Yunyi Zhang | Cognitive Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yunyi Zhang | Cognitive Sciences | Research Excellence Award

University of Wisconsin-Madison | United States

Dr. Yunyi (Icy) Zhang is a learning sciences researcher focused on embodied cognition, gesture, and visual representations in learning, with particular emphasis on statistics, data science, and computing education. Her work integrates cognitive developmental theory, experimental methods, and learning analytics to design evidence-based, scalable pedagogical approaches that enhance conceptual understanding across learners with varied prior knowledge. She has authored 13 scholarly documents with 61 citations across 52 citing documents and an h-index of 4, reflecting consistent impact across educational psychology and cognitive science. Her research advances theory-driven instructional design with strong relevance for technology-enhanced and equitable learning environments.

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Featured Publications

Designing Interactive Learning Tools for Enhancing Computational Thinking in Middle School Students

– Computers & Education, 2024

Using Eye-Tracking Data to Inform the Design of Programming Tutorials

– Journal of Learning Analytics, 2024

Exploring Collaborative Problem Solving in Online Coding Environments

– Computers in Human Behavior, 2023

Improving Novice Programmer Engagement Through Gamified Learning Modules

– Journal of Educational Technology, 2023

Yuxin Ma | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yuxin Ma | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

DR at Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China

Dr. Yuxin Ma is a neuroscientist affiliated with Guangdong Pharmaceutical University. Her research focuses on neuropharmacology, particularly the effects of natural compounds on pain mechanisms and their affective comorbidities. She has made significant contributions to understanding the neural pathways involved in pain processing and has authored a high-impact study on the analgesic effects of astragalin.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Institution: Guangdong Pharmaceutical University

  • Field of Study: Neuroscience

Professional Experience 💼

  • Designation: Researcher at Guangdong Pharmaceutical University

  • Key Responsibilities: Leading research on neuropharmacology, particularly investigating the therapeutic effects of natural compounds in pain modulation.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Neuropharmacology of natural compounds

  • Neural mechanisms underlying pain and associated affective disorders

  • Autophagy and neuronal excitability in pain pathways

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Yuxin Ma’s research significantly advances the understanding of pain modulation through natural compounds. Her work on astragalin provides groundbreaking insights into its dual role in inhibiting neuronal excitability and promoting autophagy, paving the way for novel neurotherapeutic approaches. She remains committed to expanding the field of neuroscience and neuropharmacology through innovative research and collaboration.

Publications 📚

📄 Article: Astragalin relieves inflammatory pain and negative mood in CFA mice by down-regulating mGluR5 signaling pathway
👥 Authors: R. Zhang, Runheng; J. Lin, Jiahong; S. Wang, Shuhan; … L. Zhang, Li; Y. Ma, Yuxin
📚 Journal: Scientific Reports, 2025
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📄 Article: Astragalin activates autophagy and inhibits apoptosis of astrocytes in AD mice via down-regulating Fas/Fasl-VDAC1 pathway
👥 Authors: S. Wang, Shuhan; Y. Yang, Yaqi; J. Lin, Jiahong; … X. Jin, Xiaobao; Y. Ma, Yuxin
📚 Journal: Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 2025
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📄 Article: Astragalin inhibits neuronal excitability and activates neuronal autophagy in the ACC and LH of CFA mice to alleviate inflammatory pain and pain-related emotions
👥 Authors: J. Lin, Jiahong; W. Zhang, Weishan; S. Wang, Shuhan; … X. Jin, Xiaobao; Y. Ma, Yuxin
📚 Journal: International Immunopharmacology, 2025
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