Maryam Tabarzad | Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

Maryam Tabarzad | Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Maryam Tabarzad, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Iran

Based on Dr. Maryam Tabarzad’s profile, she appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to several key factors:

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Educational Background

  • MSc in E-learning in Medical Education (2023): Focused on enhancing lab skills through augmented reality in pharmacy students.
  • PhD in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2014): Specialized in DNA aptamers against Coagulation Factor VIII.
  • Pharm.D. (2007): Conducted research on bis(4-nitroaryl-1,4-Dihydropyridine) with pharmacological evaluations.

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor: Protein Technology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science (2014-present).
  • Vice-Chancellor of Research Affairs: Protein Technology Research Center (2018-present).
  • Editorial Roles: Managing Editor for Trends in Peptide and Protein Sciences, Associate Editor for Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, and Editorial member for Future Natural Products.

Notable Publications

  1. Fathi et al. (2024): Investigated antimicrobial peptides for wound healing, published in Burns (Q2, IF: 3.2).
  2. Fathi et al. (2024): Explored structural features of antimicrobial peptides in Bioorganic Chemistry (Q1, IF: 5.1).
  3. Yazdanicherati et al. (2024): Studied the effect of antimicrobial peptides on gold nanoparticles, published in Modares Journal of Biotechnology.

Teaching Experience

  • Extensive teaching roles in pharmaceutical and medical biotechnology across various institutions, including University of Science and Culture, Gilan University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Thesis Supervision

  • Supervised multiple Ph.D. and MSc theses in areas such as biosensors, peptide-nanomolecule interactions, and cancer research.

Conclusion

Dr. Maryam Tabarzad’s impressive academic credentials, significant contributions to pharmaceutical biotechnology, influential editorial roles, and robust teaching and supervisory experience make her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her research, particularly in the design and development of antimicrobial peptides and aptamers, along with her leadership in research and education, underscores her excellence in the field.

Publication top notes

Therapeutic applications of nucleic acid aptamers in microbial infections

Aptamers as smart ligands for nano-carriers targeting

Anti-inflammatory activity of bioactive compounds from microalgae and cyanobacteria by focusing on the mechanisms of action

Simultaneous detection of bovine and porcine DNA in pharmaceutical gelatin capsules by duplex PCR assay for Halal authentication

Silymarin antiproliferative and apoptotic effects: insights into its clinical impact in various types of cancer

Nano-delivery system targeting to cancer stem cell cluster of differentiation biomarkers

Anti-cancer drug delivery using carbohydrate-based polymers

Trends in the design and development of specific aptamers against peptides and proteins

Peptide dendrimers as valuable biomaterials in medical sciences

Xintian Shao | Pharmaceutical Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xintian Shao | Pharmaceutical Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xintian Shao, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China

Dr. Xintian Shao earned her PhD in Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmacy from Shandong University, China, under the guidance of Prof. Peixue Ling. She expanded her expertise as a Visiting Scholar in Cancer Biology at the University of Cincinnati, USA, mentored by Prof. Jiajie Diao. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Shandong First Medical University, her research has yielded 10 impactful publications and secured numerous grants. With two patents to her name, she’s been honored with prestigious awards including the Shandong Medical Science and Technology Award and the Science and Technology Award of Shandong Pharmaceutical Association.

 

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Education and Academic Achievements šŸ“ššŸ…

Dr. Xintian Shao completed her PhD in Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmacy at the School of Pharmacy, Shandong University, China, under the guidance of Prof. Peixue Ling. She further enriched her expertise as a visiting scholar in Cancer Biology at the University of Cincinnati, USA, mentored by Prof. Jiajie Diao. Her prolific research has resulted in 10 publications, including notable contributions to journals such as Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews and Advanced Science. With multiple patents and prestigious grants to her credit, she has earned recognition including the Shandong Medical Science and Technology Award (2021) and the Science and Technology Award of Shandong Pharmaceutical Association (2022).

Work Experience šŸ’¼

Dr. Xintian Shao has served as an Associate Professor at the School of Life Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China. Her role involves not only teaching and mentorship but also continued research contributions in her field.

Research Focus

Dr. Xintian Shao’s research primarily focuses on subcellular imaging and targeted drug delivery systems. Her work delves into the intricate dynamics of organelle interactions, particularly within mitochondria and lysosomes, employing cutting-edge super-resolution imaging techniques. She explores novel methods for visualizing drug molecules within living organisms, enhancing our understanding of drug distribution and efficacy. With a keen interest in membrane biology and organelle-specific targeting, her contributions shed light on fundamental cellular processes and hold promise for advancements in drug delivery and therapeutics.

Publication Top NotesĀ 

  1. “Single-organelle localization-based super-resolution imaging for subcellular molecules micro-dynamics” by Fang, G. et al., Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2024.
  2. “Enhanced optical imaging and fluorescent labeling for visualizing drug molecules within living organisms” by Sun, T. et al., Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, 2024.
  3. “Mitochondrial nucleoid condensates drive peripheral fission through high membrane curvature” by Chen, Q. et al., Cell Reports, 2023.
    Cited by: 1
  4. “Graphene Oxide Nanosheets Induce Mitochondrial Fragmentation by Cutting through Membrane” by Shao, X. et al., ACS Materials Letters, 2023.
    Cited by: 4
  5. “Subcellular visualization: Organelle-specific targeted drug delivery and discovery” by Shao, X. et al., Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, 2023.
    Cited by: 7
  6. “Recent advances in fluorescent probes of peroxynitrite: Structural, strategies and biological applications” by Sun, J. et al., Theranostics, 2023.
    Cited by: 8
  7. “Single Image Capture of Bioactive Ion Crosstalk within Inter-Organelle Membrane Contacts at Nanometer Resolution” by Fang, G. et al., Small Methods, 2022.
    Cited by: 8
  8. “Lysosome-Targeted Biosensor for the Super-Resolution Imaging of Lysosomeā€“Mitochondrion Interaction” by Wang, H. et al., Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022.
    Cited by: 4
  9. “Super-resolution image-based tracking of drug distribution in mitochondria of a label-free naturally derived drug molecules” by Wei, Y. et al., Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022.
    Cited by: 19
  10. “Prefused lysosomes cluster on autophagosomes regulated by VAMP8” by Chen, Q. et al., Cell Death and Disease, 2021.
    Cited by: 24