Prof. Kang-Ho Choi | Nanotherapy Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Kang-Ho Choi, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, South Korea

Dr. Kang-ho Choi is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. He earned his M.D. from Chonnam National University Medical School in 2005, followed by a Ph.D. from the same institution in 2011. Dr. Choi completed extensive postgraduate training, including fellowships at Hanyang University Medical Center and Bristol University. His research and clinical expertise focus on neurology, with notable contributions in stroke and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Choi has received numerous awards for his research and clinical excellence, including multiple “Best Investigator” and “Best Poster Presentation” awards. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the Korean Neurological Association and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

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Evaluation of Kangho Choi, M.D., Ph.D. for the Best Researcher Award

Summary of Suitability for Award:

Dr. Kangho Choi is a distinguished researcher in the field of neurology with an impressive track record of achievements that make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award

🎓Education:

Dr. Kang-ho Choi completed his medical education at Chonnam National University Medical School in Gwangju, Korea, where he earned his M.D. degree from March 1999 to February 2005. He continued his academic journey at Chonnam National University Graduate School, obtaining his Master’s degree (M.S.) from March 2006 to February 2008, and later his Ph.D. from March 2009 to February 2011.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Kang-ho Choi has held several key positions in his career. Since November 2016, he has been serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Chonnam National University Hospital in Gwangju, Korea. Prior to this role, he was an Assistant Professor in the same department from March 2011 to October 2016. Dr. Choi completed his Clinical Fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital from March 2010 to February 2011, and also undertook Research Fellowships at Hanyang University Medical Center in Seoul, Korea, from November 2010 to December 2010, and at the School of Clinical Sciences, Bristol University in the United Kingdom, from March 2013 to June 2013. His foundational training includes a Residency in Neurology at Chonnam National University Hospital from March 2006 to February 2010 and a Medical Internship at the same institution from March 2005 to February 2006.

🏅Awards:

Dr. Kang-ho Choi has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, reflecting his significant contributions to neurology. He was honored with the Best Investigator Award from Chonnam National University Hospital in December 2019 and May 2022. Additionally, he received the Break-through of the Year award from KHIDI of Korea in December 2017 and from the NRF of Korea in December 2020. In July 2017, he earned the Young Investigator Award at the Hwasun Biomedical Workshop. Dr. Choi’s excellence in research presentations is highlighted by multiple Best Poster Presentation Awards, including those from the ICSU & ICAS Joint Conference in September 2016, the ICSU 2018 & 1st AKJSC Joint Conference in September 2018, Stroke Update 2023 & 11th JKJSC in November 2023, and APSC 2023 in December 2023. His accolades also include the Best Presentation Award at the 35th Conference of KNA in November 2016, the Best Article award at the Annual Meeting of the Korean Neurological Association in October 2009, and the Best Doctor of the Year award from Chonnam National University Hospital in February 2010. Earlier in his career, he was recognized as the Best Resident of the Year by The Korean Intern Resident Association in February 2007.

Publication Top Notes:

Focused Magnetic Stimulation for Motor Recovery After Stroke
Treatment of Ischemic Stroke by Atorvastatin-Loaded PEGylated Liposome
Secular Trends in Outcomes and Impact of Novel Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation-Related Acute Ischemic Stroke
Contemporary Statistics of Acute Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack in 2021: Insights From the CRCS-K-NIH Registry
Erratum: Corrigendum to “D-dimer to Fibrinogen Ratio Predicts Early Neurological Deterioration in Ischemic Stroke with Atrial Fibrillation”

Dr. Fernando Novio | Nanodrugs Awards | Best Researcher Award

Fernando Novio is an Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department at Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB). Born on May 5th, 1976, he holds a BSc in Chemistry (2000) and a Master’s degree (2002) from the University of Santiago de Compostela, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UAB (2007). His research expertise lies in the field of Inorganic Chemistry, with a focus on Bioinorganic and Nanomedicine. He has held postdoctoral positions at the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination in Toulouse and the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2-CSIC). In December 2022, he secured a permanent position at UAB, where he leads a research group specializing in the development of nanostructured coordination polymers for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, particularly in brain diseases. Over his career, Novio has published 58 scientific papers, presented over 100 communications at conferences, and contributed to several European projects and patents. His work is widely recognized, with an h-index of 25 and approximately 1,400 citations. He has also been an editor of a scientific book and regularly reviews for prestigious journals.

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Suitability Summary for Best Researcher Award:

Summary of Suitability: Dr. Fernando Novio is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive academic background, research experience, and significant contributions to the fields of Inorganic Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and Nanomedicine. His educational journey, beginning with a BSc in Chemistry (2000) and a Master’s degree (2002) from the University of Santiago de Compostela, culminated in a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) in 2007. This strong foundation has enabled him to excel in his research career, particularly in developing coordination polymers for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, with a focus on brain diseases.

🎓Education:

Fernando Novio completed his BSc in Chemistry in 2000, followed by a Master’s degree in Chemistry in 2002, both from the University of Santiago de Compostela. He later pursued his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), which he successfully completed in 2007.

🏢Work Experience:

After earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry, Fernando Novio undertook a postdoctoral position at the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination in Toulouse, France, where he worked from 2008 to 2011. He then continued his research as a postdoctoral researcher at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2-CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain, from 2011 to 2022. In December 2022, he was appointed as an Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department at Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB).

🏆Awards:

Fernando Novio has been honored with the Best Researcher Award at the International Research Awards, recognizing his significant contributions to the field. Additionally, he has received recognition for his work in Nanomedicine and Bioinorganic Chemistry, further highlighting his impact and achievements in these specialized areas of research.

Publication Top Notes:

Comparative study of frequency-dependent dielectric properties of ferrites MFe2O4 (M = Co, Mg, Cr and Mn) nanoparticles
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NiFe2O4 nanoparticles/MWCNTs nanohybrid as anode material for lithium-ion battery
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Nanohybrids of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and cobalt ferrite nanoparticles: High performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries
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Nanocomposites of multi-walled carbon nanotubes/cobalt ferrite nanoparticles: synthesis, structural, dielectric and impedance spectroscopy
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Annealing Induced Enhancement in Magnetic Properties of Co0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 Nanoparticles
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