Dr. Camelia Alkhzouz, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hatieganu , Romania.
Dr. Camelia Alkhzouz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, and the Head of the Medical Genetic Department at the Emergency Clinical Hospital for Children Cluj-Napoca. 
She specializes in pediatric endocrinology, medical genetics, and lysosomal diseases, with a notable role in national and international research grants. Her contributions include extensive publications and leadership in studies on genetic disorders and metabolic diseases. 
Dr. Alkhzouz has a rich background in pediatric care and research, focusing on improving outcomes for rare diseases. 
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Suitability For The Award
Dr. Camelia Alkhzouz is a distinguished professional in the fields of medical genetics, pediatrics, and endocrinology. He extensive background and accomplishments make her an exemplary candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.
Education:
- M.D., University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca
- Ph.D. in Medical Genetics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca
Experience:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca
- Head of the Medical Genetic Department, Emergency Clinical Hospital for Children Cluj-Napoca
- Researcher on genetic disorders and lysosomal diseases
- Leader in national and international research grants
Professional Development
Publications 
- Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss in a Romanian Population: Carrier Status and Frequent Variants in the GJB2 Gene
Genes, 2022-12-26 | DOI: 10.3390/genes14010069 
- 46,XX DSD: Developmental, Clinical and Genetic Aspects
Diagnostics, 2021-07-30 | DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11081379
- Rare Complications of Neurofibromatosis 1 Diagnosed Incidentally in Two Children
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2018-08 | DOI: 10.2147/TCRM.S173237 
- Clinical and Genetic Characteristics in a Group of 45 Patients with Turner Syndrome (Monocentric Study)
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2017 | DOI: 10.2147/TCRM.S126301
- Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Romanian Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II
JIMD Reports, 2017 | DOI: 10.1007/8904_2016_535
- GJB2 and GJB6 Genes Mutations in Children with Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss
Revista Romana de Medicina de Laborator, 2017 | DOI: 10.1515/rrlm-2017-0004 
- Cholelithiasis in Patients with Gaucher Disease Type 1: Risk Factors and the Role of ABCG5/ABCG8 Gene Variants
Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, 2016 | DOI: 10.15403/jgld.2014.1121.254.zim
- Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Median Nerve at the Level of the Carpal Tunnel Outlet and Mid Forearm in Patients with Type II Mucopolysaccharidosis
Medical Ultrasonography, 2016 | DOI: 10.11152/mu.2013.2066.181.cob
Conclusion
Dr. Camelia Alkhzouz’s comprehensive expertise and substantial contributions to medical genetics, pediatrics, and endocrinology, along with her leadership roles and impactful research, make her a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of rare metabolic and genetic diseases is a testament to her excellence and innovation in the field.