Zhe Zhang | Cardiovascular Genetics | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Zhe Zhang | Cardiovascular Genetics | Outstanding Scientist Award

Zhuhai People’s Hospital | China

Dr. Zhe Zhang, MD, PhD, is a distinguished Chinese physician–scientist and attending cardiologist at the Department of Cardiology, Zhuhai People’s Hospital, where she also serves as an associate researcher. Trained at Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine, she holds a PhD in Cardiology along with advanced degrees in medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and clinical medicine. Dr. Zhang’s research centers on cardiovascular genetics and the genomics of diseases, integrating clinical cardiology with whole-genome sequencing, single-cell RNA sequencing, and multi-omics approaches to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying congenital and inherited heart diseases. She has authored influential publications in leading journals such as Scientific Data, Cell Reports, and Clinical and Translational Medicine, and has contributed valuable public genomic datasets to the global research community. Her translational work effectively bridges experimental genomics and clinically relevant cardiovascular phenotypes, positioning her as a strong candidate for the Outstanding Scientist Award.

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Abdul Karim Khalid | Host Genetics | Best Paper Award

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Mr. Abdul Karim Khalid | Host Genetics | Best Paper Award

Huazhong Agricultural University | China

Abdul Karim Khalid is a veterinary researcher specializing in preventive veterinary medicine, microbial pathogenesis, and host–microbe interactions, currently based in Wuhan, China. He earned his Master’s degree in Preventive Veterinary Medicine from Huazhong Agricultural University with a strong academic record, where his thesis focused on elucidating the role of the secreted protein MbovP537 as a virulence factor and diagnostic antigen in Mycoplasma bovis pathogenesis. His research integrates molecular microbiology, immunology, and translational One Health approaches, encompassing gene cloning, protein expression, mammalian cell culture, and advanced immunological assays. Abdul has contributed to multiple high-impact peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Veterinary Microbiology, eLife, Cells, and Frontiers in Immunology. He also holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Gomal University, Pakistan, and brings valuable clinical experience alongside strong bioinformatics and statistical analysis skills.

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Xiongming Du | Genetic Variation | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xiongming Du | Genetic Variation | Best Researcher Award

Cotton Research Institute, CAAS | China

Dr. Xiongming Du is a distinguished Chinese life scientist and Professor at the National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, with a lifelong commitment to innovation, philosophical thinking, and uncovering the fundamental mechanisms of plant life for sustainable agriculture and human well-being. He earned his PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Nanjing Agricultural University and has dedicated more than three decades to cotton genetics and breeding at the Institute of Cotton Research, CAAS, where he has served as Professor, Dean of the Cotton Germplasm Division, and Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology. Dr. Du has published over 240 scientific papers with more than 6,600 citations (H-index 35), making seminal contributions to cotton genomics, fiber development, stress tolerance, and germplasm innovation, and establishing himself as an internationally recognized leader in plant genetics and crop improvement.

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Harshitha Dudipala | Cancer Genetics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Harshitha Dudipala | Cancer Genetics | Research Excellence Award

University of California San Diego | United States

Dr. Harshitha R. Dudipala, MD, is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and a highly accomplished Hematology & Oncology Fellow at the University of California, San Diego (Moores Cancer Center), with fellowship completion expected. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center and earned her MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University, following a BS in Natural Sciences from the University of Akron. Dr. Dudipala has an extensive research portfolio spanning genitourinary oncology, lung cancer, immunotherapy biomarkers, molecular profiling, health disparities, and quality improvement, with multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and presentations at ASCO, EACR, AAMC, and AMA. Her work has been featured in ASCO Daily News, and she has received numerous honors, including the Alice Jacobs Citizenship Award. An active leader and educator, she holds key roles in fellowship wellness, women in medicine, medical education, advocacy, and community health, reflecting a career dedicated to academic excellence, equity in cancer care, and physician leadership.

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Wenjun Liu | Genome-Wide Association Studies | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Wenjun Liu | Genome-Wide Association Studies | Research Excellence Award

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Prof. Dr. Wenjun Liu is an Academician and Research Scholar at the College of Food Science and Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China, and is affiliated with the Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, P.R. China. His primary research expertise lies in Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), with a strong focus on lactic acid bacteria. He is actively engaged in the construction, evaluation, and innovative development of lactic acid bacteria germplasm resource libraries, contributing significantly to microbial biotechnology and food science. Prof. Liu also serves as an expert evaluator for talent projects of the Ministry of Science and Technology and key national R&D programs, and as a reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He was an editorial board member of Microbiological Research

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Genomic Analysis of Probiotics from Breast Milk Limosilactobacillus fermentum UP-1 and Application in Fermented Milk
Jiaqi Sun; Weicheng Li; Ruilian Li; Wenjun Liu; Jicheng Wang; Zhihong Sun; Bilige Menghe – 2025
Bifidobacterium favimelis sp. nov., Isolated from Black Comb Honey
Yu Li; Qiujie Song; Haizhu Yang; Yue Wei; Bilege Menghe; Wenjun Liu – 2024
Comparative Genomics of Limosilactobacillus pontis Strains: Niche-Specific Variations and Adaptations
Xueyan Lei; Qing Liu; Weicheng Li; Yu Li; Lixia Zhao; Wenjun Liu – 2024

Junsong Yang | Genetics and Gnomics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Junsong Yang | Genetics and Gnomics | Research Excellence Award

Bengbu Medical University | China

Prof. Junsong Yang, Ph.D., is a Professor at Bengbu Medical University (BBMU), Bengbu, Anhui, China, with nearly two decades of academic and professional service at the institution. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Process Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology, followed by a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China. He completed his doctoral degree in Chemistry at Anhui University. Over the past eighteen years at BBMU, Professor Yang has been actively engaged in teaching and research, with a strong focus on food quality and safety, contributing to the advancement of applied chemical sciences and public health-oriented education.

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Liu Changlai | Genetic Variation | Excellence Award (Any Scientific field)

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Prof. Liu Changlai | Genetic Variation | Excellence Award 

Nanjing Forestry University | China

Prof. Liu Changlai is a graduate supervisor at Nanjing Forestry University and a distinguished scholar in plant molecular biology and bamboo science. His research centers on the regulation and applied processing of secondary metabolites in bamboo, alongside bamboo population genetics and functional gene development, integrating genomics, transcriptomics, and physiological approaches. Professor Liu has made significant contributions to understanding photosynthesis regulation, stress responses, and transcription factor families across bamboo and other plant species, with impactful studies published in leading journals such as Plants, Industrial Crops and Products, Forests, and Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences. His work spans fundamental gene identification to applied innovations, including medical bamboo product processing and stress-resilient crop improvement. Through sustained, high-quality research output and mentorship, Professor Liu continues to advance plant functional genomics and the sustainable utilization of bamboo resources.

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Helala AlShehri | Cancer Genetics | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Helala AlShehri | Cancer Genetics | Research Excellence Award

Jubail Industrial College | Saudi Arabia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Helala Mohammad AlShehri is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Deputy for Planning and Development at Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from King Saud University and brings together strong academic leadership with advanced research expertise in artificial intelligence and deep learning. Dr. AlShehri has held several senior administrative roles, including department chair and head of student and academic affairs, contributing significantly to institutional planning, quality assurance, and academic accreditation. Her research focuses on AI-driven medical image analysis, particularly histopathological image classification for cancer diagnosis, explainable AI, and computer-aided decision support. She has published nine peer-reviewed articles in SCI- and Scopus-indexed journals, with over 140 citations. Dr. AlShehri actively collaborates with national and international researchers and serves as a peer reviewer for leading AI and medical imaging journals.

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Jacob Raber | Cancer Genetics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Jacob Raber | Cancer Genetics | Research Excellence Award

OHSU | United States

Prof. Jacob Raber, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor with interdisciplinary expertise spanning Behavioral Neuroscience, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Radiation Medicine. He serves as an Affiliated Scientist in the Division of Neuroscience at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Oregon State University. Dr. Raber earned his BSc in Chemistry and MSc in Pharmacochemistry from the Free University of Amsterdam, where his early research focused on β2-adrenergic receptor desensitization, complemented by training in immunochemistry and Yiddish language and literature. He completed his Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Virology at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, investigating interferon-regulated pathways under the mentorship of Dr. Michel Revel. His work integrates molecular genetics with translational neuroscience to advance understanding of brain function and disease.

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Patrick Van Dijck | Host Genetics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Patrick Van Dijck | Host Genetics | Research Excellence Award

KU Leuven | Belgium

Prof. Patrick Van Dijck is a distinguished Professor at the Laboratory of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute of Botany and Microbiology, KU Leuven, Belgium, where he is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in infectious diseases and host genetics. His work has made significant contributions to understanding human fungal pathogens, particularly the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern host–pathogen interactions and fungal virulence. Through innovative experimental approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration, Prof. Van Dijck has advanced the field of molecular microbiology and improved insights relevant to the prevention and treatment of fungal infections. In recognition of his outstanding scientific achievements, global impact, and sustained excellence in research, he has been honored with the prestigious Research Excellence Award.

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