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.

 

Artee Gandhi | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr  Artee Gandhi |  Health Professions |  Best Researcher Award

Physician at  University of Texas at Houston Medical School Doctor of Medicine ,  United States

Dr. Artee Gandhi is a distinguished pediatric anesthesiologist and pain management specialist with over two decades of experience in clinical care, research, and medical education. She currently serves as the Medical Director of Pediatric Pain Management at Cook Children’s Healthcare System in Fort Worth, Texas, and holds academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at Texas Christian University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Profile:

Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Texas at Houston Medical School (1995-1999)
  • B.A. in Psychology – University of Dallas (1991-1995)

Medical Training:

  • Pediatric Pain Management Fellowship – Stanford University, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
  • Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship – Stanford University, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
  • Anesthesiology Residency – University of Missouri at Kansas City, St. Luke’s Hospital
  • Pediatrics Residency – University of Missouri at Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Hospital
  • Medical Acupuncture for Physicians – UCLA

Professional Experience:

  • Medical Director, Pediatric Pain Management & Pediatric Anesthesiologist – Cook Children’s Healthcare System (2009-Present)
  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences – Texas Christian University School of Medicine (2022-Present)
  • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics – University of North Texas Health Science Center (2017-Present)
  • Former Clinical Faculty – Stanford University, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

Certifications & Licensure:

  • Board Certified in Anesthesiology & Pediatrics
  • Licensed in Missouri, Texas, and California
  • PALS, BLS, and ACLS Provider

Honors & Awards:

  • Endowed Chair – Center for Pain Management and Integrative Therapies (2018-2022)
  • Cook Children’s Physician Network Service Award (2021)
  • Top Doctor – Fort Worth Magazine & 360 Magazine (Multiple Years)
  • Integrative Oncology Scholars Program – University of Michigan, funded by the National Cancer Institute
  • Research Mentor – University of North Texas Health Science Cente

Research & Leadership Roles:

  • Chairperson, Cook Children’s Hospital Wide Pain Committee & Opioid Stewardship Committee
  • Member, Fort Worth Safe Communities Drug Abuse & Overdose Prevention Task Force
  • Board Member, PRECISION Pain Registry & Trinity Valley School Campus Life Committee
  • Moderator, Chronic & Acute Pain Management Conferences

Professional Memberships:

  • American Society of Anesthesiology
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Society of Pediatric Anesthesia & Pediatric Pain Medicine
  • International Association for the Study of Pain

Publication Top Notes:

Baastrup’s Disease in Pediatric Gymnasts
A.A. Ali, B.M. Jacobs, A. Gandhi, M.R. Brooks
Children, 2022 | Open Access | 2 Citations