Neven Saleh | Healthcare Engineering Systems | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neven Saleh | Healthcare Engineering Systems | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Future University in Egypt | Egypt

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neven Saleh is a highly motivated and detail-oriented researcher with extensive experience in biomedical engineering, machine learning, deep learning for disease diagnosis, healthcare technology, hospital design, and assistive communication systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino and a master’s and bachelor’s degree in biomedical and electronics engineering from Egyptian universities. She has served as an associate professor at multiple institutions, supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, and contributed to international research collaborations across Italy, Egypt, and the USA. Her research interests focus on AI-driven diagnostic systems for retinal and neurological disorders, cancer detection using image processing, healthcare technology assessment, hospital workflow optimization, and assistive technologies for patients with disabilities. She has received multiple awards and honors for her innovative projects, teaching excellence, and scientific contributions, including national competitions, best thesis awards, and international conference recognitions. She possesses strong research skills in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, biomedical signal processing, medical instrumentation, and healthcare technology management. She is a member of professional organizations such as TWAS-OWSD and IFMBE and has completed advanced certifications in machine learning, clinical engineering, and healthcare quality management. Her research impact is reflected in 277 citations by 204 documents, 41 publications, and an h-index of 9.

Profile: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Saleh, N., Sharawi, A. A., Abd Elwahed, M., Petti, A., Puppato, D., & Balestra, G. (2014). Preventive maintenance prioritization index of medical equipment using quality function deployment. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 19(3), 1029–1035.

  2. Saleh, N., Abdel Wahed, M., & Salaheldin, A. M. (2022). Transfer learning‐based platform for detecting multi‐classification retinal disorders using optical coherence tomography images. International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology, 32(3), 740–752.

  3. Saleh, N., Farghaly, M., Elshaaer, E., & Mousa, A. (2020). Smart glove-based gestures recognition system for Arabic sign language. In 2020 International Conference on Innovative Trends in Communication and … (pp. 37–…).

  4. Saleh, N., Hassan, M. A., & Salaheldin, A. M. (2024). Skin cancer classification based on an optimized convolutional neural network and multicriteria decision-making. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 17323.

  5. Salaheldin, A. M., Abdel Wahed, M., Talaat, M., & Saleh, N. (2024). Deep learning‐based automated detection and grading of papilledema from OCT images: A promising approach for improved clinical diagnosis and management. International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology, 34(4), e23133.

Assoc Prof Dr. Maria Teresa Arias Loste | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Maria Teresa Arias Loste, Biomedical, Best Researcher Award

Maria Teresa Arias Loste at Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla, Spain

Professional Profile

🌟 Summary:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. María Teresa Arias Loste is a renowned Consultant Physician Specialist in Gastroenterology at the University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla. With a solid academic background and extensive research experience, she has significantly contributed to the field of Gastroenterology, particularly in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Metabolic Associate Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biomedicine and Health Sciences, University of Cantabria, 2017
  • Master’s Degree in Hepatology, University of Alcalá and Autonomous University of Madrid, 2014
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Zaragoza, 2005

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Consultant Physician Specialist in Gastroenterology, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, 2012-present
  • Fellow Researcher, López Albo / Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute Foundation, 2010-2012
  • Consultant Physician Specialist in Gastroenterology, Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, 2010
  • Resident Physician in Gastroenterology, University Hospital Marques de Valdecilla, 2006-2010

🔬 Research Interest:

Dr. Arias Loste’s research focuses on the immunological, genetic, and metabolic mechanisms of NAFLD and MASLD. She has been involved in numerous clinical trials and projects, including leading studies on the brain-liver axis in psychosis patients and innovative MASLD monitoring and telemedicine initiatives.

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: Serum identification of at-risk MASH: The metabolomics-advanced steatohepatitis fibrosis
  • Authors: Noureddin, M., Truong, E., Mayo, R., Mato, J.M., Sanyal, A.J.
  • Journal: Hepatology
  • Year: 2024
  • Citations: 15
Paper Title: An international multidisciplinary consensus on pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
  • Authors: Zhang, L., El-Shabrawi, M., Baur, L.A., George, J., Zheng, M.-H.
  • Journal: Med
  • Year: 2024
  • Citations: 1
Paper Title: Evaluation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) terminology in different clinical settings
  • Authors: Iruzubieta, P., Santos-Laso, A., Arias-Loste, M.T., Calleja, J.L., Crespo, J.
  • Journal: Journal of Hepatology
  • Year: 2024
  • Citations: 1
Paper Title: Clinical and genetic factors involved in Porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder after oxaliplatin exposure
  • Authors: Puente, A., Fortea, J.I., Del Pozo, C., Bañares, R., Crespo, J.
  • Journal: Digestive and Liver Disease
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Immunological and senescence biomarker profiles in patients after spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus: gender implications for long-term health risk
  • Authors: Martín-Escolano, R., Vidal-Alcántara, E.J., Crespo, J., Jiménez-Sousa, M.Á., Fernández-Rodríguez, A.
  • Journal: Immunity and Ageing
  • Year: 2023
  • Citations: 1