Cristina Maria Del Prete | Medicine and Dentistry | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Cristina Maria Del Prete | Medicine and Dentistry | Women Researcher Awardย 

Rehabilitation Department Chair atย Local Health Authorityย Italy

Dr. Cristina Maria Del Prete is a recognized professional in the field of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, known for her commitment to advancing innovative healthcare models, interdisciplinary rehabilitation practices, and measurable improvements in patient quality of life. She completed comprehensive medical education and specialized training in rehabilitation medicine, followed by multiple advanced executive and managerial qualifications focused on healthcare systems, organizational leadership, digital transformation, and strategic management. Her education laid a strong foundation for a career that has spanned clinical practice, healthcare administration, academic teaching, and national health policy participation. Over the years, she has held progressive leadership roles within major public healthcare structures, directing rehabilitation departments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing complex service networks involving hospital- and community-based rehabilitation centers. Her responsibilities have included workforce management, budget oversight, strengthening patient-care pathways, improving standards of disability support, and enhancing regional service delivery in alignment with evolving healthcare regulations. She has also actively contributed to national and regional scientific boards, steering committees, and professional societies focused on improving spasticity management, supporting patients with neurological conditions, addressing musculoskeletal pain, and advancing gender-inclusive perspectives within modern healthcare. Her research output reflects a strong blend of clinical relevance and academic rigor, focusing on post-stroke rehabilitation, botulinum toxin interventions in neuromotor disorders, gait analysis, scoliosis management, family coping mechanisms in the context of disability, and the psychological dynamics influencing care outcomes. Her published studies in international peer-reviewed journals demonstrate a dedication to evidence-based rehabilitation, resulting in 63 citations from 55 documents, 7 published scientific works, and an h-index of 4. She has also contributed extensively to academic progress through university teaching appointments across multiple medical programs, where she has trained students in foundational and advanced principles of rehabilitation medicine. International clinical training and professional development programs have further enhanced her expertise and broadened her exposure to advanced rehabilitative technologies, patient-centered methodologies, and global best practices. Throughout her career, she has remained consistently committed to improving health system performance, innovating care delivery frameworks, and conducting research that informs more efficient, equitable, and clinically effective rehabilitation services. Her professional journey reflects a continuous dedication to advancing healthcare quality, supporting both patients and practitioners, and strengthening the scientific foundations of modern rehabilitation.

Featured Publications:

Del Prete, C. M. (2025). Determinants of sibling relationships in the context of mental disorders. PLoS One.

Del Prete, C. M. (2025). Siblings of persons with disabilities: A systematic integrative review of the empirical literature. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review.

Del Prete, C. M. (2023). Parentification, distress, and relationships with parents as factors shaping relationships in families with disability. Frontiers in Psychiatry.

Del Prete, C. M. (2022). An observational cross-sectional study of gender and disability as determinants of person-centered medicine in botulinum neurotoxin treatment of upper motoneuron syndrome. Toxins.

Del Prete, C. M. (2022). Brace treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A rehabilitative point of view. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Del Prete, C. M. (2021). Early botulinum toxin type A injection for post-stroke spasticity: A longitudinal cohort study. Toxins.

Del Prete, C. M. (2022). Efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous lavage and biocompatible electrical neurostimulation in calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Del Prete, C. M. (2004). Conservative rehabilitative treatment of facial nerve injuries: A critical literature review. Europa Medicophysica.

Del Prete, C. M. (2002). Outcome research in adults with neurological disability. Europa Medicophysica.

Del Prete, C. M. (2001). Therapeutic water exercise in patients with hip arthroplasty. Europa Medicophysica.

Mnif Sami | Microbial Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mnif Sami | Microbial Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at cbs, Tunisia.

Dr. Sami Mnif, born on August 7, 1982, in Sfax, Tunisia, is an Associate Professor at the Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax. His expertise lies in molecular and cellular screening, focusing on biofilms, quorum sensing, and microbial biotechnology. He has extensively researched anti-biofilm and antimicrobial molecules from natural and synthetic sources. Dr. Mnif has authored over 40 publications in top-tier journals and supervised numerous postgraduate students. His contributions to biotechnology have earned him international recognition, including grants and project leadership roles. His work has been cited over 1,990 times, showcasing his impact in the scientific community.

Professional Profile:

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Education & Experience ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”

โœ… Baccalaureate (2001) โ€“ Pilote School of Sfax
โœ… B.Sc. in Life Sciences (2005) โ€“ Faculty of Sciences, Sfax
โœ… M.Sc. in Molecular & Cell Biology (2007) โ€“ Faculty of Sciences, Sfax
โœ… Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (2012) โ€“ Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (Collaborations with IRD Marseille & Narbonne, France)
โœ… Assistant Professor (2012-2023) โ€“ Centre of Biotechnology, Sfax
โœ… Associate Professor (2023-Present) โ€“ Centre of Biotechnology, Sfax

Professional Development ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“š

Dr. Mnif has actively participated in international scientific meetings, workshops, and research collaborations across France, Morocco, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia. His expertise in microbial biofilms and antimicrobial discovery has led him to supervise over 15 postgraduate students. He secured a TWAS-COMSTECH grant in 2016 to explore endophytic microorganisms from Tunisiaโ€™s arid regions. Additionally, he leads national research projects, including NCBIIAB, EN-DET-BIOfilms, and TEXNANOFILM. His extensive involvement in cutting-edge research has strengthened biotechnological advancements in antimicrobial strategies, enzymatic degradation, and microbial interactions in health and food industries.

Research Focus ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿงช

Dr. Mnif specializes in microbial biotechnology, focusing on anti-biofilm and quorum sensing inhibitors for health and food applications. His research includes high-throughput screening, cell signaling studies, and drug design to identify novel molecules from endophytic fungi, bacteria, and synthetic compounds. His work contributes significantly to bioremediation, enzyme-based bacterial control, and antimicrobial resistance studies. He also investigates nanotechnology applications for microbial control, biofilm disruption, and environmental decontamination. His studies have led to innovative approaches in antibacterial coatings, enzymatic degradation, and probiotic applications, benefiting both clinical and industrial microbiology.

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

โœ… TWAS-COMSTECH Grant (2016) โ€“ Investigating bioactive endophyte microorganisms
โœ… Principal Investigator (NCBIIAB & EN-DET-BIOfilms Projects) โ€“ Young researchersโ€™ program
โœ… Coordinator (TEXNANOFILM Project) โ€“ PRF-funded research initiative
โœ… International Recognition โ€“ Contributions to biofilm control and microbial biotechnology
โœ… Citations & Impact (1,990+ citations, h-index: 20) โ€“ Recognition in the global scientific community

Publication Top Notes

๐Ÿ“– Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) from Traditional Uses to Potential Biomedical Applications โ€“ย ๐Ÿ“‘ Cited by: 216 | ๐Ÿ“… Year: 2015

๐Ÿฆ  Isolation and Characterization of Halomonas sp. Strain C2SS100, a Hydrocarbonโ€Degrading Bacterium Under Hypersaline Conditions โ€“ย ๐Ÿ“‘ Cited by: 208 | ๐Ÿ“… Year: 2009

๐Ÿ›ข Simultaneous Hydrocarbon Biodegradation and Biosurfactant Production by Oilfieldโ€Selected Bacteria โ€“ ๐Ÿ“‘ Cited by: 175 | ๐Ÿ“… Year: 2011

๐ŸŒฑ Biodegradation of Diesel Oil by a Novel Microbial Consortium: Comparison Between Co-Inoculation With Biosurfactant-Producing Strain and Exogenously Added Biosurfactants โ€“ย ๐Ÿ“‘ Cited by: 147 | ๐Ÿ“… Year: 2015

๐Ÿ›ข Naphthalene and Crude Oil Degradation by Biosurfactant-Producing Streptomyces spp. Isolated From Mitidja Plain Soil (North of Algeria) โ€“ ๐Ÿ“‘ Cited by: 145 | ๐Ÿ“… Year: 2014

๐Ÿงผ A Newly High Alkaline Lipase: An Ideal Choice for Application in Detergent Formulations โ€“ย ๐Ÿ“‘ Cited by: 126 | ๐Ÿ“… Year: 2011

๐ŸŒฟ Chemical Composition, Anti-Biofilm Activity and Potential Cytotoxic Effect on Cancer Cells of Rosmarinus Officinalis L. Essential Oil From Tunisia โ€“ย ๐Ÿ“‘ Cited by: 124 | ๐Ÿ“… Year: 2017