Stanley Nkemjika | Medicine and Dentistry| Best Researcher Award

Dr. Stanley Nkemjika | Medicine and Dentistry| Best Researcher Award

Thomas Jefferson University, United States

He has held a variety of roles in the medical and academic fields over the years. From 2023 to 2024, he served as a Psychiatry Attending at both St. Joseph Medical Center, Yonkers, NY, and the Psychiatry ER Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. Additionally, he was the Chief Resident in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Interfaith Medical Center, One Brooklyn Health System, Brooklyn, NY. He has been a Psychiatry Resident at the same department since 2020. Prior to this, he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University’s Department of Population Health (2019-2020) and at Georgia Southern University’s Department of Epidemiology (2018-2019). He also served as a Course Instructor at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, from 2015 to 2018, and as a Research Associate at University Behavioral Health Care, Rutgers University, from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Primary Care Physician in Nigeria, first at the Department of State Services Medical Center, Office of the Presidency (2010-2013), and then at the Department of Family Medicine, National Hospital, Office of the Presidency (2008-2010). He began his medical career as a Medical Intern at the University College Hospital in Ibadan in 2007-2008.

Professional Profile

Education

He has an extensive educational background in medicine and public health. He completed his Psychiatry Residency at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Interfaith Medical Center, One Brooklyn Health System, Brooklyn, NY, from 2020 to 2024. Before that, he was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Global Mental Health at the Office of Global Health, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, from 2015 to 2018. In 2015, he earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Rutgers University. He obtained his Medical Doctor (MD) degree in 2007 from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

Professional Experience

He has held several teaching positions in academia over the years. From 2019 to 2021, he was a Course Instructor for PH8721 Chronic Disease Epidemiology in the Department of Population Health, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. In 2019, he also served as a Teaching Assistant for Research Methods II at the same institution. Prior to this, from 2014 to 2018, he was the Course Director for MSBS 5080S Primer on Global Health at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ.

 

Award and Honor

He has received several academic honors and awards throughout his career. In 2023, he was awarded second prize recognition for excellence in research by the Brooklyn Psychiatry Society. The previous year, in 2022, he earned the Underrepresented Minority Research Scholarship from the American Association of Addiction Psychiatry. In 2019, he was named a Second Century Initiative Research Fellow at Georgia State University. In 2015, he received the Community Service Award from the School of Public Health, Rutgers University. Earlier in his career, he was honored with the Postgraduate Scholarship Award from the Niger Delta Development Commission, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Nigeria, in 2012. Additionally, in 2007, he was presented with the Academic Excellence and Leadership Award by the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

 

Publications Top Noted
  • Brown C, Nkemjika S, Yankey B, Okosun I. Alternative Tobacco Product Use and Smoking Quit Attempts Among Teenagers in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus. 2021 Jul 29;13(7):e16740. doi: 10.7759/cureus.16740. PMID: 34471583; PMCID: PMC8403058.Pub Status: Published.
  • Atolagbe A, Nkemjika S, Popoola O, Oladeji O, Kogan I, Saeed H, Olupona T. Risperidone-Induced Neutropenia in a Schizophrenic Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Rep Psychiatry. 2021 Aug 17;2021:3980872. doi: 10.1155/2021/3980872. PMID: 34447597; PMCID: PMC8384506.Pub Status: Published.
  • Nkemjika S, Tokede O, Jadotte Y, Olatunji E, Bosah J, Pigott T, Okosun IS. Biological sex disparity in survival outcomes following treatment for renal cell carcinoma: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth. 2021 Jul 13. doi: 10.11124/JBIES-20-00277. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34261092., Pub Status: Published.
  • Okosun IS, Nkemjika S, Okosun B, Lyn R, Airhihenbuwa CO. Lifestyle Modification Practices and Drug Prescription Use in Elderly Americans with Metabolic Syndrome: A Nationwide Population-Based Study [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 5]. J Natl Med Assoc. 2020;S0027-9684(20)30127-9. doi:10.1016/j.jnma.2020.06.008, Pub Status: Published.
  • Twum F, Morte N, Wei Y, Nkemjika S, Liu F, Zhang J. Red blood cell folate and cardiovascular deaths among hypertensive adults, an 18-year follow-up of a national cohort [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jun 11]. Hypertens Res. 2020;10.1038/s41440-020-0482-5. doi:10.1038/s41440-020-0482-5, Pub Status: Published.
  • Nkemjika S, Ifebi E, Cowan LT, et al. Association between serum folate and cardiovascular deaths among adults with hypertension. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2020;74(6):970-978. doi:10.1038/s41430-019-0533-7, Pub Status: Published.
  • Nkemjika, S.O., &Demissie, K. Breast feeding initiation time and its impact on diarrheal disease and pneumonia in West Africa. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology. 2015, Dec; 7(2141- 2316): 352- 359. Cited in PubMed; PMID: JPHE., Pub Status: Published.
  • Nkemjika, S.O., &Taherisefat, M., & West, B., &Tokede, O.. Impact of violence on child growth and youth development: Newark, New Jersey study. International Journal of Current Research. 2016, Apr; 8(0975- 833X): 29695- 29700. Cited in PubMed; PMID: IJCR., Pub Status: Published.
  • Owolabi, W., &Davidow, A., & Thomas, P., & Mangala, R., &Nkemjika, S., &Tokede, O.. Relationship between ambient Air pollution (pm 2.5) and low birth weight deliveries in New Jersey. International Journal of Current Research. 2016, Jun; 8(0975- 833X): 33372- 33378. Cited in PubMed; PMID: IJCR, Pub Status: Published.

Assist Prof Dr. Ismail BOLAT | Pathology | Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Ismail BOLAT : Leading Researcher in Pathology

Pathologist at Pathology , Atatürk university, Turkey

He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Doctorate, Ataturk University, Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Veteriner PatolojiAnabilimDalıBaşkanlığı,Turkey2017 -2022 Undergraduate, Ataturk University, Veteriner Fakültesi,Turkey2012 -2017

Academic and Administrative Experience:

Dr. Ismail BOLAT is currently serving as the Deputy Head of Department in the Veterinary Faculty, Preclinical Sciences at Ataturk University, a position they have held since 2023. They are also a member of the Unit Quality Commission, Assistant Coordinator, Academic Council Member of the Department, and a member of the Education and Curriculum Board, all within the Veterinary Faculty’s Preclinical Sciences department at Ataturk University. Dr. Ismail BOLAT has been actively involved in various administrative and academic roles, showcasing their commitment to the development and enhancement of the department’s academic programs and overall quality. Their contributions to accreditation, continuous improvement, and renewal activities further demonstrate their dedication to maintaining high standards of education and research within the department.

Courses:

Dr. Ismail BOLAT has been actively involved in teaching various courses in the field of pathology at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Their teaching experience includes courses such as General Pathology, Graduation Thesis I, Pathology of Digestive and Respiratory System Diseases, Tumor Science, Pathology of Nervous and Muscular System Diseases, Maturation Education, Necropsy, Special Pathology I and II, Basic Pathology, and Graduation Thesis II. These courses cover a wide range of topics in pathology, reflecting Dr. [Name]’s expertise and commitment to educating students in this field. Their teaching portfolio demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of pathology and its various subfields, contributing significantly to the academic development of students in the medical sciences.

Awards:

Dr. Ismail Bolat has been involved in several research projects focusing on various aspects of pharmacology and toxicology. These projects include:

  1. Investigating the anxiolytic and circadian regulatory effects of agarwood water extract and its impact on the next generation using a zebrafish model (Tübitak, November 2023).
  2. Studying the potential of carnosic acid in ameliorating indomethacin-induced gastric ulceration in rats by alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation (Tübitak, November 2023).
  3. Demonstrating self-healing properties in imidacloprid toxicity through the use of multiple biomarkers and biological pathways (Tübitak, November 2023).
  4. Exploring the effects of global warming and nanoplastic toxicity on fish health, focusing on how small temperature increases can exacerbate gill and liver toxicity caused by polystyrene nanoplastics in adult zebrafish models (Tübitak, November 2023).
  5. Investigating the antiulcerative effects of flavonoid-rich Sambucus nigra berry extract through the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in vivo (Tübitak, November 2023).