Rushani Cameron | Medicine and Dentistry | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Rushani Cameron
Affiliation SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Country United States
Scopus ID 60539313500
Documents 2
Subject Area Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Outcomes Research, Medicine and Dentistry
Event World Science Awards
ORCID 0009-0003-0166-1505

Rushani Cameron
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Rushani Cameron is a physician-scientist in training whose academic work centers on orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, cartilage restoration, hip preservation, arthroscopy, and clinical outcomes research. As a Doctor of Medicine candidate at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Cameron has developed an active research portfolio through collaborations with NYU Langone Health and Maimonides Medical Center. Her work integrates evidence-based clinical investigation with patient-centered outcome assessment and has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications and national scientific presentations.[1]

Abstract

Rushani Cameron has established an emerging academic profile through clinical research in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Her investigations evaluate long-term surgical outcomes, graft survivorship, mental health influences on orthopedic recovery, cartilage restoration, and hip preservation. Through collaborations with leading orthopedic researchers, she has contributed to peer-reviewed literature and numerous presentations at internationally recognized conferences, demonstrating a strong commitment to evidence-based clinical research.[2]

Keywords

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Hip Arthroscopy, Cartilage Restoration, Meniscal Allograft Transplantation, Outcomes Research, Orthopedic Research, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Evidence-Based Medicine.

Introduction

Orthopedic surgery increasingly depends upon high-quality clinical evidence to improve patient outcomes and optimize surgical decision-making. Cameron’s academic activities focus on generating clinically relevant evidence addressing sports medicine, hip preservation, cartilage repair, and patient-reported outcomes. Her work reflects interdisciplinary collaboration across academic medical centers and demonstrates an early commitment to translational orthopedic research.[3]

Research Profile

  • Doctor of Medicine Candidate at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
  • Former Orthopedic Research Fellow at NYU Langone Health.
  • Orthopedic Research Scholar at Maimonides Medical Center.
  • Research interests include sports medicine, hip preservation, arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, and clinical outcomes.
  • Recipient of multiple academic honors, including Best Researcher Award, Best Paper Award, and Innovative Research Award.

Research Contributions

Cameron’s research emphasizes long-term evaluation of orthopedic procedures using retrospective cohort studies, registry analyses, and patient-reported outcomes. Her published investigations have examined corticosteroid injections before meniscal transplantation, chondrocyte implantation outcomes, ankle fracture readmissions, posterior tibial slope, and survivorship following meniscal allograft transplantation. Additional ongoing work explores hip arthroscopy, surgical technology, mental health, and cartilage restoration.[4]

Publications

  • Preoperative Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection Is Not Associated with Inferior Reoperation or Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Meniscal Allograft Transplantation. DOI: 10.3390/surgeries7020075
  • Patient Comorbidities Drive 90-Day Emergency Department Revisits and Readmissions After Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture ORIF. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-25-01063
  • Preoperative Corticosteroid Injection and Outcomes Following Chondrocyte Implantation. DOI: 10.3390/surgeries7010040
  • Posterior Tibial Slope and Meniscal Allograft Survivorship. DOI: 10.1002/ksa.70460

Research Impact

The research portfolio demonstrates active participation in clinically meaningful orthopedic investigations addressing patient safety, surgical outcomes, graft survivorship, and long-term functional recovery. Cameron has presented research at major professional organizations including AAOS, AOSSM, ISHA, COS, EOA, OSET, and NMA, illustrating broad dissemination of research findings within the orthopedic community.[5]

Award Suitability

Based on her documented academic record, peer-reviewed publications, leadership activities, and extensive participation in national orthopedic conferences, Rushani Cameron demonstrates characteristics commonly associated with emerging investigator recognition. Her multidisciplinary research, commitment to medical education, and contributions to orthopedic outcomes research support consideration for early-career research recognition within academic medicine.[6]

Conclusion

Rushani Cameron represents an emerging clinician-investigator whose scholarly work spans orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and outcomes research. Her publication record, conference presentations, leadership roles, and continued engagement in translational orthopedic investigations demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing evidence-based patient care and medical research.

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References

  1. Elsevier. Scopus Author Details: Rushani Cameron, Author ID 60539313500.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60539313500
  2. Cameron RK et al. Surgeries. 2026.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries7020075
  3. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Curriculum Vitae.
  4. NYU Langone Health Orthopedic Research Portfolio.
  5. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Clinical Orthopaedic Society, International Society for Hip Arthroscopy Conference Abstracts.
  6. Curriculum Vitae and documented academic achievements supplied by the researcher.

Áron Mészáros | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Áron Mészáros | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Hungarian University of Sport Science | Hungary

Mr. Áron Gergely Mészáros is a Hungarian strength and conditioning specialist and researcher with extensive experience in elite basketball performance and sports science. With a professional background as a former first-division basketball player, he has transitioned into high-level coaching and diagnostics, contributing to national teams and leading academies, including the Hungarian Basketball Federation and Vasas Basketball Academy. His expertise spans movement quality assessment, sport-specific performance testing, injury prevention, and load monitoring using advanced technologies such as VO₂ max analysis, lactate testing, and LPS systems. Mészáros has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals, focusing on youth athlete development and performance analytics. His work supports evidence-based training practices and contributes significantly to athlete health, performance optimization, and the advancement of sports science methodologies globally.

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Muhammad Ali Ibrahim Kazi | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Muhammad Ali Ibrahim Kazi | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Anne Arundel Medical Center | United States

Dr. Muhammad Ali Ibrahim Kazi, MD, MBBS is a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Maryland, with strong academic training from Aga Khan University and international clinical experience. He has successfully completed all USMLE steps and is actively engaged in outcomes-based and real-world evidence research, particularly in gastroenterology, hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, metabolic disorders, and GLP-1–based therapies. Dr. Kazi has multiple peer-reviewed publications, including PubMed-indexed articles and book chapters, and an extensive portfolio of ongoing multicenter cohort studies using large databases such as TriNetX. His work has been presented at major global forums including DDW, ACG, and AASLD. Beyond academia, he demonstrates strong societal impact through leadership in health education, cancer awareness, homelessness outreach, and global community service initiatives.

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Turkan Mutlu Yar | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Turkan Mutlu Yar | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Ordu University Faculty of Medicine | Turkey

Dr. Turkan Mutlu Yar is a dedicated Doctor Ogretim Uyesi in the Department of Medical Parasitology at Ordu University, Faculty of Medicine, where she has been contributing to academic research, teaching, and diagnostics since 2023. She completed her PhD in Parasitology at İnönü University in 2015, with a thesis focused on the effectiveness of PCR in diagnosing Trichomonas infections in male patients. Her academic background also includes a thesis-based Master’s degree in Parasitology, a non-thesis Master’s degree in Biology Teaching, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Fırat University. Dr. Yar’s research expertise spans intestinal parasites, cystic echinococcosis, trichomoniasis, zoonotic parasitic diseases, diagnostic molecular methods, and machine learning applications in parasitology. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in international journals, including studies on Helicobacter pylori, Toxoplasma gondii, Toxocara species, and intestinal parasite prevalence in clinical and community settings. Her collaborative work also explores the antiparasitic effects of plant extracts, decision tree algorithms for disease severity, and risk factor modeling for parasitic infections. In addition, she has contributed multiple book chapters on parasitic diseases, zoonotic infections, liver trematodes, free-living amoebae, and hospital-acquired parasitic pathogens.

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Dujiang Yang | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dujiang Yang | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

The Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Southwest Medical University Spinal Surgery Group | China

Dr. Dujiang Yang is currently pursuing his graduate studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Orthopedics and Traumatology) at Southwest Medical University (September 2023–June 2026). Despite being in training, he has already established an exceptionally prolific academic record, demonstrating strong research capability and outstanding scientific productivity. As the first author, he has published 43 English SCI-indexed papers, one Chinese Peking University Core article, several regular English journal papers, and additional Chinese publications. His cumulative SCI impact factor as first author has reached 264.5, reflecting both depth and influence in interdisciplinary biomedical research. His publications span top-tier journals including Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (IF=20.6), Journal of Extracellular Vesicles (IF=14.5), Advanced Science (IF=14.3), Leukemia (IF=13.4), Cardiovascular Research (IF=13.2), Angiogenesis (IF=9.2), British Journal of Pharmacology (IF=7.7), and many others across fields such as immunology, degenerative diseases, oncology, tissue engineering, and stem cell therapies. His research interests are broad yet cohesive, focusing on molecular mechanisms of disease, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, single-cell analysis, and translational therapeutic strategies. In addition to research articles, he has also contributed multiple commentary papers in SCI journals, including a notable commentary in JAMA Network Open (IF=9.7). Beyond published work, Yang also has several manuscripts under review or accepted, including research utilizing multi-omics approaches, machine learning, network pharmacology, UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-ESI-MS, and spatial transcriptomics, further demonstrating advanced methodological skills and translational vision. His work—ranging from tendon repair, osteoarthritis treatment, muscle regeneration, virology, to stem cell-based therapy—reflects a rare integration of modern biomedical science with traditional Chinese medicine perspectives. Yang has actively contributed to multiple funded scientific research projects under the supervision of Professor Guoyou Wang. His roles include project design, experimental execution, and manuscript preparation. Key projects include: a National Natural Science Foundation project exploring mechanisms of Shaoyang Shenggu prescription in regulating IL-17/NF-κB pathways to inhibit chondrocyte senescence; and several Sichuan Provincial research grants focused on network pharmacology, TGF-β/GPX4 signaling, iron-death mechanisms, and therapeutic evaluation of traditional herbal approaches in knee osteoarthritis.

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Featured Publications

  1. (2025). Navigating the complex landscape of DPP4 inhibition in inflammation: From novel mechanisms to unresolved translational challenges. Inflammation Research.

  2. (2025). USP5-laden ApoEVs and E2F1 stabilization in disc repair: Unresolved questions on senescence, specificity and endosomal escape. Journal of Extracellular Vesicles.

  3. (2025). Advancing the tendinopathy triad: Comment on “Tendinopathy: The interplay between mechanical stress, inflammation, and vascularity”. Advanced Science.

  4. (2025). Time to move beyond treatment initiation: Implementing risk-stratified therapy in fracture liaison services. Osteoporosis International.

 

Aurore Sajust de Bergues de Escalup | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Aurore Sajust de Bergues de Escalup | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild Hospital | France

Dr. Aurore Sajust de Bergues de Escalup is a radiology resident specializing in advanced neuroimaging, thoracic imaging, and musculoskeletal diagnostic modalities, with a growing research portfolio in artificial intelligence–enhanced medical imaging. She is currently completing the advanced phase of her radiology residency at the Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, focusing on neuroradiology and head-and-neck imaging, while simultaneously advancing her research interests in biomedical image analysis and quantitative MRI. Dr. Sajust de Bergues de Escalup holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (BioImaging Specialization), awarded with honors, and completed at the PARCC laboratory (Inserm UMR 970). She was awarded the Année Recherche scholarship (ARS), supporting her contributions to translational imaging research. Her academic foundation includes competitive rankings in French national medical examinations (PACES rank: 52; ECN rank: 1227) and early international scientific exposure through her participation in the Biomed Research Academy at the University of Pennsylvania. Her recent peer-reviewed publications reflect an interdisciplinary approach combining clinical expertise and innovation. These include studies on synthetic MRI for optic nerve pathology, deep learning–based MRI reconstruction techniques, and CT phenotypes of interstitial lung disease in autoimmune disorders. Collectively, her work contributes to improving diagnostic accuracy, reducing scan times, and advancing precision imaging in ophthalmologic and thoracic conditions. Her collaborations span multiple major French academic hospitals, including Hôpital Robert-Debré, Hôpital Henri-Mondor, Hôpital Bichat, and the Hôpital de la Timone. Fluent in French and English, she has developed both clinical and research experience across pediatric radiology, emergency imaging, cardiothoracic radiology, and uro-gynecological imaging. Her long-term vision is to contribute to the integration of artificial intelligence and quantitative imaging biomarkers to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes in neuroradiology and systemic disease evaluation.

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Featured Publications

Sajust de Bergues de Escalup, A., Lecler, A., Poirion, É., Papeix, C., Deschamps, R., Milea, D., Savatovsky, J., Duron, L., & O’Shaughnessy, E. (2025). Deep learning-based image reconstruction significantly improves image quality of MRI examinations of the orbit at 3 Tesla. Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.

Sajust de Bergues de Escalup, A., Duron, L., Koskas, P., Poirion, É., Papeix, C., Deschamps, R., Milea, D., O’Shaughnessy, E., Savatovsky, J., Fournier, L., et al. (2025). Synthetic MRI for detecting abnormal signals in the optic nerves. Investigative Radiology

Bo Wan | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bo Wan | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China

Dr. Bo Wan is an emerging clinician–scientist in the field of ophthalmology, recognized for his strong commitment to advancing clinical practice and research related to myopia, cataract, and retinal disorders. With several years of experience as an ophthalmologist in a leading medical institution, he has developed extensive competence in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of common and complex ocular diseases. His clinical work is characterized by precision, rigorous reasoning, and patient-centered decision-making, contributing to improved visual outcomes and enhanced quality of life for diverse patient populations. In parallel with his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Wan has maintained an active engagement in academic research, focusing on evidence-based approaches to ophthalmic disorders and exploring strategies for disease prevention and early intervention. He has authored 2 scholarly documents, which together have received 19 citations and an h-index of 1, reflecting the early but growing influence of his research contributions. His work demonstrates a consistent interest in the integration of clinical insights with scientific inquiry, and he has collaborated with colleagues across medical and academic settings to advance shared research goals. These collaborations have supported the development of multidisciplinary perspectives that enrich both clinical practice and investigative rigor. Dr. Wan’s scholarly activities reflect a broader commitment to public health and societal benefit. By contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy and more effective therapeutic pathways in ophthalmology, his work supports long-term visual health and addresses the rising global challenges of myopia and age-related ocular diseases. He is dedicated to continuous professional development and intends to expand his research output, strengthen international collaborations, and contribute to high-impact studies that can influence global ophthalmic guidelines and clinical standards. With a strong foundation in clinical practice, disciplined research habits, and a clear vision for future growth, Dr. Bo Wan is well positioned to make meaningful and sustained contributions to ophthalmic science and global eye health.

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Featured Publications

  1. (2024). Parallel comparison of ocular metrics in non-human primates with high myopia by LS900, ultrasonography and MRI-based 3D reconstruction. Experimental Eye Research.

 

Ricardo Osorio | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ricardo Osorio | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, United States

Dr. Ricardo Osorio is a distinguished neuropsychiatrist and researcher specializing in the intersection of sleep, aging, and neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. He earned his M.D. from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain) in 2001, followed by multiple master’s degrees in Psychotherapy, Neuroscience, and Neuropsychology from Universidad Comillas and Universidad Complutense, Madrid, with a focus on executive function and cognitive aging. His clinical training includes residencies in psychiatry at 12 de Octubre Hospital, Madrid, internships in neurology at McGill University, Montreal, and neuropsychiatry at the Institute of Neurology, London, as well as postdoctoral neuroscience training at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Osorio’s professional career encompasses roles as attending psychiatrist in several Spanish hospitals, research scientist at Alzheimer’s Project Research Unit (CIEN Foundation) in Madrid, and progressive academic appointments at NYU School of Medicine and the Healthy Brain Aging and Sleep Center, where he is now a tenured associate professor. His research interests focus on sleep disorders as risk factors for neurodegeneration, slow-wave sleep and sleep spindle physiology, memory consolidation, and advanced neuroimaging techniques including PET imaging of glucose metabolism, amyloid, and tau in normal aging, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease. He possesses expertise in clinical psychiatry, cognitive assessment, neuroimaging analysis, sleep research methodologies, and interdisciplinary translational research. Dr. Osorio has received numerous awards and honors, including international fellowships, the Spanish National Psychiatry Residents Research Award, the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Young Investigator Award, and departmental mentorship recognitions. He has authored 130 publications, accumulated 9,893 citations, and holds an h-index of 44, reflecting his impactful contributions to science and clinical practice. Dr. Osorio’s work bridges neuroscience and clinical application, advancing understanding of cognitive aging, informing early detection strategies for Alzheimer’s disease, and contributing to the development of interventions that benefit patients and society at large, marking him as a leading figure in neuropsychiatric research and aging studies.

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Featured Publications

  1. Bernard, M. A., Boutajangout, A., Debure, L., Ahmed, W., Briggs, A. Q., Boza-Calvo, C., Vedvyas, A., Marsh, K., Bubu, O. M., Osorio, R. S., et al. (2024, July 10). The relationship between anxiety and levels of Alzheimer’s disease plasma biomarkers. Preprint.

  2. Iosifescu, D. V., Song, X., Gersten, M. B., Adib, A., Cho, Y., Collins, K. M., Yates, K. F., Hurtado-Puerto, A. M., McEachern, K. M., Osorio, R. S., et al. (2023, July 13). Protocol report on the transcranial photobiomodulation for Alzheimer’s disease (TRAP-AD) study. Healthcare, 11(14), 2017.

  3. Parasoglou, P., Osorio, R. S., Khegai, O., Kovbasyuk, Z., Miller, M., Ho, A., Dehkharghani, S., Wisniewski, T., Convit, A., Mosconi, L., et al. (2022, December). Phosphorus metabolism in the brain of cognitively normal midlife individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Neuroimage: Reports, 2, 100121.

  4. Lal, C., Ayappa, I., Ayas, N., Beaudin, A. E., Hoyos, C., Kushida, C. A., Kaminska, M., Mullins, A., Naismith, S. L., Osorio, R. S., et al. (2022, August). The link between obstructive sleep apnea and neurocognitive impairment: An official American Thoracic Society workshop report. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 19(8), 1250–1267.

  5. Teipel, S., Bruno, D., Plaska, C. R., Heslegrave, A., Ramos-Cejudo, J., Osorio, R. S., Zetterberg, H., Blennow, K., & Pomara, N. (2021, October). Association of CSF sTREM2, a marker of microglia activation, with cholinergic basal forebrain volume in major depressive disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 295, 1017–1025.

Dr. Ricardo Osorio’s work advances the understanding of sleep and neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, by identifying early risk factors and therapeutic targets. His research bridges neuroscience and clinical practice, improving strategies for diagnosis, prevention, and intervention, thereby benefiting patients, healthcare systems, and society globally.

Maria Sundvall | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Maria Sundvall | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

University of Turku, Finland

Dr. Maria Sundvall is a distinguished physician-scientist and academic leader in Clinical Oncology and Molecular Cancer Biology, renowned for her translational research bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical applications. She earned her Medical Doctor degree in 2003, followed by a Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Turku, Finland, in 2007, where her thesis focused on “Signaling of ErbB4 Isoforms in Cancer.” She was later awarded the Title of Docent in 2015 and became a Specialist Physician in Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy in 2018. Professionally, Dr. Sundvall serves as a Consultant in Clinical Oncology at Turku University Hospital and a Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, where she also directs the Cancer Research Unit. Her earlier career includes postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School under Professor P.P. Pandolfi, where she advanced her expertise in oncogenic signaling and targeted cancer therapies. Her research interests focus on receptor tyrosine kinase signaling, metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer, resistance mechanisms to EGFR-targeting therapies, and precision oncology for breast and prostate cancers. Dr. Sundvall possesses advanced research skills in molecular biology, cell signaling, cancer genomics, and translational medicine, with proficiency in various laboratory and clinical trial methodologies. She has authored over 34 publications in prestigious journals such as PNAS, Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research, and Oncogene, contributing key insights into cancer mechanisms and therapeutic resistance. Her numerous honors include the Turku University Foundation Ph.D. Thesis Award and research grants exceeding €1 million from the Research Council of Finland, the Finnish Medical Foundation, and the Sigrid Juselius Foundation. In conclusion, Dr. Sundvall exemplifies excellence in research, teaching, and clinical innovation, with her work significantly advancing the understanding of cancer biology and influencing future directions in precision oncology and patient-centered cancer care worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Sriraman, S., Virtanen, V., Kukkula, A., Toriseva, M., Lumiainen, A., West, G., Poutanen, M., Taimen, P., & Sundvall, M. (2025). Androgen receptor‐mediated regulation of BRCA1 modulates the antioxidant defense in prostate cancer. The Journal of Pathology. Advance online publication.

Koskela, S., Pulkkinen, O., Mehmood, A., Kallionpää, R., Birkman, E.-M., Huuhtanen, J., Mustjoki, S., Coupland, S., Aittokallio, T., & Sundvall, M. (2025, July 8). Novel anti-PD1 predictive signature and functional dendritic-cell biomarkers in melanoma identified with systems immunology [Preprint]. Research Square.

Gnjatovic, J., Garces Ibanez, J., Rantala, J., Sundvall, M., Alanne, E., Vaittinen, S., Mattila, P., Jäättelä, M., & Hämälistö, S. (2025, April 29). Patient-derived lymphoma organoids and repurposed drugs: Novel solutions for improved B cell lymphoma treatment [Conference paper].

Hollmén, M., Löyttyniemi, E., Juhanoja, E., Vihinen, P., & Sundvall, M. (2025, February). High comorbidity and tumor proliferation predict survival of localized breast cancer patients after curative surgery: A retrospective analysis of real-world data in Finland. Surgical Oncology, 102(188).

Nissi, L., Tuominen, S., Routila, J., Huusko, T., Ketonen, P., Sundvall, M., Leivo, I., Irjala, H., Minn, H., & Grönroos, T. J. (2024, November). xCT as a predictor for survival in a population‐based cohort of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer Medicine.

Giovanni Musso | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Giovanni Musso | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

AOU San Luigi Gonzaga Orbassano (Torino), Italy

Dr. Giovanni Musso is a renowned clinician and researcher in Internal Medicine with a distinguished academic and professional career. He graduated in Medicine in 1996 with top honors (110/110) and completed his specialization in Internal Medicine in 2002 with distinction. Currently serving at the Department of Internal Medicine, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, he has devoted his career to the study of lipid and glucose metabolism, with particular emphasis on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD/MASH), and related metabolic complications. He leads international collaborative research involving 34 centers worldwide, producing high-impact findings on NAFLD epidemiology, pathogenesis, and staging, with publications in PLOS Medicine, Hepatology, Gastroenterology, BMJ, and other leading journals. His research interests include lipidomics, postprandial metabolism, gut microbiota, metabolic inflammation, and therapeutic innovations such as curcumin-based interventions and endoscopic approaches for metabolic disorders. His research skills span clinical trials, meta-analyses, translational studies, and consensus guideline development. Recognized globally, Dr. Musso has authored 101 documents, accrued 12,017 citations, and holds an impressive h-index of 49 (Sept 2025). His honors include co-authoring international consensus statements and leading global research collaborations. With his proven excellence in research, teaching, and clinical innovation, Dr. Musso continues to advance the field of hepatology and metabolic medicine while shaping future directions in precision healthcare.

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Featured Publications

  • Musso, G., Mariano, F., Mella, A., Pinach, S., & Gambino, R. (2025, August 7). Meal-Induced NF-κB Activation in Mononuclear Cells Triggers Lumican Secretion and Promotes Chronic Kidney Disease in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease. MedComm, 6(8), e70122.

  • Carpenito, N., Leporati, M., Sciarrillo, A., Pensa, A., Gambino, R., Musso, G., Mella, A., Biancone, L., Risso, D., Mariano, F., & Cosseddu, D. (2025, May 16). LC-MS/MS Determination of Quorum Sensing Molecules in Plasma from Burn Patients with Septic Shock Sustained by Acinetobacter baumannii. Antibiotics (Basel), 14(5), 517.

  • Musso, G., Mella, A., Mariano, F., Cassader, M., De Michieli, F., Riva, A., Petrangolini, G., Togni, S., Pinach, S., & Gambino, R. (2024). Impaired Postprandial GLP-2 Response Enhances Endotoxemia, Systemic Inflammation, and Kidney Injury in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH): Effect of Phospholipid Curcumin Meriva. Gut Microbes, 16(1), article 2424907.

  • Musso, G., Pinach, S., Mariano, F., Saba, F., De Michieli, F., Framarin, L., Berrutti, M., Paschetta, E., Parente, R., Lizet Castillo, Y., Leone, N., Castellino, F., Cassader, M., & Gambino, R. (2025, February 1). Effect of Phospholipid Curcumin Meriva® on Liver Histology and Kidney Disease in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Hepatology, 81(2), 560–575.

  • Musso, G., Pinach, S., Saba, F., De Michieli, F., Cassader, M., & Gambino, R. (2024, July). Endoscopic Duodenal Mucosa Ablation Techniques for Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease