Yongqing Dong | Genetic Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yongqing Dong | Genetic Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Tianjin University | China

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šŸ“– BIOGRAPHY OF YONGQING DONG

šŸŽ“ EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Yongqing Dongā€™s academic journey began with a focus on social development and public policy, eventually expanding into interdisciplinary fields like labor migration, child development, and health care. His commitment to understanding social dynamics in rural and urban China has laid the groundwork for his distinguished career.

šŸ’¼ PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

  • 2023ā€“Present: Associate Professor, College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University
  • 2018ā€“2023: Assistant Professor, College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University

Dong has cultivated an academic environment that merges policy analysis with real-world applications, fostering innovation and practical solutions to societal challenges.

šŸ”¬ CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON GENETIC DISEASES

Yongqing Dong's research investigates pressing social issues, such as the effects of labor migration on childrenā€™s development and healthcare accessibility. His research areas include:

  • Primary Focus: Social development and public policy
  • Secondary Focus:
    • Labor migration and its societal impacts
    • Child development in rural and urban settings
    • Innovations in healthcare systems

His landmark study, "The Long-Term Effect of Parental Migration on the Human Capital Accumulation of Children: Evidence from Rural China," supported by the Humanity and Social Science Youth Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China, underscores his dedication to advancing public knowledge.

šŸŒ IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dong's insights into labor migration and its influence on family dynamics have shaped discussions among policymakers and scholars. His work on child development provides critical perspectives for improving education and healthcare systems, particularly in rural China.

šŸ“š ACADEMIC CITATIONS

Yongqing Dongā€™s scholarship has been recognized in highly regarded journals, including:

  • Social Forces
  • China Economic Review
  • Journal of Family Studies
  • Economic Analysis and Policy

Additionally, he contributes as a referee to prominent journals, influencing academic discourse on economics and public health.

šŸ… LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

As an active member of professional associations like the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (China Section) and the Chinese Economist Society, Yongqing Dong is at the forefront of economic and policy research. His future endeavors will likely further explore how social policies can mitigate inequalities and foster development in underprivileged regions.

Through teaching, mentorship, and groundbreaking research, Dong is shaping the next generation of policymakers and scholars.

šŸ—£ļø LANGUAGES

  • English: Professional working proficiency
  • Mandarin: Native

This biography celebrates Yongqing Dong's commitment to addressing the complexities of societal development through rigorous research and impactful teaching. šŸŒŸ

šŸ“‘Ā NOTABLE PUBLICATIONSĀ 

"The Divergence of Inequality in Healthcare Utilization Between Poor- and Rich-Medical Resource Regions: Evidence from the Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China"Ā 

  • Authors: Fang, Y. , Fu, L. , Xu, Y. , Dong, Y.
  • Journal: Social Indicators Research
  • Year: 2024

"Mediating Effects of Information Access on Internet Use and Multidimensional Health Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study"Ā 

  • Authors: Fu, L. , Liu, C. , Dong, Y. , Li, D. , Di, K.
  • Journal: Journal of Medical Internet Research
  • Year: 2024

"How does information and communication technology promote tourism development? Evidence from the e-commerce pilot city policy in China"Ā 

  • Authors: Fu, L. , Yang, J. , Dong, Y. , Pei, T.
  • Journal: Tourism Economics
  • Year: 2024

"The healthcare inequality among middle-aged and older adults in China: a comparative analysis between the full samples and the homogeneous population"Ā 

  • Authors: Fu, L. , Fang, Y. , Dong, Y.
  • Journal: Health Economics Review
  • Year: 2022

"The Health Inequality of Children in China: A Regression-Based Decomposition Analysis"Ā 

  • Authors: Dong, Y. , Deng, Q. , Li, S.
  • Journal: Child Indicators Research
  • Year: 2022

Erisa Mwaka | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Erisa Mwaka | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

Makerere University | Uganda

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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Mwaka Erisa Sabakaki's academic journey began at Mwiri Primary School, where he earned his Primary Leaving Examination Certificate in 1986. He continued his education at Busoga College Mwiri, obtaining the Uganda Certificate of Education in 1990 and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in 1992. He pursued a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Makerere University, Kampala, from 1992 to 1997. Following this, he achieved a Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery from Makerere University between 2000 and 2003, where his thesis focused on the clinical and radiological presentation of osteonecrosis of the femoral head among sickle cell patients. He furthered his academic credentials with a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science from Fukui University School of Medicine in Japan, concentrating on histo-pathological and immuno-histological findings related to calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition in the ligamentum flavum of the cervical spine.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Mwaka's professional career is multifaceted, combining academic responsibilities, clinical practice, and extensive involvement in research ethics. Since December 2020, he has been an Associate Professor at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Anatomy. His clinical practice includes serving as an orthopaedic and spine surgeon at Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital. Additionally, he has held significant roles, such as the Chair of the Makerere University School of Biomedical Sciences Higher Degrees Research Ethics Committee (SBSHREC), where he oversees the regulation of research involving human participants and study animals.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON GENETICS AND GENOMICSĀ 

Mwaka's contributions to the medical field are substantial, particularly in the areas of anatomy, orthopaedics, bioethics, and health research ethics. He has a notable interest in spine conditions, occupational health, bone health in HIV, and the ethics of medical care, biobanking, and genomics. His research includes supervising graduate studies and conducting his own investigations, with a significant focus on ethical standards and the responsible conduct of research. He is a key member and co-investigator in various training programs, including the Fogarty-funded International Health Ethics Training (IHRET) master's program.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Mwaka has been recognized for his significant contributions to medical education, clinical care, and research. He is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Uganda Medical Association, Association of Surgeons of Uganda, Uganda Orthopaedic Association, and International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT). His involvement in these organizations has enhanced his professional skills and fostered teamwork and communication within the medical community.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Mwaka's excellence in his field has been acknowledged through numerous awards and honors. Notably, he received the Prof. Medi Kawuma Excellence in Medical Ethics Award in 2023 from the Uganda Medical Association, recognizing his outstanding contributions to research, clinical care, and medical education. He has also been honored by the Uganda Orthopaedic Association and the South African Research Ethics Training Initiative (SARETI) for his academic and professional achievements.

ACADEMIC SITES

Mwaka has actively contributed to multiple technical advisory committees and data and safety management boards. His roles include overseeing studies on severe acute malnutrition, HIV outcomes improvement using mobile phone-based support, growth and development in stunted children, clinical trials on natural therapeutics, and respiratory interventions. His work in these areas underscores his dedication to improving health outcomes through research and ethical oversight.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Mwaka's legacy is marked by his dedication to education, clinical excellence, and ethical research practices. His contributions have significantly advanced the fields of orthopaedics, bioethics, and health research ethics. Moving forward, his continued involvement in mentoring and training future medical professionals and researchers will further solidify his impact on the medical community. His role in developing and implementing ethical guidelines for clinical research will ensure the responsible conduct of research and the protection of participants' rights and welfare.

NOTBLE PUBLICATIONS

Informed consent in cancer clinical care: Perspectives of healthcare professionals on information disclosure at a tertiary institution in Uganda 2024(1)

Evaluation of the current status of prosthetic rehabilitation services for major limb loss: a descriptive study in Ugandan Referral hospitals 2024(2)

Research Participantsā€™ Preferences for Individual Results of Pharmacogenomics Research: A Case of a Ugandan HIV Research Institute 2023(2)

A case for routine microbial diagnostics: Results from antimicrobial susceptibility testing in post-traumatic wound infections at a Ugandan tertiary care hospital 2023(2)

Remote consent approaches for mobile phone surveys of non-communicable disease risk factors in Colombia and Uganda: A randomized study2023(1)