Miguel Angel Rodríguez Cabello -Medicine and Health Sciences – Best Researcher Award

Miguel Angel Rodríguez Cabello -Medicine and Health Sciences – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Miguel Angel Rodríguez Cabello distinguished academic and researcher in the field Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed several postgraduate programmes at CEU and Cardenal Herrera University from October 2018 to July 2019, including expertise in Medical Direction and Health Services Management, Medical Direction and Management of Clinical Units, Quality Medical Management, and Leadership and Directing Skills in Health. Additionally, he earned a Certificate of Da Vinci System Training as a Console Surgeon on 16th October 2017, at EU Direct: IRCAD in Strasbourg, France. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical, Medical, and Assistance Management at CEU and Cardenal Herrera University. He participated in the Salzburg ESU Weill Cornell Seminar in Masterclass in Urology in Salzburg, Austria, from 9th to 15th July 2017, earning 37 DFP credits from the Austrian Chamber of Physicians. He is a member of EU-ACME, the European Board of Urology (EBU), and the European Association of Urology (EAU).

He completed a hands-on training course on Laparoscopy and Endourology, accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, earning 24 European CME credits from 31st January to 3rd February 2017 in Cáceres, Spain. He also participated in the European Training in Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills (E-BLUS) on 13th March 2016 at the 31st Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology in Munich, Germany, under Dr. J. Palou. He became a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (F.E.B.U.) after passing the EBU Written Examination on 14th November 2014 with a qualification of 8, and the EBU Oral Examination on 6th June 2015 in Brussels, Belgium, with a successful qualification of 7/9.

He completed a postgraduate programme on expertise in Urological Ultrasound at the University of Zaragoza during the VI Course 2015–2016. He holds a Diploma in Design and Statistics and a Master’s Degree in Research Methodology from Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (Spain). Additionally, he completed a postgraduate programme on expertise in Statistics Applied to Health Sciences at UNED during the 2012-2013 academic year, earning an outstanding qualification and 20 ECTS credits (500 hours).

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, awarded on 9th June 2023, with his thesis receiving an Outstanding qualification with Cum Laude mention by unanimity. He also earned two Postgraduate Diplomas in 2023 from Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona: one in Systematic Review of Studies: Meta-Analysis and Evaluation Tests, and another in Systematic Review of Studies: Synthesis of Information. In March 2023, he completed the Aquablation Therapy Training Programme, receiving a Certificate of Completion from Procept BioRobotics. He holds a Master’s Degree in Research Methodology: Design and Statistics in Health Sciences from Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, which he completed between 2017 and 2021. Additionally, he completed the Rezūm Procedure Healthcare Practitioner Training in August 2020, acknowledged by Boston Scientific. His academic achievements also include a Diploma in Design and Statistics and a Master in Research Methodology from Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, obtained between 2016 and 2020. Furthermore, he holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical, Medical, and Care Management.

 

Work Experience

He has been working as a Physician Specialist in Urology at University Hospital La Moraleja in Madrid since May 2015 and as a Physician Specialist in Urology and Infertility at OVOCLINIC in Madrid since September 2021. Previously, he was a resident at the Urology Department of University Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid, Spain, from May 2010 to May 2015, and worked as a General Physician at Company Medycsa, Calle Valentín Beato 5, Madrid, between 2009 and 2010. He completed a Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urological Surgery at Saint Augustin Clinic, Bordeaux (France) from September to November 2014 and participated in the Salzburg ESU Weill Cornell Seminar in Masterclass in Urology, organised by the European Association of Urology, European School of Urology (ESU), and Weill Cornell Medicine, earning 37 DFP credits from the Austrian Chamber of Physicians in Salzburg, Austria, from 9th to 15th July 2017. From 2010 to 2014, he was a Professor of Urology at CTO Medicina, delivering 180 hours of lectures under the direction of Dr. Roberto Garcia Leal. He supervised residents during their incorporation into the Department of Urology and provided education and oversight to students of the Medicine Degree at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria as well as to residents of Gynecology.

From 2020 to 9th June 2023, he was a Ph.D. student in Medicine and Surgery at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, where he studied the diagnostic validity of predictive models in prostate cancer using the Prostate Imaging and Data Reporting System version 2 (PIRADSv2) and PSA density. Since 2023, he has been the principal investigator of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the effect of a probiotic on urinary tract microbiota in women with recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI), study code IC-HULM-007-23, known as the PROBUTI study. Since 2021, he has been an independent technical evaluator of research projects, R+D+I, and technological innovation. He is currently the principal investigator in the Prostate Imaging using MRI +/- contrast Enhancement (PRIME) study at University College London (UCL), which assesses whether bi-parametric MRI is non-inferior to multi-parametric MRI in diagnosing clinically significant prostate cancer. Additionally, he actively collaborates as the principal investigator in the phase 3 clinical trial E.mbrace Amendment 2 VAC52416 (JNJ-78901563 [ExPEC9V]), a study aimed at assessing the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of vaccination with ExPEC9V in preventing invasive extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli disease in adults aged 60 years and older with a history of urinary tract infection in the past two years.

His ongoing research projects include a comparative study between multiparametric magnetic resonance systems of 1.5 and 3 Teslas using the PIRADS version 2 classification in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (registered under number 40/2021); a cross-sectional study of PSA density assessment and multiparametric resonance as predictors of prostate cancer (registered under number 39/2021); and the evaluation of the Oncotype Dx genetic test in therapeutic decisions for low-risk prostate cancer, a multicenter study (registered under number 29/2021). From 2020 to the present, he has been conducting research on predictive models and validation of diagnostic tests in prostate cancer, focusing on multiparametric prostate MRI and fusion prostate biopsy as part of his PhD at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Between 2018 and 2019, he actively collaborated in the RITUMAN study, a multicenter and coordinated study on the management of patients with recurrent urinary tract infections. From 2016 to 2017, he contributed to the PREVENT-LIT study, which focused on the management of patients with urolithiasis. From 2011 to 2013, he participated in the EMPARO-CU study, a multicenter and coordinated study examining the care process and outcomes in a cohort of patients diagnosed with urological cancer (bladder and prostate).

 

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Giganti F, Ng A, Asif A, Chan VW, Rossiter M, Nathan A, Khetrapal P, Dickinson L,
    Punwani S, Brew-Graves C, Freeman A, Emberton M, Moore CM, Allen C,
    Kasivisvanathan V; PRIME Quality Improvement Group. Global Variation in Magnetic
    Resonance Imaging Quality of the Prostate. Radiology. 2023 Oct;309(1):e231130. doi:
    10.1148/radiol.231130. PMID: 37815448. Contributor.
  • Miguel Angel Rodríguez Cabello, Santiago Méndez Rubio, Juan Luis Sanz Miguelañez,
    Alvaro Moraga Sanz, Carolina Aulló González, Arturo Platas Sancho. Prevalence and
    grade of malignancy differences with respect to the area of involvement in
    Curriculum Vitae
    Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Cabello
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    multiparametric resonance imaging of the prostate in the diagnosis of prostate
    cancer using the PI-RADS version 2 classification. World J Urol. 2023 May 30. DOI:
    10.1007/s00345-023-04466-0.
  • Cabello, R., Mendez Rubio, S., Sanz Miguelanez, J. L., Vazquez Alba, D., Moraga Sanz, A.,
    & Platas Sancho, A. (2023, February). The importance of the location of the PI-RADS
    lesion within the prostate as a predictive variable of malignant degree. In EUROPEAN
    UROLOGY (Vol. 83, pp. S432-S432). RADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM,
    NETHERLANDS: ELSEVIER.
  • Rodríguez Cabello MA, Méndez Rubio S, Platas Sancho A, Carballido Rodríguez J.
    Diagnostic evaluation and incorporation of PSA density and the prostate imaging
    and data reporting system (PIRADS) version 2 classification in risk-nomograms for
    prostate cancer. World J Urol. 2022 Oct;40(10):2439-2450. doi: 10.1007/s00345-022-
    04118-9. Epub 2022 Aug 8. PMID: 35941245.
  • Rodríguez Cabello, M.A., Méndez Rubio, S., Moraga Sanz, A., Sanz Miguelañez, J.L.,
    Vázquez Alba, D., Aulló González, C., Platas Sancho, A. Comparative study between
    1.5 and 3 Tesla multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging systems using the
    PIRADS version 2 classification in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Arch-Esp-Urol
    2022;75(4):330–8.
  • Garrido-Abad P, Rodriguez-Cabello MÁ, Platas-Sancho A. Steinstrasse following
    extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Arch Esp Urol. abril de 2021;74(3):363-4.
    PMID: 33818435.

Diptanshu Gaur- Development Economics – Best Researcher Award

Diptanshu Gaur- Development Economics

Dr. Diptanshu Gaur distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Development Economic .He  currently working on inequalities in educational achievements by exploring the role of individual capabilities and cultural capital in improving the outcomes.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He completed his academic journey with a Ph.D. in Management from the Indian Institute of Management Rohtak in 2023. Prior to his doctoral studies, he pursued a Master of Commerce (M.Com) in Economic Administration at the P.G School of Commerce, University of Rajasthan, from 2014 to 2016. He laid the groundwork for his academic pursuits with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in Economic Administration and Financial Management from Commerce College, University of Rajasthan, which he attained from 2011 to 2014.

He has been actively contributing to academic literature with his research endeavors. His publications span various topics, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise. For instance, in a collaborative effort with colleagues, he explored the dynamics of educational achievement disparities, delving into the impact of individual capabilities and social identities. Another notable contribution lies in the realm of sustainable waste management, where he co-authored a guide tailored to emerging economies. Furthermore, his research extends to areas like education policies, COVID-19 stimulus packages, technology-driven responsiveness during crises, and the application of netnography in digital government research. His work reflects a commitment to addressing contemporary challenges and advancing knowledge in diverse fields, ranging from management and economics to education and technology.

 

 Conferences/Workshops

He actively participated in several prestigious international conferences, where he presented his research findings on critical socio-economic issues. At the 1st PAN IIT International Management Conference in 2018, hosted by IIT Roorkee, he discussed the growth of Indian business communities and families from an institution-based perspective. Subsequently, at the Human Development & Capabilities Association Conference in 2019, held at University College London, he examined the inequality of opportunities in educational achievements, focusing on the influence of individuals’ social networks. The following year, he presented at the 7th PAN IIM World Management Conference in 2019, organized by IIM Rohtak, shedding light on inequalities in educational achievements and the impact of individuals’ social relationships. Furthermore, his engagement continued at the Human Development & Capabilities Association Conference in 2020, held in Auckland, New Zealand, where he further explored the pervasive issue of inequalities within society. Through his active involvement in these conferences, he demonstrated a commitment to advancing scholarly discourse and addressing pressing societal challenges.

 

Academic Projects

He undertook various academic projects, showcasing his commitment to practical research and societal impact. In 2021, under the auspices of the Government of Haryana, he conducted an oxygen supply audit at PGIMS, Rohtak, contributing to the healthcare infrastructure’s efficiency and preparedness. Additionally, he evaluated the PRASHAD Scheme in 2021, commissioned by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, to assess its effectiveness in promoting tourism and cultural heritage. Furthermore, in 2017, he collaborated with the Jammu & Kashmir Police to study public confidence in policing, aiming to enhance law enforcement strategies and community relations. Through these projects, he demonstrated his ability to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, fostering positive change and informed policymaking.

Administrative Experience

He has amassed a diverse range of experiences across entrepreneurship, academia, teaching, and administrative roles, showcasing his versatility and dedication to various endeavors. As the founder of Bliss The Unisex Salon Chain since 2021, and co-founder of MohThe Eternal Dhaga since 2022, he demonstrates his entrepreneurial acumen and leadership in the business sector. Additionally, his academic engagements include teaching courses on Macroeconomics at Birla Institute of Management Technology in 2024, Financial Markets at Jindal Global Business School in 2023, and Indian Economy & Culture to underprivileged Kashmiri students in 2021, reflecting his commitment to education and social empowerment.

His administrative roles, including serving as the FPM Representative at IIM Rohtak and as a founding member of the Swaniti Policy Club, highlight his organizational skills and involvement in academic initiatives. Proficient in various software tools such as MS Office, STATA, SPSS, NVivo, R, and Gephi, he possesses a strong analytical and technical aptitude. His research interests span diverse fields such as social inequalities, educational achievements, capability approach, cultural capital, and the Indian economy, underscoring his interdisciplinary approach to academia.

Furthermore, he actively contributes to the academic community through referee activities for esteemed publications and conferences, including Social Indicators Research, Academy of Management Conference, and PAN IIM World Management Conference. His professional journey also includes experiences as a team member at Purna Shiksha, where he conducted field visits, developed teaching content, and taught classes for immigrant children, as well as a Credit Risk Analyst at Zouk Loans, where he assessed loan applicants’ risk profiles and contributed to client acquisition strategies. Through these varied experiences, he has demonstrated his commitment to personal and professional growth, along with a dedication to making positive contributions to society.

 

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