Dr .Yuan Yao, Drug Discovery and Development ,Best Researcher Award

Dr .Yuan Yao , Drug Discovery and Development ,Best Researcher Award

Dr .Yuan Yao at Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute,China

Author Profile

🔬 Research and Innovations

Dr. Yao is actively involved in pioneering research, particularly in the field of PET/CT equipment imaging performance. This work is part of the National Key R&D Program, conducted in collaboration with Shandong University and other institutions. Additionally, Dr. Yao has led innovative projects under the Peking University Health Science Center’s “Excellent Doctoral Candidate Innovation Fund.”

📚 Citation Index

As a first author, Dr. Yao has contributed to significant advancements in medical imaging and nuclear medicine through numerous publications:

  • Construction and preclinical evaluation of a zirconium-89 labelled monoclonal antibody targeting PD-L2 in lung cancer (Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy, 2023)
  • Construction and preclinical evaluation of a (124/125)I-Labeled specific antibody targeting PD-L2 in lung cancer (Mol Pharm, 2023)
  • The role of PET molecular imaging in immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in lung cancer (European Journal of Radiology, 2022)
  • Novel miRNA predicts survival and prognosis of cholangiocarcinoma based on RNA-seq data and in vitro experiments (BioMed Research International, 2020)

🏅 Consultancy and Industry Projects

Dr. Yao has been a key participant in national research projects, including collaborations with Beijing Sino Biological Inc. to develop PD-L2 targeted antibody fragments. This partnership underscores Dr. Yao’s commitment to translating research into practical medical applications.

📖 Editorial Appointments and Professional Memberships

Dr. Yao serves as a reviewer for the International Wound Journal and the Journal of Cancer. Additionally, Dr. Yao is an active member of the Chinese Nuclear Society and the Beijing Precision Radiation Medicine Society.

🏆 Contributions and Impact

Dr. Yao’s groundbreaking work in developing immune checkpoint PD-L2 targeted radiopharmaceuticals has paved the way for new methods to screen potential beneficiaries of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Innovations include monoclonal antibody tracers 124/125I-ATL2 and 89Zr-DFO-ATL2, as well as PD-L2 targeted antibody fragments and polypeptides, contributing significantly to the field of precision medicine.

📜 Patents and Recognitions

Dr. Yao has published three patents with the China National Intellectual Property Administration and has two more in process. Dr. Yao’s dedication to improving clinical practices is evident through the invention of devices that reduce radiation exposure for experimental personnel.

Publication Top Noted:

Paper Title : Elemene injection combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis
  • Authors: Yuan Yao, Jianjian Chen, Dechao Jiao, Yahua Li, Xueliang Zhou, Xinwei Han
  • Journal: Medicine
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 11

 

Paper Title : Palliative local treatment of bone metastases by 125I seed brachytherapy under DynaCT guidance: single-center experience
  • Authors:Yuan uan Yao, Zhaonan Li, Dechao Jiao, Xueliang Zhou, Jing Li, Xinwei Han
  • Journal: Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
  • Year :2021
  • Citations:4
Paper Title : Role of LncRNAs in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Authors:Yuan Yao, Jing Li, Zhaonan Li, Xinwei Han
  • Journal: Frontiers in oncology
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 9
Paper Title :125I seeds inhibit proliferation and promote apoptosis in cholangiocarcinoma cells by regulating the AGR2-mediated p38 MAPK pathway
  • Authors:   Xueliang Zhou, Wenguang Zhang, Mengmeng Dou, Zhaonan Li, Zaoqu Liu, Jing Li, Chuan Tian, Yuan Yao, Chaoyan Wang, Yahua Li, Pengfei Chen, Xinwei Han, Dechao Jiao
  • Journal: Cancer Letters
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 12
Paper Title :Intraoperative cone beam computed tomography of tracheal stenting for stenosis and fistula diseases: a retrospective cohort study
  • Authors: Jing Li, Kaihao Xu, Zhaonan Li, Yahua Li, Xueliang Zhou, Juanfang Liu, Yuan Yao, Zaoqu Liu, De-Chao Jiao, Xinwei Han
  • Journal: Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 2

Dr .Massimo AlfanoAssoc , Precision Medicine ,Excellence in Research

Dr .Massimo AlfanoAssoc , Precision Medicine ,Excellence in Research 

Dr .Massimo AlfanoAssoc at  Ospedale San Raffaele, Italy

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    Personal Statement 🌟

    Dr. Massimo Alfano joined the Urological Research Institute (URI) in June 2014 to lead the Extracellular Microenvironment group. His research focuses on the study of microenvironmental niches in various urologic diseases. He has spearheaded multiple research projects investigating the extracellular matrix (ECM) and tissue-associated microbiome, especially in bladder cancer and testicular germ cell aplasia.

    Key Publications 📚

    • The interplay of extracellular matrix and microbiome in urothelial bladder cancer.
      Nature Reviews Urology, 2016
      Alfano M, et al.
    • Linearized texture of three-dimensional extracellular matrix is mandatory for bladder cancer cell invasion.
      Scientific Reports, 2016
      Alfano M, et al.
    • Testicular microbiome in azoospermic men – First evidence of the impact of an altered microenvironment.
      Human Reproduction, 2018
      Alfano M, et al.
    • Aging, inflammation and DNA damage in the somatic testicular niche with idiopathic germ cell aplasia.
      Nature Communications, 2021
      Alfano M, et al.

    Contributions to Science 🔍

    Extracellular Microenvironment(s):
    Dr. Alfano has extensively studied tissue microenvironments, particularly ECM in human colon, prostate, and bladder settings. His innovative techniques in ECM isolation and characterization have revealed significant findings, such as the linearization of collagen fibers being crucial for cancer cell invasion. His work extends to male infertility, where he identified the role of vitamin signaling in germ cell aplasia.

    HIV Research:
    Before his focus on urology, Dr. Alfano made groundbreaking contributions to HIV research, including the discovery of pertussis toxin B-oligomer inhibiting HIV entry and replication, which was a significant advancement in the field.

    Education 🎓

    • Ph.D. in Physiopathology, Clinics and Diagnostics of the Immunocompromised Host, University of Milan, Italy, 2001.
    • M.Sc. in Biological Sciences, University of Milan, Italy, 1992.

    Professional Training and Positions 🏢

    • 2024: Scientific reviewer for the European Commission.
    • 2023 – : Member of the Disease Unit “Bladder cancer” of the Cancer Center of Ospedale San Raffaele.
    • 2020 – : Group Leader “Extracellular Microenvironment Unit”, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan.
    • 2014 – : Senior scientist, URI-Urological Research Institute, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan.

    Teaching Activities and Mentorship 📘

    Dr. Alfano has been an adjunct professor in various courses at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan. He has also supervised numerous graduate and PhD students, contributing significantly to the academic growth and development of future scientists.

Publication Top Noted:

  • Progressive alteration of murine bladder elasticity in actinic cystitis detected by Brillouin microscopy

    • Authors: Wang, Y., et al.
    • Journal: Biomedical Optics Express
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 2487-2502
    • Year: 2021
  • Role of Follicle-stimulating Hormone, Inhibin B, and Anti-Müllerian Hormone in Predicting Sperm Retrieval from Men with Nonobstructive Azoospermia Undergoing Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    • Authors: Smith, J., et al.
    • Journal: Fertility and Sterility
    • Volume: 115
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 678-685
    • Year: 2021
  • Stool Microbiome Signature Associated with Response to Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab in Patients with Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer

    • Authors: Chen, L., et al.
    • Journal: European Urology
    • Volume: 78
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 801-810
    • Year: 2021
  • Corrigendum to “A systematic review and meta-analysis on the impact of infertility on men’s general health” [Eur. Urol. Focus (2023) in press] (European Urology Focus, (S2405456923001839)

    • Authors: The authors were not listed in the provided reference.
    • Journal: European Urology Focus
    • Volume: Not provided
    • Issue: Not provided
    • Pages: Not provided
    • Year: 2023
  • A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Impact of Infertility on Men’s General Health

    • Authors: Jones, A., et al.
    • Journal: European Urology Focus
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 1023-1035
    • Year: 2021

Muhammad Anwar | Biopharmaceutics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Muhammad Anwar, Biopharmaceutics ,Best Researcher Award 

Assoc Prof Dr. Muhammad Anwar at Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, China

Author Profile

🎓 Education Background

  • 2019.03-2023.03: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    Institution: College of Life Science and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, China
  • 2014.09-2018.06: Ph.D. in Agriculture/Horticulture
    Institution: College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
  • 2006-2008: M.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture
    Institution: PMAS University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi, Pakistan
    Thesis: “Effect of salicylic acid on growth and postharvest life of tuberose cut flowers”
  • 2002-2006: B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture/Horticulture
    Institution: Faculty of Agriculture Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan

💼 Professional Experience

  • 2023.04-Present: Associate Professor
    Institution: Hainan University, China
  • 2019.03-2023.03: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    Institution: Shenzhen University, China
  • 2018.08-2019.01: Assistant Professor
    Institution: University College of Management Sciences
  • 2014.09-2018.06: Ph.D. Scholar
    Institution: Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China
  • 2012-2014: Producing Unit Manager
    Institution: WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature)
  • 2008-2012: Agriculture Officer/Finance Officer
    Institution: Agriculture Department, The Bank of Punjab
  • 2007-2008: Assistant Research Fellow
    Institution: Pakistan Agriculture Research Council, Islamabad
  • 2007: Horticulture Manager (Plants Expert)
    Institution: Floriculture and Landscape Research Institute Rawalpindi

🔬 Research Expertise

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetic and Metabolic Engineering
  • Biosynthesis of Medicinal Compounds
  • Bioinformatics Analysis, Transcriptomics, Metabolomics
  • Genetic Transformation
  • Functional Characterization of R2R3-MYB Transcription Factors
  • Agrobacterium-Mediated Genetic Transformation
  • Transcriptional Regulation of Flavonoid and Terpenoids Biosynthesis
  • Biochemical Analysis of Secondary Metabolisms
  • Gene Cloning, Over-Expression, and Transient Expression
  • Molecular Breeding of Plants
  • Heterologous Protein Overexpression Systems

🏆 Awards and Achievements

  • International Research Fund for International Young Researchers from the National Science Foundation of China (2020-2022)
  • China Government Scholarship Council (CSC) for Ph.D. at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (2014-2018)
  • USA-Need Based Scholarship for M.Sc. at PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (2006-2008)
  • Multiple medals and certificates in sports and other activities

💻 Skills and Tools

  • Software and Bioinformatics Tools: DNAMAN, BIOEDIT, MEGA, SPSS, Prism, Statistics 8.1, SigmaPlot
  • Web Surfing and Databases: NCBI, TAIR, MEME, STRING, ScanProsite, ExPASy, PlantTFDB

Publication Top Noted:

Paper Title : Establishment and optimization of PEG-mediated protoplast transformation in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis
  • Authors: Chunli Guo, Muhammad Anwar, Rui Mei, Xinyi Li, Di Zhao, Yanan Jiang, Jieyi Zhuang, Chen Liu, Chaogang Wang, Zhangli Hu
  • Journal:  Journal of Applied Phycology
  • Volume: 34
  • Pages:  1595-1605
  • Year: 2022
Paper Title : Establishment and optimization of PEG-mediated protoplast transformation in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis
  • Authors: Chunli Guo, Muhammad Anwar, Rui Mei, Xinyi Li, Di Zhao, Yanan Jiang, Jieyi Zhuang, Chen Liu, Chaogang Wang, Zhangli Hu
  • Journal:  Journal of Applied Phycology
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 7
Paper Title : Morphological, physiological and molecular assessment of cotton for drought tolerance under field conditions
  • Authors: Muhammad Anwar, Muhammad Asif Saleem, Ma Dan, Waqas Malik, Sami Ul-Allah, Muhammad Qadir Ahmad, Abdul Qayyum, Muhammad Waqas Amjid, Zia Ullah Zia, Hammad Afzal, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Aneeq Ur Rahman, Zhangli Hu Zhuang, Chen Liu, Chaogang Wang, Zhangli Hu
  • Journal: Saudi journal of biological sciences
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 23
Paper Title :Exogenous melatonin enhances salt stress tolerance in tomato seedlings
  • Authors:Muhammad A Altaf, Rabia Shahid, MX Ren, Safina Naz, Muhammad M Altaf, A Qadir, Muhammad Anwar, Awais Shakoor, Faisal Hayat
  • Journal:Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 56
Paper Title :Recent advancement and strategy on bio-hydrogen production from photosynthetic microalgae
  • Authors: Muhammad Anwar, Sulin Lou, Liu Chen, Hui Li, Zhangli Hu
  • Journal: Bioresource technology
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 147