Rabab Hassan Elshaikh Mahmoud | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rabab Hassan Elshaikh Mahmoud | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor | A’Sharqiyah University | Oman

Dr. Rabab Hassan Elshaikh is a highly accomplished medical laboratory scientist and academic with over 18 years of progressive experience spanning university teaching, clinical laboratory practice, research, and quality management. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Laboratory Science (Hematology) and advanced qualifications including a Mini MBA and a professional diploma in laboratory quality and safety. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at A’Sharqiyah University in Oman, she has previously held academic, supervisory, and specialist roles in top institutions across Sudan, UAE, and Oman. Dr. Rabab has significant expertise across hematology, immunohematology, immunology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, and blood banking, supported by extensive technical experience on advanced analyzers and PCR platforms. She has published more than 20 research papers and book contributions in reputable international journals covering hematology, genetics, autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, and personalized medicine, including studies on β-thalassemia, hemoglobinopathies, and AI-driven diagnostics. She has served as a reviewer for multiple scientific journals, contributed to conference presentations including a prestigious poster presentation at the European School of Hematology in Ireland, and earned a best paper award in 2025. Her professional credentials include international licenses (ASCPi, MOH UAE, DHA, SCFHS), memberships in global scientific organizations, and participation in accreditation and quality programs (ISO-15189, CAP, JCI, Lean Six Sigma). She has demonstrated strong leadership through developing SOPs, quality systems, training programs, and laboratory administration processes, ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery. With broad clinical, academic, and research achievements, a strong publication record, and a commitment to advancing laboratory medicine and hematology, Dr. Rabab is exceptionally well-qualified and stands as an outstanding candidate for a Best Researcher Award and recognition in her field.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

Sah, A. K., Afzal, M., Elshaikh, R. H., Abbas, A. M., Shalabi, M. G., Prabhakar, P. K., Babker, A. M. A., Khalimova, F. T., Sabrievna, V. A., & Choudhary, R. K. (2025). Innovative strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of liver cirrhosis and associated syndromes. Life, 15(5), 779.

Elshaikh, R. H., Sah, A. K., Abukanna, A. M. A., Algarni, A., Abdelmola, A., Osma, H. A., & Alfeel, A. H. (2025). Mentzer index and red cell distribution width index in differentiating iron deficiency anemia and beta-thalassemia trait. Italian Journal of Medicine.

Sah, A. K., Elshaikh, R. H., Shalabi, M. G., Abbas, A. M., Prabhakar, P. K., Babker, A. M. A., Choudhary, R. K., Gaur, V., Choudhary, A. S., & Agarwal, S. (2025). Role of artificial intelligence and personalized medicine in enhancing HIV management and treatment outcomes. Life, 15(5), 745.

Rao, D. S., Kumar, A., Agarwal, S., Elshaikh, R. H., Choudhary, A., Choudhary, R. K., Babker, A. M. A., Rathore, R., Nurmakhanova, Z., & Nurgaliyeva, Z. (2025). The role of genetic variations in metabolic syndrome: Insights into etiology, diagnosis, and management. Italian Journal of Medicine, 19(1).

Hussein, A. H., Elsayed Yousif, T. Y., Abdelmola, A., Kumar, P., Osman, H. A., Elshaikh, R. H., Saboor, M., Hussein, S. O., Ali, E. I., & Elbashir, I. (2025). Prevalence and demographic analysis of hemoglobinopathies in newborns: A three-year study at Thumbay Teaching Hospital, Ajman-UAE. Journal of Blood Medicine, 16, 123-134.

The nominee’s visionary work catalyzes meaningful change across science, industry, and society by addressing critical global challenges. Their contributions expand the frontier of innovation, advance emerging technologies, and create pathways for sustainable economic and social development worldwide.

Naser Ahmadi | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Naser Ahmadi | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor | University of California | United States

Dr. Naser Ahmadi, M.D., M.S., Ph.D., is an accomplished psychiatrist, researcher, and academician whose multidisciplinary expertise spans psychiatry, cardiovascular imaging, epidemiology, and translational research. Currently serving as a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Kern Medical, his academic and clinical work exemplify leadership in trauma psychiatry and child and adolescent mental health. Dr. Ahmadi’s educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, an M.S. in Clinical and Biomedical Investigations from the University of Southern California, and specialized fellowships in psychiatry, child psychiatry, cardiovascular imaging, and preventive medicine. His professional career demonstrates a rare blend of clinical excellence and innovative research, with major contributions to understanding the intersection of psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular health, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and atherosclerosis. As a principal and co-principal investigator, he has led numerous funded studies supported by prestigious institutions such as the American Heart Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, collectively exceeding multimillion-dollar research funding. Dr. Ahmadi’s prolific publication record in high-impact journals highlights his global research influence, with seminal work on vascular function, mental health, and trauma-informed psychiatry. His academic honors include multiple Young Investigator Awards, the American College of Cardiology’s Bristol-Myers Squibb Award, and the AACAP Beatrix A. Hamburg Award. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Psychiatric Association, reflecting his professional eminence. Beyond his research, Dr. Ahmadi is a dedicated educator, having mentored residents and fellows in psychiatry, neuromodulation, and digital psychiatry at UCLA. His interdisciplinary contributions, leadership in trauma-focused mental health, and sustained record of excellence make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID | ResearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

  1. Ahmadi, N., Hajsadeghi, F., Nabavi, V., Foster, D., & Budoff, M. (2011). Post-traumatic stress disorder, coronary atherosclerosis, and mortality. American Journal of Cardiology, 108(1), 29–33.

  2. Ahmadi, N., Nabavi, V., Hajsadeghi, F., Flores, F., French, W. J., Mao, S. S., & Budoff, M. J. (2010). Increased aortic atherosclerosis and stiffness in veterans with combat-related PTSD: A new risk factor for early cardiovascular mortality. Atherosclerosis, 210(2), 474–479.

  3. Ahmadi, N., Nabavi, V., Hajsadeghi, F., & Budoff, M. J. (2011). Traumatic stress and accelerated coronary heart disease: The interplay of psychological and physiological factors. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 57(14), 1505–1512.

  4. Ahmadi, N., & Budoff, M. J. (2015). Role of imaging in cardiovascular risk assessment among psychiatric patients: Bridging mind and heart. Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports, 8(5), 1–9.

  5. Ahmadi, N., Hajsadeghi, F., & Nabavi, V. (2016). Mental stress, inflammation, and subclinical atherosclerosis: Emerging insights into psychocardiology. Psychosomatic Medicine, 78(4), 421–429.