Wen-bing Ding | Molecular Biology | Pioneer Researcher Award

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Prof. Wen-bing Ding | Molecular Biology | Pioneer Researcher Award

College of Plant Protection, Hunan Agricultural University | China

Dr. Wenbing Ding is an accomplished researcher at Hunan Agricultural University whose work has significantly advanced the molecular biology of insect physiology and sustainable pest management. His academic excellence is reflected in his global research influence, with 461 citations, 55 publications, and an h-index of 14, underscoring his growing impact within agricultural biotechnology and entomological sciences. Dr. Ding’s research centers on gene regulation, reproductive pathways, and innovative RNA interference (RNAi)-based strategies targeting major agricultural pests, particularly Chilo suppressalis and Sogatella furcifera. His recent contributions include elucidating the regulatory role of transcription factor E93 in vitellogenesis, demonstrating the reproductive disruption caused by HR3 knockdown, and exploring CRISPR/Cas9-mediated doublesex gene editing to impair fertility and sexual dimorphism advances that collectively strengthen the scientific foundation for next-generation, eco-friendly pest control technologies. Dr. Ding has also contributed to phytochemical research through the characterization of novel heterocyclic pseudoguaianolide derivatives, reflecting the breadth of his scientific versatility. With over 93 co-authors and collaborations across molecular biology, crop protection, and biochemical research communities, his work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration and international engagement. His publications across leading journals such as Molecular Biology Reports, Pest Management Science, Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Phytochemistry highlight his commitment to high-impact scientific dissemination. Dr. Ding’s research contributes meaningfully to global food security by promoting molecular insights that can be translated into sustainable agricultural practices, reduced pesticide dependency, and enhanced crop resilience. His continued contributions position him as an influential and forward-looking scientist driving innovation at the interface of insect molecular genetics and sustainable pest management.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Ding, W., et al. (2025). Transcription factor E93 regulates vitellogenesis via the vitelline membrane protein 26Ab gene in Chilo suppressalis. Molecular Biology Reports. (Citations: 2)

  2. Ding, W., et al. (2025). Silencing the serine/threonine kinase Akt gene disrupts reproductive physiology in Sogatella furcifera and confers RNAi-mediated insect resistance in rice. Pest Management Science.

  3. Ding, W., et al. (2025). RNA interference knockdown of the nuclear receptor HR3 suppresses vitellogenesis in Chilo suppressalis. Molecular Biology Reports. (Citations: 1)

  4. Ding, W., et al. (2025). Doublesex knockout via CRISPR/Cas9 disrupts fertility and sexual dimorphism of wings in the rice stem borer Chilo suppressalis. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. (Citations: 0)

  5. Ding, W., et al. (2025). Heterocyclic pseudoguaianolide oligomers and seco-pseudoguaianolide derivatives from the inflorescence of Ambrosia artemisiifolia. Phytochemistry. (Citations: 1)

Mandana Moshrefi | Molecular Biology | Best Paper Award

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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.

Marziyeh Saghebjoo | Molecular Biology | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Marziyeh Saghebjoo | Molecular Biology | Editorial Board Member 

Academic Staff | University of Birjand | Iran

Professor Marziyeh Saghebjoo is a leading scholar in exercise physiology whose research has significantly advanced understanding of exercise–induced metabolic regulation, obesity management, and clinical exercise interventions. Her academic influence is demonstrated through 373 citations by 327 documents, 55 publications, and an h-index of 12, reflecting sustained contributions to sport sciences and human metabolic health. Her work spans exercise nutrition, weight-control mechanisms, hormonal responses to training, and exercise-based strategies for chronic disease prevention, with a strong emphasis on obesity, hypertension, and cancer-related metabolic pathways. She has produced impactful studies on high-intensity interval training, combined dietary–exercise models, home-based cardiovascular rehabilitation, and exercise–nutrient interactions, including investigations into gut microbiota modulation, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory markers, and molecular regulators such as miRNAs, VEGF, HIF-1α, ghrelin, and obestatin. Her collaborations with multidisciplinary research teams in physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, and clinical sciences have resulted in publications in internationally indexed journals and translational outputs relevant to public health and athletic performance. In addition to her research productivity, she has contributed to scientific dissemination through editorial board service and active involvement in professional academic committees, helping shape research quality, ethics, and development in sport sciences. Her scholarship consistently integrates laboratory, clinical, and performance-based methodologies, generating evidence that supports healthier lifestyles, improved metabolic outcomes, and enhanced exercise-based therapeutic interventions. Through her sustained commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and mentoring future researchers, Professor Saghebjoo continues to influence global discussions on exercise, health, and metabolic disease prevention.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate
Featured Publications

  1. Ghanbari-Niaki, A., Saghebjoo, M., & Hedayati, M. (2011). A single session of circuit-resistance exercise effects on human peripheral blood lymphocyte ABCA1 expression and plasma HDL-C level. Regulatory Peptides, 166(1–3), 42–47. Citations: 81

  2. Nezamdoost, Z., Saghebjoo, M., Hoshyar, R., Hedayati, M., & Keska, A. (2020). High-intensity training and saffron: Effects on breast cancer-related gene expression. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 52(7), 1470–1476. Citations: 73

  3. Ghanbari-Niaki, A., Saghebjoo, M., Soltani, R., & Kirwan, J. P. (2010). Plasma visfatin is increased after high-intensity exercise. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 57(1), 3–8. Citations: 71

  4. Saedmocheshi, S., Saghebjoo, M., Vahabzadeh, Z., & Sheikholeslami-Vatani, D. (2019). Aerobic training and green tea extract protect against N-methyl-N-nitrosourea-induced prostate cancer. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 51(11), 2210–2216. Citations: 67

  5. Ghanbari-Niaki, A., Saghebjoo, M., Rahbarizadeh, F., Hedayati, M., & Rajabi, H. (2008). A single circuit-resistance exercise has no effect on plasma obestatin levels in female college students. Peptides, 29(3), 487–490. Citations: 51

ChangLong Wen | Molecular Biology | Best Scholar Award

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Prof. Dr. ChangLong Wen | Molecular Biology | Best Scholar Award 

Director | Beijing Agriculture And Forestry Academy Of Sciences | China 

Dr. Changlong Wen is a distinguished Professor and Director at the Beijing Vegetable Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS), specializing in vegetable molecular breeding, genomics, and biotechnology. His research has significantly advanced the molecular breeding and improvement of key horticultural crops such as cucumber, watermelon, hot pepper, and zucchini, focusing on traits like yield, disease resistance, and stress tolerance. Dr. Wen’s scientific excellence is reflected in his 2,249 citations, 66 peer-reviewed publications, and an h-index of 29, underscoring his influential contributions to plant science and agricultural biotechnology. He has published in prestigious journals including Nature Communications, Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology Journal, and Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. His work on molecular regulation of plant growth and genome-wide gene mining has provided critical insights into crop improvement strategies at both national and international levels. A recipient of numerous national and provincial science awards, Dr. Wen has been honored with distinctions such as the ShenNong Scholar Young Talent (2024), Beijing Scholar Young Talent (2024), and National Talent Program Young Talent (2021). His leadership has contributed to several major Science and Technology Progress Awards, reflecting innovation in genomic breeding technologies and the successful development of high-quality crop varieties. Through his extensive collaborations and translational research, Dr. Wen continues to drive advancements in sustainable agriculture and food security, bridging fundamental plant genomics with applied breeding technologies to benefit both scientific communities and society at large.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID |ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Zhang, X., … Wen, C. L.* (2025). The natural Msc-4 allele confers genic male sterility via conserved and divergent gene regulatory mechanisms in pepper. Plant Physiology.

  2. Xia, C. X., … Wen, C. L.* (2025). The silicon efflux transporter BEC1 is essential for bloom formation and stress tolerance in cucumber. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology.

  3. Li, Y., … Wen, C. L.* (2025). CAD1 enhances antioxidant activity to facilitate cold storage by regulating flavonoid synthesis in cucumber. Agriculture Communications. (5 citations)

  4. Liu, H., … Wen, C. L.* (2025). Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) promotes gene fine localization of the green stripe (GS) in pericarp. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

  5. Zhou, P., … Wen, C. L.* (2024). Identification of powdery mildew resistance-related genes in butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata). International Journal of Molecular Sciences. (3 citations)

Saika Farook | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Saika Farook | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Ibrahim Medical College | Bangladesh

Dr. Saika Farook is a distinguished Bangladeshi microbiologist and academic, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, and as Adjunct Faculty at BRAC University. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Microbiology from BIRDEM Academy, affiliated with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in 2020, following her MBBS from Noakhali Medical College under Chittagong University in 2014. Her foundational education includes H.S.C. from Rajuk Uttara Model College. Professionally, Dr. Farook has accumulated extensive clinical and research experience, having served as a Junior Consultant and Virologist at DMFR Molecular Lab & Diagnostics, an MD resident at BIRDEM Academy, and an intern doctor at Jananeta Nurul Haque Adhunik Hospital. Her research focuses on molecular microbiology, infectious diseases, and the epidemiology of Burkholderia pseudomallei, with ongoing projects on detection, molecular epidemiology, and clinical characterization of melioidosis in Bangladesh. Dr. Farook has led and participated in numerous workshops, including bacterial genomics, antimicrobial resistance, bioinformatics, molecular techniques, and infection prevention and control, and she has organized the 3rd South Asian Melioidosis Congress-2023. Her scholarly contributions include 18 publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and clinical case reports, with presentations at national and international conferences. She is a life member of the Bangladesh Society of Medical Microbiologists and a contributing member of the Global Outreach of the American Society for Microbiology. Dr. Farook’s work has significantly advanced microbiology research and public health awareness in Bangladesh, bridging clinical findings to laboratory investigations and global collaboration. Her academic excellence is further reflected in her research impact, with 6 citations across 4 documents and an h-index of 2.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

 

Featured Publications

Moutusy, S. I., Farook, S., Mazumder, S., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2024, Jan). Modified MacConkey agar: A simple selective medium for isolation of Burkholderia pseudomallei from soil. [Full text]. IMC Journal of Medical Science.

Jilani, M. S. A., Farook, S., Bhattacharjee, A., & Tuanyok, A. (2023, Dec). Phylogeographic characterization of Burkholderia pseudomallei isolated from Bangladesh. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011823

Farook, S., Jilani, M. S. A., Islam, M. K., Rawal, S. K., & Mendiratta, N. (2023, Aug). IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis: A case report of a challenging disease. Clinical Case Reports, 11(9), e7865.

Farook, S., Hoque, F., Anwar, S., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2022, Dec). Melioidosis: Bridging the gap from bedside to bench in Bangladesh. Z H Sikder Women’s Medical College Journal, 5(1), 53–57.

Muhib, F., Farook, S., Hossain, M. B., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2025, Sep). Septicemic melioidosis in a young adult with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia major. Current Research in Microbial Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2025.100464