The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) proudly announces the election of Dr. Florian Kongoli as a full member, recognizing his exceptional contributions to sustainability, industrial innovation, and scientific leadership on a global scale.

Read more: https://www.eurasc.eu/members/

As Chairman of FLOGEN Star Outreach and a visionary in sustainable development, Dr. Kongoli has led groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of science, technology, and policy. His election to EurASc reflects not only his scientific excellence but also his unwavering commitment to applying research for the benefit of society and the environment.

Scientific Excellence and Global Impact

• Recognized for advancing sustainability frameworks that bridge academic theory and industrial application.
• Honored for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across sectors and nations.
• His induction into EurASc reinforces the Academy’s mission to celebrate and empower leaders who shape a better, more sustainable world.

The European Academy of Sciences warmly welcomes Dr. Kongoli and applauds his ongoing efforts to drive progress through innovation, integrity, and international cooperation.

FLOGEN Star Outreach proudly highlights the latest recognition of Davis Joseph, recipient of the 2024 Semenza International Cell Engineering in Medicine Award, as his groundbreaking research is now featured by the California Science Channel.

Scott and Steve of California Science Channel, that discussed the medical science news for general public discussed the Davis Joseph's discovery calling it monumental. The link of the video is below;

One molecular switch could silence Alzheimers and Parkinsons - and is considered a potential cure

His latest single-author publication, released on April 26, 2025 in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, identifies a biochemical "master switch"-a molecular mechanism believed to underlie both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. This unifying theory has sparked widespread attention for its potential to revolutionize neurodegenerative disease treatment and offer a sustainable medical breakthrough.

This major scientific advance follows Joseph's previous landmark article, which gained over 9,000 accesses in six months—a rare feat in the scientific community.

A New Era in Brain Disease Research

Joseph's new theory proposes that one molecular "master switch" controls the progression of several major neurodegenerative diseases. This central mechanism, if targeted, could silence or prevent disease development, opening the door to cross-cutting therapeutic strategies.

His findings have already attracted international interest, earning him an invitation as a plenary lecturer at the prestigious Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit (SIPS 2025), to be held in Cebu, Philippines, from November 17–20, 2025.

The summit will also feature a special event honoring Nobel Laureate Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, making it one of the most anticipated scientific gatherings of the year.

Scientific Significance and Recognition

Davis Joseph's work is especially notable for being single-author research, an increasingly rare format in science. In 2020, such papers accounted for just 0.43% of all scientific publications.

Yet, his work has not only stood out—it has set records. His previous article, also in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, exceeded industry benchmarks by orders of magnitude, with more than 2,500 downloads in just one month.

By comparison:

The average Q1 journal article receives ~631 views in three months.

A study of 320 scientific articles found that most receive fewer than 50 accesses.

Joseph's achievements demonstrate the global impact of independent, innovative research in the pursuit of sustainable and life-changing medicine.

Read the original article: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/9/4143

Learn more about SIPS 2025: https://www.flogen.org/sips2025/

FLOGEN Star Outreach extends heartfelt congratulations to Davis Joseph for his extraordinary contributions to the advancement of neuroscience and sustainable medical research.

FLOGEN Star Outreach proudly celebrates a second milestone by Davis Joseph, recipient of the 2024 Semenza International Cell Engineering in Medicine Award. His latest single- author article, "The Unified Theory of Neurodegeneration Pathogenesis Based on Axon Deamidation," has achieved over 2,500 downloads in just one month, setting a new benchmark in scientific publishing.

Read the article: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/9/4143

This pioneering paper presents a unifying theory that identifies a common master switch underlying Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases. The discovery holds promise for transformative, cross-cutting therapeutic approaches in neurodegenerative disease treatment.

This is Joseph’s second major breakthrough. His previous single-author publication in the Q1-ranked International Journal of Molecular Sciences was accessed over 9,000 times in just six months, already a rare achievement in the scientific community.

Read the previous article: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/22/12268

For this earlier work, Davis Joseph was honored at SIPS 2024 with the Semenza International Cell Engineering in Medicine Award, presented personally by Prof. Gregg Semenza, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (2019).

Scientific Significance and Global Context

Joseph’s publications represent a rare and impactful form of scientific authorship: Both articles are single-author contributions—a format that made up only 0.43% of all research papers in 2020 ( source , Fig. 5B & Table 3).

The author conducted all theory development, experimentation, and methodology independently.

In comparison, many modern papers involve massive collaborations—one recent paper lists 5,154 co-authors.

Contextual Comparison:

The average article in a Q1 journal receives just 631 views in the first three months ( source ).

A study of 320 published articles in Archives of Plastic Surgery found that most papers received fewer than 50 accesses ( source ).

In stark contrast, Joseph’s latest article reached 2,500+ downloads in only 30 days, making it a record-setting accomplishment—especially for a single-author work.

For this achievement, Davis Joseph has been invited to deliver a plenary lecture at SIPS 2025, which will be held in Cebu, Philippines, from 17–20 November 2025.

Learn more: https://www.flogen.org/sips2025/
FLOGEN Star Outreach extends its congratulations to Davis Joseph for his ongoing contributions to groundbreaking, sustainable medical research.

In an extraordinary display of scientific interest and public engagement, the single-author article by Davis Joseph has surpassed 9,500 downloads in less than seven months, setting a new record in academic publishing.

Read the article: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/1/137
Live stats: https://lnkd.in/dJ9SHV_p

Published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (Q1, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), the article presents a breakthrough discovery related to the treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases — entirely led, researched, and validated by Joseph himself.

Unmatched Achievement in Scientific Publishing

-The article's download count vastly outpaces typical Q1 journal performance, where papers average 631 views in the first 3 months (study).
-Among 320 papers published in Archives of Plastic Surgery over two years, only 1 surpassed 199 views (source).
-Single-author papers make up just 0.43% of all articles published in 2020 (data) — a rare feat in an era of hyper-collaborative science.

Scientific Excellence and Global Recognition

-A single-author article with groundbreaking implications in medicine.
-Developed and experimentally validated entirely by Joseph, showcasing rare scientific independence and innovation.
-For this pioneering work, Joseph received the Semenza International Cell Engineering in Medicine Award at FLOGEN SIPS 2024, presented by Prof. Gregg Semenza, 2019 Nobel Laureate in Medicine.

FLOGEN Star Outreach proudly highlights the latest breakthrough by Davis Joseph, Director of Biochemistry at FLOGEN Technologies Inc., Canada, whose new single-author study presents critical insights into the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's.

Published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, this open-access paper uncovers why 4E-BP2 protein deamidation occurs exclusively in axons — a question that puzzled scientists for years. 4E-BP2 is a vital brain protein, and its absence is linked to memory impairment and the progression of devastating brain disorders.

Read the full article: IJMS - Open Access

Joseph discovered that the axon's "proteasome-poor" environment — lacking in the machinery needed to clear damaged proteins — plays a fundamental role in this protein’s transformation. This finding sheds new light on how oxidative stress triggers damaging protein changes in the nervous system, paving the way for new therapeutic approaches.

"This experimentally validated discovery… is of seminal importance because it explains what causes a post-translational modification in the brain of all mammalian species, which has been conserved for over 90 million years." - Davis Joseph

The study offers another critical piece in the puzzle of neurodegenerative disease, bringing us closer to a cure for conditions affecting millions worldwide.

Following the success of his previous record-breaking article — which surpassed 10,000 downloads in 7 months — this research further establishes Joseph as a trailblazer in neuroscience and molecular medicine.

Joseph will present his findings in a plenary lecture at SIPS 2025, held from November 17–20 at the Dusit Thani Mactan Resort, Cebu, Philippines.

Watch the video:

Uncovering New Mechanisms to Cure Neurodegenerative Disease

Learn more about the summit: https://www.flogen.org/sips2025/

Dr. Malcolm S. McNeil, Arent Fox LLP, USA Recognized by Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) with Certificate of Appreciation

Dr. Malcolm S. McNeil, Attorney at Law, Arent Fox LLP, USA, and President-Elect of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, USA, was recognized by the Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) with a Certificate of Appreciation for his significant contributions to resolving legal cases through the court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.

Dr. Malcolm S. McNeil was honoured by FLOGEN with the prestigious 2019 Lee International Law Award at the at the Gala ceremony of FLOGEN's 2019 Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS 2019) in Paphos, Cyprus, in October 2019 a ceremony presided by Dr. Florian Kongoli, SIPS President.

Video of Award Ceremony:

Dr. Malcolm S. McNeil, Attorney at Law at Arent Fox LLP, USA, wins the Lee International Law Award at the FLOGEN SIPS 2019 Awards in Paphos, Cyprus.

Award website: https://www.flogen.org/?p=63&bio=McNeil

Following the footsteps of other FLOGEN award recipients who have subsequently achieved further recognition, Dr. Malcolm S. McNeil has recently been further recognised for his exceptional contributions to the legal field and community service. He was recognized by the Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) with a Certificate of Appreciation for his significant contributions to resolving legal cases through the court's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.

More Info: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/malcolm-mcneil-355151_i-am-gratified-to-receive-the-certificae-activity-7331414669036855297-M5kJ?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAhlYdMBT3jSnAcC2gq_l36nvKKN9J_VGrg&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link

Dr. McNeil’s volunteer efforts help reduce one of the nation’s heaviest litigation burdens and were officially acknowledged by Judge Flurer and Judge Tapia. This important work continues into 2025.

Continued Commitment to Justice and Community Service
Dr. Malcolm S. McNeil’s commitment to alternative dispute resolution and pro bono service reflects the same dedication to societal impact that defines FLOGEN award recipients. His recognition by the LASC highlights the importance of bridging the legal system with community-driven service.

We wish similar future successes for all FLOGEN Award winners that were honoured during SIPS in previous years as documented in the pages of this web site.

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FLOGEN Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS), is a yearly event that is deeply science-focused and technology & engineering-oriented. It has been organized since 2003 by the not-for-profit corporation. FLOGEN Stars Outreach (https://www.flogen.org), which is dedicated to achieving sustainability through science and technology. It incorporates summit plenary lectures from well-known speakers that address the link between scientific, technology and engineering domains in the pursuit of sustainable development, as well as specific science, technology and engineering symposia that feature technical presentations with the same goals in mind.

Based on the FLOGEN Sustainability Framework (https://flogen.org/pdf/sips16_524FS.pdf), following a long and rich tradition, the summit covers 3 sustainability pillars: (1) Science, Technology & Industry, (2) Governance & Management and (3) Education & Civil Society.

It attracts the participation of numerous Nobel Laureates and many Distinguished Guests. It features in average about 50 scientific and technology symposia covering various distinguished fields. Academics, Engineers, Managers, Directors, CEOs, Medical Doctors, Lawyers, Economists and Politicians are in attendance.

SIPS is held annually since 2003 in various countries around the world: https://www.flogen.org/?p=32#toop