Sixten Harborg | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sixten Harborg | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sixten Harborg | Epidemiology | Clinical Research Fellow at Aarhus University Hospital | Denmark

Epidemiology Dr. Sixten Harborg is a physician-scientist specializing in clinical oncology and population-based cancer research, with a strong focus on obesity-related survival disparities in breast cancer. Dr. Sixten Harborg earned his MD from Aarhus University and is completing a fully funded PhD in Clinical Oncology, complemented by extensive international research training at Harvard-affiliated institutions. Dr. Sixten Harborg currently serves as a Junior Doctor in Orthopaedic Surgery and a Clinical Research Fellow in Oncology while maintaining global research collaborations across Europe, the United States, and Oceania. His research interests center on cancer epidemiology, metabolic risk factors, prevention strategies, and guideline development. Dr. Sixten Harborg’s research skills include epidemiologic analysis, clinical trial collaboration, scientific communication, and leadership in international oncology initiatives. His awards include multiple ESMO Young Oncologists Merit Awards and prestigious recognitions from AACR and ESMO. In conclusion, Dr. Sixten Harborg represents a rising leader in epidemiology, advancing evidence-based cancer prevention and clinical practice worldwide.

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Featured Publications

New horizons: epidemiology of obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cancer prognosis
– The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2024
Overweight and prognosis in triple-negative breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
– NPJ Breast Cancer, 2021
Statin use and breast cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women treated with adjuvant aromatase inhibitors: a Danish population-based cohort study
– Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 2020
Obesity and risk of recurrence in patients with breast cancer treated with aromatase inhibitors
– JAMA Network Open, 2023
Post-diagnostic statin use and breast cancer-specific mortality: a population-based cohort study
– Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 2023

Bihari Kuikel | Epidemiology | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Bihari Kuikel | Epidemiology | Editorial Board Member

Mr. Bihari Kuikel | Epidemiology | Research Scholar at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences | Nepal

Epidemiology is the central focus of the academic and professional journey of Mr. Bihari Kuikel, a public health professional from Dupcheshwor-6, Nuwakot, Nepal, with extensive experience in health systems strengthening, program management, and evidence-based research. Mr. Bihari Kuikel holds a Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology) from Kathmandu University, complemented by a Master of Health Care Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management from Pokhara University, along with a Bachelor in Public Health from Purbanchal University and a PCL in General Medicine from CTEVT, establishing a strong multidisciplinary educational foundation. Professionally, Mr. Bihari Kuikel has been serving as a Public Health Inspector at Dupcheshwor Rural Municipality, where he leads planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and capacity-building workshops for diverse public health programs. His experience also includes internships contributing to international and national projects on health systems strengthening, non-communicable disease integration, and cross-border health collaboration, as well as a Program Officer role at Kamana Health Nepal focusing on program monitoring, stakeholder communication, and performance improvement. The research interests of Mr. Bihari Kuikel span epidemiology, health systems research, maternal and child health, mental health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and social determinants of health. His research skills include qualitative and quantitative analysis, field surveys, monitoring and evaluation, proposal development, and scientific reporting. Mr. Bihari Kuikel has authored impactful peer-reviewed publications in journals such as BMC Pediatrics, BMC Health Services Research, PLOS ONE, Dialogues in Health, and the Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, addressing child development, antiretroviral therapy retention, COVID-19 health system response, mental health outcomes, and micronutrient interventions. In conclusion, Mr. Bihari Kuikel represents a committed epidemiologist and public health leader whose integrated expertise in research, policy, and community practice contributes meaningfully to strengthening health outcomes in Nepal and similar low-resource settings.

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Featured Publications

Effect of a playful parenting programme on early childhood development and care outcomes of young children in vulnerable communities: Findings from a quasi-experimental study. (2024). BMC Pediatrics.
Multilevel determinants of antiretroviral therapy initiation and retention in the test-and-treat era of Nepal: A qualitative study. (2024). BMC Health Services Research.
A critical analysis of health system in Nepal: Perspectives based on COVID-19 response. (2023). Dialogues in Health.
Prevalence and factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress symptoms among construction workers in Nepal. (2023). PLOS ONE.
Predictors of multiple micronutrient powder intake adherence among children aged 6–23 months in Rasuwa District, Nepal: A cross-sectional study. (2020). Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal.

Yeonsu Oh | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh | Epidemiology | Professor at Kangwon National University | South Korea

Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh, DVM, MPH, PhD, is a distinguished veterinary pathologist and professor at Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea, recognized for her contributions to zoonotic diseases, livestock virology, and veterinary public health. She earned her PhD in Veterinary Pathology from Seoul National University, following her undergraduate studies in Veterinary Medicine at Chungnam National University, and further broadened her academic experience as an exchange scholar at the University of North Carolina and Yale University. Her professional journey has been marked by significant milestones, including her role as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology before assuming her professorship, where she has consistently demonstrated leadership in research, teaching, and mentorship. Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh’s research interests focus on viral epidemiology, zoonotic spillover events, genomic surveillance of animal pathogens, and the development of preventive strategies against emerging infectious diseases such as African swine fever, lumpy skin disease, livestock tuberculosis, and SARS-CoV-2 spillover cases. Her research skills encompass advanced molecular virology, genomic sequencing, viral pathogenesis, epidemiological modeling, and cross-species transmission studies, supported by a strong network of international collaborations. She has produced a strong body of scientific work with 54 research publications, 388 citations, and an h-index of 9, with articles featured in leading journals such as Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Virology Journal, Veterinary Sciences, Pathogens, and Transboundary Emerging Diseases. Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh has also actively participated in collaborative projects with international teams that have contributed significantly to the understanding and prevention of zoonotic threats and veterinary diseases. She is a respected member of professional associations in veterinary science and biomedical research and has played an active role in academic leadership, mentoring students, and engaging in community-based veterinary health initiatives. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with academic honors and professional distinctions that highlight her contributions to veterinary pathology and global health security. Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh continues to lead impactful research addressing critical issues at the interface of animal and human health, advancing veterinary sciences with a vision that integrates education, innovative research, and international collaboration. Her achievements underscore her commitment to safeguarding both livestock health and public health, making her a prominent figure in her field and a deserving recipient of academic recognition.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Consequences of Domestication on Gut Microbiome: A Comparative Analysis Between Wild Boars and Domestic Pigs — 2025 — Citations: 4

  2. Assessing Post-Vaccination Seroprevalence and Enhancing Strategies for Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccination in Korean Cattle — 2024 — Citations: 8

  3. Molecular Detection and Genomic Characterization of Samak Micromys Paramyxovirus-1 and -2 in Micromys minutus, Republic of Korea — 2024 — Citations: 5

  4. First Trial of a Novel Caseous Lymphadenitis Inactivated Vaccine in South Korea: Experimental Evaluation across Various Animal Models — 2024 — Citations: 6

  5. Suspected Human-to-Cat Spillover of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant in South Korea — 2024 — Citations: 12

  6. Etiological Agent and Clinical Characteristics of Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome in the Southern Republic of Korea: A Genomic Surveillance Study — 2024 — Citations: 9

  7. Tick Diversity and Pathogen Transmission in Daejeon, Korea: Implications from Companion Animals and Walking Trails — 2024 — Citations: 7