Mr Lucas Infantozzi Albertoni | Team Building and Team Management | Best Research Article Award

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Mr Lucas Infantozzi Albertoni | Team Building and Team Management | Best Research Article Award

Secretaria de Saúde Indígena | Brazil

Lucas Infantozzi Albertoni is a medical professional specializing in Indigenous health, with extensive experience working in multidisciplinary teams serving Indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon. He holds a medical degree from the Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto and completed postgraduate training in Indigenous Health at UNIFESP/UNASUS, as well as medical acupuncture. Over the years, he has contributed to major Indigenous health districts, including Vale do Javari and Rio Tapajós, where he supported clinical care, infectious disease control, and strategies to improve health outcomes in remote territories. His consultancy work spans respected organizations dedicated to Indigenous rights and public health, including the Centro de Trabalhos Indigenistas, the Observatório dos Direitos Humanos dos Povos Indígenas Isolados e de Recente Contato, and the Organização do Tratado de Cooperação Amazônica. He currently serves as a technical consultant in the national Indigenous health system, focusing on health protection for isolated and recently contacted peoples, mercury contamination, and environmental compensation programs. He is active in research groups within the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz and other national institutions, contributing to studies on environmental health and Indigenous epidemiology. His work reflects a commitment to strengthening equitable, culturally relevant healthcare and generating evidence to guide public policy.

Profiles:  ORCID

Featured Publications

Rodrigues, D., Albertoni, L., & Mendonça, S. B. M. (2020). Antes sós do que mal acompanhados: Contato e contágio com povos indígenas isolados e de recente contato no Brasil e desafios para sua proteção e assistência à saúde. Saúde e Sociedade. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0104-12902020200348

Dr. Marc Bertrand Dandji Saah | Team Building and Team Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Marc Bertrand Dandji Saah | Team Building and Team Management

University of Dschang | Cameroon

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications

Dandji Saah, M. B., Bello, I. S., Dangang Bossi, D. S., Tanguenan, F. L., & Zambou Ngoufack, F. (2024). Metabolic syndrome and related factors in Cameroonian women under contraceptive use. PLOS ONE. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309054

Dangang Bossi, D. S., Ganota, S.-V., Tambo Téné, S., Dandji Saah, M. B., Maffo Tazoho, G., Kemtsop, P. M., & Zambou Ngoufack, F. (2024). Impact of some treatments on improving the nutritional, phytochemical, antioxidant, and techno-functional properties of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) seed flours. Future Foods, 100442. DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2024.100442

Kenné Toussé, R., Dangang Bossi, D. S., Dandji Saah, M. B., Foko Kouam, E. M., Njapndounke, B., Tambo Tene, S., Kaktcham, P. M., Zambou Ngoufack, F., & Sarkar, T. (2024). Effect of Curcuma longa rhizome powder on metabolic parameters and oxidative stress markers in high-fructose and high-fat diet-fed rats. Journal of Food Biochemistry. DOI: 10.1155/2024/1445355

Dandji Saah, M. B. (2023). Syndrome métabolique: Une pression endémique chez les adultes. Generis Publishing.

Dangang Bossi, D. S., Dandji Saah, M. B., Njapndounké, B., & Zambou Ngoufack, F. (2023). Nutritional evaluation, oxidative indexes, and functional properties of Irish potatoes, eggs, and red kidney beans–based complementary food. The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 7(15), 20–30. DOI: 10.51745/najfnr.7.15.20-30

Lemogoum, D., Ngatchou, W., Van de Borne, P., Essola, B., Messomo, T., Dandji, M., Degaute, J. P., Leeman, M., & Hermans, M. P. (2021). Impact of sleep duration and quality on the burden of diabetes among urban and rural community dwellers in Cameroon. Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research. DOI: 10.11648/j.ccr.20210502.16

Mr. Williams Ampadu Oduro | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Williams Ampadu Oduro | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Akuapem North Municipal Assembly  |  Ghana

Williams A. Oduro is an environmental health and public health researcher with a strong academic foundation in Environmental Science (BSc) and Public Health (MPH) from the University of Ghana. His expertise lies in the intersection of environmental pollution, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), with particular emphasis on risk assessment, environmental monitoring, and sustainable remediation strategies. Over the past five years, he has developed extensive experience in environmental health and safety, conducting studies on pollution exposure, disease prevention, and healthcare-seeking behaviors. He has enhanced his expertise through advanced training, including certifications in project management, pandemic preparedness, e-waste management, and process plant operations. His research interests extend to geospatial analysis and hazard management, where he aims to integrate scientific innovation into sustainable health interventions. Recognized for his contributions, he has received professional training awards and actively collaborates in interdisciplinary projects that address environmental and public health challenges. With a growing record of research in WASH, occupational health, and environmental pollution, his future goals include advancing evidence-based strategies for public health resilience, environmental sustainability, and global health security. His work reflects a commitment to improving human well-being while addressing critical environmental issues that shape health outcomes.

Profile:  Google Scholar 

Featured Publications

Frimpong, S., & Oduro, W. A. (2025). Trend analysis of compensation-eligible work-related injuries among workers in the Tema Free Zones Enclave and heavy industrial area. Next Research, 100803.

Adom-Miah, I., Oduro, W. A., Appiah, D. B., & Nortey, T. (2025). Risk factors of preterm birth in Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge. Global Pediatrics, 11, 100247.

Appiah, D. B., Oduro, W. A., & Lardy, L. A. A. (2024). Healthcare-seeking behaviour for schistosomiasis-related signs and symptoms in Ghana’s capital.

Adom-Miah, I., Oduro, W. A., Nortey, T., & Appiah, D. (2025). Assessing risk factors for preterm birth at Ridge Hospital in Ghana’s capital. Global Pediatrics. Advance online publication.

Adom-Miah, I., Oduro, W. A., Appiah, D. B., & Nortey, T. (2025). Global Pediatrics.

Acquah, M. E., & Oduro, W. A. (2025). Determinants of postnatal depression among mothers seeking care at a district-level hospital.