Honors/Awards
1. August 2015 - 1-st prize for the best poster presentation.Malmo Cancer Center Retreat, Ystad, Sweden.
2. December 2012 - Awarded the title “Excellent Student” and winner of the “Golden Medal” for the highest academic results.University of Tirana, Faculty of Medicine, Albania
3. May 2014 - BASILEUS – project V Scholarship for PhD studies at Lund University, Sweden.
4. April 2012 - ERAWEB Scholarship for master studies at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Affiliations
1. American Association of Cancer Research (2016-present)
2. Albanian Medical Council (March 2013 –present)
3. ErasmusAge group, sector of cardio-metabolic disorders, Erasmus Medical Centre (2012-2014)
4. NES (Network of Excellent Students) in Albania (2010 – 2012)
Other professional achievements
• M2-like macrophages induce colon cancer cell invasion via matrix metalloproteinases. Vinnakota K, Zhang Y, Selvanesan BC, Topi G, Salim T, Sand-Dejmek J, Jönsson G, Sjölander A. J Cell Physiol. 2017 Jan 18 [Ahead of print]
• High mast cell density is associated with longer overall survival in colon cancer patients. LM Mehdawi, J Osman, G Topi, A Sjölander. Acta Oncologica, June 2016. 29:1-9.
• Macronutrient composition and gestational weight gain: a systematic review. Tielemans MJ, Garcia AH, Peralta Santos A, Bramer WM, Luksa N, Luvizotto MJ, Moreira E, Topi G, de Jonge EA, Visser TL, Voortman T, Felix JF, Steegers EA, Kiefte-de Jong JC, Franco OH. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016:103(1):83-99.
• The use of patch testing for the diagnosis of contact dermatitis: an Albanian experience. M Fida, G Topi, E Qirko, S Kellici, E Shehu, O Dervishi, E Vasili. Journal of Health Sciences, September 2015; Vol.5, No.2
• Subungual solitary glomus tumor. Brikena Bezati, M Fida, L Pupo, G Topi, E Bezati, D Sinani. International Journal of Medical Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences. July 2015; Vol. 2, Issue 7; p. 16-21. ISSN: 2394-9414
• Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: Clinical Characteristics and Management. E Zaimi, G Topi, P Çerri, E Petrela. Albanian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. December 2014; Vol.45, Issue 2; p.14-21. ISSN: 2304 – 2354
• Ponderal index and other anthropometric measures in infants of women with pre-gestational and gestational diabetes. K Poshi, G Topi, S Qamirani. Albanian Medical Journal. September 2014. Vol.3; p.46-52. ISSN: 2312-7678
• Chest pain in the emergency department: Clinical characteristics and management. G Topi. European Journal of Internal Medicine. October 2013; Vol.24: Supp.1; e252.