Xinghua Pan | Next-Generation Sequencing | Research Excellence Award

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.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

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

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.

Profiles: Scopus 

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.

Aline Cesar | Nutrigenomics | Excellence in Research

Assoc Prof Dr. Aline Cesar | Nutrigenomics | Excellence in Research

Esalq (Luiz De Queiroz College of Agriculture) | Brazil

Aline Silva Mello Cesar 🌟

Early Academic Pursuits 📚

Aline Silva Mello Cesar embarked on her academic journey with a strong foundation in animal science. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from the University of São Paulo in 2007. Her passion for veterinary science led her to pursue a Master's degree at the Federal University of Uberlândia, where she graduated in 2010. Aline continued her academic excellence by earning a Doctorate in Animal Science and Pastures from the University of São Paulo in 2014.

Professional Endeavors 💼

Aline's professional career is marked by a series of significant roles and contributions:

  • February 2023 - Present: President of the Research and Innovation Committee at ESALQ, University of São Paulo
  • December 2019 - Present: Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo
  • February 2020 - Present: Vice-coordinator at the Centre for Functional Genomics – ESALQ/USP
  • March 2020 - Present: Researcher with a fellowship at CNPq
  • 2014 - 2017: Post-Doctoral Researcher at ESALQ, University of São Paulo
  • 2015 - 2016: Visiting Scholar at Iowa State University, USA
  • 2012 - 2013: Visiting Scholar at Iowa State University, USA
  • Feb. 2007 - April 2007: Visiting Scholar at Parco Tecnologico Padano, Italy

Contributions and Research Focus 🔬

Aline Silva Mello Cesar has made notable contributions in the field of animal science, particularly in genetics and functional genomics. Her research focuses on:

  • Genetics and Animal Improvement
  • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
  • Functional Genomics

Her work has had a significant impact on understanding the genetic basis of animal traits, improving breeding programs, and advancing the field of bioinformatics.

Impact and Influence 🌍

Aline has been recognized with several awards and honors, reflecting her influence and impact in her field:

  • 2023: Young Bioinformatician Award - Best Dissertation, X-Metting 2023
  • 2023: Honorable Mention of the Horácio Schneider Award in Genetics and Animal Improvement
  • 2022: Honorable Mention at the 30th SIICUSP
  • 2021: Scientific Merit Award, Brazilian Society for Animal Genetic Improvement
  • 2020: Best video about COVID-19 efforts, University of São Paulo
  • 2018: Travel Fellowship Award, RNA Society Meeting 2018, Berkeley, CA, USA
  • 2016: Travel Fellowship Award, PAG Conference 2016, San Diego, CA
  • 2011: Olympiad of Innovation, University of São Paulo
  • 2005: Honor mention, 13th Siicusp, University of São Paulo

Academic Cites 📜

Aline's research and expertise are well-regarded in various scientific journals. She has contributed to and reviewed for numerous publications, including:

  • 2010 - Present: Molecular Biology Reports
  • 2015 - Present: PLOS ONE
  • 2016 - Present: Livestock
  • 2017 - Present: Scientia Agricola
  • 2018 - Present: Scientific Reports
  • 2018 - Present: BMC Genomics
  • 2019 - Present: Animal Genetics
  • 2020 - Present: Frontiers in Genetics (Editor)
  • 2020 - Present: Animals

Legacy and Future Contributions 🌟

Aline Silva Mello Cesar’s dedication to her field has left a lasting legacy. Her pioneering work in genetics and bioinformatics continues to inspire new research and innovation. As she progresses in her career, Aline is poised to make even more significant contributions to the scientific community, shaping the future of animal science and genetics.

Notable Publications 📑

"Bivariate GWAS Reveals Pleiotropic Regions among Feed Efficiency and Beef Quality-Related Traits in Nelore Cattle" 📊

  • Authors: Buss, C.E., Afonso, J., de Oliveira, P.S.N., Mourão, G.B., de Almeida Regitano, L.C.
  • Journal: Mammalian Genome
  • Year: 2023

"Brain Fatty Acid and Transcriptome Profiles of Pig Fed Diets with Different Levels of Soybean Oil" 🧠

  • Authors: da Silva, B.P.M., Fanalli, S.L., Gomes, J.D., Luchiari Filho, A., Cesar, A.S.M.
  • Journal: BMC Genomics
  • Year: 2023

"Transcriptome Profile of Skeletal Muscle Using Different Sources of Dietary Fatty Acids in Male Pigs" 💪

  • Authors: Fanalli, S.L., da Silva, B.P.M., Gomes, J.D., Luchiari Filho, A., Cesar, A.S.M.
  • Journal: Functional and Integrative Genomics
  • Year: 2023

"Novel Putative Causal Mutations Associated with Fat Traits in Nellore Cattle Uncovered by eQTLs Located in Open Chromatin Regions" 🧬

  • Authors: Garcia, I.S., Silva-Vignato, B., Cesar, A.S.M., Mourão, G.B., Coutinho, L.L.
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Year: 2024

"Phenotypic Divergence between Broiler and Layer Chicken Lines is Regulated at the Molecular Level during Development" 🐔

  • Authors: Contriciani, R.E., Grade, C.V.C., Buzzatto-Leite, I., Coutinho, L.L., Alvares, L.E.
  • Journal: BMC Genomics
  • Year: 2024