ALESSANDRA MARTINELLI | Psychiatry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. ALESSANDRA MARTINELLI | Psychiatry | Best Researcher Award

MD, Ph.D. Psychiatrist and clinical researcher at IRCCS Fatebenefratelli, St John of God Clinical Research Centre, Brescia, Italy.

Dr. Alessandra Martinelli, MD, Ph.D., is a psychiatrist and clinical researcher at IRCCS Fatebenefratelli, Italy, specializing in community-based mental health care and digital health innovations. With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Movement Science from the University of Verona and UCL, she has contributed extensively to psychiatric rehabilitation, personalized mental health care, and real-time patient data integration. As the President of Young EAOF and a board member of EUCOMS, she has played a key role in shaping mental health policies across Europe. Dr. Martinelli’s research spans multiple international collaborations, focusing on deinstitutionalization and innovative recovery models.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award โ€“ Dr. Alessandra Martinelli

Dr. Alessandra Martinelli is an outstanding psychiatrist and clinical researcher specializing in community-based mental health care, psychiatric rehabilitation, and digital health innovations. With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Movement Science, she has contributed extensively to real-time patient data integration, deinstitutionalization, and personalized mental health interventions. Her leadership roles in EAOF and EUCOMS highlight her influence on international mental health policies, and her global research collaborations have advanced psychiatric care worldwide.

Education & Experience ๐ŸŽ“

๐Ÿ”น Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry & Movement Science โ€“ University of Verona & UCL
๐Ÿ”น MD in Psychiatry โ€“ University of Verona
๐Ÿ”น Psychiatrist & Clinical Researcher โ€“ IRCCS Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy (since 2022)
๐Ÿ”น Leader Psychiatrist โ€“ Verona Mental Health Services
๐Ÿ”น Coordinator โ€“ Villa Santa Giuliana Hospital
๐Ÿ”น Research Fellow โ€“ UCL (UK), Universidad Nacional Autรณnoma de Mรฉxico, CHU Nรฎmes (France), IIMC Kolkata (India)
๐Ÿ”น Collaborator in Dementia Research โ€“ Prof. Giovanni Frisoni

Professional Development ๐Ÿš€

Dr. Martinelli has dedicated her career to advancing psychiatric rehabilitation and mental health recovery models. She actively integrates digital health technologies, such as experience sampling methods and mobile health apps, to enhance psychiatric care. She has co-chaired symposia at leading conferences like ENMESH, WPA, and IFPE, focusing on mental health service models. Through her leadership roles in EAOF and EUCOMS, she fosters international collaborations and policy development in community-based psychiatry. Her extensive research placements in the UK, France, Mexico, India, and Brazil have enriched her expertise in global mental health solutions and patient-centered psychiatric care.

Research Focus๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ“Š

Dr. Martinelliโ€™s research is centered on community-based mental health care, psychiatric rehabilitation, and digital health innovations. She explores recovery-oriented models for severe mental disorders, integrating real-time patient data through mobile technology and experience sampling methods. As PI of the EMPOWER-RES project, she investigates physical activity, biological markers, and real-time experiences in mental health recovery. Her collaborative studies, such as DiAPASon, BIPCOM, and R-Link, focus on metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder, quality of care in schizophrenia, and lithium use. Her work contributes to deinstitutionalization efforts and the advancement of personalized psychiatric interventions worldwide.

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

๐Ÿ”น Best Young Psychiatrist Award โ€“ EAOF (2022)
๐Ÿ”น Research Excellence Award โ€“ IRCCS Fatebenefratelli (2021)
๐Ÿ”น Young Investigator Award โ€“ WPA (2020)
๐Ÿ”น Outstanding Contribution in Psychiatry โ€“ Italian Society of Psychiatry (SIP) (2020)
๐Ÿ”น International Fellowship Grant โ€“ European Commission (2019)
๐Ÿ”น Leadership Award in Mental Health Policy โ€“ EUCOMS (2018)

Publication Top Notes

๐Ÿ”ฌ Physical Activity in People with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial

๐Ÿ”ฌ Neurofilament Light Protein as a Biomarker in Severe Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review

Conclusion

Dr. Alessandra Martinelliโ€™s innovative research, international collaborations, and leadership in mental health policy make her an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her groundbreaking work in digital psychiatry, personalized interventions, and community-based mental health care has had a profound impact on global psychiatric practices and policies. Her dedication to scientific advancement and patient-centered care sets her apart as a leading figure in modern psychiatry. ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฌ

Marcin Wojewodzic | Neuroscience | Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Marcin Wojewodzic | Neuroscience | Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award

Researcher at Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway.

๐ŸŒ Marcin Wojewodzic is a Polish molecular physiologist and senior researcher at the Cancer Registry of Norway. His expertise spans epigenetics, molecular epidemiology, and toxicology, with a strong focus on using omics and artificial intelligence for biomarker discovery and risk assessment. He has led numerous international projects, including studies on the epigenetic effects of cisplatin-based chemotherapy and the impact of environmental exposures like PFAS chemicals on cancer development. With 42 publications, he is a recognized expert in his field, frequently collaborating on high-impact global research initiatives.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

๐ŸŽ“Marcin Wojewodzic holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology from the University of Oslo, Norway (2010). His education includes specialized courses in machine learning, bioinformatics, environmental genomics, and epigenetics from prestigious institutions like Heidelberg, Melbourne, and Oslo. He earned a Masterโ€™s in Biology from Jagiellonian University, Poland, with an Erasmus program at Wageningen University, Netherlands (2003). He also completed a full pedagogical education and advanced leadership training with distinction, equipping him for academic and research leadership.

Experience๐Ÿ’ผ

๐Ÿฉบ Current Role: Senior Researcher at the Cancer Registry of Norway, focusing on molecular epidemiology and infections, with projects on cancer biomarkers and PFAS exposure.ย Previous Roles: Researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (2021โ€“present), Postdoctoral Fellow at the Cancer Registry of Norway (2018โ€“2021), and Bioinformatician at Oslo University Hospital (2016โ€“2018). Marcin has also served as a Marie Skล‚odowska-Curie Fellow in the UK and held research fellowships in Norway and the USA.

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

๐Ÿ”ฌ Marcinโ€™s research centers on epigenetics, molecular epidemiology, and toxicology, with a strong emphasis on biomarker discovery and the effects of environmental chemicals on cancer. He develops computational tools and applies omics technologies to uncover relationships between exposures, DNA methylation, and disease progression. His work has implications for precision medicine and public health, particularly in cancer risk assessment and treatment outcomes.

Awards and Honors ๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿ†Marcin Wojewodzic has received multiple grants for his research, including โ‚ฌ2.6M from EFSA for studying food toxicants and โ‚ฌ560K from the Norwegian Cancer Society for investigating PFAS chemicals. He was awarded a Marie Skล‚odowska-Curie Fellowship and funding from the European Union for epigenetic research. His leadership has earned recognition from institutions across Europe, underscoring his innovative contributions to molecular biology and toxicology.

Conclusion ๐Ÿ”šย 

Dr. Wojewodzicโ€™s career embodies excellence in interdisciplinary research, with notable achievements in both fundamental science and practical applications. His leadership, collaborative approach, and innovative contributions make him highly deserving of the Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award.

Publications Top Notesย ๐Ÿ“š

A quantitative assessment of glutamate uptake into hippocampal synaptic terminals and astrocytes: new insights into a neuronal role for excitatory amino acid transporter 2 (EAAT2)

Authors: DN Furness, Y Dehnes, AQ Akhtar, DJ Rossi, M Hamann, NJ Grutle, …

Citations: 284

Year: 2008

Journal: Neuroscience, 157(1), 80-94

Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990โ€“2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Authors: M Naghavi, KL Ong, A Aali, HS Ababneh, YH Abate, C Abbafati, …

Citations: 221

Year: 2024

Journal: The Lancet, 403(10440), 2100-2132

Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950โ€“2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: AE Schumacher, HH Kyu, A Aali, C Abbafati, J Abbas, …

Citations: 173

Year: 2024

Journal: The Lancet, 403(10440), 1989-2056

Atmospheric nitrogen deposition is associated with elevated phosphorus limitation of lake zooplankton

Authors: JJ Elser, AL Peace, M Kyle, M Wojewodzic, ML McCrackin, T Andersen, …

Citations: 115

Year: 2010

Journal: Ecology Letters, 13(10), 1256-1261

Enhancing glutamate transport: mechanism of action of Parawixin1, a neuroprotective compound from Parawixia bistriata spider venom

Authors: ACK Fontana, R de Oliveira Beleboni, MW Wojewodzic, WF Dos Santos, …

Citations: 101

Year: 2007

Journal: Molecular Pharmacology, 72(5), 1228-1237

Increased risk of phosphorus limitation at higher temperatures for Daphnia magna

Authors: J Persson, MW Wojewodzic, DO Hessen, T Andersen

Citations: 78

Year: 2011

Journal: Oecologia, 165, 123-129

Rapid divergence of genetic variance-covariance matrix within a natural population

Authors: A Doroszuk, MW Wojewodzic, G Gort, JE Kammenga

Citations: 76

Year: 2008

Journal: The American Naturalist, 171(3), 291-304

Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022โ€“2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Authors: SE Vollset, HS Ababneh, YH Abate, C Abbafati, R Abbasgholizadeh, …

Citations: 75

Year: 2024

Journal: The Lancet, 403(10440), 2204-2256

Joint effect of phosphorus limitation and temperature on alkaline phosphatase activity and somatic growth in Daphnia magna

Authors: MW Wojewodzic, M Kyle, JJ Elser, DO Hessen, T Andersen

Citations: 58

Year: 2011

Journal: Oecologia, 165, 837-846

Rapid adaptive divergence of life-history traits in response to abiotic stress within a natural population of a parthenogenetic nematode

Authors: A Doroszuk, MW Wojewodzic, JE Kammenga

Citations: 31

Year: 2006

Journal: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 273(1601), 2611-2618