Shraddha Baldaniya | Health Professions | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Shraddha Baldaniya | Health Professions | Best Research Article Award 

Enjoy Rehab PT PC | United States

Dr. Youngah Do is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), where she specializes in phonology, language acquisition, and cognitive linguistics. Her academic journey reflects a distinguished record of excellence, beginning with her B.A. in English Linguistics from Seoul National University, where she graduated summa cum laude. She continued at the same institution to complete her M.A. in English Linguistics, further solidifying her foundation in theoretical and applied language studies. Driven by a deep interest in the cognitive mechanisms underlying linguistic structure, she pursued and earned her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s leading centers for linguistic research. Before joining HKU, Dr. Do served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Georgetown University, where she taught and mentored students while continuing to advance her research. Her academic career is marked by a series of prestigious honors and fellowships, reflecting her scholarly impact and leadership in the field. She is a recipient of the Universitas 21 Fellowship, the MIT Presidential Fellowship, and multiple faculty awards that recognize her outstanding contributions to research, teaching, and service. In addition, she has been elected a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), acknowledging her commitment to excellence in higher education pedagogy and student development. Dr. Do’s research centers on phonological learning, language variation, bilingualism, and the cognitive bases of linguistic representation. By integrating theoretical linguistics with experimental and computational approaches, she investigates how learners acquire complex sound patterns, how linguistic variation emerges across communities, and how bilingual speakers navigate and structure their linguistic knowledge. Her work extends to broader questions concerning the interplay between cognitive architecture and the organization of linguistic systems. These research themes have resulted in a significant body of publications in high-impact journals and edited volumes. Her collaborations—both with international scholars and with her own graduate and undergraduate students—demonstrate her strong commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture and mentoring the next generation of linguists. Beyond her scholarly achievements, Dr. Do plays an active and influential role in academic service. She contributes to the field through editorial board appointments, external reviews of academic programs, and extensive peer-review activities across leading linguistics journals and national research funding agencies. Her service exemplifies her dedication to maintaining rigorous academic standards and supporting the global linguistics community. At HKU, she is deeply engaged in curriculum development, student advising, and interdisciplinary initiatives that connect linguistics with cognitive science, education, and language technology. Through her teaching, research, and service, Youngah Do has established herself as a respected voice in contemporary linguistics. Her work continues to advance our understanding of how human languages are structured, learned, and represented in the mind, making meaningful contributions to theoretical inquiry and applied linguistic scholarship alike.

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Featured Publications

Baldania, S. (n.d.). Emerging trends in physical therapy for stroke rehabilitation: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Scientific Research (IJSR).

Baldania, S. (n.d.). Heart and lung dysfunction prevention through rehabilitation and physical therapy education: A comprehensive overview.

Baldania, S. (n.d.). Improved movement, improved life: The vital contribution of physical therapy to orthopaedics. International Journal of Physiotherapy (IAEME).

Baldania, S. (n.d.). Intersectionality in neurodevelopmental disorders: A literature review on co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – Examining therapeutic approaches and interventions.

Baldania, S. (n.d.). Investigating the impact of pre-operative physical fitness on post-operative rehabilitation in total hip replacement: A literature synthesis. Journal of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Studies & Reports.

Baldania, S. (n.d.). Motion for wellness: Integrating physical therapy in Parkinson’s disease management. Journal of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Studies & Reports.

Baldania, S. (n.d.). Neuromuscular training protocols: Tailoring strategies for improved functional outcomes and second ACL injury prevention. Journal of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Studies & Reports.

Yves Julien Mbama Biloa | Medicine and Health Sciences | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Yves Julien Mbama Biloa | Medicine and Health Sciences | Young Scientist Award 

Jean Monnet University | France

Mr. Yves Julien MBAMA BILOA is a dedicated emerging public health scholar whose research, teaching, and professional work converge around preventive health, clinical innovation, and population well-being. Born on May 16, 1996, in Cameroon, he is currently completing his Ph.D. in Public Health at Jean Monnet University of Saint-Étienne, France, where he will defend his doctoral thesis on December 18, 2025. His doctoral research—focused on developing a preventive clinical practice framework during the transition to retirement using the Delphi consensus method—positions him at the forefront of preventive healthcare innovation for aging populations. With a strong academic foundation in human biology, animal physiology, and epidemiology, he holds a Master’s degree in Biology and Physiology of Animal Organisms (2021) and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and Health, both from the University of Douala, Cameroon. His expertise extends across qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistics, health promotion, and digital health applications. Yves has developed a robust professional background that includes university-level teaching, research contributions, and entrepreneurial experience. As a Public Health Teacher at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and IRFSS-FI Rhône Alpes, he has delivered courses on social inequalities in health, nursing practices, and international mobility, shaping the perspectives of future healthcare professionals. His entrepreneurial initiative as the Founder of the Center for Statistical Processing and Analysis in Douala demonstrates his leadership in offering methodological support, statistical consulting, and academic mentorship to students and researchers. His skill set spans statistical analysis, epidemiological assessment, scientific writing, and the application of artificial intelligence in health. His publication record reflects growing expertise in preventive healthcare, retirement-transition health strategies, and emerging health challenges. He has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals such as Public Health, Journal of Public Health (Berlin), BMC Infectious Diseases, and Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. His works include a Delphi-based preventive clinical practice framework, a scoping review on periodic health examinations during retirement transition, a mixed-methods protocol for evaluating Long Covid interventions (SPACO+), and studies on cardioprotective effects of methotrexate and metabolic syndrome among students. His research aims to strengthen health systems, empower healthcare decision-making, and enhance preventive care models, especially within the contexts of aging, chronic diseases, and digital health transformation. After completing his Ph.D., he intends to advance his expertise in health prevention, mental health, digital health, and health system improvement, contributing impactful and evidence-based insights to global public health

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Featured Publications

Development of a preventive clinical practice framework for transition to retirement

Mbama Biloa, Y. J., Rozand, V., Oriol, M., Guindo, Y., Botelho-Nevers, E., & Bongue, B. (2025). Development of a preventive clinical practice framework for transition to retirement: A Delphi consensus of French physicians. Public Health, 249, 106003.

SPACO+: A mixed methods protocol for assessing the effectiveness of an educative intervention in patients with Long Covid

Kamdem, O. L., Dupre, C., Heugno, V., Baudot, A., Essangui, E., Blanquet, M., Guercon, N., Fanget, M., Bayet, S., Vericel, M. P., et al., & Mbama Biloa, Y. J. (2025). SPACO+: A mixed methods protocol to assessing the effectiveness of an educative intervention in patients with Long Covid. BMC Infectious Diseases, 25, 623.

Periodic health examination during transition to retirement: A scoping review

Mbama Biloa, Y. J., Rozand, V., Kamdem, L., Regnier-Denois, V., Botelho-Nevers, E., & Bongue, B. (2025). Periodic health examination during transition to retirement: A scoping review. Journal of Public Health (Berlin).

Unveiling the hidden shield: Methotrexate as a cardio-protector in psoriasis

Mai, S., Mbama, Y., Gouttefarde, P., Franck, T., Cizeron, G., Oriol, M., Maccari, F., Trombert, B., Bongué, B., & Perrot, J.-L. (2024). Unveiling the hidden shield: Methotrexate emerges as a cardio-protector in psoriasis—Insights from a scoping review [Preprint]. HAL Archive.

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and components in rural, semi-urban, and urban areas in Cameroon

Bilog, N. C., Mekoulou Ndongo, J., Bika Lele, E. C., Guessogo, W. R., Assomo-Ndemba, P. B., Ahmadou, … Mbama Biloa, Y. J., … Temfemo, A. (2023). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and components in rural, semi-urban and urban areas in the littoral region in Cameroon: Impact of physical activity. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 42, 95.

Michal Galek-Aldridge | Health Sciences | Best Scholar Award

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Mr. Michal Galek-Aldridge | Health Sciences | Best Scholar Award

University Medical Center Utrecht | Netherland

Michał Gałek-Aldridge is a multilingual medical researcher and physician with a strong interdisciplinary background bridging molecular science, engineering, and regenerative medicine. Born on September 18, 1993, in Tucson, Arizona, he holds Polish nationality and is fluent in English, Dutch, Polish, and Russian, with advanced proficiency in French and beginner-level Portuguese. Michał’s academic journey spans multiple international institutions, including The British School of Warsaw, the Anglo-American School in Moscow, and the International School of Amsterdam, culminating in an International Baccalaureate (IB) bilingual diploma in 2011. He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Science and Technology at Delft University of Technology and Leiden University, completing his thesis on “The loading of chemotherapeutics in polymersome carriers” at the Reactor Institute Delft. During this period, Michał received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship to study at Chalmers University in Sweden, where he expanded his expertise in nuclear chemistry, project management, waste management, and ecology. Driven by a passion for medicine, he subsequently earned both a Bachelor and Master of Science in Medicine at the University of Amsterdam, with clinical experience in orthopedic surgery at the UMC Amsterdam. Since 2021, Michał has been a PhD candidate at the University Medical Center Utrecht, focusing on the translation of regenerative surgical shoulder implants into clinical practice. His research integrates advanced therapies, 3D-printed medical devices, and regenerative medicine, while also addressing regulatory compliance, intellectual property assessment, and GMP evaluation for ATMP production. He actively supervises students at the 3D Lab, contributing to both academic and translational research. His work is supported by prominent supervisors including Prof. Michel van den Bekerom, Dr. Arthur van Noort, Dr. Bart van der Wal, and Prof. Jos Malda. Michał has contributed extensively to the scientific literature, publishing as first author on innovative orthopedic treatments and as co-author in high-impact journals, including The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and JSES Reviews, Reports & Techniques. His research has spanned topics from patient-specific bone regenerative implants and congenital hip dislocation management to COVID-19 respiratory subphenotypes and ventilation strategies. Michał’s professional development is complemented by diverse certifications and conferences, including Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR 2018), ISO 13485, 3D printing in hospitals, and arthroscopy and arthroplasty courses. Outside of his professional endeavors, he maintains an active lifestyle through kickboxing, Muay Thai, skiing, kite surfing, and cooking. His combination of scientific rigor, clinical expertise, and entrepreneurial initiative positions him as a rising leader in regenerative medicine and medical innovation.

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Featured Publications

van Spanning, S. H., van Iersel, T. P., Verweij, L. P. E., van Noort, A., Floor, S., Galek-Aldridge, M., van den Borne, M. P. J., Kleinlugtenbelt, Y. V., van den Bekerom, M. P. J., & van Deurzen, D. F. P. (2025). Lower education level is associated with failure to return to sport whereas bony Bankart lesions predict successful return to preinjury sport level after open Latarjet procedure. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery. Advance online publication.

 

Somi Shin | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Somi Shin | Nursing | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. Somi Shin, College of Nursing, Konyang University, South Korea

Ms. Somi Shin is a dedicated healthcare professional and researcher affiliated with the College of Nursing at Konyang University, South Korea. With a strong academic foundation in infection control and advanced nursing, she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. while actively contributing to public health research at the Korean National Tuberculosis Association. Her work focuses on infection prevention, tuberculosis control, and the development of evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems.

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Somi Shin embarked on her academic journey with a deep passion for healthcare and public health, focusing particularly on the growing need for specialized nursing in infection control. Born on June 24, 1989, in South Korea 🇰🇷, her early academic aspirations were rooted in the pursuit of excellence in medical and healthcare services. Her commitment culminated in a Master’s degree from Konyang University, majoring in Infection Control Advanced Nursing in 2022.

Demonstrating academic ambition and dedication to continual learning, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing (with specialization in Infection Control) at the same university, further strengthening her foundation in specialized healthcare research and practice. Her academic progression signifies her unwavering desire to contribute meaningfully to the fight against infectious diseases through evidence-based nursing and healthcare interventions.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Somi Shin has accumulated over a decade of diverse professional experience, with her career beginning in May 2013 at Konyang University Hospital. There, she worked as a nurse for over 11 years, gaining extensive clinical experience in managing patients with various health conditions and honing her skills in infection control — especially vital during the global COVID-19 pandemic. 🏥

In parallel, she extended her expertise to the academic world. From 2021 to 2023, she served as an adjunct professor at both Joongbu University (Chungcheong Campus) and Daejeon Institute of Science and Technology. Through these teaching roles, she played a crucial role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, sharing her hands-on knowledge and instilling the importance of infection prevention and evidence-based care. 🎓📘

Currently, she is a researcher at the Korean National Tuberculosis Association’s Tuberculosis Research Institute, starting in November 2024. This transition reflects her growing focus on applied research in the field of tuberculosis (TB), a major public health challenge in Korea and globally. Her shift from clinical to research roles showcases her dynamic career path, blending patient care with scientific inquiry.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Somi Shin’s research interests are aligned with some of the most critical global health issues, particularly tuberculosis control, hospital infection management, and advanced nursing practices in infectious disease settings. Her Master’s and Ph.D. studies underscore her commitment to developing effective infection control protocols, particularly for vulnerable populations and healthcare workers.

Her current role at the Tuberculosis Research Institute places her at the heart of Korea’s public health research infrastructure, where she contributes to national and international efforts to curb TB incidence, improve infection surveillance, and enhance patient outcomes. 🦠📊

Moreover, her work is expected to contribute to the development of policy guidelines, training modules, and technological innovations that aid in infection tracking and control within clinical and community settings.

🏅 Accolades and Recognition

While formal awards and recognitions are not listed in her documented history, Somi Shin’s reputation as a clinical expert and educator speaks volumes about her impact in the healthcare and academic sectors. Her trusted roles at multiple academic institutions and prestigious research bodies demonstrate recognition by peers and institutions alike.

In the nursing field, where impact is often measured by patient outcomes and student feedback rather than plaques or medals, her longevity and versatility are accolades in themselves. 💐

🌍 Impact and Influence

Through her clinical work, education, and now research, Somi Shin has influenced multiple layers of the healthcare system in South Korea. Her dual role as a nurse and researcher uniquely positions her to bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing her insights to shape hospital policies and academic curricula alike.

She has also mentored nursing students, many of whom are likely to follow in her footsteps as infection control specialists — a field gaining significance in the post-pandemic world. Her influence continues to ripple through hospital corridors and university classrooms, contributing to stronger, safer healthcare systems. 🩺🧬

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Somi Shin is poised to become a thought leader in infection control nursing and tuberculosis research. As she completes her Ph.D. and deepens her engagement in national health research, her contributions are likely to influence not only policy but also the broader discourse on sustainable healthcare in Korea and beyond.

Her interdisciplinary background — combining clinical nursing, academia, and scientific research — positions her as a catalyst for innovation in patient care and public health. 🚀📈

By continuing her work with the Tuberculosis Research Institute and engaging in academic collaboration, Somi is well on her way to leaving a lasting legacy in the fight against infectious diseases. Her career is a powerful example of how dedication to learning and service can drive meaningful, system-wide change.

Publication Top Notes

A Delphi Survey on the Validity and Feasibility of a Healthcare-Associated Infection Surveillance System for Traditional Korean Medicine Hospitals in South Korea

Contributors: Sun Young Jeong; 지혜; sung eun Lee; So mi Shin; Kwan-Il Kim
Journal: Healthcare
Year: 2025