Greta Ahrens | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Greta Ahrens | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Best Researcher Award

Ärztin | Post Graduate at Asklepios Klinik St. Georg/ CAU University of Kiel | Germany

Mrs. Greta Ahrens is a dedicated physician currently advancing her specialization in trauma surgery, orthopedics, and sports orthopedics at Asklepios Klinik St. Georg in Hamburg, where she contributes to both clinical excellence and surgical innovation. With a strong foundation in human medicine from the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, she has developed a deep academic and practical interest in the complex mechanisms of musculoskeletal injuries and surgical trauma management. Dr. Ahrens’ early engagement in orthopedic education, including her leadership as the site director of AGA Students Kiel and her active role in restructuring teaching modules in orthopedics and trauma surgery at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, demonstrates her passion for advancing medical training and clinical teaching. Her research contributions include pioneering work on the effect of IL-17 and combined mechanical injury on meniscal tissue integrity in vitro, as well as clinical case studies addressing critical trauma interventions such as emergency thoracotomy during resuscitation, thoracic stab wounds, and combined thoraco-laparotomy following high-impact falls. These publications reflect her commitment to improving emergency trauma outcomes and her ongoing pursuit of translational insight from anatomical research to clinical application. As a member of the AGA Residents Steering Group and the “Patellofemoral” committee of the DKG, she plays an active role in shaping orthopedic and trauma surgical discourse. In addition to her scientific and clinical achievements, Dr. Ahrens serves as an instructor for AGA student courses and contributes to the Asklepios Medical School’s teaching initiatives, emphasizing her dedication to mentoring future surgeons. Her professional focus areas—polytrauma care, knee surgery, and emergency surgical interventions—highlight a clear commitment to excellence in patient care, scientific inquiry, and medical education, positioning her as an emerging leader in the evolving field of trauma and orthopedic surgery.

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Featured Publications:

Ahrens, G., Gellhaus, F., Weitkamp, J.-T., Behrendt, P., Cossais, F., Rolauffs, B., Grodzinsky, A. J., & Kurz, B. (2025). The effect of IL-17A and combined mechanical injury on meniscal tissue integrity in vitro. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(21), 7573.

Prof. Dr. Emiliano Schena | Bio-Mechanics | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Emiliano Schena | Bio-Mechanics | Outstanding Scientist Award

Professore Ordinario, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Italy

🧑‍🎓 Dr. Paola Saccomandi is a Full Professor at the School of Engineering, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM), Italy. Her research focuses on wearable systems, sensor design, and thermal treatment for cancer removal.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM), Italy, 2009📚 *Laurea Magistrale Degree (MS) in Biomedical Engineering*, UCBM, Italy, 2006📚 *Laurea Degree (BSc) in Biomedical Engineering*, UCBM, Italy, 2003

👨‍🔬 Experience

*Full Professor*, School of Engineering, UCBM, Italy, 2022-present🌟 *Adjunct Professor*, School of Engineering, Arkansas University Program in Rome, Italy, 2025-present🔬 *Researcher*, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy, 2023-present📚 *Scientific Responsible of UCBM Academy*, UCBM, Italy, 2024-present

🔍 Research Interest

*Wearable systems* for monitoring physiological parameters🔍 *Sensor design* for medical applications🔍 *Thermal treatment* for cancer remoDr. Paola Saccomandi is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her impressive record of interdisciplinary research, innovative contributions, and international collaborations. Her dedication to education and mentorship is also commendable. With some additional focus on translational research and public engagement, Dr. Saccomandi has the potential to make even more significant impacts in her field.val

Awards and Honors🏆

– ERC Starting Grant, LASER OPTIMAL project

📚 Publications 

1. NOTCH2NLC GGC intermediate repeat with serine induces hypermyelination and early Parkinson’s disease-like phenotypes in mice.
2. The Effects of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors on Neurogenesis.
3. Spatially informed clustering, integration, and deconvolution of spatial transcriptomics with GraphST.
4. Single-cell transcriptomics and surface epitope detection in human brain epileptic lesions identifies pro-inflammatory signaling.
5. APP Intracellular Domain Promotes Expression of LRRK2 Enabling a Feed-Forward Loop of Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s Disease

6. Laser Ablation: SElectivity and monitoRing for OPTImal tuMor removal- LASER OPTIMAL
7. Measurements of gas flow and thermo-hygrometric conditions in mechanical ventilation
8. Theoretical model and design of a device to reduce the influence of environmental factors on refractive surgery outcomes
9. Contrast analysis of x-ray radiographic images

Conclusion

Dr. Paola Saccomandi is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her impressive record of interdisciplinary research, innovative contributions, and international collaborations. Her dedication to education and mentorship is also commendable. With some additional focus on translational research and public engagement, Dr. Saccomandi has the potential to make even more significant impacts in her field.