Mr. Malvern Munjoma | Prophylaxis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Malvern Munjoma | Prophylaxis | Best Researcher Award

Population Solutions for Health | Zimbabwe.

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🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

From his formative years, Mr. Malvern Munjoma exhibited an exceptional passion for biomedical sciences and public health advocacy. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, where he built a strong foundation in microbiology, immunology, and clinical diagnostics. He then advanced to specialize in infectious disease research, focusing on the mechanisms of disease transmission and preventive strategies—a pathway that would later define his impactful career in prophylactic medicine.

💼PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Throughout his professional career, Mr. Munjoma has served in public health institutions, research organizations, and clinical laboratories across Southern Africa. His roles have included infectious disease specialist, clinical research associate, and public health educator. His work consistently bridges the gap between clinical evidence and community-based healthcare, emphasizing disease prevention, early intervention, and health policy development.

🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON PROPHYLAXIS

Mr. Munjoma’s most notable contributions lie in the field of prophylaxis—the science of preventing disease before it occurs. His research spans:

  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in HIV prevention

  • Tuberculosis prophylaxis in high-risk populations

  • Vaccination efficacy and hesitancy in underserved communities

  • Community-based prophylactic outreach models

His work has shaped regional health strategies and led to the implementation of low-cost preventive programs in rural settings. His voice is also central in promoting ethical and accessible preventive healthcare, especially among marginalized populations.

🌍IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Mr. Munjoma’s influence extends beyond research. He is a trusted advisor to health ministries, a contributor to public health campaigns, and a mentor to young scientists. His projects have directly impacted disease control efforts across Sub-Saharan Africa, influencing vaccination coverage, HIV/AIDS reduction programs, and community prophylaxis awareness. His ability to combine rigorous science with grassroots impact defines his leadership in global health resilience.

🏆RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING

Mr. Munjoma has successfully led and contributed to projects funded by:

  • The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

  • USAID HIV and AIDS Programs

  • African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Research Fellowships

🦠LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

As a forward-thinking researcher, Mr. Munjoma is committed to driving innovations in disease prediction, preventive genomics, and digital health tools for community-based surveillance. His mentorship of aspiring public health leaders ensures a legacy of scientific integrity and societal transformation. He is currently working on a region-wide prophylaxis integration model aimed at reducing disease burdens across Southern Africa by 2030.

🌟A VISIONARY IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Mr. Malvern Munjoma stands as a visionary in the field of infectious diseases, with a focus that is not only scientific but deeply humanitarian. His work embodies a mission to protect, educate, and empower—positioning him as one of the most respected voices in disease prevention and global health security.

📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

Acceptability and feasibility of implementing thermal ablation as a preventive cervical cancer treatment and the comparison of treatment outcome with cryotherapy in Zimbabwe

Authors: Malvern Munjoma, Stephano Gudukeya, Jabulani Mavudze, Staci Leuschner, Noah Taruberekera

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: ecancermedicalscience

A mixed-method study of feasibility and acceptability of the Dapivirine vaginal ring among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in selected Zimbabwean districts

Authors: Noah Taruberekera, Tsitsi B. Masvawure, Malvern Munjoma, Owen Mugurungi, Getrude Ncube, Miriam Mutseta, Munyaradzi Dhodho, Hanul Choi, Jabulani Mavudze, Tafara Moga, et al.

Publication Year: 2025

Journal: PLOS Global Public Health

Mrs. Jing Wu | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Jing Wu | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing First Hospital | China.

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🎓Education

Mrs. Jing Wu graduated from Nanjing Medical University, where she developed a strong foundation in imaging and diagnostic techniques.

💼Professional Experience

Currently, Mrs. Wu is a key member of the Department of Imaging at Nanjing Hospital, affiliated with Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing First Hospital). She specializes in respiratory imaging diagnosis and respiratory infection diagnosis, with extensive clinical and research experience.

🔬Technical Skills

Mrs. Wu is proficient in CT and MRI imaging, utilizing advanced techniques to diagnose and assess chest infections. She also has expertise in multidisciplinary team discussions and radiographic interpretation.

🔬Research Interests

Her research primarily focuses on chest infections, respiratory diseases, and advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis. She aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment approaches for pulmonary conditions through innovative imaging.

📚Academic Contributions 

With over 20 published papers in prominent medical journals over the past five years, Mrs. Wu has significantly contributed to the field of respiratory imaging. Her notable works include articles on COVID-19 pneumonia, pulmonary infections, and Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia. Her impactful research can be found in journals like Eur Radiol, Quant Imaging Med Surg, and BMC Infect Dis.

🏅Achievements and Awards

Mrs. Wu has earned several prestigious awards, including the Second place in the China Radiographic Reading Competition and First prize in the Nanjing Medical University Young Doctor Lecture Competition. Her accolades showcase her leadership and expertise in radiology and chest imaging.

🎙️Teaching Experience

As a speaker at major conferences like the Chinese Radiology and Respiratory Annual Conference and the North American Radiology Conference, Mrs. Wu has shared her expertise in imaging diagnostics with peers and aspiring professionals.

📚Books & Reviews

Mrs. Wu has co-authored two professional books and served as the deputy editor-in-chief. She is also a dedicated peer reviewer for the Chinese Journal of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine.

🌍Global Contributions

She continues to play a significant role in the international radiology community, sharing her research and findings to advance the field of respiratory imaging diagnostics.

Mrs. Wu’s exceptional skills and contributions make her a key figure in respiratory imaging diagnosis with a profound impact on clinical practice and medical education.

📑Notable Publications

“Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia – evolutionary aspects on chest CT”

Authors: Yang, N., Ou, Z., Sun, Q., Wu, J., Xue, C.
Publication Year: 2025
Journal: BMC Infectious Diseases

“Diagnosis and treatment experience of Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia: A multicenter retrospective study in China”

Authors: Deng, H., Shi, Y., Xie, M., Pan, L., Xue, X.
Publication Year: 2024
Journal: BMC Infectious Diseases

“Imaging analysis of pneumonic plague infection in Xizang, China: a case report and literature review”

Authors: Wang, W., Li, X., Wu, J., Fu, X., Li, B.
Publication Year: 2024
Journal: BMC Pulmonary Medicine

“CT and MRI Findings of Renal Angiomyolipoma With Lung Metastasis: A Case Report and Literature Review”

Authors: He, Z., Wu, J., Fu, X., Xu, H., Chen, Y.-C.
Publication Year: 2024
Journal: Clinical Respiratory Journal

“Clinical and CT diagnosis of 50 cases of Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia”

Authors: Wu, J., Pan, J., Han, C., Zhang, K., Chen, Y.-C.
Publication Year: 2023
Journal: Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery

Dr. Ying Zhang | Respiratory Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ying Zhang | Respiratory Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

 The First Hospital of Jilin University | China.

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🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Zhang Ying began her academic journey in 2002 when she enrolled in the seven-year clinical medicine program at Jilin University. Upon graduating in 2009, she gained a solid foundation in clinical practice and medical sciences. Driven by a passion for research excellence, she continued her academic pursuits and obtained her Doctor of Science degree in 2020, marking the culmination of her academic dedication and commitment to advancing the field of pediatric respiratory medicine. This achievement reflects her expertise in both clinical medicine and scientific research.

🩺PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

  • Current Position: Consultant Physician in the Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine at the First Hospital of Jilin University.
  • Clinical Expertise: Zhang specializes in pediatric respiratory diseases, offering both clinical care and research leadership. She is focused on diagnosing and treating complex respiratory infections and diseases in children, leveraging her extensive knowledge and expertise to improve patient outcomes.
  • Research Leadership: In addition to her clinical work, Zhang has pioneered research that bridges the gap between clinical care and molecular medicine, particularly in respiratory infectious diseases.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON RESPIRATORY INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Zhang Ying’s research is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of respiratory infectious diseases, with a strong emphasis on precision medicine and molecular diagnostics:

  1. Extracellular Vesicles in Respiratory Diseases: Zhang’s research explores the role of extracellular vesicles in diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), offering insights into potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
  2. Pathogen Identification and Drug Resistance: She has developed innovative methods for rapid identification and drug resistance screening of respiratory pathogens using single-cell Raman spectroscopy, a cutting-edge approach in molecular diagnostics.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Zhang Ying has made a profound impact in the field of infectious diseases, particularly in pediatric respiratory care. Through her research, she has enhanced the understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind respiratory infections, providing valuable insights into precision medicine and personalized therapies. Her work has influenced both clinical practice and molecular diagnostics, offering innovative solutions to improve outcomes for children with complex respiratory conditions.

📚 ACADEMIC CITATIONS

  • A new frontier in precision medicine: Exploring the role of extracellular vesicles in COPD – Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2024.
  • Rapid identification and drug resistance screening of respiratory pathogens based on single-cell Raman spectroscopy – Front. Microbiol., 2023.
  • Aerosolization inhalation of non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae outer membrane vesicles contributing to neutrophilic asthma – Front. Microbiol., 2023.

🦠LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Zhang Ying’s research has paved the way for major advancements in respiratory infectious diseases, particularly for pediatric patients. Her work on extracellular vesicles, exosomes, and molecular diagnostics has the potential to revolutionize how respiratory infections are diagnosed and treated. Her legacy will continue through her contributions to personalized medicine, improving the early detection and targeted treatment of respiratory diseases in children.

📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 

“A new frontier in precision medicine: Exploring the role of extracellular vesicles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”

Authors: Gou, Z., Yang, H., Wang, R., Liu, Z., Zhang, Y.

Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy

Year: 2024

Citations: 2

“Rapid identification and drug resistance screening of respiratory pathogens based on single-cell Raman spectroscopy”

Authors: Liu, Z., Xue, Y., Yang, C., Li, B., Zhang, Y.

Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology

Year: 2023

Citations: 6

“Aerosolization inhalation of non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae outer membrane vesicles contributing to neutrophilic asthma”

Authors: Zhang, Y., Wang, H., Zhang, Y., Zhao, P., Li, Y.

Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology

Year: 2023

Citations: 5

“Exosomes in HBV infection”

Authors: Liu, Z., Li, Y., Wang, Y., Bai, X., Zhang, Y.

Journal: Clinica Chimica Acta

Year: 2023

Citations: 17

“Engineering Coinage Metal Nanoclusters for Electroluminescent Light-Emitting Diodes”

Authors: Li, T., Wang, Z., Zhang, Y., Wu, Z.

Journal: Nanomaterials

Year: 2022

Citations: 4

O. Alejandro Aleuy | Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. O. Alejandro Aleuy | Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. O. Alejandro Aleuy , Florida Atlantic University, United States.

Assist Prof Dr. O. Alejandro Aleuy is an accomplished researcher focused on infectious diseases and their global impact. He has made significant contributions to understanding disease transmission, prevention, and control, with a particular interest in emerging pathogens. Aleuy’s research has influenced public health policies and provided key insights into infectious disease dynamics, making him a valuable figure in the field. He is a recipient of the Best Researcher Award for his groundbreaking studies, which have helped to shape modern approaches to combating infectious diseases worldwide. His work continues to inspire advancements in disease prevention and health security.

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Education

Assist. Prof. Dr. O. Alejandro Aleuy is an expert in infectious diseases, with a robust academic background in veterinary and ecological sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Calgary, Canada (2014-2019), a Master’s in Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) from the University of California, Davis, USA (2011-2013), and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Universidad Austral de Chile (2006-2008). Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the same institution (2001-2006). Currently based at Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Aleuy’s research focuses on disease ecology and the prevention of infectious diseases, addressing critical challenges in wildlife, domestic animals, and public health.

 

Employment

Assist. Prof. Dr. O. Alejandro Aleuy currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Disease Ecology at the Department of Biology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida (2024–present). His previous academic roles include a Visitor Scholar at the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara (2022–2023), and a Postdoctoral Associate at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame (2021–2023). Prior to that, he held a postdoctoral position at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (2020–2021). From 2013 to 2014, he worked as a Research Assistant and Data Analyst at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. Earlier in his career, Dr. Aleuy was an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Animal Pathology, Universidad Austral de Chile (2009–2014), and the Director and Head Veterinarian of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at the same institution (2008–2011), where he contributed to wildlife health research, clinical diagnostics, and student training.

 

Technical Skills

Assist. Prof. Dr. O. Alejandro Aleuy possesses a range of technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office™ tools such as Word™, Excel™, and PowerPoint™. He is highly skilled in statistical analysis using programs like R and Minitab, and has extensive experience with ArcGIS and QGIS for geographic information system applications. Additionally, he has a basic understanding of SAS for statistical computing, further enhancing his analytical and research capabilities.

Honors / Rewards

Assist. Prof. Dr. O. Alejandro Aleuy has received numerous honors and awards throughout his academic career. He was awarded the prestigious NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022–2024) from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, receiving C$45,000 annually, and was ranked in the top 80th percentile. He also received the Ayudas Juan de la Cierva-Formacion Postdoctoral Fellowship from Spain’s Ministry of Science and Information (2021–2023), although he declined it due to funding conflicts. Other significant recognitions include the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Pre-Doctoral Scholarship (2015–2017) and various travel, academic, and research scholarships from the University of Calgary. Dr. Aleuy was recognized for his Best Poster Presentation at the Muskox Health and Ecology Symposium (2016), and his efforts in community outreach were acknowledged by the College of Veterinary Science at Universidad Austral de Chile (2010). He also received multiple CONICYT Advanced Human Capital Scholarships from the Government of Chile for his Ph.D. and Master’s studies, as well as an Athletic University Scholarship for being part of the 1st Squad Soccer team at Universidad Austral de Chile (2001-2006).

 

Top Note Publications

Aleuy, O. A. (2023). Local thermal adaptation and local temperature regimes drive the performance of a parasitic helminth under climate change: The case of Marshallagia marshalli from wild ungulates. Global Change Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16918

Aleuy, O. A. (2023). Caesarean surgery and ovariohysterectomy in a precocial rodent Octodon degus. Austral Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 55(3). https://doi.org/10.4206/ajvs.553.01

Aleuy, O. A. (2023). Wildlife health in environmental impact assessments: Are we missing a key metric? Environmental Reviews, 31(2), 233-245. https://doi.org/10.1139/er-2022-0023

Aleuy, O. A. (2020). Adaptations, life-history traits, and ecological mechanisms of parasites to survive extremes and environmental unpredictability in the face of climate change. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 12, 138-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2020.07.006

Aleuy, O. A. (2020). Linking co-monitoring to co-management: Bringing together local, traditional, and scientific knowledge in a wildlife status assessment framework. Arctic Science, 6(2), 164-179. https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2019-0019

Aleuy, O. A. (2020). Parasite intensity drives fetal development and sex allocation in a wild ungulate. Scientific Reports, 10, 15829. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-72376-x

Aleuy, O. A. (2020). Phenotypic plasticity and local adaptation in freeze tolerance: Implications for parasite dynamics in a changing world. International Journal for Parasitology, 50(6-7), 479-489. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2019.12.004

Aleuy, O. A. (2019). Adaptations and phenotypic plasticity in developmental traits of Marshallagia marshalli. International Journal for Parasitology, 49(8), 641-650. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2019.05.007

Aleuy, O. A. (2018). Diversity of gastrointestinal helminths in Dall’s sheep and the negative association of the abomasal nematode, Marshallagia marshalli, with fitness indicators. PLOS ONE, 13(3), e0192825. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0192825

Aleuy, O. A. (2018). Using multinomial and space-time permutation models to understand the epidemiology of infectious bronchitis in California between 2008 and 2012. Avian Diseases, 62(1), 107-113. https://doi.org/10.1637/11788-122217-Reg.1