Lucas MuƱoz-Lopez | Neuroscience | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Lucas MuƱoz-Lopez | Neuroscience | Best Academic Researcher Award

El Dr. Lucas MuƱoz-LĆ³pez šŸŽ“ es logopeda neurolĆ³gico especializado en rehabilitaciĆ³n logopĆ©dica en daƱo neurolĆ³gico šŸ§ , con amplia experiencia clĆ­nica y acadĆ©mica šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«. Tras graduarse en Logopedia por la Universidad de Granada en 2015, combinĆ³ prĆ”ctica profesional y formaciĆ³n de posgrado, incluyendo dos mĆ”steres y un doctorado con menciĆ³n Cum Laude šŸ…. Ha ejercido como docente universitario en Melilla y Ceuta, y colabora en investigaciĆ³n con publicaciones en revistas como Frontiers in Psychology šŸ“–. AdemĆ”s, ha tutorizado numerosos TFG y TFM šŸŽ“. Su trabajo integra logopedia clĆ­nica, investigaciĆ³n sobre alteraciones de la comunicaciĆ³n y neurociencias, aportando al avance acadĆ©mico y a la rehabilitaciĆ³n de pacientes. Es autor de un libro publicado y miembro activo en proyectos de evaluaciĆ³n y tratamiento en contextos educativos y sanitarios šŸ„. Su pasiĆ³n por la docencia y la terapia lo posiciona como referente en logopedia clĆ­nica e investigaciĆ³n šŸ“ˆ.

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Education šŸŽ“

Dr. MuƱoz-LĆ³pez šŸ§  iniciĆ³ su carrera acadĆ©mica con el Grado en Logopedia (2015) en la Universidad de Granada šŸŽ“, complementĆ”ndolo ese mismo aƱo con un MĆ”ster en Logopedia ClĆ­nica en DaƱo Cerebral (Isep Clinic, Madrid) šŸ’”. En 2017 completĆ³ su segundo mĆ”ster en Neurociencias BĆ”sicas y Aplicadas y Dolor en la Facultad de Medicina de Granada šŸ”¬. CulminĆ³ su formaciĆ³n con un Doctorado en PsicologĆ­a y Logopedia en la Universidad de Granada (2021) con menciĆ³n Cum Laude šŸ…, convirtiĆ©ndose en experto en alteraciones de la comunicaciĆ³n y rehabilitaciĆ³n neurolĆ³gica šŸ§¬. Su formaciĆ³n acadĆ©mica combina sĆ³lidos conocimientos clĆ­nicos, teĆ³ricos y metodolĆ³gicos para abordar con Ć©xito la intervenciĆ³n logopĆ©dica y la investigaciĆ³n cientĆ­fica šŸ›ļø. AdemĆ”s, su trabajo refleja una constante actualizaciĆ³n y compromiso con la excelencia educativa y terapĆ©utica šŸ’Æ.

Experience šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«

Desde 2015, el Dr. MuƱoz-LĆ³pez šŸ©ŗ ha desarrollado una sĆ³lida trayectoria profesional como logopeda clĆ­nico, combinando prĆ”ctica asistencial con docencia universitaria šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«. Ha ejercido en el Centro de ValoraciĆ³n y OrientaciĆ³n de Granada como Auxiliar TĆ©cnico en Logopedia šŸ„, ademĆ”s de impartir clases en los campus de Ceuta y Melilla de la Universidad de Granada šŸ“š. Ha sido tutor de TFG y TFM en varias universidades, incluyendo la Universidad de Granada y la Universidad Internacional de La Rioja āœļø. Su experiencia docente abarca asignaturas de logopedia, neuropsicologĆ­a y psicopedagogĆ­a en grados y mĆ”steres universitarios šŸŽ“. AdemĆ”s, colabora activamente en proyectos de intervenciĆ³n educativa, rehabilitaciĆ³n y formaciĆ³n de futuros profesionales. Su enfoque multidisciplinar y experiencia en contextos clĆ­nicos y penitenciarios šŸ›ļø le permiten aplicar soluciones eficaces e innovadoras en su Ć”rea.

Awards & Recognitions šŸ…

Dr. MuƱoz-LĆ³pez ha recibido menciĆ³n Cum Laude šŸŽ–ļø por su tesis doctoral en PsicologĆ­a y Logopedia en la Universidad de Granada (2021) šŸ…. Su tesis fue publicada como libro šŸ“—, reafirmando su valor acadĆ©mico. Ha logrado publicar en la revista Frontiers in Psychology (Q2, JCR 2.99) šŸ§ , destacĆ”ndose en el Ć”rea de psicologĆ­a y neurociencias. TambiĆ©n ha publicado en la revista Journal for Educators, Teachers and Trainers, indexada en bases relevantes como Scopus y Dialnet šŸ“–. Su libro fue editado por la Editorial AcadĆ©mica EspaƱola, con Ć­ndice ICEE de 0.299 šŸ“˜. Estos reconocimientos consolidan su reputaciĆ³n cientĆ­fica, reflejando la calidad y relevancia de su producciĆ³n acadĆ©mica, asĆ­ como su compromiso con la excelencia investigadora y docente šŸ§‘ā€šŸ”¬āœØ.

Research Interests šŸ”¬

El Dr. MuƱoz-LĆ³pez centra su investigaciĆ³n en la rehabilitaciĆ³n logopĆ©dica de alteraciones de la comunicaciĆ³n šŸ—£ļø, disfagia šŸ„„ y terapia miofuncional šŸ’Ŗ, con especial atenciĆ³n a contextos neurolĆ³gicos y penitenciarios šŸ›ļø. Su trabajo profundiza en la intersecciĆ³n entre neurociencias, psicologĆ­a y logopedia šŸ§ , explorando tanto enfoques clĆ­nicos como educativos. Ha contribuido al avance del conocimiento en alteraciones del lenguaje, evaluaciĆ³n cognitiva y tĆ©cnicas de intervenciĆ³n para pacientes con daƱo cerebral adquirido šŸ§¬. AdemĆ”s, participa en estudios sobre integraciĆ³n social, intervenciĆ³n educativa en contextos de riesgo y psicologĆ­a forense āš–ļø. Su enfoque combina metodologĆ­a cuantitativa, intervenciĆ³n basada en evidencia y aplicaciĆ³n clĆ­nica, orientado siempre a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con trastornos de la comunicaciĆ³n šŸ’¬šŸ’”.

Publications

  • Validation and Spanish Adaptation of the Resilience Scale ER-23 in a University Population

    Healthcare
    2025-04-12 |Ā Journal article
    DOI:Ā 10.3390/healthcare13080886
    CONTRIBUTORS: Isabel RamĆ­rez-UclĆ©s; Julia Otero; F. Pablo Holgado-Tello; Lucas MuƱoz-LĆ³pez; MarĆ­a B. SĆ”nchez-Barrer

  • Analysis of writing in personality disorders in prison population

    Frontiers in Psychiatry
    2024 |Ā Journal article
    DOI:Ā 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1391463
    EID:
    Part ofISSN:Ā 16640640
    CONTRIBUTORS:Ā MuƱoz-LĆ³pez, L.;Ā FernĆ”ndez-GarcĆ­a-Valdecasas, B.;Ā LĆ³pez-RodrĆ­guez, S.;Ā SĆ”nchez-Barrera, M.B.

  • Transformation of Higher Education: Discussion of the Dimensions, Trends and Scenarios of Change in Ibero-America

    Education Sciences
    2024 |Ā Journal article
    DOI:Ā 10.3390/educsci14050523
    Part ofISSN:Ā 22277102
    CONTRIBUTORS: FernĆ”ndez Cruz, M.; FernĆ”ndez GarcĆ­a Valdecasas, B.; MuƱoz LĆ³pez, L.; LĆ³pez RodrĆ­guez, S

  • Associations of Reversal Learning Performance With Personality Disorder Profile and Drug Abuse History in a Sample of Prison Inmates

    2024-09-18 |Ā Journal article
    DOI:Ā 10.1177/10731911241278307
    CONTRIBUTORS: Raquel MartĆ­n-RĆ­os; JosĆ© C. Perales; Francisca LĆ³pez-Torrecillas; Lucas MuƱoz LĆ³p

Alaa Abd-Elsayed | Neuromidulation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed | Neuromidulation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø is an American board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison šŸ„, recognized for his leadership, groundbreaking research šŸ”¬, and compassionate patient care šŸ’‰, with a prolific academic career as a professor, director, and global speaker šŸŽ¤, blending clinical excellence, innovation, and education šŸ“š in pain management, with over two decades of medical service and leadership roles across Egypt šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡¬ and the U.S. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø, while holding numerous prestigious certifications šŸ…, published research, and leadership awards šŸ†, he stands as a dedicated pioneer in improving chronic pain therapy šŸ”„ and anesthesiology practice worldwide šŸŒ.

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Education šŸŽ“

Dr. Alaaā€™s academic journey began at Assuit University šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡¬, earning his MBBCh šŸ©ŗ in 2000 & MPH šŸŽ“ in 2006; postgrad, he trained extensively in the U.S. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø, completing internships, anesthesiology residency, and a pain medicine fellowship šŸ„ at the University of Cincinnati šŸŽÆ, and a Clinical Research Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic šŸ§Ŗ; board-certified in anesthesiology & chronic pain medicine šŸ’Š, and a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) šŸ†, he capped his academic prowess with an Executive MBA šŸŽ“ in 2023, mastering both medicine & healthcare leadership šŸ§ , and attending diverse leadership programs šŸ’¼ from AAPL, UW Health, and Faulkner University, cementing a strong foundation in clinical care and strategic innovation āš”.

Experience šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«

With over 20 years in medicine šŸ©ŗ, Dr. Alaa has held roles from intern šŸ‘Øā€āš•ļø in Egypt šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡¬ to Associate Professor šŸ“–, First Division Chief, and Medical Director at UW-Madison šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø; he’s led UW Health Pain Services šŸ”„, pioneering chronic pain medicine management šŸ’Š; his journey spanned positions at Assuit University, Cleveland Clinic, and University of Cincinnati šŸ„; heā€™s served as chief fellow, staff anesthesiologist, researcher šŸ”¬, educator šŸ“š, and leader, combining advanced clinical practice šŸ† with administrative excellence šŸ’¼, mentoring future physicians while driving cutting-edge research šŸš€ and pain medicine innovations šŸŒŸ.

Awards & Recognitions šŸ…

Dr. Alaaā€™s distinguished career is crowned with awards šŸŒŸ like the Raj/Racz Excellence Award šŸ„‡, Physician of the Year šŸ…, Americaā€™s Top Doctors šŸ‘, Fellow of ASA šŸ§ , and recognition as a World Expert šŸŒ in pain by Expertscape; multiple top research, poster šŸ–¼ļø, and abstract prizes šŸ§¾ from ASIPP, MARC, ASPN, ASA, INS & WSA šŸ† highlight his prolific contributions, while his books šŸ“š were ranked among the best in anesthesiology and pain medicine šŸ’Š; his research has shaped clinical practices šŸŒ”ļø and his leadership has been applauded across national and global stages šŸŽ¤, underlining his impact as a clinician, educator, and thought leader šŸ’”.

Research Interests šŸ”¬

Dr. Alaaā€™s research explores pain management innovation šŸ”„, neuromodulation āš”, spinal cord stimulation šŸ§ , dorsal root ganglion therapies šŸ’‰, and anesthesiology outcomes šŸ§¾; heā€™s passionate about translating bench-to-bedside discoveries šŸ„, optimizing patient-centered chronic pain therapies šŸ’Š, and advancing perioperative safety šŸŒ”ļø; his peer-reviewed publications šŸ“š, clinical trials šŸ§Ŗ, and systematic reviews āš—ļø have influenced global practices šŸŒ, securing his place among top 0.05% scholars worldwide šŸ†; his scientific vision combines clinical evidence, bioethics, and real-world health solutions for pain relief and anesthetic care šŸ§ šŸ’”.

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Ata Jahangir Moshayedi | Brain Stimulation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ata Jahangir Moshayedi | Brain Stimulation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ata Jahangir Moshayedi is an Associate Professor at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ with a PhD in Electronic Science šŸŽ“ from Savitribai Phule Pune University šŸ‡®šŸ‡³. He is a prolific academic šŸ§  with over 90 publications šŸ“š, three authored books šŸ“–, two patents šŸ§¾, and nine copyrights šŸ“. A distinguished member of IEEE āš”, ACM šŸ’», Instrument Society of India šŸ§Ŗ, and Speed Society of India šŸš€, he contributes to editorial boards šŸ—žļø and international conferences šŸŒ. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges robotics šŸ¤–, AI šŸ¤–, VR šŸ•¶ļø, and embedded systems šŸ”§, driving innovation in education and technology šŸš€.

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Education šŸŽ“

Dr. Moshayedi earned his PhD in Electronic Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University šŸ‡®šŸ‡³, specializing in robotics and automation šŸ¤–. His educational path is deeply rooted in multidisciplinary technologies like embedded systems šŸ”§, machine vision šŸ‘ļø, and AI šŸ§ . With academic training grounded in both theory šŸ“˜ and application šŸ› ļø, he cultivated expertise across digital systems šŸ’” and bio-inspired robots šŸ¦¾. He integrates engineering principles with computer science šŸ’» to develop cutting-edge innovations in virtual and intelligent systems šŸŒ. His educational achievements laid the foundation for his impactful career in academic research and mentoring šŸ“ˆ.

Experience šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«

Dr. Moshayedi has served as Associate Professor at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ since 2018. He leads modules in Robotics šŸ¤–, Embedded Systems šŸ’», and Digital Image Processing šŸ“·. He supervises UG and PG research šŸ§Ŗ, formulates grant proposals šŸ’”, and serves as a module leader and tutor across advanced computer engineering courses šŸ§‘ā€šŸŽ“. His role includes designing learning materials šŸ“˜, aligning curriculum with accreditation standards šŸŽÆ, and evaluating student performance šŸŽ“. He has extensive teaching experience in C/C++ programming šŸ’¾, algorithm analysis šŸ“Š, and mobile app programming šŸ“±, ensuring comprehensive academic development.

Awards & Recognitions šŸ…

šŸ„‡2024: Best Mentor, Jiangxi University šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« | šŸ…2022: Book Award (Unity in Embedded System Design and Robotics) šŸ“– | šŸ„‰2022: 3rd National & 1st Provincial Prize, Handy Pipe Detector, China Computer Design Competition šŸ› ļø | šŸ„‰2021: 3rd National & 2nd Provincial, PEA Project (Pandemic Exam Assistant) šŸ§Ŗ | šŸ†2021: Innovation Award, Iran National Festival šŸŒ | šŸ„‰2021: 3rd National & 2nd Provincial, RDK Cloud Robot, Intelligent Service Robot Challenge ā˜ļøšŸ¤– ā€” All reflecting his excellence in guiding innovation, mentoring students šŸ‘Øā€šŸŽ“, and advancing global tech competitions šŸŒ.

Research Interests šŸ”¬

Dr. Moshayediā€™s research integrates robotics šŸ¤–, AI šŸ§ , and embedded systems šŸ”§. His work on bio-inspired robots šŸœ, mobile robot olfaction šŸ‘ƒ, and sensor modeling šŸ§Ŗ explores intelligent perception and environmental interaction šŸŒ«ļø. He develops machine vision-based systems šŸ‘ļø, virtual reality environments šŸ•¶ļø, and smart embedded architectures šŸ–„ļø. His focus on plume tracking šŸŒ¬ļø and cloud robotics ā˜ļø brings autonomous systems closer to real-world application. Merging theory and practice šŸ”, his research propels innovation across intelligent systems, cyber-physical interaction šŸŒ, and real-time automation, making significant strides in modern engineering and applied AI šŸ¤–.

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Gerd Fabian Volk | Cognitive Rehabilitation | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Gerd Fabian Volk | Cognitive Rehabilitation | Outstanding Scientist Award

apl. Prof. Dr. med. habil. Gerd Fabian Volk (šŸ‘¶1978, Wertheim am Main) is a leading German otolaryngologist šŸ‘Øā€āš•ļø, currently serving as Senior Physician and Head of the Facial Nerve Center in Jena šŸ„. With a deep commitment to clinical excellence, academic teaching šŸ“š, and innovative research šŸ§Ŗ, he has significantly contributed to the fields of neurolaryngology, facial nerve disorders, and ultrasound diagnostics šŸ§ šŸ—£ļø. His work bridges cutting-edge imaging šŸ–¼ļø and functional diagnostics for head-neck disorders. Living in Jena with his family šŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ā€šŸ‘§, he actively supports patient education through YouTube šŸ“¹, coordinates national workshops, and advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration šŸ¤. Volk is a respected speaker šŸŽ¤, faculty member at international dissection courses āœ‚ļøšŸ§ , and an initiator of hybrid symposia. He balances leadership with education, translating research into real-world clinical impact šŸŒšŸ’”.

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Education šŸŽ“

Studied human medicine at WestfƤlische Wilhelms UniversitƤt MĆ¼nster (1999ā€“2006) šŸŽ“šŸ©ŗ, earning his state exam. In 2007, he completed his doctorate (Dr. med.) with a thesis on axonal regeneration in retinal ganglion cells in primates and rats šŸ§¬šŸ’šŸ€. He achieved board certification in ENT (2012) šŸ‘‚šŸ‘ƒšŸ§  and earned his postdoctoral qualification (habilitation) in 2017 with pioneering research on quantitative imaging of facial muscles šŸ–¼ļøšŸ’Ŗ. His venia legendi was granted by Friedrich Schiller University Jena in otorhinolaryngology šŸ“œšŸ‘Øā€šŸ«. Further qualifications include DEGUM Level II (2018) for ultrasound, clinical trial leadership certification (2009), animal research leadership certification (2002), and interdisciplinary leadership training at UKJ šŸ…šŸ“Š. His broad educational background underpins his medical, scientific, and didactic work, combining clinical care, diagnostics, and teaching for the next generation of ENT specialists šŸ‘Øā€āš•ļøšŸ‘©ā€āš•ļøšŸ‘Øā€šŸ«.

Experience šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«

Since 2013, Dr. Volk leads the Facial Nerve Center in Jena and co-founded the Tinnitus Center šŸ‘Øā€āš•ļøšŸ”Š. He is currently Senior Physician at the ENT Department, University Hospital Jena and member of the steering committee for the Center for Rare Diseases Jena (since 2024) šŸ§©šŸ§¬. He previously held rotational research fellowships in radiology and neurology (2008ā€“2013) and has organized national ENT courses since 2009 šŸ§ šŸŽ“. With consistent academic teaching since 2012, he has led cadaver dissection courses, neurolaryngology workshops, and ultrasound diagnostics trainings šŸ§‘ā€šŸ«šŸ’». He is an active contributor to ethics commissions and rare disease networks šŸ‘„āš–ļø. His work merges clinical ENT practice, surgical skill, and educational outreach through digital platforms (e.g., YouTube, www.lemg.org) šŸŒšŸ“¹. A devoted mentor, he organizes monthly PhD symposia and integrates hybrid teaching formats, balancing high-level medical care with forward-thinking academic initiatives šŸ“ššŸ„šŸŽÆ.

Awards & Recognitions šŸ…

Recipient of multiple national prizes, including the 1st Poster Prize by the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (2019) šŸ„‡šŸ“Š for Parkinson-related facial muscle imaging, and the DEGUM Head-Neck Section Award for his habilitation research (2018) šŸ§ šŸ…. Awarded competitive IZKF research fellowships in neurology and radiology (2008ā€“2013) šŸ§¬šŸ”¬. Recognized leader in rare disease diagnostics and member of Germanyā€™s CRANIO-Net for rare craniofacial disorders (since 2022) šŸ§©šŸ‘¶. Since 2020, he contributes to the Ethics Commission of the University Hospital Jena āš–ļø. He is speaker for ENT indications in the Botulinumtoxin Working Group of the German Society of Neurology (since 2022) šŸ’‰šŸ§ . Nominated for professorial posts in Bielefeld, Halle, and CharitĆ© Berlin between 2019ā€“2023 šŸ›ļøšŸ“š. Volkā€™s sustained excellence across clinical care, diagnostics, research, and education has earned him national recognition and leadership roles in academic ENT medicine šŸ§ šŸ„āœØ.

Research Interests šŸ”¬

Prof. Volk’s research centers on facial nerve diagnostics and therapy šŸ§ šŸ§‘ā€āš•ļø, neurolaryngology, and ultrasound imaging of head-neck structures šŸ–¼ļø. He specializes in quantitative imaging of facial muscles for conditions like facial paralysis and Parkinsonā€™s disease šŸ¤–šŸ§ . His work combines clinical neurophysiology, MRI analysis, and laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) šŸ“ˆšŸ’¬. He also pioneers educational innovations in hybrid learning, simulation-based teaching, and cadaver dissection techniques for ENT and neurology professionals šŸ§‘ā€šŸ«šŸ§Ŗ. Through platforms like www.lemg.org and dedicated YouTube channels šŸ“¹, he disseminates knowledge on advanced diagnostics such as salivary duct endoscopy, voice disorders, and botulinum toxin use šŸ’‰. A strong advocate for interdisciplinary networks and rare disease research, he leads initiatives in patient-centered care, including organizing the ā€œFazialis-Nerv-Tagā€ and supporting patient education šŸ¤ā¤ļø. His translational research aims to enhance diagnostic precision and develop novel rehabilitation strategies for complex craniofacial disorders šŸ§¬šŸ”§.

PublicationsĀ 

  • Electromyography as an Objective Outcome Measure for the Therapeutic Effect of Biofeedback Training to Reduce Post-Paralytic Facial Synkinesis

    Healthcare
    2025-03-04 |Ā Journal article
    DOI:Ā 10.3390/healthcare13050550
    CONTRIBUTORS:Ā Isabell Hahnemann;Ā Julia Fron;Ā Jonas Ballmaier;Ā Orlando Guntinas-Lichius;Ā Gerd Fabian Volk

  • Evaluation of the Effects of an Electromyography-Based Bio-Feedback Training of Patients with Post-Paralytic Facial Synkinesis Using Electromyography Amplitudes as Objective Outcome Measure

    2024-12-16 |Ā Preprint
    DOI:Ā 10.20944/preprints202412.1326.v1
    CONTRIBUTORS:Ā Isabell Hahnemann;Ā Julia Fron;Ā Jonas Ballmaier;Ā Orlando Guntinas-Lichius;Ā Gerd Fabian Volk

  • Deceleration of denervated facial muscle atrophy through functional electrical stimulation: a sonographic quantification in patients with facial nerve paralysis

    European Journal of Translational Myology
    2024-11-13 |Ā Journal article
    DOI:Ā 10.4081/ejtm.2024.13162
    CONTRIBUTORS:Ā Gabriel Meincke;Ā Johannes KrauƟ;Ā Maren Geitner;Ā Anna-Maria Kuttenreich;Ā Dirk Arnold;Ā Jonas Ballmaier;Ā Thomas Lehmann;Ā Winfried Mayr;Ā Orlando Guntinas-Lichius;Ā Gerd Fabian Volk

Nuray Alaca | Motor Ä°magery | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Nuray Alaca | Motor Ä°magery | Best Researcher Award

 

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Education

She completed her Doctorate in Physiology at Marmara University, Institute of Health Sciences, Turkey, from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she earned her Postgraduate degree in Orthopedic Rehabilitation from the same institute between 1999 and 2002. Her academic journey began with an Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation from Istanbul University, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, where she studied from 1995 to 1999.

ResearchĀ 

Her research focuses on physiotherapy and rehabilitation, with a strong academic background in the field. She has been serving as an Associate Professor at Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, since 2021. Prior to this, she worked as an Assistant Professor from 2016 to 2021 and as a Lecturer from 2011 to 2015 at the same institution.

She has been actively involved in various research projects in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, supervising both postgraduate and doctoral students. Her ongoing research includes a randomized controlled trial on graded motor imagery as an adjunct to physiotherapy in chronic rotator cuff-related pain and an investigation into the sensorimotor representation of body schema in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared to healthy individuals. In 2024, she supervised a postgraduate study on the effect of manual lymph drainage in treating breast edema in patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy. Additionally, she is leading a doctoral study examining the effects of tactile stimulation, swimming exercise, or their combination on oxidative stress, inflammation, amyloid beta, neurogenesis, neurotrophic factors, and molecular signaling in an Alzheimerā€™s model. Her recent research includes a 2023 retrospective study on the effects of tumor type and treatments on lymphedema levels in breast cancer patients undergoing complex decongestive lymphedema therapy. She also supervised a 2021 postgraduate study exploring the effects of swimming exercise, low-level laser, or their combination on degeneration, inflammation, oxidative stress, utrophin protein, and irisin peptide in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (MDX) mice.

Publication

  • Comparison of Pressure Feedback Biofeedback Training with Conventional Lumbar Dynamic Strength Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

    Alternative therapies in health and medicine
    2024-11-18 |Ā Journal article
    PMID:Ā 39565706
    CONTRIBUTORS:Ā Ć–ztĆ¼rk Ɯ;Ā Ć‡Ć¶rekƧi AA;Ā Alaca N;Ā Subaşı F

  • Comparison of static balance and pressure distribution in individuals with unilateral lower limb amputation: The role of barefoot, heel support, and vision.

    Prosthetics and orthotics international
    2024-11-08 |Ā Journal articleĀ |Ā Author
    DOI:Ā 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000403
    PMID:Ā 39514704
    CONTRIBUTORS:Ā Tatar Y;Ā NilĆ¼fer Kablan;Ā Nejla Gercek;Ā Nuray Alaca

  • Kinesiophobia, physical activity levels and barriers in breast cancer patients, survivors, and healthy controls: A case-control analysis.

    JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
    2024-08-01 |Ā Journal article
    DOI:Ā 10.47391/jpma.10558
    PMID:Ā 39160708
    CONTRIBUTORS:Ā Alaca N;Ā Karayazi KT;Ā Arslan DC;Ā Karakus MB;Ā Uras C

  • The immediate effect of thoracolumbar fascia taping on biomechanical properties, low back pain and balance in individuals with transfemoral amputation.

    Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
    2024-01 |Ā Journal article
    DOI:Ā 10.3233/bmr-230314
    PMID:Ā 38517772
    CONTRIBUTORS:Ā Ć‡alışkan Z;Ā Alaca N;Ā Kablan N

Grit Hein | Social Neuroscience | Best Paper Award

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prof. Grit Hein | Social Neuroscience | Best Paper Award

 

UniversitƤt WĆ¼rzburg, Germany

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Education

She studied Psychology at Humboldt-University in Berlin, Germany, and City College in New York, USA, completing her diploma in 1999 with a grade of “very good.” She earned her doctorate in 2002 at the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig and Humboldt-University in Berlin. Her academic and professional career progressed through various prestigious positions. In 2002, she began as a research associate at MRC Cambridge, UK, and the University Hospital Frankfurt/M. She then received a DFG-Research Stipend in 2006, conducting research at the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of Berkeley, USA. In 2008, she was awarded the Society-in-Science Stipend and became a Principal Investigator in an independent research project at the University of ZĆ¼rich, Switzerland. She completed her habilitation and obtained her Venia Legendi in Psychology at Goethe-University Frankfurt/M. in 2014. She later served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bern, Switzerland, in 2015. In 2017, she was appointed as a Heisenberg Professor at JMU WĆ¼rzburg, where she continued to advance her research. In 2021, she became a Professor of Translational Social Neuroscience at JMU WĆ¼rzburg and a Steering Committee Member of the Research Training Group RTG 2660, working alongside Professor Dr. Matthias Gamer in Psychology.

Work experience

Since 2024, she has served as the President of the European Social and Affective Neuroscience Association (ESCAN) – Special Interest Group Social Neuroscience and as the spokesperson for the Neuroscience section at the Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS), JMU. Previously, from 2021 to 2024, she held the position of Vice President of ESCAN. Since 2022, she has been a board member of the China-Competence Center at JMU, and since 2021, she has been an Executive Board and Steering Committee Member of the Research Training Group RTG 2660. Her engagement in the research system extends further, as she has been a board member of ESCAN since 2019 and a member of the mentoring program for young female scientists at UKW, JMU. Additionally, she holds a double affiliation with both the Medical Faculty and the Faculty of Human Science at JMU. Since 2018, she has contributed as a panel member of the Hillary Green Research Fund at the University of Birmingham, a standing member of the dissertation committee at UKW, JMU, and a member of the Degree Subject Committee of the Elite Graduate Program in Translational Neuroscience at JMU. She has also supervised numerous early-career researchers, including Anne Saulin, who completed her PhD in 2023 with magna cum laude and is now a DFG postdoctoral fellow at the University of Birmingham, UK; Marthe GrĆ¼ndahl, who also earned her PhD in 2023 with magna cum laude and is now a consultant at Bain & Company; and Dorothee Bruch, who obtained her MD in 2022 with magna cum laude and is currently practicing as a gynecologist.

She has received several prestigious academic distinctions throughout her career. In 2023, she was honored with an award for her extraordinary contribution to teaching by the Medical Faculty and the President of JMU. In 2015, she was awarded the Heisenberg Fellowship by the German Research Foundation, recognizing her outstanding research achievements. Earlier in her career, she received the Branco-Weiss Fellowship from ETH ZĆ¼rich in 2008 and the Emmy-Noether Fellowship from the German Research Foundation in 2005, both of which supported her innovative research endeavors.

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Bailey Bennett | Cognitive Rehabilitation| Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Bailey Bennett | Cognitive Rehabilitation| Best Researcher Award

 

Emporia State University, United States

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Education

She completed her Masterā€™s in Art Therapy and Clinical Counseling at Emporia State University from August 2021 to May 2024, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Her studies included a focus on Mental Health.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pittsburg State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in December 2020. Her studies emphasized Substance Abuse Services.

Additionally, she completed her Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts at Johnson County Community College from January 2015 to May 2017, also graduating with a 4.0 GPA and as a member of the Honors College.

WORK EXPERIENCE

She has extensive experience in the mental health and art therapy fields. Since January 2021, she has been working at Minds Matter LLC as a Cognitive and Behavioral Therapist, as well as an Art Therapy Consultant. In this role, she provides therapy to individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), helping them live independently, while also offering consultations and support for integrating art into therapy sessions. She presents on various topics, including research and art therapy, and assists clients in reaching their individual goals. Additionally, she attends weekly supervision sessions to deepen her knowledge of TBI.

From August 2023 to May 2024, she completed an internship at the Emporia State University Counseling Center, where she provided therapy to students, administered assessments, and contributed to treatment plans. She adhered to ethical standards and confidentiality in her work.

She also interned at Corner House Inc. from August 2022 to April 2023, where she provided therapy, participated in client screening and assessment, and assisted in treatment plan development. She provided both individual and group counseling, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality.

During her time at Crawford County Mental Health in Pittsburg, KS, from January to December 2020, she completed 400 hours of internship, working at the Addiction Treatment Center and the Women’s Renewal House. She facilitated various client groups and observed counselors in different settings.

Additionally, from August 2019 to May 2020, she served as the Media Manager and Vice-President for Students for Violence Prevention at Pittsburg State University. In this position, she created media content and worked with university staff to educate students on topics such as sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, and unhealthy relationships. She was awarded the NASPA-BACCHUS Region IV-W Peer Educator Award for her efforts in educational outreach.

Awards

She has received several notable awards throughout her academic and professional career. In 2023, she was honored with the Research Award at the Capital Graduate Research Summit at Emporia State University. She also earned 3rd place at the Research and Creativity 2023 Peopleā€™s Choice Award. In 2020, she received the NASPA-BACCHUS Region IV-W Peer Educator Award for Excellence for her contributions to peer education on campus. Additionally, she was awarded the Outstanding Undergraduate Scholarship for Pittsburg State Universityā€™s Psychology Program in 2020.

Educational Opportunities & Research Experience

She has conducted significant research and contributed to various academic projects. In 2022, she conducted human subjects research to study the effects of art therapy on individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), finding significant results regarding reduced anxiety in this population. Her research was presented at the Capital Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, KS, in 2023, where she was awarded the Research Award for ESU.

From 2019 to 2020, she worked as a Research Assistant for Dr. Warner, focusing on visual attention and conducting human subjects research, which was submitted to the APA National Conference.

Additionally, she served as the Vice-President/Social Media Coordinator for Students for Violence Prevention (SVP) from 2019 to 2020, where she played a key role in organizing and promoting initiatives focused on preventing violence and raising awareness on campus.