Elli Anna Kotsailidi | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Elli Anna Kotsailidi | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

University of Rochester | United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Elli Anna Kotsailidi is a distinguished academic and clinician specializing in periodontology, implant dentistry, and health professions education. She serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry, and is a key faculty member at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health. With a strong foundation in dental surgery and advanced expertise in periodontal and implant sciences, she has built a remarkable career combining clinical excellence, academic leadership, and educational innovation.Dr. Kotsailidi’s academic journey began with her dental degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she demonstrated early dedication to clinical precision and scientific inquiry. Her pursuit of advanced specialization led her to the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester, where she completed rigorous training in periodontology and implant dentistry, refining her skills in evidence-based patient care and complex surgical procedures. Further expanding her professional vision, she completed a master’s degree in Health Professions Education at the Warner School of Education, University of Rochester, focusing on curriculum development, equitable teaching, and the enhancement of academic excellence in dental education.Her professional career reflects an unwavering commitment to both patient-centered care and academic mentorship. As Program Director and former Clinic Director in the Department of Periodontology at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, she has played a pivotal role in shaping clinical programs, overseeing resident training, and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality assurance and ethical practice. Her role integrates patient management, surgical supervision, curriculum coordination, and leadership in interdisciplinary dental education involving periodontics, prosthodontics, and general dentistry.Dr. Kotsailidi’s teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation. She has co-directed and taught numerous courses, including Cell Biology of Disease, Introduction to Periodontology, Oral Implantology, ABP Mock Boards, and the Literature Review Series in Periodontics and Dental Implantology. Her approach emphasizes integrative learning, clinical reasoning, and the practical application of scientific knowledge in patient care. She is also an active mentor, serving on research committees for master’s students, guiding systematic reviews and meta-analyses that contribute to evidence-based dentistry and global oral health advancement.

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Featured Publications

Umbrio, L. R. N., Pham, H. M., Barmak, A. B., Assery, N., & Kotsailidi, E. A. (2025). Association between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and the periodontal status: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational clinical studies. Evidence-Based Dentistry.

Benzaquen, S. I., Torabi Ardakani, M., Tsigarida, A., Ercoli, C., Barmak, B., Chochlidakis, K. M., & Kotsailidi, E. A. (2025). Biologic complications with removable partial dentures assisted by short implants: A 34-month pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

Kotsailidi, E. A., Johnson, L., Burns, C., Rossouw, P. E., & Michelogiannakis, D. (2025). Surgically facilitated orthodontics with clear aligners for severe malocclusion and gingival recessions. Clinical Advances in Periodontics.

Burns, C., Kotsailidi, E. A., Alshuraim, F., Dadjoo, S., Tzouma, K., Pedrinaci, I., Rossouw, P. E., & Michelogiannakis, D. (2024). Interdisciplinary orthodontic treatment with digitally-guided autotransplantation in a patient with a missing permanent maxillary left lateral incisor and a supernumerary mandibular incisor. AJO-DO Clinical Companion.

Albert Eisenbarth | Clinical Trials | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Albert Eisenbarth | Clinical Trials | Best Scholar Award

Entomologe at Bundeswehr Hospital Hamburg | Germany

Dr. Albert Eisenbarth is a biologist specializing in parasitology, vector biology, and emerging infectious diseases. He earned his doctorate at the University of Tübingen, focusing on Onchocerca ochengi and its relevance to river blindness epidemiology. His career spans international research assignments across Africa, Asia, and Europe, contributing to studies on vector-borne diseases, zoonotic pathogens, and host-parasite interactions. Dr. Eisenbarth has worked at prestigious institutions including the Friedrich Loeffler Institute for Animal Health and the University of Tübingen. With over a decade of field and laboratory expertise, his work bridges veterinary medicine, parasitology, and global health, advancing infectious disease control strategies.

Publication Profile 

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Education 

Dr. Albert Eisenbarth completed his MSc in Parasitology at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, University of Tübingen, where he conducted his thesis on anisakid nematodes in Australian waters. He pursued doctoral studies at the University of Tübingen, earning his Doctor of Biology degree with a thesis on the biology of Onchocerca ochengi and its epidemiological implications for river blindness. His academic training also included international research exchanges at the University of Melbourne, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, the University of Cape Town, and Kasetsart University in Bangkok. His education combines parasitology, vector biology, and tropical infectious disease research.

Experience 

Dr. Albert Eisenbarth has held diverse research and professional roles. He served as a Research Fellow at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute for Animal Health, working on novel and emerging infectious diseases. Previously, he completed his doctoral and postdoctoral research at the University of Tübingen and in Cameroon within the Onchocerciasis Programme. His career includes positions as Clinical Data Manager at Kendle GmbH and scientific assistant roles at the University of Tübingen. He has undertaken extensive international assignments in Mozambique, Mauritania, Cameroon, Thailand, France, Australia, and South Africa. His expertise encompasses parasitology, vector ecology, epidemiology, and zoonotic disease transmission at the human-animal interface.

Awards and Honors 

Dr. Albert Eisenbarth has received multiple awards and grants for his scientific contributions. He co-coordinated major DFG-funded projects investigating zoonotic viral transmission, including Rift Valley Fever and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Africa. As principal investigator, he secured a RiSC Young Scientist grant for research on genetic susceptibility to tick-borne diseases in African cattle. His international collaborations earned him a South East Asia–European Union NET II Fellowship, supporting One Health research. He has also been recognized with travel grants from the German Society for Parasitology and the Erwin Riesch Foundation. Additionally, he was awarded DAAD fellowships for both MSc and doctoral studies.

Research Focus 

Dr. Albert Eisenbarth research focuses on parasitology, vector-borne diseases, and zoonotic infections affecting both human and animal health. He has conducted extensive work on the epidemiology of Onchocerca volvulus and Onchocerca ochengi, contributing to onchocerciasis control strategies. His studies include the diversity, abundance, and pathogen carriage of hematophagous vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks in Africa. Additionally, he investigates emerging viral diseases, including Rift Valley Fever and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, across the livestock-wildlife-human interface. Through molecular and field-based approaches, his work integrates parasitology, virology, and epidemiology, providing valuable insights for global health, One Health initiatives, and disease elimination programs.

Publication Top Notes

Molecular detection of Leishmania (Sauroleishmania) adleri (Trypanosomatida: Trypanosomatidae) in Sergentomyia sp. sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Mali and Niger

Mosquito survey in Mauritania: Detection of Rift Valley fever virus and dengue virus and the determination of feeding patterns

Conclusion

Dr. Albert Eisenbarth possesses the academic excellence, research productivity, and global health relevance that make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Scholar Award. His innovative studies on parasitic and vector-borne diseases, coupled with his ability to secure competitive grants and engage in international collaborations, demonstrate outstanding scholarly merit. With continued expansion into broader leadership and translational activities, he is well-positioned to further influence the fields of parasitology, epidemiology, and infectious disease research. His track record aligns with the award’s goal of recognizing impactful and forward-looking scientific scholarship.

Aiyin Chen | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Aiyin Chen | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University | United States

Dr. Aiyin Chen is an accomplished ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist, recognized for her expertise in clinical care, research, and academic leadership. She serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute. Dr. Chen’s career bridges advanced patient care with groundbreaking research in glaucoma detection, machine learning risk prediction, and optical coherence tomography applications. She has led and collaborated on multiple NIH-funded projects, contributed extensively to peer-reviewed literature, and worked to improve vision health in underserved populations. Dedicated to advancing ophthalmic science, Dr. Chen’s work continues to shape the future of glaucoma care.

Publication Profile 

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Education 

Dr. Aiyin Chen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences with a Neurobiology and Behavior concentration from Cornell University, graduating magna cum laude with distinction. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine with thesis distinction from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Following medical school, she completed a transitional internship at Atlantic Health Morristown Memorial Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Chen then pursued ophthalmology residency training and a glaucoma fellowship at UCSF. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds active medical licenses in Oregon, Washington, and California, with prior licensure in Nevada.

Experience 

Dr. Aiyin Chen professional journey includes service as a glaucoma specialist at Wellish Vision Institute, and surgical roles at Sunrise Hospital and Box Canyon Surgery Center in Las Vegas. She transitioned to academia at the Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, where she served as Assistant Professor before advancing to Associate Professor. Her clinical expertise encompasses complex glaucoma management and surgery, while her administrative and teaching roles support training the next generation of ophthalmologists. Dr. Chen has been deeply involved in multi-institutional research collaborations, NIH-funded studies, and projects integrating telemedicine and big data analytics to improve glaucoma detection, diagnosis, and patient outcomes.

Awards and Honors 

Dr. Aiyin Chen has earned multiple distinctions throughout her academic and professional career, including thesis distinction during her MD program and recognition for her NIH-funded research contributions in ophthalmology. She has been selected as a K12 Clinical Scientist Institutional Career Development Awardee, underscoring her leadership in translational research. Her grant portfolio includes principal investigator and co-investigator roles on high-impact glaucoma studies funded by the National Eye Institute and National Library of Medicine. Dr. Chen’s scholarship, mentorship, and commitment to improving vision health in underserved communities have established her as a leader in ophthalmic research, earning her recognition among peers in the global vision science community.

Research Focus 

Dr. Aiyin Chen research focuses on advancing glaucoma detection, risk prediction, and disease management through technology-driven approaches. Her work includes developing machine learning models to predict glaucoma onset and progression, exploring the use of optical coherence tomography angiography for early diagnosis, and designing telemedicine-based screening strategies for underserved areas. She has contributed to studies evaluating clinic efficiency through data modeling and examined ocular blood flow in glaucoma patients before and after surgical interventions. With a strong record of NIH-funded research, Dr. Chen’s efforts aim to integrate imaging, big data analytics, and community outreach to improve glaucoma care worldwide.

Publication Top Notes

Does in vitro susceptibility predict clinical outcome in bacterial keratitis?

Measuring glaucomatous focal perfusion loss in the peripapillary retina using OCT angiography

Semaglutide and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

Scleral intraocular pressure measurement in cadaver eyes pre-and postkeratoprosthesis implantation

Patterns of neural activation associated with exposure to odors from a familiar winner in male golden hamsters

Asian herbal-tobacco cigarettes:“not medicine but less harmful”?

Effect of algorithms and covariates in glaucoma diagnosis with optical coherence tomography angiography

Focal loss analysis of nerve fiber layer reflectance for glaucoma diagnosis

Prediction of multiclass surgical outcomes in glaucoma using multimodal deep learning based on free-text operative notes and structured EHR data

Extraction of active medications and adherence using natural language processing for glaucoma patients

Integrating deep learning with electronic health records for early glaucoma detection: a multi-dimensional machine learning approach

Emerging frontline leaders’ voices in response to COVID-19 crisis

Surgical management of an optic nerve glioma with perineural arachnoidal gliomatosis growth pattern

Optical coherence tomographic angiography detects retinal vascular changes associated with pituitary adenoma