Minjian Chen | Pharmacodynamics | Best Researcher Award

Minjian Chen | Pharmacodynamics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Minjian Chen, Nanjing Medical University, China

Prof. Dr. Minjian Chen is a distinguished toxicologist and professor at Nanjing Medical University. He earned his Ph.D. in Toxicology (2013) and has led pioneering research on male infertility and birth defects using metabolomics and exposomics. He has completed over 10 major research projects, including NSFC and China’s National Key R&D programs, and holds 4 national patents. Recognized in Jiangsu’s β€œQinglan Project,” he has international experience, including research at the U.S. NIEHS. With an H-index of 36, Prof. Chen is a rising leader in environmental health science and precision diagnostics.

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Education

Prof. Dr. Minjian Chen πŸŽ“ earned his Bachelor’s degree in Preventive Medicine (2003–2008) and Ph.D. in Toxicology (2008–2013) from Nanjing Medical University (NMU). He completed postdoctoral training (2013–2018) at NMU’s School of Basic Medicine and was selected for the China–Australia Young Scientist Exchange Program in 2014 🌏. From 2019 to 2020, he served as a guest researcher at the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH πŸ§ͺ. Appointed as a Lecturer in 2013 and promoted to Professor in 2023 at NMU, he is honored as an Outstanding Young Backbone Teacher under Jiangsu’s β€œQinglan Project” and a Distinguished Young Academic Leader 🌟.

Professional Memberships

Prof. Dr. Minjian Chen πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ holds several prominent positions in the scientific community. He serves as the Vice Secretary-General of the Evidence-based Toxicology Professional Committee with the Chinese Society of Toxicology βš–οΈ. As an Executive Member of the Third Youth Committee of the same society, he actively contributes to advancing toxicology research. He is also a member of the Fertility Preservation and Restoration Professional Committee with the China Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology πŸ‘Ά. Additionally, he is part of multiple professional committees, including the Mutagenesis Professional Committee and the Jiangsu Provincial Preventive Medicine Association 🌱. He is the Vice Chair of the Youth Committee for the Jiangsu Provincial Society of Toxicology.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Minjian Chen’s research primarily focuses on metabolomics and environmental toxicology, investigating how chemical exposures disrupt metabolic processes, especially during critical developmental stages. His work includes examining the effects of substances like PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) on embryonic development, exploring metabolic changes in oocyte growth, and understanding spermatogenesis in mice. Dr. Chen also studies pharmacology by analyzing the urate-lowering effects of compounds like delphinidin-3-glucoside. His integrated approach to omics technologies provides insights into how environmental chemicals alter metabolism, offering potential clinical implications. His contributions are crucial for advancing ecotoxicology, metabolic disorders, and biochemical research.

Publication Top Notes

Metabolic characterizations of PFOS-induced disruptions in early embryonic development

Association of Personal Care and Consumer Product Chemicals with Long-Term Amenorrhea: Insights into Serum Globulin and STAT3

Characterization of Metabolic Patterns in Mouse Spermatogenesis and Its Clinical Implications in Humans

Multi-Omics Reveal the Metabolic Changes in Cumulus Cells During Aging

Urate-lowering effect of delphinidin-3-glucoside in red kidney beans via binding to the FAD site of the XO enzyme

Integrative Omics Reveals the Metabolic Patterns During Oocyte Growth

The global phosphorylation landscape of mouse oocytes during meiotic maturation

Environmental Chemical Exposomics and Metabolomics in Toxicology: The Latest Updates

Characterization of metabolic patterns in porcine cumulus cells during meiotic maturation

Exposure to Molybdate Results in Metabolic Disorder: An Integrated Study of the Urine Elementome and Serum Metabolome in Mice

Xia Xiao | Pharmacodynamics | Best Researcher Award

Xia Xiao | Pharmacodynamics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xia Xiao, Yangzhou University, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xia Xiao is a distinguished researcher in veterinary microbiology at Yangzhou University. He earned his Ph.D. in Veterinary Science from South China Agricultural University (2015) πŸŽ“, specializing in bacteriophage-mediated antibiotic resistance. His research focuses on antimicrobial pharmacokinetics, novel antimicrobial agents, and bacterial resistance mechanisms πŸ¦ πŸ’Š. A former visiting scholar at UCLA (2018-2019), Dr. Xiao has published extensively in high-impact journals πŸ“š. His work contributes to the rational use of antibiotics and combating multidrug resistance, advancing veterinary and human medicine alike. πŸ†πŸ”

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xia Xiao is a leading veterinary microbiologist at Yangzhou University. He earned his Ph.D. in Veterinary Science from South China Agricultural University (2015) πŸŽ“, specializing in bacteriophage-mediated antibiotic resistance. As a former visiting scholar at UCLA (2018-2019) 🌍, his research focuses on antimicrobial pharmacokinetics, novel antimicrobial agents, and bacterial resistance mechanisms πŸ¦ πŸ’Š. Since 2020, he has been an Associate Professor, contributing to advancements in antibiotic utilization and resistance control. His work plays a crucial role in improving both veterinary and human medicine. πŸ“š

Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xia Xiao is a veterinary microbiologist at Yangzhou University, specializing in antimicrobial resistance πŸ¦ πŸ’Š. He earned his Ph.D. from South China Agricultural University (2015) πŸŽ“, focusing on bacteriophage-mediated antibiotic resistance. As a Visiting Scholar at UCLA (2018-2019) 🌍, he expanded his research through international collaborations, enhancing his contributions to the global scientific community πŸ”¬πŸ€. His work explores antibiotic pharmacokinetics, novel antimicrobial agents, and bacterial resistance strategies. Since 2020, he has been an Associate Professor, making impactful strides in veterinary and human medicine. πŸ“šπŸ†

Focus Areas

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xia Xiao is a veterinary microbiologist at Yangzhou University, specializing in antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic optimization πŸ’ŠπŸ“Š. He earned his Ph.D. from South China Agricultural University (2015) πŸŽ“ and later expanded his research through international collaboration as a Visiting Scholar at UCLA (2018-2019) 🌍. His work focuses on pharmacokinetics-based antibiotic use, novel antimicrobial development, and strategies to combat bacterial resistance πŸ₯βš•οΈ. His groundbreaking research on bacteriophage-mediated resistance transmission addresses global health challenges, making significant contributions to veterinary and medical microbiology. πŸ“šπŸ†

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xia Xiao’s research primarily focuses on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) πŸ¦ πŸ’Š, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) modeling πŸ“ŠπŸ§ͺ, and bacterial resistance mechanisms πŸ”¬πŸ§«. Her work explores the role of resistance genes, such as mcr-1, blaNDM-5, and tet(X4), in multidrug-resistant pathogens, including Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. She investigates novel strategies to combat AMR, including using natural compounds 🌿, repurposed drugs πŸ’‘, and PK/PD-based optimization πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆ. Her research has significant implications for developing effective treatments against drug-resistant infections in both humans and animals πŸ₯🐾.

Publication Top Notes

DNA Polymerase IV dinB Favors the Adaptive Fitness of mcr-carrying Bacteria Through a Negative Feedback Regulatory Mechanism

Acetylshikonin Derived From Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst Kills Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Positive Pathogens In Vitro and In Vivo

Acetylshikonin reduces the spread of antibiotic resistance via plasmid conjugation

The Food Additive Benzaldehyde Confers a Broad Antibiotic Tolerance by Modulating Bacterial Metabolism and Inhibiting the Formation of Bacterial Flagella

Gramine sensitizes Klebsiella pneumoniae to tigecycline killing

Characterization of a cfr-bearing integrative and conjugative element in Proteus cibarius coharbouring tet(X6) on the chromosome