Belén Requena | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Belén Requena | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

San Pablo CEU University | Spain

Belén Paula Fernández Requena is a biotechnologist and academic researcher specializing in metabolomics, bioanalysis, lipid metabolism, and advanced imaging technologies. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, a Master’s degree in Genetics and Cellular Biology, and a PhD in Health Sciences and Technology from CEU San Pablo University, where she is currently a full-time Profesor Contratado. Her doctoral work was conducted within the Excellence Research Group in Metabolomics and Bioanalysis (CEMBIO), focusing on molecular and metabolic mechanisms relevant to human health. Her international research experience spans leading European institutions, including Julius-Maximilians Universität Würzburg, IMDEA Food Institute, and Maastricht University, where she trained in single-cell imaging under the supervision of Prof. Ron Heeren. Her research interests include lipidomics, epigenetic regulation of metabolism, extracellular vesicles, plant and insect signaling mechanisms, and host–pathogen interactions, particularly lipid alterations associated with Leishmania infection and therapeutic response. Her work has contributed to interdisciplinary advances across biotechnology, molecular biology, and translational health research. Through sustained international collaboration and methodological innovation, she continues to advance metabolomics-driven approaches with long-term impact in biomedical and biotechnological sciences.


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Plasma miRNA–Metabolite Dysregulation in People with HIV with Cirrhosis Despite Successful HCV Cure
Ana Virseda-Berdices, Raquel Behar-Lagares, Juan Berenguer, Juan González-García, Belén Fernández Requena et al.,
Pharmaceuticals, 2026. (Journal Article)

Addressing the Untargeted Lipidomics Challenge in Urine Samples: Comparative Study of Extraction Methods by UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS
Belén Fernández Requena, Carolina González-Riaño, Coral Barbas,
Analytica Chimica Acta, 2024. (WOS)

Comprehensive Lipidomic Analysis Reveals Further Insights into the Molecular Mechanism of Podocyte Lipotoxicity in Alport Syndrome
Amir Shabaka, Belén Fernández Requena, Carolina González-Riaño et al.,
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 2024. (WOS)

LiLA: Lipid Lung-Based ATLAS Built Through a Comprehensive Workflow Designed for Accurate Lipid Annotation
Belén Fernández Requena, Sajid Nadeem, Vineel P. Reddy et al.,
Communications Biology, 2024. (Nature Portfolio)

Bilal Khan | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Bilal Khan | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Department of Computer Science, University of Engineering and Technology, Mardan | Pakistan

Dr. Bilal Khan is a research‑driven academic with a Ph.D. in Computer Software Engineering and more than 15 years of university‑level teaching and research experience across leading higher‑education institutions in Pakistan, including University of Engineering & Technology, Mardan; City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar; Northern University, Nowshera; University of Swabi; and National Institute of Technology, Akora Khattak. His scholarly work focuses on Machine Learning, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare & Bioinformatics Analytics, and Software Engineering, where he has authored a substantial portfolio of international journal publications indexed in venues such as IEEE Access and Journal of Healthcare Engineering. Dr. Khan has played key roles in curriculum development, postgraduate supervision, and academic coordination, and serves as a reviewer for high‑impact journals including IEEE Access, ACM Transactions on Healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence. His interdisciplinary work bridges theory and practice, and he remains actively engaged in collaborative research, external grant pursuits, and innovative solutions addressing real‑world challenges.

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An empirical evaluation of machine learning techniques for chronic kidney disease prophecy
Khan, B., Naseem, R., Muhammad, F., Abbas, G., Kim, S., 2020.

Software defect prediction for healthcare big data: an empirical evaluation of machine learning techniques
Khan, B., Naseem, R., Shah, M.A., Wakil, K., Khan, A., Uddin, M.I., Mahmoud, M., Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2021.

An Overview of ETL Techniques, Tools, Processes and Evaluations in Data Warehousing
Khan, B., Jan, S., Khan, W., Chughtai, M.I., Journal on Big Data, 6, 2024.

Performance assessment of classification algorithms on early detection of liver syndrome
Naseem, R., Khan, B., Shah, M.A., et al., Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2020.

Exploring the landscape of automatic text summarization: a comprehensive survey
Khan, B., Shah, Z.A., Usman, M., Khan, I., Niazi, B., IEEE Access, 11,  2023.

Marta Filipa Simões | Astrobiology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Marta Filipa Simões | Astrobiology | Research Excellence Award

Macau University of Science and Technology | Macau

Marta Filipa Simões is an internationally recognized researcher in microbiology, mycology, astrobiology, and planetary protection, with strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning environmental microbiology, filamentous fungi, astromycology, and microgravity research. She has authored 29+ peer-reviewed scientific documents, accumulating 1,338 total citations (884 since 2021), with an h-index of 20 and an i10-index of 29, reflecting sustained global research impact. Her academic training and professional experience are rooted in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and environmental biotechnology, with appointments and collaborations across leading international institutions and space-science programs. Her research focuses on extremophiles, fungal biodiversity, microbial survival in space and extreme environments, biogenic metal nanoparticles, antimicrobial resistance, and microbial applications in sustainability and planetary habitability models. She has contributed to highly cited works in journals such as Gene, AMB Express, Astrobiology, Life, and Environmental Chemistry Letters, and has played a significant role in advancing microbial astrobiology and planetary protection frameworks. Her scholarly excellence is supported by international collaborations, funded research initiatives, and contributions to quality management systems in microbial collections. Overall, her work bridges Earth and space microbiology, delivering high-impact science with relevance to health, sustainability, and space exploration.

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Ghasem Ahangari | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Ghasem Ahangari | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research

National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | Iran

Professor Ghasem Ahangari is a senior academic and research leader in medical biotechnology, molecular immunology, and neuroimmunogenetics, with more than three decades of sustained contributions to translational biomedical science.  He holds academic training in medical technology, hematology, and molecular clinical immunology, with advanced research experience in internationally recognized institutions, including the Karolinska Institute. His professional career includes long-term faculty appointments, departmental leadership, institute directorships, and coordination of national and international scientific programs. His research interests center on complex disorders such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, neuroimmune and psychosomatic conditions, inflammation, neurotransmitter receptor signaling, and molecular diagnostics, with increasing integration of artificial intelligence in medical research. Professor Ahangari has authored numerous high-impact journal articles, books, and patents, supervised graduate researchers, and organized major scientific workshops and symposia. He is a recipient of multiple academic and research awards from national and international scientific bodies. Overall, his career reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic leadership, and advancing precision medicine through molecular and systems-level approaches.

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Milad Shirvaliloo | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Milad Shirvaliloo | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

Iran University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Milad Shirvaliloo holds an MD and an MBA in Health Sciences and is an aspiring physician-researcher with over six years of investigative experience in epigenetics, cancer biology and pulmonary medicine. He has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter, and serves on the Editorial Board of Epigenomics and as reviewer for 60+ Web of Science-indexed journals. His academic journey includes medical education at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and postgraduate research at Iran University of Medical Sciences  focusing on nanoparticle-based therapeutic interventions and histone acetylation in cancer. His work spans diagnostics (e.g., nano-biosensor assays for SARS-CoV-2), lung epithelium development (epigenetic cues in human lung organoids) and cancer nano-theranostics (targeted magnetochemotherapy and histone modification mapping). According to h-index is 16 and he has amassed over 819 citations to date. His main research interests include histone modifications, chromatin accessibility, nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery and epigenetic biomarkers in respiratory and oncologic diseases. He brings strong skills in scientific communication, evidence synthesis, statistical & bioinformatics analysis and R programming. In conclusion, Milad’s interdisciplinary expertise positions him at the interface of molecular epigenetics and translational nanomedicine with the aim to advance precision diagnostics and therapies.

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Heris, R. M., Shirvaliloo, M., Abbaspour-Aghdam, S., Hazrati, A., Shariati, A., & Youshanlouei, H. R., et al. (2022). The potential use of mesenchymal stem cells and their exosomes in Parkinson’s disease treatment. Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 13(1), 371.

Sheervalilou, R., Shirvaliloo, M., Dadashzadeh, N., Shirvalilou, S., Shahraki, O., & Pilehvar-Soltanahmadi, Y., et al. (2020). COVID‐19 under spotlight: A close look at the origin, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of the 2019‐nCoV disease. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 235(12), 8873–8924.

Aghbash, P. S., Eslami, N., Shirvaliloo, M., & Baghi, H. B. (2021). Viral coinfections in COVID‐19. Journal of Medical Virology, 93(9), 5310–5322.

Shirvalilou, S., Khoei, S., Esfahani, A. J., Kamali, M., Shirvaliloo, M., & Sheervalilou, R., et al. (2021). Magnetic hyperthermia as an adjuvant cancer therapy in combination with radiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone for recurrent/progressive glioblastoma: A systematic review. Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 152(3), 419–428.

Razlansari, M., Jafarinejad, S., Rahdar, A., Shirvaliloo, M., Arshad, R., & Fathi-Karkan, S., et al. (2023). Development and classification of RNA aptamers for therapeutic purposes: An updated review with emphasis on cancer. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 478(7), 1573–1598.

Olga Tarasova | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Olga Tarasova | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (RAMS) | Russia

Dr Olga A. Tarasova is a bioinformatician and computational chemist whose research bridges cheminformatics, machine-learning and virus–host interaction modelling. She gained her M.S. in Medical Cybernetics and PhD in Bioinformatics from the Institute of Biomedical Chemistry (Moscow, Russia). Since then, she has progressed through roles from junior researcher to senior researcher now leading advanced computational modelling studies of antiviral compounds and virus–host interplay (e.g., at the Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and recently heading the Laboratory of Big Data Analysis in Digital Pharmacology at IBMC). Her research interests include (Q)SAR/QSPR modelling, fragment-based drug design, molecular docking, text/data mining and machine-learning for prediction of metabolic, toxicity and viral-resistance profiles. Among her honours: the First-Degree Prize for Best Investigation at the Young Scientists Forum of the Russian Academy of Sciences for her work on HIV–host interactions. Dr Tarasova combines rigorous methodological development with applied antiviral and host-interaction modelling, making her a strong contributor to computational drug-discovery and virology informatics.

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Pozdniakova, N., Generalov, E., Shevelev, A., & Tarasova, O. (2025). RNA therapeutics: Delivery problems and solutions A review. Pharmaceutics, 17(10), 1305.

Ivanov, S. M., Sukhachev, V. S., Tarasova, O. A., Lagunin, A. A., & Poroikov, V. V. (2025). Analysis of genomic and transcriptomic data revealed key genes and processes in the development of major depressive disorder. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(19), 9557.

Shevelev, A., Pozdniakova, N., Generalov, E., & Tarasova, O. (2025). siRNA therapeutics for the treatment of hereditary diseases and other conditions: A review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(17), 8651.

Tarasova, O., Petrou, A., Ivanov, S. M., Geronikaki, A., & Poroikov, V. (2024). Viral factors in modulation of host immune response: A route to novel antiviral agents and new therapeutic approaches. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(17), 9408.

Stolbova, E. A., Stolbov, L. A., Filimonov, D. A., Poroikov, V. V., & Tarasova, O. A. (2024). Quantitative prediction of human immunodeficiency virus drug resistance. Viruses, 16(7), 1132.

Neus Baena | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Neus Baena | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

Consorci Corporacio Parc Tauli | Spain

Prof. Dr Neus Baena with a strong academic foundation in genetics, anthropology, and biomedical sciences, this scholar has made remarkable contributions to the fields of human genetics, embryology, and molecular diagnostics. With a portfolio of 44 documents, 1048 citations, and an h-index of 17, their research emphasizes the genetic and neurobiological mechanisms underlying human development and disease. Educated and trained at leading Catalonian institutions such as the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, and the Institut Universitari Dexeus, they have completed advanced coursework in biochemistry of reproduction, prenatal diagnosis, neurobiology, genetic engineering, and clinical cytogenetics. Their professional experience spans genetics, anthropology, and clinical biology, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach bridging molecular science and human evolution. Research interests include cytogenetics, genetic pathology, embryological development, and neurogenetics, with a focus on disease mechanisms and evolutionary implications. The researcher has actively participated in specialized programs led by prominent professors like Dr. J.M. Dexeus, Dr. L. Vilageliu, and Dr. R. Miró. Recognized for academic excellence and continuous professional development, they have contributed to expanding the understanding of human biology through rigorous study and laboratory innovation, embodying a commitment to advancing biomedical and anthropological sciences.

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Blanco, J., Gabau, E., Gómez, D., Baena, N., Guitart, M., Egozcue, J., & Vidal, F. (1998). Chromosome 21 disomy in the spermatozoa of the fathers of children with trisomy 21, in a population with a high prevalence of Down syndrome: Increased incidence in cases of paternal origin. American Journal of Human Genetics, 63(4), 1067–1072.

Gómez, D., Solsona, E., Guitart, M., Baena, N., Gabau, E., Egozcue, J., & Caballín, M. R. (2000). Origin of trisomy 21 in Down syndrome cases from a Spanish population registry. Annales de Génétique, 43(1), 23–28.

De Vigan, C., Baena, N., Cariati, E., Clementi, M., & Stoll, C.; EUROSCAN Working Group. (2001). Contribution of ultrasonographic examination to the prenatal detection of chromosomal abnormalities in 19 centres across Europe. Annales de Génétique, 44(4), 209–217.

Baena, N., Guitart, M., Ferreres, J. C., Gabau, E., Corona, M., Mellado, F., Egozcue, J., & Caballín, M. R. (2001). Fetal and placenta chromosome constitution in 237 pregnancy losses. Annales de Génétique, 44(2), 83–88.

Baena, N., De Vigan, C., Cariati, E., Clementi, M., Stoll, C., Caballín, M. R., & Guitart, M.; EUROSCAN Working Group. (2003). Prenatal detection of rare chromosomal autosomal abnormalities in Europe. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 118A(4), 319–327.

Mahdi Sadeghi Pour Marvi | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mahdi Sadeghi Pour Marvi | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Tehran Province | Iran

Dr. Mahdi Sadeghi Pour Marvi is a molecular and soil microbiologist whose research spans microbial ecology, soil biology, genomics and ecosystem biodiversity. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Biology & Biotechnology from the University of Tehran, following an M.Sc. in Soil Science from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. Over more than a decade of academic work, he has investigated the biodiversity and functional capabilities (e.g. sulfur oxidation) of native chemolithotrophic microorganisms in agricultural and mining soils, published on the diversity of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in copper mine ecosystems, and studied plant-microbe interactions under stress conditions. His methodological skills include molecular techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, DGGE), bioinformatics (phylogenetics, sequence alignment), and statistical & GIS modeling (SAS, SPSS, PAST, ArcGIS).  He has 9- citations, h-index-1, to date, with ongoing research contributions in microbial and soil ecology.  In summary, Dr. Sadeghi’s expertise bridges microbiology, soil ecology and bioinformatics, making him a valuable contributor to environmental and ecosystem research.

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Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2017). Isolation and identification of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in agricultural soil and evaluating sulfur oxidation yield. Biological Journal of Microorganism, 21(1), 113–125. University of Isfahan, Iran. ISSN: 2322-5173.

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2017). Operational evaluation of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria yield isolated from copper mine soil and their molecular identification based on 16S rRNA sequence. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Research (Iranian Journal of Biology). University of Tehran.

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2016). The diversity of sulfur-oxidizing bacterial populations at an Iranian copper mine and the surrounding agricultural soils. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 14(3), 509–533.* ALÖKI Kft., Budapest, Hungary.

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2012). Effect of inoculation with VA mycorrhiza and Azotobacter on grain yield, LAI and protein of wheat under drought stress conditions. International Journal of Agriscience, 2(6), 466–476.* ISSN 2228-6322.

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2011). Thermoplastic biopolymer production (PHB, Poly 3-Hydroxybutyric acid) using secondary carbon source bioreactor based on nitrogen fixation biotechnology. Bioresearch Bulletin, 5, 284–298.

Shaoyu Yang | Genetics and Genomics | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr.Shaoyu Yang | Genetics and Genomics | Best Academic Researcher Award

Guangxi Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Disaster Processes and Ecological Protection Technology, Beibu Gulf University | China

-Dr. Shaoyu Yang is an Assistant Research Fellow whose work spans population genetics, evolutionary genomics, and bioinformatics with strong applications in both terrestrial (silkworm) and marine (oysters, tilapia) systems, and in cancer‐related data mining. He earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and his M.S. in Genetics from Southwest University, after completing his B.S. in Bioengineering. He has held research positions at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (2015-2016) and has been based at Beibu Gulf University since 2017. His research interests include silkworm domestication and molecular evolution, comparative genomics, population genetic structure, transcriptomics, mitochondrial genomics, omics pipelines, and cancer genomics (TCGA, GEO, miRNA). Dr. Yang has contributed to major national and regional projects, with funding from sources such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the 863 Program, and regional science foundations. He has authored/co-authored high-impact papers in fields such as immunology, aquaculture, molecular evolution, and cancer biology; also holds a patent on a DNA vaccine. His awards include “Top Talent (Level 4)” in Qinzhou and recognition for excellence in graduate study.

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“Functional characterization of NOD1 from golden pompano Trachinotus ovatus”

“Regulation of PhoB on biofilm formation and hemolysin gene hlyA and ciaR of Streptococcus agalactiae”

“Molecular characterization of complement regulatory factor CD46 in Trachinotus ovatus and its role in the antimicrobial immune responses and complement regulation”

“Molecular cloning and expression profiles of MnSOD and CAT genes from the turbot Scophthalmus maximus”

“Screening of key genes during early embryonic development of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)”