Oluwatobi Otun | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Oluwatobi Otun
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa | Molecular Biology

Oluwatobi Otun
Affiliation University of the Witwatersrand
Country South Africa
Scopus ID 57215969118
Documents 11
Citations 91
h-index 6
Subject Area Molecular Biology
Event World Cell Biologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5408-695X

Oluwatobi Otun is a researcher affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, whose academic profile is associated with molecular biology. The researcher is presented in connection with the Best Researcher Award of the World Cell Biologist Awards. The supplied bibliometric profile reports 11 indexed documents, 91 citations, and an h-index of 6. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of scholarly publication activity and citation visibility, although a comprehensive assessment of research quality also requires examination of individual publications, methodological contributions, and disciplinary context. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile examines the research record of Oluwatobi Otun, affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in relation to the Best Researcher Award. The profile considers scholarly productivity, citation performance, researcher identification, and the relevance of molecular biology to contemporary biomedical science. Based on the supplied Scopus indicators, the researcher has 11 documents, 91 citations, and an h-index of 6. The discussion distinguishes measurable academic activity from qualitative evidence of scientific originality, research leadership, and societal relevance. The assessment provides a structured foundation for considering award suitability without presuming a completed award decision. [1]

Keywords

Oluwatobi Otun; Best Researcher Award; Molecular Biology; University of the Witwatersrand; South Africa; Scientific Research; Research Excellence; Scholarly Publications; Citation Analysis; h-index; Research Recognition; World Cell Biologist Awards; Biomedical Research; Academic Impact.

Introduction

Molecular biology investigates the biological processes that govern cellular structure, function, regulation, and inheritance at the molecular level. The field contributes to understanding gene expression, protein function, cellular communication, molecular interactions, and disease-associated biological mechanisms. Advances in molecular biology support developments in biotechnology, medicine, diagnostics, and fundamental life-science research.

Oluwatobi Otun’s academic profile is associated with the University of the Witwatersrand, a South African research university. The supplied ORCID and Scopus identifiers provide routes for examining researcher identity and indexed scholarly activity. [1] [2]

Research Profile

Oluwatobi Otun is identified in the supplied researcher information as affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, with molecular biology designated as the relevant subject area. The academic record is represented through Scopus Author ID 57215969118 and ORCID identifier 0000-0002-5408-695X. These identifiers facilitate the discovery and attribution of research outputs across scholarly information systems. [1] [2]

Research Contributions

The evaluation of research contributions in molecular biology requires consideration of the specific scientific questions addressed, the experimental or analytical approaches employed, and the extent to which findings improve understanding of biological systems. Contributions may include methodological advances, new biological observations, reproducible datasets, or insights that support subsequent investigations.

Publications

The supplied Scopus record attributes 11 indexed documents to Oluwatobi Otun. Publication records are important for evaluating the dissemination of scientific findings, research collaboration, and engagement with the scholarly community. The researcher’s Scopus and Google Scholar profiles provide access points for examining available bibliographic information. [1] [3]

Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) provide persistent identifiers for scholarly publications and support reliable citation and retrieval. The DOI system is administered through registration agencies, including Crossref, which maintains scholarly metadata and DOI resolution services. [4]

Research Impact

Research impact encompasses the influence of scientific work on subsequent scholarship, research methods, knowledge development, professional practice, and potential societal applications. Citation-based indicators provide one measure of scholarly attention, although citation counts alone cannot establish the scientific importance or practical effectiveness of a particular study.

The h-index combines publication output and citation performance into a single indicator. It was introduced by Jorge E. Hirsch in 2005 as a method for characterizing the cumulative scientific output of individual researchers. Nevertheless, its interpretation requires attention to career stage, disciplinary citation patterns, database coverage, and differences in publication practices. [5]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award, presented in the context of the World Cell Biologist Awards, provides a framework for considering academic research accomplishments and contributions to scientific knowledge. Oluwatobi Otun’s reported molecular biology profile, institutional affiliation, indexed publications, and citation indicators constitute relevant preliminary information for an award assessment.

Conclusion

Oluwatobi Otun’s supplied academic profile identifies an affiliation with the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and a research subject area of molecular biology. The reported record of 11 indexed documents, 91 citations, and an h-index of 6 offers a measurable overview of publication activity and scholarly visibility.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Oluwatobi Otun, Author ID 57215969118. Scopus.
  2. CM Kalu, UV Ogugua, EL Udeh, S Otun, et al. (2026). Applications of nanoparticles in plant disease identification and control for sustainable crop production.
  3. OS Otun, I Achilonu. (2025). Targeting Plasmodium glutathione S-transferases to overcome antimalaria drug resistance in Southern Africa.
  4. S Otun, A Escrich, et al. (2023). The future of cassava in the era of biotechnology in Southern Africa.
  5. SO Otun, R Graca, O Onisuru, I Achilonu. (2024). Evaluation of Plasmodium berghei models in malaria research.

Zheng Boxin | Chemical Biology | Cancer Cell Biology Award

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Cancer Cell Biology Award

Zheng Boxin
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

Zheng Boxin
Affiliation The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Country China
Scopus ID 57216389856
Documents 20
Citations 381
h-index 12
Subject Area Chemical Biology
Event World Cell Biologist Awards
ORCID 0009-0001-0191-9719
Google Scholar Researcher Profile

Zheng Boxin, affiliated with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China, is presented in this academic recognition profile with a stated research specialization in chemical biology. The Cancer Cell Biology Award recognizes scholarly contributions relevant to the understanding of cancer-related cellular processes, molecular mechanisms, and biomedical research. The field provides important methodological and conceptual connections to cancer cell biology, particularly through the investigation of molecular interactions, biological pathways, and chemical approaches to cellular research. The researcher’s supplied bibliometric profile records 20 documents, 381 citations, and an h-index of 12. These figures provide a quantitative overview of research visibility but should be interpreted alongside publication content and scientific relevance. [1]

Abstract

Cancer cell biology examines the molecular, biochemical, and cellular processes associated with malignant transformation, tumor progression, cellular signaling, and responses to therapeutic intervention. Chemical biology contributes to these investigations by applying chemical principles and molecular tools to the study of biological systems. This article presents an academic overview of Zheng Boxin’s supplied research profile, institutional affiliation, and bibliometric indicators in relation to the scientific scope of the Cancer Cell Biology Award. The profile identifies 20 research documents, 381 citations, and an h-index of 12. It also considers the broader relevance of chemical biology to cancer research, while distinguishing established scientific knowledge from researcher-specific contributions that require confirmation through individual publications. [1] [4]

Keywords

Cancer Cell Biology Award; Zheng Boxin; Chemical Biology; Cancer Research; Molecular Biology; Cellular Signaling; Biomedical Research; Molecular Interactions; Cancer Cell Mechanisms; Research Recognition; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Scientific Publications; Bibliometric Analysis; World Cell Biologist Awards.

Introduction

Cancer cell biology is a multidisciplinary research area concerned with understanding the biological characteristics that distinguish malignant cells from normal cellular systems. Research in this field addresses alterations in cell proliferation, programmed cell death, genome stability, metabolism, cellular communication, and interactions with the surrounding tissue environment. These processes are central to the scientific understanding of cancer development and progression. [4]

Within this interdisciplinary context, Zheng Boxin’s stated specialization in chemical biology provides a basis for considering the relationship between the researcher’s academic profile and the broader scientific themes addressed by the Cancer Cell Biology Award. The available profile information establishes bibliometric and institutional details; specific experimental findings and cancer-focused publications require individual verification. [2]

Research Profile

Zheng Boxin is identified in the supplied academic information as a researcher affiliated with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China, with chemical biology as the designated subject area. The associated Scopus Author ID is 57216389856, and the supplied ORCID identifier is 0009-0001-0191-9719. These identifiers provide routes for locating and distinguishing scholarly records across academic information systems. [1] [2]

Research Contributions

The relationship between chemical biology and cancer cell biology can be understood through several established areas of scientific investigation. These areas provide a framework for evaluating the relevance of a chemical biology research portfolio to cancer-focused academic recognition. They are discussed here as disciplinary connections, not as individually verified discoveries attributable to Zheng Boxin.[3]

Publications

The supplied Scopus bibliometric information attributes 20 documents to the researcher’s author profile. The corresponding publication record may be consulted through Scopus and Google Scholar to examine article titles, coauthors, journal venues, publication dates, and citation relationships. [1] [3]

For an academically reliable assessment, individual publications should be evaluated according to their research objectives, experimental approaches, reproducibility, relevance to chemical biology, and demonstrable connections with cancer-related cellular mechanisms. Journal publication and citation counts provide useful context but do not independently establish the scientific quality or clinical significance of a study. [4]

Research Impact

Research impact can be evaluated through multiple indicators, including scholarly citations, methodological contributions, research collaborations, reproducibility, and influence on subsequent scientific investigations. Citation-based measures are frequently used to describe the visibility of research outputs, although they should be interpreted in relation to disciplinary citation practices, publication age, and database coverage.

Zheng Boxin’s supplied bibliometric indicators include 381 citations across a profile containing 20 documents, with an h-index of 12. An h-index of 12 indicates that, within the underlying dataset, at least 12 publications have each received at least 12 citations. The metric combines aspects of publication productivity and citation frequency but does not measure research quality or originality directly. [1]

Award Suitability

The Cancer Cell Biology Award, presented in the context of the World Cell Biologist Awards, provides a framework for recognizing research associated with cellular mechanisms, molecular biology, and cancer-related scientific investigation. Chemical biology is relevant to this field because it offers methods for studying biological targets, cellular signaling, and molecular processes that may contribute to cancer research. [5]

Conclusion

Zheng Boxin’s academic profile, as supplied for this article, identifies an affiliation with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a research specialization in chemical biology, supported by reported bibliometric indicators of 20 documents, 381 citations, and an h-index of 12. These details provide a foundation for reviewing the researcher’s scholarly activity and its potential relevance to interdisciplinary biomedical science.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Zheng Boxin, Author ID 57216389856. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57216389856
  2. BX Zheng, ZX Chen, et al. (2026). Translational Suppression of KRAS and NRAS via RNA G-Quadruplex-Targeting Small Molecules for Colorectal Cancer Therapy.
    https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.5c03088
  3. W Long, BX Zheng, et al. (2026). Multifunctional RNA G-Quadruplex Ligand for Integrated Photodynamic Therapy and Oncoprotein Translation Inhibition in Cancer Cells.
    https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.5c03769
  4. BX Zheng, W Long, et al. (2024). Mitochondria-selective dicationic small-molecule ligand targeting G-quadruplex structures for human colorectal cancer therapy.
    https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c02240
  5. BX Zheng, W Long,  et al. (2025). A mitochondria‐targeting and G‐quadruplex structure‐binding ligand inducing calcium overload and ferroptosis in human cancer cells.
    https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/bph.70061

Ahmed Rabee | Biomedical Sciences | Best Research Article Award

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Best Research Article Award

Ahmed Rabee
Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Saudi Arabia

Ahmed Rabee
Affiliation Sulaiman Alrajhi University
Country Saudi Arabia
Google Scholar ID KmgzUgEAAAAJ
Documents 3
Citations 5
h-index 1
Subject Area Biomedical Sciences
Event World Cell Biologist Awards

Ahmed Rabee is a biomedical sciences researcher affiliated with Sulaiman Alrajhi University in Saudi Arabia. Available scholarly profile information identifies a research record comprising three documents, five citations, and an h-index of 1. These indicators provide a concise bibliometric overview of the currently documented scholarly output associated with the researcher profile. [1]

Abstract

Ahmed Rabee is affiliated with Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Saudi Arabia, and is associated with the field of Biomedical Sciences. The available scholarly record lists three documents, five citations, and an h-index of 1. [1] This article presents a structured academic recognition profile describing the researcher’s affiliation, scholarly record, research contribution, publication profile, research impact, and suitability for consideration for the Best Research Article Award.

The assessment is framed around transparent academic recognition principles, including the relevance and quality of research outputs, scholarly contribution, documented impact, and the appropriate interpretation of bibliometric indicators. Responsible research assessment recommends that quantitative metrics be considered alongside qualitative evidence rather than treated as standalone measures of research quality. [2]

Keywords

Ahmed Rabee; Biomedical Sciences; Sulaiman Alrajhi University; Best Research Article Award; scientific research; biomedical research; scholarly publications; research impact; bibliometrics; academic recognition.

Introduction

Biomedical sciences encompass a broad range of research disciplines concerned with biological mechanisms, disease processes, diagnostics, therapeutics, prevention, and the translation of scientific knowledge into health-related applications. Within this environment, research articles serve as important vehicles for communicating experimental observations, analytical findings, methodological developments, and scientific interpretations.

Academic recognition of a research article generally requires consideration of the article’s scientific question, methodological rigor, originality, evidence base, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field. Bibliometric indicators may provide supporting information regarding scholarly dissemination, although such indicators require contextual interpretation. The Leiden Manifesto emphasizes that research metrics should support expert assessment rather than replace it. [4]

Research Profile

Ahmed Rabee is associated with Sulaiman Alrajhi University in Saudi Arabia and works within the broad subject area of Biomedical Sciences. The researcher is represented in Google Scholar by the identifier KmgzUgEAAAAJ. The available profile records three scholarly documents, five citations, and an h-index of 1. [1]

The documented publication record should be interpreted as a snapshot of indexed scholarly activity rather than a complete representation of all research undertaken by the researcher. Differences in indexing coverage, author-name variants, publication types, and database update schedules can affect bibliometric profiles. For this reason, quantitative indicators are most appropriately evaluated together with the underlying publications and their scientific context. [4]

Research Contributions

The available information places Ahmed Rabee’s scholarly activity within Biomedical Sciences. The documented publication record provides evidence of participation in scholarly communication, while the associated citation count indicates that the indexed publications have received measurable scholarly attention. [1]

A detailed evaluation of individual research contributions should consider the scientific problem addressed, study design, experimental or computational methodology, validity of the evidence, reproducibility, interpretation of findings, and relevance to the biomedical research community. Principles for responsible research assessment emphasize the importance of combining quantitative information with qualitative expert judgment. [4]

Publications

The supplied scholarly profile records three documents associated with Ahmed Rabee. The available information does not provide the titles, journals, publication years, author lists, or DOI identifiers of those individual publications. Accordingly, this page does not assign publication-specific titles or research findings that have not been independently supplied or verified.

For scholarly articles, persistent identifiers such as Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) provide stable mechanisms for identifying and linking research outputs. The DOI system is widely used to support persistent scholarly citation and discovery. [3]

Research Impact

The available profile records five citations for three documents, with an h-index of 1. [1] These figures indicate documented scholarly use or citation of the researcher’s indexed publications. However, citation counts can vary among databases and over time and should not be interpreted independently of publication age, disciplinary citation practices, collaboration patterns, and database coverage.

Research impact may also include qualitative dimensions such as methodological contribution, advancement of scientific understanding, educational value, contribution to clinical or public-health knowledge, collaboration, data availability, and subsequent development by other researchers. Responsible research evaluation therefore benefits from a multidimensional approach. [4]

Award Suitability

The Best Research Article Award is intended to recognize an individual research article demonstrating substantive academic merit. Based on the supplied information, Ahmed Rabee has a documented research profile in Biomedical Sciences and an indexed scholarly record comprising three documents, five citations, and an h-index of 1. [1]

Suitability for article-level recognition should ultimately be determined through assessment of the nominated publication itself. Relevant considerations may include originality, clarity of the research question, methodological rigor, validity of results, ethical and scientific standards,[4]

Conclusion

Ahmed Rabee is a researcher affiliated with Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Saudi Arabia, with a documented scholarly profile in Biomedical Sciences. The supplied Google Scholar record identifies three documents, five citations, and an h-index of 1. [1]

The Best Research Article Award provides an appropriate framework for recognizing research that demonstrates scientific quality, relevance, originality, and contribution to its field. Final article-level assessment should be based on direct examination of the nominated publication and supporting scholarly evidence rather than bibliometric indicators alone.

References

    1. Google Scholar. Ahmed Rabee — Google Scholar author profile, Author ID KmgzUgEAAAAJ.
      https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KmgzUgEAAAAJ&hl=en
    2. AR Rabee, M Gerges, et al. (2025). Photochromic spiroindolium iodide derivatives; synthesis, Molecular geometry DFT assessment and UV–vis photophysical investigation.
      https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022286025004260
    3. A Negm, AR Rabee, et al. (2025). Investigation of Quinoxaline-1,2,3-triazole Derivatives for Targeting SARS-CoV-2 via RBD Binding and PLpro Inhibition.
      https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S106816202460572X
    4. A Rabee, M Hamadan, et al. (2026). Advances in Exosome Engineering for Cardiovascular Applications.
      https://amb.cultechpub.com/amb/article/view/62

Aghil Sharifzadeh | Biofilm | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Aghil Sharifzadeh
University of Tehran, Iran

Aghil Sharifzadeh
Affiliation University of Tehran
Country Iran
Scopus ID 35226619500
Documents 63
Citations 1,139
h-index 18
Subject Area Biofilm
Event World Cell Biologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-6442-0053

Aghil Sharifzadeh is a researcher affiliated with the University of Tehran, Iran, whose identified subject area includes biofilm research. His academic profile is associated with 63 indexed documents, 1,139 citations, and an h-index of 18, according to the bibliometric information supplied for this article. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of his scholarly publication record and research visibility. His profile is presented in connection with the Best Researcher Award category of the World Cell Biologist Awards, highlighting the relevance of biofilm-related scientific investigation to microbiology, biomedical research, and cellular sciences. [1] [2]

Abstract

Biofilm research is an important area of microbiological and biomedical investigation because microbial communities organized within extracellular matrices can exhibit physiological characteristics that differ from those of free-living microorganisms. Aghil Sharifzadeh, affiliated with the University of Tehran, Iran, is identified with this subject area and has an academic record comprising 63 documents, 1,139 citations, and an h-index of 18 in the supplied bibliometric dataset. This article summarizes his research profile, explains the scientific importance of biofilm studies, examines the interpretation of his publication metrics, and considers their relevance to the Best Researcher Award. The assessment distinguishes documented profile information from broader scientific context and does not attribute particular experimental findings to the researcher without publication-level verification. [1] [4]

Keywords

Aghil Sharifzadeh; Best Researcher Award; Biofilm; Microbiology; Microbial Communities; Extracellular Polymeric Substances; Antimicrobial Resistance; Biomedical Research; Cellular Microbiology; University of Tehran; Research Publications; Scientific Citations; World Cell Biologist Awards.

Introduction

Biofilms are structured microbial communities in which microorganisms adhere to surfaces or interfaces and are frequently embedded within self-produced extracellular material. Their development involves microbial attachment, community organization, intercellular interactions, and responses to environmental conditions. Biofilms occur in natural ecosystems, industrial environments, and biological systems, making their study relevant to microbiology, biotechnology, medicine, and environmental science. [4]

Within biomedical research, biofilm formation is particularly significant because it can influence microbial persistence, susceptibility to antimicrobial treatment, and interactions between microorganisms and host tissues. Understanding these processes requires interdisciplinary approaches involving microbial physiology, molecular biology, microscopy, and experimental analysis. [5]

Research Profile

Aghil Sharifzadeh is associated with the University of Tehran in Iran. His supplied bibliometric record identifies 63 scholarly documents, 1,139 citations, and an h-index of 18. These figures describe the indexed publication record represented by the supplied dataset and should be interpreted as a time-dependent snapshot rather than permanent measurements of research performance. Scopus, ORCID, and Google Scholar provide complementary mechanisms for identifying researchers, examining scholarly outputs, and reviewing citation information. [1] [2] [3]

Research Contributions

The identification of biofilm as Aghil Sharifzadeh’s subject area provides a framework for understanding the scientific context of his academic profile. Biofilm research encompasses several interconnected questions concerning microbial organization, physiological adaptation, extracellular matrices, and the response of microbial communities to environmental or therapeutic interventions. The following themes describe the broader field and should not be interpreted as a verified inventory of the researcher’s individual discoveries. [4] [5]

Publications

The supplied Scopus record attributes 63 indexed documents to Aghil Sharifzadeh. This publication count provides an indication of scholarly output but does not, by itself, identify the distribution of article types, publication years, collaborating institutions, or specific research findings. His Scopus author profile and Google Scholar profile are the principal resources provided for examining the underlying publication records. [1] [3]

Research Impact

Research impact may be examined through several complementary indicators, including citation activity, publication productivity, methodological contributions, collaboration, and influence on subsequent scientific investigations. The supplied bibliometric information for Aghil Sharifzadeh reports 1,139 citations across a record containing 63 documents, with an h-index of 18. These measures suggest that portions of the indexed publication record have been referenced by other scholarly works. [1]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award category of the World Cell Biologist Awards provides a context for considering academic research activity and scholarly contributions within the biological sciences. Aghil Sharifzadeh’s association with biofilm research, together with his supplied publication and citation metrics, provides relevant background information for an academic recognition profile.[4] [5]

Conclusion

Aghil Sharifzadeh’s academic profile reflects documented publication activity associated with the University of Tehran, Iran, and an identified subject area of biofilm research. The supplied bibliometric indicators of 63 documents, 1,139 citations, and an h-index of 18 provide a quantitative basis for describing his scholarly record. Biofilm research remains important to the understanding of microbial organization, antimicrobial tolerance, and interactions between microorganisms and their environments. In the context of the Best Researcher Award, these details offer a foundation for academic consideration, while a complete evaluation of individual research contributions requires verification of specific publications, scientific findings, and award criteria. [1] [4]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Aghil Sharifzadeh, Author ID 35226619500. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=35226619500
  2. A Sharifzadeh, MA Esfandiary, AR Khosravi, et al. (2024). Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties of oleuropein against Escherichia coli and fluconazole-resistant isolates of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-024-03305-5
  3. Sharifzadeh, A., Shokri, H., Katiraee, F. (2021). Anti-adherence and anti-fungal abilities of thymol and carvacrol against candida species isolated from patients with oral candidiasis in comparison with fluconazole and voriconazole.
    https://brieflands.com/journals/jjnpp/articles/65005
  4. Mohammadi, R., Abbaszadeh, S., Sharifzadeh, A., et al. (2021). In vitro activity of encapsulated lactic acid bacteria on aflatoxin production and growth of Aspergillus Spp.
    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fsn3.2015
  5. S Abbaszadeh, A Sharifzadeh, et al. (2014). Antifungal efficacy of thymol, carvacrol, eugenol and menthol as alternative agents to control the growth of food-relevant fungi.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S115652331400064X

Ying Xu | DNA Repair | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Ying Xu
Naval Medical University, China

Ying Xu
Affiliation Naval Medical University
Country China
Scopus ID 58567751900
Documents 5
Citations 48
h-index 3
Subject Area DNA Repair
Event World Cell Biologist Awards

Ying Xu is a researcher affiliated with Naval Medical University, China, whose identified subject area is DNA repair. This field investigates the molecular mechanisms responsible for detecting DNA damage, coordinating cellular responses, and maintaining genome stability. The supplied Scopus author profile, identified by Author ID 58567751900, reports five documents, 48 citations, and an h-index of 3. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative overview of the researcher’s indexed scholarly activity, although they do not independently establish the originality or significance of individual findings. [1] [2]

Abstract

DNA repair is an essential biological process that protects genomic integrity and supports normal cellular function. Ying Xu, affiliated with Naval Medical University in China, is identified with research activity in this scientific area. The supplied Scopus metrics indicate five indexed documents, 48 citations, and an h-index of 3. This article examines the scientific importance of DNA repair, the researcher’s available academic profile, and the relevance of genome-maintenance research to innovation-oriented scientific recognition. Established literature demonstrates that DNA damage responses involve interconnected signaling networks, repair pathways, and cell-cycle regulation. The available profile information does not, however, establish which specific mechanisms or experimental discoveries are attributable to Ying Xu. Accordingly, the assessment emphasizes documented bibliometric indicators and the broader disciplinary relevance of DNA repair rather than unverified individual achievements. [1] [3]

Keywords

DNA Repair; Genome Stability; DNA Damage Response; Molecular Biology; Cellular Repair Mechanisms; Genomic Integrity; Cell Biology; Research Innovation; Ying Xu; Naval Medical University; Innovative Research Award; World Cell Biologist Awards.

Introduction

The maintenance of genomic integrity is fundamental to the survival, replication, and functional stability of living cells. DNA is continually exposed to endogenous metabolic processes and environmental influences capable of producing structural lesions. Cells respond through coordinated systems that recognize DNA damage, activate signaling pathways, and initiate appropriate repair processes. These mechanisms contribute to genome preservation and influence cellular outcomes, including cell-cycle arrest, senescence, and apoptosis. [3] [4]

Research Profile

Ying Xu is associated with Naval Medical University, China, and the subject area of DNA repair. The supplied Scopus Author ID, 58567751900, provides a bibliographic identifier through which indexed publications, citation activity, and related author information may be examined. [1]

The available research profile contains the following reported indicators:

  • Institutional affiliation: Naval Medical University, China.
  • Research specialization: DNA repair and its relevance to cellular genome maintenance.
  • Indexed documents: Five publications reported in the supplied Scopus profile data.
  • Citation activity: 48 citations reported for the indexed publication record.
  • h-index: 3, indicating that at least three indexed documents have each received at least three citations within the relevant database.

Research Contributions

The scientific relevance of Ying Xu’s identified research area can be considered through the established importance of DNA repair in cell biology. The following themes represent major directions within the discipline; they should not be interpreted as verified individual discoveries or specific experimental contributions by the researcher.

  • DNA damage recognition: Research into how cells identify damaged genetic material and initiate molecular signaling responses that coordinate repair activities. [3]
  • Biomedical relevance: Understanding how deficiencies in DNA repair contribute to disease development and how repair-related pathways may inform biomedical research. [4]

Publications

The supplied Scopus profile information attributes five indexed documents to Author ID 58567751900. A verified publication-by-publication bibliography, including article titles, journal names, coauthors, publication years, and individual DOI identifiers, was not provided for this profile. Consequently, specific articles are not attributed to Ying Xu without additional bibliographic confirmation. [3] [4]

Research Impact

Research impact may be assessed through several complementary dimensions, including scholarly citations, methodological contributions, reproducibility, interdisciplinary relevance, and the influence of findings on subsequent investigations. Bibliometric indicators are useful for describing aspects of academic visibility but require interpretation in relation to disciplinary citation practices, publication age, and research context. [5]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award, in the context of the World Cell Biologist Awards, provides a framework for considering research originality, scientific rigor, and potential contributions to the advancement of biological knowledge. DNA repair is a relevant area for such consideration because it addresses fundamental molecular processes involved in maintaining cellular and genomic integrity. [2]

Conclusion

Ying Xu’s academic profile, associated with Naval Medical University, China, identifies DNA repair as a research subject of interest and records five indexed documents, 48 citations, and an h-index of 3 in the supplied Scopus information. DNA repair is a significant area of cell biology because of its role in maintaining genomic stability and its relationship to fundamental cellular processes and human disease.

The Innovative Research Award provides an appropriate thematic context for examining research activity in this field. Nevertheless, an evidence-based assessment of individual innovation requires verified publication details, demonstrable original contributions, and consideration of research quality beyond bibliometric indicators. This article therefore serves as a structured academic recognition profile rather than a definitive evaluation of award eligibility or achievement.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Ying Xu, Author ID 58567751900. Scopus. Bibliometric values cited in this article were supplied for the profile and have not been independently verified against live database records.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58567751900
  2. H Qu, X Shi, Y Xu, et al. (2024). Mechanism of Musashi2 affecting radiosensitivity of lung cancer by modulating DNA damage repair.
    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/mco2.548
  3. Z Wan, J Gu, W Duan, Y Chen, S Song, J Luo, X Zhang, Y Yang, F Gao, Y Xu. (2025). TRAF2 regulates the progression of pulmonary fibrosis through β-catenin-Snail signaling pathway.
    https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1582860/full
  4. J Luo, S Song, Z Li, T Liu, K Cao, F Gao, X Li, Y Deng, Y Yang, Y Xu. (2026). RIPK1 kinase and scaffold activities in tumor cell fate and therapy.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0898656826005917
  5. H Shen, J Jin, N Yu, Y Xu, et al. (2025). PRKCSH enhances colorectal cancer radioresistance via IRE1α/XBP1s-mediated DNA repair.
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41419-025-07582-4

Li Liu | Stomatology | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Li Liu
People’s Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China

Li Liu
Affiliation People’s Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Country China
Scopus ID 60988756300
Documents 1
Subject Area Stomatology
Event World Cell Biologist Awards

Li Liu is a researcher affiliated with the People’s Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, whose supplied research profile identifies stomatology as the principal subject area. The researcher is presented in connection with the Innovative Research Award of the World Cell Biologist Awards. Stomatology encompasses the scientific investigation, diagnosis, prevention, and management of conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. Its interdisciplinary foundations include cellular biology, oral pathology, microbiology, tissue physiology, and clinical medicine. The supplied Scopus author identifier is 60988756300, with one document reported in the provided profile information. Specific publication details, citation metrics, and individual research findings require confirmation from the linked bibliographic record. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents Li Liu, affiliated with the People’s Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, in the context of the Innovative Research Award. The available bibliographic information identifies stomatology as the research subject and reports one document associated with Scopus Author ID 60988756300. Stomatological research is closely connected to cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying oral tissue maintenance, inflammatory responses, disease progression, and regeneration. This article outlines the researcher’s supplied professional information, the scientific relevance of the discipline, and the criteria by which innovative research may be evaluated. Because the title, methodology, and findings of the indexed document have not been supplied, discipline-level research opportunities are distinguished from individually verified contributions.

Keywords

Li Liu; Innovative Research Award; Stomatology; Oral Biology; Dental Research; Cellular Biology; Oral Tissue Regeneration; Molecular Mechanisms; Clinical Research; People’s Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region; World Cell Biologist Awards; Biomedical Innovation.

Introduction

Stomatology is a multidisciplinary field of medicine concerned with the structures, functions, diseases, and treatment of the oral and maxillofacial system. It integrates clinical dentistry with fundamental scientific disciplines, including anatomy, pathology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology. Research within this field contributes to understanding the biological processes responsible for oral health and disease.[2]

Research Profile

Li Liu is identified as a researcher associated with the People’s Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. The supplied bibliographic record reports one indexed document and provides a Scopus Author ID through which the corresponding publication information may be examined. Scopus author profiles are designed to organize publication records, institutional affiliations, and bibliometric indicators, although these details may change as records are updated or corrected. [1]

Research Contributions

The scientific relevance of Li Liu’s stated subject area can be considered through several established directions in stomatological and oral biomedical research. The following areas describe potential disciplinary contributions and should not be interpreted as verified projects or findings personally attributable to the researcher. [3]

Publications

The supplied Scopus profile information attributes one document to Li Liu under Author ID 60988756300. The publication title, coauthors, journal, publication year, abstract, and DOI have not been provided. Consequently, an individual publication citation cannot be reproduced reliably without examining the corresponding indexed record. [1]

For accurate academic attribution, publication details should be retrieved from the Scopus author record and cross-checked against the publisher’s version of record. DOI metadata may also be consulted through Crossref, which provides infrastructure for identifying and linking scholarly research outputs. [4]

Research Impact

Research impact can be assessed through several complementary dimensions, including scientific originality, methodological quality, reproducibility, clinical relevance, scholarly citations, and potential benefits to healthcare practice. In stomatology, the significance of research may also be reflected in improvements to disease prevention, diagnostic accuracy, patient outcomes, and understanding of oral biological mechanisms.[5]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is considered here in the context of the World Cell Biologist Awards. Stomatology has clear interdisciplinary connections with cell biology, particularly through studies of cellular signaling, tissue regeneration, immune responses, oral microbiology, and disease-related molecular pathways. These connections provide a reasonable scientific basis for considering research within this discipline for innovation-focused biomedical recognition.

Conclusion

Li Liu, affiliated with the People’s Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, is presented in this academic recognition profile in relation to the Innovative Research Award. The supplied research information identifies stomatology as the subject area and reports one document under Scopus Author ID 60988756300.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Li Liu, Author ID 60988756300. Scopus. Author profile supplied for bibliographic identification; individual publication metadata and citation indicators have not been independently verified.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60988756300
  2. World Health Organization. (2022). Global oral health status report: Towards universal health coverage for oral health by 2030. World Health Organization. General reference concerning the importance of oral health, oral diseases, and public health priorities.
    https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240061484
  3. Hynes, K., Menicanin, D., Gronthos, S., & Bartold, P. M. (2012). Clinical utility of stem cells for periodontal regeneration. Periodontology 2000, 59(1), 203–227. Background literature concerning regenerative approaches and cellular mechanisms in periodontal research.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0757.2012.00443.x
  4. Hendricks, G., Tkaczyk, D., Lin, J., & Feeney, P. (2020). Crossref: The sustainable source of community-owned scholarly metadata. Quantitative Science Studies, 1(1), 414–427. Reference concerning scholarly metadata infrastructure and persistent publication identification.
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Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas | Neurodegenerative Diseases | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico

Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas
Affiliation National Autonomous University of Mexico
Country Mexico
Scopus ID 57204152836
Documents 44
Citations 1,692
h-index 20
Subject Area Neurodegenerative Diseases
Event World Cell Biologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5013-3608
Google Scholar Researcher Profile

Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas is a researcher affiliated with the National Autonomous University of Mexico whose academic profile is associated with the study of neurodegenerative diseases. His research area encompasses biological processes relevant to neuronal dysfunction, neurodegeneration, and the cellular mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. His supplied Scopus bibliometric profile reports 44 documents, 1,692 citations, and an h-index of 20, reflecting a body of scholarly work with measurable citation activity. These indicators provide context for considering his research profile in relation to the Innovative Research Award associated with the World Cell Biologist Awards. [1]

Abstract

Neurodegenerative diseases represent a significant area of biomedical investigation because of their progressive effects on neuronal structure, cellular function, and neurological health. Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas, affiliated with the National Autonomous University of Mexico, has an academic profile identified with this research field. His supplied bibliometric indicators include 44 indexed documents, 1,692 citations, and an h-index of 20. This article presents an overview of his research profile, the scientific importance of neurodegeneration studies, and the relevance of scholarly innovation to the Innovative Research Award. The discussion distinguishes established scientific context from researcher-specific information available through academic indexing and researcher identification platforms. [1] [2]

Keywords

Innovative Research Award; Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Neuroscience; Cellular Neurobiology; Neurodegeneration; Alzheimer’s Disease; Parkinson’s Disease; Biomedical Research; Molecular Neuroscience; Neuronal Dysfunction; Scientific Innovation; National Autonomous University of Mexico; World Cell Biologist Awards.

Introduction

Neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by progressive alterations in neuronal integrity, neural communication, and the maintenance of nervous system function. Conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease present substantial scientific and clinical challenges because their biological mechanisms involve interacting molecular, cellular, genetic, and environmental factors.[1] [2]

Contemporary neuroscience investigates processes including protein misfolding, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, neuroinflammatory signaling, and impaired cellular clearance mechanisms. [4] [5]

Research Profile

Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas is affiliated with the National Autonomous University of Mexico, an institution engaged in scientific research and higher education across multiple academic disciplines. His stated subject area is neurodegenerative diseases, a multidisciplinary field connecting neuroscience, molecular biology, cellular physiology, neuropathology, and biomedical investigation. [2] [3]

Research Contributions

The academic significance of research into neurodegenerative diseases lies in its capacity to improve understanding of the biological events associated with progressive neuronal damage. Soto-Rojas’s stated specialization places his scholarly profile within this area of biomedical research. The following themes describe important scientific domains relevant to neurodegeneration; they should not be interpreted as a verified inventory of experiments or discoveries personally conducted by the researcher.[5] [4]

Publications

The supplied bibliometric record attributes 44 indexed documents to Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas. His publication record can be examined through Scopus, Google Scholar, and linked researcher identification services. These databases provide access to bibliographic information that may include article titles, journal names, publication years, authorship details, citation counts, and digital object identifiers. [1] [3]

Research Impact

Research impact can be assessed through several complementary dimensions, including scholarly publication activity, citation influence, methodological originality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the relevance of findings to unresolved scientific questions. Bibliometric indicators provide quantitative evidence of publication visibility, but they do not independently establish the scientific originality or clinical importance of individual studies.

For Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas, the supplied figures of 44 documents, 1,692 citations, and an h-index of 20 indicate a measurable scholarly presence within the indexed literature. An h-index of 20 signifies that at least 20 publications have each received 20 or more citations within the reporting database, assuming the supplied figure is current and correctly attributed. [1]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award, associated with the World Cell Biologist Awards, provides a framework for recognizing research profiles in which scientific innovation, originality, and contributions to disciplinary knowledge are central considerations. Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas’s stated specialization in neurodegenerative diseases and his supplied publication indicators offer relevant information for an academic assessment of his suitability.

Conclusion

Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas’s academic profile is associated with neurodegenerative diseases, an important field within contemporary neuroscience and biomedical research. His affiliation with the National Autonomous University of Mexico, together with the supplied bibliometric indicators of 44 documents, 1,692 citations, and an h-index of 20, provides a basis for describing his scholarly activity and citation visibility. [2] [3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Luis Oskar Soto-Rojas, Author ID 57204152836. Scopus. Researcher publication and citation profile; bibliometric values reported in the supplied profile information.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57204152836
  2. L Gómez-Virgilio, MC Silva-Lucero, et al. (2022). Autophagy: a key regulator of homeostasis and disease: an overview of molecular mechanisms and modulators.
    https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/15/2262
  3. J Andrade-Guerrero, A Santiago-Balmaseda, L Gómez-Virgilio et al. (2023). Alzheimer’s disease: an updated overview of its genetics.
    https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/4/3754
  4. LO Soto-Rojas, M Pacheco-Herrero, et al. (2021). The neurovascular unit dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease.
    https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/4/2022
  5. MV Millán Solano, C Salinas Lara, C Sanchez-Garibay, LO Soto-Rojas, et al. (2023). Effect of systemic inflammation in the CNS: a silent history of neuronal damage.
    https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/15/11902

Baoguo Li | Primates | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Baoguo Li
Northwest University, China

Baoguo Li
Affiliation Northwest University
Country China
Scopus ID 56129818100
Documents 232
Citations 6,103
h-index 38
Subject Area Primates
Award Innovative Research Award
Event World Cell Biologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-2506-7597

Baoguo Li is a researcher affiliated with Northwest University, China, whose stated subject area is primate research. This academic recognition profile presents the supplied bibliometric indicators and outlines the relevance of research innovation, scientific contributions, and scholarly impact. The supplied profile reports 232 documents, 6,103 citations, and an h-index of 38. These indicators should be interpreted in the context of database coverage, retrieval date, and publication attribution. [1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic recognition profile for Baoguo Li of Northwest University, China, in connection with the Innovative Research Award. The supplied profile identifies primates as the subject area and reports 232 scholarly documents, 6,103 citations, and an h-index of 38. These bibliometric measures offer a quantitative overview of indexed research output and citation activity. They do not independently establish the originality, methodological quality, or practical significance of individual studies. A comprehensive evaluation of research innovation should also consider original contributions, publication quality, reproducibility, disciplinary context, and the broader significance of the work. [1] [2]

Keywords

Baoguo Li; Innovative Research Award; primate research; Northwest University; bibliometrics; scholarly publications; citation analysis; h-index; scientific innovation; World Cell Biologist Awards.

Introduction

Academic research advances through systematic observation, evidence-based interpretation, and the development of methods that improve scientific understanding. Research involving primates can contribute to knowledge of animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, cognition, and comparative biology, depending on the questions and methods employed. Interpreting a researcher’s contribution therefore requires attention to the specific subject matter and the evidence documented in their publications.[1] [3]

Research Profile

The supplied profile associates Baoguo Li with Northwest University in China and identifies primates as the subject area. The Scopus author identifier is 56129818100, while the ORCID iD is 0000-0003-2506-7597. These identifiers provide routes for examining author-associated records. Attribution should be checked carefully because author names can be shared, metadata can contain errors, and publications may be reassigned as database records are corrected.[3] [2]

Research Contributions

The stated subject area of primates encompasses several potential research directions. Depending on the documented publication record, relevant lines of investigation may include primate behaviour, social organisation, ecology, evolution, cognition, conservation, and comparative biology. These are general areas within primate research and should not be interpreted as verified descriptions of Baoguo Li’s individual projects without examining the associated publications. [4]

Publications

The supplied Scopus profile reports 232 documents associated with the researcher identifier. A complete publication bibliography should be compiled from the current author record and checked against publisher pages, journal metadata, and DOI registrations wherever available. The publication count alone does not establish the distribution of article types, authorship contributions, journal quality, or research themes.[1] [5]

Research Impact

The reported 6,103 citations indicate citation activity associated with the supplied author profile within the relevant database record. The h-index of 38 offers a complementary measure of citation distribution across publications. Both values depend on database coverage, retrieval date, document attribution, and citation-counting methodology. [1] [2] Citation practices vary among disciplines, publication types, and research communities. A balanced evaluation combines quantitative indicators with qualitative examination of the research itself and its influence. [4]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award profile connects the supplied researcher information with the World Cell Biologist Awards website. In a scholarly recognition context, research innovation is best assessed through evidence of originality, scientific significance, methodological soundness, and contributions beyond established knowledge. The supplied bibliometric figures can serve as contextual indicators, but they are not sufficient by themselves to establish award eligibility or prove the originality of particular research findings.

Conclusion

This academic profile summarises the supplied information for Baoguo Li, affiliated with Northwest University, China, and associated with the subject area of primates. The reported bibliometric indicators comprise 232 documents, 6,103 citations, and an h-index of 38. Together, these figures provide a quantitative overview of the identified author record, subject to database coverage and verification.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Baoguo Li, Author ID 56129818100. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56129818100
  2. B Li, R Liu, K Amato, R Hou, A Gomez, et al. (2022). Specialized digestive adaptations within the hindgut of a colobine monkey.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666675822000030
  3. JB Yan, TQ Shi, JB Zhang, F Long, PA Garber, BG Li, P Zhang. (2026). MHC class II genes influence the gut microbiota of wild golden snub-nosed monkeys.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-026-04994-w
  4. J Wang, Y Ni, H Chang, M Zhang, J Li, B Li, Y Yang et al. (2026). Chemokines in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular pathogenesis: Emerging therapeutic targets.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1568163726002874
  5. J Tang, N Li, W Zhou, R Pan, L Suo, B Li, H Zhao. (2026). Spatially Specialized Nasopharynx–Rectal Microbiomes in Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana).
    https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/15/17/1530

Fatma Guesmi | Gene Expression | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Fatma Guesmi
Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Tunisia

Fatma Guesmi
Affiliation Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte
Country Tunisia
Scopus ID 56618808600
Documents 29
Citations 400
h-index 12
Subject Area Gene Expression
Event World Cell Biologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5191-0755

Fatma Guesmi is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Tunisia, whose published work includes studies involving molecular and cellular mechanisms, cancer biology, apoptosis, signaling pathways, and biologically active natural products. Published records identify her affiliation with the Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte and associate her research with molecular and cellular investigations. [2] [3]

Abstract

Fatma Guesmi’s research profile encompasses areas of molecular and cellular biology, with published investigations addressing cellular signaling, apoptosis, cancer-related mechanisms, and the biological effects of natural products. Her publications include experimental studies examining molecular pathways associated with cell death and cancer biology. For example, a 2021 study investigated the effects of Thymus hirtus essential oil on TRAIL-associated apoptosis and death-receptor signaling in colon cancer models. [3] A later 2024 study examined Teucrium ramosissimum essential oil and its relationship with TRAIL/Apo2L-induced cell death in HCT-116 cells. [4]

Keywords

Gene Expression; Cell Biology; Molecular Biology; Cancer Biology; Apoptosis; Cell Signaling; Death Receptor Pathways; Natural Products; Innovative Research

Introduction

Gene expression and cellular signaling are central areas of modern cell biology because changes in transcriptional regulation, signaling proteins, receptor activity, and downstream molecular pathways can influence cellular proliferation, differentiation, survival, and programmed cell death. Research addressing these mechanisms frequently combines molecular biology, biochemical assays, cellular models, and experimental disease models. [5]

Research Profile

The supplied researcher profile identifies Fatma Guesmi with the Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte in Tunisia and lists Gene Expression as the principal subject area for this recognition profile. Her publicly indexed publications also document affiliation with the Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Laboratory of Risks Related to Environmental Stresses at the Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage. [3] [4]

Research Contributions

Available publications demonstrate several recurring research themes:

  • Cellular signaling: Research has examined signaling systems associated with apoptosis and cancer-cell responses, including death-receptor and kinase-associated pathways. [3] [4]
  • Gene-expression-related mechanisms: Published experimental work has assessed changes in molecular signaling and expression-associated proteins in cellular models. [3] [5]

Publications

Selected publications provide documented examples of Guesmi’s research activity in molecular and cellular biology. The following publications are included as representative examples rather than as a complete bibliography.

  1. Guesmi, F., Prasad, S., Ben Ali, M., Ismail, I. A., & Landoulsi, A. (2021). Thymus hirtus sp. algeriensis Boiss. and Reut. volatile oil enhances TRAIL/Apo2L induced apoptosis and inhibits colon carcinogenesis through upregulation of death receptor pathway. Aging, 13(18), 21975–21990. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.203552. [3]
  2. Guesmi, F., Tahri, W., Mehrez, A., Barkaoui, T., Prasad, S., Giuffrè, A. M., & Landoulsi, A. (2024). Colorectal carcinoma cell targeting aromatherapy with Teucrium ramosissimum essential oil to sensitize TRAIL/Apo2L-induced HCT-116 cell death. International Immunopharmacology, 136, 112405. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112405. [4]
  3. Guesmi, F., Prasad, S., Tyagi, A. K., & Landoulsi, A. (2017). Antinflammatory and anticancer effects of terpenes from oily fractions of Teucrium alopecurus, blocker of IκBα kinase, through downregulation of NF-κB activation, potentiation of apoptosis and suppression of NF-κB-regulated gene expression. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 95, 1876–1885. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2017.09.115. [5]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric profile reports 400 citations and an h-index of 12 across 29 documents. Such indicators can provide a quantitative description of indexed scholarly output and citation activity, although they should not be interpreted independently of disciplinary norms, publication age, database coverage, and author-identification practices. [1]

The publication record also demonstrates continuing engagement with molecular mechanisms relevant to cell biology. The 2021 study examined death-receptor signaling, apoptosis, and related molecular responses, while the 2024 study investigated cellular mechanisms associated with TRAIL/Apo2L-induced cell death in HCT-116 cells. [3] [4]

Award Suitability

For the purposes of the World Cell Biologist Awards recognition profile, the supplied research area of Gene Expression can be considered in the context of Guesmi’s documented work on cellular signaling, apoptosis, cancer-cell responses, and molecular pathways. Published studies provide evidence of experimental investigation of cellular and molecular mechanisms, including changes in signaling proteins and pathways associated with programmed cell death. [3] [4] [5]

Conclusion

Fatma Guesmi’s documented research profile includes molecular and cellular investigations involving gene-expression-related mechanisms, apoptosis, signaling pathways, cancer biology, and natural-product research. Her publications provide examples of experimental work addressing cellular responses and molecular mechanisms, while the supplied bibliometric information summarizes her indexed scholarly activity. [1] [3] [4]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Fatma Guesmi, Author ID 56618808600. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56618808600
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Fatma Guesmi — ORCID record 0000-0002-5191-0755. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5191-0755
  3. Guesmi, F., Prasad, S., Ben Ali, M., Ismail, I. A., & Landoulsi, A. (2021). Thymus hirtus sp. algeriensis Boiss. and Reut. volatile oil enhances TRAIL/Apo2L induced apoptosis and inhibits colon carcinogenesis through upregulation of death receptor pathway. Aging, 13(18), 21975–21990. DOI: 10.18632/aging.203552.
    https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.203552
  4. Guesmi, F., Tahri, W., Mehrez, A., Barkaoui, T., Prasad, S., Giuffrè, A. M., & Landoulsi, A. (2024). Colorectal carcinoma cell targeting aromatherapy with Teucrium ramosissimum essential oil to sensitize TRAIL/Apo2L-induced HCT-116 cell death. International Immunopharmacology, 136, 112405. DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112405.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112405
  5. Guesmi, F., Prasad, S., Tyagi, A. K., & Landoulsi, A. (2017). Antinflammatory and anticancer effects of terpenes from oily fractions of Teucrium alopecurus, blocker of IκBα kinase, through downregulation of NF-κB activation, potentiation of apoptosis and suppression of NF-κB-regulated gene expression. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 95, 1876–1885. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.09.115.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2017.09.115

Dekui Zhang | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Dekui Zhang
LanZhou University Second Hospitial, China

Dekui Zhang
Affiliation LanZhou University Second Hospitial
Country China
Scopus ID 55479875000
Documents 160
Citations 2,074
h-index 23
Subject Area Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Event World Cell Biologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-1392-7927

Dekui Zhang is a researcher affiliated with LanZhou University Second Hospitial in China, with a stated subject area of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The supplied researcher record identifies a Scopus author profile with Scopus ID 55479875000 and reports 160 documents, 2,074 citations, and an h-index of 23. The profile is presented here in the context of the Best Researcher Award under the World Cell Biologist Awards framework. These bibliometric indicators describe indexed research activity and should be interpreted in relation to field, career stage, publication practices, collaboration patterns, and database coverage rather than as standalone measures of research quality.

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the supplied research information for Dekui Zhang, whose stated research subject is inflammatory bowel disease. The profile summarizes affiliation, bibliometric indicators, research themes, publication activity, research impact, and relevance to a researcher-award framework. IBD is a complex group of chronic inflammatory disorders involving interactions among host immunity, intestinal biology, environmental factors, and the gut microbiome. Contemporary research increasingly considers disease mechanisms, precision medicine, therapeutic response, and long-term management as interconnected areas of investigation. [2] [3]

Keywords

Best Researcher Award; Dekui Zhang; inflammatory bowel disease; gastroenterology; intestinal inflammation; immune regulation; microbiome; precision medicine; translational research; biomedical research; research impact; bibliometrics; World Cell Biologist Awards.

Introduction

Inflammatory bowel disease encompasses chronic inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract, principally Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Its biological basis involves genetic susceptibility, immune dysregulation, environmental influences, and interactions with the intestinal microbiome. [1] Research into IBD therefore spans molecular and cellular mechanisms, clinical characterization, therapeutic development, disease monitoring, and population-level epidemiology.[4]

Research Profile

The supplied profile identifies Dekui Zhang as being affiliated with LanZhou University Second Hospitial, China, and associates the researcher with inflammatory bowel disease. The provided bibliometric record contains 160 documents, 2,074 citations, and an h-index of 23. The Scopus author identifier is 55479875000. An independent author-information page indexed by ScienceDirect also identifies Dekui Zhang with Scopus ID 55479875000 and lists inflammatory bowel disease among the related research topics. [1]

Research Contributions

The stated subject area of inflammatory bowel disease places the research profile within a multidisciplinary biomedical field. Recent literature emphasizes that IBD pathogenesis reflects coordinated effects of genetic susceptibility, innate and adaptive immune responses, environmental factors, and the microbiome. [2] Research addressing these interconnected mechanisms can contribute to a more detailed understanding of disease heterogeneity and treatment response.

Publications

The supplied record reports 160 indexed documents associated with the researcher profile. The available author-indexed information identifies inflammatory bowel disease among the research topics associated with the profile and also lists related subjects including goblet cells, hypoxia-inducible factors, Th17 cells, protein degradation, microRNA-155, histones, and fatty liver research. [1]

Research Impact

The supplied record reports 2,074 citations and an h-index of 23 across 160 documents. These indicators provide measurable information about the citation footprint and indexed publication activity associated with the supplied researcher identifier. Their interpretation should account for disciplinary citation patterns, publication chronology, co-authorship, database coverage, and the differing citation practices of biomedical subfields. [4] [2]

Award Suitability

The supplied information places Dekui Zhang’s research profile within inflammatory bowel disease and documents substantial indexed scholarly activity. In the context of the Best Researcher Award, the profile provides a factual basis for considering research output, subject specialization, publication activity, and citation indicators as components of an academic recognition record.

Award suitability should be assessed according to the official criteria established by the World Cell Biologist Awards, together with independently verifiable research outputs and the evidence submitted during the nomination process. [2] [5]

Conclusion

Dekui Zhang is presented in the supplied record as a researcher affiliated with LanZhou University Second Hospitial, China, with inflammatory bowel disease identified as the principal subject area. The supplied bibliometric indicators comprise 160 documents, 2,074 citations, and an h-index of 23. Together with the documented research subject and author identifier, these data provide a structured academic profile for the Best Researcher Award recognition context.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Dekui Zhang — Author information, Scopus ID 55479875000. ScienceDirect.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/author/55479875000/dekui-zhang
  2. H Xu, K Huang, M Shi, H Gong, M Han, W Tian, X Wang, D Zhang. (2024). MicroRNAs in Helicobacter pylori-infected gastric cancer: Function and clinical application
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661824001609
  3. Q Wang, H Xiao, W Liu, D Zhang et al. (2026). Fusobacterium varium Exacerbates Neutrophil-driven Intestinal Inflammation Associated with Succinate–SUCNR1–NF-κB Signaling
    https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10753-026-02547-x_reference.pdf
  4. W Yin, S Hou, Y Ma, S Yao, J Wei, D Pu, X Fu, D Zhang. (2026). Self-adaptive nanozyme-loaded yeast microcapsules for multifunctional and precise therapy of colitis via intestinal microenvironment remodeling
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12951-026-04544-6
  5. N Wei, YH Ma, LZ Gou, T Lu, X Chen, D Zhang. (2026). Common crosstalk genes and molecular mechanisms in Helicobacter pylori infection and colorectal cancer
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12672-026-04866-9