DR. FLORIAN KONGOLI ELECTED TO THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (EURASC)437
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.
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.
June 2025 Events
DAVIS JOSEPH BREAKS NEW RECORD WITH SECOND GROUNDBREAKING NEURODEGENERATION STUDY436
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.
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.
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.
June 2025 Events
DAVIS JOSEPH’S BREAKTHROUGH ARTICLE REACHES 9,500 DOWNLOADS IN UNDER 7 MONTHS — A RECORD438
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.
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.
June 2025 Events
DAVIS JOSEPH UNCOVERS A NEW MECHANISM BEHIND NEURODEGENERATION442
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.
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
FLOGEN AWARD RECIPIENTS ACHIEVE FURTHER RECOGNITION439
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.
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.
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.
