Yao Christian Hugues Dokponou | Neurosurgery Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yao Christian Hugues Dokponou | Neurosurgery Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yao Christian Hugues Dokponou, Mohammed V University, Morocco

Dr. Yao Christian Hugues Dokponou is a dedicated neurosurgeon with extensive experience and a passion for global surgery education and research. He is currently pursuing a postdoctoral degree in neurosurgery at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. Dr. Dokponou has a Doctor of Medicine diploma from Danylo Halytsky National Medical University in Ukraine and additional training from military medical institutions in Gabon and Benin. His research interests include neurovascular surgery, skull base surgery, and epilepsy surgery, as evidenced by numerous publications and certifications in neurosurgical techniques and manuscript preparation from institutions like Elsevier and Miami Global Brain Tumor Symposium. 🧠

 

Publication profile

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Education

Postdoctoral Degree in Neurosurgery, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco (2018-present)

D.U. in Emergency Medicine, Ecole d’Application du Service de Santé Militaire de Libreville, Gabon (2017-2018)

CDS Diploma, Ecole Nationale des Officiers de Toffo, Benin (2011-2013)

Doctor of Medicine, Danylo Halytsky National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine (2002-2009)

Baccalaureate, Lycée Béhanzin de Porto-Novo, Benin (1994-2002)

Professional Experience

Chief Medical Officer, Social Medical Center of Garrison of Djougou, Benin (2018-2019)

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2016-2017)

Responsible for Pediatric HIV Follow-up, Military Teaching Hospital of Cotonou, Benin (2014-2016)

Chief Medical Officer, Social Medical Center of Garrison of Bembereke, Benin (2013-2014)

Certificates

Various certificates from Elsevier Researcher Academy and other institutions in manuscript preparation, review article writing, and more.

Certified Publons Academy Peer Reviewer (2020)

Research Focus

Based on Yves-Christian Hounnou Dokponou’s research, his primary research focus revolves around enhancing neurosurgical care and outcomes in Africa, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. His work spans various critical areas such as the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, low-grade gliomas, and pediatric intracranial suppurations. Dokponou’s research also emphasizes the impact of COVID-19 on neurosurgical training and global health disparities in neurosurgical education. 🧠 His publications contribute significantly to understanding and improving neurosurgical practices, diagnostic tools access, and surgical management in resource-limited settings, addressing crucial gaps in global neurosurgical care.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • State of neurosurgical education in Africa: a narrative review 📚 CITED BY: 34 YEAR: 2021
  • Continental survey of access to diagnostic tools and endovascular management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in Africa 📘 CITED BY: 12 YEAR: 2021
  • Management and outcomes of low-grade gliomas in Africa: a scoping review 📖 CITED BY: 11 YEAR: 2022
  • Management and outcomes of paediatric intracranial suppurations in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review 📕 CITED BY: 8 YEAR: 2021
  • Transcranial doppler in the non-invasive estimation of intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury compared to other non-invasive methods in lower-middle income countries 📗 CITED BY: 5 YEAR: 2023
  • Surgical aneurysm repair of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in Sub-Saharan Africa: The state of training and management 📘 CITED BY: 3 YEAR: 2023
  • Management and outcomes of low-grade gliomas in Africa: a scoping review protocol 📙 CITED BY: 3 YEAR: 2022
  • COVID-19 impact on the global neurosurgery resident training course and admission: A scoping review 📗 CITED BY: 2 YEAR: 2023
  • Management and positive outcome of skull-base ossifying fibroma: a case report 📕 CITED BY: 2 YEAR: 2021
  • Brain Stroke as a Post-Operative Lethal Complication of a Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Case Report 📙 CITED BY: 2 YEAR: 2021

 

Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar | Neurosurgery | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Vafa  Rahimi-Movaghar |  Neurosurgery |  Best Researcher Award

Prof. of Neurosurgery at  Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Tehran University Medical Sciences, Iran

Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar, MD is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) and serves as the Director of the National Spinal Cord Injury Registry in Iran. He is also the Director of Neurotrauma at the Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, affiliated with TUMS. Dr. Rahimi-Movaghar’s research primarily focuses on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and global burden of diseases and injuries. He has extensive experience in neurosurgical operations and has authored numerous publications, including books and chapters on neurosurgical and public health topics. Dr. Rahimi-Movaghar is recognized internationally as an AOSpine Knowledge Forum Member of Spinal Cord Injury and has received several awards for his contributions to medical science.

Profile

Education:

  • Post-doctorate “Research Neurotrauma Fellowship,” University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre
  • Courses in Spinal Cord Injury Research, University of Irvine, USA

Accomplishments:

  • AOSpine Knowledge Forum Member of Spinal Cord Injury
  • Operative experience includes 3,128 neurosurgical operations

Research Focus: Neurosurgery

Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar, MD, focuses his neurosurgery research primarily on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). His work includes extensive studies and initiatives related to SCI management, treatment strategies, outcomes assessment, and the establishment and management of the National Spinal Cord Injury Registry in Iran. His research also encompasses advancements in neurotrauma, neurosurgical techniques, and the epidemiology of spinal cord injuries, aiming to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes in this specialized field.

Citations:

  • All Time:
    • Citations: 117,289
    • h-index: 84
    • i10-index: 280
  • Since 2019:
    • Citations: 94,012
    • h-index: 78
    • i10-index: 233

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