Assist Prof Dr. Chen Huang | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Chen Huang | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Chen Huang, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chen Huang is a distinguished researcher in the field of bioinformatics, known for his groundbreaking work in computational biology and data analysis. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at a leading university, where he combines his expertise in computer science and molecular biology to advance research in genomics and personalized medicine. Dr. Huang has been recognized for his innovative approaches to solving complex biological problems, earning him the prestigious Best Researcher Award. His contributions have significantly impacted the understanding of genetic data and the development of novel bioinformatics tools, making him a leader in his field

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Academic Qualification

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chen Huang holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in Bioinformatics from the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences at the University of Macau, China (2012-2017). He also earned an M.E. in Bioinformatics from the Biological Information Science and Technology Institute at Harbin Medical University, China (2007-2010). Dr. Huang began his academic journey with a B.S. in Biotechnology, focusing on Biopharmaceuticals, from the College of Life Science at Nanchang University, China (2003-2007). His diverse educational background has laid a strong foundation for his pioneering research in bioinformatics.

Working Experiances

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chen Huang is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this role, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, from 2017 to 2020. Before his post-doctoral tenure, Dr. Huang worked as an Analyst at the Beijing Genomics Institute in Shenzhen (BGI-Shenzhen) from 2010 to 2012.

Publication Top Notes

Lu, C., Huang, C., Qu, S., Lin, H., Zhong, H.-J., & Chong, C.-M. (2024). Oxyimperatorin attenuates LPS-induced microglial activation in vitro and in vivo via suppressing NF-ĪŗB p65 signaling. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116379

Yang, X., Wu, Y., Chen, X., Qiu, J., & Huang, C. (2024). The transcriptional landscape of immune-response 3ā€²-UTR alternative polyadenylation in melanoma. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25053041

Zhang, Y.-Z., Lai, H.-L., Huang, C., Jiang, Z.-B., Yan, H.-X., Wang, X.-R., Xie, C., Huang, J.-M., Ren, W.-K., Li, J.-X., Zhai, Z.-R., Yao, X.-J., Wu, Q.-B., & Leung, E. L.-H. (2024). Tanshinone IIA induces ER stress and JNK activation to inhibit tumor growth and enhance anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer. Phytomedicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155431

Cheng, X., Deng, M., Wang, Z., & Huang, C. (2024). MMP3C: An in-silico framework to depict cancer metabolic plasticity using gene expression profiles. Briefings in Bioinformatics. https://doi.org/10.1093/bib/bbad471

Wang, Z., Chen, X., Si, W., & Huang, C. (2023). Systemic pharmacology and bioinformatics: Exploring the modern biological mechanisms of rhubarb in the treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma. MedComm – Future Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1002/mef2.69

Huang, C., Deng, M., Leng, D., Sun, B., Zheng, P., & Zhang, X. D. (2023). MIRS: An AI scoring system for predicting the prognosis and therapy of breast cancer. iScience. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.108322

Feng, Y., Chen, X., Zhang, X. D., & Huang, C. (2023). Metabolic pathway pairwise-based signature as a potential non-invasive diagnostic marker in Alzheimerā€™s disease patients. Genes. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14061285

Cheng, T., Wu, Y., Liu, Z., Yu, Y., Sun, S., Guo, M., Sun, B., & Huang, C. (2022). CDKN2A-mediated molecular subtypes characterize the hallmarks of tumor microenvironment and guide precision medicine in triple-negative breast cancer. Frontiers in Immunology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.970950

Wu, L., Hou, X., Luo, W., Hu, H., Zheng, X., Chen, Y., Cheng, Z., Huang, C., & Sun, B. (2022). Three patterns of sensitization to mugwort, timothy, birch, and their major allergen components revealed by latent class analysis. Molecular Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molimm.2022.03.009

Cheng, T., Chen, P., Chen, J., Deng, Y., & Huang, C. (2022). Landscape analysis of matrix metalloproteinases unveils key prognostic markers for patients with breast cancer. Frontiers in Genetics. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2021.809600

Siddiq Ur Rahman | Bioinformatics | Best Paper Award

Assist Prof Dr. Siddiq Ur Rahman | Bioinformatics | Best Paper Award

Assist Prof Dr. Siddiq Ur Rahman, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, Pakistan

Assist. Prof. Dr. Siddiq Ur Rahman is a driven and dedicated academic specializing in bioinformatics. He earned his Ph.D. in Bioinformatics (2015-2018) and M.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2013-2015) from Northwest A&F University, China, excelling with top grades. Dr. Rahman also holds a B.S. (Hons) in Biotechnology from the University of Malakand, Pakistan. Fluent in Chinese, he completed a Chinese Language Course and the HSK language test. Known for his ambition and teamwork, he thrives in challenging environments, aiming to excel and contribute significantly to his field. šŸŒ±šŸ“ŠšŸ‘Øā€šŸŽ“

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Education

Ph.D. (Bioinformatics): Northwest A&F University China (2015-2018), 81%, A1 grade

M.Sc. (Hons) (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology): Northwest A&F University China (2013-2015), 82%, A1 grade

Chinese Language Course: Northwest A&F University China (2012-2013), 80%, A1 grade

B.S. (Hons) (Biotechnology): University of Malakand, Pakistan (2007-2011), 74%, A grade

Intermediate (Pre-Medical): Govt: Post Graduate Jahanzeb College Swat / BISE Swat (2004-2007), 75%, A grade

Matric: Malakand Public School Dargai / BISE Malakand (2003-2004), 72%, A grade

HSK (Chinese Language Test): Beijing Language Center (2013), 70%, A grade

Research Focus

Dr. SU Rahman’s research encompasses multiple fields, including environmental botany, plant physiology, virology, and microbial biotechnology. His work on drought stress and nutrient management in Catalpa bungei and Populus species explores plant responses to environmental stressors šŸŒ±. Additionally, Dr. Rahman investigates codon usage bias and evolutionary patterns in viruses like Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and Zika virus šŸ¦ . He also examines microbial degradation of lignocellulosic biomass for biotechnological applications šŸŒ¾. His diverse research portfolio highlights the intersection of plant science, environmental sustainability, and molecular biology, contributing valuable insights into plant adaptation, pathogen evolution, and microbial ecology. šŸ§¬

 

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  • Morphological and physiological responses to cyclic drought in two contrasting genotypes of Catalpa bungei šŸŒ± (64, 2017)
  • Physiological and transcriptional responses of Catalpa bungei to drought stress under sufficient- and deficient-nitrogen conditions šŸŒ³ (58, 2017)
  • Phosphorus influence Cd phytoextraction in Populus stems via modulating xylem development, cell wall Cd storage and antioxidant defense šŸŒæ (44, 2020)
  • Analysis of codon usage bias of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus and its adaptation to hosts šŸ¦  (38, 2018)
  • Phytoextraction of Pb and Cd; the effect of Urea and EDTA on Cannabis sativa growth under metals stress šŸŒ¾ (28, 2014)
  • Codon usage bias analysis of bluetongue virus causing livestock infection šŸ„ (27, 2020)
  • Influence of nitrogen availability on Cd accumulation and acclimation strategy of Populus leaves under Cd exposure šŸƒ (27, 2019)
  • Polymorphism in promoter of SIX4 gene shows association with its transcription and body measurement traits in Qinchuan cattle šŸ‚ (27, 2018)
  • A Novel Strategy for Detecting Recent Horizontal Gene Transfer and Its Application to Rhizobium Strains šŸ§¬ (20, 2018)
  • Microbial degradation of lignocellulosic biomass: discovery of novel natural lignocellulolytic bacteria šŸ”¬ (20, 2018)

Abbasali Raz | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Abbasali Raz | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Abbasali Raz, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abbasali Raz is a distinguished medical biotechnologist with extensive academic qualifications. He earned an Associate degree in Laboratory Sciences from Kashan University of Medical Sciences (1997-2000), a B.Sc. in Laboratory Sciences from Iran University of Medical Sciences (2000-2002), an M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology from Tarbiat Modarres University (2003-2006), and a Ph.D. from the Pasteur Institute of Iran (2006-2013). His research focuses on sex determination via real-time PCR and molecular characterization of carboxypeptidase B for transmission-blocking vaccines. Dr. Raz excels in bioinformatics, primer designing, and sequence analysis. He is on the editorial boards of several esteemed journals. šŸ§¬šŸ“ŠšŸ§«

 

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Academic Qualification

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abbasali Raz is a distinguished medical biotechnologist. He completed his Associate degree in Laboratory Sciences at Kashan University of Medical Sciences (1997-2000), followed by a B.Sc. in Laboratory Sciences from Iran University of Medical Sciences (2000-2002). He earned an M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology from Tarbiat Modarres University (2003-2006), where his thesis focused on sex determination of single blastomeres via real-time PCR to prevent inherited sex-linked diseases. Dr. Raz then pursued a Ph.D. at the Pasteur Institute of Iran (2006-2013), researching the molecular characterization of carboxypeptidase B in An. stephensi as a candidate for transmission-blocking vaccines. šŸ§¬šŸ“ŠšŸ§«

 

Research Focus

Dr. Abbas Ali Raz’s research focuses on vector-borne diseases, particularly malaria, using innovative approaches like paratransgenic tools to combat mosquito-borne pathogens. His studies encompass molecular characterization of mosquito gut microbiota, evaluation of transmission-blocking vaccines, and identification of potential biological markers in disease vectors. Dr. Raz also explores therapeutic applications of enzymes and the molecular biology of insects like Anopheles and Lucilia. His work contributes significantly to understanding vector biology, pathogen transmission dynamics, and developing novel strategies for disease control, marked by šŸ¦Ÿ and šŸ”¬ emojis symbolizing vector research and molecular biology.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Identification of the Midgut Microbiota of An. stephensi and An. maculipennis for Their Application as a Paratransgenic Tool against Malaria, N Dinparast Djadid, H Jazayeri, A Raz, G Favia, I Ricci, S Zakeri, PloS one 6 (12), e28484, 2011. Cited by: 139 šŸ“š
  • Therapeutic applications of collagenase (metalloproteases): A review, H Alipour, A Raz, S Zakeri, ND Djadid, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 6 (11), 975-981, 2016. Cited by: 124 šŸ“–
  • Molecular characterization of the carboxypeptidase B1 of Anopheles stephensi and its evaluation as a target for transmission-blocking vaccines, A Raz, N Dinparast Djadid, S Zakeri, Infection and immunity 81 (6), 2206-2216, 2013. Cited by: 47 šŸ¦Ÿ
  • The potential role of Th17 lymphocytes in patients with psoriasis, ZJ Mahnaz Mansouri, Parvine Mansouri, Abbas Ali Raze, Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia 93 (1), 63-66, 2018. Cited by: 30* šŸ’‰
  • New Insights Into Culturable and Unculturable Bacteria Across the Life History of Medicinal Maggots Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae), N Maleki-Ravasan, N Ahmadi, Z Soroushzadeh, AA Raz, S Zakeri, Frontiers in microbiology 11, 505, 2020. Cited by: 29 šŸ¦ 
  • Isolation and identification of Asaia sp. in Anopheles spp. mosquitoes collected from Iranian malaria settings: steps toward applying paratransgenic tools against …, A Rami, A Raz, S Zakeri, N Dinparast Djadid, Parasites & vectors 11, 1-8, 2018. Cited by: 26 šŸ¦Ÿ
  • From the urinary catheter to the prevalence of three classes of integrons, Ī²ā€lactamase genes, and differences in antimicrobial susceptibility of Proteus mirabilis and clonal …, A Mirzaei, B Nasr Esfahani, A Raz, M Ghanadian, S Moghim, BioMed research international 2021 (1), 9952769, 2021. Cited by: 25 šŸ§«
  • Cell-traversal protein for ookinetes and sporozoites (CelTOS) formulated with potent TLR adjuvants induces high-affinity antibodies that inhibit Plasmodium falciparum infection …, S Pirahmadi, S Zakeri, A A. Mehrizi, N D. Djadid, AA Raz, J J. Sani, …, Malaria journal 18, 1-16, 2019. Cited by: 24 šŸ§¬
  • Molecular characterization of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in Lucilia sericata larvae for potential therapeutic applications, H Alipour, A Raz, S Zakeri, ND Djadid, Electronic Journal of Biotechnology 29, 47-56, 2017. Cited by: 23 šŸ¦ 
  • The Anopheles stephensi odorant binding protein 1 (AsteObp1) gene: a new molecular marker for biological forms diagnosis, S Gholizadeh, S Firooziyan, H Ladonni, HM Hajipirloo, ND Djadid, …, Acta Tropica 146, 101-113, 2015. Cited by: 21 šŸ¦Ÿ

Shalini Porwal | Bioinformatics | Excellence in Research

Dr. Shalini Porwal | Bioinformatics | Excellence in Research

Dr. Shalini Porwal, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Shalini Porwal šŸ§¬ is an Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Microbial Technology. With a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, she specializes in microbial diversity and bioremediation. Her research focuses on the molecular characterization of microbes for environmental applications, notably in mercury sequestration. Dr. Porwal has authored numerous publications and holds a patent for her work on mercury removal. Recognized for her contributions, she has received scholarships and grants, including the prestigious CSIR fellowship. Committed to advancing biotechnological solutions, she continues to inspire through her academic endeavors.

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Academic Qualifications:

Dr. Shalini Porwal pursued a rigorous academic journey culminating in a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the University of Pune, with research conducted at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR), Delhi. Her doctoral thesis, “Studies on characterization of microbial diversity using molecular approaches,” showcased her dedication to understanding microbial ecosystems. Prior to her Ph.D., she earned a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and a Bachelor of Science in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry from Christ Church College, Kanpur. Dr. Porwal’s academic excellence traces back to her secondary education, where she consistently excelled, laying the foundation for her illustrious career. šŸ“š

 

Working Experience:

Dr. Shalini Porwal’s professional journey reflects a diverse array of experiences šŸŒ±. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Microbial Technology since October 2010, she imparts her knowledge and expertise to aspiring biotechnologists. Previously, she contributed as a lecturer at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her research prowess was honed during her tenure as a Research Scholar at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, CSIR, where she delved into microbial diversity. She also engaged in investigative work as a Junior Research Fellow at the National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, and contributed to industry projects at Pfizer Ltd., Chandigarh.

 

Research Focus:

Dr. Shalini Porwal’s research primarily focuses on microbial diversity and its applications in bioremediation šŸ¦ . Through various studies, she has delved into understanding the phylogenetic intricacies of microbial lineages, particularly in the genus Bacillus. Her investigations extend to exploring the potential of microbes in producing hydrogen, polyhydroxybutyrate, and other valuable compounds from diverse environmental habitats. Additionally, she has contributed significantly to assessing microbial diversity in effluent treatment plants, shedding light on culture-dependent and independent approaches. Dr. Porwal’s expertise also encompasses the bioremediation of heavy metals like mercury and chromium, showcasing her commitment to environmental sustainability through innovative scientific research.