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.

Xilinguli Wushouer | Herbal Medicine | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Xilinguli Wushouer | Herbal Medicine | Excellence in Research Award

Lecturer at Xinjiang Medical University | China

Dr. Xilinguli Wushouer is a lecturer and accomplished researcher at the Basic Medical Institute of Xinjiang Medical University, China, recognized for her innovative contributions to herbal medicine and molecular mechanisms of ulcerative colitis (UC). She earned her Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Molecular Genetics from Ochanomizu University, Japan, and her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from East China Normal University, China. With extensive professional experience in biomedical research and teaching, she focuses on the pharmacological effects of traditional herbal compounds through signaling pathways such as PKC–NF-κB and PKC–HuR. Her research interests lie in the integration of traditional herbal formulations and probiotics to treat inflammatory and gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Wushouer possesses strong research skills in molecular biology, pharmacodynamics, and biochemical analysis, applying them to uncover the molecular basis of disease treatment using natural compounds. She has authored influential papers in leading journals such as Diagnostic Pathology and the European Journal of Medical Research, and serves as a reviewer for the European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences. Her projects have received national recognition, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation and regional science initiatives. Dr. Wushouer’s pioneering work continues to enhance the understanding of herbal pharmacology, contributing significantly to modern medical innovation.

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Featured Publications

Wushouer, X., Kadeer, N., Aximujiang, K., Aihemaiti, A., Yunusi, K., & Li, Z. (2025). L. acidophilus combined with HKL alleviated colon inflammation in rats by inhibiting JAK2–STAT1 and affecting taurine metabolism. Journal of Functional Foods.