Dr. Ali Dawood | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 21/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Ali Dawood | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof at Infectious Disease Mathematical Modelling, University of Mosul, Iraq

Ali Adel Dawood is an Iraqi national born on 1/11/1966 in Mosul. He is married and practices the Muslim faith. Currently residing at Al-Methaq seq., Mosul, Iraq, Ali is an Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine in Mosul. He is fluent in Arabic and English and enjoys reading as a hobby. Ali holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the College of Science, University of Mosul (2015), an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from the Faculty of Bioscience and Bioengineering, University Technology Malaysia (2011), and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the Dept. of Biology, College of Science, University of Mosul (1989).

Professional Profiles:

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Microbiology, College of Science, University of Mosul, 2015.
M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience and Bioengineering, University Technology Malaysia, 2011.
B.Sc. in Microbiology, Dept. of Biology, College of Science, University of Mosul, 1989.

📚 Training Courses:

IC3 computer test (880), 2011.
Extensive English course-sem.2 (2007-2008), University Technology Malaysia.
Certificate of ITP TOEFL (score 473), August 2011.
Certificate of Achieving Foreign Language, College of Arts, Mosul University, 1991.

💌 Thankful Letters:

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
President of University of Mosul.
Dean of College of Medicine, Mosul University (2006, 2008, 2012).

👨‍🏫 Professional Posts:

Assist. Prof, College of Medicine, Uni. Of Mosul from 2021 till now. Dept. of Anatomy Rapporteur from 1/7/2021.
Lecturer, College of Medicine, Uni. Of Mosul from 2015 till now.
Lecturer, College of Dentistry, Uni. Of Mosul 2015-2016.
Associate lecturer, College of Medicine, Uni. of Mosul from 2011 till 2014.
Associate researcher, College of Medicine, Uni. Of Mosul from 2005-2009 and 1993-1994.
Course Unit Director, College of Medicine, Uni. of Mosul from 2020 till now.

👩‍🔬 Professional Experiences:

Teaching virology lessons for 3rd class medical students, Universities of Mosul and Nineveh 2015-2016.
Teaching Medical Biology lessons for the first class medicine and dentistry students, University of Mosul from 2011.
Working in Medical Laboratories.
Teaching the scientific and laboratory lessons for the first class students in Medical Biology, Colleges of Medicine.
Member of Iraqi Biologists Union since 1990.

Publications:

Uneven Expression of 20 Human Papillomavirus Genes Associated with Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
- Author: A.A. Dawood
- Citations: 0
- Year: 2023
CHECKvacc (HOV3, CF33-hNIS-anti-PD-L1), the next medical revolution against cancer | CHECKvacc (HOV3, CF33-hNIS-anti-PD-L1), la siguiente revolución médica contra el cáncer
- Author: A.A. Dawood
- Citations: 0
- Year: 2023
The efficacy of Paxlovid against COVID-19 is the result of the tight molecular docking between Mpro and antiviral drugs (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir)
- Author: A.A. Dawood
- Citations: 4
- Year: 2023
Simulate the agarose gel of the receptor binding domain in Omicron’s spike protein inserted into the pGEM®-T Easy vector using SpeI and SacI restriction enzymes
- Author: A.A. Dawood
- Citations: 0
- Year: 2023
Determination of binding affinity of tunicamycin with SARS-CoV-2 proteins: Proteinase, protease, nsp2, nsp9, ORF3a, ORF7a, ORF8, ORF9b, envelope and RBD of spike glycoprotein | Determinación de la afinidad de unión de la tunicamicina con las proteínas del SARS-CoV-2: proteinasa, proteasa, nsp2, nsp9, ORF3a, ORF7a, ORF8, ORF9b, envolvente y RBD de la glicoproteína Spike
- Author: A.A. Dawood
- Citations: 0
- Year: 2023
Implementation of immuno-chemoinformatics approaches to construct multi-epitope for vaccine development against Omicron and Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants | Implementación de enfoques inmunoquimioinformáticos para construir múltiples epítopos para la vacuna contra las variantes Omicron y Delta SARS-CoV-2
- Author: A.A. Dawood
- Citations: 2
- Year: 2022
Increasing the frequency of omicron variant mutations boosts the immune response and may reduce the virus virulence
- Author: A.A. Dawood
- Citations: 14
- Year: 2022

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

Posted on 19/02/202419/02/2024 by ScienceFather

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:

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
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
Acinetobacter baumannii Infections in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Authors: K Rangel, TPG Chagas, SG De-Simone
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 122
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
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
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
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
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
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
Characterization of an extracellular serine protease of Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis
- Authors: RE Da Silva-Lopez, MGP Coelho, SG De Simone
- Year: 2005
- Citations: 54

Mr. Sebastian Vacca | Neuroimaging

Posted on 11/12/202311/12/2023 by ScienceFather

🎉🏆 Congratulations, Mr. Sebastian Vacca , on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉

Mr. Sebastian Vacca : Leading Researcher in Social Work

Medical Student at Neuroimaging, Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Italy

Your 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.

🔬 Your 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:

ORCID Profile

Research Collaborator at Mayo Clinic

At Mayo Clinic, I serve as a Research Collaborator, contributing to a focused Deep Learning Project aimed at enhancing the segmentation of brain tumors, with a particular emphasis on intracranial meningiomas. Under the guidance of Supervisor Gian Marco Conte, MD PhD, my role involves applying advanced techniques to improve the accuracy of brain tumor segmentation.

Research Assistant at Cagliari State University – Radiology Department

As a Research Assistant at Cagliari State University’s Radiology Department, I actively participate in multiple projects investigating radiological anomalies. Employing Statistical methods and Machine Learning models, I analyze clinical and imaging data from patients with neurologic lupus. Additionally, I lead efforts in conducting systematic reviews with meta-analysis, specifically focusing on the application of radiomics in carotid atherosclerotic disease. I am also involved in constructing a machine learning model based on radiomics and automated segmentation to predict atherosclerotic plaque at risk for stroke, working under the guidance of Professor Luca Saba, MD.

Scientific Collaborator at One Medic – The One Health Community

In my role as a Scientific Collaborator at One Medic, I am an active member of the Research and Podcast Team. I contributed to a Bibliometric study, exploring the most cited articles in the field of One Health. Additionally, I played a crucial role in organizing and supporting podcast activities, combining research insights with effective communication strategies.

Diverse Research and Academic Contributions

Research Trainee – International Journal of Clinical Research [ 03/2023 – 12/2023 ] As the Group Leader for a Neurology Research Working Group, I led a comprehensive review on treatment options for Multiple Sclerosis. This role allowed me to delve into the intricacies of neurological research, contributing valuable insights to the field.

Visiting Medical Student – Technische Universität München [ 01/09/2022 – 30/11/2022 ] During my tenure as a student researcher in the Functional Neuronavigation and Monitoring Working Group, I played a crucial role in analyzing clinical, DTI, and Tractography data from patients with a Corpus Callosum GBM. Responsible for data collection, I also contributed to CC segmentation using ITK-SNAP, tumor segmentation, Fiber-Tracking on BrainLab Elements, and performed statistical analysis under the guidance of Prof Dr. Med Sebastian Ille.

Publication

Title: SBM vs VBM for highlighting similarities and differences between Chronotype and Parkinson’s MRI scans: a preliminary analysis

Publication Date: 2023

Authors: Sebastiano Vacca, Jyoti Suri, Luca Saba

Journal: International Journal of Neuroscience