Denise Faustman | Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Denise Faustman | Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School  | United States

Dr. Denise Faustman is a physician-scientist recognized for her pioneering work in immunology, autoimmunity, and type 1 diabetes research. She serves as Director of the Immunobiology Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Her career bridges clinical medicine, molecular biology, and translational research, with a focus on advancing novel therapies for autoimmune diseases. Dr. Faustman has significantly contributed to understanding immune tolerance, vaccine-based interventions, and the role of BCG vaccination in autoimmune modulation. She is widely respected for her leadership, scientific advisory roles, and commitment to women’s health and immunological innovation.

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Education

Dr. Denise Faustman earned a B.S. in Zoology and Chemistry from the University of Michigan, followed by an M.D. and Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She completed her postdoctoral training in transplantation immunology at Washington University before pursuing clinical training in internal medicine and endocrinology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Her combined training in medicine, molecular biology, and immunology has uniquely positioned her to integrate clinical insights with advanced laboratory science, fueling her translational research on autoimmunity, immunotherapy, and novel strategies for the treatment of chronic diseases.

Experience 

Dr. Denise Faustman has built a distinguished career at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she directs the Immunobiology Laboratory. Her academic roles span from Instructor to Associate Professor of Medicine, combined with leadership in clinical and translational immunology. She has served on numerous national and international scientific committees, including advisory roles at the FDA, NIH, NAS, and Institute of Medicine. As a physician-scientist, she bridges patient care with laboratory innovation, advancing novel treatments for autoimmune diseases. She has also provided scientific leadership for biotech companies, foundations, and research councils, shaping biomedical policy, discovery, and translational impact.

Awards and Honors 

Dr. Denise Faustman contributions have been recognized through prestigious appointments and leadership roles. She has served as Chair and Board Member of the Society for Women’s Health Research, Advisory Committee Member for the FDA, and Chair of national immunology and autoimmunity symposia. She has been elected to scientific advisory boards for biotechnology companies and foundations worldwide, including Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation and Farallone Therapeutics. Her expertise has been sought by NASA, NIH, and the Department of Defense for defining priorities in immunology, vaccine safety, and women’s health. These roles reflect her influence, innovation, and leadership in advancing immunological and biomedical sciences.

Research Focus 

Dr. Denise Faustman research centers on autoimmunity, immune regulation, and translational immunotherapy. Her laboratory is internationally recognized for pioneering studies on immune tolerance and the use of BCG vaccine as a potential therapy for type 1 diabetes. She investigates mechanisms of T cell regulation, biomarkers for autoimmune progression, and pathways of immune modulation to translate discoveries into clinical applications. Her work bridges fundamental immunology with patient-centered research, aiming to develop safe, effective, and durable treatments for chronic autoimmune diseases. By integrating laboratory science, clinical trials, and translational medicine, Dr. Faustman is shaping innovative therapeutic strategies with global health impact.

Publication Top Notes

The spleen assumes a major role in blood glucose regulation in type 1 diabetes patients treated with BCG

Late in the US pandemic, multi-dose BCG vaccines protect against COVID-19 and infectious diseases

Transmembrane TNF-TNFR2 signaling as a critical immunoregulatory node in pancreatic cancer

Association of BCG Vaccine Treatment with Death and Dementia in Patients with Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

TNFR2 antagonistic antibody induces the death of tumor infiltrating CD4+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells

Letter to the Editor Regarding “The Non-Significant Benefit of BCG Vaccination for the Treatment of Iranian Patients with Type 1 Diabetes up to 48 Weeks: A Controversial Result”

The benefits of clustering in TNF receptor superfamily signaling

Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) and prevention of types 1 and 2 diabetes: Results of two observational studies

BCG vaccinations drive epigenetic changes to the human T cell receptor: Restored expression in type 1 diabetes

Multiple BCG vaccinations for the prevention of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in type 1 diabetes

Rulla Tamimi | Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

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Rulla Tamimi | Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rulla Tamimi at Weill Cornell Medicine Dept of Healthcar, United States.

Dr. Rulla M. Tamimi is a leading cancer epidemiologist and Professor of Population Health Sciences and Pathology at Weill Cornell Medicine. With over two decades of experience in breast cancer research, her work centers on cancer risk prediction, environmental exposures, and molecular epidemiology. A pioneer in integrating biomarkers and epidemiologic data, she has advanced understanding of breast cancer heterogeneity and disparities. Dr. Tamimi is also a principal investigator for multiple NIH-funded studies and a dedicated educator. She plays a critical role in shaping future public health strategies and improving women’s health through rigorous research and community-engaged science.

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Education

Dr. Tamimi holds a B.S. in Biology from Tufts University (1993), followed by an M.S. (1999) and Sc.D. (2003) in Epidemiology from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her academic training is rooted in public health, statistical methods, and cancer epidemiology. She received advanced training at Harvard, which set the stage for a prolific research and academic career in molecular and clinical epidemiology. Her education enabled her to translate complex biological mechanisms into population-level cancer prevention strategies, and her leadership has consistently bridged rigorous epidemiological research with patient-focused public health innovation.

Experience

Dr. Tamimi has held prestigious academic positions including Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2003–2020). She currently serves as Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine (2020–Present). With over 20 years in academic medicine, she’s also served as Associate Epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Tamimi leads NIH- and NCI-funded multi-institutional projects, mentoring future epidemiologists while advancing cancer research. She has contributed to global education through lectures and program direction across institutions including Boston University, Harvard, and National University of Singapore.

Awards 

Dr. Tamimi has received multiple accolades for her visionary research. She earned the “Good Questions Meet Big Data” Ideation Challenge Award from Harvard Catalyst in 2017 and became a Susan G. Komen Scholar in 2020. Her election to prominent organizations such as the American Association for Cancer Research, Society for Epidemiologic Research, and Cornell Center for Health Equity highlights her influence in the field. These recognitions reflect her leadership in molecular epidemiology, commitment to health equity, and significant contributions to cancer prevention research on both national and global scales.

Research Focus 

Dr. Tamimi’s research explores breast cancer heterogeneity, environmental exposures, and the biological underpinnings of cancer risk. Her projects evaluate how dietary carotenoids, genetic variants, circulating metabolites, and breast tissue markers influence cancer outcomes. She is especially interested in aggressive tumor subtypes, breast cancer in young women, and disparities across racial and socioeconomic lines. Current studies also examine stromal contributions to carcinogenesis and social determinants of health through the SoCa Center. Her work connects molecular biology with epidemiological insights to improve early detection, prevention, and personalized treatment strategies for breast cancer.

Publication Top Notes

  • Regular aspirin use, breast tumor characteristics and long-term breast cancer survival
  • Development and validation of a risk prediction model for premenopausal breast cancer in 19 cohorts
  • Disparities in adherence to guideline-concordant care and receipt of immunotherapy for Non-Small cell lung cancer in the United States
  • Thromboembolic Events Are Increased After Splenectomy in Postmenopausal Women
  • The Breast Tumor Immune Microenvironment of DNA Double-Strand Break Repair Pathogenic Variant Carriers Is Enriched with Tumor-Associated Macrophages
  • The impact of reproductive factors on breast tumor and normal-adjacent tissue immune profile from menarche to menopause
  • Associations of alcohol consumption with expression of CD44, CD24, and ALDH1A1 stem cell markers in benign breast biopsy samples
  • Breast cancer prevention by short-term inhibition of TGFβ signaling
  • Association of body mass index and inflammatory dietary pattern with breast cancer pathologic and genomic immunophenotype in the nurses’ health study
  • A genome-wide association study of mammographic texture variation

Angela Sardaro | Immunotherapy | Excellence in Research

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Angela Sardaro | Immunotherapy | Excellence in Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angela Sardaro at ASL Lecce, Italy.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angela Sardaro is a distinguished Italian academic and medical professional specializing in Radiotherapy and Diagnostic Imaging. She has served as a professor at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, coordinating degree programs and teaching across multiple disciplines, including Radiology, Oncology, and Medical Imaging. With over 15 years of academic experience, she has guided numerous theses and led scientific seminars. Dr. Sardaro’s prolific research output includes 81 indexed publications, an h-index of 15, and 842 citations 📈. Her contributions extend globally, with collaborations in the UK and Italy, reinforcing her impact in oncology and radiological science.

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angela Sardaro has demonstrated outstanding commitment to medical education 👩‍⚕️📚, coordinating the Degree Course in Radiologic Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques at the University of Bari Aldo Moro 🎓. With over 15 years of teaching experience across various undergraduate and postgraduate programs, she has taught core disciplines like Radiotherapy, Radiobiology, and Diagnostic Imaging 🧬🔬. Her academic service spans doctoral programs, master’s training in pain therapy, and prestigious collaborations with institutions in Florence and the UK 🇮🇹🇬🇧. Dr. Sardaro has delivered 1,440 hours of lectures and 4,160 hours of professional training 📊, shaping future generations in radiological sciences.

Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angela Sardaro has made a remarkable impact on clinical education and hands-on training in radiological sciences 👩‍⚕️🧲. She has guided radiologic technologists, medical students, and postgraduates through innovative programs that incorporate cutting-edge technologies like PET/CT, proton therapy, and radiogenomics 💡🧬. Her dedication to advancing clinical competence is evident in the numerous experimental and clinical theses completed under her mentorship 📖🎓. By blending theory with real-world application, she has nurtured a generation of professionals equipped to meet the evolving challenges of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy.

Research Focus 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angela Sardaro’s research focus lies at the intersection of oncologic radiotherapy, advanced diagnostic imaging, and radiation-induced toxicities 🎯🧲. Her work spans critical areas such as hypofractionated radiotherapy, prostate cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, breast cancer survivorship, and radiogenomics 📊🧬. She also investigates rare radiation-associated tumors like angiosarcomas, while leveraging cutting-edge tools like 18F-FCH PET/CT, MR imaging, and stereotactic radiosurgery 🧠🔬. Her systematic reviews and meta-analyses contribute to refining treatment protocols and improving patient outcomes 🩻👩‍⚕️. Dr. Sardaro’s impactful research bridges clinical innovation with evidence-based radiation oncology.

Publication Top Notes

  • Single-Dose Radiation Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer: Where Does the Evidence Lead?
  • Nodal assessment and extranodal extension in head and neck squamous cell cancer: insights from computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
  • Evidences on the Use of Hypofractionation in Postoperative/Salvage Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Systematic Review of the Literature and Recent Developments
  • Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors: Evaluating Background Parenchymal Enhancement and Radiotherapy-Induced Toxicity
  • Radiation-Associated Angiosarcoma of the Breast: The State of the Art of a Rare and Aggressive Disease
  • Radiosurgery in Grade II and III Meningiomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  • Role of 18F-FCH PET/CT in Detecting Recurrences of Prostate Cancer After Curative Treatments