Changcai Teng | Molecular genetics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Changcai Teng | Molecular genetics | Research Excellence Award

Academy of Agriculture and Forestry, Qinghai university | China

Prof. Dr. Changcai Teng, born on 27 May 1982, is a Chinese crop genetics and breeding specialist currently serving as a Faba Bean Breeder at the Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science and Qinghai University’s Academy of Agriculture and Forestry. He holds a PhD (2018) and MSc (2009) in crop genetics and breeding, as well as a postgraduate qualification in forestry science (2004), all from Qinghai University in Xining, China. With professional experience spanning roles at the Agricultural Technology Promotion Center in Gonghe County and the Sino-Canada joint venture Jason Group Corporation Luyuan Ecology Co., Ltd, his research has focused on the genetics and breeding of Spring Brassica napus, potato, and faba bean. Proficient in Chinese and English, he is based in Xining, Qinghai Province.

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Featured Publications

"Genome-wide identification of the MADS-box gene family and their role in the formation of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) growth habits", Prof. Dr. Changcai Teng., 2025

Melesse Tadesse | Molecular Genetics | Excellence Award

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Mr. Melesse Tadesse | Molecular Genetics | Excellence Award

University Of Wolaita Sodo | Ethiopia

Mr. Melesse Tadesse Upa (MSc), a highly dedicated Ethiopian biotechnologist, currently serves as the Head and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, where he has been contributing since 2021 after earlier roles as a Biology teacher in Dawro zone. Born on 28 July 1995 in Essera Wereda of the Dawro zone, he holds an MSc in Biotechnology from Arba Minch University, a B.Sc. in Biology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching from Hawassa University, complemented by extensive professional certifications including a Higher Diploma License, English proficiency, GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, Python), and a Master Class in Online Teaching. His research interests span food microbiology, microbial physiology, traditional toxicology, molecular food microbiology, soil microbiology, microbial ecology, bacterial wilt disease, toxicogenomics, heavy metal–gene–protein interactions, and metabolite analysis from medicinal plants. With strong skills in laboratory and fieldwork, molecular techniques, biostatistics, fermentation engineering, microscopy, plant tissue culture, and advanced data analysis tools (SPSS, Origin, GIS), he has taught a wide range of undergraduate biotechnology and biology courses including Molecular Biology, Environmental Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, and Microbial Biotechnology. Melesse is an articulate and highly motivated scientist known for his ability to work under pressure, communicate research outputs effectively, and lead innovative laboratory research collaborations. His MSc thesis focused on isolating and evaluating fermenting microorganisms from enset (kocho) as potential starter cultures, and he has published on the physicochemical and microbial community dynamics of kocho fermentation. He is proficient in English and Amharic and is supported by strong professional references from established researchers at Arba Minch University.

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Featured Publications

"Recent Advances in Enzyme Immobilization: The Role of Artificial Intelligence, Novel Nanomaterials, and Dynamic Carrier Systems", M Tadesse, Y Liu Catalysts., 2025.

"Physicochemical and microbial community dynamics of Kocho fermented from different enset varieties in South West Ethiopia", M Tadesse, FO Ajibade, M Minale, A Mekonnen, A Guadie Heliyon., 2025.

Nasrin Samadyar | Cancer Genetics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Nasrin Samadyar | Cancer Genetics | Research Excellence Award

Kermanshah University of Technology, Kermanshah | Iran

Dr. Nasrin Samadyar, born on 17 June 1989 in Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran, is an Iranian applied mathematician specializing in numerical analysis, stochastic differential equations, and meshfree computational methods. She earned her BSc in Applied Mathematics from Kharazmi University, followed by an MSc from Amirkabir University of Technology and a PhD in Applied Mathematics (Numerical Analysis) from Malayer University, where her doctoral research focused on meshfree radial basis function methods for solving stochastic integral equations. She later completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Mathematics at Alzahra University, concentrating on numerical solutions of stochastic differential and partial differential equations. A dedicated educator, she has taught courses such as Numerical Analysis, Linear Optimization, Calculus, and Numerical Linear Algebra. Samadyar has authored numerous high-impact journal publications spanning stochastic integral equations, fractional models, operational matrix methods, wavelet techniques, and meshless approaches, contributing significantly to computational mathematics. She also serves as a reviewer for leading international journals, including the International Journal of Biomathematics, Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computation, and Soft Computing. A member of Iran's National Elites Foundation, she has supervised graduate research on numerical and stochastic equation-solving techniques and participated in advanced mathematical projects, including implicit meshless methods for fractional stochastic Tricomi-type equations. Proficient in MATLAB, MAPLE, MATHEMATICA, LaTeX, and C++, Samadyar continues to advance research in applied and stochastic mathematics through rigorous analysis, innovative numerical schemes, and interdisciplinary applications.

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Featured Publications

"A new scheme for solving nonlinear Stratonovich Volterra integral equations via Bernoulli’s approximation, Appl", F. Mirzaee, N. Samadyar, S.F. Hosseini., 2025

"Euler polynomial solutions of nonlinear stochastic Ito-Volterra integral equations, J. Comput. Appl",F. Mirzaee, N. Samadyar, S.F. Hosseini., 2025

"Application of orthonormal Bernstein polynomials to construct a efficient scheme for solving fractional stochastic integro-differential equation, Optik Int. J. Light Electron Opt", F. Mirzaee, N. Samadyar., 2025

"Numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic Ito-Volterra integral equations driven by fractional Brownian motion, Math. Meth. Appl",F. Mirzaee, N. Samadyar., 2025

Yanfeng Jia | Gene Regulation | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanfeng Jia | Gene Regulation | Research Excellence Award

College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University | China

Associate Professor Dr. Yanfeng Jia (born May 30, 1990, P.R. China) is a distinguished plant geneticist at the College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, where she also serves as a Master’s supervisor and a member of the Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering. She earned her BSc in Landscape Architecture from Xinjiang Agricultural University (2013), MSc in Plant Genetics and Breeding from Nanjing Agricultural University (2016), and PhD in Genetics from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2020), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship investigating the genic and cis-regulatory basis of environment-inducible C4 photosynthesis. Since joining Xinjiang University in 2023, she has advanced from Lecturer to Associate Professor, leading innovative research in plant molecular biology, rice–pathogen interactions, microRNA-mediated immunity, and photosynthetic evolution. Dr. Jia has secured multiple competitive grants, including the NSFC Youth Program, the Xinjiang “Tianchi Talents” Young Doctoral Program, and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and has contributed to several national major projects on crop resistance and genetic improvement. Her impactful scholarship includes first-author and corresponding-author publications in Advanced Science, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Plants-Basel, and Frontiers in Genetics, highlighting breakthroughs in bacterial blight resistance, microRNA function, and C3–C4 photosynthetic plasticity. With a strong foundation in molecular genetics and crop resilience, Dr. Jia continues to advance research crucial to agricultural sustainability across Xinjiang and beyond.

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Featured Publications

"Genomic and cis-regulatory basis of a plastic C3-C4 photosynthesis in Eleocharis Baldwinii", Chen, L#., Jia, Y.F#., Zhou, Z.H#., Jiang, Q.Y., Liu, J.L., Gu, J.H., Chen, C., Cheng, S.J., Chu, J.F., Liu, X*., Lin, Y.J*., and Li, X*., 2025.

"Rice lipid transfer protein, OsLTPL23, controls seed germination by regulating starch-sugar conversion and ABA homeostasis. Front",Li, Q.L., Zhai, W.X., Wei, J.P., Jia, Y.F., 2025.

"Inducible enrichment of osa-miR1432 confers rice bacterial blight resistance through suppressing OsCaML2",Jia, Y.F., Li, Q.L., Li, Y.Y., Zhai, W.X., Jiang, G.H., and Li, C.R.,  2025.

"Characteristic dissection of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae responsive microRNAs in rice",. Jia, Y.F., Li, C.R., Li, Q.L., Liu, P.C., Liu, D.F., Liu, Z.Z., Wang, Y.Y., Jiang, G.H., and Zhai, W.X., 2025.

Xinghua Pan | Next-Generation Sequencing | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Xinghua Pan | Next-Generation Sequencing | Research Excellence Award

Macau University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Xinghua (Victor) Pan, PhD, MD, is a distinguished scholar in single-cell technology, genome medicine, cancer biology, regenerative medicine, and multi-omics bioinformatics, currently serving as a Professor at the Precision Regenerative Medicine Research Centre (PRMRC) in the Medical Science Division of Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), with a secondary affiliation at the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine. A doctoral supervisor in Biomedical Science and Pharmacy programs at MUST, Dr. Pan previously served as Chairman and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Southern Medical University (SMU), where he founded and led the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Single Cell Technology and Application and held multiple adjunct roles across major hospitals, universities, and national laboratories. With a career spanning Yale University—where he advanced from Associate Research Scientist to Research Scientist and PI-and leadership positions in molecular genomics companies, Dr. Pan brings decades of expertise shaped by rigorous training at Southern Medical University, Fudan University, CAMS & PUMC, and Yale University, complemented by international fellowships at Peking University, Melbourne University, the Ludwig Institute, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Renowned for pioneering single-cell sequencing innovations-including multiomics, copy-number, methylome, transcriptome, telomere, and multiplexing technologies-he has applied these breakthroughs to major biomedical challenges across cancer, stem cells, organoids, aging, infectious diseases, immunology, brain disorders, and precision medicine. Dr. Pan has authored over 160 publications in high-impact journals such as Nature, PNAS, Advanced Science, Nucleic Acids Research, and Nature Communications, accumulating more than 8,500 citations and an H-index of 40, alongside 15 issued patents in the U.S. and China. His work has been supported by national and international foundations including NSFC, NIH, NSF, MOST, and leading provincial and municipal programs. A dedicated educator who has trained over 60 researchers and taught nearly 10,000 students, he also serves as an Associate Editor of Precision Clinical Medicine and Monocytomics, reviewer for more than 30 top journals, and evaluator for major grant agencies and academic degree committees. As an organizer and keynote speaker at over 100 global conferences, including co-chairing the International Conference on Single Cell and Spatial Omics (TICSSO), Dr. Pan has also held leadership roles in multiple scientific societies and earned numerous accolades such as UICC and CSHL Scholarships, PolyGenomics Fellowship, VEBLEO Fellow, Nanjing Leading Talent, Guangzhou High-Level Talent, Ganpo Distinguished Professor, and the CastUSA Single Cell Genomics Pioneer Award, solidifying his global influence in single-cell biology and precision regenerative medicine.

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Featured Publications

"A medium throughput approach for single cell copy number variation sequencing towards efficient application in clinics", Guanchuan Lin; Caiming Chen; Mengchang Xu; Bin Peng; Zhanying Dong; Xuewen Zhou; Jinyu Gao; Jie Yu; Bei Jia; Chen Luo et al., 2025

"Causal effects of immune cell phenotypes on the risk of autoimmune liver diseases: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study",Hongjie Zou; Xinghe Liang; Mengqi Luo; Xinghua Pan; De-Ke Jiang., 2025

"Dynamic heterogeneity towards drug resistance in AML cells is primarily driven by epigenomic mechanism unveiled by multi-omics analysis", Yulong Zhang; Yanfang Lu; Liyao Mai; Zebin Wen; Min Dai; Siwen Xu; Xianwei Lin; Yongjian Luo; Yinbin Qiu; Yuting Chen et al., 2025

"Transcriptomics-driven exploration of genetic variation and peptide discovery in the sea anemones Anthopleura midori and Actinia equina",Han Zhang; Xinghua Pan; Chen Weigang., 2025

Hanyurwumutima Egide | Molecular Genetics | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Hanyurwumutima Egide | Molecular Genetics | Best Scholar Award

Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/ Burundi Institute of Agricultral Sciences | Burundi

Dr. Hanyurwumutima Egide, a Veterinary Doctor of Burundian and Rwandan nationality, is an accomplished researcher and animal health professional with extensive experience in veterinary services, food safety, and livestock development. Since January 2016, he has served as a Researcher and National Animal Health Officer at the Burundi Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Research (ISABU), where he leads research initiatives, supports animal health management, provides extension services, and contributes to food safety programs. He also acted as the Burundi Facilitator for the Healthy Animal–Safe Food Program (ITP) supported by the Swedish International Cooperation Development Agency from 2018 to 2023, organizing regional activities and training participants in Sweden. As Chef of ISABU in the PADAIGL and LEAF (ADRA) projects, he established 200 bee and goat cooperatives, created 100 Farmer Field Schools, and trained farmers in livestock and environmental adaptation practices. His earlier roles include serving as Adviser in the Direction de la Promotion des Filières Animales, focusing on animal genetic resource improvement, fish production, and apiculture; Chef of Animal Health for Kayanza Province; and field veterinary officer at Cibitoke Ambulatory Veterinary Pharmacy.

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Featured Publications

"Prevalence of pathogenic bacteria and their antimicrobial patterns analysis of clinical samples from free-range chickens raised in forest farms in Zhouqu county of Gansu Province, China", Hanyurwumutima Egide ,2025.

Sreevarsha Gali Venkatesulu| Cancer Genetics | Women Researcher Award

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 Dr. Sreevarsha Gali Venkatesulu | Cancer Genetics | Women Researcher Award

Sungkyunkwan university | South Korea

Dr. Sreevarsha Gali Venkatesulu is an accomplished researcher in Cancer Genetics whose innovative contributions to understanding genetic drivers of tumor progression, hereditary cancer risk, and molecular mechanisms of oncogenesis have earned her recognition as a leading woman scientist in the field. Her work integrates advanced genomics, biomarker discovery, and precision oncology approaches to improve early cancer detection and personalize therapeutic strategies. Through her impactful publications, collaborative research initiatives, and dedication to advancing women’s representation in scientific research, Dr. Venkatesulu has significantly strengthened the global landscape of cancer genetics. Her exceptional academic achievements, translational research efforts, and commitment to scientific excellence make her a distinguished recipient of the Women Research Award in Cancer Genetics.

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Featured Publications

"a Selective Histone Deacetylase 6 Inhibitor, Suppresses Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells via AKT/mTOR Pathway", Gali, S.; Sharma, S.; Noh, H.; Kim, I.S.; Kim, H.S. BKS-112., 2025

"An experimental and computational exploration on synthesis, structural elucidation, weaker interaction and anticancer activity analysis of novel progesterone oxadiazole derivative",Prakash, Poonam R, Gali S, Manish K, C, Anant R, Shipra G, Amul D, Anupama, P, R.N. Singh, Kim Hyung Sik., 2025

"Therapeutic potential of bark extracts from Macaranga denticulata on renal fibrosis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats", Gali, S.; Kundu, A.; Sharma, S.; Ahn, M. Y.; Puia, Z.; Kumar, V. Kim, H. S., 2025

"a Selective SIRT1/2 Inhibitor, Attenuates High-fat Diet-induced Hepatic Fibrosis via Inhibition of HSC Activation in ZDF Rats",Fengfeng Xiao; Yongkang Liu; Sharma S, Gali, S, Kundu A, Park JH, Kim JS, Kim HS., 2025

Liewei Wen | Cancer Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Liewei Wen | Cancer Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai | China

Dr. Liewei Wen is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai, recognized for his pioneering work in light and microwave-sensitive biomaterials and natural product-derived biomaterials for cancer diagnosis and therapy. He obtained his B.Sc. in Biology from the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2012 and earned his Ph.D. in Biophysics from the MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, South China Normal University, in 2018. Dr. Wen’s academic career includes serving as Assistant Professor at Zhuhai People’s Hospital, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Macau, and Associate Professor at Jinan University before joining BIT. His research contributions are reflected in numerous high-impact publications in journals such as Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, Biomaterials Science, Journal of Controlled Release, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Journal of Nanobiotechnology. His innovative work in photoacoustic imaging, ferroptosis enhancement, and immunotherapeutic nanoplatforms has significantly advanced the field of cancer chemo-immunotherapy. Dr. Wen has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the 2024 “Top 100” Outstanding Academic Paper Gold Award by the Chinese Journal of Interventional Radiology, the Outstanding Editorial Board Member Award of Exploration (2023), and multiple national scholarships recognizing his excellence in research. Beyond his publications, he has contributed as a translator and editor for influential academic books in interventional oncology and liver cancer research, underscoring his commitment to scientific innovation and translational medicine.

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Featured Publications

"Active Iron‐Drug Nanocomplexes Improve Photodynamic and Photothermal Cancer Therapy by Mitigating Tumor Hypoxia and Counteracting Tumor Heat Resistance", Yuying Yin; Ka Hong Wong; Liewei Wen; Meiwan Chen., 2025

"Hemoglobin-loaded hollow mesoporous carbon-gold nanocomposites enhance microwave ablation through hypoxia relief",Yitian Zhang; Bitao Li; Jiawen He; Ya Meng; Meixiao Zhan; Cuixia Lu; Yong Li; Feiyu Niu; Liewei Wen., 2025

"Glutathione-scavenging natural-derived ferroptotic nano-amplifiers strengthen tumor therapy through aggravating iron overload and lipid peroxidation", Ruie Chen; Liewei Wen; Feng Guo; Jiawen He; Ka Hong Wong; Meiwan Chen., 2025

"Biodegradable Poly(amino acid)–Bismuth Nanotheranostic Agents for CT/MR Imaging and Photothermal–Chemodynamic Synergistic Therapy",Fengfeng Xiao; Yongkang Liu; Yanhong Su; Xu He; Ligong Lu; Meixiao Zhan; Liewei Wen; Yunlu Dai; Bing Liu., 2025

Dongli Pan | Herpesvirus Infection | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Dongli Pan | Herpesvirus Infection | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang University School of Medicine | China

Dr. Prof. Dongli Pan is a distinguished biochemist whose research has significantly advanced the understanding of viral pathogenesis and host-virus interactions. She earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (2001–2007), where her dissertation focused on the fast kinetics of tRNA movement on the ribosome during bacterial translation elongation, following a B.S. in Chemistry from Peking University, Beijing (1997–2001). Currently a Professor at the Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Dr. Pan’s major research interests center on the mechanisms of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection and pathogenesis, HSV-host interactions, and anti-HSV drug development. Her research excellence has been recognized through several competitive national grants, including major projects funded by the National Key R&D Project of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China, with total funding exceeding several million RMB. Dr. Pan has led and contributed to groundbreaking studies on viral latency, host microRNAs, and innate immune responses to DNA viruses. Before joining Zhejiang University, she conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, deepening her expertise in molecular virology. In addition to her research, Dr. Pan is a dedicated educator, actively involved in undergraduate and graduate teaching at Zhejiang University and the Zhejiang University–University of Edinburgh Institute, where she organizes and lectures in courses such as Infection 3, Pathogens, and Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, fostering the next generation of biomedical scientists through her bilingual instruction and mentorship.

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Featured Publications

"Inhibitory effect of Alantolactone against varicella-zoster virus in vitro", Virology JournalThis link is disabled., 2025.

"A potent protective bispecific nanobody targeting Herpes simplex virus gD reveals vulnerable epitope for neutralizing",Nature CommunicationsThis link is disabled., 2025.

"Discovery of Novel Piperazinone-Fused Hydroxypyridinones Inhibiting Herpes Simplex Virus Gene Transcription and Viral Replication", Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2025.

"Quantification and analysis of thymidine kinase expression from acyclovir-resistant G-string insertion and deletion mutants in herpes simplex virus-infected cells", J. Virol, 2025.

Koteswara Rao Yerra | Genetic Research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Koteswara Rao Yerra | Genetic Research | Best Researcher Award

Texas A&M University | United States

Dr. Koteswara Rao Yerra is an accomplished interdisciplinary researcher whose expertise spans Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Microbiology, with a strong specialization in biopharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. His technical proficiency encompasses advanced analytical methodologies such as HPLC, CE, and LC-MS, alongside a solid foundation in molecular biology–based bioassays applicable to pharmacological research. He possesses substantial knowledge in Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) and demonstrates exceptional ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary research teams. Dr. Yerra also plays an active role in the preparation and refinement of competitive research proposals for various national and international funding agencies, reflecting his commitment to advancing scientific innovation and translational research.

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Featured Publications

"Flavonoids and andrographolides from Andrographis paniculata", Y Koteswara Rao, G Vimalamma, C Venkata Rao, YM Tzeng, Phytochemistry 65 (16), 2025.

"Amberlyst-15: An efficient reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of 1, 8-dioxo-octahydroxanthenes and 1, 8-dioxo-decahydroacridines",Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical , 2025.

"Differential effects of synthesized 2′-oxygenated chalcone derivatives: modulation of human cell cycle phase distribution", Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry , 2025.

Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferation tumoral cells activities of Antrodia camphorata, Cordyceps sinensis, and Cinnamomum osmophloeum bark extracts", Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2025.

"TAntioxidant and cytotoxic activities of naturally occurring phenolic and related compounds: a comparative study", Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2025.