Yvonne Hernandez-Kapila | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yvonne Hernandez-Kapila | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award 

Professor | UCLA | United States

Dr. Yvonne L. Hernandez-Kapila is a distinguished clinician-scientist, academic leader, and global research contributor recognized for her transformative work in oral biology, periodontology, and cancer biology. As Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the UCLA School of Dentistry and the Felix and Mildred Yip Endowed Chair in Dentistry, her research has significantly advanced understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying periodontal disease, oral cancer, and host-microbiome interactions. Her laboratory’s pioneering investigations into the oral-gut-brain axis, bacteriocin therapeutics, and oral virome have shaped new paradigms in microbial pathogenesis, inflammation, and regenerative oral health. A prolific author with more than a hundred peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes, Journal of Biological Chemistry, PLOS Pathogens, and Cell Death and Differentiation, Dr. Kapila’s work bridges fundamental discovery with translational innovation. She has served as principal investigator on multiple NIH-funded projects, including major initiatives exploring host–bacterial dynamics and microbiome modulation in oral and systemic disease contexts. Her editorial leadership extends across several international journals and major textbooks, including Periodontology 2000 and Newman and Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, where she continues to shape scholarly discourse in the field. Dr. Kapila has received numerous prestigious honors recognizing her scientific excellence, mentorship, and contributions to dental research, including awards from the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, and the American Association for Dental Research. A dedicated mentor, she has guided over a hundred trainees and junior faculty toward successful academic and research careers worldwide, championing inclusivity, rigorous scientific methodology, and leadership development. Through her interdisciplinary collaborations and global initiatives, Dr. Kapila continues to influence the future of oral health sciences, biomolecular therapeutics, and translational medicine, establishing herself as a leading voice in advancing oral-systemic health research on an international scale. She has 8347 citations from 146 documents with an h-index of 47.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Publications

1. B. lactis HN019 modulates periapical inflammation and enhances cementum repair by increasing CEMP-1 expression in an animal model. (2025). Archives of Oral Biology.

2. The antimicrobial peptide nisin promotes host cell survival during SARS-CoV-2 infection. (2025). Virology Journal.

3. Nisin lantibiotic prevents NAFLD liver steatosis and mitochondrial oxidative stress following periodontal disease by abrogating oral, gut and liver dysbiosis. (2024). NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes.

4. Biological biomarkers of oral cancer. (2025). [Journal name not specified].

5. Nisin, a probiotic bacteriocin, modulates the inflammatory and microbiome changes in female reproductive organs mediated by polymicrobial periodontal infection. (2024). Microorganisms.

Albert Eisenbarth | Infectious Diseases Prevention | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Albert Eisenbarth | Infectious Diseases Prevention | Best Researcher Award

Head of Medical Entomology Unit | Bundeswehr Hospital Hamburg | Germany

Albert Eisenbarth is an accomplished researcher at the Bundeswehr Hospital Hamburg, Germany, specializing in infectious diseases, tropical medicine, and vector biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Biology from the University of Hamburg  where his doctoral work focused on the ecology and control of mosquito-borne pathogens. Over the years, Dr. Eisenbarth has gained extensive professional experience leading and collaborating on multidisciplinary research projects across Europe and Africa, particularly in the molecular detection and epidemiology of parasitic and vector-borne diseases. His research interests encompass mosquito ecology, disease transmission modeling, public health interventions, and the application of artificial intelligence in entomological studies. Dr. Eisenbarth possesses strong research skills in molecular biology, field entomology, data analytics, and bioinformatics, which he applies to enhance disease surveillance and vector control programs. His collaborative approach and scientific leadership have contributed to the success of international initiatives investigating malaria, leishmaniasis, and arbovirus transmission. A dedicated academic and mentor, he has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed papers published in reputed journals such as Scientific Data, Acta Tropica, and Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease. His contributions to research excellence have earned him recognition within the scientific community, including invitations to present at international symposia and participate in global health research networks. Dr. Eisenbarth’s continuing commitment to bridging field research with applied innovations reflects his passion for advancing global public health outcomes. His long-term vision involves fostering stronger international collaborations and mentoring early-career scientists in tropical disease research. Through his scholarly achievements and leadership, he continues to make a meaningful impact in biomedical research and public health policy.Dr. Albert Eisenbarth has an impressive academic record with 418 citations across 31 published documents and an h-index of 14, reflecting the strong impact and consistency of his research contributions in infectious diseases and vector biology.


Profiles : ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Nolte, K., Agboli, E., Garcia, G. A., Badolo, A., Becker, N., Loc, D. H., Dworrak, T. V., Eguchi, J., Eisenbarth, A., de Freitas, R. M., et al. (2025). Comprehensive mosquito wing image repository for advancing research on geometric morphometric- and AI-based identification.

2. Lubbers, C., Amaral, L.-J., Colebunders, R., Brattig, N., Hadermann, A., & Eisenbarth, A. (2025, October). The last mile in onchocerciasis elimination: Diagnostic challenges.

3. Krüger, A., Balczun, C., Scheid, P. L., Hagen, R. M., & Eisenbarth, A. (2023). Molecular detection of Leishmania (Sauroleishmania) adleri (Trypanosomatida: Trypanosomatidae) in Sergentomyia sp. sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Mali and Niger.

4. Stoek, F., Barry, Y., Ba, A., Schulz, A., Rissmann, M., Wylezich, C., Sadeghi, B., Beyit, A. D., Eisenbarth, A., N’diaye, F. B., et al. (2022, April 15). Mosquito survey in Mauritania: Detection of Rift Valley fever virus and dengue virus and the determination of feeding patterns.

5. Ngwasiri, N. N., Brattig, N. W., Ndjonka, D., Liebau, E., Paguem, A., Leusder, D., Kingsley, M. T., Eisenbarth, A., Renz, A., & Daniel, A. M. (2021). Correction to: Galectins from Onchocerca ochengi and O. volvulus and their immune recognition by Wistar rats, Gudali zebu cattle and human hosts.