Ms. Shreya Agarwal | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Shreya Agarwal | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Shreya Agarwal at University of Freiburg, Germany

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Academic Background

Ms. Shreya Agarwal is a dedicated Life Scientist with a Master’s in Neuroscience and a passion for advancing our understanding of the brain. With substantial experience in laboratory research, she excels in data analysis, microscopy, molecular biology, and genetics. Known for her strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with precision, Shreya is committed to contributing to her team’s success and taking on new challenges.

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Molecular and Translational Neurosciences
University of Ulm, Germany (2021)
Thesis: “Study of the mutation KIF5A in ALS, which promotes protein aggregation”

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Neurosciences
Amity University, Noida, India (2019)
Thesis: “The role of chronic hypobaric hypoxia in the development of cognitive impairment”

Work Experience

PhD Student, Biomikrotechnik
Institut für Mikrosystemtechnik – IMTEK, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Since 10.2023)
Researching network development and spatial embedding of inhibitory neurons.

Research Associate
Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Ulm (01.2022 – 03.2023)
Investigated synaptic aging in Alzheimer’s and ALS; led tutoring and scientific discussions.

Research Assistant
Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Ulm (01.2021 – 04.2021)
Assisted in experiments, maintained research records, and implemented data analysis software.

Training and Internship
Center for Clinical Research, University Clinic for Neurology, Ulm (10.2020 – 11.2020)
Studied clinical drug development and principles of pharmacokinetics.

Student Research Intern
Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University of Ulm (08.2020 – 10.2020)
Analyzed mouse models for NF kappa B expression and receptor tyrosine kinase investigation.

📚 Certifications

FELASA – Laboratory Animal Science Course (11.2023)
Project Management by IGradU (02.2023)
Scientific Writing and Presentation Skills (IGradU, 2022)
Writing in the Sciences by Stanford (07.2021)
Drug Discovery and Development by UC San Diego (12.2020)

🏆 Awards

STIBET Scholarship by Ulm University and DAAD (2020 – 2021)

🔧 Skills

Cell culture techniques, qPCR, Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry
Data analysis software including MATLAB, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ

Publications

Current status of drug targets and emerging therapeutic strategies in the management of Alzheimer’s disease
  • Authors: Shampa Ghosh, Shantanu Durgvanshi, Shreya Agarwal, Manchala Raghunath, Jitendra K Sinha
  • Journal: Current neuropharmacology
  • Year: 2020
Long-Term Potentiation
  • Authors: Jitendra Kumar Sinha, Shreya Agarwal, Shampa Ghosh
  • Year: 2022
Pituitary Gland
  • Authors: S Ghosh, S Durgvanshi, S Agarwal, JK Sinha
  • Journal: Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior
  • Year: 2019

Prof. Fahad Alzahrani | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Fahad Alzahrani | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Fahad Alzahrani at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

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Education:

Dr. AL-Zahrani holds a Ph.D. in Optical Communication and Networking from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA (2001-2005). He earned his Master of Science in Engineering Management (2000-2001) and Computer Engineering (1998-2000) from Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA. He completed his B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia (1991-1995).

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Fahad A. AL-Zahrani has extensive experience in academia and consultancy. Since 2011, he has served as an Associate Professor at Umm Al-Qura University. Additionally, he has been an IT Consultant for the Kafalah Program and the e-Government Program (Yesser) since 2019. Dr. AL-Zahrani also served as the Rector's consultant at Princess Norah bint Abdulrahman University from 2015 to 2017. His previous roles include Dean of Information Technology at Umm Al-Qura University (2010-2015), Director of Projects and Maintenance at Al-Baha University (2007-2009), and General Director of the Information Technology Center (2007-2010) at Al-Baha University. He has also been a member of the Financial and Housing Committees and held the position of Dean and Vice Dean of the College of Engineering at Al-Baha University. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Umm Al-Qura University (2005-2011), Teaching Assistant at the same university (1997-1998), Programmer at Taif Municipality (1995-1997), and Computer Engineer at Saudi Power Company in Makkah (1995-1996).

🏆 Awards and Recognition:

Dr. AL-Zahrani was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Student for the year 1999-2000 at Florida Institute of Technology.

💼 Management Skills:

Dr. AL-Zahrani is proficient in leadership, people management, motivating employees, accuracy and attention to detail, teamwork, communication, coordination, and analysis. He is also adept at working under stress.

💻 Technical Skills:

Dr. AL-Zahrani has mastered various computer languages, including Visual Basic, Pascal, Fortran, C++, TCL, and Java. He is skilled in applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Front Page, Circuit Maker, Electronic Workbench, Matlab, and Maple. He is experienced with operating systems like Windows, Unix, and Linux. Additionally, he has expertise in designing computer interfaces and computer hardware.

 Publications:

AMP-RNNpro: a two-stage approach for identification of antimicrobials using probabilistic features
  • Authors: Shaon, M.S.H., Karim, T., Sultan, M.F., Bui, F.M., Al-Zahrani, F.A.
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Year: 2024
Design of encoded graphene-gold metasurface-based circular ring and square sensors for brain tumor detection and optimization using XGBoost algorithm
  • Authors: Patel, S.K., Wekalao, J., Mandela, N., Al-Zahrani, F.A.
  • Journal: Diamond and Related Materials
  • Year: 2024
Thermally-stable solar energy absorber structure with machine learning optimization
  • Authors: Surve, J., Jadeja, R., Patel, S.K., Ahmed Al-Zahrani, F.
  • Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering
  • Year: 2024
Multi analyte detection based on D-shaped PCF sensor for glucose concentrations sensing
  • Authors: Tuaimah, A.M., Tahhan, S.R., Taher, H.J., Ahmed, K., Al-Zahrani, F.A.
  • Journal: Optical and Quantum Electronics
  • Year: 2024
Joint resource optimization and flexible QoS provision using hybrid optical core node architecture
  • Authors: Khlifi, Y., Al-Zahrani, F.A.
  • Journal: Heliyon
  • Year: 2024

Prof. Dal-Hee Min | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dal-Hee Min, Biomedical, Best Researcher Award

Dal-Hee Min at Seoul National University, South Korea

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👩‍🔬 Academic Career and Research Focus 

Dal-Hee Min, currently a distinguished Professor at Seoul National University and co-founder of Lemonex Inc., has forged an illustrious path in the realms of mRNA vaccines, gene therapy, and nanobiotechnology. With a solid foundation laid during her doctoral studies at the University of Chicago and subsequent postdoctoral research at MIT, she embarked on an academic journey that began at KAIST as an Assistant Professor in 2007. Transitioning to Seoul National University in 2011 marked a pivotal move in her career trajectory.

🏆 Awards and Recognition 

Dal-Hee Min’s contributions have been celebrated with numerous accolades, including the prestigious KCS-Wiley Young Chemist Award, the Korea L’Oreal UNESCO Fellowship Award for Women in Science, and the esteemed Order of Science and Technology Merit (Do-Yak Medal) from the Korean Government. These recognitions underscore her significant impact and leadership in the field of nanomedicine and drug delivery systems.

🌍 Global Engagement and Leadership 

Actively engaged in global scientific discourse, Dal-Hee Min has been a featured speaker at prominent venues such as the World Economic Forum, where she highlighted cutting-edge DDS technology. Her impactful presentations at international conferences like PODD, JP Morgan, and BIO USA underscore her role as a thought leader in advancing biotechnological frontiers.

🎓Education and Professional Development

Dal-Hee Min’s academic journey is anchored by a robust educational background, including a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree from Seoul National University. Her formative years at MIT as a postdoctoral researcher solidified her expertise in bioengineering, laying the groundwork for her pioneering research in nanomaterials and biomedical applications.

🔬📈 Innovative Research and Collaborations 

At the forefront of her research endeavors are groundbreaking studies in drug delivery systems, leveraging nano-surface chemistry for applications ranging from mRNA vaccines to gene therapies. Her collaborative efforts have yielded impactful publications in top-tier journals, underscoring her commitment to advancing therapeutic modalities through innovative nanotechnological solutions.

📖 Publications:

Bio-inspired interfacial chemistry for the fabrication of a robust and functional graphene oxide composite film
  • Authors: Kwon, Y.-B., Cho, S., Min, D.-H., Kim, Y.-K.
  • Journal: RSC Advances
  • Year: 2024
Enhanced Local Delivery of Engineered IL-2 mRNA by Porous Silica Nanoparticles to Promote Effective Antitumor Immunity
  • Authors: Shin, H., Kang, S., Won, C., Min, D.-H.
  • Journal: ACS Nano
  • Year: 2023
3D microengineered vascularized tumor spheroids for drug delivery and efficacy testing
  • Authors: Ahn, J., Kim, D.-H., Koo, D.-J., Kim, Y., Jeon, N.L.
  • Journal: Acta Biomaterialia
  • Year: 2023
Rod-to-sphere elemental reconstruction of biocompatible Ag2Te-Ag4.53-Te3 nanoparticles for triple negative breast cancer photo-nano-therapy
  • Authors: Ahn, H., Kang, S., Kang, K., Min, D.-H., Jang, H.
  • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry B
  • Year: 2023
Highly Efficient Messenger RNA Transfection of Hard-to-Transfect Cells using Carbon Nanodots
  • Authors: Shin, H., Min, D.-H.
  • Journal: Shin, H., Min, D.-H.
  • Year: 2023

Assoc Prof Dr. Maria Teresa Arias Loste | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Maria Teresa Arias Loste, Biomedical, Best Researcher Award

Maria Teresa Arias Loste at Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla, Spain

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🌟 Summary:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. María Teresa Arias Loste is a renowned Consultant Physician Specialist in Gastroenterology at the University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla. With a solid academic background and extensive research experience, she has significantly contributed to the field of Gastroenterology, particularly in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Metabolic Associate Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biomedicine and Health Sciences, University of Cantabria, 2017
  • Master’s Degree in Hepatology, University of Alcalá and Autonomous University of Madrid, 2014
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Zaragoza, 2005

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Consultant Physician Specialist in Gastroenterology, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, 2012-present
  • Fellow Researcher, López Albo / Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute Foundation, 2010-2012
  • Consultant Physician Specialist in Gastroenterology, Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, 2010
  • Resident Physician in Gastroenterology, University Hospital Marques de Valdecilla, 2006-2010

🔬 Research Interest:

Dr. Arias Loste’s research focuses on the immunological, genetic, and metabolic mechanisms of NAFLD and MASLD. She has been involved in numerous clinical trials and projects, including leading studies on the brain-liver axis in psychosis patients and innovative MASLD monitoring and telemedicine initiatives.

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: Serum identification of at-risk MASH: The metabolomics-advanced steatohepatitis fibrosis
  • Authors: Noureddin, M., Truong, E., Mayo, R., Mato, J.M., Sanyal, A.J.
  • Journal: Hepatology
  • Year: 2024
  • Citations: 15
Paper Title: An international multidisciplinary consensus on pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
  • Authors: Zhang, L., El-Shabrawi, M., Baur, L.A., George, J., Zheng, M.-H.
  • Journal: Med
  • Year: 2024
  • Citations: 1
Paper Title: Evaluation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) terminology in different clinical settings
  • Authors: Iruzubieta, P., Santos-Laso, A., Arias-Loste, M.T., Calleja, J.L., Crespo, J.
  • Journal: Journal of Hepatology
  • Year: 2024
  • Citations: 1
Paper Title: Clinical and genetic factors involved in Porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder after oxaliplatin exposure
  • Authors: Puente, A., Fortea, J.I., Del Pozo, C., Bañares, R., Crespo, J.
  • Journal: Digestive and Liver Disease
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Immunological and senescence biomarker profiles in patients after spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus: gender implications for long-term health risk
  • Authors: Martín-Escolano, R., Vidal-Alcántara, E.J., Crespo, J., Jiménez-Sousa, M.Á., Fernández-Rodríguez, A.
  • Journal: Immunity and Ageing
  • Year: 2023
  • Citations: 1