Dieter Melchart | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Dieter Melchart | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

Deggendorf Institute of Technology | Germany

Prof. Dr. Dieter Melchart is a distinguished leader in naturopathy and complementary medicine, recognized for shaping clinical practice, academic development, and evidence-based research in the field. He has held pioneering academic appointments, including a landmark professorial role in naturopathy and complementary medicine at one of Germany’s leading medical universities, where he directed a major center dedicated to complementary medicine, holistic care, and health promotion. In this capacity, he also oversaw both an outpatient department and a day clinic, creating a comprehensive model that integrated clinical services, patient education, and interdisciplinary research. His academic influence extends internationally through professorial engagements at a prominent Swiss university and a leading institution for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing. He currently serves as an honorary professor in complementary medicine and individual health management at an applied sciences institution in Germany, contributing to both teaching and strategic program development. For an extended period, he also guided the operations of a well-known competence center focused on integrative health approaches. Prof. Melchart has long held a key leadership role as chairman of the scientific advisory board for the first German clinic devoted to Traditional Chinese Medicine, supporting clinical innovation and advancing rigorous research standards in TCM practice. His scholarly work centers on the clinical evaluation of acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicinal products, and lifestyle-oriented therapeutic concepts, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based application within integrative health systems. As an adjunct professor, he remains actively involved in teaching naturopathy within an interdisciplinary medical curriculum at a major technical university and continues to supervise doctoral research. His contributions reflect a sustained commitment to bridging conventional and complementary medicine, fostering scientific credibility in integrative therapies, and promoting patient-centered, holistic healthcare models that unite traditional knowledge with modern clinical standards.

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Alexis Koskan | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexis Koskan | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexis Koskan | Arizona State University | United States

Dr. Alexis M. Koskan, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU), specializing in behavioral oncology, cancer prevention, and implementation science. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Oncology at the Moffitt Cancer Center and earned her Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior from the University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on the prevention and control of cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), increasing cancer screening uptake, and developing community-engaged interventions that promote equitable access to cancer prevention services. Dr. Koskan has led and collaborated on numerous NIH- and industry-funded projects, including initiatives addressing vaccine hesitancy, digital health interventions, and culturally tailored cancer education for underserved populations. Her scholarship has produced over 45 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Vaccine, JMIR, and Journal of Cancer Education. Through interdisciplinary and community-based approaches, Dr. Koskan’s work advances the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based strategies to reduce cancer disparities and improve public health outcomes.

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Azugbene, E. A., Koskan, A. M., Williams, E., Patton, T., Liu, L., Nizigiyimana, J., … (2025). Facilitators of COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant and lactating refugee women: A qualitative study using a community-based approach. Patient Education and Counseling, 136, 108778.

Kim, S. W., Lozano, F., Todd, M., Larkey, L., Bahrami, R., Juwadi, K., & Koskan, A. (2025). Digital storytelling to reduce Hispanic parents’ COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Vaccines, 13(11), 1093.

Williams, E., Azugbene, E., Lozano, F., Liu, L., Patton, T., Nizigiyimana, J., … Koskan, A. M. (2025). COVID-19 vaccine barriers among pregnant and lactating refugee women: A case study. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1600107.

Koskan, A. M., Venetis, M. K., & Kim, S. W. (2025). Pilot testing digital stories to influence college men’s intentions to vaccinate against HPV. Journal of Cancer Education, 1–6.

James, D. L., Ahlich, E., Maxfield, M., Kechter, A., James, S. E., Koskan, A. M., … (2025). Perspectives of older adults with memory decline participating in a prolonged nightly fasting (PNF) pilot study: A qualitative exploration. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 9(1), e112.

Koskan, A. M., Vizcaino, M., Khatib, M., Brown, T. M., & Sears, D. D. (2025). Abstract B082: Design Studios for Health to identify distinct outreach events and interventions to reduce the burden of cancer among Hispanic/Latino and Black adults in a major southwestern city. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 33(9_Supplement), B082–B082.