Agata Rascio | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Agata Rascio | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Research Excellence Award

CREA-CI | Italy

Agata Rascio is a senior plant physiologist with more than four decades of scientific contribution in crop ecophysiology, genetic resources, and plant stress biology, with a primary focus on durum wheat and quinoa. She earned a PhD in Productivity and Sustainability of Mediterranean Agricultural Systems from CREA, Italy, holds a three-year Specialistic Diploma in Nutrition from the University of Pavia (Faculty of Medicine), and graduated with a first-class degree in Biology from the University of Pavia. Her professional career includes long-term service as Senior Research Scientist and Laboratory Director at CREA-CI in Foggia, professorship under the Italian Ministry of Public Education, and consultancy roles in crop physiology. Her research interests span abiotic stress tolerance, yield formation in semi-arid environments, phenotyping methodologies, induced mutagenesis for biodiversity enhancement, gene expression under environmental stress, and metabolomic and nutraceutical characterization of plant genetic resources. SActively engaged in global scientific networks and editorial activities, she has also contributed as an evaluator for major international programs. Her achievements include the Wheat Initiative Recognition Award for innovative phenotyping approaches supporting wheat improvement, underscoring her lasting influence on sustainable agriculture and crop resilience research.

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Enhanced osmotolerance of a wheat mutant selected for potassium accumulation
A. Rascio, M. Russo, L. Mazzucco, C. Platani, G. Nicastro, N. Di Fonzo,
Plant Science, 160(3), 441–448, 2001. (Citations: 113)

The accumulation of solutes and water binding strength in durum wheat
A. Rascio, C. Platani, G. Scalfati, A. Tonti, N. Di Fonzo,
Physiologia Plantarum, 90(4), 715–721, 1994. (Citations: 74)

Leaf morphology and water status changes in Triticum durum under water stress
A. Rascio, M.C. Cedola, M. Toponi, Z. Flagella, G. Wittmer,
Physiologia Plantarum, 78(3), 462–467, 1990. (Citations: 70)

Physiological responses to water stress following a conditioning period in berseem clover
A. Iannucci, A. Rascio, M. Russo, N. Di Fonzo, P. Martiniello,
Plant and Soil, 223(1), 219–229, 2000. (Citations: 64)

Characterisation of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) accessions for saponin content in a Mediterranean environment
G. De Santis, C. Maddaluno, T. D’Ambrosio, A. Rascio, M. Rinaldi, J. Troisi,
Italian Journal of Agronomy, 11(4), 2016. (Citations: 55)

Ahmad Abdi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Abdi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Department of Exercise Physiology, Am.C., Islamic Azad University, Amol | Iran

Dr. Ahmad Abdi is an Associate Professor in Sport Physiology at Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, With a BSc and MSc in Physical Education and Sports Science from Shahid Beheshti University and Central Tehran Branch respectively, and a PhD in Sport Physiology from the Science and Research Branch of Tehran, he brings deep academic grounding. He has taught human anatomy, sports nutrition, physiology and coaching across multiple Azad University campuses, while also serving in leadership roles such as Head of the Faculty of Physical Education. His research interest spans exercise intervention, nutritional supplements, molecular-cellular adaptations to training, and the use of medicinal plant extracts in metabolic disorders and cardiovascular health. He has published books on exercise, diet and atherosclerosis, and on plyometric training to improve athletic performance. His active roles as conference organizer, reviewer and committee chair underscore his commitment to academic service. In conclusion, his combined expertise in applied sport science, molecular physiology and educational leadership positions him as a seasoned contributor to the fields of exercise physiology and metabolic health research.

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Abdi, A., Farzanegi, P., Abaszade, H., & Habibi, M. (2018). Effect of 8 weeks aerobic training with cinnamon extract on retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) and insulin resistance in rats fed with high-fructose. Journal of Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, 5(4), 52–61.

Fani, F., Abbassi Daloii, A., & Abdi, A. (2016). The effect of 8 weeks of endurance training and L-NAME on Apelin in adipose tissue in elderly male rats. Journal of Practical Studies of Biosciences in Sport, 4(8), 77–88.

Siddiqui, A., Abdi, A., & Azarbayjani, A. M. (2019). The effect of aerobic exercise on some indicators of cardiac tissue apoptosis in male rats. Feyz Scientific Research Journal: Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 23(5).

Abdi, A., Mehrabani, J., Nordvall, M., Wong, A., Fallah, A., & Bagheri, R. (2022). Effects of concurrent training on irisin and fibronectin type-III domain containing 5 (FNDC5) expression in visceral adipose tissue in type-2 diabetic rats. Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, 128(3), 651–656.

Azarbayjani, M. A., Fathi, R., Daloii, A. A., Abdi, A., & Fatolahi, H. (n.d.). Acute hematological profile response to one session of aerobic and anaerobic exercise among young male kickboxers. Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Turkiye Fiziksel Tip ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi.

Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute | Egypt

Marwa Hassan is an immunologist with substantive contributions in stem cell biology, molecular immunology, and translational research. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare & Hospital Management (American University in Cairo, 2020). Over her career she has held roles from resident researcher to acting head of department at the Immunology Division of TBRI, and has organized and led numerous specialized training courses (e.g. stem cell culture, molecular immunology, ELISA). Her research interests include non-coding RNAs, stem cell differentiation, immune regulation in liver disease, and biomarker development. She has published in peer-reviewed journals (e.g. on circulating liver cancer stem cells) and contributed to capacity building via workshops and academic leadership. Her awards and recognitions reflect her dual strengths in research and academic service. In sum, Dr. Hassan combines rigorous scientific inquiry with institutional leadership, advancing immunology and regenerative medicine in Egypt and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Ahmed, M. H. M., & Abdel Hamid, H. M. (2022). Circulating liver cancer stem cells: Clinical implications and future perspectives. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 28(1), 39–52

Ahmed, M. H. M., El Refai, S., & El-Shenawy, R. (2021). MicroRNA-based biomarkers in hepatitis C virus-induced hepatocellular carcinoma. Egyptian Journal of Immunology, 28(2), 75–90.

Ahmed, M. H. M., Hussein, M., & El Sayed, A. (2020). Impact of mesenchymal stem cell passaging on proliferation and differentiation potential. Theodor Bilharz Medical Journal, 18(4), 201–210.

Ahmed, M. H. M., Ibrahim, N., & Khalifa, M. (2019). Role of regulatory T-cells in autoimmune liver diseases: An immunopathological study. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, 9(3), 355–362.

Ahmed, M. H. M., & El Demerdash, R. (2017). Gene expression profiling of umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells under oxidative stress. Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 8(1), 112.