Luca Roncati | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Luca Roncati | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award  

Professor at Link Campus University | Italy

Prof. Luca Roncati is an accomplished Italian physician-scientist, pathologist, and academic who has made outstanding contributions to medicine and dentistry through his pioneering research, teaching, and clinical leadership. He earned his Ph.D. in Pathology, building a solid academic foundation that has enabled him to excel in translational research across multiple domains including senology, gynecologic oncology, gynecopathology, and hematopathology. Currently, he serves as a Full Professor of Pathology at Link Campus University in Rome and as Head of the Women’s Health Department at the European Institute of Dermatology in Milan, where he integrates patient care with innovative research. His professional experience also extends to forensic pathology and editorial responsibilities, highlighting his multidisciplinary expertise and leadership in the scientific community. Prof. Luca Roncati’s research interests span cancer biology, nanopathology, women’s health, and infectious diseases, with significant contributions to the understanding of COVID-19 pathology, exemplified by several highly cited publications. His skills include advanced diagnostic pathology, molecular biology, nanotechnology applications in medicine, and academic mentorship, as well as the ability to translate complex findings into practical healthcare solutions. With over 227 publications, 1,726 citations by 1,064 documents, and an h-index of 23, his academic output reflects sustained global impact and recognition. His innovative work includes the description of the Roncati-Manenti triad and T rex lymphoma, and his authorship of more than 280 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals has positioned him as a global thought leader. Prof. Luca Roncati has received numerous honors as an award-winning author and inventor of anti-cancer patents, underscoring his capacity to merge science with innovation. In conclusion, Prof. Luca Roncati’s distinguished academic record, clinical leadership, and groundbreaking contributions to oncology, nanopathology, and women’s health make him a leading figure in medicine whose continued work promises to advance medical research, patient care, and global health standards.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications:

  1. Roncati, L. (2020). The COVID-19 syndrome: a clinical perspective. Clinical Immunology, 215, 108487.

  2. Roncati, L. (2020). Endothelial–platelet interactions in COVID-19. Annals of Hematology, 99(9), 1955–1956.

  3. Roncati, L. (2020). T rex lymphoma: a novel hematologic entity. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 36(3), 511–514.

  4. Roncati, L. (2017). Nanopathology: the health impact of nanoparticles. Nanotoxicology, 11(7), 884–888.

  5. Roncati, L. (2016). The Roncati–Manenti triad in gynecologic oncology. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 26(8), 1584–1585.

  6. Roncati, L. (2019). The forensic challenges in the study of nanoparticle exposure. Forensic Science International, 301, 309–315.

  7. Roncati, L. (2018). Molecular pathology insights into breast cancer. Pathology Research and Practice, 214(12), 2000–2005.

Tolulop Owoyemi | Nursing and Health Professions | Cutting Edge Phenomenological Research Award

Ms.Tolulop Owoyemi | Nursing and Health Professions | Cutting Edge Phenomenological Research Award 

Researcher at University of Ibadan | Nigeria 

Ms. Tolulope Owoyemi is a dedicated Public Health Nutritionist and regulatory officer with expertise in community nutrition, food safety, and public health program management, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Health Nutrition with a specialization in Community Nutrition at the University of Ibadan. She holds a Master of Public Health in Population and Reproductive Health Nutrition from the same university and a B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Ilorin. Professionally, she has served in impactful roles including Regulatory Officer at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, where she contributes to national policies on food fortification, sodium reduction, and trans-fat elimination, Program Manager for the USAID Feed the Future Project, Nutrition Program Officer at Nutrition Drive for Healthy Diet Initiatives, and Research Associate for the West Africa Institute of Applied Health and Social-economic Development, where she played a key role in the JIGSAW-A Project on osteoarthritis management across West Africa. Her research interests span maternal and child nutrition, reproductive health, osteoarthritis care, and innovative community-based nutrition interventions, supported by publications in respected journals such as Frontiers in Nutrition, Current Developments in Nutrition, and Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, she demonstrates advanced capabilities in research design, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement using tools such as NVivo, SPSS, and Atlas.ti. She has presented at leading international conferences including the American Nutrition Society Conference and the Micronutrient Forum Global Conference. A Fellow of the Ife Institute of Advanced Studies and member of the Nigerian Nutrition Society, Nutrition Society UK, and American Nutrition Society, she is recognized for her professional development, certifications in project management, research ethics, and nutrition research training. Her Scopus shows 4 citations by 3 documents, 4 publications, and an h-index of 1, reflecting her growing research impact. Ms. Tolulope Owoyemi’s academic pursuits, leadership, and community engagement underscore her potential to advance impactful research and shape policy in public health nutrition across Africa and globally.

Profile: Scopus | Linkedin

Featured Publications:

  1. Owoyemi, T. (2025). Delivering youth nutrition interventions through school-based gardening of indigenous vegetables and fruits and WhatsApp nutrition education in Southwest Nigeria: Non-randomized study protocol. Frontiers in Nutrition Development Journal.

  2. Owoyemi, T. (2024). Nutrition for older adults with osteoarthritis: Empowering people in Sub-Saharan Africa with information for self-management in line with core guideline recommendations. Current Developments in Nutrition.

  3. Owoyemi, T. (2024). Everyday living with osteoarthritis: Care gaps and unmet needs of osteoarthritis patients in Nigeria, West Africa, a qualitative enquiry. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

  4. Owoyemi, T. (2024). Challenges of implementing a new model of care for osteoarthritis among community pharmacies in South-Western Nigeria: Focus on the joint implementation of guidelines for osteoarthritis in West Africa (JISGAW-A). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

  5. Owoyemi, T. (2023). Enhancing reproductive health: Knowledge, attitude and dietary practice of in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. FANUS Abstract Proceedings.

  6. Owoyemi, T. (2023). Co-development and testing of an extended community pharmacy model of service delivery for managing osteoarthritis: Protocol for a sequential, multi-method study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

  7. Owoyemi, T. (2023). JISGAW-A: Process and feasibility of implementing guideline recommendations for the care of osteoarthritis in West Africa. Keele University Repository.