Firas Abdollah | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Firas Abdollah | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr Firas Abdollah,Henry Ford Health,United States

Dr. Firas Abdollah is a Clinical Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Academic and Research at the Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital. With dual citizenship in the USA and Italy, he has a distinguished career in urologic oncology and robotic surgery. He specializes in the epidemiology of urologic cancers and the development of predictive tools for cancer outcomes. He has held research and faculty positions at leading institutions, including Wayne State University and Michigan State University. His extensive contributions to urology have earned him numerous awards, and his research has been published in top-tier journals. Dr. Abdollah is also a medical consultant for Intuitive Surgical Inc.

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr Firas Abdollah began his academic journey at Al Mutamayizeen Secondary School in Baghdad, Iraq, where he completed his Bachelor of Science between 1995 and 1997. He then pursued a Doctor of Medicine degree at the College of Medicine, Baghdad University, graduating in 2003. Following his medical education, he underwent extensive training through internships and residency at San-Raffaele Hospital, University Vita-Salute, in Milan, Italy, from 2004 to 2012. Further advancing his expertise, he completed a prestigious Fellowship in Robotic Urologic Oncology at the Henry Ford Hospital, Vattikuti Urology Institute, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, from 2015 to 2018.

Experience

Associate Professor at Wayne State University, a position he has held since 2020, and also serves as Vice-Chair of Academic and Research at the Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital. In addition, he has been a Clinical Associate Professor at Michigan State University since 2022. His extensive experience in medical consulting includes his current role at Intuitive Surgical Inc., California, starting in 2024. Previously, he was a Medical Consultant for the Department of Urology at the Academic Hospital San Raffaele in Milan, Italy, from 2011 to 2013, and served as a Medical Consultant and Advisor for GenomeDx Biosciences in Vancouver, Canada, from 2014 to 2020. His collaboration with KOELIS Inc. in Delaware lasted from 2022 to 2024 through a consulting and research agreement. Dr. [Name] has also been actively involved in research, having worked as a Research Investigator at Henry Ford Hospital, focusing on prognostic models for prostate and bladder cancers from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he contributed to cancer prognostics and health outcomes research at the University of Montreal in 2010.

Awards & Honors

  • Best Poster Award – Società Italiana di Urologia Annual Congress (2007)
  • Best of AUA/JUA Meeting Award – AUA Annual Meeting, Washington DC (2011)
  • Best Paper – European Urology Resident Corner (2012)
  • Best Poster Award – European Association of Urology Congress (2012, 2013, 2014, 2018)
  • Excellence in Research Award – Southeast Michigan Center for Medical Education (2017)
  • Top 1% in Field for Peer Reviews – Publons (2017)
  • First Place, Fellow Clinical Research – European Association of Urology Congress (2018)

 

Research Focus

  • Epidemiology of Urologic-Oncology Diseases
  • Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testicular, and Penile Cancers
  • Development of Prediction Tools for Disease-Specific Mortality and Recurrence
  • Robotic Urologic Oncology and Outcomes Resear

 

Publication
  • 📖 The importance of pelvic lymph node dissection in the elderly: Implications for interpretation of NCCN guidelines
  • 📖 A novel tool for predicting urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy
  • 📖 Competing risks analysis of long-term survival in node-positive prostate cancer
  • 📖 Predicting pathological outcomes in patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
  • 📖 Testing the impact of adjuvant radiotherapy on overall mortality in prostate cancer patients
  • 📖 External validity of EORTC 30904 in North American patients with renal cell carcinoma

Rocío Núñez Calonge | Health Professions | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Rocío Núñez Calonge | Health Professions | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Rocío Núñez Calonge, Grupo UR International, Spain

Dr. Rocío Núñez Calonge is a distinguished senior embryologist and professor specializing in reproductive health, with over 35 years of experience in male and female infertility. She has been a leader in assisted reproduction since 1990, contributing significantly to scientific research, clinical practice, and bioethics in reproductive medicine. As a renowned expert, she has been an executive member of major Spanish IVF societies and an international consultant for assisted reproduction centers. Currently, she serves as the Scientific Director and Quality Manager at Grupo UR International in Spain.

Education:

PhD in Biology – Universidad Complutense Madrid (2000)

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Center for Research on Reproduction and Women’s Health, Philadelphia, USA (1991-1992)

Master in Bioethics

Professional Profiles:

Scopus Profile

ORCID Profile

Professional Experience:

Scientific Director & Quality Manager – UR International Group (2019–Present)

Scientific Director – Clínica Tambre (2014–2018)

Secretary – Fundación Tambre (2003–2018)

Vice Director – Clínica Tambre (2005–2007)

Laboratory Director (IVF & Andrology) – Clínica Tambre (2000–2007)

Quality Control Manager – Clínica Tambre (2002–2008)

Laboratory Director – IVI Madrid (1997–1999)

Postdoctoral Researcher – Women’s Hospital of Philadelphia (1991–1992)

Andrology Lab Director – Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid (1985–1989)

Research Interests:

Dr. Núñez Calonge’s research focuses on male fertility, low ovarian reserve, and ethical considerations in reproductive medicine. She has published over 100 scientific articles and has played a crucial role in advancing fertility treatments.

Top Notable Publications:

Making and Selecting the Best Embryo in In Vitro Fertilization

Authors: Rocío Núñez-Calonge, Nuria Santamaria, Teresa Rubio, Juan Manuel Moreno

Year: 2024

Study of Seminal Quality Variations in Men Across 12 Geographical Locations in Spain

Authors: Rocío Núñez, Andrés Guijarro, Pablo Alberola, Nuria Santamaría, Mireia Poveda, Ada Mora, Marta Masip, Sofía Sánchez, Sara Alonso, Teresa Rubio et al.

Year: 2024

Relationships Between Lipid Levels in Blood Plasma, Follicular Fluid, and Seminal Plasma with Ovarian Response and Sperm Concentration Regardless of Age and Body Mass Index

Authors: Rocío Núñez Calonge, José Andrés Guijarro, Carolina Andrés, Susana Cortés, Massimiliano Saladino, Pedro Caballero, Roman Kireev

Year: 2022

Seminal Plasma and Serum Afamin Levels Are Associated with Infertility in Men with Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia

Authors: Rocío Núñez-Calonge, Susana Cortes, Pedro Caballero Peregrín, Luis Miguel Gutierrez Gonzalez, Roman Kireev

Year: 2021

Conclusion:

Dr. Rocío Núñez Calonge is highly suitable for the Research for Best Research Article Award due to her vast contributions to reproductive medicine, innovative research, and leadership in the field. Strengthening the direct application of her findings and expanding interdisciplinary collaborations would further enhance her impact and solidify her position as a leading researcher in reproductive health.

Worku Chekol | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Worku Chekol | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Worku Chekol Teda, Health Science College, Ethiopia

Mr. Worku Chekol Teda is a dedicated lecturer and researcher at Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in delivering clinical and health-related courses to nursing students. In 2022, he took on the role of Research and Community Service Coordinator, contributing to academic and research initiatives. He also participated in the national STEPS survey on non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia in 2024.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2011–2014)
Institution: Aksum University, Ethiopia
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.81

Master of Medical Nursing (2019–2020)
Institution: University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 4.00

Professional Profile:

Scopus Profile

Professional Experience:

Lecturer, Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia (2015 – Present)

Research and Community Service Coordinator, Lecturer, and Researcher (2022 – Present)

Field Researcher, National STEPS Survey on Non-Communicable Diseases, Ethiopia (2024)

Top Notable Publications:

Use of eight or more antenatal care contacts and determinants among healthcare providers in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Zeleke, A.M., Gonete, Y.A., Tassew, W.C., Ferede, Y.A.

Journal: AJOG Global Reports

Year: 2025

Volume: 5(1)

Article ID: 100418

Knowledge of obstetric fistula and contributing factors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Zeleke, A.M., Tassew, W.C., Takele, G.A., Gonete, Y.A., Ferede, Y.A.

Journal: AJOG Global Reports

Year: 2025

Volume: 5(1)

Article ID: 100426

Neonatal hypothermia and its determinants among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Ferede, Y.A., Tassew, W.C., Zeleke, A.M.

Journal: Journal of Neonatal Nursing

Year: 2025

Volume: 31(1)

Pages: 152–159

Major electrolyte disorder and associated factors among patients with chronic disease in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Chekol Tassew, W., Ferede, Y.A., Zeleke, A.M.

Journal: BMC Nephrology

Year: 2024

Volume: 25(1)

Article ID: 435

Practice on hepatitis B virus infection prevention and associated factors in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Tassew, W.C., Ferede, Y.A., Zeleke, A.M., Woldie, S.S.

Journal: BMC Infectious Diseases

Year: 2024

Volume: 24(1)

Article ID: 869

Precancerous cervical lesion and associated factors among HIV-infected women in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Ferede, Y.A., Tassew, W.C., Zeleke, A.M.

Journal: BMC Cancer

Year: 2024

Volume: 24(1)

Article ID: 678

Metabolic syndrome among patients with cardiovascular disease in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Tassew, W.C., Woldie, S.S., Zeleke, A.M.

Journal: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

Year: 2024

Volume: 30

Article ID: 101817

Poor sleep quality and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Mengistie Zeleke, A., Chekol Tassew, W., Melkie Bayeh, G., Ayale Ferede, Y.

Journal: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

Year: 2024

Volume: 29

Article ID: 101755

Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and associated factors of depression among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia

Authors: Tassew, W.C., Nigate, G.K., Assefa, G.W., Zeleke, A.M., Ferede, Y.A.

Journal: PLoS ONE

Year: 2024

Volume: 19(6)

Article ID: e0304043

A systematic review and meta-analysis of health-related quality of life among patients with cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia

Authors: Tassew, W.C., Zeleke, A.M., Woldie, S.S., Ferede, Y.A.

Journal: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Year: 2024

Volume: 11

Article ID: 1419538

Conclusion:

Mr. Worku Chekol Teda is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive publication record, multidisciplinary expertise, and impactful contributions to public health research. With increased citation impact, leadership in independent research, and a focus on practical healthcare solutions, he could further solidify his position as a top researcher in his field.