Masaya Yamamoto | Neuroscience Discoveries | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Masaya Yamamoto | Neuroscience Discoveries | Research Excellence Award

Molecular Neuroscience Systems, Laboratory Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University | Japan

Dr. Masaya Yamamoto is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Molecular Neuroscience Systems Laboratory at the Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University. Trained as a physician-scientist, he holds an M.D. and a Ph.D. in Medical Science, with advanced expertise in molecular neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders. His academic background combines rigorous clinical insight with cutting-edge basic research, positioning him at the forefront of modern brain science. Dr. Yamamoto’s research centers on uncovering how astrocytes actively regulate learning, memory, and synaptic plasticity. Moving beyond the traditional view of astrocytes as passive support cells, his work highlights their dynamic roles in cognitive processing. By integrating molecular neuroscience, in vivo imaging, and spatiotemporal proteomics, he investigates neuron–glia interactions across multiple biological scales. His research portfolio includes several completed and ongoing projects that collectively aim to decode the cellular and molecular logic underlying cognitive function and neurodegeneration. He has published peer-reviewed research and review articles in internationally recognized journals, including Neurotherapeutics and Cells. Notably, his integrative review work has provided a unifying framework that connects nanoscale astrocytic calcium signaling, multisynaptic integration, and network-level astrocyte ensemble dynamics. This synthesis has contributed to a paradigm shift in understanding how astrocytes influence memory formation and information processing in the brain. Dr. Yamamoto is an active member of the Japanese Society for Neurochemistry and contributes to the scientific community through interdisciplinary research that bridges molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience. Although he has not yet pursued patents, consultancy, or editorial roles, his work demonstrates strong translational potential, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders. Through his innovative research approach and conceptual contributions, Dr. Yamamoto has helped redefine the role of glial cells in cognition. His achievements reflect a strong commitment to research excellence, making him a highly suitable candidate for the Research Excellence Award.


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Qing Wang | Neuroscience Discoveries | Best Innovation Award

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Prof. Qing Wang | Neuroscience Discoveries | Best Innovation Award

Prof. Qing Wang | Southern Medical University | China

Professor Dennis Qing Wang is a distinguished neurologist and neuroscientist recognized for his pioneering research in neurodegenerative diseases, brain imaging, and translational neuroscience. With more than two decades of clinical and academic experience, he has made outstanding contributions to understanding the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive decline. Professor Wang holds an MD from the National Defense Medical Center, an MSc in Clinical Neurology from National Yang-Ming University, and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Tokyo, Japan. His multidisciplinary work bridges advanced neuroimaging and molecular neuroscience, fostering early diagnostics and therapeutic innovations that bridge laboratory research and patient care. He has authored 66 peer-reviewed scientific papers, which have collectively received 3,423 citations across 3,040 documents, demonstrating the global impact of his research. With an h-index of 30, his scholarship reflects both depth and sustained influence in the neuroscience community. As Professor of Neurology at Changhua Christian Hospital, he leads research initiatives in neurogenetics, cognitive neuroscience, and neurodegeneration, supervising emerging scientists and clinicians in the field. He has been invited to deliver lectures at leading international conferences and actively contributes to global collaborations in clinical neuroscience.

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Wang, D. Q., et al. (2025). Development and validation of a polysomnography-based nomogram for predicting amnestic mild cognitive impairment in middle-aged and elderly people. Sleep Medicine.

Wang, D. Q., et al. (2025). Vascular depression: A comprehensive exploration of the definition, mechanisms, and clinical challenges.

Wang, D. Q., et al. (2025). Cellular fibronectin exacerbates α-synuclein aggregation via integrin α4β1-mediated PARP1 and SCD elevation. Neurotherapeutics.

Wang, D. Q., et al. (2025). Fibrinogen exacerbates α-synuclein aggregation and mitochondrial dysfunction via α5β3 integrin in Parkinson’s disease.

Wang, D. Q., et al. (2024). Lee Silverman Voice Treatment for dysarthria in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.