Davide Arillotta | Mental health | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Davide Arillotta | Mental health | Best Researcher Award 

Resident doctor at University of Florence; University of Hertfordshire,Italy

Davide Arillotta, MD, is a dynamic psychiatrist from Torino, Italy, with a strong passion for life sciences and mental health. Throughout his career, Dr. Arillotta has focused on substance use disorders, clinical toxicology, and the intersection of mental health and addiction. His work spans across clinical settings, research, and harm reduction initiatives, making significant contributions to both local and international communities.

professional profile 

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🎓 Education

Dr. Arillotta holds a Master’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (2014) from the University of Turin, Italy, where he also completed his psychiatric residency (2015-2019) at the University of Catania. He is currently enrolled in a Master’s programme in Cognitive Psychotherapy at Centro Clinico Crocetta, Turin. His academic journey includes several international experiences, including studies in Coimbra, Portugal, and research placements in the UK.

💼 Work Experience

Dr. Arillotta has served as a Clinical Toxicology Resident at the University of Florence since November 2021. He has extensive experience as a psychiatrist with various institutions, including NHS Trusts in Italy. He also worked as a freelance psychiatrist and collaborated on harm reduction projects in leisure environments. His clinical work spans general psychiatry, dual diagnosis, and substance use disorders.

🧠 Skills

 Dr. Arillotta possesses expertise in clinical toxicology, psychiatric care, and cognitive psychotherapy. He is skilled in the application of harm reduction strategies, tapering/switching protocols for chronic pain, and has significant experience in research and clinical trials related to novel psychoactive substances.

🏆 Awards and Honors

 Dr. Arillotta has been recognized for his outstanding contributions, winning the poster competition at the “New Challenges in Psychiatry” conference in Rome (2019) and securing a scholarship for a development cooperation project in Burkina Faso (2015).

👥 Memberships and Affiliations

He is affiliated with the Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse, and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Additionally, he was a delegate at the European Forum of Psychiatric Trainees (EFPT) in 2018.

📚 Teaching and Mentorship

Dr. Arillotta has contributed to the training of medical students and psychiatric trainees through workshops and scientific courses. His teaching is enhanced by his diverse clinical and research experiences, particularly in the fields of neuroethics and toxicology.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Arillotta’s research is centered on the psychopathological dimensions of substance abuse, biomarkers associated with cravings, and the adverse health effects of novel psychoactive substances like MDPHP. He is also exploring the potential impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on mental health and addiction.

publication

  • “Exploring the Potential Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Substance Use, Compulsive Behavior, and Libido: Insights from Social Media Using a Mixed-Methods Approach”
    • 🗓 Year: 2024
    • 📜 Journal: Brain Sciences
    • 🔬 Topic: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and their impact on substance use, compulsive behavior, and libido.
    • 🌐 Method: Mixed-Methods and Social Media Analysis
  • “Exploring the Association Between Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Injury, and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Weight Loss Treatments: Insights from Pharmacovigilance Measures and Unmasking Analysis”
    • 🗓 Year: 2024
    • 📜 Journal: European Neuropsychopharmacology
    • 🔬 Topic: Suicidal thoughts, self-injury, and GLP-1 receptor agonists in weight loss treatments.
    • 🚨 Focus: Pharmacovigilance and risk analysis
  • “Clinical Manifestations and Analytical Reports for MDPHP Acute Intoxication Cases”
    • 🗓 Year: 2024
    • 📜 Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
    • 🔬 Topic: MDPHP acute intoxication and clinical manifestations.
    • 💉 Focus: Toxicology and substance abuse
  • “Semaglutide as a Possible Calmodulin Binder: Ligand-Based Computational Analyses and Relevance to Its Associated Reward and Appetitive Behaviour Actions”
    • 🗓 Year: 2024
    • 📜 Journal: Scientia Pharmaceutica
    • 🔬 Topic: Semaglutide, calmodulin binding, and its effects on reward and behavior.
    • 🧠 Focus: Computational analysis and psychopharmacology
  • “GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Related Mental Health Issues; Insights from a Range of Social Media Platforms Using a Mixed-Methods Approach”
    • 🗓 Year: 2023
    • 📜 Journal: Brain Sciences
    • 🔬 Topic: Mental health effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists.
    • 🌐 Method: Social media and mixed-methods analysis
  • “Psilocybin for Depression: From Credibility to Feasibility, What’s Missing?”
    • 🗓 Year: 2023
    • 📜 Journal: Pharmaceuticals
    • 🔬 Topic: Psilocybin as a treatment for depression.
    • 🍄 Focus: Psychedelics and mental health
  • “Covid-19 Pandemic Impact on Substance Misuse: A Social Media Listening, Mixed Method Analysis”
    • 🗓 Year: 2021
    • 📜 Journal: Brain Sciences
    • 🔬 Topic: Impact of Covid-19 on substance misuse.
    • 🦠 Focus: Social media analysis and substance use during the pandemic

Arpana Gupta | psychological | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Arpana Gupta |  psychological  | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA ,Los Angeles, United States

Dr. Arpana Gupta earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Nuclear Medicine Technology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1998, followed by a Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification from George Washington University. She later obtained a Master of Education in Community Counseling from Wake Forest University in 2003, and a Ph.D. in Psychology, with specializations in Neuropsychological Assessment and Statistics, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2010. Her doctoral dissertation focused on the psychological impacts of acculturation and adherence to Asian values among Asian Americans.

Profile:

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Education:

B.Sc. in Biology, Nuclear Medicine Technology 🧪, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1998 Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification 🏥, George Washington University, 1998M.Ed. in Community Counseling 🧑‍🏫, Wake Forest University, 2003Ph.D. in Psychology 🧑‍🔬,University of Tennessee, 2010 Thesis: Acculturation and Well-being Among Asian Americans: A Meta-Analytic Study Dissertation: Acculturation and Adherence to Asian Values As Moderator Variables…

Professional Experience:

Present:2022-Present: Associate Professor in Residence, Co-Director of the Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center; Director of the Neuroimaging Core; Director: Obesity, Metabolic Disorders, and Eating Behaviors; G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience; Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases; Department of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles 🧑‍🏫🔬🧠🍽️🏛️

Previous:1998 – 2000: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Georgetown Medical Center and Columbia Hospital for Women, Washington, DC 🏥2000 – 2001: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC 🏥2002 – 2002: Mental Health Therapist Intern, Provided Career Counseling, Wake Forest University Career Center, Winston-Salem, NC 🎓💼2002 – 2002: Mental Health Therapist Intern, Provided Individual Therapy, Forsyth Hospital Employee Assistance Program, Winston-Salem, NC 🧠2002 – 2003: Mental Health Therapist Intern, Provided Individual and Family Therapy, Children’s Home Incorporated, Winston-Salem, NC 🧑‍🤝‍🧑2003 – 2004: In-Home Mental Health Therapist, Psychology Associates and Empowering Families Program, Charlottesville, VA 🏡2004 – 2005: Pre-practicum Clinical Psychology Intern, Provided Career Counseling, University Career Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 🎓💼2004 – 2010: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Neuropsychological Assessments, Best Practices in Teaching, Counseling Foundations and Micro-Skills, Around the World Program: Introduction to Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 🧑‍🏫📚2005 – 2006: Practicum Clinical Psychology Intern, Provided Individual Outpatient Counseling, University Counseling Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 🧠🗣️2006 – 2007: Psychotherapy Group Leader, Group Leader for Adult Oncology Cancer Patients Using “Personal Construct Therapy”, Baptist Hospital, Knoxville, TN 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🎗️2006 – 2007: Psychotherapy Group Leader, Group Leader for Pre-Adolescent Female Group on Verbal and Social Aggression, Episcopal School of Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🗣️2007 – 2008: Advanced Practicum Clinical Psychology Intern, Provided Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling and Neuropsychological Assessments, University of Tennessee Psychological Clinic, Knoxville, TN 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🧠2008 – 2009: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Co-ordinated counseling volunteers & assessment students, University of Tennessee Psychology Department, Knoxville, TN 🧑‍🏫2009 – 2010: Clinical Psychology Resident, Provided Outpatient Psychotherapy, Neuropsychological Assessment, Research, and Emergency Room Intakes, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical Center, Boston, MA 🧠🏥2010 – 2012: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 📚🔬2012 – 2015: Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Gail and Gerald Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress, Department of Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 📚🔬2015-2017: Adjunct Assistant Professor, G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles 🧑‍🏫🔬2017-2021: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Director of the Neuroimaging Core, G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles 🧑‍🏫🔬🧠2021-2022: Adjunct Associate Professor, Director of the Neuroimaging Core, G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles 🧑‍🏫🔬🧠

Research Focus in  :

Dr. Gupta’s work aims to develop comprehensive models that elucidate the bidirectional interactions between the brain and peripheral systems, including immune cells and gut microbiota. She employs advanced multivariate analytic techniques to integrate data from neuroimaging, inflammatory markers, microbiome, metabolite profiles, and behavioral assessments​ (UCLA CNS)​.

Additionally, her research addresses racial and ethnic health disparities, focusing on discrimination processes, cultural variables, and stereotypes affecting mental health outcomes and help-seeking attitudes among Asian and South Asian Americans. She also investigates intimate partner violence, considering cultural factors, immigration status, and acculturation levels​ (Semel UCLA)​.

For further details, you can visit her profiles on the UCLA Semel Institute and the G. Oppenheimer Center websites​ (Semel UCLA)​​ (UCLA CNS)​.

 

Citations:

📚 Citations: 6,253
📄 Documents: 5,397
📝 Number of documents: 101
📈 h-index: 39

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