Jack Carr | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jack Carr | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Coventry University | United Kingdom

Mr. Jack Carr is a dedicated researcher at the University of Northumbria, Newcastle, United Kingdom, with expertise spanning exercise physiology, cardiovascular health, cancer research, and health inequalities. His multidisciplinary work integrates biomedical science and public health, exploring how physiological and genomic factors shape disease outcomes across diverse populations. He has published in reputed journals such as PLOS One, Experimental Physiology, Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart and Mind, and Cancer Medicine. His studies address critical issues including post-COVID-19 recovery, neurophysiological measurement reliability, cultural disparities in physical activity, and ethnic genomic variations in cancer. With 4 publications, 4 citations, and an h-index of 1, Mr. Jack Carr represents a promising early-career researcher contributing to the advancement of translational and community-centered health science.

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Featured Publications

Carr, J., Faghy, M. A., Broom, D., & Ashton, R. E. M. (2025). Investigating genomic differences by ethnicity in breast, colorectal and prostate cancers: Secondary data analysis of the Genomic Data Commons (GDC) database. Cancer Medicine.

Brownson-Smith, R., Mengarelli, A., Carr, J., Fox, K. T., Orange, S. T., Cresti, N., Saxton, J., & Temesi, J. (2025). The test-retest reliability of the H-reflex and swaymeter in women aged 30–65 years. PLOS One.

Thomas, C., Kudiersky, N., Ansdell, P., Ashton, R. E., Brown, C., Bewick, T., Carr, J., Hume, E., Spillane, P., & Pastorio, E. (2025). Submaximal 2-day cardiopulmonary exercise testing to assess exercise capacity and post-exertional symptom exacerbation in people with long COVID. Experimental Physiology.

Faghy, M. A., Carr, J., Broom, D., Mortimore, G., Sorice, V., Owen, R., Arena, R., & Ashton, R. E. M. (2025). The inclusion and consideration of cultural differences and health inequalities in physical activity behaviour in the UK: The impact of guidelines and initiatives. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases.

Faghy, M. A., Carr, J., Broom, D. R., Owen, R., & Ashton, R. E. (2025). Cardiovascular disease in the post-COVID-19 era: A narrative review on the impact of lifestyle behaviors. Heart and Mind.

Serhat Aras | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serhat Aras | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serhat Aras, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serhat Aras is a nuclear physicist with a Ph.D. from Manisa Celal Bayar University, where he focused on Monte Carlo methods in dose calculations for prostate brachytherapy. He currently serves at the University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, specializing in medical imaging and radiological sciences. Dr. Aras has led research on the radiobiological effects of advanced radiation techniques in cancer treatments, including studies on breast and lung cancer. His teaching includes courses on radiologic imaging, radiation safety, and nuclear medicine. In 2023, he received an International Research Award in India. 🧪📡👨‍🏫

 

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Academic Background

Dr. Aras completed his PhD in Nuclear Physics at Celal Bayar University, focusing on advanced methodologies for calculating patient doses in prostate brachytherapy using Monte Carlo simulations. His Master’s research also focused on dose distribution in brachytherapy, providing a solid foundation for his contributions to medical physics. His specialized education enhances his capacity to innovate in patient-specific dosimetry, an essential area in clinical radiotherapy.

Professional Experience

Dr. Aras serves in the Medical Imaging Techniques Program at Istanbul Health Sciences University. His roles have included Assistant Professor and Lecturer, where he has imparted his knowledge in courses such as Radiologic Imaging Physics, Radiation Safety, and Nuclear Medicine. His expertise in radiology and medical physics makes him an asset to the field, both in research and education, as he prepares future professionals in these highly technical fields.

Research Projects

Dr. Aras has led numerous research projects in radiobiology and oncology, demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical science. His projects include the study of radiobiological impacts on non-small cell lung cancer xenografts and the protective effects of melatonin and probiotics against radiation-induced tissue damage in experimental rat models. His role as a principal investigator in these studies reflects his leadership and research aptitude, focusing on innovative approaches to radiotherapy and radiation protection.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Aras received the 2023 International Research Award from ISSN, India, which highlights his global research impact. This accolade, along with his publication record, underscores his contributions to nuclear and medical physics on an international level.

Conclusion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serhat Aras’s extensive research in medical imaging, radiotherapy, and radiobiological protection, combined with his teaching and leadership roles, makes him a suitable and commendable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to nuclear physics applications in medicine reflect both a commitment to scientific advancement and a positive impact on clinical practices.

 

Publication Top Notes  

  • Dosimetric comparison of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and intensity modulated radiotherapy techniques (IMRT) with radiotherapy dose simulations for left breast cancer 💉 – Cited by: 41, Year: 2019
  • Dosimetric comparison of superflab and specially prepared bolus materials used in radiotherapy practice 📏 – Cited by: 27, Year: 2020
  • The role of melatonin on acute thyroid damage induced by high dose rate X-ray in head and neck radiotherapy 🌙 – Cited by: 12, Year: 2021
  • Radioprotective effect of melatonin against radiotherapy-induced cerebral cortex and cerebellum damage in rat 🐭 – Cited by: 11, Year: 2020
  • Radiobiological comparison of flattening filter (FF) and flattening filter free (FFF) beam in rat laryngeal tissue 🔬 – Cited by: 8, Year: 2020
  • Home care for mastectomy patients 🏥 – Cited by: 0, Year: 2008
  • A survey study of radiation protection awareness among radiology technicians in Mogadishu, Somalia 🌍 – Cited by: 7, Year: 2020
  • Thoracic re-irradiation for locally recurrent lung cancer 🫁 – Cited by: 5, Year: 2016
  • The dosimetric comparison and evaluation of helical tomotherapy, volumetric-modulated arc radiotherapy (VMAT), step-and-shoot and sliding window radiotherapy techniques in breast cancer 💻 – Cited by: 4, Year: 2022
  • Effect of Flattening Filter and Flattening Filter Free beams on radiotherapy-induced peripheral blood cell damage ⚗️ – Cited by: 4, Year: 2021