Ms. Micaela Dugan | Neurology | Best Researcher Award

University of Michigan Medical School | United States

Ms. Micaela Dugan demonstrates outstanding research versatility, engaging in both clinical and basic science projects with methodological rigor. With 23 citations, 9 documents, and an h-index of 3, her peer-reviewed publications, correspondence in high-impact journals, and national presentations underscore her scientific credibility. Leadership roles in community health, harm reduction, and advocacy highlight her dedication to translating research into societal impact. Areas for improvement include expanding multi-center collaborations, pursuing longitudinal studies, and strengthening grant-writing experience to support independent research. Her future research potential is significant, particularly in perioperative care, pain management, and substance use interventions, where she can integrate clinical insights with translational approaches to improve patient outcomes. Overall, Ms. Dugan’s combination of rigorous scientific training, productive scholarship, and proactive leadership positions her as an exemplary candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her ongoing dedication to advancing both knowledge and community health ensures she will continue making transformative contributions to medicine and research.

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Featured Publications

Dugan, M. Q. (2025). Antiseizure medication discontinuation: A mixed-methods exploration of factors considered by patients when approaching decision-making. Epilepsy Research.