Luis Sobrevia | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Luis Sobrevia | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Luis Sobrevia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile

Prof. Luis Sobrevia is a distinguished Chilean physiologist with extensive academic and research credentials. He completed his BSc in Biological Sciences from Universidad del Bío-Bío, MSc in Physiological Sciences from Universidad de Concepción, and PhD in Physiology and Biomedicine from King’s College London. He has held postdoctoral training at King’s College London and earned a Diploma in University Teaching from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC). As a Fellow of The Physiological Society (UK) and the International Union of Physiological Sciences, he holds prominent academic positions worldwide, including at PUC, TecSalud in Mexico, and UNESP in Brazil. His research focuses on placental vascular dysfunction in pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and obesity, studying pathways that affect maternal-fetal health. He has mentored numerous PhD and MSc students and collaborates globally on groundbreaking research. 🌍🔬

Publication Profile

Education

Prof. Luis Sobrevia holds a BSc Hons. in Biological Sciences (1986) from Universidad del Bío-Bío, Chile, and an MSc in Physiology (1990) from Universidad de Concepción, Chile. He earned his PhD in Physiology and Biomedicine (1996) at King’s College London, UK, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship there. Prof. Sobrevia has held academic positions globally, currently serving as a Distinguished Research Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, and as an Honorary Professor in Australia, Spain, and Brazil. His extensive experience spans physiology, biomedicine, and university teaching, making significant contributions to obstetrics and biomedical sciences. 🏥📚

 

Research

Prof. Luis Sobrevia leads an extensive research group comprising PhD students from various global institutions, such as PUC Chile, U Talca, UNESP Brazil, and U Coimbra, Portugal. His team includes MSc and undergraduate students, along with technical research assistants like biochemist K Silva. The group hosts postdoctoral researchers, including A Grismaldo and MA Pascon. Collaborations span prestigious institutions like University Medical Centre Groningen, TecSalud, and Karolinska Institutet. As a thesis supervisor, Prof. Sobrevia has mentored 69 students across PhD, MSc, and undergraduate levels, focusing on physiology, biomedicine, and molecular biology. 🌍📚💡

 

Teaching Experience 🎓📚

Prof. Luis Sobrevia is a dedicated educator, teaching undergraduate courses in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Bioethics. He also mentors postgraduate students, including PhD, MSc, and medical specialization programs. His teaching spans top universities in Chile (PUC, UCH, UT, UA, UACH, UDEC) and internationally at institutions like UMCG (Netherlands), US (Spain), KCL (UK), AUT (New Zealand), UQCCR (Australia), UNESP (Brazil), and TecMonterrey (Mexico). His expertise covers topics such as gestational diabetes, fetal vascular dysfunction, cardiovascular pathophysiology, endothelial physiology, and insulin and adenosine signaling. 🌍🩺📖

 

Academic and Scientific Merit Recognitions 🌟🏅

Prof. Luis Sobrevia has earned numerous prestigious awards and appointments throughout his academic career. In 2024, he was nominated as a Corresponding Member of the Chilean Academy of Sciences and recognized for his contributions to internationalization by the Mexican Society of Physiological Sciences. He was also appointed Co-president of the Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean (RFP-LAC) of the International Science Council (ISC) and Editor-in-Chief of Physiological Minireviews. His leadership extends to roles such as Regional Editor for The Journal of Physiology and member of international scientific committees, highlighting his significant global impact. 🌍📚💡

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Regulation of amino acid and glucose transporters in endothelial and smooth muscle cells by GE Mann, DL Yudilevich, L Sobrevia, Physiological reviews 83 (1), 183-252, Cited by: 578, 2003 📚💉
  • A gestational profile of placental exosomes in maternal plasma and their effects on endothelial cell migration by C Salomon, MJ Torres, M Kobayashi, K Scholz-Romero, L Sobrevia, PloS one 9 (6), e98667, Cited by: 412, 2014 🤰🔬
  • Exosomal signaling during hypoxia mediates microvascular endothelial cell migration and vasculogenesis by C Salomon, J Ryan, L Sobrevia, M Kobayashi, K Ashman, M Mitchell, PloS one 8 (7), e68451, Cited by: 400, 2013 🌱💧
  • Oxidative stress: Normal pregnancy versus preeclampsia by DI Chiarello, C Abad, D Rojas, F Toledo, CM Vázquez, A Mate, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular Basis of Disease 1866 (2), 165354, Cited by: 325, 2020 🩸💔
  • Hypoxia-induced changes in the bioactivity of cytotrophoblast-derived exosomes by C Salomon, M Kobayashi, K Ashman, L Sobrevia, MD Mitchell, GE Rice, PloS one 8 (11), e79636, Cited by: 213, 2013 🌍💫
  • Dysfunction of the endothelial nitric oxide signalling pathway in diabetes and hyperglycaemia by L Sobrevia, GE Mann, Experimental Physiology: Translation and Integration 82 (3), 423-452, Cited by: 208, 1997 🧬🩺
  • Activation of L‐arginine transport (system y+) and nitric oxide synthase by elevated glucose and insulin in human endothelial cells by L Sobrevia, A Nadal, DL Yudilevich, GE Mann, The Journal of physiology 490 (3), 775-781, Cited by: 204, 1996 ⚡💡
  • Mice long-term high-fat diet feeding recapitulates human cardiovascular alterations: an animal model to study the early phases of diabetic cardiomyopathy by SD Calligaris, M Lecanda, F Solis, M Ezquer, J Gutierrez, E Brandan, PloS one 8 (4), e60931, Cited by: 189, 2013 🍔❤️
  • Extracellular vesicles in obesity and diabetes mellitus by F Pardo, R Villalobos-Labra, B Sobrevia, F Toledo, L Sobrevia, Molecular aspects of medicine 60, 81-91, Cited by: 187, 2018 🧬🍩
  • Early activation of the p42/p44MAPK pathway mediates adenosine‐induced nitric oxide production in human endothelial cells: a novel calcium‐insensitive … by AW Wyatt, JR Steinert, CPD Wheeler‐Jones, AJ Morgan, D Sugden, The FASEB journal 16 (12), 1584-1594, Cited by: 155, 2002 🔬💡

 

 

Miguel Virseda-Chamorro | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Miguel Virseda-Chamorro | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Miguel Virseda-Chamorro, Hospital Nacional de parapléjicos, Spain

Dr. Miguel Virseda-Chamorro is a distinguished urologist with extensive expertise in urodynamics and pelvic floor disorders. He earned his MD from the University of Valencia in 1981 and specialized in Urology at Gómez Ulla Hospital in 1990. He holds a PhD, awarded cum laude in 1992, and completed further education in Health Sciences Statistics. Dr. Virseda is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology and has contributed to major scientific journals. Recognized with several prestigious awards, his research has impacted functional urology and neurogenic bladder treatment. He is fluent in multiple languages and an active member of several urological societies. 🏥🧬📊

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Academic Formation and Specializations

Dr. Virseda-Chamorro has an impressive academic trajectory, beginning with a Licenciatura in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valencia (1981) and multiple specialized courses in Urology and Medical Aeronautics. He has also pursued advanced degrees, including a Master in Health Sciences Design and Statistics (2001), which supports his clinical research. His PhD in Urology, awarded with distinction, further underscores his expertise in the field.

Awards and Distinctions

His outstanding contributions have been recognized through several prestigious awards, such as the Best Doctoral Thesis Awards (1992, 1995), and multiple honors from the Spanish Urology Association for his groundbreaking research. These recognitions validate his impact on the field of urology, particularly in areas like urodynamic models and pelvic prolapse treatment.

Teaching and Clinical Trials

Dr. Virseda-Chamorro has also made significant contributions to medical education, leading various courses on pelvic floor treatment and urodynamic pediatric pathologies. His participation in numerous clinical trials, such as evaluating the efficacy of beta-3 agonists for overactive bladder, shows his ongoing commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient care.

Conclusion

Dr. Miguel Virseda-Chamorro’s rich academic background, clinical expertise, significant research contributions, and numerous honors make him an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to both clinical practice and advancing scientific understanding in urology highlights his qualification for this prestigious recognition.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Can We Differentiate Between Organic and Functional Bladder Outlet Obstruction in Males With Parkinson’s Disease? (2024)  🧠📅
  • Factors Influencing Postoperative Overactive Bladder after Adjustable Trans-Obturator Male System Implantation for Male Stress Incontinence following Prostatectomy (2023) – 1 citation 💉📅
  • Update on Adjustable Trans-Obturator Male System (ATOMS) for Male Incontinence after Prostate Cancer Surgery (2023) – 4 citations 🦠📅
  • ATOMS in Patients with Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence and Previously Treated Urethral Stricture or Bladder Neck Contracture (2022) – 6 citations 🚻📅
  • Functional Changes during the Voiding Phase in Men with Non-Neurogenic Detrusor Underactivity Undergoing Bladder Catheterization (2022)  🧬📅
  • Compression or Obstruction: Analysis of the Function of ATOMS Based on Pre- and Postoperative Urodynamic Data (2022) – 4 citations 🛠️📅
  • Urodynamics of Urinary Retention in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Post-Infection by SARS-CoV-2 (2022) – 1 citation 🌐📅
  • Influence of ATOMS Implant on the Voiding Phase of Patients with Post-Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence (2022) – 3 citations 🚽📅
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms after Robotic Sacrocolpopexy (2021) – 🤖📅
  • Long-term Outcome of ATOMS for Stress Urinary Incontinence in the Iberian Multicentre Study (2020) – 17 citations 📊📅

 

 

 

 

Javad Sajedianfard | Dentistry Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Javad Sajedianfard | Dentistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Javad Sajedianfard, Shiraz University, Iran

Prof. Javad Sajedianfard is a dedicated academic and researcher in veterinary medicine and physiology. He completed his DVM at Shiraz University in 1991 and later earned his Ph.D. in physiology from Tarbiat Modarres University in 2003. He holds a permanent veterinary practice license and has participated in various workshops on neuroscience, educational methods, and statistical analysis. Prof. Sajedianfard has held significant academic positions, including Vice Chancellor of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Shiraz University. A member of the Physiology and Pharmacology Society, he also contributes to the editorial board of the Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences.

 

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Education 🎓

Prof. Javad Sajedianfard has a solid educational background in veterinary medicine and physiology. He started his academic journey with a junior certification in English in 1978, followed by completing high school in 1980 at Salman-Parsi High School in Shiraz, Iran. In 1991, he graduated from the Veterinary Medicine School at Shiraz University. Over the years, Prof. Sajedianfard has actively participated in several workshops, including those focused on educational methods, neuroscience physiology, statistical analysis using SPSS, psychological health, and educational administration. His continuous professional development highlights his commitment to education and research in veterinary medicine and related fields.

Professional Certification and Memberships 📜

In 1991, Prof. Sajedianfard obtained a permanent license to practice veterinary medicine in Iran, establishing his credentials in the field. He has also been involved in various professional organizations. He was a member of the Shiraz University Informatics Specialist Committee from 1996 to 1998 and joined the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) from 2002 to 2004. Since 2007, he has been a member of the Physiology and Pharmacology Society. Additionally, he has served as a member of the Basic Sciences specialist group of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology since 2018, and has been on the editorial board of the Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences since 2019. His active participation in these organizations demonstrates his commitment to advancing veterinary medicine and physiology.

Professional Services and Academic Positions 🏛️

Prof. Sajedianfard has extensive teaching and administrative experience. He began teaching pharmacology at Kazeroon Azad Islamic University in 1991 and served as an expert in the Fars Province Veterinary Network from 1992 to 1994. In 1994, he joined the academic staff at the Department of Pharmacology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, where he continued to contribute to academia and research. In 1999, he shifted to the Department of Physiology, where he pursued his Ph.D. in physiology at Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, and later became an assistant professor in 2003. He also held administrative roles, including head of the Basic Sciences Department (2003-2005) and vice chancellor of the School of Veterinary Medicine (2005-2007 and 2014-2018). Prof. Sajedianfard’s academic and administrative leadership highlights his dedication to advancing the field of veterinary medicine.

Publication Top Notes 

  • The effects of orally administered Bacillus coagulans and inulin on prevention and progression of rheumatoid arthritis in rats 📊🦠
    Cited by: 98, Year: 2016
  • Effect of adding inulin on microbial and physicochemical properties of low fat probiotic yogurt 🍶🦠
    Cited by: 95, Year: 2011
  • Effect of Probiotic Bacillus Coagulans and Lactobacillus Plantarum on Alleviation of Mercury Toxicity in Rat 🐀💊
    Cited by: 69, Year: 2017
  • Effect of Probiotics Bacillus coagulans and Lactobacillus plantarum on Lipid Profile and Feces Bacteria of Rats Fed Cholesterol-Enriched Diet 🐁🥚
    Cited by: 59, Year: 2019
  • Protective effects of synbiotic diets of Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus plantarum and inulin against acute cadmium toxicity in rats 🧪🐀
    Cited by: 55, Year: 2017
  • In vivo measurement of noradrenaline in the locus coeruleus of rats during the formalin test: a microdialysis study 🧠🧬
    Cited by: 49, Year: 2005
  • The effects of probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic diets containing Bacillus coagulans and inulin on rat intestinal microbiota 🦠🐀
    Cited by: 45, Year: 2015
  • Study of patient’s injuries by stingrays, lethal activity determination and cardiac effects induced by Himantura gerrardi venom 🦈💉
    Cited by: 33, Year: 2009
  • Effects of Camphor on Sexual Behaviors in Male Rats: Effects of camphor on sexual behaviors 🌿🐀
    Cited by: 33, Year: 2006
  • Impact of synbiotic diets including inulin, Bacillus coagulans and Lactobacillus plantarum on intestinal microbiota of rat exposed to cadmium and mercury 🌿🐭
    Cited by: 24, Year: 2015
  • The effect of intra-cerebroventricular injection of insulin on the levels of monoamines on the raphe magnus nucleus of non-diabetic and short-term diabetic rats in the formalin test 💉🧠
    Cited by: 20, Year: 2019
  • The effects of a hydroalcoholic extract of silymarin on serum lipids profiles in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats 🌿💊
    Cited by: 19, Year: 2014


Conclusion 🏆

Prof. Javad Sajedianfard’s extensive educational background, professional certifications, and active membership in various scientific societies, coupled with his significant academic and administrative roles, make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His contributions to veterinary medicine, physiology, and educational leadership demonstrate his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of professionals. Prof. Sajedianfard’s career reflects a sustained commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service, positioning him as a suitable nominee for recognition in the field of veterinary and medical sciences.