Yuhui Sun | Gene Therapy | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Dr. Yuhui Sun | Gene Therapy | Excellence in Research

Huazhong University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Yuhui Sun is a Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China. He received his Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge in Professor Peter F. Leadlay’s group. He served as a Professor at Wuhan University before joining HUST. His research focuses on microbial natural product discovery, biosynthesis, and the development of advanced genetic and genome-editing tools, particularly CRISPR-Cas9–based base editors. Professor Sun has led eight major national and provincial research projects, published 69 SCI-indexed papers with an H-index of 25 and over 1,900 citations, authored a Springer Nature book chapter, and holds nine international and Chinese patents. He has extensive industry collaboration experience, serves on multiple international editorial boards, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK). Internationally recognized for elucidating complex biosynthetic mechanisms and creating hybrid microbial medicines, he has also developed widely adopted genome-editing technologies shared with over 80 research groups worldwide.

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Hongzhou LU | Host Genetics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Hongzhou LU | Host Genetics | Research Excellence Award

Shenzhen Third People's Hospital | China

Prof. Lu Hongzhou is a distinguished clinician–scientist and leader in infectious diseases, currently serving as Director of Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital (Second Hospital Affiliated to Southern University of Science and Technology), Director of the National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Deputy Dean of the Medical School of Southern University of Science and Technology, and Full Professor of Internal Medicine. He received his MBBS from Bengbu Medical College and PhD in Internal Medicine from Shanghai Medical University, and completed postdoctoral training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA. Prof. Lu has dedicated over three decades to clinical practice, education, and research in infectious diseases, with major contributions to HIV/AIDS functional cure, emerging and re-emerging infections, rational antibiotic use, and severe respiratory and CNS infections. He has published over 500 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals including NEJM, Nature, and Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, authored 15 books, holds 15 patents, and has led more than 60 major research grants. Recognized globally, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, listed among Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists (2021–2024), and ranked in the top 0.05% scholars worldwide by ScholarGPS. Prof. Lu holds key advisory roles with the World Health Organization and national health authorities, has led responses to major public health emergencies including COVID-19 and Mpox, and is Editor-in-Chief of iLABMED. His work has been honored with numerous national and international awards for scientific, clinical, and public health excellence.

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Lin Qiu | Genetic Disease | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Lin Qiu | Genetic Disease | Best Researcher Award

Department of Nuclear Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University | China

Prof. Lin Qiu, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor, Deputy Chief Physician, and Master’s Supervisor in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, where he has established himself as a leading scholar and clinician in the field of nuclear medicine. He holds multiple prestigious academic positions, including Young Member of the Nuclear Medicine Physicians Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Member of the Nuclear Medicine Committee of the Sichuan Medical Association, Member of the Nuclear Medicine Branch of both the Sichuan Medical Doctor Association and the Sichuan Health and Medical Promotion Association, and Vice Chairperson of the Nuclear Medicine Committee of the Chengdu Biomedical Information Society. Dr. Lin Qiu has led or participated in more than ten scientific research projects, secured four invention patents as first inventor, and published over 30 academic papers as first or corresponding author - 27 of which are SCI-indexed with a highest impact factor of 29.146 - in top-tier journals such as Radiology, EJNMMI, CNM, JMC, and European Radiology. His academic contributions also include co-authoring three nuclear medicine monographs and three clinical guidelines. In recognition of his outstanding achievements, he has received numerous honors, including the Sichuan Province Defense Science and Technology Elite Talent Project Award, the First Prize for Scientific and Technological Achievement Transformation of the Sichuan Medical Association, the Sichuan Medical Association Young Excellent Paper Award, and the Third Prize for Sichuan Province Science and Technology Progress.

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"AComparative Evaluation of [68Ga]Ga-Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor vs. [18F]FDG as a Novel Radiotracer for Biology-Guided Image Radiotherapy", Prof. Lin Qiu., 2025

"Development and Evaluation of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-BT1718: A Novel Imaging Agent Targeting MT1-MMP for Malignant Tumor Diagnosis",Prof. Lin Qiu., 2025

"18F-FDG PET/CT Versus 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in a Case of Isolated Nodal-Type Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma", Prof. Lin Qiu., 2025

 

Dong MA | Epigenetics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dong MA | Epigenetics | Research Excellence Award

Hebei Medical University | China

Prof. DONG MA, Ph.D., is a Professor and doctoral supervisor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Hebei Medical University, where he conducts influential research in cardiovascular biology within the Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education, in Shijiazhuang, China. A Young Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA), he serves as the principal investigator for three National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)-funded projects, underscoring his leadership and innovation in cardiovascular research. Dr. Ma has published more than 20 high-impact papers in renowned international journals such as Circulation Research, PLOS Biology, Advanced Science, Cardiovascular Research, Redox Biology, and Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

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"Inhibition of CDK5 signaling mediated inflammation in macrophages promotes cutaneous wound healing", Prof. Dong MA., 2025

"A STAT1-GBP3-STING positive feedback loop governs inflammation, oxidative stress, and DNA damage to trigger acute aortic dissection", Prof. Dong MA., 2025

"Short-term Prognosis of Acute Stanford A Aortic Dissection in Young and Middle-aged Patients Treated with a Hybrid Surgery Versus Sun's Procedure", Prof. Dong MA., 2025

"The Impact of the Monocyte-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio on the Prognosis of Patients with Non-Viral,Non-Alcoholic Hepatocellular Carcinoma:a Retrospective Cohort Study",Prof. Dong MA., 2025

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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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.