Richter Razafindratsimandresy | Virology | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Richter Razafindratsimandresy
Institut Pasteur de Madagascar
Richter Razafindratsimandresy
Affiliation Institut Pasteur de Madagascar
Country Madagascar
Scopus ID 6507352420
Documents 39
Citations 811
h-index 16
Subject Area Virology
Event Medical Lab Scientist Awards

The Innovative Research Award recognizes scholarly contributions that demonstrate sustained scientific engagement, research productivity, and measurable academic impact within laboratory medicine and biomedical sciences. Richter Razafindratsimandresy, affiliated with the Institut Pasteur de Madagascar, has contributed to virology-related investigations through collaborative scientific studies, publications, and laboratory-based research activities relevant to infectious disease surveillance and public health research.[1] The research profile reflects notable citation activity and interdisciplinary scientific engagement associated with virology and medical laboratory sciences.[2]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of Richter Razafindratsimandresy and the associated recognition under the Innovative Research Award category within the Medical Lab Scientist Awards. The profile highlights publication output, citation performance, virology-focused scientific contributions, and research engagement associated with laboratory medicine and infectious disease investigations. The documented scholarly record indicates sustained participation in scientific dissemination and collaborative biomedical research activities relevant to global health and laboratory diagnostics.[1]

Keywords

Virology, infectious disease research, laboratory medicine, biomedical sciences, pathogen surveillance, molecular diagnostics, epidemiology, viral infections, medical laboratory science, scientific publications, research metrics, Scopus profile, citation analysis, global health research.

Introduction

Scientific research in virology and infectious disease surveillance plays a significant role in strengthening laboratory medicine, improving diagnostic systems, and supporting public health preparedness. Researchers associated with institutions such as the Institut Pasteur de Madagascar contribute to scientific investigations involving viral pathogens, epidemiological monitoring, and laboratory-based analytical studies.[3] The Innovative Research Award category acknowledges research profiles demonstrating measurable scholarly activity and documented academic impact within biomedical disciplines.

The academic record associated with Richter Razafindratsimandresy includes multiple indexed publications, citation accumulation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in virology-related studies. Such contributions are relevant to ongoing scientific efforts focused on infectious disease understanding, molecular detection methodologies, and laboratory-supported public health interventions.[2]

Research Profile

Richter Razafindratsimandresy is affiliated with the Institut Pasteur de Madagascar and has established a documented scientific profile indexed within Scopus under Author ID 6507352420.[1] The available bibliometric indicators demonstrate:

  • A publication portfolio consisting of 39 indexed documents.
  • A citation count exceeding 800 scholarly references.
  • An h-index of 16 reflecting measurable citation influence.
  • Research engagement primarily associated with virology and infectious disease studies.

The research profile indicates continued involvement in collaborative scientific investigations relevant to pathogen characterization, laboratory diagnostics, and biomedical data interpretation. Indexed publications and citation activity suggest recognition within scientific literature and international research networks.[4]

Research Contributions

Research contributions associated with the profile include participation in studies related to viral disease surveillance, molecular virology, epidemiological monitoring, and laboratory diagnostics. Such investigations are important within global health systems where early pathogen detection and evidence-based laboratory analysis support disease management strategies.[5]

The body of work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration between laboratory medicine, infectious disease research, and public health science. Contributions in these domains frequently involve molecular testing methodologies, data interpretation, collaborative publication efforts, and participation in internationally indexed scientific research.[5]

  • Participation in virology-related scientific investigations.
  • Research collaboration within laboratory-based biomedical studies.
  • Contribution to indexed scientific literature.
  • Support for evidence-driven infectious disease research initiatives.

Publications

The indexed publication record includes contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature related to virology, laboratory medicine, and infectious disease research. Publication activity indexed in international databases supports academic visibility and dissemination of scientific findings.[1]

  1. Research studies associated with viral epidemiology and laboratory surveillance methodologies.
  2. Scientific contributions involving molecular diagnostics and infectious disease monitoring.
  3. Collaborative publications indexed within international biomedical databases.

Several publications in the biomedical sciences incorporate digital object identifiers (DOIs) to facilitate scholarly accessibility and citation tracking. DOI-based referencing contributes to research transparency and long-term discoverability within academic publishing systems.[5]

Research Impact

Citation metrics and publication indexing provide measurable indicators of academic engagement and research dissemination. The documented citation count of 811 and an h-index of 16 indicate that the published work has received recognition and scholarly referencing within the scientific community.[1]

Research impact in virology and laboratory medicine extends beyond citation indicators and includes contributions to scientific knowledge exchange, methodological development, and support for public health-oriented laboratory practices. Collaborative scientific publications contribute to broader understanding of infectious disease trends and laboratory diagnostic frameworks.[5]

Award Suitability

The academic profile of Richter Razafindratsimandresy aligns with the evaluation themes commonly associated with the Innovative Research Award category, including publication productivity, citation-based impact, research continuity, and scientific engagement within virology and laboratory medicine.[2]

The documented research metrics and institutional affiliation demonstrate participation in internationally recognized scientific activity relevant to biomedical research and infectious disease investigations. The profile reflects ongoing scholarly involvement that supports evidence-based laboratory science and scientific collaboration within the broader medical research community.[5]

Conclusion

The Innovative Research Award profile associated with Richter Razafindratsimandresy presents a research-oriented academic overview characterized by indexed publications, citation activity, and virology-related scientific engagement. Contributions linked to laboratory medicine and infectious disease research support the broader objectives of scientific advancement, public health investigation, and biomedical knowledge dissemination. The profile demonstrates sustained academic participation within internationally indexed scientific literature and aligns with the recognition framework of the Medical Lab Scientist Awards.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details:   Razafindratsimandresy, Author ID 6507352420. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6507352420
  2. Medical Lab Scientist Awards. (2026). Innovative Research Award recognition overview. https://medicallabscientist.com/
  3. Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.
    https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0507655102
  4. Delpeyroux F, Colbère-Garapin F, Razafindratsimandresy R, Sadeuh-Mba S, Joffret ML, Rousset D, Blondel B. Eradication
    of poliomyelitis and emergence of pathogenic vaccine-derived polioviruses: from Madagascar to Cameroon. Med Sci
    2013 Nov;29(11):1034-41.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24280508.
  5. Joffret ML, Rabemanantsoa S, Andriamamonjy S, Heraud JM, Delpeyroux F. Reemergence of
    Recombinant Vaccine-derived Polioviruses in Healthy Children, Madagascar. Emerg Infect Dis. 2013 Jun;19(6):1008-
    10.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/6/13-0080_article.