Zhengqi Li | Oncology | Young Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Zhengqi Li | Oncology | Young Scientist Award

Attending at China-Japan Friendship Hospital, China

Dr. Li Zhengqi is a highly accomplished physician and clinical researcher specializing in gastrointestinal oncology and metabolic/bariatric surgery. With extensive clinical experience in advanced endoscopic procedures and laparoscopic surgeries, he is currently serving at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital. Dr. Li has a solid academic background, including a Master-Doctorate combined degree from Peking Union Medical College – Tsinghua University. His research spans early cancer detection, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and obesity-related interventions, with numerous publications and patents to his name.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Undergraduate Degree
    Zhengzhou University (Aug 2011 – Jul 2016)

    • First Prize, Zhengzhou University Outstanding Student Scholarship

    • Outstanding Graduate Award (2016)

    • First Prize, Henan Province College Student Science & Technology Competition

  • Graduate Degree
    Peking Union Medical College – Tsinghua University (Aug 2016 – Jun 2022)

    • Combined Master-Doctorate Program in Surgery, Major: Oncology (Gastrointestinal Tumor Endoscopic Treatment)

    • Advisor: Professor Wang Guiqi

    • National Scholarship for Graduate Students (2017)

    • Outstanding Graduate Student (2017, 2018, 2019)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Physician – Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center, General Surgery Dept., China-Japan Friendship Hospital (Aug 2022 – Present)

  • Oncology Physician – Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (Aug 2019 – Jun 2022)

  • Resident Physician –

    • Cancer Hospital, CAMS (Sep 2018 – Jun 2019)

    • Beijing Hospital (Sep 2016 – Aug 2018)

Certifications & Training:

  • Practicing Physician Certificate (2017)

  • Intermediate Physician Certificate (2024)

  • Beijing Resident Standardized Training (2019)

  • Phase II Specialized Oncology Training (2022)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Gastrointestinal oncology and endoscopic tumor treatment

  • Obesity and metabolic disorder interventions (e.g., bariatric surgery)

  • Early cancer screening (esophageal and salivary microbiota)

  • Minimally invasive surgical technologies

  • Clinical trials for cancer detection and prevention

Research & Academic Contributions

  • Clinical Experience:

    • Performed >8,000 gastroscopies and >6,000 colonoscopies

    • Skilled in ESD, EMR, and endoscopic hemostasis

    • Independently conducts laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures

  • Publications:

    • 18 SCI-indexed papers (5 in weight loss research; max impact factor: 25.7)

  • Principal Investigator:

    • Peking Union Medical College Doctoral Innovation Project

  • Academic Conferences:

    • Oral and poster presentations at major Chinese and international endoscopy and obesity congresses (2019–2024)

Patents

  1. Utility Model Patent: Transplant Stent and Delivery System (Patent No. ZL 2020 2 0856710.5)

  2. Invention Patent: Transplant Stent and Delivery System (Under Review)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • National Scholarship for Graduate Students (2017)

  • Outstanding Graduate Student of PUMC (2017, 2018, 2019)

  • Outstanding Graduate of Zhengzhou University (2016)

  • Multiple Excellent Poster Awards at national academic conferences

  • First Prize in Provincial Science and Technology Competition (Henan)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Li Zhengqi represents a new generation of clinician-scientists who bridge advanced surgical practice with impactful academic research. His commitment to gastrointestinal oncology, bariatric surgery, and innovative endoscopic techniques—backed by strong academic credentials and numerous accolades—positions him as a rising leader in his field.

Publications 📚

  1. 🧠 Esophageal Cancer Detection Trial
    🔬 Multicenter randomized clinical trial on early detection of esophageal cancer
    🏥 Institution: Cancer Hospital, CAMS
    📄 SCI Journal | 📈 Impact Factor: High

  2. 🦠 Salivary and Esophageal Microbiota in Early Cancer Screening
    🧫 Microbiome-based non-invasive screening study
    🧪 Focus: Biomarkers for gastrointestinal cancers
    📄 SCI Journal | 🧪 Experimental Research

  3. ⚖️ Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Outcomes (x5 papers)
    🩺 Endoscopic and surgical interventions for obesity
    📈 Impact Factor: Up to 25.7
    📄 SCI Journal | 🌍 Presented at World Obesity Congress (IFSO 2024)

  4. 🔍 Advanced GI Endoscopic Techniques: ESD & EMR Applications
    🩻 Clinical experience and outcomes from over 14,000 procedures
    🎯 Focus: Minimally invasive tumor resection
    📄 SCI Journal | 🥼 Clinical Research

  5. 🛡️ Endoscopic Hemostasis Innovations
    💡 New methods for managing GI bleeding
    🛠️ Patented techniques integrated into research
    📄 SCI Journal | ⚙️ Linked to Utility Patent

  6. 🧬 Transplant Stent and Delivery System (Patent-Related Study)
    🧪 Invention-based clinical application study
    🔒 Patent No: ZL 2020 2 0856710.5
    📄 SCI Journal (Under review) | 🚀 Translational Research

 

 

 

 

Venkatraman Pitchaikannu | Radiotherapy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Venkatraman Pitchaikannu | Radiotherapy | Best Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Fellow at Banaras Hindu University, India

Dr. P. Venkatraman is a distinguished Medical Physicist with extensive expertise in radiation protection, dosimetry, and medical physics research. Holding a Ph.D. in Medical Physics from Bharathiar University (2013-2018), his research contributions span across nanodosimetry, radiation detectors, and innovative treatments in oncology, including novel approaches to COVID-19 treatment. He has received numerous awards, including the AMPI Meritorious Medical Physicist Award (2022) and the AFOMP Young Achiever Award (2024). Dr. Venkatraman has served in key academic and research roles, contributing to the field through teaching, research, and clinical applications. His innovative work in radiation therapy and detection technology has earned him recognition both in India and internationally. 🌟🩻📚

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Medical Physics – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2013-2018)
  • M.Sc. in Medical Physics – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2011-2013)
  • B.Sc. in Physics – Jamal Mohammed College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2008-2011)

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Venkatraman has a diverse and impactful professional journey in medical physics, spanning academic, clinical, and research roles. He is currently a Teaching Medical Physicist at Bharathidasan University and a Mentor at the International Commission on Radiation Protection (TG 126). He has also worked as a Clinical Research Scientist and Principal at Harshamitra Super Specialty Cancer Center (2021-2022) and Head of the Department at Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (2019). Additionally, Dr. Venkatraman has served as an Assistant Professor and Innovation Member in applied sciences at the same institution. He is involved in cutting-edge research, including developing Monte Carlo simulations for kilo voltage arc treatments and establishing advanced radiation protection laboratories. His clinical experience includes working with advanced equipment like Varian Trilogy and HDR brachytherapy systems. He has also played a pivotal role in global initiatives, including research into innovative treatments for COVID-19. 🏥🎓💡

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Venkatraman’s research focuses on medical physics, nanodosimetry, radiation protection, and treatment technologies. He has pioneered work in radiation detectors, with a special interest in developing novel instruments like the Nanodosimeter and COVID X, as well as exploring whole lung irradiation for COVID-19 treatment. His research interests also extend to radiation dosimetry in cancer treatment, specifically in advanced techniques like 3DCRT, IMRT, and RapidArc VMAT. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and has been a reviewer for several renowned publications. 🌍🔬🧑‍🔬

Awards and Recognitions 🏆

  • PN Krishnamoorthy Memorial AFOMP Young Achiever Award 2024
  • AMPI Meritorious Medical Physicist Award (2022)
  • Patent Appreciation Award (2021) for “Efficient Instrument to Detect Ions”
  • AFOMP Best Poster Presentation Award (2017)
  • Dr. M.S. Agarwal Young Investigator Award (2019)
  • Dr. R.K. Borkotoky Best Research Paper Award (2019)
  • Visiting Fellowships for participation in international workshops and summer schools in Europe. 🌟🏆🎖️

Publications 📚

  • Venkatraman Pitchaikannu, Lalit M Aggarwal, Sunil Choudhary, “Carbon-based brilliance: a novel approach to renewable energy in radiotherapy centers,” Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 200(11-12), 2024, 1189–1196.
  • Premkumar Sellan, Manigandan Selvan, Abida Perveen, Din Nasrud, Sakthivel Chandrasekar, Pitchaikannu Venkatraman, Devaraj Nataraj, Byung Seong Bae, Damian Chinedu Onwudiwe, Lei Wei, “Preparation of bismuth-doped CsPbBr3 perovskite single crystals for X-ray and gamma-ray sensing applications,” Material Advances, 2024, 5, 6309.
  • Sougoumarane Dashnamoorthy, Ebenezar Jeyasingh, Karthick Rajamanickam, Venkatraman Pitchaikannu, Kathiresan Nachimuthu, “Dosimetric and radiobiological advantages from deep inspiration breath-hold and free breath technique for left-sided breast radiation using 3DCRT, IMRT, and Rapid arc methods – A complete assessment,” Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 200(13), 2024, 1274–1293.
  • Boopathi M, Khanna D, Venkatraman P, Sahay J, Sureka CS, Raju V, Aggarwal LM, Choudhary S., “Fabrication and Characterization of Beam Quality Phantom for External Beam Radiotherapy,” Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2024, 21:93-101.
  • M. Boopathi, D. Khanna, P. Mohandass, P. Venkatraman, “A dosimetric comparison of split and open X-jaw methods in volumetric modulated arc therapy for extended target volumes of head and neck cancer,” Oncology and Radiotherapy, 18(4), 2024: 001-005.
  • P. Venkatraman, Rajisha Rajan, CS Sureka, LC Nehru, “Synthesis and fabrication of HAp from fish scale waste to develop bone equivalent phantom,” Nuclear and Particle Physics Proceedings, V336–338A, 2023, 54-61.
  • M. Boopathi, D. Khanna, P. Venkatraman, R Varshini, C. S. Sureka, S. Pooja, “Fabrication and Dosimetric Characteristics of Silicon Elastomer-Based Bolus Using External Beam Radiotherapy,” Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 24(1), 141-147, 2023.
  • M. Boopathi, D. Khanna, P. Venkatraman, R Varshini, S.Pooja, “Assessment of ion recombination and polarization correction factors for small and large field size of photon beams,” Oncology and Radiotherapy, 17(9), 2023: 268-286.