Everett Magann | Health Professions | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. Everett Magann | Health Professions | Best Research Article Award

Research coordinator for MFM Fellowship | University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences | United States

Dr. Everett F. Magann is a distinguished physician, educator, and researcher in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine whose career spans both military and academic medicine, shaping the field of women’s health through clinical excellence, education, and groundbreaking research. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Carson Newman College before earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, followed by residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and dual fellowships in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. His professional path reflects a rare blend of service and scholarship, having risen to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve while leading departments at major naval medical centers and later advancing academic medicine as a professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. A prolific researcher with more than 467 peer-reviewed publications, 11,914 citations by 8,581 documents, and an h-index of 57, his work on amniotic fluid dynamics, high-risk pregnancy management, and ultrasound applications has influenced clinical guidelines and improved maternal and neonatal outcomes worldwide. His leadership has extended to innovations in surgical techniques, cesarean delivery outcomes, and telemedicine applications, ensuring equitable access to maternal care. Recognized with numerous honors for teaching, research, and clinical impact, including prestigious awards from national and international bodies, he continues to inspire future generations of physicians and researchers while shaping global standards in maternal-fetal medicine.

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Magann, E. F. (n.d.). Amniotic fluid index as an admission test may increase the incidence of cesarean section in a community hospital. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Meeting.

PHILIPPE LEFF | Health Professions | Lifetime Achievement Award

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Dr. PHILIPPE LEFF | Health Professions | Lifetime Achievement Award

Medico | INPer | Mexico

Dr. Philippe Leff Gelman is a distinguished medical scientist and neuroscientist from Mexico City with extensive expertise in neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, and clinical neuroscience, focusing on maternal mental health, addiction neurobiology, and perinatal neuroscience. Fluent in Spanish, English, and proficient in French, he earned his Medical Degree from UNAM, Mexico City, followed by a Master’s in Chemical Sciences (Biochemistry) at UNAM and a Doctorate in Medical Research from Instituto Politécnico Nacional, where he focused on biosynthetic precursors of endomorphin-like peptides. He completed postdoctoral studies in Cell Biology & Anatomy at the University of Miami and Behavioral Neuroscience at Boston University, training in neuronal protein synthesis and animal models of drug self-administration. Dr. Leff Gelman has held senior research positions at Instituto Nacional de Perinatología and Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría, contributed to vaccine development for opioid addiction, and served as a visiting professor internationally. His research integrates neuroendocrine regulation, maternal behavior, neurodevelopment, and addiction neuroscience, bridging molecular, behavioral, and clinical approaches. He has received multiple national and international awards, reflecting his global impact, mentorship, and sustained scientific leadership.

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Dr. Leff Gelman has authored numerous influential publications in international peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to neuroendocrinology, perinatal mental health, and addiction neuroscience. Key works include:

Leff-Gelman, P., Pellón-Díaz, G., Camacho-Arroyo, I., Palomera-Garfias, N., & Flores-Ramos, M. Neuroendocrine regulation and neural circuitry of parenthood: Integrating neuropeptides, brain receptors, and maternal behavior. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(18), 9007.

Leff, P., Chinchilla-Ochoa, D., Olivas-Peña, E., Granados-Cepeda, M. L., Trejo-Sánchez, K. C., & Farfán-Labonne, B. E. Cognitive dysfunction in systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 94(2), e70134.

Camacho-Arroyo, I., Flores-Ramos, M., Mancilla-Herrera, I., Cruz-Coronel, F. M., Farfán-Labonne, B., Jiménez-Aquino, L. E., et al. Alterations in adipokine levels are associated with human perinatal anxiety and depression. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(12), 4102.

Meza-Rodríguez, M. D. P., Leff-Gelman, P., et al. Serotonin, cortisol, and DHEA-S levels in anxious and depressive pregnant women living with HIV. BMC Psychology, 12, 563.