Essa M. Saied | Herbal Medicine | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Essa M. Saied | Herbal Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. at Humboldt University of Berlin | Germany

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Essa M. Saied is an internationally recognized scholar in organic, bioorganic, and medicinal chemistry whose research has significantly advanced drug discovery, lipid metabolism, and small-molecule therapeutics. He earned his Ph.D. from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and has since established a strong scientific presence as a Senior Researcher in Germany and an Associate Professor in Egypt. Dr. Saied’s work has produced high-impact publications in Angewandte Chemie, Nature, Nature Communications, and PNAS, contributing to breakthroughs in ceramidase inhibitors, lipid biochemistry, and cancer-related pathways. He has secured national and international funding, led interdisciplinary projects, and developed innovative biochemical and in silico tools for therapeutic discovery. With over 370 peer reviews, multiple editorial roles, and prestigious awards—including the State Encouragement Award in Chemistry (2023) and the Antonio Delgado Award—Dr. Saied exemplifies exceptional scientific leadership, innovation, and global impact, making him highly deserving of top research honors.

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Featured Publications : 

Vasiliauskaité-Brooks, I., Sounier, R., Rochaix, P., Bellot, G., Fortier, M., Hoh, F., … & Lebeau, P. (2017). Structural insights into adiponectin receptors suggest ceramidase activity. Nature, 544(7648), 120–123.

Helmy, Y. A., Taha-Abdelaziz, K., Hawwas, H. A. E. H., Ghosh, S., AlKafaas, S. S., … & Barakat, A. M. (2023). Antimicrobial resistance and recent alternatives to antibiotics for the control of bacterial pathogens with an emphasis on foodborne pathogens. Antibiotics, 12(2), 274.

Khalifa, S. A. M., Shedid, E. S., Saied, E. M., Jassbi, A. R., Jamebozorgi, F. H., … & El-Seedi, H. R. (2021). Cyanobacteria—From the oceans to the potential biotechnological and biomedical applications. Marine Drugs, 19(5), 241.

Saied, E., Eid, A. M., Hassan, S. E. D., Salem, S. S., Radwan, A. A., Halawa, M., … & Fouda, A. (2021). The catalytic activity of biosynthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO-NPs) for inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microbes, tanning effluent treatment, and chromium ion removal. Catalysts, 11(7), 821.

Gaber, A., Refat, M. S., Belal, A. A. M., El-Deen, I. M., Hassan, N., Zakaria, R., … & Khalil, M. M. H. (2021). New mononuclear and binuclear Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) thiosemicarbazone complexes with potential biological activity: Antimicrobial and molecular docking study. Molecules, 26(8), 2288.

Olasunkanmi Awote | Herbal Medicine | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Olasunkanmi Awote | Herbal Medicine | Young Scientist Award

Lecturer II at Lagos State University | Nigeria

Dr. Olasunkanmi Awote (PhD) is a distinguished Nigerian biochemist whose academic and research trajectory reflects a sustained commitment to drug discovery, drug delivery, metabolic disorders, and bioinformatics-driven phytotherapeutics, emerging from a strong foundation in biochemistry training at Lagos State University and the University of Lagos and advancing into specialized scientific investigations focused on identifying antidiabetic and anti-aging biomolecules from medicinal plants and functional foods through extensive laboratory exploration that encompasses plant collection and authentication, extraction of secondary metabolites, phytochemical profiling, enzyme kinetics studies on carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes, and mechanistic evaluations of bioactive compounds in both Wistar rat and Drosophila melanogaster models; he has also engaged in high-impact nanomedicine innovations through green synthesis of silver nanoparticles demonstrating antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiglycation, and antidiabetic activities, while expanding his scientific reach into biochemical toxicology, endocrine modulatory studies, and computational drug design using molecular docking, ADME/Tox predictions, and virtual screening tools to identify novel lead compounds against diabetes-associated protein targets; his scholarly output includes peer-reviewed articles on phytocompounds, GC-MS characterization, nanoparticle-mediated therapeutics, antioxidant modulation, and molecular docking insights, complemented by presentations at national scientific conferences, Drosophila research training programs, international workshops, and bioinformatics internships; in addition to research excellence, he contributes significantly to academic leadership through roles in editorial support, conference logistics, ICT service facilitation, and student academic coordination, while volunteering in public health laboratories to support diagnostic services; his recognitions include multiple innovation-focused grants, research awards, and competitive distinctions that underscore his growing influence in biochemistry, phytomedicine, and computational life sciences, establishing him as a rising multidisciplinary researcher dedicated to advancing biochemical knowledge, translational plant therapeutics, and modern approaches to metabolic disease intervention.

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Featured Publications : 

Awote, O. K., Adeyemo, A. G., Quadri, M. A., Elum, N. O., & Kayode, B. D. (in press). Molecular docking, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant system augmentation of Jatropha curcas aqueous leaf extract on arsenic-induced oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster. Current Enzyme Inhibition.

Awote, O. K., Ogunsola, S. D., Isiosio, U. E., & Isiosio, I. (2025). Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic potentials of Ananas comosus (Linn.) Merr. fruit peel: An in silico modelling and in vivo analysis. Current Functional Foods.

Oladimeji, O. S., Awote, O. K., & Elum, N. O. (2025). Pro-fertility and antioxidant potentials of Vigna unguiculata (cowpea) protein isolate and essential oil: An in vivo and in silico studies. Protein & Peptide Letters.

Awote, O. K., Ojekale, A. B., & Kazeem, M. I. (2024). Antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiglycation and anti-inflammatory potentials of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles using fresh leaf and stem aqueous extracts of Telfairia occidentalis: An in-vitro approach. Letters in Applied NanoBioScience.

Awote, O. K., Amisu, K. O., Anagun, O. S., Dohou, F. P., Olokunola, E. R., & Elum, N. O. (2024). In vitro and molecular docking evaluation of the antibacterial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects of silver nanoparticles from Cymbopogon citratus leaf. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 8(9), 8400–8411.

Jian Liang | Ethnomedicine | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jian Liang | Ethnomedicine | Best Researcher Award

Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine | China

Prof. Fan Yang is a distinguished researcher recognized for his influential contributions across interdisciplinary scientific fields, with 2,301 citations from 1,944 documents, 67 publications, and an impressive h-index of 28, reflecting his strong global research impact. He holds advanced degrees in biomedical engineering and life sciences, where his academic foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and nanotechnology-driven drug delivery systems. Professionally, he has held key academic and research positions in leading universities and institutes, where he has led projects focusing on developing biofunctional scaffolds and stem cell-based therapies for tissue repair and disease treatment. His research interests center on integrating material science with cellular biology to design innovative therapeutic strategies for regenerative health. Prof. Yang possesses exceptional research skills in molecular biology techniques, cell culture engineering, polymer synthesis, and translational biomedical applications. Over the years, he has received multiple national and international honors recognizing his pioneering work in biomedical innovation and translational science. In conclusion, Prof. Fan Yang’s scholarly achievements, impactful research metrics, and dedication to advancing biomedical technologies position him as a prominent global figure in the fields of regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering.

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Featured Publications

Liang, J., et al. (2025). Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide inhibits M1 macrophage polarization via activating SENP1-SIRT3 signaling and alleviates ulcerative colitis. Food Research International.Liang, J., et al. (2025). Rapid and simple sensing of acetylcholinesterase and inhibition activity by utilizing a portable Raman spectrometer. Talanta.

Liang, J., et al. (2025). Extended insights into advancing multi-omics and prognostic methods for cancer prognosis forecasting. Frontiers in Bioscience Landmark.

Liang, J., et al. (2025). DDTC-Cu(I) Nano-MOF induces ferroptosis by targeting SLC7A11/GPX4 signal in colorectal cancer. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering.

Liang, J., et al. (2025). Uncovering the mechanism of Buyang Huanwu Decoction in regulating mitochondrial dysfunction to alleviate atherosclerosis: BTK, PREPL, and P2RX7 proteins play key roles. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

Liang, J., et al. (2025). Jatrorrhizine exhibits an antitumor effect against gefitinib-resistant non-small cell lung cancer via inhibiting PI3K/mTOR phosphorylation. Chemistry and Biodiversity.