Ioan Tomuta | Genetic Material | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Ioan Tomuta | Genetic Material | Research Excellence Award

University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj-Napoca | Romania

Ioan Tomuță is a leading researcher in pharmaceutical technology with extensive expertise in the design, development, and optimization of modern dosage forms. His work focuses on understanding the physicochemical and mechanical properties of active substances and excipients, their processing behavior, and their influence on drug release kinetics and bioavailability. He has made significant contributions to advanced drug delivery systems, including liposomes, nanoparticles, polymeric films, and gastroretentive drug delivery platforms produced through 3D printing. His research also advances the use of NIR spectroscopy, chemometrics, and Quality-by-Design principles for pharmaceutical development and process analytical control. He has played key roles in national and European research projects involving process engineering, tissue regeneration technologies, and artificial intelligence–based prediction tools for 3D-printable medicines. His work spans formulation science, process optimization, GMP-oriented industrial applications, and innovation in personalized medicine manufacturing technologies.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications: 

Savencu, I., Iurian, S., Porfire, A., Bogdan, C., & Tomuță, I. (2021). Review of advances in polymeric wound dressing films. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 168, 105059.

Ilyés, K., Kovács, N. K., Balogh, A., Borbás, E., Farkas, B., Casian, T., Marosi, G., … & Tomuță, I. (2019). The applicability of pharmaceutical polymeric blends for the fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D technique: Material considerations, printability, process modulation, with particular interest in additive manufacturing applications. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 129, 110–123.

Tefas, L. R., Sylvester, B., Tomuță, I., Sesarman, A., Licarete, E., Banciu, M., … & Porfire, A. (2017). Development of antiproliferative long-circulating liposomes co-encapsulating doxorubicin and curcumin through the use of a quality-by-design approach. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 1605–1621.

Tefas, L. R., Tomuță, I., Achim, M., & Vlase, L. (2015). Development and optimization of quercetin-loaded PLGA nanoparticles by experimental design. Clujul Medical, 88(2), 214.

Barbalata, C. I., Tefas, L. R., Achim, M., Tomuță, I., & Porfire, A. S. (2020). Statins in risk-reduction and treatment of cancer. World Journal of Clinical Oncology, 11(8), 573.

Bogdan, C., Iurian, S., Tomuță, I., & Moldovan, M. (2017). Improvement of skin condition in striae distensae: Development, characterization and clinical efficacy of a cosmetic product containing Punica granatum seed oil and Croton lechleri resin extract. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 521–531.

Rusu, M. E., Gheldiu, A. M., Mocan, A., Moldovan, C., Popa, D. S., Tomuță, I., … & Vlase, L. (2018). Process optimization for improved phenolic compounds recovery from walnut (Juglans regia L.) septum: Phytochemical profile and biological activities. Molecules, 23(11), 2814.

Colobatiu, L., Gavan, A., Potarniche, A. V., Rus, V., Diaconeasa, Z., Mocan, A., … & Tomuță, I. (2019). Evaluation of bioactive compounds-loaded chitosan films as a novel and potential diabetic wound dressing material. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 145, 104369.

Rusu, M. E., Fizeșan, I., Pop, A., Gheldiu, A. M., Mocan, A., Crișan, G., Vlase, L., … & Tomuță, I. (2019). Enhanced recovery of antioxidant compounds from hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) involucre based on extraction optimization: Phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity. Antioxidants, 8(10), 460

Misbah Hanif | Human Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Misbah Hanif | Human Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Dow University Of Health Sciences | Pakistan

Dr. Misbah Iqbal Hanif holds a Ph.D. in Human Genetics from the University of Karachi, with research focused on the genetic and cytogenetic causes of recurrent spontaneous miscarriages. Her doctoral work, “A comparative analysis of spontaneous miscarriage couples through QF-PCR with STR markers and conventional cytogenetic tools,” integrated molecular and cytogenetic methodologies to identify chromosomal abnormalities contributing to pregnancy loss. Her research interests encompass reproductive genetics, cytogenetic and molecular diagnostics, and the application of genetic counseling in clinical settings. Dr. Hanif has experience in genetic screening, QF-PCR assay development, and the interpretation of chromosomal aberrations associated with gynecological disorders. Her work also bridges clinical genetics and public health, emphasizing early detection and counseling for inherited and endocrine-related diseases. She has contributed to translational genetics through her involvement in clinical research projects, including those addressing pediatric endocrine disorders, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and metabolic syndromes. With additional certification in genetic counseling, her research and clinical contributions aim to advance genetic diagnostics, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen genetic counseling services within healthcare and academic environments.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus

Featured Publications:

Ali, A., Ali, N., Hanif, M. I., & Ali, S. R. (2024). Discovering Down’s syndrome: An account from a low middle income country. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 40(9).

Khan, H., Sher, S. A., Hanif, M. I., Zemawal, N. A., Ahmad, A., Khan, F., & Daftani, M. H. (2024). Prevalence, proportions, and identities of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the oral microflora of healthy children. Cureus, 16(8), 1–9.

Hanif, M. I., Ahmed, H., Ibrahim, M. N., Raza, J., & Ahmed, S. A. (2024). A novel de novo likely pathogenic variant of WFS1 gene in a Pakistani child with non-classic WFS1 spectrum disorder. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 36(2), 433–435.

Hanif, M. I., Ahmed, F., Raza, J., & Ali, S. R. (2024). Clinical outcomes of neonatal admissions with respiratory distress at Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology: An observational study. Pakistan Pediatric Journal, 48(1).

Hanif, M. I., Khan, S. W., Ali, S. R., & Raza, S. J. (2024). Neonatal disease presentations at a newly developed center in an LMIC: Insights from the spectrum of illness at SICHN. International Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology, 6(1), 14–17.

Hanif, M. I., Mansoor, Q., Arif, A., Shoeb, E., Ismail, M., Khan, A., & Ahmed, S. A. (2024). Genetic evaluation of spontaneous miscarriages and couples through conventional and modern diagnostic tools. Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care.