Kamil Rodak | Membrane Lipid Metabolism | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Kamil Rodak | Membrane Lipid Metabolism | Young Scientist Award

Wroclaw Medical University | Poland

Kamil Rodak is a PhD student in the Doctoral School at Wrocław Medical University, currently affiliated with the Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, following a Master’s degree in Medical Analytics completed. Professionally, he has served as Embryologist at INVICTA Fertility Clinic, preceded by roles as Junior Laboratory Diagnostics Assistant at INVICTA and at Diagnostyka S.A. His research includes being Principal Investigator for the ongoing NCN Preludium 22 grant study “GC-MS/MS analysis of selected PUFA in seminal plasma …” and earlier projects on aluminum neurotoxicity, Alzheimer’s disease modelling, and effects of caffeine on prolactin and oxidative stress. Among his recognitions are the Ludwik Hirszfeld Scholarship, nomination for Scientist of the Future, and laureate of the 20th Wrocław Magnolia competition. According to ResearchGate, he has authored 6 publications, which have accrued 121 citations to date, yielding an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications:

Rodak, K., Kokot, I., Mazurek, S., Piwowar, A., Sokolik, R., Kacperczyk, M., Szostak, R., Cuprych, P., Korman, L., & Kratz, E. M. (2024). Comparative profiling of serum biomarkers and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy for differential diagnosis of patients with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis – a pilot study. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 311, 124654.

Płaczkowska, S., Rodak, K., Kmieciak, A., Gilowska, I., & Kratz, E. M. (2024). Exploring correlations: Human seminal plasma and blood serum biochemistry in relation to semen quality. PLOS ONE, 19(6), e0305861.

Rodak, K., Bęben, D., Birska, M., Siwiela, O., Kokot, I., Moreira, H., Radajewska, A., Szyjka, A., & Kratz, E. M. (2024). Evaluating the neuroprotective potential of caffeinated coffee in the context of aluminum-induced neurotoxicity: Insights from a PC12 cell culture model. Antioxidants, 13(3), 342.

Rodak, K., & Kratz, E. M. (2023). PUFAs and their derivatives as emerging players in diagnostics and treatment of male fertility disorders. Pharmaceuticals, 16(5), 723.

Rodak, K., Kokot, I., Kryla, A., Kratz, E. M., & Ciobica, A. (2022). The examination of the influence of caffeinated coffee consumption on the concentrations of serum prolactin and selected parameters of the oxidative-antioxidant balance in young adults: A preliminary report. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2022, 1735204.

Rodak, K., & Kratz, E. M. (2021). Caffeine as a factor influencing the functioning of the human body – friend or foe? Nutrients, 13(9), 3088.

Radhika Khanna | Plant Cell Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Radhika Khanna | Plant Cell Biology | Best Researcher Award

Forest Research Institute | India

Radhika Khanna is a scholar in the field of forest-product chemistry and bioactive natural products, whose research spans phytochemistry, biotechnological approaches, and pharmacological evaluations. Her recent work includes UPLC-QTOF-MS metabolomics and chemometric studies on Cupressus torulosa needles, molecular docking explorations of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic compounds, as well as in vitro and in vivo bioactivity assessments. She has also conducted multi-location HPLC analyses of triterpenoids in Terminalia arjuna. Over her career, she has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Journal of Chemometrics, Analytical Methods, Journal of Chromatographic Science, and Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry. According to her Google Scholar profile, she currently has an h-index of 7, with 140 citations across her body of work and 91 citations since 2020, along with an i10-index of 5.

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Featured Publications:

Khanna, R., & Varshney, V. K. (2025). Molecular docking-based investigation of antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities of bioactive compounds from Cupressus torulosa needles. ChemistrySelect. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202501052

Khanna, R., Pandey, G., Barthwal, S., Ginwal, H. S., & Varshney, V. K. (2025). Phytochemical profiling, isolation, characterization, and quantification of triterpenoids from Terminalia arjuna: A multi-location study using HPLC and statistical analyses. Journal of Chromatographic Science, 63(6). https://doi.org/10.1093/chromsci/bmaf042

Khanna, R., Bhadoriya, K., Pandey, G., & Varshney, V. K. (2025). Geographical influence on metabolite profiles of Cupressus torulosa: UPLC-QTOF-MS (positive mode) and chemometric insights. Journal of Chemometrics, 39(4), e70031. https://doi.org/10.1002/cem.70031

Khanna, R., Bhadoriya, K., Pandey, G., & Varshney, V. K. (2025). UPLC-QTOF-MS-based metabolomics and chemometrics studies of geographically diverse Cupressus torulosa needles. Analytical Methods, 17(3), 1900–1914. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01654H

Khanna, R., Chitme, H. R., Bhadoriya, K., Tripathi, Y. C., & Varshney, V. K. (2025). In vitro and in vivo assessment of antidiabetic activity of Cupressus torulosa D. Don needles, their LCQTOFMS-assisted metabolite profiling, and implications for diabetes management. Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 60(3), e5117. https://doi.org/10.1002/jms.5117

Ibrahim Musa | Molecular Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ibrahim Musa | Molecular Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Prince Abubakar Audu University | Nigeria

Dr. Ibrahim Musa is a Molecular Physiologist with a PhD in Molecular Physiology and Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham, UK, where his doctoral research focused on the molecular function and stability of MuRF1 in skeletal muscle using CRISPR/Cas9 and retroviral applications. He has over four years of research experience in ubiquitin biology, target validation, cellular biology, and molecular mechanisms, with expertise in CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing and primary human skeletal muscle culture. As a Research Assistant at the Cellular Health and Metabolism Facility, University of Birmingham, he screened novel drug compounds for mitochondrial dysfunction and optimized dose-response assays in human myoblasts. Dr. Musa has also served as a Lecturer and Researcher in Human Physiology at Kogi State University, Nigeria, for a decade, where he has designed curricula, delivered undergraduate and MBBS lectures, supervised laboratory sessions, and coordinated departmental seminars. His research contributions are published in reputable journals, with an h-index of X, over Y documents, and more than Z citations indexed in Scopus/Google Scholar. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the TETFund Doctoral Scholarship (£99,960) and multiple travel awards from the Physiological Society and University of Birmingham, underscoring his growing impact in molecular physiology and biomedical research.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications:

Gant, H., Ghimire, N., Min, K., Musa, I., Ashraf, M., & Lawan, A. (2024). Impact of the quadriceps angle on health and injury risk in female athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(12), 1547.

Musa, I., et al. (2025). MuRF1 partners with TRIM72 E3 ligases to impair insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle. FASEB Journal. (Accepted; preprint available at bioRxiv).

Nishimura, Y., Chunthorng-Orn, J., Lord, S., Musa, I., Dawson, P., Holm, L., & Lai, Y. C. (2022). Ubiquitin E3 ligase Atrogin-1 protein is regulated via the rapamycin-sensitive mTOR-S6K1 signalling pathway in C2C12 muscle cells. American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, 323(1), C215–C225.

Nishimura, Y., Musa, I., Holm, L., & Lai, Y. C. (2021). Recent advances in measuring and understanding the regulation of exercise-mediated protein degradation in skeletal muscle. American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, 321(2), C276–C287.

Seabright, A. P., Fine, N. H. F., Barlow, J. P., Lord, S. O., Musa, I., Gray, A., Bryant, J., Banzhaf, M., Lavery, G. G., Hardie, D. G., Hodson, D. J., Philp, A., & Lai, Y. C. (2020). AMPK activation induces mitophagy and promotes mitochondrial fission while activating TBK1 in a PINK1-Parkin independent manner. The FASEB Journal, 34(11), 14416–14433.

Siyabonga Ntshalintshali | Plant Sciences | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Siyabonga Ntshalintshali | Plant Sciences | Young Scientist Award

University of Zululand | South Africa

Mr. Siyabonga Ntshalintshali is a Master’s candidate in Plant Sciences at the University of Zululand with research expertise in plant stress physiology, focusing on abiotic and biotic stress tolerance mechanisms in food and indigenous crops. His academic journey builds on a BSc in Agronomy, where he earned the Dean’s Award twice for academic excellence. He has contributed to advancing sustainable agriculture through published and ongoing studies on nitrate priming in Bambara groundnut under salinity stress, host–pathogen interactions involving Fusarium verticillioides and maize, and the effects of Macrophomina phaseolina on crop performance. His research outputs include two peer-reviewed journal articles in the Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science (Wiley) and Plant Stress (Elsevier), both indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, with additional manuscripts submitted to Science of the Total Environment and Planta. According to Google Scholar, he has authored 2 documents with a citation count of 2 and an h-index of 1, reflecting an emerging but growing impact in his field. Siyabonga’s commitment to promoting underutilized crops such as Bambara groundnut has been recognized through awards, including second-best presentation at a scientific symposium. He is a registered Candidate Natural Scientist with SACNASP and actively contributes to advancing resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus

Featured Publications:

Khawula, S., Daniel, A. I., Nyawo, N., Ndlazi, K., Sibiya, S., Ntshalintshali, S., … (2025). Optimizing plant resilience with growth-promoting Rhizobacteria under abiotic and biotic stress conditions. Plant Stress, 100949.

Ntshalintshali, S., Sibiya, S. G. P., Mabuza, N., Nkomo, M., & Buthelezi, L. G. (2025). Seed priming in legume crops: Mechanisms, applications and future directions for enhanced germination, growth and abiotic stress tolerance in sustainable agriculture: A review. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 211(5), e70115.

Kaouthar Jeddi | Plant Cell Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kaouthar Jeddi | Plant Cell Biology | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Sciences of Gabès – Gabès University Tunisia | Tunisia

Dr. Kaouthar Jeddi is an Associate Professor of Botany and Plant Biology at the Faculty of Sciences of Gabès, Gabès University, Tunisia, specializing in plant ecology, stress physiology, and restoration biology. Her doctoral research focused on ecological restoration and afforestation of arid steppes, and her work continues to explore how plants adapt to abiotic and biotic stress, including salinity, drought, and heavy metal pollution. With a strong emphasis on phytoremediation, biomonitoring, and sustainable management of arid ecosystems, she has contributed significantly to understanding the physiological and ecological mechanisms of plant resilience. Dr. Jeddi has published extensively in leading peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI and Scopus, with [X documents], an h-index of [X], and more than [X citations] to date. Her recent publications include studies on salinity stress in Damask rose and allelopathic interactions of multipurpose trees with forage crops in Mediterranean arid lands. She actively participates in collaborative research projects, bridging ecological restoration practices with sustainable development strategies in arid and semi-arid regions. Through her teaching, editorial service, and research leadership, Dr. Jeddi has established herself as a respected scholar advancing plant science, ecosystem restoration, and innovative approaches to managing the challenges of fragile and polluted environments.

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Featured Publications:

Jeddi, K., Siddique, K. H. M., & Hessini, K. (2025). Impact of salinity on plant growth, photosynthesis, cell wall elasticity and osmotic adjustment in Damask rose. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology.

Jeddi, K. (2025). Potential allelopathic effects of two multipurpose trees on germination, seedling performance, and antioxidant activity of alfalfa in Mediterranean arid lands. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology.

Muhammad Junaid Anwar | Immunology Cellular Interactions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar | Immunology Cellular Interactions | Best Researcher Award

Bahauddin Zakariya Univeristy |Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar is a rising scholar in Food Science & Technology whose work spans bioactive compounds, dairy protein‐based nanoencapsulation, food safety, and nutraceutical applications. According to Google Scholar, he has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and accumulated more than 270 citations to date, reflecting an h-index of 8.  His research includes investigations into olive oil polyphenols for cancer prevention, development of casein-based nanoencapsulation for managing cow’s milk allergy, optimization of ultrasonication pre-treatments for microbial reduction in fresh produce, and exploration of isoflavones and resveratrol in anticancer contexts. Through a blend of experimental and review work, he advances both the applied and mechanistic understanding of functional foods and health-promoting ingredients.

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Featured Publications:

Anwar, M. J., Anwar, M. H., Imran, M., Noman, A. M., Hussain, M., Raza, H., … & Selim, S. (2025). Olive oil polyphenols: A promising approach for cancer prevention and therapy. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(9), e70976.

Anwar, M. J., Hameed, A., Khan, M. U., Mazhar, A., & Manzoor, H. M. I. (2025). Development and exploration of casein-based nano-encapsulation of mangiferin for cow milk allergy management and immunomodulation. Food Bioscience, 66, 106278.

Javed, M. S., Nawaz, H., Filza, F., Anwar, M. J., Shah, F. U. H., Ali, U., … & Nayik, G. A. (2025). Optimization of calcium chloride and ultrasonication pre-treatment to mitigate the microbial load on fresh carrots using response surface methodology. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 116, 107311.

Ul Hassan, M. H., Shahbaz, M., Imran, M., Momal, U., Naeem, H., Mujtaba, A., Hussain, M., Anwar, M. J., Alsagaby, S. A., Al Abdulmonem, W., Yehuala, T. F., & Mostafa, E. M. (2025). Isoflavones: Promising natural agent for cancer prevention and treatment. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(3), e70091.

Hameed, A., Ashraf, F., Anwar, M. J., Amjad, A., Hussain, M., Imran, M., … & Jbawi, E. A. (2024). α-Amylase enzyme inhibition relevant to type II diabetes by using functional yogurt with Cinnamomum verum and Stevia rebaudiana. Food and Agricultural Immunology, 35(1), 2389091.

Khalid, M. U., Sultan, M. T., Khan, W. A., Israr, M., Zafar, N., Noman, A. M., Imtiaz, S., Younis, M., Anwar, M. J., Nayyar, A., Orabi, A. A., & Khalil, N. A. (2024). Nutritional and physico-chemical profiling of Tribulus terristris and its nutraceuticals application. Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, 31(9), 1230–1241.

Faisal, Z., Irfan, R., Akram, N., Manzoor, H. M. I., Aabdi, M. A., Anwar, M. J., … & Desta, D. T. (2024). The multifaceted potential of fenugreek seeds: From health benefits to food and nanotechnology applications. Food Science & Nutrition, 12(4), 2294–2310.

Javed, M. S., Alvi, S. Q., Amjad, A., Sardar, H., Anwar, M. J., Javid, A., … & AbdElgawad, H. (2024). Protein extracted from Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves: Bio-evaluation and characterization as suitable plant-based meat-protein alternative. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 146, 105536.

Anwar, M. J., Altaf, A., Imran, M., Amir, M., Alsagaby, S. A., Al Abdulmonem, W., Mujtaba, A., El-Ghorab, A. H., Ghoneim, M. M., Hussain, M., Al Jbawi, E., Shaker, M. E., & Abdelgawad, M. A. (2023). Anti-cancer perspectives of resveratrol: A comprehensive review. Food and Agricultural Immunology, 34(1).

Hameed, A., Anwar, M. J., Khan, M. I., Tarar, O. M., Ali, S. W., Faraz, A., … & Kashif, A. S. (2023). Assessing the impact of camel breed and their grazing habits on the nutritional profile of milk. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 60(2).

Muhammad Sarfraz | Polymer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz | Polymer Science | Best Researcher Award

University of Engeineering and Technology | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz is an accomplished chemical engineer whose research centers on membrane science, polymer nanocomposites, and carbon capture technologies. Currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Polymer & Process Engineering at UET Lahore, he previously held roles as Assistant Professor (2015–2022) and as Lecturer B at KFUPM, Saudi Arabia (2012–2015). His academic training includes a PhD in Chemical Engineering from KFUPM (dissertation on mixed-matrix membranes for CO₂ separation) and an MSc in Polymer Engineering from UET Lahore. To date, he has published extensively—authoring dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles on topics such as mixed‐matrix membranes, biochar-impregnated membranes, MOF-based composites, antifouling designs, and nanoferrite catalysts. According to Google Scholar, he has 452 citations, with an h-index of 12, reflecting the impact and reach of his work. His recent accepted works include studies on Zn–Co nanoferrite membranes for wastewater treatment, bio-MOF applications in carbon capture and water treatment, and enhanced CO₂ separation through COF‐infused carbon molecular sieve membranes, demonstrating both depth and breadth in sustainable materials research

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Featured Publications:

Kiran, S., Sarfraz, M., Alomar, M., Al Huwayz, M., Riaz, A., Mujtaba, M. A., Bashir, M. N., & Petrů, J. (2025). Zn-Co nanoferrites incorporated polysulfone nanofiltration membranes for wastewater treatment. Polymer Testing. (Accepted).

Hassan, A., Sarfraz, M., Riaz, A., Mujtaba, M. A., Bashir, M. N., & Petrů, J. (2025). Prospects of bio-MOF-11 in carbon capture, water treatment and medical applications. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. (Accepted).

Alomar, M., Sarfraz, M., Rasool, G., AlMohamadi, H., Mujtaba, M. A., Bashir, M. N., & Petrů, J. (2025). Biochar-impregnated membranes for sustainable water desalination applications. Results in Chemistry. (Accepted).

Nawaz, S., Sarfraz, M., Alomar, M., Al Huwayz, M., & AlMohamadi, H. (2025). Antifouling polyethersulfone-based interfacial polymerization membranes for water treatment applications. Journal of Polymer Research, 32, 295.

Kiran, S., Sarfraz, M., Alomar, M., Mujtaba, M. A., Bashir, M. N., Ali, M. M., & Ali, F. (2025). Zn-Co nanoferrite electrocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen and oxygen generation. Results in Chemistry, 16, 102392.

Khan, H. A. A., Sarfraz, M., Gouadria, S., Al-Harbi, F. F., & Kiran, S. (2025). Enhancing carbon capture efficacy of titania-doped polyethersulfone membranes. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.

Riaz, A., Wu, C., Li, X., Sarfraz, M., Sun, L., Liu, L., Son, Y., & Ma, X. (2025). Huge improved gas separation performance of carbon molecular sieve membranes by incorporating polyimide COF into a linear polyimide precursor. Journal of Membrane Science, 728, 124103.

Sabir, A., Alomar, M., Sarfraz, M., & Yasmeen, F. (2025). Modulating membrane performance by optimizing coagulation temperature and dipping time. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 142(23), e56998.

Alomar, M., Nawaz, S., Sarfraz, M., & Sabir, A. (2024). Genipin nanoparticles-doped reduced graphene oxide membranes: A promising solution for arsenic ion removal from wastewater. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 50, 4269–4282.

Tahir, Z., Alomar, M., Sarfraz, M., Waheed, A., & Ayub, H. M. U. (2024). Carbon capturing composite membranes comprising Cu-MOF and PIM-1. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 141, e55709.

Manish Kumar | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Manish Kumar | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Delhi University | India

Dr. Manish Kumar is an accomplished inorganic chemist whose research centers on coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry, with special emphasis on designing fluorescent chemo-sensors and metal complexes for biological applications. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Delhi, where he investigated the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes built on quinolone derivatives and heterocyclic ligands, and extensively studied their DNA/protein binding, cleavage, docking, and in vitro cytotoxicity. Over the years, he has published a number of peer-reviewed articles in journals including New Journal of Chemistry, Dalton Transactions, Inorganica Chimica Acta, Spectrochimica Acta A, and Polyhedron. His works explore the structure–activity relationships of complexes of Ni(II), Cu(II), and Ru(II), combining experimental methods, X-ray crystallography, spectroscopic techniques, thermodynamics, molecular docking, and theoretical (DFT) studies. He has also contributed a book chapter on metallodrugs in medicinal inorganic chemistry. His research has attracted citations across the field, earning him an h-index of about [insert h-index] and a total of [insert total citations] citations to date. Through his efforts, he continues to advance the frontiers of metallodrug design, metal–biomolecule interaction, and sensor development in inorganic chemistry.

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Featured Publications:

Kumar, M., Lal, N., Luthra, P. M., & Masram, D. T. (2021). Exploring binding plus cleavage activities of Nickel(II) complexes towards DNA and proteins. New Journal of Chemistry, 45(15), 6693–6708.

Kumar, M., Kumar, G., & Masram, D. T. (2020). Copper(II) complexes containing enoxacin and heterocyclic ligands: Synthesis, crystal structures and their biological perspectives. New Journal of Chemistry, 44(20), 8595–8613.

Kumar, G., Mogha, N. K., Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2020). NiO nanocomposites/rGO as a heterogeneous catalyst for imidazole scaffolds with applications in inhibiting the DNA binding activity. Dalton Transactions, 49(6), 1963–1974.

Kumar, M., Kumar, G., Dadure, K. M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Copper(II) complexes based on levofloxacin and 2N-donor ligands: Synthesis, crystal structures and in vitro biological evaluation. New Journal of Chemistry, 43(40), 15462–15481.

Kumar, G., Kant, A., Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Synthesis, characterization and kinetic study of metal organic framework nanocomposite excipient used as extended release delivery vehicle for an antibiotic drug. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 496, 119036.

Kumar, M., Mogha, N. K., Kumar, G., Hussain, F., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Biological evaluation of copper(II) complex with nalidixic acid and 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy). Inorganica Chimica Acta, 490, 144–154.

Kumar, M., Kumar, G., Mogha, N. K., Jain, R., Hussain, F., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Structure, DNA/proteins binding, docking and cytotoxicity studies of copper(II) complexes with the first quinolone drug nalidixic acid and 2,2′-dipyridylamine. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 212, 94–104.

Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Evaluation of DNA, BSA, and HSA binding propensity of copper(II) complex with N-donor ligand 2,2′-dipyridylamine. Polyhedron, 157, 511–520.

Amirhosein Kefayat | Cancer Cells | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Amirhosein Kefayat | Cancer Cells | Best Researcher Award

Edinburgh of University | United Kingdom

Dr. Amirhosein Kefayat is a clinical research fellow at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, with over fourteen years of dedicated experience in translational and clinical cancer research. Since his early days in medical school, he has pursued a strong passion for advancing oncology through both laboratory and clinical investigations, contributing to more than 60 peer-reviewed publications that have collectively garnered over 2,300 citations, with a Google Scholar H-index of 28. His research spans biomaterials, nanomedicine, wound healing, immunoinformatics, and cancer vaccine design, with several of his papers ranking among the top 1% most-cited in their respective years of publication. Notably, his work on innovative wound dressings, cancer-testis antigen vaccines, and gold nanoclusters for radiosensitization has made significant impacts within the fields of biomaterials and cancer therapeutics. Alongside his research, he is currently advancing his academic qualifications through a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice at the University of Edinburgh and Associate Principal Investigator Training with NIHR. Recognized among the top 0.5% of cancer researchers worldwide, his career reflects a consistent commitment to bridging basic science and clinical application to improve patient care.

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Featured Publications:

Eskandarinia, A., Kefayat, A., Agheb, M., Rafienia, M., Amini Baghbadorani, M., & Navid, S. (2020). A novel bilayer wound dressing composed of a dense polyurethane/propolis membrane and a biodegradable polycaprolactone/gelatin nanofibrous scaffold. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 3063.

Eskandarinia, A., Kefayat, A., Gharakhloo, M., Agheb, M., Khodabakhshi, D., & Rafienia, M. (2020). A propolis enriched polyurethane-hyaluronic acid nanofibrous wound dressing with remarkable antibacterial and wound healing activities. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 149, 467–476.

Safavi, A., Kefayat, A., Mahdevar, E., Abiri, A., & Ghahremani, F. (2020). Exploring the out of sight antigens of SARS-CoV-2 to design a candidate multi-epitope vaccine by utilizing immunoinformatics approaches. Vaccine, 38(48), 7612–7628.

Khodabakhshi, D., Eskandarinia, A., Kefayat, A., Rafienia, M., Navid, S., & Karbasi, S. (2019). In vitro and in vivo performance of a propolis-coated polyurethane wound dressing with high porosity and antibacterial efficacy. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 178, 177–184.

Eskandarinia, A., Kefayat, A., Rafienia, M., Agheb, M., Navid, S., & Ebrahimpour, K. (2019). Cornstarch-based wound dressing incorporated with hyaluronic acid and propolis: In vitro and in vivo studies. Carbohydrate Polymers, 216, 25–35.

Rosa M Giraldez-Perez | Intracellular Transport Systems | Innovative Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Rosa M Giraldez-Perez | Intracellular Transport Systems | Innovative Research Award

University or Cordoba | Spain

Rosa María Giráldez-Pérez is a researcher in the fields of nanotechnology, nanomedicine, physiology, and neuroscience whose scientific contributions focus on the design and application of nanomaterials for therapeutic purposes. Her work has addressed innovative strategies such as gold nanosystems functionalized with antibiotics or anticancer drugs, the development of nanocarriers for leukemia, prostate, liver, and lung cancer treatments, as well as nanoparticle-based approaches to prevent antibiotic resistance. She has also contributed to research in obesity therapy through nanosystems targeting metabolic regulation and in neuroscience through studies on oxidative stress and fragile X syndrome. Her research output includes 81 scientific documents, which have accumulated 911 citations and reflect an h-index of 13, demonstrating both productivity and impact in her field. A significant portion of her publications are in high-impact journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), and several list her as first or senior author, highlighting her leading role in collaborative projects. By integrating expertise from cellular biology, physiology, and nanoscience, her work advances translational biomedical research and offers potential therapeutic solutions for cancer, infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and neurological conditions.

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Featured Publications:

Giráldez-Pérez, R. M., Grueso, E. M., Montero-Hidalgo, A. J., Muriana-Fernández, C., Kuliszewska, E., Luque, R. M., & Prado-Gotor, R. (2025). Daunomycin nanocarriers with high therapeutic payload for the treatment of childhood leukemia. Pharmaceutics, 17(9), 1236.

De Diego-Otero, Y., El Bekay, R., García-Guirado, F., Sánchez-Salido, L., & Giráldez-Pérez, R. M. (2024). Apocynin, a selective NADPH oxidase (Nox2) inhibitor, ameliorates behavioural and learning deficits in the fragile X syndrome mouse model. Biomedicines, 12(2887).

Lhamyani, S., Gentile, A. M., Mengual-Mesa, M., Grueso, E., Giráldez-Pérez, R. M., Fernandez-Garcia, J. C., … El Bekay, R. (2024). Au@16-pH-16/miR-21 mimic nanosystem: An efficient treatment for obesity through browning and thermogenesis induction. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 171, 116104.

Giráldez-Pérez, R. M., Grueso-Molina, E. M., Carbonero-Martínez, A., Álvarezmárquez, J., Kuliszewska, E., Gordillo-Macías, M., & Prado-Gotor, R. (2023). Synergistic antibacterial effects of amoxicillin and gold nanoparticles: A therapeutic option to combat antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics, 12(8), 81275.

Giráldez-Pérez, R. M., Grueso, E., Montero-Hidalgo, A. J., Luque, R. M., Carnerero, J. M., Kuliszewska, E., & Prado-Gotor, R. (2022). Gold nanosystems covered with doxorubicin/DNA complexes: A therapeutic target for prostate and liver cancer. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(24), 15575.

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