She has authored four book chapters with ISBNs and completed two major research projects on elderly mental health, alongside an ongoing Ph.D. empirical study. Her contributions extend to extensive training programs for MCD, NDMC, DIET, and SCERT educators, where she has delivered modules on communication, conflict management, learning disabilities, and sexual literacy. She has served as Convener for a notable Faculty Development Program on Indian Knowledge Systems. With an h-index of 1, a total of 10 documents, and 5 citations across ResearchGate and Google Scholar, she continues to advance impactful psychological research. She also holds editorial and reviewer roles in multiple reputed journals.

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Garg, R. (2025, October 9). Rewiring the aging mind: A randomized controlled trial on the transformative impact of mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy on depression and anxiety. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health.

Garg, R. (2025, September 13). Group-based mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral intervention for enhancing resilience and preventing depression and anxiety in at-risk elderly: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy.

Garg, R. (2025, July 2). Evaluating the impact of mindfulness practices on depression, anxiety, and stress in geriatric populations: A randomized control trial. The Learning Curve, (ISSN 2321-7057).

Garg, R., Awasthi, S., & Gupta, N. (2025, January 2). The role of a 10-week mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention in managing depression, anxiety, and stress among the elderly: A quasi-experimental study. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14(21s). https://doi.org/10.63682/jns.v14i21s.5344

Garg, R., Awasthi, S., & Gupta, N. (2024, November). Mindfulness meets aging: The transformative power of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral interventions for mental health in the golden years. Indian Journal of Psychology, (ISSN 0019-5553).