Michael Harrison | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Michael Harrison, UCSF, United States

Dr. Michael Harrison is a pioneering pediatric surgeon and fetal therapy expert. 🎓 He earned his B.A. from Yale (1965) and M.D. from Harvard Medical School (1969), followed by extensive surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital and fellowships in pediatric surgery. 🏥 He joined UCSF in 1978, where he became a Full Professor and founded the Fetal Treatment Center. 👶 His groundbreaking work in fetal surgery has earned him numerous accolades, including the Golden Plate Award and presidency of the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society. 🌍 Now Professor Emeritus at UCSF, he continues to shape the field of pediatric surgery. ✨

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Education

Dr. Michael Harrison 🎓 began his academic journey at Yale University (1961-1965), earning a B.A. before pursuing his M.D. in Medicine at Harvard Medical School (1965-1969) 🏥. He completed his surgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (1969-1971) and advanced his expertise as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Allergy & Immunology at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (1971-1973) 🧬. Returning to Massachusetts General, he served as a Senior Resident (1973-1974) and Chief Resident (1974-1975) 🔬. Further specializing, he completed fellowships in Pediatric Surgery at Rikshospitalet (1975-1976) 🇳🇴 and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (1976-1978) 👶🩺.

Experience

Dr. Michael Harrison 🏥 has been a Founding Member of the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society (1981-present) 👶 and has served as its President at the Annual Meeting (1989, 2006) 🎤. He has contributed as a Committee Member for the Medical Advisory Committee of the American Association of Tissue Banks (1993-present) 🧬 and chaired the Committee on Fetal Therapy at APSA (1994-1996) 🏥. A Board Member of the International Society of the Fetus as Patient (1997-present) 🌍, he also consults for the MOMS study (2003-present) 🤰. Since 2010, he has been Vice President of the California Academy of Medicine 📚.

Awards

Dr. Michael Harrison 🏅 has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Golden Plate Award (1982, 1988) 🏆, the William E. Ladd Medal (2010) 🏅, and the Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) 🌟 from the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society. He was elected to the Institute of Medicine (2009) 📜 and honored with the Denis Browne Gold Medal (2013) 🏵️. As a celebrated lecturer, he has delivered keynote addresses worldwide 🌍, including at the Nobel Minisymposium on Fetal Medicine (1998) 🎤. His groundbreaking contributions in pediatric surgery have earned him global recognition and lasting influence in the field.

Research Focus

Dr. Michael R. Harrison is a pioneering surgeon and researcher in pediatric surgery and fetal therapy 🏥👶. His work focuses on maternal-fetal surgery, particularly for conditions like esophageal atresia and diaphragmatic hernia. He has contributed to the development of magnetic compression anastomosis 🧲 and other innovative minimally invasive surgical devices 🔬. His research advances the treatment of complex congenital disorders and improves outcomes for newborns. With numerous publications, he has significantly impacted pediatric device clinical trials 📊. Dr. Harrison’s groundbreaking contributions continue to shape the future of pediatric and fetal surgical care 🚼✨.

Publication Top Notes

Pediatric Device Clinical Trials Activity: 1999–2022

Lessons Learned From the First-In-Human Compassionate Use of Connect-EA™ in Ten Patients With Esophageal Atresia

Evaluation of a Magnetic Compression Anastomosis for Jejunoileal Partial Diversion in Rhesus Macaques

Sonographic Predictors of Survival in Fetal Diaphragmatic Hernia

Beyond the gut: spectrum of magnetic surgery devices

The Rearing of Maternal–Fetal Surgery: The Maturation of a Field from Conception to Adulthood

The novel application of an emerging device for salvage of primary repair in high-risk complex esophageal atresia

Esophageal Magnetic Compression Anastomosis in Esophageal Atresia Repair: A PRISMA-Compliant Systematic Review and Comparison with a Novel Approach

An experimental study on long term outcomes after magnetic esophageal compression anastomosis in piglets

Novel device for endoluminal esophageal atresia repair: First-in-human experience

Ayaz Ahmed | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Researcher Award

Dr Ayaz Ahmed, ICCBS – University of Karachi, Pakistan

Dr. Ayaz Ahmed 🧬🔬 is a Principal Investigator and Assistant Professor at the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), ICCBS, University of Karachi, Pakistan. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Dalian Medical University, China, and an M.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Karachi, his research focuses on microbial profiling, anti-biofilm agents, and infectious disease models. Dr. Ahmed has supervised numerous postgraduate students and received multiple international awards, including recognition from the American Society for Microbiology and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He also leads funded projects on combating antibiotic-resistant pathogens. 🌟

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Qualifications

Dr. Ayaz Ahmed holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Dalian Medical University, China (2012), and a Master’s in Microbiology from the University of Karachi, Pakistan (2006, First Division). 🧬🎓 His doctoral research focused on the “Microbial profiling of dental plaque/Biofilm from dental caries and periodontitis patients” and explored the effects of Lactobacillus species on S. mutans biofilm formation. 🦷🔬 With a strong academic foundation and research expertise in microbiology and molecular biology, Dr. Ayaz contributes significantly to the understanding of microbial interactions in dental health and disease. 🌟

Job Responsibilities

Dr. Ayaz Ahmed is a Principal Investigator at the Cell Biology Lab, where he oversees the Imaging Facility, maintaining high-end fluorescence and light microscopes. He supports students by assisting them in acquiring high-quality images for their theses and manuscripts. Dr. Ahmed also manages the National Animal Facility for Laboratory Animal Research and Care. He supervises routine animal house operations and collaborates with a veterinary doctor to maintain SPF rats, mice, and hamsters. He is responsible for establishing models for infectious diseases and memory deficits to evaluate the efficacy of natural compounds. Dr. Ahmed also conducts toxicological studies and trains students in ethical animal research practices. 🧬🔬🐁

Student Supervised

Dr. Ayaz Ahmed and his team of dedicated researchers have made significant strides in their exploration of innovative therapeutic strategies. Among the Ph.D. candidates, Zulfiqar Ahmed’s research on controlling salmonellosis through probiotics in poultry, Binte Zehra’s study on modulating the metastatic potential of NSCLC, and Jazib Shafiq’s investigation into gut dysbiosis and anxiety have all been awarded. Additionally, Afshan Shams, Yamina Usmani, and Shariqa Khuwaja are examining the potential of natural and synthetic compounds in combating oral cancer and other diseases. Several M. Phil. students are also contributing to research on antimicrobial resistance and cancer therapies. 🧪🔬🧫

Honors and Awards

Dr. Ayaz Ahmed has earned numerous accolades throughout his distinguished career. In 2024, he received the Award for Collaborative Scientific Achievement from the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Science, Beijing. He also became an International Federation for Biosafety Association (IFBA) Certified Biological Waste Management Professional and Bio-risk Management Professional in 2023. Dr. Ahmed was selected as a Mentor for the ASM Future Leaders Mentoring Fellowship Program in 2023 and was awarded the Health Security Partner Grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2021. He has also earned prestigious travel awards and fellowships, including the American Society for Microbiology ID Fellowship and the Science and Technology Talent Award. 🏅🌍🦠

Completed Projects

Dr. Ayaz Ahmed has led multiple impactful research projects focused on combating multidrug-resistant microorganisms and improving public health. His research on the effect of synthetic and natural compounds on biofilm formation was funded by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) under project # HEC No: PD-IPFP/HRD/HEC/ 2013/1182. He also contributed to projects such as Personal Protective Equipment for Sindh Poultry Vaccine Center (funded by CRDF Global, USA), and oral pathogens related to dental caries (funded by ICCBS). Notably, his work on antimicrobial-resistant water contaminants, funded by the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Water, aims to improve water quality. He further advanced research on antimicrobial and antibiofilm agents targeting Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumonia with funding from HEC. 💧🔬🦠

Professional Experience

Dr. Ayaz Ahmed has had a distinguished career in academia and research. Since June 2017, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Research Officer at the same institution from November 2013 to June 2017. Dr. Ahmed also pursued Post-Doctoral training in Behavioral Sciences at Hunan Drug Safety Evaluation in Changsha, China, from January 2016 to February 2017. His earlier roles include Assistant Professor on Interim Placement, Research Officer in Avian Influenza Vaccine Production, and a research intern in the National Internship Program. 🧪📚

Professional Membership

Dr. Ayaz Ahmed is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations, contributing significantly to the fields of microbiology and infectious diseases. His memberships include the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) 🦠, the Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA) 🧫, and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) 🌍. Additionally, he is a member of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) 🎗️ and the Medical Microbiology & Infectious Disease Society of Pakistan (MMIDSP) 🇵🇰. These memberships reflect his commitment to advancing research and innovation in microbiology, infectious diseases, and cancer research.

Research Focus

Dr. Ayaz Ayaz Ahmed research focus primarily revolves around microbiology, particularly in the fields of gut microbiota analysis, antimicrobial resistance, and biofilm formation. His studies often investigate the interactions between microorganisms and the human or animal host, such as comparing gut microbe profiles between healthy individuals and those with conditions like hyperthyroidism and liver cirrhosis. Additionally, Dr. Ahmed explores innovative therapeutic approaches, including the development of antimicrobial agents, such as nanoparticles conjugated with antibiotics to combat biofilm-forming pathogens like Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. His work has significant implications for medical microbiology and the treatment of infectious diseases. 🦠🔬

Publication Top Notes

Gut microbe analysis between hyperthyroid and healthy individuals

Phylogenetic and biological characterization of Newcastle disease virus isolates from Pakistan

Bioﬁlm inhibitory effect of chlorhexidine conjugated gold nanoparticles against Klebsiella pneumoniae

Comparison of the gut microbe profiles and numbers between patients with liver cirrhosis and healthy individuals

Rifampicin conjugated silver nanoparticles: a new arena for development of antibiofilm potential against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae

Effect of Lactobacillus species on Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation.

Comparison of oral microbiota in orthodontic patients and healthy individuals

Synthesis and Chemosensing of Nitrofurazone using Olive oil based Silver Nanoparticles (O-AgNPs)

Isolation of dihydrobenzofuran derivatives from ethnomedicinal species Polygonum barbatum as anticancer compounds

Michael Harrison | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Michael Harrison | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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