Ms. Dorothy Murugu | Nutrition | Best Research Award

Posted on 14/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Ms. Dorothy Murugu | Nutrition | Best Research Award

PhD Candidate at Nutrition, ICIPE/Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

👨‍🎓She 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.

🔬 She 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:

Scopus Profile

Experience:

Ms. Dorothy Murugu has a wealth of experience in nutrition and international development, with a focus on improving food and nutrition security in Africa. She served as a Senior Nutrition Consultant for the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Initiative for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa (IFNA), where she played a key role in supporting nutrition-sensitive agriculture programming in Kitui County, Kenya. Ms. Murugu also worked as an International Consultant for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, Italy, and as a Nutrition and Social Inclusion Specialist, supporting missions to the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). She further contributed her expertise as a Project Management Consultant for the Evidence and Action Toward Safe, Nutritious Food (EATSAFE) Project, a USAID-funded initiative, and as a Senior Consultant for Nutrition, providing technical advisory to multiple projects in the African region for IFAD. Ms. Murugu’s dedication to improving nutrition outcomes and promoting sustainable food systems underscores her commitment to advancing global health and development goals.

Education:

Ms. Dorothy Murugu holds a PhD in Food Science and Nutrition from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science & Technology in Kenya, which she completed from 2016 to 2024. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the same university, graduating in 2011. Ms. Murugu’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Technology from Egerton University in Kenya, where she graduated in 2002. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in food science, nutrition, and public health, which she applies in her professional work to address food and nutrition security challenges.

Certifications & Training:

Food Systems E-Course, Wageningen University, Netherlands, 2022
Production, Management and Use of Food Composition Data, University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2018
Nutrition in Global Changing Environment training, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, 2016
Food Composition Tables, Wageningen University, Netherlands, 2015
Application of Innovations in Maternal and Neo-natal Health by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 2013
Standard Operating Procedures for Stable Isotope Techniques in monitoring and improving nutrition interventions in African countries, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Tanzania, 2009

Professional Affiliations:

Visiting Academic, University of Leeds, UK
Guest Lecturer, Tel-Aviv University Israel- International Programme for Sustainable development (Masters class)
Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (KNDI) – Fully accredited
Member of the African Network of Food Data Systems (AFROFOODS)
Africa Graduate Nutrition Students Network (AGSNET)
Member of the national food composition tables steering committee
Member of the Agri-Nutrition National Steering committee housed by the Ministry of Agriculture

Dr. Reza Rezvani | OBESITY | Best Research Award

Posted on 12/02/202412/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Reza Rezvani | OBESITY | Best Research Award

Assistant Professor at OBESITY, Mashhad university of Medcial Sciences, Iran

👨‍🎓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.

Professional Profiles:

🎓 Education:

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Human Nutrition (September 2009 – September 2014):
- Department of nutrition, faculty of food and agricultural sciences, Laval University, Quebec, Canada.
- Supervisor: Dr. Katherine Cianflone
- Co-Director: Dr. Andre Tchernof
- Ph.D. thesis: Evaluation of Acylation Stimulating Protein (ASP) and Adipokines in relationship with the determinants of obesity and its consequences.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) (September 1989 – September 1996):
- University of Medical Sciences of Zahedan, IRAN, Faculty of Medicine
- MD thesis: Evaluation of accuracy rate of Sajadi Formula in the measurement of intraocular lenses in comparison with SRK/II formula among patients of Azahra Eye Center.

🏆 Achievements in Education:

Broad-based medical knowledge
Developed interpersonal skills
Ability to work and communicate well under pressure
Ability to be a team player
Experience dealing with large organizations
Ability to conduct original, independent research
Finding scientific problems in research and persuading toward solving them
Research and analysis skills
Written and verbal presentation skills

Reza Rezvani ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

Cited by: All: 621, Since 2018: 438
Citations: 621 (All), 438 (Since 2018)
h-index: 14 (All), 12 (Since 2018)
i-10index: 17 (All), 14 (Since 2018

These metrics showcase the impact of Rezvani ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Assistant professor (December 2016- now):
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Mashhad, Iran
- Head, Deputy of Education of Nutrition Department (2022- now)
- Head of the Research Committee of the Nutrition Department, 2018-2022
- Duties include teaching and lecturing at Medical Universities and university hospitals on various topics related to nutrition, managing and supervising clinical research, and practicing as a clinical nutrition specialist in hospitals and clinics of the university.
Visiting professor fellow (March 2024- now):
- Department of nutrition, faculty of food and agricultural sciences, Laval University, Quebec, Canada.
- Conducting research and contributing to academic programs.
Visiting scientist fellow (December 2014- January 2016):
- NSERC program, Working as a visiting scientist in governmental laboratories, Hazard Identification Division, Health Canada, Ottawa
- Conducting, monitoring, and designing scientific studies, analyzing and interpreting scientific data.
Biomedical researcher, Ph.D. Student (September 2009- May 2014):
- Working in an obesity research center in Laval Hospital, Quebec City
- Duties include performing laboratory assays, statistical analysis of data, contributing to hypothesis development and study design, writing, publishing, and presenting scientific papers.
General Physician (May 1997- September 2008):
- Working as a General Practitioner in different clinics and hospitals in IRAN
- Working as a medical projects manager in the Health Network of the Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education of IRAN
- Duties included responding to medical/health problems presented by patients, commissioning healthcare, organizing preventative medical programs for individual patients, educating and advising patients and their families.

🏅 Achievements in experiences:

Broad-based medical knowledge
Involving evaluation
Responsibility for decision-making
Self-directing ability
Ability to work and communicate well under pressure
Leadership skills

🛠️ Qualifications:

Technical skills: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Methods, Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV), Cardio Pulmonary Exam Test (CPET), Indirect Calorimetry, Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Radioimmunoassay (RIA), Total RNA isolation and reverse-transcriptase reaction (liver, adipose tissues), Real-time qPCR, Gel electrophoresis, Western Blot, Luminescence assay.
Computer Skills: Windows and Office, Prism statistic software, Sigma stat statistic software, JMP statistic software, Reference Manager, Endnote5, Mendeley.
Language: English, French

🏆 Awards and scholarships:

NSERC program award, Health Canada, October 22, 2014 (53,500/year)
Ph.D. Scholarship/Studentship, Obesity Training Program and CRIUPQ, Sept 2009 – Sept 2013
Faculty of Food and Agriculture, Laval University, Admission Award, Sept 2009
Faculty of Food and Agriculture, Laval University, Doctorate Exam Award, Sept 2010
Faculty of Food and Agriculture, Laval University, Comprehensive Exam Award, Jan 2011
Faculty of Food and Agricultural, Laval University, “le Fonds de soutien au doctorat pour des article”, May 2014

Publications:

A Onat, G Can, R Rezvani, K Cianflone. “Complement C3 and cleavage products in cardiometabolic risk.” Clinica chimica acta 412 (13-14), 1171-1179, 2011. (Citations: 144)

NM Soleimani D, Ranjbar G, Rezvani R, Goshayeshi L, Razmpour F. “Dietary patterns in relation to hepatic fibrosis among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.” Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 12, 315—324, 2019. (Citations: 48*)

F Najafi, S Soltani, B Karami Matin, A Kazemi Karyani, S Rezaei, M Soofi, et al. “Socioeconomic-related inequalities in overweight and obesity: findings from the PERSIAN cohort study.” BMC public health 20, 1-13, 2020. (Citations: 46)

R Rezvani, K Cianflone, JP McGahan, L Berglund, AA Bremer, NL Keim, et al. “Effects of sugar‐sweetened beverages on plasma acylation stimulating protein, leptin and adiponectin: Relationships with Metabolic Outcomes.” Obesity 21 (12), 2471-2480, 2013. (Citations: 46)

T Jamialahmadi, M Nematy, A Jangjoo, L Goshayeshi, R Rezvani, et al. “Measurement of liver stiffness with 2D-shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) in bariatric surgery candidates reveals acceptable diagnostic yield compared to liver biopsy.” Obesity surgery 29, 2585-2592, 2019. (Citations: 42)

D Soleimani, M Rezaie, F Rajabzadeh, J Gholizadeh Navashenaq, et al. “Protective effects of propolis on hepatic steatosis and fibrosis among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) evaluated by real‐time two‐dimensional shear wave.” Phytotherapy Research 35 (3), 1669-1679, 2021. (Citations: 39)

C Richard, MM Royer, P Couture, K Cianflone, R Rezvani, S Desroches, et al. “Effect of the Mediterranean diet on plasma adipokine concentrations in men with metabolic syndrome.” Metabolism 62 (12), 1803-1810, 2013. (Citations: 33)

S Jandari, N Mosalmanzadeh, MRSF Moghadam, D Soleimani, et al. “Dietary inflammatory index and healthy eating index-2015 are associated with rheumatoid arthritis.” Public health nutrition 24 (18), 6007-6014, 2021. (Citations: 19)

LS Bahrami, SM Arabi, Z Feizy, R Rezvani. “The effect of beetroot inorganic nitrate supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.” Nitric Oxide 115, 8-22, 2021. (Citations: 18)

Ms. Jane Schmid | Weight Stigma | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 27/01/2024 by ScienceFather

Ms. Jane Schmid | Weight Stigma | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Weight Stigma, University of Michigan School of Public Health, United States

🔬 She 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.

Professional Profiles:

Scopus Profile

Education:

Ms. Jane Schmi pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor from September 2016 to May 2020. During this period, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience, complemented by a Minor in Social Class & Inequality Studies. Subsequently, from September 2020 to May 2022, she continued her academic journey at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where she obtained a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences with a focus on the dietetics track.

Experience:

Ms. Jane Schmi has amassed a diverse range of professional experiences that demonstrate her commitment to health and education. Since June 2021, she has been a Coach at [solidcore], where she leads over 7 high-intensity, low-impact strength-based classes weekly, catering to a varied clientele by providing modifications and amplifications for all exercises. Her dedication is evident through her completion of 60 hours of in-studio trainings, self-study, and community classes, culminating in her successful evaluation. Ms. Schmi excels in upholding the brand standards of client experience, inclusivity, and community building, ensuring the studio space is maintained and implementing safe, effective sequencing for classes. Prior to her current role, Ms. Schmi served as a Dietetic Technician at Michigan Medicine from April 2021 to August 2021. In this capacity, she demonstrated her organizational skills by managing the delivery of oral and tube feed supplements to patients. Additionally, she provided valuable guidance to patients in selecting meals based on their medical dietary restrictions and delivered heart-healthy diet education to patients in cardiac units.

Research Experience:

Jane Schmid has been involved in various research projects during her academic career. At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, she participated in the Nourish Employee Wellness Study, where she assisted in data collection and administrative tasks for a study examining an intuitive eating-based workplace wellness program. She also analyzed data for her master’s thesis and published her findings in the Eating Behaviors Journal. Additionally, Jane collected qualitative data for the MyVoice project from a nationally representative sample of 18-24 year olds, analyzing the data and publishing her findings in the same journal. Prior to this, she contributed to the Tracking our Lives Study, focusing on the relationship between fitness/calorie tracking apps and disordered eating patterns. At the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Public Health, Jane participated in the Health Warning Study, assisting in the research on the placement of warning labels on sugar sweetened beverages, including various preparatory and administrative tasks.

Ms. Tiago Vila-Nova | Nutricionista | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 21/12/202322/12/2023 by ScienceFather

Ms. Tiago Vila-Nova : Leading Researcher in Nutricionista

Researcher and Nutritionist at the Food and Production Unit , Brazil

Your 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.

🔬 Your 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.

Professional Profiles:

ORCID Profile

Education:

Since entering University, She have always been involved in research. she have always worked on projects serving diabetic, dyslipidemic and hypertensive patients. These projects consisted of providing individualized nutritional care for these patients. In addition, she was a pedagogical supervisor, who guides nutrition students to propose nutritional guidelines and develop eating plans to meet the nutritional needs of these patients. she have developed research projects and guided students in the development of scientific projects. Furthermore, she was always invited to teach classes and participate in course completion work panels. It’s something I enjoy doing and she feel fulfilled. she have a master’s degree and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Nutrition. she have articles and book chapters that have been published.

Experience and Achivements:

Recently, she published a very interesting work on the effect of a garlic supplement on blood pressure in hypertensive patients, it is a clinical trial study developed in master’s degree. This study is very important, as it is a botanical alternative that can contribute to controlling blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Furthermore, the clinical relevance is comparable to traditional first-line medications (hydrochlorothiazide or valsartan). she was very pleased with this publication, a very great record in academic career.

Research:

The user has completed three research projects and is currently involved in none. Their citation index in Scopus/Web of Science/PubMed/Indian Citation Index is 2. They have been involved in one consultancy and industry-sponsored project. The user has published one book with an ISBN, covering text, reference, chapters, and conference proceedings. The total cost of all projects undertaken by the user is 0 USD/INR. There are no patents published or under process.

The user has published four journals in the SCI and SCIE indexes. They hold two editorial appointments in journals/conferences. Additionally, they have published three journals in the Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed indexes and one journal in another index. The user has not visited any countries for research activities. They have graduated one research scholar and currently have none ongoing. The user has presented at five conferences and has a cumulative impact factor of 10,557 over the last three years. They have not served as an invited speaker or resource person.

Extension Activities:

She contribution to research has always been very active. She have always understood that the best thing is to help people and improve the world – this is one of motivations to continue searching for the truth and doing science. She introduction to science was quite early at university. she was always present in the development of projects and elaboration of methodological outlines. In addition, she was also involved in serving and monitoring the public to be served. Other activities linked to research also involve collecting, tabulating data and statistical analysis. From the interpretation of the results, the textual production for the preparation of the scientific article was also responsibility. she have publications derived from undergraduate, master’s and contributions she made to course completion work. Twice, she had the experience of working on creating content for companies that work with distance education. she led research groups to discuss scientific articles, guidance on research instruments (adipometers, stethoscope and sphingmomanometer, measuring tape). she have already been involved in extension work, which involved the participation of students, who were guided to develop nutritional procedures to meet the nutritional needs of hypertensive, renal, diabetic and dyslipidemic patients.