Francesco Latini | White matter | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Francesco Latini | White matter | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Francesco Latini, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Francesco Latini, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden. His expertise spans general neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and cerebrovascular diseases. With a deep interest in brain connectivity and gliomas, Dr. Latini has contributed significantly to advancing neurosurgical practices. He leads the Neurointermediate Intensive Care Unit and coordinates regional clinical processes for malignant brain tumors. 🌍🧠💉

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Education

Dr. Latini graduated in 2006 from the University of Bologna, Italy. He completed his specialization in Neurosurgery in 2013 (cum laude) at the University of Ferrara, Italy. In 2021, he earned a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from Uppsala University, focusing on the anatomy and behavior of low-grade gliomas. His training includes specialized fellowships in neurovascular surgery and neuro-oncology at various prestigious institutions worldwide. 🎓📚🏥

Experience

Dr. Latini’s career spans from Resident in Neurosurgery at S.Anna University-Hospital, Ferrara (2008-2013) to roles in Uppsala University-Hospital since 2014. He has held positions as a ward physician, junior consultant, and senior consultant in neurosurgery. Currently, he heads the Neurointermediate Intensive Care Unit and serves as the regional coordinator for malignant brain tumor clinical processes. He is also an associate professor in neurosurgery. 🏥🧑‍⚕️💼

Awards and Honors

Dr. Latini has received numerous awards for his contributions to neurosurgery, including recognition for his work in neuro-oncology and cerebrovascular diseases. He is highly regarded in both research and clinical practice and has been acknowledged for his clinical leadership in brain tumor management and neurosurgical innovation. His honors reflect his excellence in both teaching and surgical practice. 🏆🎖️🌟

Research Focus

Dr. Latini’s research primarily focuses on the role of white matter anatomy in the behavior and surgical treatment of low-grade gliomas. He explores the radiological and histopathological features of diffuse gliomas, aiming to develop new models for their treatment. His work bridges the gap between clinical neurosurgery and advanced imaging technologies, emphasizing preoperative planning and patient outcomes. 🧠🔬

Publication Top Notes

  • Expression of 19 microRNAs in glioblastoma and comparison with other brain neoplasia of grades I–III – Cited by: 118 – Year: 2014 🧠📑

  • Segmentation of the inferior longitudinal fasciculus in the human brain: A white matter dissection and diffusion tensor tractography study – Cited by: 117 – Year: 2017 🧠📊

  • Extension of diffuse low-grade gliomas beyond radiological borders as shown by the coregistration of histopathological and magnetic resonance imaging data – Cited by: 80 – Year: 2016 🧠🩻

  • The Prognostic Roles of Gender and O6-Methylguanine-DNA Methyltransferase Methylation Status in Glioblastoma Patients: The Female Power – Cited by: 58 – Year: 2018 🧠⚖️

  • New insights in the limbic modulation of visual inputs: The role of the inferior longitudinal fasciculus and the Li-Am bundle – Cited by: 55 – Year: 2014 🧠🔬

  • Awake surgery in low-grade gliomas harboring eloquent areas: 3-year mean follow-up – Cited by: 49 – Year: 2011 🧠💉

  • Time course of neurological deficits after surgery for primary brain tumours – Cited by: 47 – Year: 2020 🧠🕰️

  • Pattern of care and effectiveness of treatment for glioblastoma patients in the real world: Results from a prospective population-based registry – Cited by: 46 – Year: 2014 🧠📈

  • Brain interstitial nociceptin/orphanin FQ levels are elevated in Parkinson’s disease – Cited by: 46 – Year: 2010 🧠⚖️

  • Is the resection of gliomas in Wernicke’s area reliable? – Cited by: 45 – Year: 2012 🧠💬

  • miRNAs expression analysis in paired fresh/frozen and dissected formalin fixed and paraffin embedded glioblastoma using real-time PCR – Cited by: 39 – Year: 2012 🧠🔬

  • The use of a cerebral perfusion and immersion–fixation process for subsequent white matter dissection – Cited by: 34 – Year: 2015 🧠⚙️

  • Mobilization of the transcavernous oculomotor nerve during basilar aneurysm surgery: biomechanical bases for better outcome – Cited by: 34 – Year: 2014 🧠⚙️

  • New insights into the anatomy, connectivity and clinical implications of the middle longitudinal fasciculus – Cited by: 33 – Year: 2021 🧠🌐

  • Definition of miRNAs expression profile in glioblastoma samples: the relevance of non-neoplastic brain reference – Cited by: 32 – Year: 2013 🧠📚

Lin Yuan | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Lin Yuan | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Lin Yuan, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, China

Prof. Dr. Lin Yuan: Evaluation for Best Researcher Award.

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Positions and Experience

Prof. Dr. Lin Yuan is currently a Professor at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, China (since March 2021). His previous roles include serving as an Associate Professor at the Systems Biomedicine Research Institute, Peking University, from 2015 to 2017. His academic journey is bolstered by his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Academy of Military Medical Sciences. Additionally, he has gained valuable research experience as a Postdoctoral Fellow at UT Southwestern Medical Center (2017-2020).

Research Grants and Projects

Prof. Yuan has been actively involved in prestigious research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). His notable projects include studying the tumor microenvironment’s role in breast cancer progression and drug resistance, as well as exploring the regulation of p53 in lipid metabolism. His work has also focused on deubiquitinases for the tumor suppressor PTEN and its protein stability, highlighting his commitment to understanding tumorigenesis mechanisms.

Awards and Honors

Prof. Yuan’s research excellence has been recognized through various accolades. Noteworthy among these are the Outstanding Scientific Research Award from UT Southwestern Medical Center in 2020 and the First Prize of the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Progress Award in 2017 for his research on protein homeostasis regulation. These honors underscore his contributions to advancing biomedical research.

Publications and Impact

Prof. Yuan’s research findings have been published in high-impact journals, showcasing his contributions to cancer biology, neurodegenerative diseases, and molecular biology. His work on mitochondrial regulation as a potential Alzheimer’s therapy, chemoresistance mechanisms in colorectal cancer, and neural stem cell differentiation through signaling pathways is evidence of his expertise and versatility. His publications have received citations, reflecting the academic and clinical relevance of his research.

Conclusion

Given his significant academic background, successful acquisition of competitive research grants, impactful publications, and prestigious awards, Prof. Dr. Lin Yuan is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also contributes to developing innovative therapeutic approaches, particularly in oncology and neurobiology. Prof. Yuan’s commitment to excellence in research and his demonstrated ability to lead high-impact projects make him well-suited for recognition as a top researcher.

Publication top notes

Regulating Lars2 in mitochondria: A potential Alzheimer’s therapy by inhibiting tau phosphorylation

mTORC2-driven chromatin cGAS mediates chemoresistance through epigenetic reprogramming in colorectal cancer

Regulatory patterns analysis of transcription factor binding site clustered regions and identification of key genes in endometrial cancer

HIF-1α Affects the Neural Stem Cell Differentiation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells via MFN2-Mediated Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling

PPP2R1B is modulated by ubiquitination and is essential for spermatogenesis

Downregulated hsa_circ_0036988 promotes proliferation and metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma