| Prof. | Mecky Isaac | Matee | Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences | Antimicrobial, Antibiotic, Antibacterial Resistance | Tanzania | Research Excellence Award | pencis.com |
| Prof. Dr. | Özge | SIZMAZ | Ankara University | Infectious Diseases Prevention, Control and Cure | Turkey | Women Researcher Award | pencis.com |
| Prof. Dr. | Effat | Alizadeh | Tabriz University of Medical Sciences | Infectious Diseases Prevention, Control and Cure | Iran | Best Researcher Award | pencis.com |
| Prof. Dr. | Rogelio de J. | Treviño-Rangel | Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León | Fungal Infections and Challenges in Treatment | Mexico | Research Excellence Award | pencis.com |
| Prof. Dr. | Maria | De Jesus | American University | HIV/AIDS: Treatment, Challenges, and Prevention | United States | Research Excellence Award | pencis.com |