Prof. Yaser Elewa | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yaser Elewa | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Hokkaido University, Japan

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🎓 Academic Background & Education

Professor Yaser H. A. Elewa is a distinguished Professor of Histology and Cell Biology (currently on Sabbatical leave) at the Department of Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt. He obtained his Ph.D. in Histology and Cell Biology in April 2011 through a prestigious channel system scholarship between Hokkaido University, Japan, and Zagazig University, Egypt. Prior to that, he completed his Master’s degree in April 2006, focusing on immunological organs in Ostrich, from the same department. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences, graduating with honors in 2001.

💼 Professional Experience

Prof. Elewa has held several academic positions, including his current role as a Professor at Zagazig University since April 2021. He has also been a Tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan, since February 2017. His extensive teaching experience spans various subjects, including Anatomy, Histology, and Cellular Biology, where he has developed and delivered specialized curriculum and laboratory experiments for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students.

🔬 Research Interests & Expertise

With a deep passion for research, Prof. Elewa’s interests lie in areas such as Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, Mediastinal fat-associated lymphoid clusters, and Immunity—both innate and adaptive. His expertise extends to Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, and advanced microscopic techniques, including Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy. His research has contributed significantly to understanding respiratory diseases, intrathoracic immune hemostasis, autoimmunity, kidney diseases, and reproductive disorders.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

Throughout his career, Prof. Elewa has been honored with numerous awards and scholarships, including the prestigious Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) post-doctoral fellowship. He has also been recognized with the Best Research Award by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University.

📚 Workshops & Training

To further enhance his knowledge and skills, Prof. Elewa has participated in various workshops and training programs. These include training on Nanoparticles at the Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, Japan, Real-Time PCR Applications at Hokkaido University, and Advanced Analytical Machines usage, including Flow Cytometry, also at Hokkaido University.

🌍 International Experience

Prof. Elewa’s international exposure includes multiple research visits and collaborations, particularly with institutions in Japan, where he has served as a post-doctoral visiting researcher and trained international students in advanced histopathological techniques.

 

Publications

Expression Patterns of Grainyhead-Like 2 and Ovo-Like 2 in Mouse Mammary Gland Development During Pregnancy, Lactation, and Weaning

  • Authors: Elfeky, M., Matsuoka, S., Yamamoto, I., Okamatu-Ogura, Y., Kimura, K.
  • Journal: Microscopy and Microanalysis
  • Year: 2024

Sleep disorders cause Parkinson’s disease or the reverse is true: Good GABA good night

  • Authors: Al-kuraishy, H.M., Al-Gareeb, A.I., Albuhadily, A.K., Zahran, M.H., Batiha, G.E.-S.
  • Journal: CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics
  • Year: 2024

In vivo investigation of the anti-liver fibrosis impact of Balanites aegyptiaca/chitosan nanoparticles

  • Authors: Zein, N., Yassin, F., Ayoub, H.G., Batiha, G.E.-S., Zahran, M.H.
  • Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
  • Year: 2024

Diosgenin alleviates D-galactose-induced oxidative stress in rats’ brain and liver targeting aging and apoptotic marker genes

  • Authors: El-Far, A.H., Elghaity, M.M., Mohamed, S.A., Al Jaouni, S.K., Alsenosy, A.A.
  • Journal: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
  • Year: 2024

Harnessing Topology and Stereochemistry of Glycidylamine-Derived Lipid Nanoparticles for in Vivo mRNA Delivery to Immune Cells in Spleen and Their Application for Cancer Vaccination

  • Authors: Abd Elwakil, M.M., Suzuki, R., Khalifa, A.M., Satoh, T., Harashima, H.
  • Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
  • Year: 2023

Dr. Yuki Higashimoto | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yuki Higashimoto | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Fujita Health University, Japan

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Education

Dr. Yuki completed his primary education with 6 years in primary school, followed by 3 years in junior high school and 3 years in senior high school. He pursued his university education at Fujita Health University School of Health Sciences from 2003 to 2007. He continued his graduate studies at Fujita Health University Graduate School of Health Sciences, earning his Master’s degree from 2007 to 2009. He later obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (PhD) in September 2018 from the Graduate School of Medicine, Fujita Health University.

Professional Experience

From 2009 to 2017, Dr. Yuki worked as a Medical Technologist in the Department of Clinical Laboratory at Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medical Technology, Fujita Health University, from 2017 to August 2021. Additionally, he continued as a Medical Technologist at Fujita Health University Hospital until 2022.

📚 Teaching and Academic Appointments

Since September 2021, Dr. Yuki has held the position of Senior Assistant Professor of Clinical Microbiology and Clinical Immunology at the Faculty of Medical Technology, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan.

🏆 Honors and Awards

In 2018, Dr. Yuki received the Young Scientist Incentive Award from The Japanese Society of Clinical Virology.

🔬 Professional Memberships

Dr. Yuki is an active member of several professional organizations, including The Japanese Society for Virology, The Japanese Society of Clinical Virology, The Japanese Society of Vaccinology, The Japanese Society for Clinical Microbiology, The Japan Association for Clinical Laboratory Science, and the Japanese Society of Food Science and Risk Analysis.

 Publications

Generation of Recombinant Authentic Live Attenuated Human Rotavirus Vaccine Strain RIX4414 (Rotarix<sup>®</sup>) from Cloned cDNAs Using Reverse Genetics
  • Authors: Saori Fukuda, Masanori Kugita, Kanako Kumamoto, Yuki Akari, Yuki Higashimoto, Shizuko Nagao, Takayuki Murata, Tetsushi Yoshikawa, Koki Taniguchi, Satoshi Komoto
  • Journal: Viruses
  • Year: 2024
Andrographolide, isolated from Andrographis paniculata, induces apoptosis in monocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma cells via augmentation of reactive oxygen species production
  • Authors: Doi H, Matsui T, Dijkstra JM, Ogasawara A, Higashimoto Y, Imamura S, Ohye T, Takematsu H, Katsuda I, Akiyama H
  • Journal: F1000Research
  • Year: 2021
Diagnostic accuracy of LAMP versus PCR over the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection
  • Authors: Inaba M, Higashimoto Y, Toyama Y, Horiguchi T, Hibino M, Iwata M, Imaizumi K, Doi Y
  • Journal: International Journal of Infectious Diseases
  • Year: 2021
Evaluation of varicella vaccine effectiveness during outbreaks in schools or nurseries by cross-sectional study
  • Authors: Kawamura Y, Hattori F, Higashimoto Y, Kozawa K, Yoshikawa T
  • Journal: Vaccine
  • Year: 2021
Dry loop–mediated isothermal amplification assay for detection of SARS-CoV-2 from clinical specimens
  • Authors: Higashimoto Y, Ihira M, Kawamura Y, Inaba M, Shirato K, Suzuki T, Hasegawa H, Kageyama T, Doi Y, Hata T et al.
  • Journal: Preprint
  • Year: 2020

Mr. Ardak Kanagatovich Syzdykov | Healthcare Applications | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Ardak Kanagatovich Syzdykov | Healthcare Applications | Young Scientist Award

Ardak Kanagatovich Syzdykov at Institute of Organic Synthesis and Coal Chemistry, Kazakhstan 

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Academic Background

Mr. Ardak Kanagatovich Syzdykov is a dedicated and skilled chemical analyst and pharmacist. With a background in chemical technology and pharmacy, he is known for his strong work ethic, quick learning abilities, and effective communication skills. Ardak is highly motivated and committed to making significant contributions in his professional field.

Education

Mr. Ardak’s educational journey began at Ustobin Secondary School (2003-2014), followed by a degree in Pharmacy from Bolashak Higher Academy (2014-2019). He further advanced his expertise with a Master’s Degree in Chemical Technology of Organic Substances from Karaganda Technical University (2019-2021).

Professional Experience

Mr. Ardak has garnered valuable experience through various roles: Chemical Analyst at International Scientific and Production Holding “Fitokhimiya,” Laboratory Assistant Trainee at LLP “Natiyezh,” Pharmacist at LLP “Darysyn,” and Chemical Analyst at LLP “Pharmacy 2010.” His diverse experience underscores his expertise and adaptability in the field.

🛠️ Skills and Competencies

Mr. Ardak is proficient in using MS Office, email, internet browsers, and graphic programs. He excels in rapid information search on the internet and is fluent in Kazakh and Russian, with an A2 level in English. His personal traits include being a team player, quick learner, communicative, responsible, and conflict-free.

 Publications

Synthesis and Biological Activity of New Hydrazones Based on N-Aminomorpholine
  • Authors:Oralgazy Nurkenov, Saule B. Zhautikova, Andrei Khlebnikov, Ардақ Сыздықов, Serik D. Fazylov, Tulegen Seilkhanov, Saule K. Kabieva, Kobylandy M. Turdybekov, Anel Mendibayeva, Gaziza M. Zhumanazarova
  • Journal: Molecules
  • Year: 2024