Arstan Mamyrbayev | Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Best Academic Researcher Award

West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University | Kazakhstan

Professor Arstan Abdramanovich Mamyrbayev, Doctor of Medical Sciences, is a distinguished scholar and Professor at the Department of Hygienic Disciplines and Occupational Diseases at West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University. His illustrious academic and research career spans over four decades, during which he rose from a postgraduate student to become one of Kazakhstan’s most respected hygienists and toxicologists, as well as the first head of several republican research centers. He is an Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Higher School of Culture and the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. Professor Mamyrbayev has authored more than 350 scientific works, including 13 monographs, two textbooks, and a medical-environmental atlas, with several publications released in English, earning him wide recognition across the post-Soviet scientific community. With an H-index ranging from 6 to 8 across major databases, his research is both impactful and highly cited, reflecting his leading role in the field of hygiene and environmental health. As the founder of a renowned school of hygienists-toxicologists, he has supervised 17 candidates and 3 doctors of medical sciences, as well as numerous PhD and master’s students, contributing significantly to the development of scientific expertise in Kazakhstan. Professor Mamyrbayev has directed over 20 major research and technological projects, including those funded through program-targeted methods. He has served as a member of the Expert Council for Medical Specialties of the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) and currently acts as an expert for the National Center for Scientific and Technical Expertise under the Ministry of Education and Science. In addition, he contributes to regional environmental councils, the International Center for Green Technologies, and serves on editorial boards and dissertation councils of leading national and international scientific journals.

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Featured Publications

Shaimbetov, Z., Satybaldiyeva, U., Mamyrbaev, A., Phutkaradze, M., & Glonti, S. (2018). [State of human resourcing for outpatient-and-polyclinic institutions conducting medical inspections of the population]. Georgian Medical News, (278), 156–161. PMID: 29905570

Bekmuhambetov, E. Z., Mamyrbaev, A. A., & Dzharkenov, T. A. (2016). [Hygienic assessment of working conditions in the production of ferro-alloys]. Gigiena i Sanitariia, 95(9), 862–865. PMID: 29424495

Sakiev, K. Z., & Mamyrbaev, A. A. (2016). [State of health of the population of one of the oil and gas extraction regions of Kazakhstan]. Gigiena i Sanitariia, 95(10), 911–915. PMID: 29424221

Mamyrbaev, A., & Umarova, G. (2016). [Modern issues of public health: The review]. Georgian Medical News, (255), 87–92. PMID: 27348170

Mamyrbaev, A. A., Dzharkenov, T. A., Imangazina, Z. A., & Satybaldieva, U. A. (2015). Mutagenic and carcinogenic actions of chromium and its compounds. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 20(3), 159–167.

Mamyrbaev, A. A., Bekmukhambetov, E. Zh., Zasorin, B. V., & Kibataev, K. M. (2012). [The content of metals in hair and blood in the child population of cities of Aktobe region]. Gigiena i Sanitariia, (5), 63–65. PMID: 23088132

Ivana ŠKRLEC | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Academic Researcher Award

Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek | Croatia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivana Škrlec is an accomplished molecular biologist and academic at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health in Osijek, Croatia, where she teaches in the Department of Biophysics, Biology, and Chemistry. She earned her Master’s degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Zagreb, completed a postgraduate study in Molecular Diagnostics, and defended her PhD at the Faculty of Medicine in Osijek under the supervision of Prof. Borut Peterlin. Dedicated to higher education and research, she lectures in biology, genetics, laboratory technologies, and research methodology, and contributes to the interdisciplinary PhD program in Molecular Biosciences at J. J. Strossmayer University in Osijek, where she teaches courses on computational statistical methods and scientific writing. A strong mentor, she has supervised numerous theses and actively fosters research engagement among students. Her scholarly impact is reflected in her extensive publications, including scientific papers, technical papers, three book chapters, and conference abstracts, along with oral presentations at international conferences. She serves as a reviewer for medical journals and is on the editorial boards of the Journal of Clinical and Medical Research and Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine. Recognized internationally, she has received multiple awards, including the MDPI Award for a highly cited paper, the Distinguished Editorial Board Member Award, and the first prize for the most cited publication in the Journal of Fungi. She has also gained international experience as a visiting scientist in Serbia, Hungary, and Slovenia and has played an active role in organizing major international congresses. Her research spans mental health, cardiogenetics, population genetics, endocrine disorders, circadian rhythms, and molecular biology, reflecting her multidisciplinary expertise and commitment to advancing science and education.

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Featured Publications

Milostić-Srb, A., Srb, N., Talapko, J., Meštrović, T., Žiger, T., Pačarić, S., Fureš, R., & … (2024). The effect of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination on assisted human reproduction outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diseases, 12(9), 201.

Vasilj-Mihaljevic, M., Mihaljevic, I., Bekic, S., Zubcic, Z., Vasilj, A., & … (2024). Correlation of TPO antibody concentration with thyroid hormones as a predictor of clinical hypothyroidism/Korelacija koncentracije anti-TPO sa tireoidnim hormonima kao prediktor kliničkog hipotireoidizma. Acta Clinica Croatica, 63(3–4), 542–552.

Gorski, D. B., Vlainić, J., Škrlec, I., Novak, S., Novosel, Ž., Biloglav, Z., Plečko, V., & … (2024). Virulence factors and susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, vancomycin, triclosan, and chlorhexidine among Enterococci from clinical specimens, food, and wastewater. Microorganisms, 12(9), 1808.

Talapko, J., Erić, S., Meštrović, T., Stipetić, M. M., Juzbašić, M., Katalinić, D., & … (2024). The impact of oral microbiome dysbiosis on the aetiology, pathogenesis, and development of oral cancer. Cancers, 16(17), 2997.

Talapko, J., Juzbašić, M., Meštrović, T., Matijević, T., Mesarić, D., Katalinić, D., & … (2024). Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans: From the oral cavity to the heart valves. Microorganisms, 12(7), 1451.