Premal Thaker | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Premal Thaker | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Premal Thaker at Washington University School of Medicine, United States.

Dr. Premal Thaker is a renowned gynecologic oncologist and professor at Washington University, St. Louis. With a medical degree from Allegheny University and advanced training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, she has led impactful clinical research in ovarian and endometrial cancers 🧪. As Director of Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Research and Division Chief (2025–present), her leadership is pivotal in advancing cancer therapies. A respected speaker, grant recipient, and editorial board member 📚, Dr. Thaker has earned numerous accolades including “Best Doctors in America” and “Castle Connolly Top Doctor” 🏅. Her dedication to women’s health continues to inspire globally.

Publication Profile 

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Education

Dr. Premal Thaker’s illustrious academic journey began with a BA in Biology from Villanova University 🎓, followed by an MD from Allegheny University and an MS in Cancer Biology from the University of Texas 🧬. She completed specialized training in gynecologic oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center and recently attended a leadership course at Harvard 🏛️. Dr. Thaker has held esteemed positions at Washington University, advancing from Assistant Professor to Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology 👩‍⚕️. A distinguished researcher and educator, she is also the David and Lynn Mutch Distinguished Professor and Director of Clinical Research.

Awards

Dr. Premal Thaker has received numerous accolades throughout her distinguished career in gynecologic oncology 🎖️. Beginning with academic honors such as the Dean’s List and Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society in the early 1990s 📚, she went on to earn prestigious awards for scientific presentations and publications, including the J.G. Moore Award 🧪 and GCF/Eli Lilly Fellow Award 🧬. Recognized as one of the Best Doctors in St. Louis (2013–2025) and America (2020–2024) 👩‍⚕️, she was also named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Fellow of AGOS. In 2025, she joined Avant-Garde Health’s Research All-Stars.

Research Focus 

Dr. Premal Thaker’s research primarily centers on gynecologic oncology, with a strong focus on ovarian and endometrial cancers 🧫. Her work explores immune checkpoint inhibitors, personalized gene therapy, molecular profiling, and health disparities in clinical trial enrollment, particularly in Hispanic and Asian populations 🌍. She also investigates novel immunotherapy combinations, real-world treatment outcomes, and genomic biomarkers for therapy response and survival 🧪. Her multidisciplinary efforts contribute to precision medicine and the advancement of targeted therapies for women’s reproductive cancers, driving impactful, patient-centered innovations in oncology care.

Publication Top Notes

  • Improving diverse patient enrollment in clinical trials, focusing on Hispanic and Asian populations: recommendations from an interdisciplinary expert panel
  • OVATION-2: A randomized phase I/II study evaluating the safety and efficacy of IMNN-001 (IL-12 gene therapy) with neo/adjuvant chemotherapy in patients newly-diagnosed with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer
  • Impact of adding the immune checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab to first-line chemotherapy on progression-free survival in poor-prognosis ovarian cancer: A retrospective analysis from the IMagyn050 trial
  • Genomic alterations, molecularly targeted therapy, and survival: a real-world Endometrial Cancer Molecularly Targeted Therapy Consortium cohort study
  • Diverse case series of granulomatous peritonitis mimicking advanced ovarian cancer
  • Platinum-free interval and response to platinum retreatment or lenvatinib/pembrolizumab in patients with recurrent endometrial cancer: A real-world endometrial cancer molecularly targeted therapy consortium cohort study
  • Exploring the differences between BRCA mutated and HRwild-type high grade serous ovarian cancer: A multiomic analysis
  • Update on safety and feasibility of the combination of pembrolizumab and pelvic chemoradiation in locally advanced cervical cancer
  • Not all uterine carcinosarcomas are created equal: Survival outcomes according to molecular characterization of uterine carcinosarcoma
  • Characteristics and real-world outcomes of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer who received niraparib plus bevacizumab first-line maintenance therapy in the COMB1NE study

Mert Zeytinoğlu | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Mert Zeytinoğlu | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mert Zeytinoğlu, Ege University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mert Zeytinoğlu is a distinguished academic at Ege University, Faculty of Dentistry, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. With a Ph.D. from Ege University (2004), his research spans oral surgery, clinical sciences, and dental implantology. He has authored over 40 publications, holds an H-index of 3, and has led numerous projects on piezosurgery, wound healing, and dental stem cells. Known for his contributions to surgical techniques and cardiovascular safety in dental anesthesia, Dr. Zeytinoğlu actively mentors postgraduate theses and advances innovative practices in dental science.

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mert Zeytinoğlu began his academic journey at Ege University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from the Faculty of Dentistry between 1993 and 1998. His dedication to clinical sciences led him to pursue a Ph.D. in the same institution, specializing in the Department of Clinical Sciences, which he successfully completed between 1999 and 2004. 🇹🇷 Throughout his education, he demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing dental knowledge and practice in Turkey. Dr. Zeytinoğlu’s academic foundation reflects his deep passion for oral health and clinical excellence.

Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mert Zeytinoğlu has built a distinguished academic career at Ege University’s Faculty of Dentistry. Since 2015, he has been serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, contributing significantly to academic development and clinical training. 🏫 Earlier, from 1999 to 2004, he worked as a Specialist Doctor in the Division of Clinical Sciences, specifically in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in complex dental surgeries. 🦷🔬 His academic and clinical roles reflect a deep commitment to excellence in dental education and patient care.

Awards

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mert Zeytinoğlu received a prestigious award in 2015 for his outstanding research titled “Süt dişi- mesiodens ve daimi molar dişlerin kök hücrelerinin immünohistokimyasal ve histokimyasal yöntemlerle belirlenmesi” (Determination of Stem Cells in Primary, Mesiodens, and Permanent Molar Teeth Using Immunohistochemical and Histochemical Methods). 🧬🦷 His project earned Second Place in the Project Competition of Occupational Organizations during the İzmir Chamber of Dentists Scientific Congress and Exhibition. 🎖️ This recognition highlights his innovative approach to dental research and his contributions to scientific advancement in stem cell applications within oral health.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mert Zeytinoğlu primarily focuses on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 🦷 and Dental Radiology, with special expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of jaw pathologies, including cysts, tumors, and bone defects. His research includes the use of fractal analysis 📈, peri-implant bone assessment, and management of impacted third molars, as well as multidisciplinary approaches to benign jaw tumors and dental anomalies. He also investigates the cardiovascular effects of dental anesthetics ❤️, showing interest in dental care for medically compromised patients. His work bridges clinical surgery with diagnostic innovation and patient-centered dental care.

Publication Top Notes

Oral mucosal ulceration: a manifestation of previously undiagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis

Fractal analysis for the assessment of trabecular peri-implant alveolar bone using panoramic radiographs

Effect of tube drainage compared with conventional suturing on postoperative discomfort after extraction of impacted mandibular third molars

Treatment of nonsyndromic dentigerous cysts in primary dentition

Multidisciplinary Management of Benign Jaw Tumors in

Comparison of 2 different flap techniques in the surgical removal of bilateral impacted mandibular third molars

Holter ECG assessment of the effects of three different local anesthetic solutions on cardiovascular system in the sedated dental patients with coronary artery disease/Üç …

Myofibroma of the gingiva: report of a case