Ariel Ramirez Cortes | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ariel Ramirez Cortes | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México | Mexico

Prof. Ariel Ramírez Cortes is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive training spanning undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies, primarily in health sciences, public health, and nursing research. He has consistently engaged in professional development through numerous specialized courses, workshops, seminars, and symposia, both nationally and internationally, covering topics from statistics and immunology to advanced medical care and research methodologies. His participation in conferences and interdisciplinary forums reflects a strong commitment to scientific exchange and collaboration. As an educator, he has taught a wide range of subjects, including anatomy, physiology, critical care nursing, and quantitative research methods, contributing significantly to the formation of future professionals. His profile is marked by a dedication to continuous learning, interdisciplinary integration, and the advancement of healthcare education. These qualities, combined with his active engagement in academic and research activities, position him as a strong and capable candidate for high-level professional recognition.

Profiles: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Arenas-Montaño, G., Hernández, E. A. G., Ramírez-Cortes, A., Rodríguez, E. A., & others. (2022). Gender-based violence and its prevention in university nursing areas. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 14(2), 246–252.

2. Trujillo, J. A., Cortes, A. R., & Guajardo, L. C. (2020). Estrategia para disminuir la prevalencia de síndrome metabólico en adolescentes con sobrepeso/obesidad. CuidArte, 6(11), 6–15.

3. Villaseñor, K. A. P., Cabrera, N. C., Rentería, M. L. J., & Cortes, A. R. (2020). Estudio cuali-cuantitativo sobre cómo perciben los estudiantes de pregrado en psicología sus conocimientos éticos profesionales. Revista Electrónica de Psicología Iztacala, 23(2).

4. Piñón-Zárate, G., Hernández-Téllez, B., Ramírez-Cortés, A., Jarquín-Yáñez, K., & others. (2025). Chitosan microparticles coupled with MAGE-AX and CpGs as a treatment for murine melanoma. Pharmaceutics, 17(7), 932.

5. Ramírez Cortes, A., Castell Rodríguez, A. E., Herrera Enrique, M., & others. (2025). Preparation of nanoparticles for evaluation of antitumor effect in a melanoma model. European Journal of Immunology, 54, 769.

Prof. Ariel Ramírez Cortes advances health sciences through research that strengthens public health, immunology, and evidence-based nursing practice. His commitment to interdisciplinary education and scientific collaboration fosters better-prepared healthcare professionals and contributes to improved population well-being.

Yuri Porto | Microbiologia | Best Review Paper Award

Dr. Yuri Porto | Microbiologia | Best Review Paper Award

Associate Researcher | Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso | Brazil

Dr. Yuri Duarte Porto is a postdoctoral researcher at the Federal University of Mato Grosso, specializing in microbiology, food microbiology, food science, biostatistics, and public health. He holds a Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, where his research focused on the occurrence and control of Salmonella spp. in native round fish farming and hybrid species, conducted in collaboration with Embrapa Agroindústria de Alimentos. He also earned a Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology, concentrating on the mycotoxicological and microbiological control of corn and wheat grains through ozone treatment, and has a postgraduate specialization in Applied Statistics, applying R programming for systematic reviews, content analysis, and lexicometry in veterinary and food science contexts. Professionally, Dr. Porto has contributed to leading research laboratories, including the Laboratory of Molecular Food Microbiology and the Laboratory of Meat, Fish, and Derivatives Technology, where he has developed and implemented methodologies to enhance food safety and public health outcomes. His work has been widely recognized in the scientific community, with numerous citations reflecting the impact of his research. Dr. Porto’s scholarly contributions have earned him multiple awards for excellence in research and presentations, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in veterinary and food sciences. His integrated expertise in microbiology, food safety, and statistical analysis positions him as a distinguished researcher, contributing significantly to both academic scholarship and applied practices in public health and food technology.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Trombete, F. M., Porto, Y. D., Freitas‐Silva, O., Pereira, R. V., Direito, G. M., & others. (2017). Efficacy of ozone treatment on mycotoxins and fungal reduction in artificially contaminated soft wheat grains. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 41(3), e12927.

2. Porto, Y. D., Trombete, F. M., Freitas-Silva, O., De Castro, I. M., Direito, G. M., & others. (2019). Gaseous ozonation to reduce aflatoxins levels and microbial contamination in corn grits. Microorganisms, 7(8), 220.

3. Trombete, F., Minguita, A., Porto, Y., Freitas-Silva, O., Freitas-Sá, D., Freitas, S., & others. (2016). Chemical, technological, and sensory properties of wheat grains (Triticum aestivum L) as affected by gaseous ozonation. International Journal of Food Properties, 19(12), 2739–2749.

4. Trombete, F. M., de Ávila Moraes, D., Porto, Y. D., Santos, T. B., Direito, G. M., & others. (2014). Determination of aflatoxins in wheat and wheat by-products intended for human consumption, marketed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 2(10), 671–674.

5. Porto, Y. D., Fogaca, F. H. S., Andrade, A. O., da Silva, L. K. S., Lima, J. P., da Silva, J. L., & others. (2022). Salmonella spp. in aquaculture: An exploratory analysis (integrative review) of microbiological diagnoses between 2000 and 2020. Animals, 13(1), 27.