Jaafar Hadi | Health | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Jaafar Hadi
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Jaafar Hadi
Affiliation The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Country United States
Scopus ID 59131794500
Documents 5
Citations 12
h-index 2
Subject Area Health
Event Petroleum Engineering Awards
ORCID 0009-0000-0585-6842

Jaafar Hadi is a researcher affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center whose recent scholarly work addresses cancer biology, tumor immunology, clinical behavior, and mechanisms associated with treatment response. His recent publications examine myeloid-mediated immunoregulation across squamous cell carcinomas and clinical patterns associated with recurrence in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma. These studies provide a research profile centered on understanding tumor–immune interactions and factors that may influence therapeutic resistance and disease outcomes. [1] [2]

Abstract

The research profile of Jaafar Hadi is represented by recent scholarly contributions concerning squamous cell carcinomas, tumor immunoregulation, recurrence, and resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. A 2026 article in Cancers investigates myeloid-mediated immunoregulation and resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy across squamous cell carcinomas, with emphasis on mechanisms and potential reprogramming strategies. [1] A second 2026 article in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology examines smoking status and recurrence in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma, contributing evidence concerning convergent clinical behavior. [2] Together with a related working paper on myeloid-mediated immunoregulation, these publications indicate a research direction focused on tumor–immune interactions and clinically relevant mechanisms of cancer progression and treatment response. [3]

Keywords

Squamous cell carcinoma; tumor immunology; myeloid cells; immunoregulation; immune checkpoint inhibitors; treatment resistance; oral tongue cancer; cancer recurrence; tumor microenvironment; translational oncology.

Introduction

Squamous cell carcinomas comprise a diverse group of malignancies in which interactions between tumor cells, immune populations, and the surrounding microenvironment can influence disease behavior and therapeutic response. Contemporary cancer research increasingly examines the biological mechanisms that allow tumors to evade immune surveillance and develop resistance to immune-based therapies. The supplied publication record places Jaafar Hadi’s recent work within this broader area, particularly through investigation of myeloid-mediated immunoregulation and clinical recurrence patterns. [1] [2]

Research Profile

The available research record identifies Health as the subject area associated with Jaafar Hadi. The supplied bibliometric information lists five documents, 12 citations, and an h-index of 2. These metrics provide a quantitative snapshot of the indexed research record and should be interpreted in relation to publication age, disciplinary citation practices, collaboration patterns, and the evolving nature of the research portfolio.[1] [2]

Research Contributions

Based on the supplied publications, the principal areas of contribution can be summarized as follows:

  • Investigation of myeloid-mediated immunoregulation across squamous cell carcinomas and its relationship to the tumor immune environment. [1]
  • Analysis of mechanisms associated with resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, including consideration of potential reprogramming strategies. [1]
  • Clinical investigation of smoking status and recurrence in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma, with emphasis on convergent clinical behavior. [2]
  • Development of a research direction linking tumor immunoregulation, therapeutic resistance, recurrence, and translational oncology. [1] [2] [3]

Publications

The following publications and working paper were supplied as part of the research record:

  1. Hadi, Jaafar A.; Nizami, Zohra N.; Noor, Ahmed Tajmim; Osman, Abdullah A.; Myers, Jeffrey N. “Myeloid-Mediated Immunoregulation and Resistance to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Across Squamous Cell Carcinomas: Mechanisms and Reprogramming Strategies.” Cancers, 2026-08-22.
  2. Hadi, Jaafar A.; Li, Guojun; Nizami, Zohra N.; Wang, Jennifer; Reeves, Bridget; Veeramachaneni, Ratna; Roberts, Dianna; Gomez, Lorena Isabel; Kadara, Humam; Mansour, Mena et al. “Smoking Status and Recurrence in Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Evidence for Convergent Clinical Behavior.” Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2026-06.
  3. Hadi, Jaafar A. et al. “Myeloid-Mediated Immunoregulation Across Squamous Cell Carcinomas.” Working paper.

Research Impact

The available bibliometric record lists five documents, 12 citations, and an h-index of 2 for the supplied Scopus author profile. These indicators suggest an emerging indexed research record rather than a mature, long-established bibliometric portfolio. The recent dates of the supplied publications are also relevant when interpreting citation counts because newly published research generally has less time to accumulate citations.[1] [2]

Award Suitability

The supplied record provides a scholarly basis for consideration under an Innovative Research Award framework, particularly where recognition is intended to acknowledge emerging research addressing important scientific or clinical questions. Hadi’s recent work demonstrates engagement with contemporary questions in cancer immunology and oncology, including immune-mediated regulation, resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, and recurrence in squamous cell carcinoma. [1] [2]

Conclusion

Jaafar Hadi’s supplied research record reflects an emerging scholarly focus on cancer immunology, squamous cell carcinomas, tumor–immune interactions, treatment resistance, and recurrence. His 2026 publications address myeloid-mediated immunoregulation and resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy as well as clinical recurrence in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma. [1] [2] The associated working paper further indicates continuity in the investigation of myeloid-mediated immunoregulation. [3]

References

  1. Hadi, Jaafar A.; Nizami, Zohra N.; Noor, Ahmed Tajmim; Osman, Abdullah A.; Myers, Jeffrey N. (2026). Myeloid-Mediated Immunoregulation and Resistance to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Across Squamous Cell Carcinomas: Mechanisms and Reprogramming Strategies. Cancers.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18172724
  2. Hadi, Jaafar A.; Li, Guojun; Nizami, Zohra N.; Wang, Jennifer; Reeves, Bridget; Veeramachaneni, Ratna; Roberts, Dianna; Gomez, Lorena Isabel; Kadara, Humam; Mansour, Mena et al. (2026). Smoking Status and Recurrence in Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Evidence for Convergent Clinical Behavior. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70477
  3. Hadi, Jaafar A. et al. (2026). Myeloid-Mediated Immunoregulation Across Squamous Cell Carcinomas. Working paper, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202607.1129.v1
  4. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jaafar Hadi, Author ID 59131794500. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/59131794500

Janan Abbas | Health | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Janan Abbas
Zefat Academic College, Israel

Janan Abbas
Affiliation Zefat Academic College
Country Israel
Scopus ID 24070039400
Documents 37
Citations 764
h-index 18
Subject Area Health
Event Petroleum Engineering Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7251-5386

Janan Abbas is a researcher whose published work addresses musculoskeletal health, spinal morphology, lumbar spinal stenosis, vertebral morphometry, and physical-health outcomes among student populations. The available publication record includes peer-reviewed journal articles examining anatomical, biomechanical, and epidemiological dimensions of musculoskeletal conditions. These studies collectively provide a research profile connecting structural characteristics of the spine with clinical and functional outcomes. [1]

Abstract

Janan Abbas has developed a publication record focused on musculoskeletal health and anatomical research, with particular attention to the lumbar spine, vertebral morphology, degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, and musculoskeletal pain. The research portfolio includes longitudinal investigation of hip muscle length and musculoskeletal pain among undergraduates, studies of spinal morphometry and degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, and research concerning low back pain among physiotherapy students. [1] [2] [3] The body of work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach combining anatomical measurement, musculoskeletal assessment, epidemiological observation, and clinically relevant analysis.

Keywords

  • Musculoskeletal Health
  • Lumbar Spine
  • Vertebral Morphometry
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Hip Muscle Length

Introduction

Musculoskeletal disorders represent an important area of health research because pain, restricted movement, degenerative changes, and structural abnormalities can influence physical function and quality of life. Research into the anatomical and functional characteristics of the lumbar spine can contribute to a more detailed understanding of conditions such as degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Abbas and collaborators have investigated several anatomical characteristics associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, including vertebral morphometry, pedicle dimensions, spinous-process inclination, and facet orientation. [4] [5]

Research Profile

The documented research profile of Janan Abbas is centered primarily on health sciences and musculoskeletal research. The publication record includes work in Medicina, Life, Journal of American College Health, and BioMed Research International. The topics range from contemporary musculoskeletal-health questions to detailed anatomical investigations of the vertebral column. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Research Contributions

Several identifiable themes characterize the research contributions represented in the supplied publication record:

  • Musculoskeletal pain research: Investigation of musculoskeletal pain and its relationship with physical and anatomical characteristics among undergraduate populations. [1]
  • Spinal anatomy: Quantitative examination of vertebral and spinal structures relevant to degenerative lumbar conditions. [4]
  • Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: Research addressing vertebral morphometry, facet tropism and orientation, pedicle morphology, and spinous-process inclination. [4] [5]
  • Student health: Assessment of low back pain among physiotherapy students and consideration of changes during the COVID-19 outbreak. [3]

Publications

Selected publications from the supplied record are presented below. DOI identifiers are provided where available to support direct verification of the published articles.

  1. Musculoskeletal Pain and Hip Muscle Length Among Undergraduates: A Longitudinal Study of 1 Year. Medicina, 2026.
  2. Evolutionary Specializations of the Human Vertebral Body and Intervertebral Disc in Relation to Bipedalism. Life, 2026.
  3. Has the COVID-19 outbreak altered the prevalence of low back pain among physiotherapy students? Journal of American College Health, 2023.

Research Impact

The research record has a clear emphasis on clinically and anatomically relevant questions. Studies of vertebral morphometry and other spinal characteristics can contribute to the scientific understanding of anatomical variation associated with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. [4][5] The publication addressing spinous-process inclination further expands this structural perspective.

Award Suitability

The supplied publication record provides a substantive basis for consideration under an innovative research recognition category. Its principal strengths include a sustained focus on musculoskeletal and spinal research, publication across established peer-reviewed journals, collaborative research activity, and a combination of anatomical and population-health approaches. [1] [2] [4]

Conclusion

Janan Abbas’s research profile is characterized by scholarly work in musculoskeletal health, spinal anatomy, vertebral morphometry, degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, and low back pain. The supplied publications demonstrate research spanning structural anatomy, longitudinal musculoskeletal assessment, student health, and evolutionary aspects of the vertebral column. [1] [2] [3]

References

  1. Abbas, J.; Reif, N.; Hamoud, K. (2026). Musculoskeletal Pain and Hip Muscle Length Among Undergraduates: A Longitudinal Study of 1 Year. Medicina, 62(8), 1548.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62081548
  2. Hershkovitz, I.; Latimer, B.; Abbas, J.; Hejja, M.; Medlej, B.; Rapoport, H.; Kedar, E.; Ezra, D.; Rybak, I.; Sella Tunis, T.; et al. (2026). Evolutionary Specializations of the Human Vertebral Body and Intervertebral Disc in Relation to Bipedalism. Life, 16(3), 466.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/life16030466
  3. Abbas, J.; Hamoud, K.; Jubran, R.; Daher, A. (2023). Has the COVID-19 outbreak altered the prevalence of low back pain among physiotherapy students? Journal of American College Health.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1953505
  4. Abbas, J.; Peled, N.; Hershkovitz, I.; Hamoud, K.; Shetty, A. P. (2021). The Role of Vertebral Morphometry in the Pathogenesis of Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. BioMed Research International.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/7093745
  5. Abbas, J. (2020). Facet Tropism and Orientation: Risk Factors for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. BioMed Research International.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2453503