Dr. Afshana Quadiri | Biomedical | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Afshana Quadiri | Biomedical | Women Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of California Irvine, United States

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Cross-protection induced by highly conserved human B, CD4+, and CD8+ T-cell epitopes-based vaccine against severe infection, disease, and death caused by multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

  • Author(s): Swayam Prakash, Nisha R Dhanushkodi, Latifa Zayou, Izabela Coimbra Ibraim, Afshana Quadiri, Pierre Gregoire Coulon, Delia F Tifrea, Berfin Suzer, Amin Mohammed Shaik, Amruth Chilukuri, Robert A Edwards, Mahmoud Singer, Hawa Vahed, Anthony B Nesburn, Baruch D Kuppermann, Jeffrey B Ulmer, Daniel Gil, Trevor M Jones, Lbachir BenMohamed
  • Journal: Frontiers in Immunology
  • Year: 2024

AntiViral and Anti-Inflammatory Therapeutic Effect of RAGE-Ig Protein Against Multiple SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern Demonstrated in K18-hACE2 Mouse and Syrian Golden Hamster

  • Author(s): Nisha Rajeswari Dhanushkodi, Swayam Prakash, Afshana Quadiri, Latifa Zayou, Ruchi Srivastava, Amin Mohammed Shaik, Berfin Suzer, Izabela Coimbra Ibraim, Gary Landucci, Delia F Tifrea, Mahmoud Singer, Leila Jamal, Robert A Edwards, Hawa Vahed, Lawrence Brown, Lbachir BenMohamed
  • Journal: J Immunol
  • Year: 2024

Therapeutic prime/pull vaccination of HSV-2-infected guinea pigs with the ribonucleotide reductase 2 (RR2) protein and CXCL11 chemokine boosts antiviral local tissue-residentย โ€ฆ

  • Author(s): Afshana Quadiri, Swayam Prakash, Nisha Rajeswari Dhanushkodi, Mahmoud Singer, Latifa Zayou, Amin Mohammed Shaik, Miyo Sun, Berfin Suzer, Lauren Su Lin Lau, Amruth Chilukurri, Hawa Vahed, Hubert Schaefer, Lbachir BenMohamed
  • Journal: Journal of Virology
  • Year: 2024

Dynamics of Spike-Specific Neutralizing Antibodies Across Five-Year Emerging SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern Reveal Conserved Epitopes that Protect Against Severe COVID-19

  • Author(s): Latifa Zayou, Swayam Prakash, Hawa Vahed, Nisha Rajeswari Dhanushkodi, Afshana Quadiri, Ahmed Belmouden, Zohra Lemkhente, Aziz Chentoufi, Daniel Gil, Jeffrey B Ulmer, Lbachir BenMohamed
  • Journal: bioRxiv
  • Year: 2024

A Broad-Spectrum Multi-Antigen mRNA/LNP-Based Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine Induced Potent Cross-Protective Immunity Against Infection and Disease Caused by Highly Pathogenic and Heavily Spike-Mutated SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern in the Syrian Hamster Model

  • Author(s): Swayam Prakash, Nisha R Dhanushkodi, Mahmoud Singer, Afshana Quadiri, Latifa Zayou, Hawa Vahed, Pierre-Gregoire Coulon, Izabela Coimbra Ibraim, Christine Tafoya, Lauren Hitchcock, Gary Landucci, Donald N Forthal, Assia El Babsiri, Delia F Tifrea, Cesar J Figueroa, Anthony B Nesburn, Baruch D Kuppermann, Daniel Gil, Trevor M Jones, Jeffrey B Ulmer, Lbachir BenMohamed
  • Journal: bioRxiv
  • Year: 2024

Dr. Yadong Feng | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yadong Feng | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Zhongda Hospital,Southeast University, China

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Dr. Xiaopeng Wang | Biomedical | Academic Excellence Distinction Award

Dr. Xiaopeng Wang | Biomedical | Academic Excellence Distinction Award

Doctorate at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

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Summary

Dr. Xiaopeng Wang is a Ph.D. holder and a researcher in bioinformatics at Kunming University of Science and Technology. His work focuses on interpreting the molecular characteristics of diseases through the analysis of large biological datasets.

Education

Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, specializing in the molecular analysis of diseases, from Kunming University of Science and Technology.

Professional Experience

Dr. Wang has led and contributed to various research projects, including the development of RCDdb, a manually curated database and analysis platform for regulated cell death. He has published in renowned journals like the Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Interests

His primary research interests lie in bioinformatics, with a specific focus on disease molecular characterization, regulated cell death, and the integration of biological data for advanced biomedical insights.

 

Publications

RCDdb: A manually curated database and analysis platform for regulated cell death

  • Authors: Xiaopeng Wang, Qing Wang, Jun Zhao, Jiaxin Chen, Ruo Wu, Juanjuan Pan, Jiaxin Li, Zechang Wang, Yongchang Chen, Wenting Guo, et al.
  • Journal: Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal
  • Year: 2024

Cancer CRC: A Comprehensive Cancer Core Transcriptional Regulatory Circuit Resource and Analysis Platform

  • Authors: Wei L, Chen J, Song C, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Xu M, Feng C, Gao Y, Qian F, Wang Q, et al.
  • Journal: Frontiers in Oncology
  • Year: 2021

Prof. Anna Pannaccione | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Anna Pannaccione | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Federico II University of Naples, Italy

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Summary:

Prof. Anna Pannaccione has been an Associate Professor in Pharmacology since 2019, specializing in neurodegeneration research, particularly in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Her work focuses on the dysregulation of ionic homeostasis, especially ion channels and exchangers, employing electrophysiological techniques. With 68 peer-reviewed publications and three patents, she is actively engaged in multidisciplinary research collaborations both nationally and internationally.

Education

Prof. Pannaccione completed her doctoral studies in Pharmacology, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases.

๐Ÿ’ผ Professionalย Experience

Prof. Pannaccione’s academic career is dedicated to discovering innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like AD and PD. Her research emphasizes modulating Kv3.4 function, with the goal of developing therapeutic strategies to address energy failure and firing instability in neurodegenerative conditions.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Interests

Her research encompasses life sciences, focusing on neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, and the repair and regeneration of the nervous system. She is also a member of various research commissions, including SINS, SIF, and SfN, and serves as a referee for numerous international peer-reviewed journals.

 

Publications

Ultrafine particulate matter pollution and dysfunction of endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ store: A pathomechanism shared with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis motor neurons?

  • Authors: Sapienza, S., Tedeschi, V., Apicella, B., Loffredo, S., Secondo, A.
  • Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
  • Year: 2024
  • Authors: Cantone, A.F., Burgaletto, C., Di Benedetto, G., Bernardini, R., Cantarella, G.
  • Journal: Cells
  • Year: 2024

Expanding Structure-Activity Relationships of Human Urotensin II Peptide Analogues: A Proposed Key Role of the N-Terminal Region for Novel Urotensin II Receptor Modulators

  • Authors: Merlino, F., Secondo, A., Mitidieri, E., dโ€™Emmanuele di Villa Bianca, R., Carotenuto, A.
  • Journal: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
  • Year: 2024

The 3-(3-oxoisoindolin-1-yl)pentane-2,4-dione (ISOAC1) as a new molecule able to inhibit Amyloid ฮฒ aggregation and neurotoxicity

  • Authors: Piccialli, I., Greco, F., Roviello, G., Massa, A., Pannaccione, A.
  • Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
  • Year: 2023

Na+/Ca2+ exchanger isoform 1 takes part to the Ca2+-related prosurvival pathway of SOD1 in primary motor neurons exposed to beta-methylamino-l-alanine

  • Authors: Petrozziello, T., Boscia, F., Tedeschi, V., Annunziato, L., Secondo, A.
  • Journal: Cell Communication and Signaling
  • Year: 2022

Mr. Ali Mohammed Ridha | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ali Mohammed Ridha | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Ali Mohammed Ridha at Ajman University, United Arab Emirates

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Education

  • Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Imaging and Machine Learning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2023
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Ajman University, 2019

๐Ÿ’ผ Professionalย Experience

  • Software Developer, Mรผhlbauer Group, Roding, Germany (July 2024 – Present)
    Designing and implementing software solutions for battery production machinery, focusing on automation and control systems.
  • Application Specialist – Software, Beckhoff Automation, Dubai, UAE (September 2021 – June 2024)
    Specialized in TwinCAT software, PLC and HMI programming, and technical support for automation systems.
  • Research Assistant, Ajman University, UAE (August 2021 – October 2022)
    Developed a CNN-based acne detection system using reconstructed hyperspectral images.
  • Research Assistant, Ajman University, UAE (December 2019 – December 2020)
    Conducted FEM simulations to study heat effects during light-curing in dentistry.
  • Research Assistant, Ajman University, UAE (June 2018 – December 2018)
    Created diagnostic software for hearing impairment and earwax blockage using an Android application.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Interests

Ali’s research focuses on advanced imaging techniques, machine learning applications, and automation. His work includes developing detection systems for medical conditions using hyperspectral images, optimizing industrial automation processes, and improving diagnostic tools through innovative software solution

๐Ÿ† Grants and Awardsย 

  • 2021
    Identification of Underdeveloped Acne using Reconstructed HSI from RGB Images
    Funding: AED 10,800
    Grant Reference: 2021-IRG-ENIT-13
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates
  • 2021
    Silver Award – Middle East Regional Award
    Reimagine Education โ€˜Oscarsโ€™ of Education 2020
    London, United Kingdom
  • 2020
    Silver Award – AI Category
    Reimagine Education โ€˜Oscarsโ€™ of Education 2020
    London, United Kingdom
  • 2020
    Best Session Presentation
    7th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Antalya, Turkey
  • 2020
    First Place
    Dubai, UAE Hackathon 3.0 โ€œData for Happinessโ€
    United Arab Emirates
  • 2021
    Study and Optimization of the Process of Light Curing in Dentistry
    Funding: AED 19,975
    Grant Reference: 2019-IDG-DEN-1
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates
  • 2019
    Best Poster Award
    19th IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology Student Poster Competition
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates
  • 2019
    First Place
    IEEE Student Day Software Engineering Project
    Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
  • 2019
    Third Place
    IEEE Student Day Senior Design Project, Computing and Robotics
    Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
  • 2019
    Best Poster Award
    Eleventh Annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Applied Computing
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • 2019
    Best Student Branch Award
    IEEE GCC SYP Congress
    Kuwait, State of Kuwait
  • 2017-2019
    Excellence Honor Award
    Tuition Fee Waiver
    Ajman University
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates
  • 2018
    Second Place
    IEEE Student Day Software Engineering Project
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • 2018
    Third Place
    UAE Hackathon 1.0 โ€œData for Happinessโ€
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 

Publications

Assistive technology for hearing-impaired and deaf students utilizing augmented reality

  • Authors: Ali Mohammed Ridha, Wessam Shehieb
  • Year: 2021
  • Authors: Ali Mohammed Ridha, Wessam Shehieb, Peter Yacoub, Khalid Al-Balawneh, Kamran Arshad
  • Year: 2020

Temperature Rise at the Pulp-Dentin Junction for a Multi-Layered Composite Restoration using the Finite Element Method

  • Authors: Ali Mohammed Ridha, Konstantinos Aidinis, Abdul Haq Suliman
  • Year: 2021

Diagnostic Approach for Hearing Impairment and Earwax Blockage using Smartphone

  • Authors: Wessam Shehieb, Ali Mohammed Ridha, Tazeen Sharif
  • Year: 2018

Mr. Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki , Greece

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๐Ÿ“‹ Summary

Mr. Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris is a newly graduated Mechanical Engineer specializing in the energy sector. With a keen interest in integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into engineering, Dimos aims to enhance his academic and practical skills to develop innovative solutions in engineering projects.

Education

Mr. Dimos earned his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in April 2024, with a focus on Energy. He graduated with a grade of 6.6 (Very Good). Prior to this, he completed his secondary education at 1st Lyceum of Mitilini, achieving an impressive graduation grade of 19.0/20.0.

๐Ÿ’ผ Work Experience

  • July 2021 โ€“ Aug 2021: Citrus Museum at Kambos Chios and cohousing cafรฉ Perivoli
  • July 2020 โ€“ Aug 2020: Citrus Museum at Kambos Chios and cohousing cafรฉ Perivoli

๐Ÿ’ป Software Skills

  • Matlab: Intermediate level
  • Python: Intermediate level
  • AutoCAD: Advanced level
  • MS Office

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Experience

Mr. Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris conducted his diploma thesis titled โ€œRecording, Analyzing, Mapping, and Modeling Air Quality Levels Using Low-Cost Sensors on Pedestrian Routes in the Urban Center of Thessalonikiโ€ under the supervision of Professor K. Karatzas. This project involved data collection using low-cost sensors, data analysis and modeling in Python, prediction and data reconstruction with machine learning, and the design and execution of the experiment. This work culminated in the publication of the paper “Estimation of Particulate Matter Levels in City Center Pedestrian Routes with the Aid of Low-Cost Sensors” in the journal Atmosphere (2024).

 

Publications

Estimation of Particulate Matter Levels in City Center Pedestrian Routes with the Aid of Low-Cost Sensors

  • Authors: Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris, Theodosios Kassandros, Evangelos Bagkis, Kostas Karatzas
  • Journal: Atmosphere
  • Year: 2024