Ahmed Abushama | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abushama | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Queens University | Canada

Dr. Ahmed J. A. Abushama is an accomplished pediatric neurologist and epileptologist with a robust record of research productivity and clinical innovation in the field of pediatric neurology and neurophysiology. His scholarly contributions include several peer-reviewed publications such as From Initial Suspicion to Accurate Diagnosis: Unmasking Rabies in a Case of Suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Homozygous SULT4A1 Variant in a Pediatric Patient with Global Developmental Delay and Refractory Seizures. His collaborative research extends to genetic and metabolic epilepsy in children, finite element analysis of EEG, and deep brain stimulation studies in pediatric epilepsy. His academic influence is reflected through extensive teaching roles, OSCE examinations, and mentorship at the University of Toronto and Queen’s University. He has presented research at prestigious platforms including the American Epilepsy Society (AES) and Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE). His professional profile indicates an h-index of 1, 13 peer-reviewed documents, and over 67 citations, highlighting a growing international impact in neuroscience and pediatric epilepsy research. His contributions, coupled with numerous awards for clinical teaching and excellence, underscore his leadership in advancing the diagnosis and management of childhood neurological disorders.

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Featured Publications

Khadra, M. N., Abdat, W., Alawneh, M., Saymeh, A., Abushama, A., & Alawneh, I. (2025). From initial suspicion to accurate diagnosis: Unmasking rabies in a case of suspected Guillain-Barré syndrome. BMC Pediatrics, 25, 648.

Min Zhang | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Min Zhang | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Gansu Provincial Hospital | China

Dr. Min Zhang is a Consultant Physician and Deputy Head of the Second Neurology Department at Gansu Provincial Hospital, recognized as a Second-Tier Talent and an Outstanding Young Physician by the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Her research primarily focuses on neurological disorders such as cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and peripheral neuropathy. She also specializes in minimally invasive botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders and spasticity management. Dr. Zhang has served as the principal investigator for two Gansu Provincial Natural Science Foundation projects and a hospital-level fund, and has participated in a provincial key research project. She has authored and co-authored over 10 scientific papers published in SCI-indexed and core Chinese medical journals, earning a Second Prize in the Gansu Medical Science and Technology Awards. Her publications collectively reflect her strong academic footprint, with an h-index of 6, 12 research documents, and over 120 citations, demonstrating her sustained contribution to advancing clinical neurology and neurorehabilitation research. Dr. Zhang also holds several professional appointments in national neurology and geriatric health associations, emphasizing her leadership in the field.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, M., Li, Y., Liu, F., & Wang, M. Enhanced precision in intracerebral hemorrhage modeling via methodological improvements and outcomes. Scientific Reports.

Ma, R., You, H., Liu, H., Bao, J., & Zhang, M.  Hesperidin: A citrus plant component plays a role in the central nervous system. Heliyon.

Lu, W., Wen, M., Li, Y., Liu, F., Li, Y., Zhang, H., & Zhang, M. Effects of visual feedback balance system combined with weight loss training system on balance and walking ability in the early rehabilitation stage of stroke: A randomized controlled exploratory study. Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders.

Zhang, M., You, H., Zhang, H., Zhao, W., Han, T., Liu, J., Jiang, S., & Feng, X. Effects of visual feedback balance training with the Pro-kin system on walking and self-care abilities in stroke patients. Medicine.