Fatmah Alasmary | Pharmaceutical innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Fatmah Alasmary | Pharmaceutical innovation | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Fatmah Alasmary, Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Saudi Arabia

Professor at King Saud University, specializing in organic chemistry. Dr. Alasmary has extensive experience in academia and leadership, with a PhD from the University of Bradford. Currently, she serves as Director of the Drug Lab at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. Her research interests include antimicrobial agents and nanomaterials. Dr. Alasmary has mentored numerous students and has held key roles in various scientific committees. She is a member of the Saudi Chemical Association, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the American Chemical Society. 🧑‍🔬👩‍🏫🔬

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Work Experience 🌍💼

Prof. Fatmahalasmary is a distinguished academic and professional, currently serving as the Director of Drug Lab at Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Riyadh. She oversees quality control, safety standards, and international accreditation efforts for medicines and cosmetics. As Chief of Senior Expert International Communication, she leads food standards initiatives for Saudi Arabia, managing ISO committees and Codex committees. Previously, she was Vice Chairman at King Saud University’s Chemistry Department, coordinating research, teaching, and international collaborations. Prof. Fatmahalasmary’s leadership spans teaching, curriculum development, and guiding postgraduate research, exemplifying excellence in both academic and professional spheres. 📚🌐👩‍🔬

 

Qualifications 🎓🌟

Prof. Fatmahalasmary holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Bradford, England (2013), where her thesis focused on the synthesis and evaluation of benzimidazole derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents. She earned a Master of Science in Chemistry from King Saud University, KSA (2008), with a thesis on the synthesis and study of quinoxaline derivatives. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at King Saud University, KSA (2001), graduating with honors. Her academic journey highlights a strong foundation in chemistry and a commitment to research excellence. 🧪📘👩‍🔬

 

Additional Experience 🌍🔬

Prof. Fatmahalasmary has actively participated in over 22 workshops focused on management, planning, and quality development. She is a member of several prestigious associations, including the Saudi Chemical Association, Royal Society of Chemistry, and American Chemical Society. Her roles have included coordinating committees at King Saud University (KSU), such as the Development and Quality Committee and Labs Committee. Prof. Fatmahalasmary has also been involved in thesis defenses, scientific symposia, and national exhibitions. She holds patents for innovative extracts and is certified in ISO 9001:2015 and as a Certified Innovation Professional. 📚💡📈

 

Research Focus

Prof. Fatmah Ali S Alasmary’s research spans various fields, including antimicrobial agents 🦠, biological chemistry 🧬, and medicinal chemistry 💊. She has contributed significantly to the development of benzimidazole derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents, as well as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors targeting various pathogens. Her work also delves into perovskite materials 🏗️, photocatalysis ⚛️, and nanomaterials 🧪 with applications in sensing and biomedical fields. Prof. Alasmary has been actively involved in computational studies of drug design 💻, enzyme inhibition 🧪, and therapeutic applications for diseases like malaria and cancer.

 

Publication Top Notes  

  • Tin versus lead redox chemistry modulates charge trapping and self-doping in tin/lead iodide perovskites (186 citations, 2020) 🔋
  • Synthesis and evaluation of selected benzimidazole derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents (140 citations, 2015) 💊
  • Inhibition of the β-carbonic anhydrase from the dandruff-producing fungus Malassezia globosa with monothiocarbamates (41 citations, 2017) 🦠
  • Direct Access to α‐Aminosilanes Enabled by Visible‐Light‐Mediated Multicomponent Radical Cross‐Coupling (36 citations, 2021) 💡
  • Development of certain novel N-(2-(2-(2-oxoindolin-3-ylidene)hydrazinecarbonyl)phenyl)-benzamides and 3-(2-oxoindolin-3-ylideneamino)-2-substituted quinazolin-4(3 H)-ones as … (35 citations, 2015) 🔬
  • Analysis of Alpina officinarum Hance, chemically and biologically (30 citations, 2019) 🌿
  • Combined computational and experimental investigation on the nature of hydrated iodoplumbate complexes: Insights into the dual role of water in perovskite precursor solutions (28 citations, 2020) 💧
  • The first activation studies of the η-carbonic anhydrase from the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum with amines and amino acids (28 citations, 2018) 🦠
  • New quinoxalinone inhibitors targeting secreted phospholipase A2 and α-glucosidase (28 citations, 2017) 🧪
  • Structure-based identification of SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors from anti-viral specific chemical libraries: an exhaustive computational screening approach (27 citations, 2021) 🦠

 

Piotr Fiedor | Medicinal products | Academic Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award

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Prof Dr. Piotr Fiedor | Medicinal products | Academic Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award

Prof Dr. Piotr Fiedor, Piotr Fiedor, Professor of Surgery, Warsaw Medical University, Dept. of General and Transplantation Surgery, Poland

Prof. Dr. Piotr Fiedor, MD, PhD is a distinguished surgeon and academic with extensive expertise in general surgery, oncology, transplant immunology, and medical research. Since 1995, he has served at the Department of General and Transplantation Surgery, Warsaw Medical University. 🌟 He has held pivotal roles such as CEO of the National Medicines Institute and a member of the European Medicines Agency’s CHMP. 🌍 Dr. Fiedor has been involved in over 210 scientific papers and numerous prestigious projects, contributing significantly to the fields of biotechnology and personalized medicine. 📚🏆 His accolades include Poland’s “Gold Cross of Merit” and numerous scientific awards. 🏅

 

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Education 🎓

Professor Piotr Fiedor completed a prestigious fellowship in transplantation immunology and immunomodulation at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, USA, from 1993 to 1996. He further enhanced his medical expertise through a clinical oncology internship at the Institute-Center of Oncology between 2006 and 2008.

Teaching Experience 🎓

From 1986 to 2005, Professor Piotr Fiedor served as an Adjunct and Associate Professor of Surgery at Warsaw Medical University. His teaching focus encompassed general medicine, transplantation, and oncology, significantly contributing to the academic growth of numerous medical students.

Administrative Experience 🏥

Since 2015, Dr. Fiedor has been the Chief Executive Officer of the National Medicines Institute in Warsaw, overseeing the quality control of medicinal products. His previous administrative roles include harmonization and registration expertise at The Office for Registration of Medicinal Products (2007-2010) and leadership in clinical trials inspection at the National Institute of Health (1997-2001).

Awards and Honours 🏅

Dr. Fiedor’s accolades include the “Gold Cross of Merit” (2011) and the “Silver Cross of Merit” (2005) awarded by the President of Poland. He has also received the first-degree team teaching award (2012) for co-authoring a textbook on disaster medicine and numerous team science awards for his significant contributions to medical research and education.

 

Research Focus 🔬

Professor Piotr Fiedor’s research is predominantly focused on transplantation medicine, immunology, and oncology. His recent works include investigating the educational and therapeutic support for rare disease transplant recipients and studying long-term outcomes of surgical treatments in immunocompromised patients. He has also contributed significantly to COVID-19 research, exploring the effects of amantadine on unvaccinated patients and the analysis of pathological changes in COVID-19 imaging databases. His interdisciplinary research extends to dermatological therapies and chronic wound treatments, showcasing a commitment to improving patient outcomes across various medical fields. 🌟

Publication Top Notes

Pharmacology

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Pharmacokinetics:

This subfield investigates how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs. Understanding these processes is fundamental in determining proper dosages and treatment regimens.

Pharmacogenomics:

Researchers in pharmacogenomics study how genetics influence an individual’s response to drugs. This field paves the way for personalized medicine, tailoring drug treatments to a person’s genetic makeup.

Ethnopharmacology:

Ethnopharmacologists explore traditional and indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants and their potential applications. Their work can lead to the discovery of new drugs and therapies based on age-old remedies.

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