Prof. Martin Deahl | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Library | United Kingdom

Prof. Martin Deahl has been recognized throughout his distinguished career with numerous prestigious honours and awards that reflect his excellence in research, clinical practice, teaching, and public service. As an undergraduate at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College, he received the Senior Scholarship in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, the Herbert Patterson Prize in Biochemistry, the Slot Prize in Biochemistry, the Hungarian Prize in General Practice, the Jackson-Burrows Prize in Orthopaedics, the Joy and David Long Prize in Medicine, the Wheelwrights Prize in Paediatrics, and a Distinction in Medicine in his final MB.BS, all between 1980 and 1983. His postgraduate recognition includes the Denis Hill Prize in Psychiatry (1988) awarded for research excellence by the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. Other significant accolades include an M.R.C. Travel Scholarship (1982), a commendation from the Chief Constable of British Transport Police for extraordinary public service during the King’s Cross fire (1988), Gulf War and Iraq campaign medals, the Liberation of Kuwait Medal, Freedom of the City of London, the Citizens Charter Award from the Department of Health for pioneering psychiatric service development, and repeated recognition as Best Teacher of Medicine (1994–2000). He has also received the Territorial Decoration, the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service (2005), Bronze and Silver UK National Clinical Excellence Awards (2002, 2007, renewed 2012), and, most notably, the Royal College of Psychiatrists President’s Medal in 2012 for outstanding services to psychiatry.

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Deahl, M. (2025). Psychological trauma and the law…post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or post-traumatic disorders (PTDs)? Is PTSD still fit for purpose? Medicine, Science and the Law.

Deahl, M. (2024). Are we selecting the right medical students? Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.

Gwata, D., Ventriglio, A., Hughes, P., & Deahl, M. (2024). Structural inequalities, knife crime: A qualitative study. International Journal of Social Psychiatry.

Gwata, D., Ventriglio, A., Hughes, P., & Deahl, M. (2024). Youth violence and knife crime in ethnic minorities in the UK: A review of the literature. International Journal of Social Psychiatry.

Deahl, M., & Foster, P. (2024, December). Mr Bates and the post office: The implications of the UK post office scandal for the taxonomy of trauma. JRSM Open.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenliang Chen | Clinical medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenliang Chen, Shanxi Medical University, China

Dr. Wenliang Chen completed his Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine at Shanxi Medical University in 1996. He further pursued a Master’s degree in General Surgery at the same institution, graduating in 2002. To deepen his expertise, he obtained a Doctor of Medicine in General Surgery from the prestigious Chinese PLA General Hospital in 2023. His academic journey reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing surgical knowledge and practices, supported by specialized training in Surgical ICU and Gastrointestinal Surgery at leading hospitals in China and the USA.

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Education 🎓

Experience 💼

Dr. Chen’s career spans more than 20 years, beginning as a General Surgeon at the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University. His experience includes advanced surgical training at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital and Peking University People’s Hospital. Additionally, he gained international insights as a Visiting Scholar at Duke University Medical Center and The Ohio State University. Since 2015, he has been a prominent figure in gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgeries. His dedication to patient care and academic mentorship has greatly contributed to the institution’s medical excellence.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenliang Chen has earned numerous accolades for his contributions to the field of surgery. His pioneering efforts in obesity and diabetes surgery in Shanxi Province and his successful laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease have established him as a surgical innovator. Furthermore, his active roles in national and provincial medical committees, including the Colorectal Cancer Committee and the Gastrointestinal Surgery Committee, exemplify his leadership and dedication to medical advancement.

Research Focus 🔎

Dr. Chen’s research primarily focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. He has led significant studies, notably as Principal Investigator on the regulatory mechanism of LncRNA PVT1 in gastric cancer proliferation and invasion. His interest in minimally invasive surgeries has led to advancements in laparoscopic techniques, benefiting patient recovery and surgical outcomes. His dedication to translational research has strengthened the clinical application of innovative treatments, contributing to the advancement of gastrointestinal oncology and metabolic disease management.

Publication Top Notes

📄 Innovative Approaches to Managing Postoperative Complications in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Scoping Review (2024) | 🏛 Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A | 🔗 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2024.0227

📄 Oxidative stress-related patterns determination for establishment of prognostic models, and characteristics of tumor microenvironment infiltration (2022) | 🏛 Frontiers in Surgery | 🔗 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1013794

📄 Peritumoral tertiary lymphoid structure and tumor stroma percentage predict the prognosis of patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer (2022) | 🏛 Frontiers in Immunology | 🔗 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.962056

📄 Efficacy and safety of over-the-scope clips for colorectal leaks and fistulas: a pooled analysis (2022) | 🏛 Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies | 🔗 DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2021.2010218

📄 LncRNA SNHG6 inhibits autophagy of gastric carcinoma cells via PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway (2022) | 🏛 American Journal of Translational Research | 🔗 PMID: 35702105

📄 The Role of lncRNA PVT1 and hsa-miR-30a-3p in the Development of Gastric Cancer (2022) | 🏛 Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science | 🔗 PMID: 35414508

📄 Laparoscopy for Hepatolithiasis: Biliary Duct Exploration with Primary Closure Versus T-Tube Drainage (2020) | 🏛 Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques | 🔗 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2020.0081

📄 A Comparison of the Relative Safety and Efficacy of Laparoscopic Choledochotomy with Primary Closure and Endoscopic Treatment for Bile Duct Stones in Patients with Cholelithiasis (2020) | 🏛 Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques | 🔗 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0775

Martin Deahl | Medicine | Best Researcher Award