Firas Abdollah | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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

Orcid

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

Adi Alsyouf | Health Services | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adi Alsyouf | Health Services | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adi Alsyouf, king Abdulaziz university, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Adi Alsyouf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Managing Health Services & Hospitals at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. With a PhD in Health Information Systems from the University Utara Malaysia (UUM), his research spans Health Information Systems, Digital Health, Public Health Surveillance, and Patient Safety Attitudes. He has authored numerous publications in leading journals and played a key role in academic program development, accreditation processes, and PhD supervision.

Education:

PhD in Health Management (Health Information Systems) – University Utara Malaysia (2017)

MSc in Health Services Administration – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & Yarmouk University, Jordan (2011)

BSc in Nursing – Al-Zaytoonah Private University of Jordan (2009)

Professional Profiles:

Scopus Profile

ORCID Profile

Professional Experience:

Associate Professor, Health Information Systems – King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia (2021–Present)

Assistant Professor, Health Information Systems – King Abdulaziz University (2018–2021)

Deputy Head, Health Services Department – King Abdulaziz University (2018–2019)

Staff Nurse, Surgical & Medical Department – Al-Jazeera Hospital, Jordan (2011–2012)

Research Interests:

Health Information Systems & Digital Health

Public Health Surveillance & M-Health Applications

Big Data, Cloud-Based Systems & AI Trustworthiness

Nursing Management & Patient Safety Attitudes

Author Metrics:

Publications in High-Impact Journals, including International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Technology in Society, Sustainability, Sensors, and International Journal of Electronic Healthcare.

PhD Supervision – Co-supervisor for doctoral research in AI Trustworthiness in Air Traffic Control at the University of Sharjah.

Awards & Honors:

Research Grants – Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University (2022, 2024)

Honorary Fellowships – Jadara University, Applied Science Private University, Middle East University, Jordan

Accreditation Leadership – Coordinator for the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA), King Abdulaziz University

Top Notable Publications:

2025

Evolving Perspectives in Dental Marketing: A Study of Jordanian Dentists’ Attitudes Towards Advertising and Practice Promotion

Anshasi, R.J., Alsubahi, N., Alhusein, A.A., Alrawad, M., Alsyouf, A.

Journal: Heliyon, Volume 11(1), Article e41143

2024

Nurses’ Continuance Intention to Use Electronic Health Record Systems: The Antecedent Role of Personality and Organizational Support

Alsyouf, A., Alsubahi, N., Alali, H., Alhazmi, F.N., Sawhney, D.

Journal: PLoS ONE, Volume 19(10), Article e0300657

2023

Green Environmental Management System to Support Environmental Performance: What Factors Influence SMEs to Adopt Green Innovations?

Lutfi, A., Alqudah, H., Alrawad, M., Alsyouf, A., Hassan, M.F.

Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland), Volume 15(13), Article 10645

Citations: 30

Assessing Customers’ Perception of Online Shopping Risks: A Structural Equation Modeling–Based Multigroup Analysis

Alrawad, M., Lutfi, A., Alyatama, S., Alsyouf, A., Al-Khasawneh, A.L.

Journal: Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Volume 71, Article 103188

Citations: 88

The Use of a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to Predict Patients’ Usage of a Personal Health Record System: The Role of Security, Privacy, and Usability

Alsyouf, A., Lutfi, A., Alsubahi, N., Alharbi, N.I., Albugami, M.

Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 20(2), Article 1347

Citations: 82

Conclusion:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adi Alsyouf is a highly competitive candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a strong publication record, high citation impact, and interdisciplinary expertise. His work spans healthcare, technology, environmental management, and business, making him a versatile researcher.

To further strengthen his candidacy, he could focus on research specialization, lead large projects, engage in academic leadership, and mentor young researchers. With these enhancements, he would be an excellent contender for prestigious research awards at both regional and global levels.

 

Worku Chekol | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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.

 

Xiangyu Zhong | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xiangyu Zhong | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xiangyu Zhong, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China

Professor Xiangyu Zhong is a distinguished academic and chief physician at the Department of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China. With a robust background in medicine and extensive clinical experience, his research primarily focuses on cholangiocarcinoma, Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Professional Profiles:

Scopus

Professional Experience:

Prof. Xiangyu Zhong is a distinguished academician with a robust educational background in medicine. He serves as a Professor and Chief Physician in the Department of General Surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University. With extensive clinical expertise, he has significantly contributed to medical research, particularly in the fields of cholangiocarcinoma, Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury. His academic journey is complemented by 57 publications in SCI/Scopus indexed journals, with a citation index of 1172, solidifying his position as a leading researcher in his field.

Research Interests:

Prof. Zhong’s research is focused on cholangiocarcinoma, MAFLD, and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury. His work has substantially enhanced the understanding of these diseases, offering valuable insights into their pathogenesis and potential therapeutic approaches. With three ongoing research projects, his contributions continue to shape the future of clinical treatments and patient care in liver diseases. Although there are no consultancy or industry projects, Prof. Zhong’s research alone has garnered significant recognition, evidenced by his numerous publications and citation index. His contributions have directly impacted advancements in surgical techniques and liver disease management.

Contributions and Impact:

Prof. Zhong’s impactful research has led to significant advancements in understanding complex liver diseases such as cholangiocarcinoma, MAFLD, and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury. His work, which has been cited over 1,100 times, is widely recognized for providing new insights and therapeutic approaches that directly benefit patient care. The depth of his research has influenced both the scientific community and clinical practices, furthering knowledge in areas critical for the treatment of liver-related ailments. With a high citation index and numerous peer-reviewed publications, his work continues to drive innovation in liver surgery and related fields.

Publications:

Circ_0007534 Promotes Cholangiocarcinoma Stemness and Resistance to Anoikis through DDX3X-Mediated Positive Feedback Regulation of Parental Gene DDX42
Liu, S., Guan, C., Sha, X., Zhong, X., Jiang, X.
Cellular Signalling, 2024, 118, 111141

Open access

0 citations

Utilization of 3D Printing Technology in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
Shi, W., Wang, J., Gao, J., Cui, Y., Zhong, X.
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science B, 2024, 25(2), pp. 123–134

Open access

1 citation

Forkhead Box O1 in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: Molecular Mechanisms and Drug Research
Sha, X., Zou, X., Liu, S., Zhong, X., Jiang, X.
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2024, 11, 1426780

Open access

1 citation

Research Progress and Applications of Epigenetic Biomarkers in Cancer
Gao, J., Shi, W., Wang, J., Zhong, X., Cui, Y.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024, 15, 1308309

Open access

1 citation

Advances in Drug Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Gao, J., Wang, J., Guan, C., Xu, X., Zhong, X.
Journal of Cancer, 2024, 15(8), pp. 2214–2228

Open access

0 citations

Ferroptosis: New Strategies and Ideas for the Treatment of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Yang, C., Dong, Q., Bao, H., Xu, Y., Zhong, X.
Frontiers in Bioscience – Landmark, 2024, 29(1), 45

Open access

0 citations

Cullin-Associated and Neddylation-Dissociated Protein 1 (CAND1) Alleviates NAFLD by Reducing Ubiquitinated Degradation of ACAA2
Huang, X., Liu, X., Li, X., Yang, B., Pan, Z.
Nature Communications, 2023, 14(1), 4620

Open access

5 citations

Retraction: The Prognostic Potential and Carcinogenesis of Long Non-Coding RNA TUG1 in Human Cholangiocarcinoma
Xu, Y., Leng, K., Li, Z., Jiang, X., Cui, Y.
Oncotarget, 2023, 14, pp. 779

Retraction

0 citations

Application of Normothermic Regional Perfusion in Controlled Donation After Cardiac Death Liver Transplant Donors
Zou, X., Huang, Z., Shi, W., Cui, Y., Zhong, X.
China Journal of General Surgery, 2023, 32(7), pp. 1087–1096

Open access

1 citation

Exosomal miRNAs in the Microenvironment of Pancreatic Cancer
Zou, X., Huang, Z., Guan, C., Xu, Y., Zhong, X.
Clinica Chimica Acta, 2023, 544, 117360

Open access

1 citation

Conclusion:

Prof. Xiangyu Zhong is undoubtedly a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive research contributions, leadership in collaborative efforts, and impact on medical and therapeutic advancements. While there are areas where improvement could further elevate his profile, such as increasing citations and expanding clinical research involvement, his overall academic impact, innovation, and leadership make him a deserving candidate. His work not only contributes to fundamental science but also holds significant promise for improving patient care and treatment outcomes, which is at the core of the Best Researcher Award’s mission.