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. 🧠

 

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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

 

Brandon Santhumayor | Neurosurgery Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Brandon Santhumayor | Neurosurgery Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Brandon Santhumayor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, United States

🎓 Brandon Santhumayor is a medical student at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, expected to graduate in May 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry with a Minor in Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Brandon has conducted extensive research in neurosurgery and pharmacology, publishing in prominent journals. He has held leadership roles, including President of the AANS Chapter, and founded the Sports Medicine Interest Group. Brandon is dedicated to community service, mentoring aspiring medical students, and has received multiple awards for his contributions to neuroscience and medical research. 🧠📚

 

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🎓 Education

Brandon Santhumayor is pursuing a Medical Degree at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, expected to graduate in May 2025. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a Minor in Bioethics in 2020.

🔬 Research Experience

He has contributed significantly to neurosurgical and pharmacological research, including roles as a Clinical Research Fellow at NYU Langone Health and Research Assistant at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

🏆 Awards

Brandon has received numerous awards, including Best Poster at the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society Congress and scholarships for his research contributions.

 

Research Focus

Brandon Santhumayor’s research focuses primarily on neurosurgery and neurology, with a specific interest in advancing treatment modalities such as stereotactic radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS). His contributions span clinical trials investigating the termination factors of DBS trials, emphasizing patient outcomes and efficacy. Brandon’s work includes publications in prestigious journals, detailing the impact of cerebral revascularization on pial collateral flow and innovative strategies for device retrieval in neurointerventional procedures. His research aims to improve therapeutic approaches in neurology, marked by a commitment to understanding neurological diseases and enhancing treatment efficacy through innovative technologies. 🧠

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastasis from cholangiocarcinoma. J Neurosurg. 2024. 🧠
  • Improved outcomes for triple negative breast cancer brain metastases patients after stereotactic radiosurgery and new systemic approaches. J Neurooncol. 2024.
  • Why are clinical trials of deep brain stimulation terminated? An analysis of clinicaltrials.gov. World Neurosurg X. 2024.
  • Impact of Cerebral Revascularization on Pial Collateral Flow in Patients With Unilateral Moyamoya Disease Using Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Angiography. Neurosurgery. 2024.
  • Woven EndoBridge Device Migration and Microsnare Retrieval Strategy: Single Institutional Case Reports with Technical Video Demonstration. Neurointervention. 2023.
  • Response to Fulvio A. Scorza and colleagues. Child’s Nerv Syst. 2022.
  • Evaluating vagus nerve stimulation treatment with heart rate monitoring in pediatric patients with intractable epilepsy. Child’s Nerv Syst. 2022.