Hui Zhang | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hui Zhang | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hui Zhang | Northwestern University | United States

Hui Zhang is a Professor in the Division of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he also holds appointments at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Center for Epidemiology and Population Health. he serves as Director of the Northwestern Brain Tumor SPORE Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core and leads the Biostatistics and Data Management Core at the Mesulam Center. With a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Rochester, her academic foundation spans pharmacology, neurophysiology, and biology, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in biostatistics and biomedical research. His previous experience includes research roles at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she contributed significantly to clinical and statistical protocol development. Professor Zhang’s work focuses on statistical methodologies for cancer and neurological disease research, data integration, and bioinformatics applications. he is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Statistical Association and the International Chinese Statistical Association. A highly cited researcher, she has accumulated over 11,422 citations, an h-index of 43, and an i10-index of 100, demonstrating her substantial impact and leadership in the fields of biostatistics and medical data science.

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Featured Publications

Moss, A. J., Hall, W. J., Cannom, D. S., Klein, H., Brown, M. W., Daubert, J. P., et al. (2009). Cardiac-resynchronization therapy for the prevention of heart-failure events. New England Journal of Medicine, 361(14), 1329–1338.

Gunzler, D., Chen, T., Wu, P., & Zhang, H. (2013). Introduction to mediation analysis with structural equation modeling. Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry, 25(6), 390–394.

Wan, T., Jun, H. U., Pan, W. U., & Hua, H. E. (2015). Kappa coefficient: A popular measure of rater agreement. Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry, 27(1), 62–67.

Pu, J., Wang, S., Yin, Y., Zhang, G., Carter, R. A., Wang, J., Xu, G., Sun, H., Wang, M., et al. (2015). Evolution of the H9N2 influenza genotype that facilitated the genesis of the novel H7N9 virus. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(2), 548–553.

Guy, C. S., Vignali, K. M., Temirov, J., Bettini, M. L., Overacre, A. E., Smeltzer, M., et al. (2013). Distinct TCR signaling pathways drive proliferation and cytokine production in T cells. Nature Immunology, 14(3), 262–270.

Shen, S., Chen, X., Cai, J., Yu, J., Gao, J., Hu, S., Zhai, X., Liang, C., Ju, X., Jiang, H., et al. (2020). Effect of dasatinib vs imatinib in the treatment of pediatric Philadelphia chromosome–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncology, 6(3), 358–366.

Sonabend, A. M., Gould, A., Amidei, C., Ward, R., Schmidt, K. A., Zhang, D. Y., et al. (2023). Repeated blood–brain barrier opening with an implantable ultrasound device for delivery of albumin-bound paclitaxel in patients with recurrent glioblastoma: A phase 1 trial. The Lancet Oncology, 24(5), 509–522.

Carmen Berenguer | Behavioral Neuroscience | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carmen Berenguer | Behavioral Neuroscience | Women Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carmen Berenguer | Universitat de Valencia | Spain

Dr. Carmen Berenguer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the University of Valencia. She holds a degree in Psychology, a Master’s in Cognitive Neuroscience and Special Educational Needs, and a Ph.D. in Psychology with the distinction of Cum Laude and International Doctorate from the same university. Her research has consistently focused on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), exploring cognitive, social, communication, and learning dimensions. In recent years, she has extended her work to examine comorbid conditions such as sleep difficulties and to design psychosocial intervention programs for families of children with ASD and ADHD. Dr. Berenguer has completed or participated in nine research projects and authored 20 books. She holds two patents related to psychosocial programs and augmented reality applications for educational and therapeutic purposes. With 54 published documents, her work has been cited in 994 scientific papers, accumulating a total of 1,077 citations and achieving an h-index of 17, reflecting her significant impact in developmental psychology and neurodevelopmental research.

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Featured Publications

(2025). Characteristics, motivations and attitudes of students using ChatGPT and other language model-based chatbots in higher education. Education and Information Technologies.

(2025). Parenting stress in autistic and ADHD children: Implications of social support and child characteristics. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

(2025). Sleep disturbances in autistic children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

(2025). Augmented reality and learning-cognitive outcomes in autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review.

(2025). Occupational stress, burnout, and job satisfaction amongst Spanish speech-language pathologists. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology.

William Blumentals | Clinical Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. William Blumentals | Clinical Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. William Blumentals | Sanofi | United States

Dr. William A. Blumentals is an accomplished epidemiologist and pharmaceutical executive recognized for his leadership in pharmacoepidemiology, real-world evidence generation, and global health outcomes research. He serves as Associate Vice President and Head of Specialty Care Pharmacoepidemiology at Sanofi in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he oversees a multinational team of epidemiologists across the United States and Europe, driving innovation in inflammation, immunology, oncology, and rare disease research. With a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of South Florida, along with advanced degrees in Statistics, Epidemiology, and Biology, Dr. Blumentals has held senior positions at leading organizations including Shire Pharmaceuticals, Shionogi Inc., and Hoffmann-La Roche. His expertise spans strategic development of large-scale observational studies, organizational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize evidence-based decision-making in healthcare. As a thought leader in real-world evidence and outcomes research, he has contributed significantly to advancing global epidemiological practices. Dr. Blumentals has authored 36 scientific documents, accumulated 1,594 citations from 1,463 documents, and holds an h-index of 23, reflecting his strong scientific influence and impact in epidemiology and pharmaceutical research.

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Featured Publications

Multiple sclerosis and the association with inflammatory bowel disease: Results from a retrospective cohort study. (2025). Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.


Cytokine release syndrome risk model with T-cell engaging therapies. (2025). Cytotherapy.


Evaluating the accuracy of responses by large language models for information on disease epidemiology. (2025). Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety.

Kushal J | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Kushal J | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kushal J |  Acharya and B M Reddy College of Pharmacy | India

Kushal J’s research focuses on pharmaceutical analysis, drug formulation, and healthcare innovation, reflecting a deep interest in bridging traditional and modern approaches to drug development. His work includes the formulation, development, and evaluation of an anti-acne serum using cow’s urine, a study that explores bioactive natural resources for dermatological applications. He has also contributed to analytical chemistry through his project on analytical method development and validation for identifying selected genotoxic impurities in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms by the RP-HPLC DAD method, presented at the JSS Pharmanecia International Research Conference. His academic training emphasizes analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, and dissolution testing, supported by a strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). He has further strengthened his theoretical foundation through certifications in Food Chemistry and Biomedical Research. Kushal’s growing research portfolio highlights his dedication to advancing pharmaceutical quality control, regulatory compliance, and innovation in formulation science. His goal is to apply analytical and formulation expertise toward developing safer, more effective, and sustainable pharmaceutical products, contributing to the evolving fields of pharmaceutical technology, analytical method development, and health informatics.

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Featured Publication

Kushal, J., Loganathan, C. G., Rajesh, R., Dutta, S., Paik, A., Dasgupta, A., Reddy, G. N. N., & Suchindar, A. (2025). Recent advances in quinoline derivatives: Biological and medicinal insights. ChemistrySelect.

Calixto Machado | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Calixto Machado | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Calixto Machado | Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery | Cuba

Calixto Machado is a Full Professor and Senior Researcher in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology at the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Havana, Cuba, and a Corresponding Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. He completed his medical degree, followed by specialist training in neurology and clinical neurophysiology, and then earned his PhD. Over four decades he has led pioneering research on disorders of consciousness, brain death, stroke, autism, autonomic nervous system disorders and the neurological sequelae of SARS-CoV-2. He has published nearly 700 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and authored seven books; his work is recognised internationally through numerous symposia and awards. His Google Scholar profile lists an h-index of 37, and over 24 000 citations across his published documents.

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Featured Publications:

Machado, C. (2025, September 9). Jahi McMath case: A comprehensive and updated narrative. World Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 14(3), 107513.

Machado, C. (2022). The Jahi McMath case: First detailed study of her brain. Neurology India, 70(5), 22–35.

Giacino, J. T., Ashwal, S., Childs, N., Cranford, R., Jennett, B., Katz, D. I., Kelly, J. P., & others. (2002). The minimally conscious state: Definition and diagnostic criteria. Neurology, 58(3), 349–353.

Sloan, M. A., Alexandrov, A. V., Tegeler, C. H., Spencer, M. P., Caplan, L. R., & others. (2004). Assessment: Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology, 62(9), 1468–1481.

Machado, C. (2002). Brain death worldwide: Accepted fact but no global consensus in diagnostic criteria. Neurology.

Machado, C. (2007). Cerebral response to patient’s own name in the vegetative and minimally conscious states. Neurology, 69(7), 708.

Machado, C., Korein, J., Ferrer, Y., Portela, L., & others. (2007). The concept of brain death did not evolve to benefit organ transplants. Journal of Medical Ethics, 33, 197–200.

Machado, C. (2007). The concept of brain death did not evolve to benefit organ transplants. In C. Machado (Ed.), Brain death: A reappraisal (pp. 1–20). Springer.

Machado, C. (2007). Brain death: A reappraisal. Springer Science & Business Media.

Machado, C. (2007). The first organ transplant from a brain-dead donor. In C. Machado (Ed.), Brain death: A reappraisal (pp. 1–20). Springer.

Machado, C. (2010). Diagnosis of brain death. Neurology International, 2(1), e2.

Graf, W. D., Miller, G., Epstein, L. G., & Rapin, I. (2017). The autism “epidemic”: Ethical, legal, and social issues in a developmental spectrum disorder. Neurology, 88(14), 1371–1380.

Machado, C., Korein, J., Aubert, E., Bosch, J., Alvarez, M. A., Rodríguez, R., & others. (2007). Recognizing a mother’s voice in the persistent vegetative state. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, 38(3), 124–126.

Lewis, A., Bernat, J. L., Blosser, S., Bonnie, R. J., Epstein, L. G., Hutchins, J., & others. (2018). An interdisciplinary response to contemporary concerns about brain death determination. Neurology, 90(9), 423–426.*

Seyyed Ali Zendehbad | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Seyyed Ali Zendehbad | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Seyyed Ali | Zendehbad University of Mazandaran | Iran

Dr. Seyyed Ali Zendehbad is a multidisciplinary researcher specializing in biomedical signal processing, cognitive computational neuroscience, and neurorehabilitation technologies. His research integrates deep learning, pattern recognition, and multimodal biological data modeling to enhance fatigue detection and neurorehabilitation systems. He has authored several peer-reviewed papers in reputable journals such as Scientific Reports, IEEE Access, Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research, and Healthcare Technology Letters, focusing on hybrid AI frameworks, EMG signal processing, and muscle synergy-based biofeedback mechanisms. Dr. Zendehbad’s work on developing intelligent rehabilitation systems, including his models like TraxVBF and FatigueNet, contributes to advancing telemonitoring and assistive technologies for neurological recovery. His scholarly output includes more than 25 documents, over 600 citations, and an h-index of 12, reflecting his growing impact in computational neuroscience and biomedical engineering. Recognized for innovation, he has achieved first-place awards in multiple national startup competitions and was honored with the Best Poster Award at the Congress of Neurology and Clinical Electrophysiology of Iran. As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Mazandaran, his ongoing work emphasizes integrating trustworthy AI into telehealth systems, promoting equitable and efficient digital healthcare delivery through interdisciplinary research and technological innovation.

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Featured Publications

1. Mazrooei Rad, E., Mazinani, S. M., & Zendehbad, S. A. (2025). Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease using non-linear features of ERP signals through a hybrid attention-based CNN-LSTM model. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update, 5, 100192.

2. Zendehbad, S. A., Sharifi Razavi, A., Tabrizi, N., & Sedaghat, Z. (2025). A systematic review of artificial intelligence techniques based on electroencephalography analysis in the diagnosis of epilepsy disorders: A clinical perspective. Epilepsy Research, 207, 107582.

3. Mazrooei Rad, E., Zendehbad, S. A., & Hosseinzadeh, V. (2025). Fetal QRS complex detection based on adaptive filters and peak detection. Research on Biomedical Engineering, 41(3), 424–438.

4. Zendehbad, S. A., Ghasemi, J., & Samsami Khodadad, F. (2025). FatigueNet: A hybrid graph neural network and transformer framework for real-time multimodal fatigue detection. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 640.

5. Safdel, A., Zendehbad, S. A., & Ghasemi, J. (2025). Advanced deep learning approaches for accurate and efficient suspicious behavior detection in surveillance videos. Computational Sciences and Engineering, 21(2), 1099.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.