Zoe Williams | Medicine and Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Zoe Williams | Medicine and Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | United States

Dr. Zoë Williams, MD, is a tenured Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she serves as Chief of the Neuro-ophthalmology Service and Fellowship Director at the Flaum Eye Institute. Her research expertise centers on afferent visual pathway disorders, including stroke-related visual deficits, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, and chiasmal compression. She has served as Principal or Site Principal Investigator on multiple national and multicenter clinical trials and as Co-Investigator on an NIH-funded R01 project integrating functional MRI and behavioral neuroscience. Professor Williams has an H-index of 14 and I-index of 16, with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and authoritative book chapters. Her interdisciplinary collaborations across neurology, neurosurgery, and cognitive sciences have advanced diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, delivering measurable clinical and societal impact in neuro-ophthalmic care.

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Williams, Zoë R. (2025). Comprehensive analysis of immune cell interactions in tumor microenvironments. Journal of Immunology Research · Open Access · Journal Article

Williams, Zoë R. (2024). Investigating genetic determinants of drug response in cancer therapy. Cancer Genetics · Journal Article

Williams, Zoë R. (2024). Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals heterogeneity in tumor immune microenvironments. Frontiers in Oncology · Open Access · Journal Article

Williams, Zoë R. (2023). Targeting tumor-associated macrophages for enhanced immunotherapy response. Immunotherapy Advances · Journal Article

Williams, Zoë R. (2023). Integrative computational models to predict cancer therapy outcomes. Bioinformatics in Medicine · Journal Article

Shanshan Liang | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Shanshan Liang | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Peking University | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Shanshan Liang is an accomplished researcher at Peking University specializing in precision dentistry and biomedical engineering, integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, ultrafast lasers, and biomaterials for advanced diagnostics and therapeutics. Her work spans digital dentistry, laser-based surgical technologies, zirconia ceramics, and biodegradable magnesium alloys, with strong translational impact in oral healthcare. She has authored 16 publications, received 128 citations, and holds an h-index of 7, reflecting a growing and credible research impact. Her research excellence is further demonstrated through high-impact journal publications, competitive national research grants, multiple international patents, and prestigious innovation and academic awards.

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Method for accurately preparing cavities on cortical bones using picosecond laser
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Dr. Marcel Hoh | medical sciences | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Marcel Hoh | medical sciences| Best Scholar Award

 Oberarzt (senior physician) at Klinikum Bayreuth

🧑‍⚕️ Marcel Hoh, is currently an Oberarzt (senior physician) in Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Hand Surgery at Klinikum Bayreuth. He resides in Bayreuth, Germany, and has been actively involved in medical practice since 2016, with significant experience in surgery and leadership roles.

 

 

Professional Profile 

🎓 Education

🎓 Marcel completed his Abitur at Albertus-Magnus Gymnasium in Regensburg in 2008. He pursued a degree in Human Medicine at the University of Regensburg from 2009 to 2015. He passed all three sections of the German Medical Examination and was awarded his medical license (Approbation) in December 2015, followed by approval in Switzerland in 2016.

 

🏢 Work Experience

💼 Marcel has a strong background in surgery, starting as an assistant physician in General Surgery at See-Spital Horgen, Switzerland (2016-2017). He then specialized in Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Hand Surgery at Klinikum Bayreuth, where he worked as an assistant physician from 2017 to 2022. In October 2022, he was promoted to Funktionsoberarzt (deputy senior physician) and became Oberarzt in September 2023.

 

🧬 Skills

🛠️ Marcel brings a diverse set of skills, including expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery, quality management (since 2017), and hygiene control (since 2022). He is also fluent in English, enabling him to work internationally.

 

Awards and Honors 🏆

🏆 Marcel has contributed to several notable medical publications, including chapters in textbooks such as Allgemeinmedizin und Praxis (Springer, 2014) and Risikopatienten in der Zahnarztpraxis (2014). He is a recognized expert, with ongoing research contributions in Plastic and Hand Surgery.

Membership 🤝

🌍 Since 2022, Marcel has been involved in annual humanitarian missions with Interplast Germany, providing surgical care at Bombo Regional Hospital in Tanga, Tanzania. His role reflects his commitment to global healthcare and outreach.

 

Teaching Experience 📚

Philippe has substantial teaching experience, having served as a part-time lecturer at multiple higher education institutions in Chad. From 2014 to 2017, he taught at the University of Moundou, and during the 2014-2015 academic year, he also lectured at the Ecole Normale Supérieure in N’Djamena and Bongor. His teaching expertise lies in chemistry and its applications, and he has contributed to the academic development of numerous students in these institutions.

🔬 Research Focus

🔬 Marcel’s research interests are focused on Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery. He has collaborated with renowned professors and doctors, contributing to ongoing publications in these areas.

📚 Publication 

  • Surgical Management of Secondary Complex Microsurgical Reconstructions after Amputation and Severe Trauma Injuries: A Case Series
    • Year: 2024
    • Journal: Life 14 (10), 1303
  • Rare Case of Massive Subfascial Lipoma of the Sole
    • Year: 2022
    • Journal: Authorea Preprints
  • Familial Transmission of Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Group A Streptococcus Pyogenes
    • Year: 2020
    • Journal: Clinical Surgery, Volume 5, 3010