Muhayman Sadiq | Radiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhayman Sadiq | Radiology | Best Researcher Award

UTHealth Houston | United States

Dr. Muhayman Sadiq is an outstanding clinician–scientist specializing in diagnostic and musculoskeletal radiology, currently serving as a Preliminary Internal Medicine Resident at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, with an advanced specialty in Diagnostic Radiology, in collaboration with the MD Anderson Cancer Center. A Valedictorian and MBBS Gold Medalist from King’s College London, Dr. Sadiq has earned numerous accolades, including the Betuel Prize in Medicine, Cheselden Medal, Todd Prize, EFORT Jacques Duparc Award, and multiple distinctions for academic and research excellence. His scholarly portfolio includes 7 full-length manuscripts, 6 book chapters (Springer, ARRS, Medblend), and 40+ international conference presentations across RSNA, ARRS, ACR, ASER, and ECR. He has achieved 15 citations, 7 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2, reflecting early-career research impact. His areas of research encompass AI in radiology, musculoskeletal imaging, molecular imaging, and surgical sustainability. Beyond research, he contributes as a Junior Editor at ACORE, reviewer for PLOS One and Medblend Publishing, and Founder & President of the National Education and Mentorship Society (UK). Fluent in English, Urdu, and Hindi, Dr. Sadiq demonstrates a rare combination of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and humanitarian engagement, making him a highly deserving candidate for recognition among the next generation of global radiology innovators.

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Featured Publications

Musbahi, O., Ahmed, A., Hall, T., Kutyla, K., Sadiq, M., Cobb, J., Bottle, A., Van Arkel, R., & Jones, G. (2025). Deep learning classification models demonstrate high accuracy and clinical potential in radiograph interpretation in the arthroplasty clinical pathway: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics.

Ng, J., Sadiq, M., & Mansoor, Q. (2023). Ocular toxicity following carboplatin chemotherapy for neuroendocrine tumour of the bladder. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice.

Orit Jacobson | Molecular Imaging | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Orit Jacobson | Molecular Imaging | Best Researcher Award

Staff Scientist, National Institutes of Health, United States 

Mesfin Dagne Asefa is a skilled Computer Science professional with diverse experience in academia and technology. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Central South University, China, and a B.Ed. in Computer Science from Adama University, Ethiopia. Mesfin is currently a Lecturer and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Adama Science and Technology University. He has a strong background in programming languages (C, Java, C++, etc.), web development, and database management. 🌐💻

Publication Profile

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Educational Background

Mesfin Dagne Asefa holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Technology from Central South University, China, where he graduated with excellence (GPA 3.8/4) in June 2015. His thesis focused on “CCCenter: Energy-Efficient Continuous Context Sensing Middleware.” Prior to that, he completed his studies as a General Scholar at Hunan University, China, with a GPA of 3.87/4 in 2012. Mesfin also earned a B.Ed. in Computer Science and IT with Great Distinction (GPA 3.58/4) from Adama University (now Adama Science and Technology University), Ethiopia, where he developed a Human Resource Management System as part of his final project. 🌍💻

Work Experience

Mesfin Dagne Asefa has extensive teaching and administrative experience in Ethiopia’s higher education institutions. Since October 2018, he has been serving as a Lecturer and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU), where he also coordinates the e-learning center and heads the School Registrar. He has held various leadership roles, including Acting Head of School Registrar and member of several key committees. Previously, Mesfin worked as a Lecturer and Head of the Department of Information Systems at Hawassa University and Jigjiga University, delivering courses and guiding students. His early career involved part-time work as a Help Desk Assistant at Adama University. 📚👨‍💻

 

Research Focus

Dr. Orit Jacobson’s research primarily focuses on molecular imaging and pharmacokinetics in the context of nanobody-based PET tracers. Her work involves exploring the comparative kidney uptake of these tracers when labeled with various fluorine-18-labeled prosthetic groups. This research plays a crucial role in enhancing the precision of molecular imaging, particularly in targeted drug delivery systems and cancer diagnosis. Her work contributes to advancing non-invasive imaging techniques, providing insights into radiopharmaceutical development, and improving therapeutic monitoring. 🧬🔬💉📡

 

Publication Top Notes

Comparative Kidney Uptake of Nanobody-Based PET Tracers Labeled with Various Fluorine-18-Labeled Prosthetic Groups