Biao Xu | Health policy and management | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Biao Xu | Health policy and management | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Biao Xu, Nanjing University, China

Prof. Biao Xu, born in March 1981 in Huainan, Anhui, is a distinguished academic at the School of Government, Nanjing University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and has a profound background in public administration and marketing. Specializing in health policies, health economy, and government economic management, Prof. Xu is currently the director of the Center for Health Management and Care Security Policy Research. His notable projects include AI-based doctor-patient communication systems and public trust crisis management. He has published extensively in leading journals on topics such as public trust and health management. 📚✍️

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🎓 Education and Academic Background

Xu Biao, born in Huainan, Anhui, China in March 1981, is a distinguished scholar and professor at Nanjing University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Nanjing University, completed in 2009, a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from the same university (2006), and a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Anhui University (2003). Following his Ph.D., he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Health Management and Care Security Policy Research at Nanjing University (2009-2011). 📚

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Xu has a robust academic career, serving as a Professor at Nanjing University’s School of Government since 2019, with previous roles including Associate Professor (2013-2018) and Lecturer (2011-2012). He has also been a Research Associate at the Center for Health Management and Care Security Policy Research since 2011. 🏫

Research Focus

Dr. Xu Biao, a renowned scholar at Nanjing University, focuses on diverse research areas within health and economic policies. His primary interests lie in health policy management, examining cost-effectiveness in diabetes treatments🩺, and public behavior in healthcare decisions💉. Dr. Xu also explores innovation adoption in healthcare🏥, particularly addressing resistance among professionals to new practices. Additionally, he delves into public trust dynamics during crises🤝 and the impact of government policies on enterprise innovation and sustainable development🌍. His work often intersects health economics and public administration, reflecting a commitment to enhancing healthcare systems and public trust.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • The long-term cost-effectiveness of once-weekly semaglutide versus sitagliptin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in China 🩺 (2024) – 0 Citations
  • Double-edged sword of knowledge inertia: Overcoming healthcare professionals’ resistance in innovation adoption 📚 (2024) – 0 Citations
  • Heuristics in vaccination Decision-Making for newly developed Vaccines: Understanding the public’s imitative behavior 💉 (2024) – 0 Citations
  • Conflicts, trust toward the acquirer from emerging economies and post-acquisition cooperation intention 🤝 (2023) – 0 Citations
  • Increased Protection of Earlier Use of Immunoprophylaxis in Preventing Perinatal Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus 🦠 (2021) – 30 Citations
  • How does renqing influence purchase intentions in the Chinese business-to-business context? 🛒 (2021) – 7 Citations
  • R&D internationalization and green innovation? Evidence from Chinese resource enterprises and environmental enterprises 🌍 (2019) – 20 Citations
  • Do government R&D subsidies cultivate enterprises’ voluntary national/industry standard-setting for sustainable development? 🏛️ (2019) – 3 Citations
  • Presence of hepatitis B virus markers in umbilical cord blood: Exposure to or infection with the virus? 👶🦠 (2019) – 34 Citations
  • Know to grow: the role of knowledge integration in marketing dynamic capabilities 📈 (2019) – 3 Citations

Chika Anekwe | Preventive Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chika Anekwe | Preventive Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chika Anekwe, Massachusetts General Hospital,United States

Dr. Chika Anekwe is a distinguished physician and public health advocate with expertise in obesity medicine. 🩺 She holds an MD from the University of Connecticut and an MPH from Columbia University. Currently an Assistant Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, she previously served at SUNY Stony Brook and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Anekwe’s research focuses on innovative obesity treatments, earning her recognition such as the Biodiversity Fellows Leadership Development Program. She’s also the founder of the New England Obesity Society and contributes as a medical reviewer for Very Well Health. 🏅📚

 

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Education:

Dr. Chika Anekwe pursued a diverse academic journey, earning an AB in Molecular Biology from Princeton University in 2006, followed by an MD in Medicine from the University of Connecticut in 2011. 🎓 Her thirst for knowledge led her to attain a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Columbia University in 2014, rounding out her expertise in healthcare and public health. 🏥 Throughout her educational endeavors, Dr. Anekwe demonstrated a commitment to understanding the intricate intersections of biology, medicine, and public health, laying the foundation for her impactful career in the healthcare sector.

Honors and Prizes:

Dr. Chika Anekwe’s dedication and achievements have garnered her prestigious honors and prizes throughout her career. 🏆 As a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar from 2002 to 2006, she exemplified academic excellence. She continued to excel as an Extra Innings Fellow from 2007 to 2011, supported by the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Additionally, she was recognized as a Sylvia Parkinson Scholar in 2010 by The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Her commitment to leadership and innovation was further acknowledged through her participation in the Biodiversity Fellows Leadership Development Program in 2018-2019. Recently, she was named a finalist for the MGH Department of Medicine Diversity and Inclusion Board Sanchez and Ferguson Research Faculty Award in 2021. 🌟

Teaching and Training:

Dr. Chika Anekwe’s commitment to education shines through her involvement in teaching and training programs. 📚 At SUNY Stony Brook Medical Center, she taught Foundations of Medical Practice to 1st and 2nd-year students, offering bi-weekly sessions over three semesters. Transitioning to HMS, she conducted clinical sessions on Metabolism, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Medicine for 3rd and 4th-year students. 🍏 In 2021, she engaged 1st-year HMS students in discussions on Health Policy during bi-weekly sessions. Her dedication continued with the creation of Advanced Integrated Science Course (AISC) sessions focusing on Nutrition, Obesity, and Equity for 3rd-year HMS students in 2023. 🏥

Research Focus:

Dr. Chika Anekwe’s research focuses primarily on the multifaceted aspects of obesity, spanning socioeconomics, pharmacotherapy, and healthcare delivery. 📊 Her work delves into understanding the socioeconomic factors influencing obesity prevalence and management, as well as exploring pharmacotherapeutic options and their effects on metabolic health. Additionally, she investigates the impact of bariatric surgery on diabetes management and compliance. Through her diverse studies, Dr. Anekwe contributes significantly to advancing our understanding of obesity-related conditions and their management, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes and quality of life for individuals affected by obesity. 🏥

Publication Top Notes:
  1. Socioeconomics of obesity📊 Published in Current obesity reports in 2020, cited by 102.
  2. Weight regulation in menopause🩸 Published in Menopause (New York, NY) in 2021, cited by 24.
  3. Ketogenic diet-induced elevated cholesterol, elevated liver enzymes and potential non-alcoholic fatty liver disease🥩 Published in Cureus in 2020, cited by 24.
  4. The role of bariatric surgery on diabetes and diabetic care compliance🩹 Published in Current diabetes reports in 2019, cited by 13.
  5. Pleural pressure targeted positive airway pressure improves cardiopulmonary function in spontaneously breathing patients with obesity🫁 Published in Chest in 2021, cited by 12.
  6. Pharmacotherapeutic options for weight regain after bariatric surgery💊 Published in Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology in 2021, cited by 8.
  7. A Women’s health perspective on managing obesity🚺 Published in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases in 2023, cited by 3.
  8. Pharmacotherapy causing weight gain and metabolic alteration in those with obesity and obesity‐related conditions: A review📑 Published in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, year of publication unspecified.
  9. Epidemiology of obesity among people with HIV🩺 Published in Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS in 2024, year of publication unspecified.
  10. Role of Reimbursement in the Delivery of Treatment for Obesity in Adults and Children💰 Published in Handbook of Obesity-Volume 2 in 2023, year of publication unspecified.