Mandana Moshrefi | Molecular Biology | Best Paper Award

Posted on by The Scientist

Ms. Mandana Moshrefi | Molecular Biology | Best Paper Award 

Medical University of Kerman | Iran 

Ms. Mandana Moshrefi is an emerging researcher in agricultural entomology whose work integrates natural product chemistry, botanical insecticides, and environmentally sustainable pest-management strategies. Her scientific contributions span insect toxicology, green chemistry, bioorganic compounds, cytotoxicity assessment, and the development of plant-based alternatives to synthetic pesticides. She has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and international conference papers, contributing to a research profile that currently includes 16 citations by 16 documents, 4 indexed publications, and an h-index of 2, reflecting a growing scholarly influence in the fields of entomology and bio-pesticide development. Her studies have demonstrated the fumigant toxicity, repellency, and biochemical effects of essential oils, terpenoids, and plant-derived extracts against key agricultural pests such as Aphis fabae, Callosobruchus chinensis, Sitotroga cerealella, and Plutella xylostella. She has collaborated extensively with multidisciplinary teams working on medicinal plants, natural antioxidants, and bioactive phytochemicals, producing results published in recognized outlets such as the Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Pharmacognosy Communications, the Journal of Biopesticides, and presentations at prestigious platforms, including multiple American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meetings. Her research advances contribute to global efforts in reducing chemical pesticide dependency, enhancing postharvest protection, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices through plant-based and eco-friendly solutions. She has also been recognized internationally, including a silver medal at the World Exhibition of Invention, Research and Industrial Innovation in Brussels, and maintains scientific engagement through her membership in the American Chemical Society. Her work continues to support innovation at the interface of entomology, natural products chemistry, and sustainable crop protection.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Purhematy, A., Ahmadi, K., & Moshrefi, M. (2013). Toxicity of thiacloprid and fenvalerate on the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae, and biosafety against its parasitoid, Lysiphlebus fabarum. Journal of Biopesticides, 6(2), 207.
    Citations: 29.

  2. Saheli, K. M., Moshrefi, M., Baghalishahi, M., Mohkami, A., Firouzi, Y., Suzuki, K., & … (2024). Cognitive fitness: Harnessing the strength of exerkines for aging and metabolic challenges. Sports, 12(2), 57. Citations: 5.

  3. Moshrefi, M., Pourrahimi, A. M., Abbasnejad, M., Farjoo, M. H., & … (2022). Alpha-pinene preserves human dopaminergic SH-SY5Y cells against 6-hydroxydopamine-induced toxicity through its antioxidant and antiapoptotic properties and gamma-aminobutyric effects. Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal (BBRJ), 6(2), 255–260. Citations: 3.

  4. Dugaheh, M. A., Sharififar, F., Ahmadi, N., Khanuki, A. A., Purhemati, A., & Moshrefi, M. (2013). Antityrosinase effect of major fractions of Terminalia chebula Retz. fruits. Inventi Impact: Cosmeceuticals. Citations: 1.

  5. Moshrefi, M., Ahmadi, K., Purhematy, A., Jajarmi, M., & Sarve, A. Y. (2020). Detection of antibacterial properties of Musca domestica, Drosophila melanogaster, and Sarcophaga nodosa using resazurin as a growth indicator in bacterial cells. Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology.

Jan Radford | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Posted on by The Scientist

Prof. Jan Radford | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof in General Practice | University of Tasmania | Australia

Professor Jan Radford is a distinguished academic in general practice and medical education, currently based at the Tasmanian School of Medicine, University of Tasmania. With over three decades of professional and academic experience, she has contributed extensively to curriculum design, health professional education, and research capacity building within primary care. She has authored 59 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively received over 535 citations, reflecting her sustained influence in the field. Professor Radford’s scholarly and leadership contributions span undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational levels of medical education. As a long-serving faculty member, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the University of Tasmania’s medical curriculum, particularly through initiatives such as the development of innovative rural and aged care placements. Her leadership as Director of the Launceston Clinical School (2022–2024) further strengthened community-based clinical education and interprofessional collaboration across Tasmania. Nationally, she has held major roles in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), notably serving as Censor-in-Chief, where she oversaw educational quality assurance, specialty recognition, and the advancement of Indigenous health education. Her work in developing the GP MAGIC framework and establishing Tasmania’s practice-based research network has fostered practitioner-led inquiry and evidence-informed primary care. A 2017 Churchill Fellow, Professor Radford investigated the use of routinely collected general practice electronic health data to enhance patient outcomes. This aligns with her ongoing research focus on integrating e-health data, clinical audit, and educational innovation to improve general practice systems and learning environments. Through her extensive collaborations and commitment to translating research into practice, Professor Radford continues to influence healthcare education and delivery in Australia and beyond, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of community-oriented, data-informed primary care.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Watts, G. F., Sullivan, D. R., Hare, D. L., Kostner, K. M., Horton, A. E., Bell, D. A., Brett, T., Radford, J., et al. (2021). Integrated guidance for enhancing the care of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Australia. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 30(3), 324–349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2020.10.013 — 108 citations

  2. Fan, S., Radford, J., & Fabian, D. (2016). A mixed-method research to investigate the adoption of mobile devices and Web 2.0 technologies among medical students and educators. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 16(1), 43. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-016-0282-4 — 52 citations

  3. Bezabhe, W. M., Bereznicki, L. R., Radford, J., Wimmer, B. C., Salahudeen, M. S., et al. (2022). Oral anticoagulant treatment and the risk of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation: A population-based cohort study. Journal of the American Heart Association, 11(7), e023098. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.121.023098 — 46 citations

  4. Castelino, R. L., Saunder, T., Kitsos, A., Peterson, G. M., Jose, M., Wimmer, B., Radford, J., et al. (2020). Quality use of medicines in patients with chronic kidney disease. BMC Nephrology, 21(1), 216. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-020-01849-7 — 37 citations

  5. Bezabhe, W. M., Bereznicki, L. R., Radford, J., Wimmer, B. C., & Curtain, C. (2021). Ten-year trends in the use of oral anticoagulants in Australian general practice patients with atrial fibrillation. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 12, 586370. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2021.586370 — 36 citations