Kapka Miteva | Health Professions | Excellence in Research Award

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Kapka Miteva | Health Professions | Excellence in Research Award

University of Geneva, Faculty of Medicine | Switzerland

Dr. Kapka Miteva is a researcher in molecular medicine whose work spans regenerative therapies, cardiovascular repair, and high-dimensional analysis of inflammatory mechanisms in heart disease. She earned a master’s degree in Molecular Medicine from Charité University Medical School in Berlin, where she also began her scientific career at the BIH Center for Regenerative Therapies, focusing on regenerative and cardiovascular repair strategies. Her early research achievements culminated in a PhD awarded with summa cum laude, followed by a prestigious Career Development Grant through the Lydia Rabinowitsch Scholarship to support her postdoctoral studies at the same institute. Dr. Miteva’s findings have been disseminated through publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, including The European Heart Journal and Cardiovascular Research, underscoring her contribution to advancing translational cardiovascular science.

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Ines Mimoso | Health Professions | Young Scientist Award

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Ines Mimoso | Health Professions | Young Scientist Award

Mrs Ines Mimoso, FFUP, Portugal

Inês Mimoso is a dedicated design professional with a strong focus on ethical and human-centered approaches to problem-solving. Currently serving as a Project Manager at Porto4Ageing-FFUP, she specializes in fostering innovation and smart environments. With experience spanning product design, virtual reality research, and participatory design, she has contributed significantly to health innovation, inclusive design, and climate adaptation projects. Her work emphasizes co-creation, user research, and accessibility. She has organized numerous scientific events and collaborated on research initiatives that enhance digital therapeutics and support aging populations. Passionate about improving lives through design, she has also engaged in volunteering and education-focused initiatives, including early childhood learning and social projects in East Timor. Inês has received several awards recognizing her creativity and impact in design and engineering. Her interdisciplinary expertise in UX, product development, and participatory research continues to drive her contributions to academic and industry advancements.

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Education

Inês Mimoso holds a Master’s in Product Design (2018–2021) from ESAD Matosinhos, where she specialized in co-creation, human-centered design, and product design. Her dissertation focused on the Design of Playful and Pedagogical Objects for the Learning and Development of Preschool-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), showcasing her commitment to inclusive and innovative design. Prior to this, she earned a Degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (2014–2017) from FEUP, gaining technical expertise in materials science and engineering design. Her academic foundation was established through the Science and Technology Programme (2009–2014) at Escola Secundária Rodrigues de Freitas, where she developed strong competencies in STEM disciplines. Additionally, she has pursued specialized training in UX design, project management, circular economy, and inclusive design, earning certifications from Google, TU Delft, and HEC Montréal. These courses have enriched her expertise in user research, accessibility, and innovation strategies.

Experience

Inês Mimoso is currently a Project Manager at Porto4Ageing-FFUP (Dec 2024 – Present), where she leads the FITT-NESS project, focusing on smart homes and inclusive environments. Previously, she held an FCT Research Grant (Mar 2024 – Dec 2024) at Porto4Ageing-FFUP, where she managed the CAOP Project, addressing climate adaptation for vulnerable older adults through participatory design methods, including interviews and focus groups. Her experience also includes an internship in VR Design Research (Oct 2023 – Feb 2024) at Labrp – Escola Superior de Saúde, where she explored the adaptation of virtual reality scenarios for children and the elderly. From Jun 2021 to Dec 2023, she worked as a Product Designer at Flowco, engaging in R&D projects, communication design, and co-creation methodologies. Additionally, in 2024, she played a key role in organizing scientific events in health innovation, including the Future Health Conference Porto and COHES.io. Her work seamlessly integrates design thinking with technology, with a strong focus on healthcare, aging, and accessibility.

Awards

Inês Mimoso has been recognized for her innovative contributions across multiple disciplines. She won 1st place in the Ideas and Creativity Competition – Cork and Cork Oak Forest (2020) , held in Coruche, for her outstanding work in sustainability and materials innovation. She also secured 2nd place in the SMC BMC Alliance Award (2019) 🥈 in Stuttgart, further demonstrating her expertise in design and materials engineering. Additionally, she has been acknowledged through IACOBUS Papers 24-25, receiving recognition for her scientific publications. Beyond these accolades, she has been awarded training grants and has actively participated in competitive UX and design-related initiatives, reflecting her commitment to participatory design, user research, and innovation.

Research Focus

Inês Mimoso’s research is deeply rooted in human-centered design, co-creation, and participatory design, with a strong emphasis on health innovation, accessibility, and digital therapeutics. She specializes in inclusive and adaptive design, ensuring that smart home and healthcare solutions cater to vulnerable populations. Her work in digital therapeutics and UX research explores the user experience in healthcare applications, enhancing accessibility and effectiveness. She has also contributed to climate adaptation for older adults, designing interventions that promote urban resilience and well-being. Additionally, her expertise in playful-pedagogical design focuses on developing learning tools for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), using innovative methods to support their development. By integrating design, healthcare, and digital technology, Inês ensures that her research drives impactful and inclusive solutions across multiple fields.

Publication Top Notes

  • Polypharmacy Prevalence Among Older Adults Based on the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe: An Update (IJERPH, 2025)
  • Co-creation in the Development of Digital Therapeutics: Literature Review (IJERPH, 2024)
  • Design of Playful-Pedagogical Objects for Learning and Development of Preschool-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (Springer, 2023)
  • Master’s Dissertation – Design of Playful-Pedagogical Objects for Learning and Development of Preschool-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (ESAD, 2021)

Masoud Rahmati | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati CEReSS-Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center, Marseille, France 

Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati is a distinguished researcher at CEReSS-Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center, Marseille, France, with a strong focus on the impact of physical activity and exercise training on longevity, as well as the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases. With expertise in epidemiological and meta-research approaches, he has built extensive collaborations with institutions across France, the UK, the US, South Korea, Spain, Greece, Australia, Italy, Germany, Japan, China, Turkey, Ghana, and Poland. Over his seven-year research career, he has published 126 papers in peer-reviewed journals, accumulating over 1,700 citations and achieving an H-index of 22.

Education:

Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology – Tarbiyat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (2010-2013)

Master’s Degree in Sport Science – Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran (2006-2008)

Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science – Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran (2001-2005)

Professional Profiles:

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Professional Experience:

Prof. Rahmati is currently a post-doctoral researcher at Aix-Marseille University, France, focusing on health services and quality of life research. Since 2022, he has served as a professor at Lorestan University, Iran, where he has been part of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences since 2013, progressing through assistant and associate professorships. He was a scientific visitor at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France, at the Institut NeuroMyoGène (INMG), CNRS (2019-2020). His teaching portfolio includes courses on exercise physiology, laboratory techniques, evidence-based medicine, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and umbrella reviews.

Research Interests:

His research primarily explores the role of physical activity and exercise training in enhancing longevity and mitigating non-communicable diseases. He is particularly engaged in epidemiological and meta-research methodologies to provide evidence-based insights into public health interventions.

Top Notable Publications:

Unclean cooking fuel use and sleep problems among adults aged 65 years and older from six countries

Date: February 2025

DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwaf022

Source: Crossref

Contributors: Lee Smith, Guillermo Felipe López Sánchez, Masoud Rahmati, Mark A. Tully, Yvonne Barnett, Laurie Butler, Helen Keyes, Karel Kostev, Jae Il Shin, Ai Koyanagi, et al.

Global, regional, and national trends in drug use disorder mortality rates across 73 countries from 1990 to 2021, with projections up to 2040: a global time-series analysis and modelling study

Journal: eClinicalMedicine

Date: January 2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102985

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Contributors: Soeun Kim, Hayeon Lee, Selin Woo, Hyeri Lee, Jaeyu Park, Tae Kim, Guillaume Fond, Laurent Boyer, Masoud Rahmati, Lee Smith, et al.

Vision impairment and associated daily activity limitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal: PLOS ONE

Date: January 31, 2025

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317452

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Contributors: Masoud Rahmati, Katya Numbers, Lee Smith, Laurent Boyer, Guillaume Fond, Dong Keon Yon, Hayeon Lee, Tarnjit Sehmbi, Mapa Prabhath Piyasena, Shahina Pardhan

Associations between weight-control methods and depression among Korean adolescents: a study based on a national dataset

Journal: Nutrition Research and Practice

Date: 2024

DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2024.18.6.818

Source: Crossref

Contributors: Jaehyun Kong, Kyeongmin Lee, Sooji Lee, Soeun Kim, Jinyoung Jeong, Yejun Son, Hayeon Lee, Louis Jacob, Masoud Rahmati, Guillaume Fond, et al.

Global, Regional, and National Trends in Liver Disease-Related Mortality Across 112 Countries From 1990 to 2021, With Projections to 2050: Comprehensive Analysis of the WHO Mortality Database

Journal: Journal of Korean Medical Science

Date: 2024

DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e292

Source: Crossref

Contributors: Jong Woo Hahn, Selin Woo, Jaeyu Park, Hyeri Lee, Hyeon Jin Kim, Jae Sung Ko, Jin Soo Moon, Masoud Rahmati, Lee Smith, Jiseung Kang, et al.

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati is an excellent contender for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His exceptional publication record, international collaborations, and impactful research in healthcare make him a strong candidate. By expanding grant acquisitions, increasing public engagement, and integrating interdisciplinary approaches, he could further strengthen his eligibility for future prestigious awards. Given his existing achievements, he is highly deserving of this recognition.

Vaibhav Charde | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vaibhav Charde | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vaibhav Charde, CCRAS-CARI Jhansi, India

Dr. Vaibhav Charde is a Research Officer (Ayurveda) at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Jhansi, under CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. A gold medalist, he holds an M.D. in Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana from Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. His work focuses on Ayurvedic drug development and research.

Professional Profiles:

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Professional Experience:

Dr. Vaibhav Charde is a highly experienced researcher in the field of Ayurveda, with over seven years of professional expertise. His work primarily focuses on the development of new drugs and formulations derived from Ayurvedic literature and Local Health Traditions. He employs a systematic scientific approach, encompassing stages such as standardization, preclinical safety and toxicity studies, biological activity assessments, and clinical trials.Dr. Charde has substantial experience in monitoring and supervising the technical aspects of Ayurvedic formulations, ensuring the authenticity of ingredients and preparation processes. His role extends to overseeing the production and preparation of clinical trial medicines, crucial for evaluating the safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic treatments.

Research Interests:

Dr. Vaibhav Charde’s research interests focus on Ayurveda, specifically in the development of new drugs and formulations derived from Ayurvedic literature and Local Health Traditions. His work involves standardization, preclinical safety and toxicity studies, biological activity testing, and clinical studies, employing a systematic scientific approach to integrate traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods.

Top Notable Publications:

A Comprehensive Quality Control Study of Salix alba L. Stem Bark: DNA Barcoding, HPLC & HPTLC-Based Quantification, GC–MS & LC–MS Profiling, Elemental Content, and In Vitro Medicinal Activities
Journal: Results in Chemistry, 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2024.101344
Contributors: Gandhi, Y., Kumar, V., Mishra, S.K., Soni, H., Thakur, A., Rawat, H., Kumar, R., Shakya, S.K., Charde, V., Arya, J.C. et al.

Chemoprofiling and Medicinal Potential of Underutilized Leaves of Cyperus scariosus
Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58041-7
Contributors: Gandhi, Y., Kumar, V., Singh, G., Prasad, S.B., Mishra, S.K., Soni, H., Rawat, H., Singh, S., Charde, V., Gupta, A. et al.

Simultaneous Quantification of Eight Marker Compounds by HPLC, and HPTLC Analysis for the Marker-Based Shelf-Life Kinetic Study for the Standardization of Polyherbal Drug AYUSH SG-5, Medicinal Properties, and Computational Studies
Journal: Microchemical Journal, 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.109958
Contributors: Gandhi, Y., Kushwaha, V., Kumar, V., Rawat, H., Charde, V., Mishra, S.K., Singh, G., Soni, H., Kumar, R., Shakya, S.K. et al.

A Comparative Analysis of Phytochemicals, Metal Ions, Volatile Metabolites in Heart Wood, Stem Bark, and Leaves of Salix alba L. Along with In Vitro Antioxidant, Antacid, Antimicrobial Activities for Sake of Environment Conservation by Substitution of Stem Bark with Leaf
Journal: Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2023
DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301234
Contributors: Gandhi, Y., Rawat, H., Singh Dhanjal, D., Kumar, V., Charde, V., Soni, H., Mishra, S.K., Singh, G., Singh, S., Sharma, P. et al.

Emblica officinalis: A Promising Herb Confining Versatile Applications
Journal: South African Journal of Botany, 2023
DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2023.06.041
Contributors: Gandhi, Y., Grewal, J., Jain, V., Rawat, H., Mishra, S.K., Kumar, V., Kumar, R., Shakya, S.K., Sharma, P., Dhanjal, D.S. et al.

Establishment of the Mechanism of Purification and Levigation of Green Chemistry-Assisted Biocomposites of Red Ochre (Gairika): Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial, Prebiotic, Antioxidant, and Antacid Activities of the Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine Laghu Sutashekhara Rasa
Journal: Frontiers in Chemistry, 2023
DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1271157
Contributors: Charde, V., Kumar, V., Dane, G., Gandhi, Y., Soni, H., Jagtap, C., Mishra, S.K., Shakya, S.K., Singh, A., Singh, R. et al.

Identification of Two Kinds of Colchicum Corms by DNA Barcoding, Physicochemical, Chromatographic and Chemometric Analyses Along with Pharmacognostic Parameters
Journal: Microchemical Journal, 2023
DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109399
Contributors: Gandhi, Y., Rawat, H., Kumar, V., Thakur, A., Mishra, S.K., Charde, V., Soni, H., Singh, G., Tandon, S., Kumar, R. et al.

Quantification of Phytochemicals and Metal Ions as Well as the Determination of Volatile Compounds, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antacid Activities of the Mimosa pudica L. Leaf: Exploration of Neglected and Under-Utilized Part
Journal: Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2023
DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301049
Contributors: Gandhi, M.Y., Prasad, S.B., Kumar, V., Soni, H., Rawat, H., Mishra, S.K., Grewal, J., Singh, S., Charde, V., Gupta, A. et al.

Therapeutic Potential of Evergreen Maiden Hair Fern Adiantum venustum D. Don: A Comprehensive Review
Journal: Food Chemistry Advances, 2023
DOI: 10.1016/j.focha.2023.100439
Contributors: Kumar, V., Charde, V., Prasad, S.B., Gandhi, Y., Mishra, S.K., Rawat, H., Thakur, A., Shakya, S.K., Ansari, T., Babu, G. et al.

A Validated High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography Method for the Simultaneous Quantification of 6-Gingerol, Guggulsterone E and Guggulsterone Z in Coded Formulation AYUSH SG-5 Prepared for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Journal: Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC, 2022
DOI: 10.1007/s00764-022-00153-9
Contributors: Kumar, V., Kushwaha, V., Gandhi, Y., Mishra, S.K., Charde, V., Jagtap, C., Babu, G., Singh, A., Singh, R., Srikanth, N.

Conclusion:

Dr. Vaibhav Charde has demonstrated exceptional skills in medicinal plant research, specifically in bioactive compound analysis and the development of sustainable medicinal practices. His numerous publications, innovative methodologies, and substantial contributions to the scientific community position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. By enhancing international collaborations and engaging with public audiences, Dr. Charde could further amplify the impact of his work. Overall, his body of research and dedication to sustainable, innovative science make him a valuable asset to the field and a deserving nominee for this prestigious award.