Souleymane Nacro | Insect Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Souleymane Nacro | Insect Biology | Research Excellence Award

Independant | Burkina Faso

Souleymane Nacro is a senior entomologist and expert in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with over four decades of experience in both fundamental and applied research. He holds a PhD in biological sciences and a Master’s degree in integrated water resource management. His career has focused on the formulation and implementation of IPM programs, capacity-building initiatives, and the coordination of national research projects. Nacro has an extensive publication record, including 91 research articles, two books, and multiple book chapters, reflecting his contributions to entomology and sustainable agriculture. Beyond research, he has applied his expertise to the management of private sector ventures in biofuels production. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with numerous awards and fellowships for his professional impact and leadership, underscoring his influence in advancing agricultural science and environmental management. His work continues to serve as a benchmark in the fields of entomology and integrated pest management.

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Fuwen Zuo | Kidney Disease | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Fuwen Zuo | Kidney Disease | Research Excellence Award

Qilu Hospital of Shandong University | China

Fuwen Zuo, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral researcher and assistant researcher in laboratory medicine with a strong focus on kidney metabolism, fibrosis, and renal disease mechanisms. His research centers on the homeostatic regulation of the renal regional metabolic microenvironment, particularly in diabetic nephropathy, acute kidney injury, and renal fibrosis. He has led and participated in multiple national and provincial funding projects, including major NSFC and Shandong NSF grants, investigating glucolipid metabolic homeostasis, podocyte injury, and key signaling molecules such as CCDC92 and diacylglycerol kinase. His work has been published in high-impact journals including Metabolism, Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, Stem Cell Reports, and Renal Failure, demonstrating significant contributions to renal pharmacology and translational nephrology. In addition to research, he is actively involved in professional scientific organizations and interdisciplinary medical engineering collaborations, and has received several prestigious awards recognizing his innovation, academic excellence, and contributions to pharmacological and biomedical research.

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Jiangang Zhang | Cell Metabolism | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jiangang Zhang | Cell Metabolism | Research Excellence Award

School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University | China

Dr. Jiangang Zhang. A senior academic and medical professional with extensive leadership in pathology, forensic medicine, and laboratory sciences at Lanzhou University and its affiliated hospitals. Holds multiple directorial roles across pathology departments, forensic appraisal institutes, dental hospitals, and GLP laboratory centers, contributing significantly to clinical diagnostics, forensic evaluation, and translational research. Recognized nationally and provincially as an expert in forensic appraisal, including insurance-related forensic assessments, and plays a key role in expert review and governance bodies. Academic training spans clinical medicine, tissue engineering, and advanced biomedical research, with doctoral-level experience at Peking University. Research expertise includes obesity, nutrition, chronic diseases, skin tissue engineering, and pathology-related biomedical sciences. Has led and completed several major nationally funded research projects, including multiple grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and military medical research programs, reflecting sustained contributions to medical science, education, and forensic pathology.

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Bimalesh Kumar Jha | Virology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Bimalesh Kumar Jha | Virology | Research Excellence Award

National Public Health Laboratory, Teku | Nepal

He is a skilled clinical virologist with strong expertise in the surveillance and laboratory diagnosis of respiratory, emerging, and re-emerging viral diseases. His research focuses on virus detection using real-time PCR, cell culture, serological assays, and genomic sequencing. He has broad experience across molecular virology, viral immunology, virus–host interactions, in vivo pathogenesis, viral ecology, epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Proficient in biosafety level-3 laboratory practices, he has contributed to outbreak investigations, laboratory-based surveillance, and nationwide sero-surveillance programs. His professional commitment centers on strengthening laboratory medicine, enhancing disease surveillance capacity, and advancing research-driven public health preparedness.

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Diversity of dengue virus serotypes in Nepal during the 2022 outbreak

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Michel Aubanel | Molecular Mechanisms Signaling | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Michel Aubanel | Molecular Mechanisms Signaling | Research Excellence Award

Kerry | France

Michel Aubanel is a senior R&D and innovation leader with more than three decades of experience in the flavors, ingredients, and aroma chemicals industry. He has held global leadership roles across major multinational organizations, driving process development, natural extract innovation, flavor optimization, and analytical research. His expertise spans natural and nature-identical molecules, botanical extracts, taste technologies, and advanced flavor delivery systems, with strong involvement in intellectual property creation and patent development. He has led multidisciplinary teams across Europe and the United States and supported global technology deployment across Asia, Africa, and emerging markets, particularly for alcoholic beverages. A recognized contributor to the scientific community, he serves on international science and flavor boards and is an active member of multiple professional chemical societies. His work is reflected in peer-reviewed toxicological publications and granted patents, highlighting a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainable flavor solutions.

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Yida Huang | Cancer Metabolomics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yida Huang | Cancer Metabolomics | Research Excellence Award

Shanghai Jiao Tong University | China

Dr. Yida Huang is an accomplished postdoctoral researcher recognized through highly competitive national talent programs, including the Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program and NSFC Doctor Program. Their research centers on advanced mass spectrometry–based molecular profiling technologies for precision diagnosis and prognosis of diseases, particularly cancer. To date, they have published 28 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals such as Cell Reports Medicine, Gut, PNAS, and Materials Today Bio, including two ESI Highly Cited Papers. With 588 citations and an h-index of 12, their work demonstrates strong scientific influence. They have led multiple nationally and municipally funded projects and contributed to translational innovation through five invention patents. A major achievement includes developing a nano-solid-phase mass spectrometry platform enabling high-throughput metabolic profiling from diverse biological samples, supporting large-scale cancer biomarker discovery and prognostic modeling with clinical accuracy comparable to conventional staging systems.

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Shaibal Chandra | Pharmacology | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Shaibal Chandra | Pharmacology | Editorial Board Member

Bengal School of Technology | India

Shaibal Chandra is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology with strong academic training and research expertise in experimental and translational pharmacology. His teaching portfolio spans core and advanced subjects including Pharmacology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Screening Methodology. His research interests focus on phytopharmacology, antioxidant and antiurolithiatic studies, CNS pharmacology, antifertility activity, immunopharmacology, and nano-based therapeutic approaches. He has conducted in vivo pharmacological evaluations using established animal models and possesses hands-on expertise in animal handling, biochemical assays, microscopic techniques, and laboratory instrumentation. His postgraduate research investigated the antiurolithiatic potential of metformin in ethylene glycol-induced renal stone models. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed research and review articles in national and international journals, contributed book chapters published by reputed academic publishers, and holds a published patent related to green nanoparticle synthesis with antioxidant and antibacterial applications. He actively participates in national and international scientific conferences through poster and e-poster presentations, including work on cancer immunotherapy and nanostructure-based drug delivery. He has also served as a reviewer for international journals and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, reflecting sustained engagement in academic research and mentorship.

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Chandra, S., & Chowdhury, S. (2025). Systemic effect of different physiological parameters associated with mirror syndrome. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.70062

Chandra, S., Mondal, N., Chatterjee, A., & Tapadar, D. (2025). Exploration of antiurolithiatic properties of methanolic extract of rhizome of Cyperus tegetum Roxb. in ethylene glycol-induced urolithiatic rats. Pharmacological Research – Natural Products, 100181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prenap.2025.100181

Chandra, S. (2024). Phytochemical and pharmacological (CNS) screening of alcoholic extract obtained from Melia azedarach (leaf). Bengal School of Technology (A College of Pharmacy).

Kar, D. R., Dutta, A., Chandra, S., Das, P. P., & Paul, D. K. (2023). Evaluation of the antifertility activity of methanolic extract of Melia azedarach and their GC–MS study. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Phytopharmacological Research, 13, 201–220. https://doi.org/10.51847/bxeo6u8vnk

Chakraborty, M., Das, P. P., Chandra, S., Shaharyar, M. A., Sarkar, N., Mukherjee, S., Paul, S., Bhowmik, R., Haldar, P. K., & Karmakar, S. (2023). Toxicology of nanoformulations and materials in tissue engineering. In Nanostructured materials for tissue engineering. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95134-0.00006-7

Chandra, S. (2023). Antidiabetic activity of exotic Indian spices. In Medicinal spices and herbs from India. Apple Academic Press (CRC Press).

Salam Titinchi | Stem Cell Research | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Salam Titinchi | Stem Cell Research | Editorial Board Member

University of the Western Cape | South Africa

Professor J.J. Titinchi is an established chemist with extensive expertise in inorganic, organic, and materials chemistry, with a strong emphasis on functional materials and catalytic systems. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of heterogeneous catalysts, nanostructured materials, metal–organic frameworks, and functional inorganic materials for sustainable chemical processes, including green chemistry, energy conversion, and environmental remediation. With over three decades of academic experience, he has made significant contributions to advancing structure–property relationships in catalytic and functional materials and their industrial and environmental applications. His scholarly output reflects consistent impact, with an h-index of 25 (Scopus) and approximately 1,760 citations, underscoring the relevance of his work in materials and chemical sciences. He has supervised a substantial number of postgraduate researchers, contributing to capacity building and knowledge transfer in advanced chemistry research. His international research engagement is reflected through collaborative programs and visiting professorships, particularly in the United States and Europe. In addition, he has played a leading role in shaping the scientific community through organizing and chairing international conferences on functional materials, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology. His sustained research productivity and recognition as an established researcher highlight his significant contribution to contemporary chemical and materials research.

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Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2025). C4C recent developments: Carbonaceous-supported catalysts for CO₂ conversion into cyclic carbonates. [Journal name not specified].

Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2024). Overcoming curcumin’s limitations: Synthetic derivatives in diabetes and cancer management. [Journal name not specified].

Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2025). Asymmetrical curcumin derivative: Synthesis, structural exploration, Hirshfeld surface analysis, and computational study. Structural Chemistry.

Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2025). Synthesis, in silico and antimicrobial activity study of substituted aromatic imines and their corresponding amines. Results in Chemistry.

Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2025). Fault seal analysis for geological carbon dioxide storage in the Pletmos Basin, offshore South Africa. Marine Georesources and Geotechnology.

Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2024). Evaluating the therapeutic potential of curcumin and synthetic derivatives: A computational approach to anti-obesity treatments. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2023). Medicinal chemistry perspectives on the development of piperazine-containing HIV-1 inhibitors. [Journal name not specified].

Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2023). Substituent and solvent effects on UV–visible absorption spectra of chalcone derivatives: Experimental and computational studies. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy.

Titinchi, J. J., et al. (2023). Curcuminoid nanovesicles as advanced therapeutics. [Journal name not specified].

Ji Cao | Macrophage Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Ji Cao | Macrophage Biology | Research Excellence Award

Zhejiang University | China

Ji Cao, Ph.D., is a leading scholar in tumor pharmacology and anticancer drug discovery, internationally recognized as a World’s Top 2% Scientist (Stanford ranking, 2023) and a National Young Top Talent of China. His research integrates tumor pharmacology, chemical biology, and artificial intelligence–driven drug design, with major contributions to targeted protein degradation (PROTACs), ferroptosis regulation, MYC oncoprotein inhibition, and cancer immunotherapy. He has published over 59 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Cell Metabolism, Nature Communications, PNAS, and Science Advances, including multiple ESI highly cited papers, accumulating more than 4,000 citations with an h-index of 36. His work has translated into innovation through 18 Chinese patents and one international patent. He has led nationally and provincially funded projects exceeding ¥14 million and has received prestigious science and technology awards for outstanding contributions to biomedical research and translational pharmacology.

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Esraa M. Elnahas | Neuropsychopharmacology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Esraa M. Elnahas | Neuropsychopharmacology | Research Excellence Award

Ain Shams University | Egypt

An academic pharmacology professional with extensive experience in full-time teaching at a leading medical faculty, delivering clinical pharmacology education across diverse medical programs using lectures, small-group discussions, and practical sessions. Teaching practice is grounded in outcome-based education and modern, technology-enhanced, student-centered strategies, including problem-based, case-based, and team-based learning, aimed at improving clinical reasoning and engagement. Research experience includes supervision of postgraduate (Master’s and Medical Doctorate) and undergraduate research projects, alongside postdoctoral involvement in a neuropsychopharmacology research group. Research interests center on neuroscience and behavioral pharmacology, with a strong emphasis on translating clinically observed phenomena into testable experimental hypotheses through close clinician–scientist collaboration. Academic contributions have been recognized through institutional international publication awards. Active participation in scientific communities is demonstrated through involvement in national conferences, regular departmental scientific meetings, a major university medical congress, and prestigious international forums such as the ASPET Annual Meeting and the Academic Drug Discovery Colloquium, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing pharmacological education and translational research.

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