Lina Posada Calderon | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Lina Posada Calderon | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Resident | New York Presbyterian | United States

Dr. Lina Posada Calderon is an accomplished biomedical researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, specializing in translational and molecular cancer research. Her work focuses on the clinical and molecular characterization of cancers, precision oncology, biomarker discovery, and genetic drivers of tumor progression, with particular emphasis on KRAS-mutated malignancies. She has strong expertise in molecular biology, cancer genomics, clinical data analysis, interdisciplinary research, and high-impact scientific publishing. Her research bridges laboratory discoveries with patient-centered clinical outcomes. Dr. Posada Calderon has published 12 Scopus-indexed documents, receiving 61 citations, and holds an h-index of 5, reflecting her growing scholarly impact and emerging leadership in precision cancer research.

 

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Aleksandra Błachnio | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Błachnio | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Kazimierz Wielki University | Poland

Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Błachnio is a highly respected scholar in psychology, with a prolific publication record and substantial impact within gerontology, well-being, and social psychology. Her work includes 554 citations, numerous documents (books and articles), and reflects deep commitment to topics such as aging, quality of life in late adulthood, volunteerism among seniors, well-being, life satisfaction across the lifespan, tele-geriatrics, and cross-cultural analysis of psychological health. Her research interests span gerontology and aging psychology, quality-of-life and life-course studies, volunteer activity and social support in old age, psychological adjustment in later life, and mentalization and positive orientation in elderly patients. Among her core research skills are psychometric assessment, longitudinal and cross-sectional survey design, quality-of-life evaluation, social and health psychology methodology, and interdisciplinary analysis of aging and societal change. Her publications such as studies on “health in old age and patient approaches to telemedicine,” “volunteer activity in late adulthood,” and “subjective perception of life-course in old age and youth” showcase her dedication to improving elderly well-being and social inclusion. Her honors include academic recognition as a habilitated doctor in social sciences (psychology), and wide recognition among peers for her contributions to gerontological and social-psychological research. In conclusion, Aleksandra Błachnio stands out as a leading scholar whose enduring research enriches understanding of aging, social participation, and mental health — offering valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities working to enhance quality of life across generations.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

Ziolkowski, A., Blachnio, A., & Pachalska, M. (2015). An evaluation of life satisfaction and health–quality of life of senior citizens. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 22(1). Citations: 47

Litwic-Kaminska, K., Błachnio, A., Kapsa, I., Brzeziński, Ł., Kopowski, J., & others. (2023). Resilience, positivity and social support as perceived stress predictors among university students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(19), 6892. Citations: 41

Błachnio, A. (2012). Starość non profit. In Wolontariat na Uniwersytetach. Citations: 37

Błachnio, A. (2012). Starość non profit: Wolontariat na Uniwersytetach Trzeciego Wieku w Polsce i na świecie. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Kazimierza Wielkiego. Citations: 37

Błachnio, A. (2019). Potencjał osób w starości: Poczucie jakości życia w procesie starzenia się. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Kazimierza Wielkiego. Citations: 31

Yigit Akin | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Yigit Akin | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Yigit Akin | Izmir Kâtip Celebi University School of Medicine | Turkey

Professor Yigit Akin is a distinguished urologist and academic leader specializing in uro-oncology, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopy. He earned his M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2004 and completed advanced training in robotics, laparoscopy, and uro-oncology at Klinikum Heilbronn, Germany, between 2013 and 2014. Currently, he serves as Head of Urology at Izmir Katip Celebi University, Turkey, leading one of the country’s premier uro-oncology centers. With over 210 peer-reviewed publications, 14 book chapters, and editorial board memberships in international journals, his contributions are well recognized in PubMed and IEEE-indexed forums. He has directed multiple multidisciplinary and international research projects, notably pioneering the extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy using 3 trocars (#3trocarsELRP), with more than 1300 successful procedures. A global mentor in laparoscopic surgery, Prof. Akin has conducted live surgical workshops and training in over 10 countries, while also supervising international clinical fellows. His leadership extends to community-based medical training, editorial contributions, and professional memberships in leading medical and surgical associations. Prof. Akin is strongly positioned to lead next-generation cancer genetics and surgical innovation research. His expertise in developing novel laparoscopic techniques, combined with mentorship of global fellows, demonstrates the potential to advance robotic uro-oncology surgery, elevate Q1 journal contributions, and strengthen international collaborations that will shape the future of minimally invasive urology worldwide.

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Featured Publications

orulmaz, E. M., Dönmez, K., Görgel, S. N., & Akin, Y. (2025). Penil fraktür nedeniyle opere edilen hastaların klinik sonuçları ve komplikasyonlarla ilişkili faktörler: 10 yıllık sonuçlarımız. Androloji Bülteni.

Tekinaslan, H., Görgel, S. N., & Akin, Y. (2025). Malekot kateter kırığına bağlı retroperitoneal yabancı cisim: Nadir bir olgu sunumu. Endouroloji Bülteni.

Dama, M., Yorulmaz, E. M., Özcan, S., Köse, O., Görgel, S. N., & Akin, Y. (2025). AISI, SIRI, and MLR in predicting surgical outcomes after radical cystectomy: Revisiting inflammatory risk markers. Medicina, 61(10), 1756.

Dama, M., Yorulmaz, E. M., Özcan, S., Köse, O., Görgel, S. N., & Akin, Y. (2025). Optimising imaging strategies in suspected urolithiasis: Effects on diagnostic and therapeutic timelines. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi.

Özcan, S., Dama, M., Yorulmaz, E. M., Köse, O., Görgel, S. N., & Akin, Y. (2025). Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate and postoperative dysuria: A 20-year bibliometric perspective. Trends in Surgical Sciences.