Hossam Elbenawi | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hossam Elbenawi | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Best Researcher Award

Mayo Clinic | United States

Dr. Hossam Elbenawi is a dedicated physician and clinical researcher specializing in cardiovascular medicine, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellow at the Cardiovascular Research Institute, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Mansoura Manchester Program for Medical Education, Egypt, where he was trained under a problem-based learning curriculum emphasizing hands-on clinical exposure. His professional journey encompasses diverse clinical experiences across Egypt and the United States, including observerships and externships at leading institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, University of Minnesota, Allina Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and the Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Elbenawi’s research interests center on cardiovascular diseases, interventional cardiology, and cardiac imaging, contributing to his growing presence in the scientific community with 26 citations across 20 publications and an h-index of 3. Beyond clinical and academic work, he has demonstrated strong commitment to public health through extensive volunteer and community outreach initiatives, including medical awareness campaigns on diabetes, hypertension, and cancer prevention. His technical proficiency with medical software systems like Epic and Microsoft Office enhances his efficiency in both clinical documentation and research collaboration. Known for his professionalism, adaptability, and dedication to advancing patient care, Dr. Elbenawi continues to contribute meaningfully to cardiovascular research and global medical education.

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Featured Publications

Ghorbanzadeh, A., Liedl, D., Elbenawi, H., Rooke, T., Wennberg, P., McBane, R. D., & Houghton, D. E. (2025). Relationship between calf muscle pump function and severity of chronic venous disease. Vascular Medicine (London, England).

Amin, A. M., Elbenawi, H., Khan, U., Almaadawy, O., Turkmani, M., Abdelmottaleb, W., Essa, M., Abuelazm, M., Abdelazeem, B., Asad, Z. U. A., Deshmukh, A., Link, M. S., & DeSimone, C. V. (2025). Impact of diagnosis to ablation time on recurrence of atrial fibrillation and clinical outcomes after catheter ablation: A systematic review and meta-analysis with reconstructed time-to-event data. Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.

Abuelazm, M., Ibrahim, A. A., Amin, A. M., Shaaban Abdelgalil, M., Khan, U., Rezq, H., Elbenawi, H., Abuelazm, M. T., Turkmani, M., Abdelazeem, B., Bianco, C., & Balla, S. (2025). Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with left ventricular assist devices: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Expert Review of Medical Devices.

Amin, A. M., Ghaly, R., Elbenawi, H., Ewis, A., Khan, U., Elshaer, K. S. M., Abuelazm, M., Abdelazeem, B., Patel, B., Timimi, F. K., & Elgendy, I. Y. (2025). Impact of advanced lung cancer inflammation index on all-cause mortality among patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis with reconstructed time-to-event data. Cardio-Oncology (London, England), 11(1), 9.

Amin, A. M., Elbenawi, H., Odat, R. M., Elgebaly, M., Al-Shammari, A. S., Manasrah, A., Nakhla, M., Ayman, D., Ali, M. A., Helmi, A., Abuelazm, M., Ternes, C. M. P., Abdelazeem, B., Zeb, I., Deshmukh, A. J., DeSimone, C. V., & d'Avila, A. (2025). Impact of anemia on clinical outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients on oral anticoagulants: A prognostic meta-analysis. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.

 

Thilini Jayasinghe | Cardiovascular Researches | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Thilini Jayasinghe | Cardiovascular Researches | Best Research Article Award

The Univeristy of Sydney | Australia

Dr. Thilini Jayasinghe is a dedicated and forward-thinking early-career researcher specializing in the complex interplay between the oral and gut microbiomes, inflammation, and nutrition in chronic disease contexts. She has authored 25 documents, comprising peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and research articles, which have collectively accumulated 474 citations, reflecting the significance and reach of her work within the scientific community. Her research achievements are further highlighted by an h-index of 11, demonstrating both productivity and impact. Over the past eight years, Dr. Jayasinghe has contributed to and led multidisciplinary studies spanning epidemiological, clinical, and pre-clinical models, collaborating with teams across eight countries, with more than half of her publications arising from international partnerships. She has successfully secured competitive research grants and played a pivotal role in ethics submissions, clinical trial protocols, and biobank initiatives. Her technical expertise encompasses molecular microbiology, bioinformatics, multi-omics integration, animal model research, and clinical trial design, alongside strong project leadership and mentorship skills. Currently serving as a Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, she leads translational research projects, supervises students at various academic levels, and contributes to teaching programs. Dr. Jayasinghe’s work continues to advance understanding of diet–microbiome–inflammation interactions, aiming to improve human health outcomes globally.

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Featured Publications

Wilson, B. C., Zuppi, M., Derraik, J. G. B., Albert, B. B., Tweedie-Cullen, R. Y., Leong, K. S. W., Beck, K. L., Vatanen, T., O’Sullivan, J. M., Cutfield, W. S., & on behalf of the Gut Bugs Study Group (including Jayasinghe, T.). (2025). Long-term health outcomes in adolescents with obesity treated with faecal microbiota transplantation: 4-year follow-up. Nature Communications, 16, 7786.

Jayasinghe, T., Jenkins, J., Medara, N., Choowong, P., Dharmarathne, G., Kong, F., Cho, H., Kim, S. H., Zhang, Y. G., Franco-Duarte, R., Eberhard, J., & Spahr, A. (2025). Dietary fibre modulates body composition, blood glucose, inflammation, microbiome, and metabolome in a murine model of periodontitis. Nutrients, 17(7), 1146.

Dharmarathne, G., Kazi, S., King, S., & Jayasinghe, T. N. (2024). The bidirectional relationship between cardiovascular medications and oral and gut microbiome health: A comprehensive review. Microorganisms, 12, 2246.

Jayasinghe, T. N., & Spahr, A. (2023). Dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids could be used as an adjunct therapy to nonsurgical periodontal treatment. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 101925.

Chopra, A., Jayasinghe, T. N., & Eberhard, J. (2022). Are inflamed periodontal tissues endogenous source of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in individuals with and without diabetes mellitus? A systematic review. Biomolecules, 12, 642.