Di Yang | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Di Yang | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Fudan University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Di Yang is a distinguished researcher in the field of cardiovascular pharmacology with an academic journey beginning at Harbin Medical University, where he completed both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Pharmacy and Pharmacology, respectively, followed by a Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Pharmacology from the School of Pharmacy, Fudan University. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Dr. Yang has developed a remarkable research career with postdoctoral training at Fudan University’s Basic Medical Sciences and an extensive record of competitive research grants, including multiple projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission. His innovative work spans vascular biology, cardiovascular aging, epigenetics, and metabolic disorders, focusing on critical mechanisms involving pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4, histone methyltransferases SMYD2 and SMYD3, and m6A demethylase ALKBH5 in vascular remodeling, endothelial aging, and cardiac hypertrophy. As a prolific author, Dr. Yang has contributed significantly to high-impact journals with key publications such as The functional role of m6A demethylase ALKBH5 in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerases 16 triggers pathological cardiac hypertrophy via activating IRE1α-sXBP1-GATA4 pathway, Histone methyltransferase Smyd2 drives vascular aging by its enhancer-dependent activity, Histone methyltransferase Smyd2 drives adipogenesis via regulating STAT3 phosphorylation, H3K4 methyltransferase Smyd3 mediates vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, migration and neointima formation, The histone methyltransferase DOT1L is a new epigenetic regulator of pulmonary fibrosis, Histone methyltransferase Smyd3 is a new regulator for vascular senescence.

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Featured Publications

Chen, M., & Yang, D. (2025). Current insights into obesity and m6A modification. Biomedicines, 13(9), 2164.

Chen, M., Su, H., Shu, M., Shen, F., Lu, Y., Wu, S., Su, Z., Yu, M., & Yang, D. (2024). The functional role of m6A demethylase ALKBH5 in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. Cell Death & Disease, 15, 285.

Su, H., Xu, J., Su, Z., Xiao, C., Wang, J., Zhong, W., Meng, C., Yang, D., & Zhu, Y. (2023). Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerases 16 triggers pathological cardiac hypertrophy via activating IRE1α–sXBP1–GATA4 pathway. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 80, 159.

Su, H., Meng, C., Xu, J., Su, Z., Xiao, C., & Yang, D. (2022). Histone methyltransferase Smyd2 drives adipogenesis via regulating STAT3 phosphorylation. Cell Death & Disease, 13, 899.

Sapna B A | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sapna B A | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Assitant Professor at KIT-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology | India

Dr. Sapna B A is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of information and communication engineering, specializing in antenna design for biomedical, wearable, and wireless applications. With a strong foundation in electronics and communication, she has contributed significantly to developing advanced implantable and wearable antennas, focusing on safety and performance enhancements. Her career spans both academia and industry, with expertise ranging from teaching and mentoring to leading design projects in Dubai’s technology sector. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, she is recognized for impactful research, funded projects, and award-winning publications in reputed journals.

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Education 

Dr. Sapna B A earned her Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University under the guidance of Dr. G. Srivatsun at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, with her thesis titled “High Performance Antennas for UWB Applications.” She completed her M.E. in Communication Systems from B S A Crescent Engineering College, Chennai, affiliated to Anna University, with a commendable. Her undergraduate studies were in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Jerusalem College of Engineering, University of Madras, where she obtained her B.E. degree. Her education has laid a strong academic foundation for her research in RF, antennas, and communication systems.

Experience 

Dr. Sapna B A has over two decades of diverse professional experience in academia and industry. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, leading the Ansys 5G Antenna Innovation Hub and successfully completing AICTE-funded projects. Previously, she was a Research Scholar at PSG College of Technology, where she worked extensively on planar and UWB antenna development. Her academic journey also includes faculty positions at INFO Institute of Engineering, RVS College of Engineering, B S A Crescent Engineering College, and CSI College of Engineering. She also served in Dubai as a Design & Estimation Engineer.

Awards and Honors 

Dr. Sapna B A has received several prestigious recognitions for her research and teaching excellence. She was honored with the Best Paper Award for her work on an implantable endoscopic antenna at an IEEE-sponsored international conference. She received the Faculty Excellence Award SNS Institutions for outstanding contributions in research and publication. Her dedication to impactful research has earned her multiple cash awards, Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology. Her achievements highlight her commitment to innovation in antenna design and her consistent contributions to advancing communication engineering research.

Research Focus 

Dr. Sapna B A’s research is centered on high-performance antennas for wireless communication, wearable systems, and biomedical applications. She has specialized in designing compact, flexible, and biocompatible implantable antennas with low specific absorption rates to ensure patient safety in medical telemetry. Her work extends to planar and UWB antennas, bandwidth enhancement, gain improvement techniques, and frequency selective surfaces. She has contributed significantly to wearable antenna systems for healthcare monitoring, WBAN applications, and cancer detection. Through experimental validation and simulation studies, her research bridges practical biomedical needs with advanced RF design, positioning her as a leading contributor in antenna engineering.

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