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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Featured Publications

"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

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

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

Yong Xu | Cartilage Tissue | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yong Xu | Cartilage Tissue | Best Researcher Award

Tongji University | China

Author Profile

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✨ XU YONG: A PIONEER IN TUMOR TREATMENT AND TISSUE REPAIR ✨

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Xu Yong was born on May 29, 1991, in Fuzhou, Jiangxi, and pursued a career in medicine from an early age. He embarked on his academic journey at Tongji University School of Medicine, where he obtained his Bachelor of Clinical Medicine (2010-2015). With a keen interest in thoracic surgery and tissue engineering, he continued his education at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, earning a Master's Degree in Thoracic Surgery (2015-2018). His academic dedication led him to pursue a Ph.D. in Thoracic Surgery (2018-2021) at the same institution, where he developed expertise in tumor treatment and tissue repair.

🌟 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Following his Ph.D., Xu Yong joined Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital as a Resident Physician (2021-2024), where he honed his clinical skills in thoracic surgery and tissue engineering. In August 2024, he transitioned to a research-focused role as a Special Associate Researcher at the Nuclear Industry 416 Hospital, Provincial Clinical Medical Research Center. His work in this position is instrumental in advancing innovative solutions for tracheal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

⚖️ CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON CARTILAGE TISSUE

Xu Yong’s research primarily revolves around tissue engineering for cartilage regeneration, with a strong emphasis on functional tracheal reconstruction. His groundbreaking work introduced the "ring strategy", which enables the construction of bionic tracheal tissue with an alternating cartilage ring-connective tissue ring arrangement. This strategy successfully demonstrated long-term functional reconstruction of long-segment tracheal defects in rabbit models.

⚛️ MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS

Xu Yong has been the Principal Investigator (PI) in multiple prestigious projects, including:

  • Shanghai Science and Technology Rising Star Project (2024-2027): Focused on high-bionic tracheal tissue engineering (400,000 RMB).
  • Youth Talent Support Project (2023-2025): Dedicated to tracheal tissue engineering (300,000 RMB).
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (2024-2026): Developing simulated tracheal tissue for large animal models (300,000 RMB).
  • Shanghai Natural Science Foundation (2022-2025): Advancing the construction of bioengineered trachea (200,000 RMB).

Additionally, he is a key participant in a major project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (2,150,000 RMB), focusing on the precise matching of multiple cell types for bionic construction of long-segment trachea.

✨ IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Xu Yong’s contributions have significantly influenced the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, particularly in tracheal defect repair. His innovative biomimetic tracheal tissue construction has paved the way for improved clinical applications in treating long-segment tracheal defects. His research bridges the gap between basic science and clinical translation, offering promising therapeutic solutions for thoracic surgery.

🏆 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Xu Yong has an impressive publication record, contributing to over 30 SCI papers with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 300. His key achievements include:

  • 20 papers as first/co-first author
  • 14 papers as corresponding/co-corresponding author
  • 15 papers with an impact factor greater than 10
  • Highest single impact factor: 27.4

Notable journals where his research has been published:

  • Advanced Materials (ADV MATER)
  • Advanced Functional Materials (Adv. Funct. Mater.)
  • Advanced Science (Adv Sci.)
  • Composites Part B: Engineering (COMPOS PART B-ENG)
  • International Journal of Bioprinting (INT J BIOPRINTING)

Additionally, he holds over 10 patents related to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

🎬 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Xu Yong’s pioneering efforts in tracheal tissue engineering and tumor treatment have established a new benchmark in the field. His ring strategy has set the foundation for future research in biomimetic tracheal reconstruction. Moving forward, he aims to:

  • Advance clinical translation of biomimetic tracheal tissue into human trials.
  • Explore novel biomaterials and tissue engineering scaffolds.
  • Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects integrating AI-driven biomaterial development.

His contributions will continue to shape the future of thoracic surgery, offering lifesaving solutions for patients with severe tracheal defects.

✨ CONCLUSION

Xu Yong is a trailblazer in regenerative medicine and thoracic surgery, whose dedication to tissue engineering and tracheal reconstruction has the potential to revolutionize the field. With a solid foundation in research, clinical expertise, and a vision for innovation, he is poised to make lasting contributions to modern medicine.

📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 

"Cartilage structure-inspired nanofiber-hydrogel composite with robust proliferation and stable chondral lineage-specific differentiation function to orchestrate cartilage regeneration for artificial tracheal construction" 

  • Authors: Y., Li, Yaqiang , X., Xun, Xiaowei , L., Duan, Liang , Y., Xu, Yong , H., Xia, Huitang
  • Journal: Bioactive Materials
  • Year: 2025

"Polydopamine-loaded microneedles for sequential tumor ablation and osteochondral regeneration" 

  • Authors: B., Lin, Bin , Y., Xu, Yong , B., Liang, Bing
  • Journal: Materials Letters
  • Year: 2025

"Copper hydrogen phosphate nanosheets functionalized hydrogel with tissue adhesive, antibacterial, and angiogenic capabilities for tracheal mucosal regeneration" 

  • Authors: P., Wang, Pengli , E., Gao, Erji , T., Wang, Tao , C., Yang, Chen , L., Duan, Liang
  • Journal: Journal of Nanobiotechnology
  • Year: 2024

"3D printing of Ceffe-infused scaffolds for tailored nipple-like cartilage development" 

  • Authors: J., Ding, Jinghao , C., Wei, Chuanzhi , Y., Xu, Yong , W., Dai, Wufei , R., Chen, Ru
  • Journal: BMC Biotechnology
  • Year: 2024

"Injectable and self-healing sulfated hyaluronic acid/gelatin hydrogel as dual drug delivery system for circumferential tracheal repair" 

  • Authors: Y., Yang, Yayan , X., Zhu, Xinsheng , X., Liu, Xuezhe , N., Song, Nan , Q., Feng, Qian
  • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Year: 2024