Prof. Salvatore De-Simone | Diagnostic | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Salvatore De-Simone | Diagnostic | Best Researcher Award

The individual holds a degree in Biological Sciences (Medical Modality) from the State University of Rio de Janeiro, with further qualifications including a master’s and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and Postdoctoral studies at New York University and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). They have served as a Professor of Biochemistry at the Federal Fluminense University and as Head of the Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Biochemistry at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute. Currently, they specialize in Science, Technology, Production, and Innovation in Public Health (FIOCRUZ/CDTS) and are a Scientist of Our State (FAPERJ) and a researcher at CNPq. Their research focuses on Biochemistry and Immunology, particularly in the biotechnology of infectious and parasitic agents. They work on defining the biological, immunological, and biochemical bases of diagnostic and therapeutic targets for human and animal health. They are involved in the development and improvement of (bio)materials, (nano)products, and biological and biotechnological processes for industrial and agricultural production. Their group has contributed to determining the complete or partial epitopes of various viruses, bacteria, and other infectious and parasitic agents, with deposits in the International Epitope Bank. They have also developed inputs and diagnostic methodologies for various pathologies.

Professional Profiles:

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1981-1986. M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1978-1980. B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (Medical Modality), State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1973-1976. Postdoctoral Fellow, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Germany, 1990. Postdoctoral Fellow, New York University, USA, 1988-1989. Postdoctoral Fellow, Hayem Center, St. Louis Hospital, France, 1988

🔬 Professional Experience

Specialist in Science & Technology, Production, and Innovation in Public Health (FIOCRUZ/CDTS), Brazil, 2012-present. Scientist of Our State (FAPERJ), Brazil. Researcher, CNPq, Brazil. Professor of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil. Head of the Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Biochemistry, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Brazil

💼 Other Positions and Activities

Member of the National Network of Experts in Zika and Related Diseases (RENEZIKA), Brazil. Member of the Rio Health Network (FAPERJ), Brazil. Member of the Integrated Chagas Disease Program and National Institute of Science and Technology in Neglected Diseases (INCT-IDPN), Brazil. Editorial Board Member of 2 international journals. Reviewer for over 90 scientific journals

🏆 Achievements

Defined the biological, immunological, and biochemical bases of diagnostic and therapeutic targets for Human and animal Health. Developed and improved (bio)materials, (nano)products, and biological and biotechnological processes for industrial and agricultural production. Determined the complete or partial epitopes of various viruses, including COVID-19, bacteria, and other infectious and parasitic agents, with deposits in the International Epitope Database (Immune Epitope Database and Analysis Resource (NIAID) of the National Institute of Health, USA). Developed diagnostic inputs and methodologies for various pathologies

Publications:

  1. Glycolysis controls the induction of human regulatory T cells by modulating the expression of FOXP3 exon 2 splicing variants
    • Authors: V De Rosa, M Galgani, A Porcellini, A Colamatteo, M Santopaolo, …
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 338
  2. Occurrence of natural vertical transmission of dengue-2 and dengue-3 viruses in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
    • Authors: VEP Martins, CH Alencar, MT Kamimura, FM de Carvalho Araujo, …
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 191
  3. Acinetobacter baumannii Infections in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic
    • Authors: K Rangel, TPG Chagas, SG De-Simone
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 122
  4. Isolation and partial characterization of a novel lectin from Talisia esculenta seeds that interferes with fungal growth
    • Authors: MF Maria das Graças, VM Gomes, RE Corsini, OLT Machado, …
    • Year: 2002
    • Citations: 106
  5. Partial purification and characterization of digestive trypsin-like proteases from the velvet bean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis
    • Authors: MGA Oliveira, SG De Simone, LP Xavier, RNC Guedes
    • Year: 2005
    • Citations: 96
  6. Cyclic AMP modulates the functional plasticity of immature dendritic cells by inhibiting Src-like kinases through protein kinase A-mediated signaling
    • Authors: M Galgani, V De Rosa, S De Simone, A Leonardi, U D’Oro, G Napolitani, …
    • Year: 2004
    • Citations: 61
  7. B cell epitope mapping and characterization of naturally acquired antibodies to the Plasmodium vivax merozoite surface protein-3α (PvMSP-3α) in malaria exposed individuals from …
    • Authors: JC Lima-Junior, J Jiang, RN Rodrigues-da-Silva, DM Banic, TM Tran, …
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 59
  8. Immunome and venome of Bothrops jararacussu: a proteomic approach to study the molecular immunology of snake toxins
    • Authors: C Correa-Netto, R Teixeira-Araujo, AS Aguiar, AR Melgarejo, …
    • Year: 2010
    • Citations: 56
  9. Oligopeptidase B from L. amazonensis: molecular cloning, gene expression analysis and molecular model
    • Authors: HL de Matos Guedes, MPD Carneiro, DCO Gomes, B Rossi-Bergmanmn, …
    • Year: 2007
    • Citations: 55
  10. Characterization of an extracellular serine protease of Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis
    • Authors: RE Da Silva-Lopez, MGP Coelho, SG De Simone
    • Year: 2005
    • Citations: 54

 

Dr. Mohamed Hamed | Aquatic Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohamed Hamed | Aquatic Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Researcher at Aquatic Toxicology, Louisiana State University, United States

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Mohamed Hamed completed their B.Sc. in Marine Biology and Fishes with an Excellent with Honor degree, the first, from the Faculty of Science at AlAzhar University, Assiut Branch, Egypt, from August 2014 to May 2018. They then pursued their M.Sc. in Fish Biology and Ecotoxicology, titled “Impact of microplastics exposure on Nile Tilapia juveniles (Oreochromis niloticus)”, from the Department of Zoology and Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Egypt, from August 2018 to July 2021. Currently, they are a Ph.D. student in Fish Biology and Ecotoxicology, focusing on “Biomarkers responses in the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) after exposure to pyrogallol”, at the Department of Zoology and Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Egypt, from August 2021 to the present.

Experience:

Dr. Mohamed Hamed  worked as a Research Assistant in the project (ID: 38327) at the Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Egypt, from September 2020 to August 2022. Following this, they served as a Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Sciences, Faculty of Earth Science, East China Normal University, China, from September 2022 to August 2023. Currently, they are a Research Associate at the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, USA.

Mohamed Hamed ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 633, Since 2018: 631
  • Citations: 633 (All), 631 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 12 (All), 12 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 13 (All), 13 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Hamed ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Research Interest:

The user’s research interests and areas of expertise include studying the biological effects of pollutants (UVA, pesticide, and heavy metals) on aquatic organisms, such as fishes. They have also conducted research on the effects of exposure to microplastic pollution on different aquatic organisms, involving field and laboratory investigations on invertebrates and fishes. Additionally, they are involved in research on bioremediation to reduce the harmful effects of environmental pollutants on aquatic organisms. Their work encompasses the fields of physiology, neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, molecular biology, histology, and biochemistry of fishes.

Skills:

The user has experience in various techniques and methodologies related to their field of expertise. This includes construction, installation, and operation of aquaponic systems, as well as proficiency in electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) techniques. They are also skilled in histology and histochemistry, using dyes for microscopic examination of tissues, and have expertise in lipid peroxidation and DNA damage techniques. Additionally, they have knowledge in cytotoxic and genotoxic biomarkers in fishes, physiological parameters in fish nutrition and toxicology, and the basic principles and techniques of real-time PCR.

Awards:

The user has received several accolades for their academic and research achievements. In 2021-2022, they were recognized for having the best research in basic sciences at the Faculty of Science, Assiut University. In 2022, their presentation in biological sciences was awarded as the best at the 7th conference for young scientists in basic and applied sciences, also held at the Faculty of Science, Assiut University. Additionally, in 2023, their poster was honored as the best at the 1st Conference of Applied Molecular Biology, hosted by the Molecular Biology Researches and Studies Institute, Assiut University.

Publications:

Assessment the effect of exposure to microplastics in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) early juvenile: I. blood biomarkers

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 157 citations.

Antioxidants and molecular damage in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) after exposure to microplastics

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 125 citations.

Ameliorative effect of Spirulina platensis against lead nitrate–induced cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in catfish Clarias gariepinus

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 46 citations.

Microplastics induced histopathological lesions in some tissues of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) early juveniles

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 40 citations.

Investigation of the impact caused by different sizes of polyethylene plastics (nano, micro, and macro) in common carp juveniles, Cyprinus carpio L., using multi-biomarkers

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 35 citations.

Microplastic distribution, abundance, and composition in the sediments, water, and fishes of the Red and Mediterranean seas, Egypt

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 31 citations.

Protective effects of a novel pyrazolecarboxamide derivative against lead nitrate induced oxidative stress and DNA damage in Clarias gariepinus

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 28 citations.

Assist Prof Dr. Ismail BOLAT | Pathology | Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Ismail BOLAT : Leading Researcher in Pathology

Pathologist at Pathology , Atatürk university, Turkey

He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Doctorate, Ataturk University, Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Veteriner PatolojiAnabilimDalıBaşkanlığı,Turkey2017 -2022 Undergraduate, Ataturk University, Veteriner Fakültesi,Turkey2012 -2017

Academic and Administrative Experience:

Dr. Ismail BOLAT is currently serving as the Deputy Head of Department in the Veterinary Faculty, Preclinical Sciences at Ataturk University, a position they have held since 2023. They are also a member of the Unit Quality Commission, Assistant Coordinator, Academic Council Member of the Department, and a member of the Education and Curriculum Board, all within the Veterinary Faculty’s Preclinical Sciences department at Ataturk University. Dr. Ismail BOLAT has been actively involved in various administrative and academic roles, showcasing their commitment to the development and enhancement of the department’s academic programs and overall quality. Their contributions to accreditation, continuous improvement, and renewal activities further demonstrate their dedication to maintaining high standards of education and research within the department.

Courses:

Dr. Ismail BOLAT has been actively involved in teaching various courses in the field of pathology at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Their teaching experience includes courses such as General Pathology, Graduation Thesis I, Pathology of Digestive and Respiratory System Diseases, Tumor Science, Pathology of Nervous and Muscular System Diseases, Maturation Education, Necropsy, Special Pathology I and II, Basic Pathology, and Graduation Thesis II. These courses cover a wide range of topics in pathology, reflecting Dr. [Name]’s expertise and commitment to educating students in this field. Their teaching portfolio demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of pathology and its various subfields, contributing significantly to the academic development of students in the medical sciences.

Awards:

Dr. Ismail Bolat has been involved in several research projects focusing on various aspects of pharmacology and toxicology. These projects include:

  1. Investigating the anxiolytic and circadian regulatory effects of agarwood water extract and its impact on the next generation using a zebrafish model (Tübitak, November 2023).
  2. Studying the potential of carnosic acid in ameliorating indomethacin-induced gastric ulceration in rats by alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation (Tübitak, November 2023).
  3. Demonstrating self-healing properties in imidacloprid toxicity through the use of multiple biomarkers and biological pathways (Tübitak, November 2023).
  4. Exploring the effects of global warming and nanoplastic toxicity on fish health, focusing on how small temperature increases can exacerbate gill and liver toxicity caused by polystyrene nanoplastics in adult zebrafish models (Tübitak, November 2023).
  5. Investigating the antiulcerative effects of flavonoid-rich Sambucus nigra berry extract through the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in vivo (Tübitak, November 2023).