Dujiang Yang | Clinical Trials and Statistical Designs | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Dujiang Yang | Clinical Trials and Statistical Designs | Research Excellence Award

The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University | China

Mr. Dujiang Yang is an emerging clinician-scientist in Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics & Traumatology at Southwest Medical University, whose rapid academic growth and extensive publication record have positioned him among the most productive young researchers in his field, he completed advanced training at the Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he served as a spine-track resident physician and postgraduate researcher under Professor Guoyou Wang, contributing deeply to multiple national and provincial scientific projects. As first author, Yang has published 37 SCI-indexed papers, including numerous Q1 journals such as Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, Advanced Science, Chemical Engineering Journal, Leukemia, and Angiogenesis, covering topics spanning musculoskeletal regeneration, tumor microenvironment immunology, ferroptosis in osteoarthritis, disc repair biology, metabolic bone disease, and translational nanotechnology. His overall research impact is reflected in an estimated h-index of 2, 42 documents, and over 7 citations, demonstrating strong recognition across basic and translational medicine communities. Beyond research, he has gained substantial clinical proficiency, mastering lumbar fusion procedures, spinal fixation, PVP/PKP, trauma management, and more than 200 independent suturing cases. Yang has earned major distinctions including multiple first-class scholarships, Outstanding Graduate awards at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Excellent Youth Researcher recognitions. His technical skillset includes Western blotting, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular assays, animal experiments, advanced literature analysis, and scientific writing using GraphPad Prism and ImageJ. Combining rigorous clinical training, high-level publication output, and cross-disciplinary research capability, DuJiang Yang represents a driven, evidence-focused young scholar with strong potential for future leadership in musculoskeletal medicine and regenerative therapeutics.

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Featured Publications

Yang, D., Yang, L., Yang, J., & Wang, G. (2025). Dual-targeting biomimetic nanoplatforms for tumor microenvironment-immune remodeling. Chemical Engineering Journal, 526, 171226.

Yang, D., Yang, J., Xu, H., & Wang, G. (2025). Minimal dose, maximal scrutiny: A critical appraisal of the feasibility and functional implications of a reduced-volume Nordic hamstring exercise protocol. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 35(12)

Yang, D., & Wang, G. (2025). Beyond quantity: The nonlinear association between HDL cholesterol and coronary atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis, 411, 120561.

Yang, D., & Wang, G. (2025). MSC-delivered CXCL10 for solid tumors: Navigating the translational hurdles from precept to clinic. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 193, 118735.

Hana Chen | Health Statistics and Public Health Analysis | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Hana Chen | Health Statistics and Public Health Analysis | Young Scientist Award

Curtin University | Malaysia

Dr. Hana Chen Wei Jun is a Senior Lecturer and Chair for Learning and Teaching at the Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, Curtin University Malaysia, with a strong academic background in medicine and public health. She holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Management & Science University, Malaysia, where she graduated on the President’s List, and a Medical Degree from Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russia. Her research interests span sustainable community development, healthy aging, food sustainability, disaster management, and public health nutrition, which align with her leadership roles in publications, community engagement projects, and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) initiatives. Dr. Chen has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing to collaborative works with The Lancet and other leading outlets, with 21 peer-reviewed articles to date. She has received multiple national and international recognitions, including the Best Oral Presenter Award (AIPHC 2023), the Outstanding Network Ambassador Award (WCPH 2023), and Curtin University Malaysia’s 2025 Research and Teaching Excellence Awards. Her contributions to teaching, mentoring, and research capacity building are further demonstrated through supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate projects. Dr. Chen has 292 citations, an h-index of 12, and an i10-index of 12, underscoring her growing impact in global public health scholarship.

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Featured Publications

Marzo, R. R., Chen, H., Abid, K., & Lin, Y.  Adapted digital health literacy and health information seeking behavior among lower income groups in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Public Health, 44(3), 457–465.

Marzo, R. R., Chen, H., & Sapa, N. H. The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: A global perspective across 10 countries. Archives of Public Health, 81(1), 1–10.

Chen, H., Marzo, R. R., Sapa, N. H., Ahmad, A., Anuar, H., & Baobaid, M. F.  Trends in health communication: Social media needs and quality of life among older adults in Malaysia. Healthcare, 11(10), 1455.

GBD 2023 Vaccine Coverage Collaborators. Global, regional, and national trends in routine childhood vaccination coverage from 1980 to 2023 with forecasts to 2030: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet, 406(10500), 235–260.

Marzo, R. R., & Chen, H. Domain and perception on community resilience: Comparison between two countries. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1157837.