Gian Marco Prucher | Medicine | Research Excellance Award

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Mr. Gian Marco Prucher | Medicine | Research Excellance Award

Consultant Oral | AUSL Bologna | Italy

Mr. Gian Marco Prucher highly skilled oral and maxillofacial, head and neck surgeon with extensive expertise in oncologic, reconstructive, orthognathic, salivary gland, trauma, and microsurgical procedures, known for contributions across major trauma, research, and teaching hospitals in Europe. Recognized for minimally invasive salivary gland surgery, CAD/CAM-guided reconstruction, and advanced head and neck oncology, this surgeon integrates precision techniques with technological innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration. Their academic foundation includes comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental-technology training, supported by specialized certifications in orthognathic surgery, microsurgery, sinus surgery, and sentinel node biopsy. Professional experience spans consultant and senior clinical fellow roles within high-volume centers, contributing to trauma care, complex reconstruction, and surgical education. Research focuses on improving outcomes through digital planning, microsurgical reconstruction, perioperative modeling, and global surgery collaborations, with publications, international presentations, and leadership in major clinical studies. Their work has 1,022 citations across 843 documents, with 21 publications and an h-index of 13.

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Featured Publications 

Prucher, G. M. (2010). Endoscopic treatment of frontoethmoidal mucopyocele. Italian Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery.

Profeta, A. C., & Prucher, G. M. (2015). Bioactive glass in periodontal surgery and implant dentistry. Dental Materials Journal.

Kalra, A., & Prucher, G. M. (2019). Core needle biopsies in neck lumps. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

COVIDSurg Collaborative. (2021). Head & neck cancer surgery during COVID-19. Cancer.

Prucher, G. M. (2025). Conformational reconstruction in head & neck bone cancer. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

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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Featured Publication 

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.