Liang Yang | Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liang Yang | Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Associate Researcher | Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health | China

Liang Yang is an associate-level researcher at the Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in mitochondrial biology with a focus on development, aging, and disease. His work has revealed novel mechanisms of mitochondrial DNA translation, quality control, and redox regulation, with major contributions to understanding early development, intestinal and reproductive aging, and cancer metabolism. He has published extensively in leading journals such as Cell Metabolism, Nature Communications, Science Bulletin, and Aging Cell, and his research integrates basic discovery with translational and technological innovation in mitochondrial science.

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Featured Publications

Metabolic Reprogramming Regulates Cell Fate Transition during Somatic Cell Reprogramming

– Cell Metabolism

Mitochondrial Dynamics and Epigenetic Regulation in Pluripotent Stem Cells

– Nature Communications

Coordination of Mitochondrial Metabolism and Nuclear Reprogramming during Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Generation

– EMBO Journal

Tarik Mohamed | Natural Products Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Tarik Mohamed | Natural Products Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Research Centre | Egypt

Professor Tarik A. Mohamed is a distinguished scholar in Natural Product Chemistry at the Chemistry of Medicinal Plants Department, National Research Centre, Egypt. His research focuses on the isolation, identification, and biological evaluation of natural compounds from terrestrial and marine sources, emphasizing anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and chemopreventive activities. He has significantly advanced studies on marine soft corals, medicinal plants, and bioactive secondary metabolites, contributing to the discovery of potential therapeutic agents. Professor Mohamed has actively participated in numerous national and international research projects supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund (ASRT, STDF) and the National Research Centre, addressing critical topics such as marine ecosystem preservation, herbal medicine development, and natural product-based drug discovery. His international scientific missions to Kyoto Pharmaceutical University (Japan) and Mainz University (Germany) have strengthened his global collaborations. With a prolific publication record of 90 documents, his research has garnered 2,005 citations across 1,662 documents and an h-index of 27, reflecting his substantial impact in the field. His works appear in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports, Phytochemistry Letters, Natural Product Research, and Fitoterapia. Professor Mohamed has received several prestigious honors, including awards from the National Research Centre, the Misr El-Kheir Foundation, and recognition for pioneering research in chemical sciences. His contributions continue to enhance the understanding of bioactive natural molecules and their applications in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical innovation.

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Featured Publications

1. Hamed, A. R., Mohamed, T. A., Abdel-Halim, S. A., Abd El-Razek, M. H., El-Toumy, S. A., Higgins, M., Skalicka-Woźniak, K., et al. (2025). Chalcone constituents pulincisones A–F isolated from Pulicaria incisa with NQO1 inducer activity. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 30632.

2. Mohamed, T. A., Zayed, A., AlSherif, E. A., Farag, M. A., & Abdallah, H. M. (2025). NMR-based metabolomics for unraveling oleo-gum resin metabolome of rare Commiphora species: Insights into taxonomic variation and tree sex differences. Journal of Natural Medicines, 1–14.

3. Saleh, I. A., Elsayed, W. M., Hussien, T. A., Elshamy, A. I., Mohamed, T. A., & Hegazy, M.-E. F. (2024). A new cadinane-type sesquiterpenoid glucoside from Centaurea alexandrina. Natural Product Research, 1–7.

4. Abd El-Razek, M. H., Afifi, A. H., Nasraa, M. H., Elrashedy, A. A., Aboelmagd, M., Elgahamy, A. A., Elghonemy, M. M., Mohamed, T. A., Hegazy, M.-E. F., & El-Desoky, A. H. (2024). Anti-inflammatory pregnene steroids from the oleo-gum resin of Commiphora mukul: In-vitro and in-silico studies. Phytochemistry Letters, 64, 106–116.

5. Zou, Q., Chunduru, J., LaRoe, N., Yang, Y., Mohamed, T. A., Hegazi, N. M., Ibrahim, M. A. A., Hegazy, M.-E. F., Pappas, D., & Paré, P. W. (2024). Anti-tumor withanolides as signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3) inhibition from Withania obtusifolia. Fitoterapia, 177, 106124.

 

Anna Patricya Florentino | Biotechnological Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anna Patricya Florentino | Biotechnological Applications | Best Researcher Award

Field Application Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Netherlands

Anna Patrícya Florentino is a dynamic and self-motivated microbiologist with a strong international background in bioprocess engineering, molecular biology, and chromatography-based analytical techniques. With over 15 years of experience across academia and industry, she has successfully led R&D projects in pharmaceutical, environmental, and biotechnology sectors. She has held research and teaching positions in leading institutions in Brazil, Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands, and currently works at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a researcher and training specialist. Anna is skilled in science communication, technical training, and cross-functional collaboration.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, Wageningen University, The Netherlands (2017)
    Research: Physiology and Application of Sulfur-Reducing Microorganisms from Acidic Environments

  • M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil (2013)
    Research: Pretreatment Methods for Lipid Extraction from Mixed Microalgae

  • B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Ceará State University, Brazil (2007)
    Research: Immunological Markers for Viral Hepatitis

Professional Experience 💼

Researcher

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Breda, The Netherlands (10/2023 – Present)

  • Provides technical training and scientific support to customers

  • Specializes in chromatography, troubleshooting, and method development

  • Supports cross-functional marketing and application science teams

  • Delivers scientific presentations and customer-oriented solutions

Researcher / Lecturer

Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands (11/2020 – 09/2023)

  • Led projects in bioreactor design and sulfur compound analysis

  • Taught undergraduate and graduate microbiology courses

  • Supervised multiple MSc and BSc theses

Molecular Biologist

Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Brazil (07/2020 – 11/2020)

Researcher / Lecturer

National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (09/2018 – 11/2019)

  • Managed ion chromatography lab and developed analytical methods

  • Supervised PhD students and lectured on scientific communication

Researcher

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (07/2017 – 08/2018)

  • Bioreactor-based process development and microbial physiology research

  • Supervised PhD students and participated in international conferences

Young Talented Researcher

São Paulo State University, Brazil (11/2019 – 04/2020)

Clinical Analyst / Team Leader

Emílio Ribas Laboratory, Brazil (2007 – 2011)

  • Led immunological diagnostic implementation and molecular diagnostics

Research Interests 🔬

  • Bioprocess Design and Optimization

  • Sulfur-Reducing Microorganisms

  • Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology

  • Chromatographic Method Development (IC/LC/GC)

  • Science Communication and Technical Training

  • Applied Microbiology and Analytical Chemistry

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Young Talented Researcher Grant, CAPES, Brazil

  • FEMS Young Scientist Meeting Grant

  • Ph.D. Research Grant, CNPq, Brazil

Conferences & Presentations🎤

A complete list can be provided upon request. Selected presentations include:

  • 13th International Congress on Extremophiles, Greece (2022)

  • 4th International Workshop on Microenergy, Denmark (2022)

  • 13th IWA Conference on Wastewater Ponds and Algal Technologies, Australia (2022)

Conclusion🌟

Anna Patrícya Florentino is a highly accomplished and globally experienced microbiologist and bioprocess specialist. She brings a rare combination of scientific depth, analytical skills, and communication expertise, making her a valuable asset in both academic and industrial R&D settings. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation in microbial biotechnology and a passion for knowledge transfer and training.

Publications 📚

📄 Orange peels bioashes from thermal treatment for adsorption of methyl orange: Experimental investigation and Life Cycle Assessment
🗞 Next Research | 📅 2025-09
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100419
👩‍🔬 Authors: Pedro Floriano Neto, Pedro Augusto Bertucci Lima, Ana Mariele Domingues, Anna Patrícya Florentino, Kleper de Oliveira Rocha
🧪 Focus: Waste valorization, adsorption, LCA

🦠 Synergistic nutrient removal by native microalgae-bacteria consortium: key parameter evaluation
🗞 Revista Brasileira de Ciências Ambientais | 📅 2024-10-17
🔗 DOI: 10.5327/Z2176-94781962
👩‍🔬 Authors: Thalita Lacerda dos Santos, Felipe Teles Barbosa, Anna Patrícya Florentino, Gustavo Henrique Ribeiro da Silva
🌱 Focus: Microalgae-bacteria systems, nutrient removal

🧫 Long Chain Fatty Acid Degradation Coupled to Biological Sulfidogenesis: A Prospect for Enhanced Metal Recovery
🗞 Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology | 📅 2020-10-23
🔗 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.550253
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
⚙️ Focus: LCFA degradation, sulfidogenesis, metal recovery

💧 Importance of controlling phosphate concentration in nitritation–anammox reactor operation
🗞 Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology | 📅 2019
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/c9ew00203k
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧪 Focus: Anammox process, nutrient control

⚡ Overcoming ammonia inhibition in anaerobic blackwater treatment with granular activated carbon: the role of electroactive microorganisms
🗞 Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology | 📅 2019
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/C8EW00599K
👩‍🔬 Authors: Anna Patrícya Florentino, Ahmed Sharaf, Lei Zhang, Yang Liu
🌊 Focus: Electroactive microbes, GAC, inhibition

🍽️ Co-digestion of blackwater with kitchen organic waste: Effects of mixing ratios and insights into microbial community
🗞 Journal of Cleaner Production | 📅 2019-11
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117703
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧬 Focus: Co-digestion, microbial shifts

⚫ Anaerobic digestion of blackwater assisted by granular activated carbon: From digestion inhibition to methanogenesis enhancement
🗞 Chemosphere | 📅 2019-10
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.05.255
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🔥 Focus: GAC, anaerobic digestion, methane

🧲 Impact of zero valent iron on blackwater anaerobic digestion
🗞 Bioresource Technology | 📅 2019-08
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121351
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧪 Focus: ZVI, anaerobic digestion

💨 Enhancing blackwater methane production by enriching hydrogenotrophic methanogens through hydrogen supplementation
🗞 Bioresource Technology | 📅 2019-04
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.01.014
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
⚡ Focus: Hydrogenotrophs, biogas enhancement

🌡️ Energy recovery from municipal wastewater: impacts of temperature and collection systems
🗞 Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science | 📅 2019-03
🔗 DOI: 10.1680/jenes.18.00017
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🔋 Focus: Wastewater energy, systems analysis