Eleonora Bieber | Developmental Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eleonora Bieber | Developmental Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Eleonora Bieber | IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris | Italy

Dr. Eleonora Bieber is a highly experienced neurodevelopmental disorder therapist and biomedical scientist based in Livorno, Italy, with over 15 years of expertise in pediatric neurorehabilitation, higher education, and clinical research. Her professional work integrates clinical practice with academic innovation, focusing on motor learning and imitation processes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Coordination Disorders (DCD). At the IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation in Pisa, she has played a key role in conducting clinical evaluations, designing individualized rehabilitation programs, and leading research initiatives that bridge clinical and academic environments. Her involvement in cutting-edge projects, such as INNOVATivE Technologies in Neurorehabilitation and the Artificial Intelligence and Cerebral Palsy (AINCP) project, underscores her commitment to technological innovation in neurorehabilitation. With strong skills in research design, SPSS-based data analysis, and interdisciplinary coordination, Dr. Bieber continues to contribute significantly to advancing evidence-based practices in neurodevelopmental therapy. Her scholarly impact includes 5 publications, 78 citations, and an h-index of 4, reflecting her influence in the field of neurodevelopmental research and her dedication to improving therapeutic outcomes for children through collaborative, technology-enhanced approaches.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Bieber, E., Smits-Engelsman, B. C. M., Sgandurra, G., Martini, G., Guzzetta, A., Cioni, G., Feys, H., & Klingels, K. (2023). Insights on action observation and imitation abilities in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder and typically developing children. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 136, 104556.

Bieber, E., Smits-Engelsman, B. C. M., Sgandurra, G., Di Gregorio, F., Guzzetta, A., Cioni, G., Feys, H., & Klingels, K. (2021). A new protocol for assessing action observation and imitation abilities in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A feasibility and reliability study. Human Movement Science, 78, 102717.

Buchignani, B., Beani, E., Pomeroy, V., Iacono, O., Sicola, E., Perazza, S., Bieber, E., Feys, H., Klingels, K., & Cioni, G. (2019). Action observation training for rehabilitation in brain injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Neurology, 19, 186.

Bieber, E., Smits-Engelsman, B. C. M., Sgandurra, G., Cioni, G., Feys, H., Guzzetta, A., & Klingels, K. (2016). Manual function outcome measures in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD): Systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 55, 53–63.

Maria -Camelia Stancioaica | Clinical Neuroscience |

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Ms. Maria -Camelia Stancioaica | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Maria -Camelia Stancioaica | Fundeni Clinical Hospital | Romania

Dr. Maria Camelia Stăncioaica is a dedicated Romanian hematologist affiliated with the Fundeni Clinical Institute in Bucharest, where she serves as the Acute Leukemia Program Coordinator. She holds an M.D. in Clinical Hematology and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the Carol Davila University of Medicine. Her professional development includes international experience through observership at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA and an internship at Pitié–Salpêtrière Hospital in France. Dr. Stăncioaica has contributed to advancing hematologic research through publications addressing acute leukemia, fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, and targeted therapies in acute myeloid leukemia. Her notable works include studies on FLT3 inhibitors, differentiation syndrome in pregnancy, and invasive fusariosis outbreaks. Actively engaged in global scientific dialogue, she has been a speaker and session chair at prominent hematology conferences across Europe. She also participates in several clinical trials as both principal and subinvestigator, focusing on novel therapeutic strategies in leukemia management. Dr. Stăncioaica’s research achievements are reflected in her 21 citations, 2 h-index, and 1 i10-index, underscoring her growing influence in clinical hematology. She is a member of the European Hematology Association and the Romanian Society of Hematology, contributing to both national and international medical communities.

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Featured Publications

1. Ghiaur, A., Doran, C., Gaman, M. A., Ionescu, B., Tatic, A., Cirstea, M., … Stancioaica, M. C. (2024). Acute promyelocytic leukemia: Review of complications related to all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide therapy. Cancers, 16(6), 1160.

2. Mohorea‐Neata, A. L., Ghita, M. C., Moroti, R., Ghiaur, A., Ionescu, B., Tatic, A., … Stancioaica, M. C. (2023). Invasive fusariosis in acute leukaemia patients—An outbreak in the haematology ward. Mycoses, 66(8), 705–710.

3. Droc, G., Stancioaica, M. C., Soare, C. G., Stefan, M. G., Ingustu, D., Martac, C., … Ghiaur, A. (2023). Acute promyelocytic leukemia and severe differentiation syndrome in pregnancy—A management challenge. Life, 13(5), 1141.

4. Coriu, D., & Stancioaica, M. C. (2023). Moving low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes from humans to mice: Is it truly that simple? Haematologica, 109(1), 8.

5. Stancioaica, M. C., Coriu, D., & Ghiaur, G. (2025). FLT3: A 35-year voyage from discovery to the next generation of targeted therapy in AML. Cancers.

Chun-An Cheng | Translational Neuroscience | Lifetime achievement Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Chun-An Cheng | Translational Neuroscience | Lifetime achievement Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chun-An Cheng | Tri-Service General Hospital | Taiwan

Assistant Professor Dr. Chun-An Cheng is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the Tri-Service General Hospital, Taiwan, known for his significant contributions to medical and clinical research. He has authored 73 scholarly documents, which have collectively garnered 658 citations across 620 publications, reflecting the wide impact and recognition of his scientific work. With an h-index of 14, Dr. Cheng has demonstrated consistent research productivity and influence within his field. His research encompasses multidisciplinary areas in clinical medicine, focusing on advancing diagnostic methodologies, therapeutic innovations, and patient-centered healthcare strategies. Through his collaborations and publications, Dr. Cheng has contributed to improving the understanding of complex medical conditions and enhancing evidence-based clinical practices. His dedication to translational research bridges the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications, reinforcing his role as a key figure in the Taiwanese medical research community. Dr. Cheng continues to drive impactful studies that promote innovation, patient safety, and improved health outcomes, positioning him as a leading voice in contemporary clinical science.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Research Gate

Featured Publications

  • (2025). Effects of exposure to air pollution and cold weather on acute myocardial infarction mortality. Atmosphere.

  • (2025). The risk of ischemic stroke in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atrial fibrillation. Life.

  •  (2024). Increased risk of psychiatric disorder in patients with hearing loss: A nationwide population-based cohort study. Journal of Translational Medicine.

  • (2024). Diabetes mellitus and gynecological and inflammation disorders increased the risk of pregnancy loss in a population study. Life.

  • (2024). The influence of fine particulate matter and cold weather on emergency room interventions for childhood asthma. Life.

  • (2024). Impact of foodborne disease in Taiwan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicina (Lithuania).

  • (2024). Analyzing COVID-19 and air pollution effects on pediatric asthma emergency room visits in Taiwan. Toxics.

Tatsuya Yamasoba | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Tatsuya Yamasoba | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Tatsuya Yamasoba | University of Tokyo | Japan

Dr. Tatsuya Yamasoba is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo and Director of Tokyo Teishin Hospital, recognized internationally for his contributions to otology, neurotology, laryngology, and clinical neuroscience. He has published over 500 scientific papers in leading journals such as Science, Nature Chemistry, Nature Nanotechnology, Neuron, PNAS, and Neurology. His research focuses on regenerative medicine for sensorineural hearing loss, vestibular dysfunction, and dysphagia management in neurodegenerative diseases. With a citation index of over 24,150, an h-index of 75, and an i10-index of 353, his work has significantly advanced understanding and treatment of auditory and balance disorders. He has developed surgical techniques for severe hearing loss, pioneered galvanic vestibular stimulation therapy for disequilibrium, and improved aspiration prevention surgeries. Dr. Yamasoba has served as Editor-in-Chief of Auris Nasus Larynx and Associate Editor for ORL Journal and npj Aging and Mechanisms of Disease. He collaborates with leading research institutions including the University of Michigan and the University of California, Davis. His professional memberships include the International Federation of ORL Societies and the Asia Oceania Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Society, reflecting his leadership and influence in advancing otolaryngology and auditory neuroscience globally.

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Featured Publications

Kujoth, G. C., Hiona, A., Pugh, T. D., Someya, S., Panzer, K., Wohlgemuth, S. E., et al. (2005). Mitochondrial DNA mutations, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in mammalian aging. Science, 309(5733), 481–484.

Tokunaga, T., Sakashita, M., Haruna, T., Asaka, D., Takeno, S., Ikeda, H., et al. (2015). Novel scoring system and algorithm for classifying chronic rhinosinusitis: The JESREC study. Allergy, 70(8), 995–1003.

Yamasoba, T., Lin, F. R., Someya, S., Kashio, A., Sakamoto, T., & Kondo, K. (2013). Current concepts in age-related hearing loss: Epidemiology and mechanistic pathways. Hearing Research, 303, 30–38.

Le Prell, C. G., Yamashita, D., Minami, S. B., Yamasoba, T., & Miller, J. M. (2007). Mechanisms of noise-induced hearing loss indicate multiple methods of prevention. Hearing Research, 226(1–2), 22–43.

Umezawa, K., Yoshida, M., Kamiya, M., Yamasoba, T., & Urano, Y. (2017). Rational design of reversible fluorescent probes for live-cell imaging and quantification of fast glutathione dynamics. Nature Chemistry, 9(3), 279–286.

Matsumoto, Y., Nichols, J. W., Toh, K., Nomoto, T., Cabral, H., Miura, Y., et al. (2016). Vascular bursts enhance permeability of tumour blood vessels and improve nanoparticle delivery. Nature Nanotechnology, 11(6), 533–538.

Iwasaki, S., & Yamasoba, T. (2014). Dizziness and imbalance in the elderly: Age-related decline in the vestibular system. Aging and Disease, 6(1), 38–47.

Someya, S., Xu, J., Kondo, K., Ding, D., Salvi, R. J., Yamasoba, T., Rabinovitch, P. S., et al. (2009). Age-related hearing loss in C57BL/6J mice is mediated by Bak-dependent mitochondrial apoptosis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 106(46), 19432–19437.

Victoria Carter | Emerging Areas in Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Victoria Carter | Emerging Areas in Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Victoria Carter | VCA West Coast Vet Hospital | United States

Victoria Carter is a highly skilled small-animal internal-medicine clinician and researcher whose diverse training and leadership reflect her commitment to veterinary excellence. After earning a BSc (Hons) in Biological Science from the University of Guelph in Canada, followed by a DVMS (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery) from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh (where she received multiple awards including the CEVA Dermatology Prize and the Outstanding Student Leadership Award), she completed internships, a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania – Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, and now serves as one of the lead internal medicine clinicians at the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital in Fountain Valley, CA. Her clinical repertoire includes advanced endoscopic procedures (gastroduodenoscopy, ileocolonoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy/vaginoscopy and tracheoscopy) and she is experienced in high-volume inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating across hospital services to tailor diagnostics and care plans for complex cases. Her research interests include immune-mediated diseases, such as primary immune-mediated neutropenia in the context of an earlier-diagnosed Evans syndrome in dogs (Carter & Silvestrini, Vet Rec Case Rep) and a retrospective international study on hypercobalaminaemic cats in progress under mentor Paolo Silvestrini MSc, PhD, DECVIM(CA). She has authored [DOCUMENTS-COUNT] publications, amassed [CITATIONS-COUNT] citations, and holds an h-index of [H-INDEX]. A native Canadian, fluent in English and French, she brings strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills — especially in high-pressure environments — and fosters a positive, collaborative veterinary team culture while building excellent relationships with clients and patients.

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Featured Publication

Carter, V., & Silvestrini, P. (2025, September 24). Primary immune‐mediated neutropenia as part of a relapse of previously diagnosed Evans syndrome in a dog. Veterinary Record Case Reports.

Wenxin Deng | Social and Cultural Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wenxin Deng | Social and Cultural Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenxin Deng | Soochow University | China

Dr. Wenxin Deng is a distinguished researcher at Soochow University, China, recognized for her contributions to the scientific community through impactful research publications and scholarly influence. She has authored 4 research documents that collectively have been cited in 43 other academic works, reflecting the growing recognition of her research contributions. With an h-index of 3, Dr. Deng’s scholarly output demonstrates both productivity and citation impact within her field. Her research is characterized by a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation across interdisciplinary areas. Through her publications, Dr. Deng has contributed valuable insights that have informed and guided ongoing investigations in her domain. Her academic efforts underscore a dedication to excellence, intellectual curiosity, and the continuous pursuit of solutions to complex scientific challenges. At Soochow University, she continues to play an active role in research development, mentoring, and collaboration, reinforcing her position as a promising academic contributing to China’s and the global scientific community’s advancement.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Deng, W. (2025). AI and knowledge sharing in team performance: Emotional intelligence as the mediator between coordination and performance. Sustainable Futures.

Deng, W., & Jiang, M. (2025). A multilevel fuzzy AHP model for green furniture evaluation: Enhancing resource efficiency and circular design through lifecycle integration. Systems.

Jiang, M., Deng, W., & Lin, H. (2024). Sustainability through biomimicry: A comprehensive review of bionic design applications. Biomimetics.

Jane Paulsen | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Jane Paulsen | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jane Paulsen | University of Wisconsin Madison | United States

Dr. Jane S. Paulsen, Ph.D., is a Professor of Neurology and Vice Chair for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she also contributes to the Department of Neurosciences Graduate Program. Her expertise lies in cognitive, psychiatric, and imaging correlates of neuropsychiatric disorders, with a strong focus on the early detection of brain diseases and the development of innovative methods for clinical trials. She has significantly advanced the understanding of genetic discrimination and the discovery and validation of biological and clinical markers of brain disease, incorporating neuroimaging and omics-based outcomes into her research. Dr. Paulsen completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Iowa, followed by postdoctoral training in Neuropsychology at the University of California, San Diego, where she worked on Alzheimer’s and geriatric psychiatry research. Over her career, she has held key positions including Director of the Huntington’s Disease Clinical Research Program at UCSD and has contributed extensively to advancing neuropsychological research and clinical applications. Her scholarly impact includes 4 published documents, 78 citations from 77 documents, and an h-index of 3, reflecting her influence in the fields of neurology, neuropsychology, and cognitive neuroscience.

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Featured Publications

Sachdev, P. S., Blacker, D., Blazer, D. G., Ganguli, M., Jeste, D. V., Paulsen, J. S., & Petersen, R. C. (2014). Classifying neurocognitive disorders: The DSM-5 approach. Nature Reviews Neurology, 10(11), 634–642.

Ross, C. A., Aylward, E. H., Wild, E. J., Langbehn, D. R., Long, J. D., Warner, J. H., & Paulsen, J. S. (2014). Huntington disease: Natural history, biomarkers and prospects for therapeutics. Nature Reviews Neurology, 10(4), 204–216.

Paulsen, J. S., Langbehn, D. R., Stout, J. C., Aylward, E., Ross, C. A., Nance, M., & Shoulson, I. (2008). Detection of Huntington’s disease decades before diagnosis: The Predict-HD study. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 79(8), 874–880.

Langbehn, D. R., Brinkman, R. R., Falush, D., Paulsen, J. S., Hayden, M. R., & International Huntington’s Disease Collaborative Group. (2004). A new model for prediction of the age of onset and penetrance for Huntington’s disease based on CAG length. Clinical Genetics, 65(4), 267–277.

Levy, M. L., Cummings, J. L., Fairbanks, L. A., Masterman, D., Miller, B. L., Craig, A. H., & Paulsen, J. S. (1998). Apathy is not depression. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 10(3), 314–319.

Sachdev, P., Kalaria, R., O’Brien, J., Skoog, I., Alladi, S., Black, S. E., Blacker, D., & Paulsen, J. S. (2014). Diagnostic criteria for vascular cognitive disorders: A VASCOG statement. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 28(3), 206–218.

Palmer, B. W., Heaton, R. K., Paulsen, J. S., Kuck, J., Braff, D., Harris, M. J., & Zisook, S. (1997). Is it possible to be schizophrenic yet neuropsychologically normal? Neuropsychology, 11(3), 437–446.

Plis, S. M., Hjelm, D. R., Salakhutdinov, R., Allen, E. A., Bockholt, H. J., Long, J. D., & Calhoun, V. D. (2014). Deep learning for neuroimaging: A validation study. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 8, 229.

Mohamed, S., Paulsen, J. S., O’Leary, D., Arndt, S., & Andreasen, N. (1999). Generalized cognitive deficits in schizophrenia: A study of first-episode patients. Archives of General Psychiatry, 56(8), 749–754.

Paulsen, J. S., Ready, R. E., Hamilton, J. M., Mega, M. S., & Cummings, J. L. (2001). Neuropsychiatric aspects of Huntington’s disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 71(3), 310–314.

Kareem Al-Khalil | Cognitive Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kareem Al-Khalil | Cognitive Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kareem Al-Khalil | University of Wisconsin – Madison | United States

Kareem I. Al-Khalil is a Multimodal Imaging Scientist at the Institute on Aging, University of Wisconsin-Madison, with extensive expertise in human development, family sciences, and neuroscience. He earned his Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Sciences, focusing on differences in brain activation and connectivity among college students with varying mathematical abilities, and holds dual M.Sc. degrees in Psychology and Experimental Psychology, as well as a B.Sc. in Biology. His professional trajectory spans postdoctoral research and associate positions at Duke University School of Medicine and the Mind Research Network, where he contributed to understanding neurocognitive processes in psychiatric and behavioral contexts. He has also served as a research analyst, teaching assistant, and graduate instructor, gaining substantial experience in experimental design, psychometrics, and cognitive neuroscience. Al-Khalil’s research contributions include peer-reviewed publications on connectomics, brain network disruption in HIV and substance use, and structural connectivity alterations associated with chronic cannabis use. His work has garnered a total of 201 citations, with an h-index of 8 and an i10-index of 7, reflecting his influence in the fields of cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging. Through his research, he advances understanding of brain function, network connectivity, and cognitive processes in health and disease, integrating behavioral science with multimodal imaging approaches.

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Featured Publications

Al-Khalil, K., Vakamudi, K., Witkiewitz, K., & Claus, E. D. (2021). Neural correlates of alcohol use disorder severity among nontreatment‐seeking heavy drinkers: An examination of the incentive salience and negative emotionality domains of the … Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 45(6), 1200–1214.

Hou, J., Rajmohan, R., Fang, D., Kashfi, K., Al-Khalil, K., Yang, J., & Westney, W. (2017). Mirror neuron activation of musicians and non-musicians in response to motion captured piano performances. Brain and Cognition, 115, 47–55.

Niehuis, S., Reifman, A., Al-Khalil, K., Oldham, C. R., Fang, D., & O’Boyle, M. (2019). Functional magnetic resonance imaging activation in response to prompts of romantically disillusioning events. Personal Relationships, 26(2), 209–231.

Gonzales, J. U., James, C. R., Yang, H. S., Jensen, D., Atkins, L., & Thompson, B. J. (2016). Different cognitive functions discriminate gait performance in younger and older women: A pilot study. Gait & Posture, 50, 89–95.

Calderon-Delgado, L., Barrera-Valencia, M., Noriega, I., & Al-Khalil, K. (2020). Implicit processing of emotional words by children with post-traumatic stress disorder: An fMRI investigation. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 20(1), 46–53.

Noriega, I., Trejos-Castillo, E., Chae, Y., & Calderon-Delgado, L. (2021). Emotional memory processing in post‐traumatic stress disorder affected Colombian youth. International Journal of Psychology, 56(3), 387–393.

Kashfi, K., Al-Khalil, K., Hou, J., Fang, D., Anderson, R., Rajmohan, R., & Syapin, P. (2017). Hyper-brain connectivity in binge drinking college students: A diffusion tensor imaging study. Neurocase, 23(3–4), 179–186.

Kashfi, K., Fang, D., Hou, J., Al-Khalil, K., Anderson, R., Syapin, P. J., & O’Boyle, M. W. (2017). Spatial attention in binge-drinking and moderate-drinking college students: An fMRI investigation. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 35(3), 260–278.

Swartz, M., Burton, F., Vakamudi, K., Al-Khalil, K., Witkiewitz, K., & Claus, E. D. (2021). Age dependent neural correlates of inhibition and control mechanisms in moderate to heavy drinkers. NeuroImage: Clinical, 32, 102875.

Yue Ding | Cognitive Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yue Ding | Cognitive Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yue Ding | Shanghai Mental Health Center | China

Dr. Yue Ding is a distinguished neuroscientist and biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the neural mechanisms of music and rhythm-based interventions for affective and anxiety disorders, particularly in children and adolescents. With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Tsinghua University and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Dalian University of Technology, Dr. Ding has extensive experience in both academic and industry settings, including leadership roles at Shanghai Mental Health Center, AI Institute at iFlytek, and Nielsen Consumer LLC, as well as a visiting scholar position at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Ding’s research integrates neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality to develop personalized interventions, including closed-loop music therapies, rhythm interactive training, and controllable music generation models, supported by numerous national and municipal grants. His work also explores neural oscillations in depression and anxiety, taste perception, and language impairments in Alzheimer’s patients. He is actively involved in professional organizations, including the Art Psychotherapy Committee, Music Psychology Committee, and editorial boards of prominent journals such as Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Psychiatry. With 17 published documents, Dr. Ding has garnered 228 citations and holds an h-index of 8, reflecting his influential contributions to the fields of neuroscience, neuroengineering, and mental health research.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | Linked In

Featured Publications

Ding, Y., Hu, X., Li, J., Ye, J., Wang, F., & Zhang, D. (2018). What makes a champion: The behavioral and neural correlates of expertise in multiplayer online battle arena games. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 34(8), 682–694.

Ding, Y., Hu, X., Xia, Z., Liu, Y. J., & Zhang, D. (2021). Inter-brain EEG feature extraction and analysis for continuous implicit emotion tagging during video watching. IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, 12(1), 92–102.

Ding, Y., Zhang, Y., Zhou, W., Ling, Z., Huang, J., Hong, B., & Wang, X. (2019). Neural correlates of music listening and recall in the human brain. Journal of Neuroscience, 39(41), 8112–8123.

Ding, Y., Chu, Y., Liu, M., Ling, Z., Wang, S., Li, X., & Li, Y. (2022). Fully automated discrimination of Alzheimer’s disease using resting-state electroencephalography signals. Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery, 12(2), 1063–1077.

Ding, Y., Gray, K., Forrence, A., Wang, X., & Huang, J. (2018). A behavioral study on tonal working memory in musicians and non-musicians. PLOS ONE, 13(8), e0201765.

Zhang, Y., Ding, Y., Huang, J., Zhou, W., Ling, Z., Hong, B., & Wang, X. (2021). Hierarchical cortical networks of “voice patches” for processing voices in human brain. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 118(44), e2103518118.

Efstratios Stylianos Pyrgelis | Neurochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Efstratios Stylianos Pyrgelis | Neurochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Efstratios Stylianos Pyrgelis | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece

Dr. Efstratios-Stylianos Pyrgelis is a distinguished Neurologist and Ph.D. scholar affiliated with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His extensive research contributions span neurochemistry, neuroimaging, and normal pressure hydrocephalus, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing clinical neuroscience. With over 40 published articles in SCI- and Scopus-indexed journals and authorship of 4 international medical books, Dr. Pyrgelis has established a strong academic footprint. His scholarly influence is demonstrated by a total of 510 citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 12, as recorded on Google Scholar. As a Review Editor for Frontiers in Neurology and Guest Editor for Diagnostics, he plays a pivotal role in shaping contemporary neurological research. He collaborates with the CNS Alliance Research Group and maintains professional memberships with the Greek Neurologic Society and the Medical Association of Chios. Beyond academia, he has contributed to consultancy projects linking research with clinical applications. Through his innovative work and international collaborations, Dr. Pyrgelis continues to contribute significantly to the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders, reinforcing his reputation as one of Greece’s leading researchers in the field of neuroscience.

Profiles: Orcid | Research Gate

Featured Publications

Pyrgelis, E.-S., Paraskevas, G. P., Constantinides, V. C., Boufidou, F., Stefanis, L., & Kapaki, E. (2024). In vivo prevalence of beta-amyloid pathology and Alzheimer’s disease co-pathology in idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus—Association with neuropsychological features. Biomedicines, 12(8), 1898.

Pyrgelis, E.-S., Paraskevas, G. P., Constantinides, V. C., Boufidou, F., Papaioannou, M., Stefanis, L., & Kapaki, E. (2023). Alzheimer’s disease CSF biomarkers as possible indicators of tap-test response in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Brain Sciences, 13(11), 1593.

Angelopoulou, E., Pyrgelis, E.-S., Ahire, C., Suman, P., Mishra, A., & Piperi, C. (2023). Functional implications of protein arginine methyltransferases (PRMTs) in neurodegenerative diseases. Biology, 12(9), 1257.

Pyrgelis, E.-S., Velonakis, G., Papageorgiou, S. G., Stefanis, L., Kapaki, E., & Constantinides, V. C. (2023). Imaging markers for normal pressure hydrocephalus: An overview. Biomedicines, 11(5), 1265.

Constantinides, V. C., Paraskevas, G. P., Boufidou, F., Bourbouli, M., Pyrgelis, E.-S., Stefanis, L., & Kapaki, E. (2023). CSF Aβ42 and Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio in Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementias. Diagnostics, 13(4), 783.

Constantinides, V. C., Boufidou, F., Bourbouli, M., Pyrgelis, E.-S., Ghika, A., Koros, C., Liakakis, G., Papageorgiou, S., Stefanis, L., Paraskevas, G. P., et al. (2023). Application of the AT(N) and other CSF classification systems in behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia. Diagnostics, 13(3), 332.

Angelopoulou, E., Pyrgelis, E.-S., & Piperi, C. (2022). Emerging potential of the phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor ibudilast for neurodegenerative diseases: An update on preclinical and clinical evidence. Molecules, 27(23), 8448.