Jayantee Kalita | Neurology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jayantee Kalita | Neurology | Best Researcher Award

Professor & Head at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences | India

Prof. Jayantee Kalita is a highly accomplished neurologist and academic leader, globally recognized for her extensive research in infectious and vascular neurological disorders. With 509 scientific publications, 12,712 citations from 9,307 documents, and an impressive h-index of 57, she stands among the most influential neuroscientists in India and beyond. Her pioneering studies have advanced understanding of Japanese encephalitis, stroke, status epilepticus, and other major neurological diseases, shaping diagnostic and therapeutic approaches worldwide. A Fellow of multiple prestigious academies, including the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Indian Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology, the European Academy of Neurology, and the Royal College of Physicians, Prof. Kalita’s contributions bridge both clinical excellence and academic innovation. She has held leading academic roles at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, mentoring generations of neurologists and fostering cutting-edge research. Her work, supported by premier agencies such as the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Council of Science and Technology (U.P.), is published in top-tier journals including Neurology, Epilepsy Research, and the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Consistently listed among the top 2% of scientists in the world by Stanford University, Prof. Kalita combines research brilliance with a strong sense of social responsibility – actively engaging in community neurological health initiatives, rural outreach, and medical education – making her a leading figure in advancing neurological science and public health.

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Featured Publications

  • A., B., & C. (2025). Effect of high-rate repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on phonophobia and brainstem auditory evoked potential in migraine. Molecular Neurobiology.

  • A., B., C., D., & E. (2025). Circulating metabolomic changes in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: Correlation with clinico-radiological severity. Neurochemistry International.

  • A., B., C., D., & E. (2025). Effect of intravenous immunoglobulin or plasmapheresis in myasthenic crisis and worsening myasthenia gravis compared to without rescue treatment. Clinical Therapeutics.

  • A., B., C., D., …, & E. (2025). Outcome of cerebral venous thrombosis requiring mechanical ventilation. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

  • A., B., & C. (2025). Azathioprine-induced veno-occlusive hepatotoxicity in a patient with myasthenia gravis. Current Drug Safety.

Nicola Chinchella | Active Inference | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Nicola Chinchella | Active Inference | Best Researcher Award

PhD at University of Bologna | Italy

Nicola Chinchella is a PhD candidate in Cognitive Science and Psychology at the University of Bologna, specializing in cognitive modeling, advanced data analysis, and neuroimaging. His research focuses on understanding moral perception, emotional reactivity, and cognitive processes in digital and therapeutic contexts. He has co-authored several works, including studies on moral desensitization through social media exposure, virtual reality applications in cognitive behavioral therapy, and the perceptual aspects of depersonalization. Nicola previously worked as a Scientific Editor for the Charité NeuroScience Newsletter in Berlin and as a Laboratory Assistant Manager at Technische Universität Berlin, where he honed his skills in research coordination, academic writing, and team collaboration. He earned his master’s degree in Cognitive Science and Psychology from Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Florence, combining philosophical inquiry with empirical methods in psychology. His technical expertise covers computational modeling, statistics, machine learning, and deep learning, using tools such as R, Python, Matlab, and PyTorch. Nicola is known for his strong communication and project management skills, along with his commitment to interdisciplinary research and innovation. He is proficient in Italian and English, with working knowledge of German and Spanish. According to Google Scholar, his work has received 13 citations, with an h-index of 2, reflecting his growing influence and contributions to the field of cognitive and psychological sciences.

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Featured Publications

Ferroni, F., Arcuri, E., Ardizzi, M., Chinchella, N., Gallese, V., & Ciaunica, A. (2025). Lost in time and space? Multisensory processing of peripersonal space and time perception in people with frequent experiences of depersonalisation. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 78(6), 1177–1194.
Cited by: 7

Chinchella, N., & Hipólito, I. (2023). Substance addiction: Cure or care? Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences, 1–20.
Cited by: 6

Chinchella, N., & White, B. (2025). Enacting recovery: Virtual reality, active inference, and cognitive behavioural therapy for depression. Philosophical Psychology, 1–36.

Ferroni, F., Arcuri, E., Ardizzi, M., Chinchella, N., Gallese, V., & Ciaunica, A. (2023). Lost in time and space? Multisensory processing of peripersonal space and time perception in depersonalisation. PsyArXiv.