Giuliano Anastasi | Mental Health Nursing | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Giuliano Anastasi | Mental Health Nursing | Research Excellence Award

University of Messina | Italy

Dr. Giuliano Anastasi is an Italian registered nurse and academic with advanced training in nursing sciences, public health, qualitative research, bioethics, and healthcare management, complemented by specialized preparation in coordination, leadership and clinical education, and he serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Messina while also contributing to national and international professional bodies such as the American Holistic Nurses Association – Italy, where he holds leadership and scientific roles. His education spans comprehensive nursing and midwifery studies completed at leading Italian universities, followed by multiple postgraduate programs that strengthened his expertise in organizational management, qualitative methodologies, and ethical dimensions of care. His professional experience includes academic teaching, advisory roles for students with learning needs, and extensive clinical practice across psychiatric, vascular, orthopedic, nephrology, and dialysis settings, demonstrating adaptability and competence in complex environments. His research interests focus on mental health, patient safety, humanization of care, nephrology nursing, chronic disease management, holistic nursing, and technological innovations in healthcare, supported by strong skills in research methodology, nursing education, critical analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration. He has earned recognition through conference invitations, scientific committee memberships, and editorial responsibilities, reflecting his growing influence in the nursing research community. Overall, he is a dedicated clinician-scholar committed to advancing holistic, ethical, and evidence-based nursing practice through education, research, and compassionate leadership.

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Featured Publications


The Italian Validation of the Watson Caritas Co-Worker Score for Nurses and Health Care Professionals

– Applied Nursing Research, 2025


Attitudes Toward Coercion Among Mental Healthcare Workers in Italy: A Cross-Sectional Study

– Healthcare (Switzerland), 2025

Jihye Lee | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jihye Lee | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles | United States

Dr. Jihye Lee is a postdoctoral fellow at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles whose academic development spans undergraduate and graduate training in nursing, followed by advanced doctoral research focused on pediatric cardiology and somatic growth in children with congenital heart disease. Her clinical background includes extensive practice as a registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in a major pediatric congenital heart disease center, supporting children and adolescents with complex cardiac conditions. She specializes in transition care for young patients with chronic diseases, somatic growth outcomes in congenital heart disease, and the influence of clinical and psychosocial factors on pediatric health trajectories. Her research skills include systematic reviews, meta-analyses, quantitative study design, data curation, retrospective analyses, and interdisciplinary collaboration with cardiology and pediatric health teams. She is proficient in developing evidence-based interventions, conducting twin studies, and analyzing growth, nutrition, and developmental outcomes in medically vulnerable populations. Dr. Lee has received multiple scholarships and travel awards recognizing her research leadership, academic merit, and contribution to advancing pediatric nursing science. Her work reflects a dedication to improving quality of life and long-term outcomes for children with heart disease, demonstrating a strong commitment to health equity, family-centered care, and research that bridges clinical practice with meaningful patient-centered improvements.

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Featured Publications

Lee, J., Marshall, T., Buck, H., Pamela, M., & Daack-Hirsch, S. (2025). Growth failure in children with congenital heart disease. Children, 12(5), 616.

Lee, J., Buck, H., Mulder, P., Hong, S.-Y., Marshall, T., & Daack-Hirsch, S. (2025). The prevalence of malnutrition in children with congenital heart disease: A meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatric Health Care.

Lee, J., Daack-Hirsch, S., Kwon, S., & Yun, T. J. (2025). The impact of congenital heart disease on somatic growth: A monozygotic twin study. European Journal of Pediatrics.

Lee, J. H., & Yun, T. J. (2025). A study of the effect of congenital heart disease on somatic growth by comparing identical twins’ anthropometric profiles. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23 (Supplement 1), zvae098.053.

Lee, J., Hein, M., Perkhounkova, Y., & others. (2025). Allostatic load dynamics, Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers and progression in individuals with mild cognitive impairment: Findings from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. Alzheimer’s & Dementia.