Marco Miceli | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Marco Miceli | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Paper Award 

CEINGE-Biotecnologie Avanzate Franco Salvatore | Italy

Dr. Marco Miceli is an Italian biomedical researcher with over two decades of continuous experience in molecular biology, epigenetics, genetics, and translational biomedical research, developed within leading academic and research institutions in Italy. Born on 20 February 1973, he is currently engaged at CEINGE–Biotecnologie Avanzate “Franco Salvatore” in Naples, where since October 2022 he has been working under a fixed-term collaboration contract within the national project “TASK FORCE 2022 COVID-19”. In this role, he serves as Head of the Level III Biosafety Laboratory (BSL-3), operating under the scientific supervision of Prof. Massimo Zollo, with responsibilities encompassing high-containment laboratory management, advanced virological research, and biosafety compliance. Between 2020 and 2022, Dr. Miceli worked at the University of Naples Federico II, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, contributing to a CDA-funded project focused on the molecular etiology of syndromic and non-syndromic genetic hearing loss, including genotype–phenotype correlations and functional characterization of pathogenic variants. His research career has been strongly rooted at CEINGE and associated institutes, where he has held multiple research appointments since 2019, collaborating on projects spanning molecular diagnostics, functional genomics, and advanced cellular models. Earlier in his career, he served as a fixed-term researcher at the IRCCS SDN Research Institute, working on innovative projects involving amniocyte stem cells, 3D scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, and epigenetic profiling of immune cells in metabolic disorders. From 2005 onward, Dr. Miceli played a sustained role in several nationally and EU-funded research programs, including EPITRON, ATLAS, APO-SYS, and PON-SIRTT-IN, primarily under the scientific guidance of Prof. Lucia Altucci. His work during this period focused on epigenetic regulation of gene expression, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), real-time PCR, histone deacetylase complexes, apoptosis regulation, and cancer epigenetics. Dr. Miceli’s long-standing expertise spans molecular genetics, chromatin biology, lentiviral systems, stem cell models, and translational biomedical research, making him a highly experienced and reliable contributor to multidisciplinary research initiatives at the interface of basic science, clinical research, and advanced biotechnological applications.

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Fahimeh Haghighatdoost | Health Professions | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Fahimeh Haghighatdoost | Health Professions | Editorial Board Member

Isfahan University of medical sciences | Iran

Dr. Fahimeh Haghighatdoost is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. She holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, where her research focused on the relationship between dietary patterns, metabolic health, and chronic disease prevention. Dr. Haghighatdoost also completed her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Nutrition and Human Nutrition, laying a strong foundation for her academic and research pursuits in public health nutrition and nutritional epidemiology. In her professional role, Dr. Haghighatdoost teaches advanced courses in nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, research methods, diet therapy, and community nutrition. Her research explores a wide range of themes, including micronutrient deficiencies, metabolic disorders, the impact of dietary patterns on chronic disease, and the role of functional foods in promoting health and well-being. Her scholarly work emphasizes the integration of nutritional science with public health strategies to enhance dietary quality and reduce disease burden at the population level. Over the years, Dr. Haghighatdoost has published extensively in leading international journals, contributing to the global understanding of nutrition and metabolic health. Her notable publications include studies on dietary patterns and metabolic syndrome, magnesium intake and cardiovascular risk, serum vitamin D and inflammation markers, plant-based diets and type 2 diabetes, and the association between dietary diversity and obesity risk. Many of her papers have been cited widely, reflecting her influence and reputation in the field of nutrition science. Dr. Haghighatdoost has led and participated in several major research projects, including studies on micronutrient status and chronic disease risk among Iranian adults, plant-based diet patterns and metabolic outcomes, and the dietary inflammation index and its association with mental health outcomes. Her research has been supported by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and other national academic institutions. In recognition of her academic excellence, Dr. Haghighatdoost has received multiple honors, including the Best Researcher Award from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2023), recognition as a Top 1% Highly Cited Researcher in Nutrition in the Scopus database (2022), and the Distinguished Faculty Research Award from the Faculty of Medicine (2021).

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Haghighatdoost F., et al. “Dietary patterns and risk of metabolic syndrome in Iranian adults.” Journal of Nutritional Sciences, 2024.

Haghighatdoost F., et al. “Association between magnesium intake and cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review.” Nutrition Reviews, 2023.

Haghighatdoost F., et al. “Serum vitamin D status and inflammation markers: A meta-analysis.” Clinical Nutrition, 2023.

Haghighatdoost F., et al. “Dietary diversity and obesity risk among Iranian women.” Public Health Nutrition, 2022.

Haghighatdoost F., et al. “Plant-based diets and type 2 diabetes: Insights from Middle Eastern populations.” Nutrients, 2022.

Haghighatdoost F., et al. “Dietary glycemic index and mental health outcomes: Evidence from Iranian cohorts.” Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021.

Haghighatdoost F., et al. “Zinc supplementation and glucose metabolism: A randomized controlled trial.” European Journal of Nutrition, 2020.