In 2025, many authors make outstanding contributions to our journal. Their articles published with us have received very well feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among the peers.
Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding authors, with a brief interview of their thoughts and insights as authors. Allow us to express our heartfelt gratitude for their tremendous effort and valuable contributions to the scientific process.
Outstanding Authors (2025)
Baptiste Abbar, Sorbonne University, France
Kamila Wojas-Krawczyk, Medical University in Lublin, Poland
Masaya Aoki, Kagoshima University, Japan
Hae Won Kim, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Korea
Outstanding Author
Baptiste Abbar
Baptiste Abbar, MD, PhD, is affiliated with Sorbonne University, the Department of Medical Oncology at Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, and INSERM U1135, Centre d'Immunologie et des Maladies Infectieuses (CIMI-Paris), Paris, France. He completed his medical education at Sorbonne University from 2007-2020 and pursued his PhD within the ED394 program (Physiology, physiopathology et therapeutic) at the same institution. His medical practice focuses on lung cancers and cancers in immunocompromised patients. His research and teaching interests are primarily centered on thoracic oncology, immune-related adverse events, and the management of cancers in immunocompromised patients. He contributes significantly to advancing knowledge in these fields through his clinical and academic activities.
From Dr. Abbar’s perspective, academic writing is essential because it allows for the sharing of knowledge, supports critical thinking, and enriches discussions within specialized fields. It helps to formalize and organize ideas in a clear and structured manner, which is crucial for the advancement of knowledge.
In addition, Dr. Abbar thinks sharing research data is fundamental for ensuring the reproducibility of results and the standardization of methods across studies. It allows others to verify findings, encourages further exploration, and leads to more robust and reliable conclusions.
“I would like to remind all researchers that their work is valuable to the scientific community. While it is important to remain passionate and dedicated to research, it is equally important to preserve independence and objectivity in the pursuit of truth and progress,” says Dr. Abbar.
(by Sasa Zhu, Brad Li)
Kamila Wojas-Krawczyk
Prof. Kamila Wojas-Krawczyk is a laboratory diagnostician, and specialist in laboratory medical immunology and laboratory medical genetics. She is the winner of the prestigious UNESCO and L’oreal Scholarship for Women and Science and received many other awards, including the Poland Minister of Health Award for the series of publications on dendritic cells. In her scientific work, she mainly deals with disorders of the immune system in cancer diseases. In addition, she deals with molecular diagnostics of predictive factors in qualification for molecularly targeted therapies. She is author of many scientific articles and lectures on the complex mechanisms of the immune system. She widely promotes popular science knowledge about immunotherapy. For over 14 years, she has been the coordinator of the "Look Good Feel Better" campaign in Poland - care workshops for women undergoing anti-cancer treatment. She has provided scientific patronage over conferences and scientific meetings devoted to comprehensive care for patients undergoing oncological treatment.
In Dr. Wojas-Krawczyk’s daily scientific work, she focuses on research that can directly impact clinical applications, believing this should be the essence of scientific inquiry. Scientists conducting research in laboratories should work closely with clinicians. She is very interested in scientific papers that have a clear and well-formulated goal that is also embedded in the clinic. She believes a well-organized paper follows a logical flow, with a clear introduction, well-developed arguments, and a strong conclusion that addresses the research question. In addition to presenting data, the paper should offer a thoughtful analysis, drawing meaningful conclusions from the findings while acknowledging any limitations. It should also come as no surprise that a good paper should comply with ethical research standards, properly cite sources, and avoid plagiarism.
From Dr. Wojas-Krawczyk’s perspective, the basic characteristic of a good scientist is always to be impartial. One should be very curious about the world and at the same time have an objective view. In the context of a scientific publication, one should keep in mind several important elements. At the initial stage of planning experiments, attention should be paid to the appropriate selection of the test sample and appropriate controls for the conducted research. This allows for the proper interpretation of the obtained results. One should always present positive and negative results, as well as those that researchers did not expect; avoid emotionally charged or subjective wording that may skew interpretation during writing and reporting their results, and discuss and analyze results with the latest and most valuable publications.
“All scientists should remember that our research can help improve the future, give hope to many patients, and contribute to the expansion and exchange of experiences between researchers. That all could make the world a better place,” says Dr. Wojas-Krawczyk.
(by Sasa Zhu, Brad Li)
Masaya Aoki
Dr. Masaya Aoki works in the Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan, and is a certificated surgeon in the Japanese Association for Chest Surgery, a console surgeon for Da Vinci, and a cockpit surgeon for hinotoriTM. In his daily practice, he not only performs surgery but also actively practices systemic therapy for thoracic disease and has reported the results in articles. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Kagoshima University in 2011 and was a research fellow at Toronto General Hospital, Thoracic Surgery in 2019 and 2020. He is actively conducting basic research and reporting results, focusing on perioperative treatment and the immune environment in the regional lymph nodes of lung cancer to develop treatments for thoracic diseases.
Dr. Aoki believes that a good academic paper clearly considers how the results obtained can contribute to the future development of science. It is also important to understand the limitations of the study conducted and clarify future issues. Authors should always be mindful of not overlooking new discoveries in daily clinical practice.
In constructing a paper, Dr. Aoki thinks that results must be interpreted objectively from various perspectives, and the process must be described in detail so that other scientists can reproduce it in the same manner in the future. It is important to fully understand the current scientific problem and discuss it clearly. However, scientists must understand that there may be interpretations other than their own. Additionally, he hopes authors can keep up with their great work in advancing science and always be grateful for the support from their colleagues and family.
(by Sasa Zhu, Brad Li)
Hae Won Kim
Dr. Hae Won Kim is an Associate Professor of Nuclear Medicine at Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital and Director of the Biomedical Research Center. He earned his M.D. in 2005 and Ph.D. in 2012 from Keimyung University School of Medicine. His research explores the metabolic foundations of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly how visceral adipose tissue metabolism affects cerebral glucose utilization in cognitive impairment, contributing to Alzheimer’s disease research. He has also developed predictive models for lung cancer risk using F-18 FDG PET imaging, improving early diagnosis. Recently, he has integrated deep learning with chest CT imaging to assess lung cancer risk, combining AI with advanced imaging techniques to enhance patient outcomes. His work bridges systemic metabolism, neurological function, and computational imaging, advancing diagnostic strategies in oncology and neurodegeneration.
Dr. Kim thinks academic writing is vital for advancing medical knowledge and technology. In healthcare, developing better diagnostic and therapeutic techniques improves patient outcomes. By documenting these advancements, researchers create a foundation for future studies. However, academic writing should not exist solely for research’s sake. It must drive innovation and provide practical benefits that enhance clinical practice. The ultimate goal is to extend and improve human life by ensuring each study contributes meaningfully to medical progress. Through rigorous academic writing, medical professionals refine methodologies, share insights, and facilitate research translation into real-world applications. This process enables continuous improvements in patient care and ensures that knowledge is effectively built upon for the future.
In Dr. Kim’s view, ensuring that one’s writing is critical involves moving beyond subjective assertions of importance and instead grounding one’s work in objective evidence and community validation. While every researcher might initially view their work as significant, true criticality is demonstrated when the research produces robust, reproducible results that resonate with the broader scientific community. Over time, if the work is widely cited and its findings contribute to further advancements, it attains an objective measure of importance. In this way, critical academic writing is not merely about presenting one's own ideas but about inviting scrutiny, encouraging replication, and fostering progress in the field.
“When I first began academic writing, I believed my research was solid and complete,” shares Dr. Kim, “However, as I conducted more studies, I realized my limitations. No matter how much effort I put in, there were always areas for improvement in methodology, analysis, or interpretation. A pivotal moment came when I received peer feedback. What I thought was a strong argument often had unnoticed gaps. My colleagues’ insights refined my work and enhanced its impact. This experience taught me that meaningful research requires collaboration. While research may start individually, high-quality work depends on expert input from diverse fields. The best discoveries come from collective efforts rather than individual brilliance. Ultimately, I learned that great research is not about proving myself right but contributing knowledge that others can build upon. True academic writing thrives not on personal perfection but on teamwork and shared intellectual growth.”
(by Sasa Zhu, Brad Li)