Prof.Romeo-Gabriel Mihaila | Systems Biology | Best Researcher Award

Head of Hematology Department at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania.

Romeo-Gabriel Mihăilă is a Romanian physician, professor, and researcher specializing in internal medicine and hematology. He serves as Full Professor of Medical Semiology at “Lucian Blaga” University in Sibiu and heads the Hematology Department at the Emergency County Clinical Hospital Sibiu. With over 390 scientific publications, including many indexed in international databases, he has contributed significantly to research on chronic liver disease, hematologic malignancies, and cardiovascular pathology. Professor Mihăilă earned his medical degree from the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca and holds a PhD in Medical Sciences. He is a member of several professional societies, an editorial board member and reviewer for numerous journals, and has received multiple national and international awards recognizing his scientific and educational contributions.

🎓 Educational Background:

His academic journey began at the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, where he graduated in 1988. He pursued specialization in internal medicine and hematology, complemented by advanced training in echography, digestive endoscopy, molecular medicine, and immunohistochemistry. He completed a PhD in Medical Sciences with magna cum laude honors in 2001, presenting research on the treatment of liver fibrosis. His education also includes international training, such as a clinical fellowship at Haut-Lévêque Hospital in Bordeaux, France.

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Professional Experience:

Spanning more than three decades, Prof. Mihăilă has held prominent roles in clinical practice, education, and research. He has been a senior specialist and professor since the early 2000s and played a leading role in shaping the academic programs at Lucian Blaga University. Between 2018 and 2022, he coordinated the Invasive and Non-Invasive Research Center for Cardiac and Vascular Pathology in Adults (CVASIC), demonstrating his dedication to interdisciplinary medical innovation. Additionally, he has contributed to the management and strategic direction of the hospital as Chairman of the Scientific Research Council.

🔬 Research Contributions:

Prof. Mihăilă’s scientific activity is prolific and internationally recognized. He has published 394 scientific articles, including over 80 indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. His research spans hematology, hepatology, thrombosis, oncology, and recently, the application of machine learning in metabolic disorders. He has also co-authored an article in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine and contributed chapters to several international books. Beyond publication, he has directed and participated in numerous national and international research projects and clinical trials, including multicenter phase III studies on chronic lymphocytic leukemia and anemia in cancer.

📚 Teaching and Mentorship:

A passionate educator, Prof. Mihăilă has taught generations of medical students, residents, and PhD candidates. He developed curricula in medical semiology and supervised doctoral dissertations while promoting high standards of clinical and scientific training. As a PhD supervisor and academic leader, he has shaped the next generation of Romanian clinicians and researchers.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

Throughout his career, Prof. Mihăilă has received numerous awards and distinctions. Among them are diplomas from Romanian medical institutions for his contributions to science, a Best Poster award at national congresses, and multiple prizes from the Romanian National Committee of Scientific Research for his published articles. His inclusion in Who’s Who in Medical Romania and Who’s Who in Science and Engineering further underscores his impact on the field.

🌍 Scientific Community Engagement:

Actively involved in the scientific community, Professor Mihăilă is a member of the European Federation of Internal Medicine, the Romanian Society of Internal Medicine, and the Romanian Society of Hematology. He has participated in numerous conferences, including European Hematology Association congresses, American Society of Hematology meetings, and EASL Symposia, often presenting original research. Additionally, he has organized and chaired many national and international medical events and served as an assessor of scientific works.

Publications:

1. Cardiovascular Risk in Philadelphia-Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Mechanisms and Implications—A Narrative Review

2. Diagnostic Values of Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers after Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Periprosthetic Joint Infection

3. Incidence of Subclinical Deep Vein Thrombosis after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Is Not Correlated with Number of Tranexamic Acid Doses

4. Challenges Associated with the Use of Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Life-Saving Therapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (Review)

5. Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

6. Automated Machine Learning to Develop Predictive Models of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Periodontal Disease

7. IL-1 Beta—A Biomarker for Ischemic Stroke Prognosis and Atherosclerotic Lesions of the Internal Carotid Artery