RCSI Medical University of Bahrain recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Undergraduate Student Publication Award, which recognizes outstanding research papers published by undergraduate students. A total of 48 submissions were received, demonstrating the dedication of the student community to healthcare research and the university's vibrant research environment. The winning papers underwent rigorous evaluation based on factors such as journal impact factor, quartile rank, and the extent of student authorship.
Among the awardees was final-year medical student Mr Ahmed Al-Hindawi, recognized for his research titled "Exploring changes in levels and patterns of physical activity in undergraduate medical and nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic," published in Frontiers in Public Health, with support from Dr Nitya Kumar and Dr Declan Gaynor.
Additionally, Medicine Year 3 students Ms Sara Anjum Niinuma, Ms Laila Lubbad Mohamed, and Ms Walaa I.M. Lubbad received recognition for their paper titled "The Role of Heat Shock Proteins in the Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Review of the Literature," published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, under the mentorship of Professor Alexandra Butler and Dr Abu Saleh Moin.
Further, Senior Cycle 1 students Mr Khaled Hameed Ahmed Abdulla Husain, Mr Saud Faisal Sarhan, Ms Shaikha Haya Khaled Ali Abdulla Alkhalifa, and Ms Asal Ebrahim Abdali Khalil Ebrahim Buhasan were honoured for their research on "Dementia in Diabetes: The Role of Hypoglycemia," published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, under the guidance of Professor Alexandra Butler and Dr Abu Saleh Moin.
These awards highlight the exemplary contributions of undergraduate students to the field of healthcare research and underscore the university's commitment to fostering a culture of scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.
