Frank Obeng | Urology | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Frank Obeng | Urology | Innovative Research Award

university of health and allied sciences ho, volta region | Ghana

Frank Obeng is a senior lecturer and consultant urologist whose professional journey reflects a strong blend of clinical expertise, academic engagement and public health innovation, with a focus on improving urologic care, advancing prostate cancer education and strengthening surgical safety practices. His educational background spans medical training, advanced clinical specialization, public health and management, enabling him to integrate clinical proficiency with health systems thinking. His professional experience includes academic teaching, clinical service and leadership in implementation research, where he has contributed to projects centered on prostate cancer early detection, digital health interventions, circumcision safety, antibiotic stewardship and maternal health improvement. His research interests revolve around urologic oncology, health literacy, simulation-based training and the development of digital and board-game tools for community health engagement. He demonstrates strong research skills in clinical investigation, implementation science, grant development, data interpretation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. His work has earned recognition through accepted abstracts at international simulation conferences and continued involvement in high-impact research teams. Overall, Frank Obeng’s career illustrates a dedicated commitment to improving health outcomes through clinical excellence, innovative educational tools and impactful research, positioning him as a valuable contributor to urologic care and public health advancement in Ghana and beyond.

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Obeng, F., Fadil, M., Adamu, A. F., Dadee-Seshie, D. S., Okai, E. N., Agbeteti, G., Boakye, S. A., Kpankyaano, B., Zikpi, E. K., Boadu, A. W., Okai, J. N. A., Owiafe, S., & Boateng, M. O. (2025). Evaluating a behavioural theory-based board game (S-S-LIBOG) against traditional health talk (HT) in prostate cancer education: Findings from a quasi-experimental study, plus introducing 17 other S-S-LIBOGs. Healthcare, 13(23), 3135.

Obeng, F., Okai, J. N. A., & Sutherland, E. (2025). Predicting prostate cancer metastasis in Ghana: Comparison of multiparametric and PSA models. PLOS ONE, 20(5), e0323180.

Obeng, F., Ofori Boateng, M., Boatemaa Kushitor, S., Manortey, S., Mensah, L., Amankwaah-Frempong, E., … & Okai, J. N. A. (2024). A comprehensive prostate cancer risk estimation model for Ghana: Beyond PSA screening – Towards multivariable modelling. Preprint.

Elzbieta Zlowocka-Perlowska | Micronutrients and Kidney Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elzbieta Zlowocka-Perlowska | Micronutrients and Kidney Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Pomeranian Medical University | Poland

Dr. Elżbieta Złowocka-Perłowska is an accomplished Polish medical scientist specializing in molecular oncology and hereditary cancer research. She earned her master’s degree in biology from the University of Szczecin and a doctorate in medical sciences with highest distinction from the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, where she currently serves at the Center for Hereditary Tumors and the Department of Genetics and Pathomorphology. Her professional expertise lies in molecular diagnostics, cancer biomarkers, and the prognostic role of trace and microelements in bladder and kidney cancers. She leads innovative research investigating correlations between blood and serum element levels and patient survival, aiming to integrate these biomarkers into predictive cancer models for personalized therapy development. Dr. Złowocka-Perłowska possesses strong research skills in molecular genetics, laboratory diagnostics, epidemiological modeling, and translational oncology. Her distinguished career includes numerous national and international awards, such as recognition from the World Scientist Forum and multiple Rector’s Awards, along with significant contributions to over fifty scientific publications and several patents. She has also collaborated internationally and mentored emerging researchers. Through her pioneering work, Dr. Złowocka-Perłowska continues to advance the understanding of hereditary and molecular mechanisms in cancer, contributing to future innovations in clinical diagnostics and targeted therapies.

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