Ana Maria Abreu Velez | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ana Maria Abreu Velez | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Georgia Dermatopathology Associates | United States

Dr. Ana María Abreu Vélez, M.D., Ph.D., DSc, is a globally recognized dermatologist, immunohematologist, and biomedical researcher renowned for her leadership in autoimmune orphan diseases and multidisciplinary clinical research. With an impactful scholarly record including 72peer-reviewed publications, an h-index of 14, 659 citations. she has advanced scientific understanding across dermatology, immunology, toxicology, and tropical medicine. Her academic path includes a medical degree, a Doctorate in Science, and multiple postdoctoral fellowships spanning immunohematology, dermatopathology, and translational research. She has served in senior scientific and operational leadership roles, driving innovation, improving surveillance systems, and modernizing data-driven healthcare programs in national and international settings. Her research focuses on autoimmune blistering diseases, environmental toxicants, clinical trials, infectious diseases, and precision diagnostics. Her career includes leading major healthcare programs, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and developing novel scientific frameworks. Widely respected for her analytical rigor and scientific contributions, Dr. Abreu continues to advance global health through research excellence, strategic leadership, and impactful biomedical innovation.

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Featured Publications

Abreu Velez, A. M., Ramirez-Posada, M., & Howard, M. S. (2025). Post translational modifications and protein-protein interactome of endemic pemphigus in El Bagre, Colombia: A new variant analysis. Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 15(3).

Abreu-Velez, A. M., Ramos Muñoz, W., & Howard, M. (2025). Is Tunisian endemic pemphigus foliaceus a real entity or should these cases be reclassified with other autoimmune blistering diseases? Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 15(2).

Abreu Velez, A. M., Hashimoto, T., Upegui, Y. A., Vélez Arango, J. M., Olarte Aponte, A. M., Vega, J. A., & Howard, M. S. (2025). The pericardium cells junctions are a target for autoantibodies of patients affected by a variant of endemic pemphigus foliaceus in El Bagre and surrounding municipalities in Colombia, South America. Diagnostics, 15(8).

Abreu Velez, A. M., Hashimoto, T., Vélez Arango, J. M., Upegui‐Zapata, Y. A., Upegui‐Quiceño, E., Olarte Aponte, A. M., & Howard, M. S. (2025). New complex cell junctions in and around the intervertebral discs discovered using autoantibodies from patients affected by endemic pemphigus foliaceus in El Bagre, Colombia, South America. International Journal of Dermatology, 64(3).

Abreu Velez, A. M., Ramírez‐Posada, M., & Howard, M. S. (2024). Immunofluorescence findings in a reactivating lichenoid photoallergic chronic dermatitis (actinic reticuloid). Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 40(5).

Fahim Kanani | Surgery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fahim Kanani | Surgery | Best Researcher Award

Belenson medical centre | Israel

Dr. Fahim Kanani is a distinguished Israeli surgeon and researcher specializing in general surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and surgical oncology. He completed his MD at the University of Verona, Italy, in 2014, and is currently pursuing dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Healthcare Administration at Tel Aviv University, with an expected completion in 2025. Dr. Kanani’s clinical training includes residencies in internal medicine and general surgery at Edith Wolfson Medical Centre and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, respectively. His research interests encompass minimally invasive surgery, organ transplantation, and the integration of artificial intelligence in surgical practices. He has authored over 11 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the field of surgery. Dr. Kanani’s work has been recognized with several awards, including the Best Clinical Researcher in Medicine Award in 2025. His commitment to advancing surgical practices and patient care is evident through his extensive training, research contributions, and recognition in the medical community.

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Featured Publications

Lahav, Z., Shimonovich, S., Kanani, F., Haberman, S., Ebril, S., Hashavia, E., Shopen, N., & Cohen, N. (2025). Assessing the role of chest CT in minor blunt trauma: Evaluation of the NEXUS decision instrument across an expanded population. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery.

Messer, N., Bertke, A., Miller, B. T., Beffa, L. R. A., Petro, C. C., Krpata, D. M., Lahat, G., Nizri, E., Abu-Abeid, A., & Kanani, F., et al. (2025). Outcomes of abdominal wall closure with fascial bridging using a polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) mesh following non-trauma laparotomy: A multi-center study. Hernia: The Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

Messer, N., Ben Yehuda, A., Manoskin, Y., Abu-Abeid, A., Lessing, Y., Kanani, F., Nizri, E., Lahat, G., & Szold, A. (2025). Performance and operative outcomes’ evaluation of a hand-held articulating laparoscopic device: A prospective clinical trial on the HandX™ platform. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Lessing, Y., Dvir, N., Kanani, F., Eldar, S. M., Keidar, A., Lahat, G., & Abu-Abeid, A. (2025). The role of preoperative consumption of antiobesity medications in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgery. Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care.

Kanani, F., Messer, N., Khalil, M., Khabarov, E., & Zoabi, N. (2025, November). Effectiveness of standardized pain management protocols for acute abdominal pain in emergency departments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Emergency Medicine.