Hong Chen | Animal Reproductive Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hong Chen | Animal Reproductive Biology | Best Researcher Award

Northwest A&F University | China

Dr. Hong Chen, an Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, focuses his research on reproductive biology and endocrinology, with a particular interest in the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying testosterone synthesis. His work explores the structural and functional dynamics of Leydig cells in dairy goats, revealing that their morphological changes during development significantly influence testosterone production. A key finding from his studies demonstrated that lipid droplet–mitochondria interactions play a crucial role in testosterone synthesis, highlighting the involvement of autophagy and organelle communication in endocrine regulation. Dr. Chen has completed five research projects and participated in three consultancy or industry-sponsored studies. His research contributions have resulted in twelve peer-reviewed publications indexed in SCI and Scopus databases, with a ResearchGate h-index of 16, reflecting his growing influence in the field. He is an active member of the Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, contributing to the Animal Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology section. Dr. Chen’s work advances the understanding of cellular mechanisms in animal reproductive endocrinology and provides valuable insights into the regulation of steroidogenesis, making significant contributions to both veterinary and cellular biology research.

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Featured Publications:

Chen, H., Zhao, F., Chen, K., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., Zhao, H., & Chen, S. (2022). Exposure of zebrafish to a cold environment triggered cellular autophagy in zebrafish liver. Journal of Fish Diseases.

Chen, H., Chen, K., Zhao, F., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, T., & Chen, S. (2022). Macroautophagy involved in testosterone synthesis in Leydig cells of male dairy goat (Capra hircus). Theriogenology.

Chen, H., Chen, K., Zhao, F., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, T., & Chen, S. (2021, June 1). Macroautophagy involved in testosterone synthesis in Leydig cells of male dairy goats (Capra hircus) [Preprint]. Research Square.

Chen, H., Liang, Y., Han, Y., Liu, T., & Chen, S. (2021). Genome‐wide analysis of Toll‐like receptors in zebrafish and the effect of rearing temperature on the receptors in response to stimulated pathogen infection. Journal of Fish Diseases.

Kanad Dev Nayar | Reproductive Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kanad Dev Nayar | Reproductive Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Akanksha IVF Centre, Mata Chanan Devi Hospital | India

Dr. Kanad Dev Nayar is a distinguished reproductive medicine specialist with over four decades of experience in infertility and IVF. He serves as the Chief Consultant and Head of the Department at Akanksha IVF Centre, Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, New Delhi, where he has been instrumental in performing approximately 600–700 IVF/ICSI cycles annually since 2001. Dr. Nayar holds an MD and DGO from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, and further qualifications from Ireland, including a Diploma in Obstetrics and a Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has held significant leadership roles, including President of the Indian Fertility Society (2022–2024) and Chair Elect of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male (2024–2025). His research contributions are substantial, with 63 publications and 76 citations on ResearchGate . Dr. Nayar has been recognized with multiple accolades, including the ASRM Star Award (2020–2024), TAPISAR Lifetime Achievement Award (2022), and ISAR Lifetime Achievement Award (2024). He continues to influence the field through his clinical expertise, educational initiatives, and active participation in national and international conferences.

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Featured Publications:

Dahiya, P., Nayar, K. D., Gulati, A. J. S., & Dahiya, K. (2012). Placenta accreta causing uterine rupture in second trimester of pregnancy after in vitro fertilization: A case report. Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 13(1), 61.

Dahiya, P., Dahiya, K., Dhankhar, R., Hooda, N., & Nayar, K. D. (2011). The role of the anti-mullerian hormone in female fertility: A review. Journal of Clinical Diagnostic Research, 5, 384.

Nayar, K. D., Nayar, P., Gupta, S., Singh, M., Bhattacharya, R., Kant, G., Gahlot, R., … (2020). Impact of endometriosis on anxiety, depression and quality of life and its association with pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients at a tertiary level infertility centre in India. Fertility and Sterility, 114(3), e211–e212.

Nayar, P., Nayar, K. D., Ahuja, R., Singh, M., Kant, G., Sharma, N., & Nayar, K. (2017). Can yoga affect IVF outcomes? Fertility and Sterility, 108(3), e300.

Malik, S., Verma, S., Jain, K., Talwar, P., Dhorepatil, B., Devi, G., Jindal, U., … (2015). Good clinical practice recommendations on management of infertility in patients from India with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility Science and Research, 2(2), 107–132.

Nayar, K. D., Gupta, S., Sanan, S., Agarwal, S., Kaur, G., Sharma, K., & Kant, G. (2022). Progesterone primed ovarian stimulation protocol (PPOS) vs GnRH antagonist for patients of freeze all cycles: A prospective randomised controlled trial. Fertility and Sterility, 118(4), e317.