Arif Uddin | Zoology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Arif Uddin | Zoology | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Professor at Moinul Hoque Choudhury Memorial Science College | India

Dr. Arif Uddin is a distinguished researcher and academician in the field of zoology with a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning molecular biology, molecular neurobiology, cancer biology, and mitochondrial DNA research. His scientific contributions reflect a deep interest in understanding nucleotide composition, codon usage dynamics, molecular evolution, and gene regulation across diverse organisms, including humans, animals, plants, viruses, and mitochondrial systems. With an extensive body of work comprising more than seventy research publications and over two thousand citations, he has significantly advanced knowledge in areas such as disease-associated gene characterization, mitochondrial genomics, neurodegenerative disorders, oncology-related molecular signatures, and comparative genomics. Dr. Uddin’s research frequently integrates bioinformatics, molecular genetics, and computational biology to explore codon usage patterns, evolutionary forces, expression levels, and genome-wide compositional features. His contributions have earned him multiple recognitions, fellowships, and invitations to review for reputed scientific journals and international foundations. He has also been acknowledged for publishing widely read and highly downloaded papers in leading journals. Alongside his research, he has taught a broad range of zoology and life science subjects, enriching academic environments through his expertise. Dr. Uddin continues to contribute meaningfully to both scientific research and higher education through dedicated scholarship and active engagement in the global research community.

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Featured Publications

Malakar, S. C. A. K., Choudhury, D., Halder, B., Paul, P., Chakraborty, S., & Uddin, A. (2019). A review on coronary artery disease, its risk factors, and therapeutics. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 1437.

Deb, B., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2018). miRNAs and ovarian cancer: An overview. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(5), 3846–3854.

Chakraborty, S., Yengkhom, S., & Uddin, A. (2020). Analysis of codon usage bias of chloroplast genes in Oryza species: Codon usage of chloroplast genes in Oryza species. Planta, 252(4), 67.

Deb, B., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2020). Codon usage pattern and its influencing factors in different genomes of hepadnaviruses. Archives of Virology, 165(3), 557–570.

Uddin, S. C. A., & Mazumder, T. H. (2018). Understanding molecular biology of codon usage in mitochondrial complex IV genes of electron transport system: Relevance to mitochondrial diseases. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 53.

Bingjie Chen | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Bingjie Chen | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

Student at Henan Agricultural University, China

Bingjie Chen is an emerging scholar in the field of animal genetics and breeding, with a particular focus on avian molecular biology and transcriptomics. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of chicken muscle development, immune cell heterogeneity, and ovarian gene regulation through advanced techniques such as single-cell transcriptomics, RNA sequencing, and gene editing. As first author on multiple peer-reviewed publications, she has demonstrated strong capabilities in research design, data analysis, and scientific communication. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Animal Genetic Breeding and Reproduction at Henan Agricultural University, Bingjie is poised to continue making impactful contributions to animal science.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Animal Genetic Breeding and Reproduction
    Henan Agricultural University, Sep. 2024 – Present

  • M.Sc. in Animal Genetic Breeding and Reproduction
    Henan Agricultural University, Sep. 2020 – Jun. 2023

  • B.Sc. in Animal Science
    Henan Agricultural University, Sep. 2016 – Jun. 2020

Professional Experience 💼

  • Research Assistant, Henan Agricultural University, College of Animal Science and Technology
    Sep. 2023 – Jun. 2024

    • Conducted experimental design and data analysis for poultry molecular genetics projects

    • Supported single-cell transcriptomics research on chicken immune and reproductive systems

Research Interests 🔬

  • Single-cell transcriptomics in poultry

  • Genetic regulation of muscle development

  • Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) and miRNA mechanisms in avian cells

  • Functional genomics of immune and reproductive traits in chickens

  • Structural variation and its association with phenotypic traits in livestock

Research Projects

  • 2024.12 – Present
    “Identification of key genes and molecular mechanisms of chicken ovarian development based on single-cell sequencing”

    • Sample collection, transcriptome analysis, experimental design

  • 2023.10 – 2024.12
    “Heterogeneity of chicken immune cells based on PBMC single-cell transcriptome”

    • Transcriptomic data interpretation and experimental execution

  • 2021.10 – 2022.10
    “lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network regulation of chicken myoblast proliferation and differentiation”

    • Whole transcriptome analysis and developmental modeling

Conclusion🌟

Bingjie Chen is a promising researcher whose academic trajectory and publication record showcase a deep commitment to molecular animal science, particularly in avian genomics. Her work is characterized by the integration of advanced bioinformatics, wet-lab experimentation, and functional genomics to uncover mechanisms underlying economically significant traits in poultry. As she embarks on her Ph.D. journey, she is well-positioned to become a key contributor to the fields of functional poultry genomics, breeding strategies, and precision animal biotechnology.

Publications 📚

  1. 🐔 Chen B, Ji H, Duan X, Hu C, Zhi Y, Qin P, Liu X, Tian W, Tian Y, Kang X, Xu J#, Ren G#, Li Z#
    Single-cell transcriptome profiling of peripheral blood mononuclear cells reveals immune cell heterogeneity in chickens
    Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2025. (First author) 🧬🔬

  2. 🧬 Chen B, Zhang Y, Niu Y, Wang Y, Liu Y, Ji H, Han R, Tian Y, Liu X, Kang X#, Li Z#
    RRM2 promotes the proliferation of chicken myoblasts, inhibits their differentiation and muscle regeneration
    Poultry Science, 2023 Dec 27; 103(3):103407. (First author) 🐔💪

  3. 🔬 Chen B, Wang Y, Hou D, Zhang Y, Zhang B, Niu Y, Ji H, Tian Y, Liu X, Kang X, Cai H#, Li Z#
    Transcriptome-based identification of the muscle tissue-specific expression gene CKM and its regulation of proliferation, apoptosis and differentiation in chicken primary myoblasts
    Animals (Basel), 2023; 13(14):2316. (First author) 💡📈

  4. 🧠 Chen B, Cai H, Niu Y, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Liu Y, Han R, Liu X, Kang X, Li Z
    Whole transcriptome profiling reveals a lncMDP1 that regulates myogenesis by adsorbing miR-301a-5p targeting CHAC1
    Communications Biology, 2024 May 2; 7(1):518. (First author) 🧬✍️

  5. 🧬 Li T, Chen B, Wei C, Hou D, Qin P, Jing Z, Ma H, Niu X, Wang C, Han R, Li H, Liu X, Xu H, Kang X#, Li Z#
    A 104-bp Structural Variation of the ADPRHL1 Gene Is Associated With Growth Traits in Chickens
    Frontiers in Genetics, 2021, 12:1521. (Co-first author) 📊🐣

  6. 🧬 Wei C, Niu Y, Chen B, Qin P, Wang Y, Hou D, Li T, Li R, Wang C, Yin H, Han R, Xu H, Tian Y, Liu X, Kang X#, Li Z#
    Genetic effect of an InDel in the promoter region of NUDT15 and its effect on myoblast proliferation in chickens
    BMC Genomics, 2022, 23(1):1–12. 🧫

  7. 🧬 Li T, Qin P, Chen B, Niu X, Wang Y, Niu Y, Wei C, Hou D, Ma H, Han R, Li H, Liu X, Kang X#, Li Z#
    A novel 27-bp indel in the intron region of the YBX3 gene is associated with growth traits in chickens
    (Journal info pending) 📈🐥

  8. 🐔 Wang X, Wang X, Chen B, Guo Y, Tang H, Li D, Liu D, Wang Y, Li G, Kang X#, Li Z#, Han R
    Association of a new 99-bp indel of the CEL gene promoter region with phenotypic traits in chickens
    Scientific Reports, 2020, 10(1). 📑📊