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)

Eveline Bezerra | Computational Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Eveline Bezerra | Computational Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid | Brazil

Dr. Eveline Matias Bezerra is a Brazilian physicist and researcher recognized for her interdisciplinary work bridging atomic and molecular physics, quantum biochemistry, and nanotechnology applied to health. Her research integrates advanced computational simulations and molecular modeling to explore the structural, electronic, and optical properties of molecules, biomolecules, and nanostructured materials, contributing to the development of novel therapeutic and technological applications. With a focus on neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and Chagas disease, her studies have provided quantum-level insights into drug-protein interactions and the behavior of bioactive compounds at the nanoscale. She has published 20 scientific papers, which have collectively received 391 citations by 285 documents, and she holds an h-index of 13, demonstrating her growing international impact in computational and theoretical biophysics. Dr. Bezerra’s contributions have been featured in prominent journals, including ACS Chemical Neuroscience and RSC Advances, where her recent works addressed molecular mechanisms in Alzheimer’s therapy and optical properties of donor–acceptor systems. Actively engaged in national and international collaborations, she plays a pivotal role in advancing quantum biochemistry and materials science research in Brazil. Beyond her publications, Dr. Bezerra has made significant contributions to scientific mentoring and academic development, guiding students in physics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences. Her work exemplifies the integration of computational physics and biomedical innovation, contributing to societal health solutions and technological progress through interdisciplinary science.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Da Costa, R. F., Freire, V. N., Bezerra, E. M., Cavada, B. S., Caetano, E. W. S., & others. (2012). Explaining statin inhibition effectiveness of HMG-CoA reductase by quantum biochemistry computations. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 14(4), 1389–1398. [Citations: 98]

  2. Dantas, D. S., Oliveira, J. I. N., Neto, J. X. L., da Costa, R. F., Bezerra, E. M., Freire, V. N., & others. (2015). Quantum molecular modelling of ibuprofen bound to human serum albumin. RSC Advances, 5(61), 49439–49450. [Citations: 52]

  3. Zanatta, G., Nunes, G., Bezerra, E. M., da Costa, R. F., Martins, A., Caetano, E. W. S., & others. (2014). Antipsychotic haloperidol binding to the human dopamine D3 receptor: Beyond docking through QM/MM refinement toward the design of improved schizophrenia medicines. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 5(10), 1041–1054. [Citations: 46]

  4. Tessarolo, L. D., Mello, C. P., Lima, D. B., Magalhães, E. P., Bezerra, E. M., & others. (2018). Nanoencapsulation of benznidazole in calcium carbonate increases its selectivity to Trypanosoma cruzi. Parasitology, 145(9), 1191–1198. [Citations: 34]

  5. Zanatta, G., Barroso-Neto, I. L., Bambini-Junior, V., Dutra, M. F., Bezerra, E. M., & others. (2012). Quantum biochemistry description of the human dopamine D3 receptor in complex with the selective antagonist eticlopride. Journal of Proteomics & Bioinformatics, 5, 155–162. [Citations: 32]