Qibing Zeng | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Qibing Zeng | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention , China

Prof. Dr. Qibing Zeng  is a Professor at the National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, China CDC. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (2020) and a Master of Medicine (2011) in Toxicology from Guizhou Medical University. His research focuses on organoid-based disease models 🧬, environmental and genetic epidemiology 🌍, and bioactive natural products in metabolic disease treatment. Dr. Zeng has led multiple national research projects on arsenic poisoning, metabolic diseases, and environmental toxicology. Previously, he served as a Professor at Guizhou Medical University. His work contributes to understanding disease mechanisms and advancing translational medicine. 📩

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Qibing Zeng  holds a Doctor of Medicine (2020) in Toxicology from Guizhou Medical University, where he specialized in environmental toxicology and disease mechanisms. He earned his Master of Medicine (2011) in Hygiene of Toxicology from the same institution, formerly known as Guiyang Medical College, focusing on public health and toxicological safety . His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Medicine (2008) in Clinical Medicine (Oncology), where he gained foundational expertise in cancer research and treatment . Dr. Zeng’s strong educational background supports his extensive research in toxicology, metabolic diseases, and environmental health. 📚🔬

👨‍🏫 Work Experience

Prof. Dr. Qibing Zeng  is a Professor at the National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, China CDC (2024–present), focusing on toxicology and disease prevention . Previously, he served as a Professor at the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Guizhou Medical University (2022–2024) . He was an Associate Professor (2017–2021) and Lecturer (2014–2016) at the School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, where he contributed to environmental health research . His academic career began as a Teaching Assistant (2011–2013), laying the foundation for his expertise in toxicology and public health. 📚🔬

Research Focus 

Prof. Dr. Qibing Zeng’s research primarily focuses on toxicology, metabolic diseases, and organoid-based disease models. His work explores environmental and genetic epidemiology 🧬, investigating how pollutants like arsenic and fluorine affect human health . He also studies the mechanisms of bioactive natural products  in treating metabolic disorders. His projects include 3D skin organoid models , arsenic-induced toxicity, and disease progression in endemic regions . Through these studies, he aims to develop translational applications for public health and occupational safety, contributing to disease prevention and toxicological interventions 🔬

Publication Top Notes

🔹 The risk factors for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a meta-analysis
📅 Year: 2019 | 🔍 Cited by: 247

🔹 Global trends and forecasts of breast cancer incidence and deaths
📅 Year: 2023 | 🔍 Cited by: 161

🔹 Assessing potential mechanisms of arsenic-induced skin lesions and cancers: Human and in vitro evidence
📅 Year: 2020 | 🔍 Cited by: 71

🔹 Association and risk of five miRNAs with arsenic-induced multiorgan damage
📅 Year: 2019 | 🔍 Cited by: 65

🔹 Alterations of arsenic levels in arsenicosis residents and awareness of its risk factors: a population-based 20-year follow-up study in a unique coal-borne arsenicosis county
📅 Year: 2019 |

Conclusion

Dr. Qibing Zeng is a distinguished researcher in toxicology, epidemiology, and metabolic diseases, holding a Doctor of Medicine and multiple advanced degrees. As a professor at China CDC, he has led nationally funded projects and contributed significantly to environmental health and disease prevention. His research, published in high-impact journals like Bioactive Materials and Science of the Total Environment, has gained substantial citations, reflecting its in scientific impact. With expertise spanning public health, molecular toxicology, and epidemiology, Dr. Zeng’s leadership and multidisciplinary collaborations position him as a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. 🏆🔬🚀.

 

 

Elena Colicino | Enviromental Medicine | Women Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Colicino | Enviromental Medicine | Women Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Colicino, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States

🔬 Dr. Elena Colicino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from Bocconi University and completed postdoctoral training in Environmental Epidemiology and Epigenetics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Columbia University. Dr. Colicino’s research focuses on biostatistical methods for high-dimensional data, environmental epigenetics, and machine learning, particularly in analyzing the effects of chemical exposures on health outcomes. She has developed innovative statistical approaches and tools, including R packages for mixture analysis. Dr. Colicino has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to epidemiology and public health. 🏆

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Education and Training

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Colicino’s academic journey began at the University of Milano-Bicocca in Milan, Italy, where she earned a B.Sc. in Economics, Statistics, and Computer Science in 2004. She continued her studies there, completing an M.Sc. in Statistics and Economics in 2007. Dr. Colicino then pursued a Ph.D. in Statistics at Bocconi University, graduating in 2012. Her postdoctoral training included Environmental Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2016) and Environmental Epigenetics at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2017). Dr. Colicino’s expertise spans statistics, epidemiology, and epigenetics. 📚🧬

 

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Colicino’s research primarily focuses on environmental epidemiology, epigenetics, and public health. Her studies explore the impact of DNA methylation and epigenetic aging on all-cause mortality, chronic diseases, and cancer. Dr. Colicino also investigates the effects of air pollution on biological aging, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular health. Her work on epigenetic signatures of smoking and exposure to pollutants offers insights into the biological underpinnings of complex diseases. Additionally, she contributes to understanding socioeconomic and environmental determinants of health, especially through large-scale cohort analyses and machine learning models for stress prediction. 💻🫀📈

 

Conclusion

Dr. Elena Colicino’s extensive research portfolio, innovative methodologies, and impactful contributions to environmental health make her a deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award. Her work not only advances scientific understanding but also holds significant implications for public health interventions, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Publication Top Notes  

  • 🧬 DNA methylation age of blood predicts all-cause mortality in later life | Cited by: 1173 | Year: 2015
  • 🧪 DNA methylation-based measures of biological age: meta-analysis predicting time to death | Cited by: 1017 | Year: 2016
  • 🚬 Epigenetic signatures of cigarette smoking | Cited by: 852 | Year: 2016
  • 🤯 Predicting perceived stress related to the Covid-19 outbreak through stable psychological traits and machine learning models | Cited by: 343* | Year: 2020
  • 🔬 DNA methylation signatures of chronic low-grade inflammation are associated with complex diseases | Cited by: 314 | Year: 2016
  • 🧫 Blood epigenetic age may predict cancer incidence and mortality | Cited by: 202 | Year: 2016
  • 💼 Socioeconomic position, lifestyle habits and biomarkers of epigenetic aging: a multi-cohort analysis | Cited by: 184 | Year: 2019
  • ❤️ Blood leukocyte DNA methylation predicts risk of future myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease | Cited by: 182 | Year: 2019
  • 📈 Estimating and testing high-dimensional mediation effects in epigenetic studies | Cited by: 172 | Year: 2016
  • 🌍 Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with biological aging | Cited by: 146 | Year: 2016