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

     

Tiantian Zhang | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Tiantian Zhang | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tiantian Zhang, Fudan University, China

Dr. Tiantian Zhang is a dedicated researcher in the field of public health, specializing in the construction of public health systems and proactive health technologies within the context of medical health big data. Currently serving as a Youth Researcher at the School of Public Health at Fudan University since October 2023, she brings an academic background with a Master’s and Doctorate in Management, focusing on social medicine and health management from Fudan University. She has contributed significantly to over 38 publications, with many in high-impact journals, particularly in health policy, public health emergency responses, and chronic disease prevention. Her research also covers the intersection of technology, public health, and healthcare systems. She has been involved in various research projects and has received substantial funding for her work. Dr. Zhang’s academic journey includes postdoctoral research and entrepreneurial experience in management science and data science. Additionally, she is a key member of national projects on public health and disease prevention.

 

Publication Profile

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Academic Background 🎓📚

Dr. Tiantian Zhang pursued her graduate studies at Fudan University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Management with a focus on Social Medicine and Health Administration from September 2016 to June 2018. 🏫🎓 She continued her academic journey at Fudan, completing a PhD in Management in the same field from June 2018 to June 2021. 🔬 Her doctoral research contributed to advancing public health management and policy, further establishing her expertise in healthcare systems and social medicine. Dr. Zhang’s academic foundation laid the groundwork for her current work in public health and health data research. 🌟📊

 

Professional and Visiting Scholar Experience 💼🌍

Dr. Tiantian Zhang has held various esteemed positions in her career. Since October 2023, she has been serving as a Youth Researcher at Fudan University, focusing on Health Management. 🏫🧑‍🔬 From June 2021 to September 2023, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Fudan University, specializing in Public Policy. 📜🔍 Additionally, since September 2017, Dr. Zhang has been the founder and legal representative of Shanghai Haiyu Information Technology Co., Ltd., where she applies her expertise in Management Science and Data Science. 💻📊 Her diverse roles reflect her commitment to advancing healthcare and policy through innovation. 🌟

 

Research Achievements and Contributions 📚🏆

Dr. Tiantian Zhang, a Youth Researcher at Fudan University’s School of Public Health, has made significant contributions to healthcare management research. She has co-authored 9 policy briefs, receiving positive feedback from top political leaders, including members of the Central Political Bureau. 👩‍🔬✨ She has led a National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project and 7 provincial projects, while also contributing to major national R&D initiatives. Her research includes 37 published papers, 8 of which are in high-impact journals (SCI/SSCI, JCR-Q1), with a total impact factor of 68.5. 📝📊 Dr. Zhang has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Shanghai Decision-Making Advisory Research Awards and the Shanghai Youth Medal. 🏅

 

Academic Positions and Editorial Roles 📚🌟

Dr. Tiantian Zhang holds several prestigious academic roles. She is a Youth Elite Talent for the Shanghai Municipal Government Decision-Making Consulting Research Base (2024–2026) and an expert in Shanghai’s healthcare reform (2022–2025). 🏅 She serves on the Youth Committee of the Shanghai Medical Association’s Health Management Branch and is a director of the Chinese Medicine Informatics Society. 🩺 Additionally, she contributes to several academic journals, including Chinese Hospital Management and Chinese Public Health Management, where she holds youth editorial board positions. ✍️ She is also involved in writing and editing key publications, including the fifth edition of Health Management and the Blue Book on Proactive Health and Healthy Aging. 📖

 

Research Focus

Dr. Tiantian Zhang’s research focuses on public health management, health policy, and health data science. She is particularly interested in the intersection of healthcare system development and technology for proactive health and aging. 🏥 Her work includes studies on health equity, air pollution, dyslipidemia, and disease prevention, and she frequently contributes to research on health disparities and socioeconomic factors affecting public health. 🌍 Additionally, she explores health management practices and decision-making frameworks for improving healthcare services, with a strong emphasis on government regulation and community-based health interventions. 📊

 

Publication Top Notes  

  • Association of circadian syndrome with risk of hyperuricemia among middle-aged and older adults in China – 2025 🕰️,
  • Research on government regulation methods for the spatial layout of retail pharmacies – 2024 🏪
  • Prevalence of dyslipidemia and associated factors in sedentary occupational population from Shanghai – 2024 ⚖️,
  • Global Justice Index Report 2023 – 2024 🌍, Cited by: 2 📑.
  • Association of long-term exposure to air pollutants with sensory impairment in middle-aged and elderly adults – 2024 🌫️
  • Equity analysis of older adult resource allocation in China – 2024 💼
  • Development of an assessment tool for designated medical institutions in China – 2024 💻
  • Association of indoor solid fuel use and long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 with sarcopenia in China – 2023 🌫️, Cited by: 10 📑.
  • Global Justice Index Report 2022 – 2023 🌍, Cited by: 7 📑.