Dr. Reza Rezvani | OBESITY | Best Research Award

Dr. Reza Rezvani | OBESITY | Best Research Award

Assistant Professor at OBESITY, Mashhad university of Medcial Sciences, Iran

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

🎓 Education:

  1. Doctoral (Ph.D.) Human Nutrition (September 2009 – September 2014):
    • Department of nutrition, faculty of food and agricultural sciences, Laval University, Quebec, Canada.
    • Supervisor: Dr. Katherine Cianflone
    • Co-Director: Dr. Andre Tchernof
    • Ph.D. thesis: Evaluation of Acylation Stimulating Protein (ASP) and Adipokines in relationship with the determinants of obesity and its consequences.
  2. Doctor of Medicine (MD) (September 1989 – September 1996):
    • University of Medical Sciences of Zahedan, IRAN, Faculty of Medicine
    • MD thesis: Evaluation of accuracy rate of Sajadi Formula in the measurement of intraocular lenses in comparison with SRK/II formula among patients of Azahra Eye Center.

🏆 Achievements in Education:

  • Broad-based medical knowledge
  • Developed interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work and communicate well under pressure
  • Ability to be a team player
  • Experience dealing with large organizations
  • Ability to conduct original, independent research
  • Finding scientific problems in research and persuading toward solving them
  • Research and analysis skills
  • Written and verbal presentation skills

Reza Rezvani ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 621, Since 2018: 438
  • Citations: 621 (All), 438 (Since 2018)
  • h-index:  14 (All), 12 (Since 2018)
  • i-10index: 17 (All), 14 (Since 2018

These metrics showcase the impact of Rezvani ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  1. Assistant professor (December 2016- now):
    • Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Mashhad, Iran
    • Head, Deputy of Education of Nutrition Department (2022- now)
    • Head of the Research Committee of the Nutrition Department, 2018-2022
    • Duties include teaching and lecturing at Medical Universities and university hospitals on various topics related to nutrition, managing and supervising clinical research, and practicing as a clinical nutrition specialist in hospitals and clinics of the university.
  2. Visiting professor fellow (March 2024- now):
    • Department of nutrition, faculty of food and agricultural sciences, Laval University, Quebec, Canada.
    • Conducting research and contributing to academic programs.
  3. Visiting scientist fellow (December 2014- January 2016):
    • NSERC program, Working as a visiting scientist in governmental laboratories, Hazard Identification Division, Health Canada, Ottawa
    • Conducting, monitoring, and designing scientific studies, analyzing and interpreting scientific data.
  4. Biomedical researcher, Ph.D. Student (September 2009- May 2014):
    • Working in an obesity research center in Laval Hospital, Quebec City
    • Duties include performing laboratory assays, statistical analysis of data, contributing to hypothesis development and study design, writing, publishing, and presenting scientific papers.
  5. General Physician (May 1997- September 2008):
    • Working as a General Practitioner in different clinics and hospitals in IRAN
    • Working as a medical projects manager in the Health Network of the Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education of IRAN
    • Duties included responding to medical/health problems presented by patients, commissioning healthcare, organizing preventative medical programs for individual patients, educating and advising patients and their families.

🏅 Achievements in experiences:

  • Broad-based medical knowledge
  • Involving evaluation
  • Responsibility for decision-making
  • Self-directing ability
  • Ability to work and communicate well under pressure
  • Leadership skills

🛠️ Qualifications:

  • Technical skills: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Methods, Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV), Cardio Pulmonary Exam Test (CPET), Indirect Calorimetry, Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Radioimmunoassay (RIA), Total RNA isolation and reverse-transcriptase reaction (liver, adipose tissues), Real-time qPCR, Gel electrophoresis, Western Blot, Luminescence assay.
  • Computer Skills: Windows and Office, Prism statistic software, Sigma stat statistic software, JMP statistic software, Reference Manager, Endnote5, Mendeley.
  • Language: English, French

🏆 Awards and scholarships:

  • NSERC program award, Health Canada, October 22, 2014 (53,500/year)
  • Ph.D. Scholarship/Studentship, Obesity Training Program and CRIUPQ, Sept 2009 – Sept 2013
  • Faculty of Food and Agriculture, Laval University, Admission Award, Sept 2009
  • Faculty of Food and Agriculture, Laval University, Doctorate Exam Award, Sept 2010
  • Faculty of Food and Agriculture, Laval University, Comprehensive Exam Award, Jan 2011
  • Faculty of Food and Agricultural, Laval University, “le Fonds de soutien au doctorat pour des article”, May 2014

Publications:

A Onat, G Can, R Rezvani, K Cianflone. “Complement C3 and cleavage products in cardiometabolic risk.” Clinica chimica acta 412 (13-14), 1171-1179, 2011. (Citations: 144)

NM Soleimani D, Ranjbar G, Rezvani R, Goshayeshi L, Razmpour F. “Dietary patterns in relation to hepatic fibrosis among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.” Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 12, 315—324, 2019. (Citations: 48*)

F Najafi, S Soltani, B Karami Matin, A Kazemi Karyani, S Rezaei, M Soofi, et al. “Socioeconomic-related inequalities in overweight and obesity: findings from the PERSIAN cohort study.” BMC public health 20, 1-13, 2020. (Citations: 46)

R Rezvani, K Cianflone, JP McGahan, L Berglund, AA Bremer, NL Keim, et al. “Effects of sugar‐sweetened beverages on plasma acylation stimulating protein, leptin and adiponectin: Relationships with Metabolic Outcomes.” Obesity 21 (12), 2471-2480, 2013. (Citations: 46)

T Jamialahmadi, M Nematy, A Jangjoo, L Goshayeshi, R Rezvani, et al. “Measurement of liver stiffness with 2D-shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) in bariatric surgery candidates reveals acceptable diagnostic yield compared to liver biopsy.” Obesity surgery 29, 2585-2592, 2019. (Citations: 42)

D Soleimani, M Rezaie, F Rajabzadeh, J Gholizadeh Navashenaq, et al. “Protective effects of propolis on hepatic steatosis and fibrosis among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) evaluated by real‐time two‐dimensional shear wave.” Phytotherapy Research 35 (3), 1669-1679, 2021. (Citations: 39)

C Richard, MM Royer, P Couture, K Cianflone, R Rezvani, S Desroches, et al. “Effect of the Mediterranean diet on plasma adipokine concentrations in men with metabolic syndrome.” Metabolism 62 (12), 1803-1810, 2013. (Citations: 33)

S Jandari, N Mosalmanzadeh, MRSF Moghadam, D Soleimani, et al. “Dietary inflammatory index and healthy eating index-2015 are associated with rheumatoid arthritis.” Public health nutrition 24 (18), 6007-6014, 2021. (Citations: 19)

LS Bahrami, SM Arabi, Z Feizy, R Rezvani. “The effect of beetroot inorganic nitrate supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.” Nitric Oxide 115, 8-22, 2021. (Citations: 18)

 

Assist Prof Dr. Eman Toraih | Surgery | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Eman Toraih | Surgery | Women Researcher Award

Surgery Department at Surgery ,Tulane University , United States

👨‍🎓She remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 She successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Experience:

Dr. Eman Toraih is currently serving as a Research Project Manager in the Endocrine Division of the Surgery Department at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA, USA, a position she has held since February 2020. In addition to this role, she is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Surgery at the same institution, a position she has held since November 2019. Prior to her current positions, Dr. Toraih was an Assistant Professor in Medical Genetics at the Genetics Unit of Suez Canal University School of Medicine in Ismailia, Egypt, starting from June 2019. She previously held the position of Head of the Molecular lab at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular and Cellular Medicine at Suez Canal University from May 2015 to October 2019. Before that, she served as a Lecturer of Medical Genetics (June 2014 – May 2019), Assistant Lecturer of Medical Genetics (May 2008 – June 2014), and Demonstrator of Medical Genetics (June 2004 – May 2008) at the same institution. Dr. Toraih began her career as a Physician (General Practitioner) at Suez Canal University Hospitals in Ismailia, Egypt, where she worked from March 2003 to February 2004.

Education:

Dr. Eman Toraih completed a Research Fellowship in Bioinformatics at the OmicsLogic Network in New Orleans, LA, from June 2021 to June 2022. She then pursued a Diploma in Bioinformatics at Suez Canal University in Egypt, which she completed from August 2018 to June 2019. Dr. Toraih earned her Ph.D. in Medical Genetics from Suez Canal University in Egypt, graduating in May 2014. She also holds a Master’s degree in Medical Genetics from Suez Canal University, which she completed from June 2004 to April 2008. Dr. Toraih began her academic journey by obtaining an M.B.B. Ch in Medicine from Suez Canal University, Egypt, graduating in December 2002 after studying from September 1997.

Training and Certification:

Dr. Eman Toraih has completed several professional development programs and courses to enhance her expertise. She obtained certification in Ingenuity Pathway Analysis from Qiagen Co, USA, in November-December 2022. Additionally, she completed an Advanced Bioinformatics course at Pine-Biotech Omics Logic in NOLA, USA, from June 2021 to June 2022. Dr. Toraih also undertook a program in Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Programming at ArrayGen Technologies Pvt Ltd in Puna, India, from September 2017 to October 2017. Furthermore, she participated in studies related to Regenerative Medicine at the University of Toronto, School of Medicine, Canada, from September 2016 to April 2017, and completed a course on the Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression at the University of Melbourne, Australia, from November 2016 to December 2016.

Eman Toraih ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 3275, Since 2018: 3078
  • Citations: 3275 (All), 3078 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 31 (All), 29 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 88 (All), 87 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Toraih ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Skills:

Dr. Eman Toraih is proficient in various domains, including Data Science, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and Biomedical Research. She has demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of statistical analysis and machine learning platforms such as R, Python, SPSS, STATA, MATLAB, WEKA, SQL, Linux, Power BI, and H2O. Additionally, she is experienced in utilizing bioinformatics programs such as Partek Flow, CLC, IPA, GWAS, HaploView, TCGA, Cytoscape, Galaxy, and OmicSoft for genomic and proteomic data analysis. Dr. Toraih is skilled in using statistical software like R, Python, STATA, and SPSS for complex genomic, clinical, and epidemiologic data analysis. She has developed algorithms and programs to automate analysis workflows for large biomedical datasets, including GEO, TCGA, NRD, SEER, and NSQIP, using integration and mining techniques. Furthermore, she is proficient in data visualization tools such as Tableau, RStudio, Prism, BioVinci, geospatial tools, image J, and Biorender for biomedical data visualization. Dr. Toraih has led multi-year translational research studies utilizing omics data, biostatistics, and epidemiology.

Award & Honors:

Dr. Eman Toraih has received several prestigious awards and recognitions, including the 2023 Pilot Grant Award from Tulane University, the 2022 Promising Research Direction for Future Potential Award at the Research Symposium 2022 organized by Pine Biotech, the 2021 International Publication Award from Suez Canal University, the 2021 American Thyroid Association award, the 2021 LACaTS Pilot Grant from Tulane University, the 2020 Carol Lavin Bernick Faculty award from Tulane University, the 2019 International Publication Award from Suez Canal University, the 2018 International Publication Award from Suez Canal University, and the 2017 Oral presentation award at the 4th Young Researcher Conference at Suez Canal University.

Publications:

Diagnostic and prognostic value of hematological and immunological markers in COVID-19 infection: A meta-analysis of 6320 patients

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 247 citations.

Vitamin D insufficiency as a potential culprit in critical COVID‐19 patients

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 236 citations.

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and outcomes in Louisiana COVID-19 patients

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 139 citations.

Association of cardiac biomarkers and comorbidities with increased mortality, severity, and cardiac injury in COVID‐19 patients: a meta‐regression and decision tree analysis

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 119 citations.

Pilot study of serum microRNA-21 as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in Egyptian breast cancer patients

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 76 citations.

COVID‐19 and liver dysfunction: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of retrospective studies

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 66 citations.

Thymoquinone and diallyl sulfide protect against fipronil-induced oxidative injury in rats

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 55 citations.

Gastroenterology manifestations and COVID‐19 outcomes: A meta‐analysis of 25,252 cohorts among the first and second waves

  • Published in Energy in 2018 with 52 citations.

MicroRNA-196a2 biomarker and targetome network analysis in solid tumors

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 52 citations.