Akinori Maruta | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Akinori Maruta | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Akinori Maruta, Gifu University Hospital/First Department of Internal Medicine, Japan

Dr. Akinori Maruta is a renowned gastroenterologist based in Gifu, Japan. He currently serves at Gifu University Hospital’s First Department of Internal Medicine since 2025. With extensive experience at prominent institutions such as Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center and Gero Onsen Hospital, his expertise spans gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopy. He earned his Doctorate in Gastroenterology from Gifu University in 2018. Dr. Maruta holds various certifications, including Specialist and Instructor titles from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology and the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. He also serves as a Supervising Doctor for the Japan Biliary Association and Japan Pancreas Society. 🏥👨‍⚕️📚

Publication Profile

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Professional Experience 🏥👨‍⚕️

Dr. Akinori Maruta has a distinguished career in gastroenterology, with extensive experience across several leading medical institutions in Japan. He currently serves at Gifu University Hospital in the First Department of Internal Medicine (April 2025-present). Prior to this, he worked at Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center (2018-2025) and Gero Onsen Hospital (2017-2018) in the Department of Gastroenterology. His earlier roles include positions at Gifu University Hospital and Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center (2012-2017), as well as Kizawa Memorial Hospital (2010-2012), where he began as a trainee in 2008. His career reflects a solid progression in clinical practice and expertise.

Education 🎓📚

Dr. Akinori Maruta completed his Doctor of Gastroenterology degree at Gifu University in 2018, where he honed his expertise in the field of gastroenterology. His academic journey began at the Faculty of Medicine, Gifu University, where he graduated in 2008. Throughout his education, Dr. Maruta gained a strong foundation in medical sciences, which laid the groundwork for his successful career in gastroenterology. His educational background from a prestigious institution has been instrumental in shaping his skills and knowledge, supporting his ongoing contributions to the medical field.

Qualifications 🎓

Dr. Akinori Maruta holds several prestigious qualifications in the medical field. He is a General Internal Medicine Specialist certified by the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine. Additionally, he is a Specialist and Instructor for both the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology and the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. Dr. Maruta is also a Specialist in the Japan Society of Hepatology. His leadership is further recognized as a Supervising Doctor for both the Japan Biliary Association and the Japan Pancreas Society. These certifications and roles highlight his extensive expertise and contributions to the field of gastroenterology and internal medicine.

Research Focus

Dr. Akinori Maruta’s research primarily focuses on gastroenterology and endoscopic techniques, particularly in the management of biliary and pancreatic disorders. His work includes acute cholangitis, cholecystitis, and malignant biliary obstructions, with an emphasis on endoscopic interventions such as gallbladder stenting, naso-gallbladder drainage, and pancreatic duct stone management. Additionally, Dr. Maruta investigates multicenter cohort studies and propensity score-matched analyses to compare the efficacy of various endoscopic treatments. His contributions to chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic duct stones demonstrate his expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal diseases. 🩺🔬🫀

Conclusion

Dr. Akinori Maruta’s extensive professional experience, strong academic credentials, and distinguished qualifications make him a suitable candidate for the “Research for Best Researcher Award.” His contributions to gastroenterology, particularly in endoscopy and hepatology, underscore his expertise and ongoing impact in the medical community.

Publication Top Notes

  • “One‐stage versus two‐stage endoscopic management for acute cholangitis caused by common bile duct stones: A retrospective multicenter cohort study” – Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, 2024-06, DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1431 🔬🩺

  • “Comparison of unilateral and bilateral intraductal plastic stent placement for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction: A propensity score‐matched cohort analysis” – Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, 2024-04, DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1399 📊🩺

  • “Peroral Pancreatoscopy-Guided Lithotripsy Compared with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in the Management of Pancreatic Duct Stones in Chronic Pancreatitis: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study” – Diagnostics, 2024-04-24, DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14090891 🔬💡

  • “Endoscopic internalization by cutting versus removal of the endoscopic transpapillary naso‐gallbladder drainage tube in preoperative management of acute cholecystitis: A retrospective multicenter cohort study” – Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, 2023-09, DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1344 🏥💉

  • “Endoscopic Internalization by Cutting the Endoscopic Transpapillary Nasogallbladder Drainage Tube in Management of Acute Cholecystitis: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study” – Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022-12-14, DOI: 10.3390/jcm11247415 📚🔬

  • “Permanent endoscopic gallbladder stenting versus removal of gallbladder drainage, long‐term outcomes after management of acute cholecystitis in high‐risk surgical patients for cholecystectomy: Multi‐center retrospective cohort study” – Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, 2021-12, DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.967 📅🩺

  • “Factors affecting technical success of endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis” – Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, 2020-07, DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.744 🔬⚙️

  • Efficacy of mapping biopsy using a novel sheath system for the histological diagnosis of superficial ductal spread in distal cholangiocarcinoma: A retrospective multicenter study

  • Endoscopic management of acute cholecystitis in high‐risk surgical patients: A comprehensive review article

     

Zhushanying Zhang | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhushanying Zhang | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhushanying Zhang, South-Central Minzu University, China

Dr. Zhushanying Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering from the School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on infrared spectroscopy detection, machine learning, optoelectronic detection, and fiber optic sensing. Dr. Zhang has led multiple National Natural Science Foundation of China-funded projects and received special funding for basic scientific research. He has published over ten academic papers and holds three invention patents. His work includes advancing Fourier infrared spectroscopy for noninvasive diabetes diagnosis through blood, urine, and saliva samples. 🔬📑💡

 

Publication Profile

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Academic and Professional Background

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhushanying Zhang graduated with a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering from the School of Mechanical Science and Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on infrared spectroscopy detection, machine learning, optoelectronic detection, and fiber optic sensing. Dr. Zhang has led and participated in several research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, alongside special funding for basic scientific research from central universities. He has published over ten high-quality academic papers as the first or corresponding author and holds three invention patents. 📚💡📑

 

Research and Innovations

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhushanying Zhang has led multiple innovative research projects focused on non-invasive detection technologies. His completed projects include the “Highly Accurate Glucose Detection Using Mid-Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy” (2022-2023, 50,000 Yuan) and “Non-invasive Uric Acid Detection by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy” (2018-2020, 40,000 Yuan), both funded by the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities. He also presided over the “Non-invasive Detector for Human Weak Components” (2021-2023, 100,000 Yuan) and “Human Saliva Infrared Spectroscopy Detection” (2022-2023, 500,000 Yuan). His work in Fourier infrared spectroscopy offers promising advancements for diabetes diagnosis using blood, urine, and saliva samples. 🧬📊

 

Research Areas

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhushanying Zhang’s research spans across multiple cutting-edge fields. His expertise in infrared spectroscopy and fiber optic sensing focuses on non-invasive medical diagnostics, particularly for glucose and uric acid detection. Utilizing machine learning techniques, he enhances the accuracy and efficiency of sensor data analysis. His work in medical sensing aims to revolutionize healthcare by developing innovative detection technologies. Additionally, Dr. Zhang applies chemometrics to optimize data interpretation, advancing the potential of these technologies for real-world applications, especially in diagnostics and healthcare monitoring. 🔍💡📈

 

Publication Top Notes  

  1. “Advances in Fourier infrared spectroscopy for noninvasive diagnosis of diabetes mellitus: Analysis and prospects for application based on blood, urine, and saliva samples” (2024) 📄
  2. “Precise measurement of human heart rate based on multi-channel radar data fusion” (2024) 📄
  3. “A comprehensively improved local binary pattern framework for texture classification” (2024) 📄
  4. “Identifying the Role of Disulfidptosis in Endometrial Cancer via Machine Learning Methods” (2023) 📄 | Cited by 1
  5. “Quantitative Analysis of Hemoglobin Based on SiPLS-BP Model” (2023) 📄 | Cited by 2
  6. “Texture classification combining improved local binary pattern and threshold segmentation” (2023) 📄 | Cited by 12
  7. “Mid-infrared spectroscopy with an effective variable selection method based on MPA for glucose detection” (2023) 📄 | Cited by 5
  8. “Influencing Factors of Mid-Infrared Spectrum Blood Glucose Detection” (2023) 📄 | Cited by 2
  9. “Quantitative Analysis of Hemoglobin Based on SiPLS-SPA Wavelength Optimization” (2023) 📄 | Cited by 3
  10. “Thermal performance of LED filament in flip-chip packaging manufactured for different correlated color temperature” (2021) 📄 | Cited by 1