Shenglin Wang | Biomedical and Healthcare Applications | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Shenglin Wang | Biomedical and Healthcare Applications | Young Scientist Award

Clinician-Scientist | Fujian Medical University | China

Dr. Shenglin Wang is a biomedical researcher whose work focuses on tumor biology, cancer metastasis, and molecular mechanisms underlying osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and lung cancer bone lesions. He completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship at Fujian Medical University where he advanced single-cell sequencing, tumor microenvironment profiling, and molecular pathology research. In 2025, he joined The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University as a Physician, continuing to integrate clinical oncology with translational cancer research.Over the last five years, Dr. Wang has secured three competitive research grants as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator. His ongoing NSFC project  investigates SOX18-mediated endothelial senescence and HBEGF secretion in non-small cell lung cancer bone metastasis, aiming to define novel therapeutic targets within the senescent vascular niche. He also leads a provincial project exploring HMGA2-regulated ferroptosis resistance in chondrosarcoma, contributing to the understanding of tumor progression and cell death mechanisms. His completed NSFC project, focused on aptamer-based electrochemical sensing for rapid detection of circulating tumor cells, reflects his multidisciplinary approach combining bioengineering with oncology.Dr. Wang has authored 33 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating 651 citations, with an h-index of 11, demonstrating sustained research productivity and academic impact. His representative articles include studies in Cell Proliferation, Frontiers in Immunology, and Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica, covering topics such as single-cell transcriptomics of metastatic bone microenvironments, immune regulatory networks in thyroid carcinoma, and STAT3/EGFR signaling in osteosarcoma drug resistance. His collaborative work spans more than 60 co-authors, highlighting strong interdisciplinary engagement.Collectively, Dr. Wang’s research advances understanding of tumor microenvironment remodeling, therapeutic resistance, and metastasis-associated cell senescence. His contributions support the development of precision oncology strategies and have broad implications for improving diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic outcomes in bone-related malignancies.

Profiles:  Scopus | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

1. Author(s). (2025). The integrin α2–osteoclast axis: A key driver of bone destruction and therapeutic target in osteosarcoma. Journal of Translational Medicine.

2. Author(s). (2021). Corrigendum: Stattic sensitizes osteosarcoma cells to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors via blocking the interleukin 6-induced STAT3 pathway. Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica, 53(12), 1670–1680.

3. Author(s). (2025). Single-cell transcriptomic analysis of the senescent microenvironment in bone metastasis. Cell Proliferation, 58(1), e13743. Cited By : 5

The nominee’s work advances precision oncology by uncovering key molecular and microenvironmental mechanisms that drive tumor progression, therapeutic resistance, and bone metastasis, enabling the development of more effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. By integrating single-cell analytics, molecular signaling research, and translational innovation, the nominee contributes to improved cancer outcomes and supports global efforts toward personalized, mechanism-driven cancer care.

Alina Diana Zamfir | Biomedical and Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Alina Diana Zamfir | Biomedical and Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Professor |  National Institute for R&D in Electrochemistry | Romania

Prof. Dr. Alina D. Zamfir is a leading Romanian scientist recognized internationally for her pioneering research in mass spectrometry, glycomics, proteomics, and structural biology. She currently holds dual appointments as Senior Scientific Researcher at the National Institute for Research and Development in Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter Research, Timisoara, and as Professor at Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Romania. she has also served as a PhD Supervisor at the Faculty of Physics, West University of Timisoara, mentoring numerous young scientists in advanced analytical methodologies.Prof. Zamfir’s research has made seminal contributions to the development of advanced mass spectrometry platforms, particularly in the integration of microfluidics, ion mobility, and nanoelectrospray systems for glycoproteomics and glycolipidomics. She has been the Principal Investigator of 17 national and international projects, funded by the Romanian UEFISCDI and the European Union, focusing on the structural and functional elucidation of complex biological molecules, including gangliosides and proteoglycans. Her collaborations extend across prestigious institutions such as the University of Münster, University of Konstanz (Germany), and Clarkson University (USA), contributing significantly to global biomedical research.Author of 198 peer-reviewed publications with over 3,018 citations and an h-index of 37, Prof. Zamfir’s work has appeared in high-impact journals including Analytical Chemistry, Electrophoresis, Glycobiology, and the Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry. She has also served as Guest Editor for Molecules and Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences and as President of the Romanian Society for Mass Spectrometry since 2009, promoting the advancement of analytical sciences in Romania and beyond.Through her academic leadership, editorial contributions, and innovative research, Prof. Zamfir has profoundly influenced modern bioanalytical chemistry, driving forward applications in biomarker discovery, neurodegenerative disease research, and precision medicine. Her work bridges fundamental science and societal impact, advancing both Romania’s scientific excellence and the global progress of molecular biosciences.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

1, Zamfir, A. D. (2007). Recent advances in sheathless interfacing of capillary electrophoresis and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. Journal of Chromatography A, 1159(1–2), 2–13. Cited By : 117

2. Zamfir, A., Vakhrushev, S., Sterling, A., Niebel, H. J., Allen, M., & Peter-Katalinić, J. (2004). Fully automated chip-based mass spectrometry for complex carbohydrate system analysis. Analytical Chemistry, 76(7), 2046–2054.
Cited By : 94

3. Sarbu, M., Robu, A. C., Ghiulai, R. M., Vukelić, Z., Clemmer, D. E., & Zamfir, A. D. (2016). Electrospray ionization ion mobility mass spectrometry of human brain gangliosides. Analytical Chemistry, 88(10), 5166–5178. Cited By : 81

4. Sisu, E., Flangea, C., Serb, A., & Zamfir, A. D. (2011). Modern developments in mass spectrometry of chondroitin and dermatan sulfate glycosaminoglycans. Amino Acids, 41(2), 235–256. Cited By : 68

5. Zamfir, A. D., Bindila, L., Lion, N., Allen, M., Girault, H. H., & Peter-Katalinić, J. (2005). Chip electrospray mass spectrometry for carbohydrate analysis. Electrophoresis, 26(19), 3650–3673.* Cited By : 66

Mr. Álvaro Torres Martos | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Álvaro Torres Martos | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Álvaro Torres Martos at University of Granada, Spain

Profiles

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Education

  • Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
    Open University of Catalonia (UOC), 2021-2022
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry
    University of Granada (UGR), 2016-2020

🔬 Research Experience

  • Pre-doctoral Researcher (2023-2026)
    EXOMAIR Project, University of Granada
    Focus: Precision medicine and the impact of the exposome on metabolic health using AI.
  • Academic Visitor (2024)
    University of Oxford
    Research: Dietary and behavioral phenotypes in relation to non-communicable disease risk, leveraging a multi-omics approach.
  • Bioinformatic Researcher (2022-2023)
    ACTIBATE Project, University of Granada
    Research: Molecular translators of exercise and brown adipose tissue activation.
  • Faculty Member (2023-2026)
    Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, University of Granada

🏆 Achievements and Contributions

Mr. Álvaro is the proud winner of the III Bioinformatics Datathon, organized by the University of Granada. He is also one of the main developers of the Shiny app ObMetrics, a tool designed to calculate a wide range of Metabolic Syndrome outputs tailored to pediatric patients. His involvement in numerous national and international congresses through posters and oral presentations further showcases his active engagement in the research community.

🛠️ Skills and Certifications

Mr. Álvaro has completed several courses to enhance his technical expertise, including R/RStudio/Shiny, Python, and LaTeX. He has also gained specialized knowledge in GWAS analysis, exposome studies, and systematic reviews/meta-analyses. In 2019, he earned a Certificate of Integrated Skills in English (Level B2) from Trinity College London. Most recently, in 2024, he completed micro-courses with Twenix on Data Science and Strategies for Advanced Learning.

 

Publications

Multiomics and eXplainable artificial intelligence for decision support in insulin resistance early diagnosis: A pediatric population-based longitudinal study

  • Authors: Álvaro Torres-Martos, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Mireia Bustos-Aibar, Alberto Ramírez-Mena, María Arteaga, Gloria Bueno, Rosaura Leis, Concepción M Aguilera, Rafael Alcalá, Jesús Alcalá-Fdez
  • Year: 2024

Leveraging Machine Learning and Genetic Risk Scores for the Prediction of Metabolic Syndrome in Children with Obesity

  • Authors: Concepción M Aguilera, Mireia Bustos-Aibar, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Álvaro Torres-Martos, Gloria Bueno, Rosaura Leis, Jesús Alcalá-Fernández
  • Year: 2024

Omics data preprocessing for machine learning: A case study in childhood obesity

  • Authors: Álvaro Torres-Martos, Mireia Bustos-Aibar, Alberto Ramírez-Mena, Sofía Cámara-Sánchez, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Rafael Alcalá, Concepción M Aguilera, Jesús Alcalá-Fdez
  • Year: 2023

Impact of physical activity and exercise on the epigenome in skeletal muscle and effects on systemic metabolism

  • Authors: Julio Plaza-Diaz, David Izquierdo, Álvaro Torres-Martos, Aiman Tariq Baig, Concepción M Aguilera, Francisco Javier Ruiz-Ojeda
  • Year: 2022

Human multi-omics data pre-processing for predictive purposes using machine learning: a case study in childhood obesity

  • Authors: Álvaro Torres-Martos, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Mireia Bustos-Aibar, Sofia Cámara-Sánchez, Rafael Alcalá, Concepción M Aguilera, Jesús Alcalá-Fdez
  • Year: 2022

Mrs. Anna Dziewulska | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Anna Dziewulska | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Anna Dziewulska at Pomeranian Medical University, Poland

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Summary:

Mrs. Anna Dziewulska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry at Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland. With extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings, she is dedicated to advancing dental education and patient care.

Education

Mrs. Dziewulska earned her degree in Dentistry from the Medical University in Lublin, Poland (2002). She completed her doctoral studies at the same institution, defending her dissertation on the presence of selected elements in saliva in patients treated for oral cancer (2009). She later specialized in Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics, obtaining her specialist title in 2022 after completing a specialization course at the University Dental Clinic in Szczecin.

💼 Professional Experience

Since 2009, Mrs. Dziewulska has served as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry and a practicing dentist at the University Dental Clinic in Szczecin. Prior to this, she worked as a dentist in various dental offices in Lublin from 2003 to 2007.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Dziewulska’s research interests focus on conservative dentistry and endodontics, with a particular emphasis on the role of elements in saliva in the context of oral cancer treatment

 

Publications

Oral Health in Patients Hospitalized Because of Ischemic Stroke

  • Authors: Dziewulska, A., Pawlukowska, W., Zawiślak, A., Masztalewicz, M., Grocholewicz, K.
  • Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
  • Year: 2024
  • Authors: Pawlukowska, W., Baumert, B., Meller, A., Nowacki, P., Masztalewicz, M.
  • Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
  • Year: 2022

Effect of nano-hydroxyapatite and ozone on approximal initial caries: a randomized clinical trial

  • Authors: Grocholewicz, K., Matkowska-Cichocka, G., Makowiecki, P., Trybek, G., Janiszewska-Olszowska, J.
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Year: 2020

Salivary mineral composition in patients with oral cancer

  • Authors: Dziewulska, A., Janiszewska-Olszowska, J., Bachanek, T., Grocholewicz, K.
  • Journal: Magnesium Research
  • Year: 2013

Prof. Yaser Elewa | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yaser Elewa | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Hokkaido University, Japan

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🎓 Academic Background & Education

Professor Yaser H. A. Elewa is a distinguished Professor of Histology and Cell Biology (currently on Sabbatical leave) at the Department of Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt. He obtained his Ph.D. in Histology and Cell Biology in April 2011 through a prestigious channel system scholarship between Hokkaido University, Japan, and Zagazig University, Egypt. Prior to that, he completed his Master’s degree in April 2006, focusing on immunological organs in Ostrich, from the same department. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences, graduating with honors in 2001.

💼 Professional Experience

Prof. Elewa has held several academic positions, including his current role as a Professor at Zagazig University since April 2021. He has also been a Tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan, since February 2017. His extensive teaching experience spans various subjects, including Anatomy, Histology, and Cellular Biology, where he has developed and delivered specialized curriculum and laboratory experiments for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students.

🔬 Research Interests & Expertise

With a deep passion for research, Prof. Elewa’s interests lie in areas such as Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, Mediastinal fat-associated lymphoid clusters, and Immunity—both innate and adaptive. His expertise extends to Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, and advanced microscopic techniques, including Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy. His research has contributed significantly to understanding respiratory diseases, intrathoracic immune hemostasis, autoimmunity, kidney diseases, and reproductive disorders.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

Throughout his career, Prof. Elewa has been honored with numerous awards and scholarships, including the prestigious Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) post-doctoral fellowship. He has also been recognized with the Best Research Award by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University.

📚 Workshops & Training

To further enhance his knowledge and skills, Prof. Elewa has participated in various workshops and training programs. These include training on Nanoparticles at the Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, Japan, Real-Time PCR Applications at Hokkaido University, and Advanced Analytical Machines usage, including Flow Cytometry, also at Hokkaido University.

🌍 International Experience

Prof. Elewa’s international exposure includes multiple research visits and collaborations, particularly with institutions in Japan, where he has served as a post-doctoral visiting researcher and trained international students in advanced histopathological techniques.

 

Publications

Expression Patterns of Grainyhead-Like 2 and Ovo-Like 2 in Mouse Mammary Gland Development During Pregnancy, Lactation, and Weaning

  • Authors: Elfeky, M., Matsuoka, S., Yamamoto, I., Okamatu-Ogura, Y., Kimura, K.
  • Journal: Microscopy and Microanalysis
  • Year: 2024

Sleep disorders cause Parkinson’s disease or the reverse is true: Good GABA good night

  • Authors: Al-kuraishy, H.M., Al-Gareeb, A.I., Albuhadily, A.K., Zahran, M.H., Batiha, G.E.-S.
  • Journal: CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics
  • Year: 2024

In vivo investigation of the anti-liver fibrosis impact of Balanites aegyptiaca/chitosan nanoparticles

  • Authors: Zein, N., Yassin, F., Ayoub, H.G., Batiha, G.E.-S., Zahran, M.H.
  • Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
  • Year: 2024

Diosgenin alleviates D-galactose-induced oxidative stress in rats’ brain and liver targeting aging and apoptotic marker genes

  • Authors: El-Far, A.H., Elghaity, M.M., Mohamed, S.A., Al Jaouni, S.K., Alsenosy, A.A.
  • Journal: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
  • Year: 2024

Harnessing Topology and Stereochemistry of Glycidylamine-Derived Lipid Nanoparticles for in Vivo mRNA Delivery to Immune Cells in Spleen and Their Application for Cancer Vaccination

  • Authors: Abd Elwakil, M.M., Suzuki, R., Khalifa, A.M., Satoh, T., Harashima, H.
  • Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
  • Year: 2023

Dr. Yuki Higashimoto | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yuki Higashimoto | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Fujita Health University, Japan

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Education

Dr. Yuki completed his primary education with 6 years in primary school, followed by 3 years in junior high school and 3 years in senior high school. He pursued his university education at Fujita Health University School of Health Sciences from 2003 to 2007. He continued his graduate studies at Fujita Health University Graduate School of Health Sciences, earning his Master’s degree from 2007 to 2009. He later obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (PhD) in September 2018 from the Graduate School of Medicine, Fujita Health University.

Professional Experience

From 2009 to 2017, Dr. Yuki worked as a Medical Technologist in the Department of Clinical Laboratory at Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medical Technology, Fujita Health University, from 2017 to August 2021. Additionally, he continued as a Medical Technologist at Fujita Health University Hospital until 2022.

📚 Teaching and Academic Appointments

Since September 2021, Dr. Yuki has held the position of Senior Assistant Professor of Clinical Microbiology and Clinical Immunology at the Faculty of Medical Technology, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan.

🏆 Honors and Awards

In 2018, Dr. Yuki received the Young Scientist Incentive Award from The Japanese Society of Clinical Virology.

🔬 Professional Memberships

Dr. Yuki is an active member of several professional organizations, including The Japanese Society for Virology, The Japanese Society of Clinical Virology, The Japanese Society of Vaccinology, The Japanese Society for Clinical Microbiology, The Japan Association for Clinical Laboratory Science, and the Japanese Society of Food Science and Risk Analysis.

 Publications

Generation of Recombinant Authentic Live Attenuated Human Rotavirus Vaccine Strain RIX4414 (Rotarix<sup>®</sup>) from Cloned cDNAs Using Reverse Genetics
  • Authors: Saori Fukuda, Masanori Kugita, Kanako Kumamoto, Yuki Akari, Yuki Higashimoto, Shizuko Nagao, Takayuki Murata, Tetsushi Yoshikawa, Koki Taniguchi, Satoshi Komoto
  • Journal: Viruses
  • Year: 2024
Andrographolide, isolated from Andrographis paniculata, induces apoptosis in monocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma cells via augmentation of reactive oxygen species production
  • Authors: Doi H, Matsui T, Dijkstra JM, Ogasawara A, Higashimoto Y, Imamura S, Ohye T, Takematsu H, Katsuda I, Akiyama H
  • Journal: F1000Research
  • Year: 2021
Diagnostic accuracy of LAMP versus PCR over the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection
  • Authors: Inaba M, Higashimoto Y, Toyama Y, Horiguchi T, Hibino M, Iwata M, Imaizumi K, Doi Y
  • Journal: International Journal of Infectious Diseases
  • Year: 2021
Evaluation of varicella vaccine effectiveness during outbreaks in schools or nurseries by cross-sectional study
  • Authors: Kawamura Y, Hattori F, Higashimoto Y, Kozawa K, Yoshikawa T
  • Journal: Vaccine
  • Year: 2021
Dry loop–mediated isothermal amplification assay for detection of SARS-CoV-2 from clinical specimens
  • Authors: Higashimoto Y, Ihira M, Kawamura Y, Inaba M, Shirato K, Suzuki T, Hasegawa H, Kageyama T, Doi Y, Hata T et al.
  • Journal: Preprint
  • Year: 2020