Jian Shi | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Published on 10/06/202510/06/2025 by Top Pharmaceutical

Jian Shi | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi, Neurology of UCSF, United States

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi is a distinguished neuroscientist at the University of California, San Francisco, with a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Navy Medical University, China. 🧬 He completed postdoctoral training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, focusing on neuroscience. His research integrates brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, and glioblastoma with cutting-edge AI and bioinformatics tools. 🧪🧠 Dr. Shi has authored highly cited publications and received numerous accolades, including the APS Outstanding Paper Award. 🌟 A dedicated mentor and educator, he actively contributes to diversity and public service in neurology and biomedical research.

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi began his academic journey at the National University of Defense Technology in Hunan Province, China, earning both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biomechanics. ⚙️📘 He then pursued his Ph.D. in Neurobiology under the mentorship of Dr. Lu Changlin at the prestigious Navy Medical University in Shanghai. 🧬🏥 Driven by a passion for neuroscience, he completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center under the guidance of Dr. Steven G. Kernie, focusing on advanced neuroscience research. 🧠🔬 His academic foundation bridges biomechanics and cutting-edge neurobiological science.

Awards

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi has received numerous accolades recognizing his excellence in research and education. 🇨🇳 He was honored with the prestigious National Award for Scientific Progress, Level 2 in China 🥇🔬 and received the Award for Outstanding Scientists from Navy Medical University, where he also earned the Best Teacher Award for his commitment to academic excellence 👨‍🏫🌟. His groundbreaking work earned him the “Top 50 Most Cited Article Award” from the Journal of Clinical Medicine 📖📈 and the APS Outstanding Paper Award from Acta Pharmacologica Sinica 🧪🏅. He is also recognized as a Trusted Reviewer by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences 🧠✅.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi’s research centers around neurobiology, with a strong emphasis on traumatic brain injury (TBI) 🧠💥, neurodegeneration 🧬, neurogenesis 🌱, and molecular neuroscience. His work explores small molecule therapies, microglial activation, intranasal drug delivery 💊, and microRNA biomarkers, particularly in the context of glioblastoma and stroke. He also investigates brain repair mechanisms, exosomal signaling 📦, and neurotrophin-mimetic compounds. In recent years, his interdisciplinary work has extended to climate impact models 🌍 and machine learning applications 🤖 in brain science, reflecting a comprehensive and innovative research portfolio in translational neuroscience and brain health.

Publication Top Notes

Small molecule BDNF mimetics activate TrkB signaling and prevent neuronal degeneration in rodents

Microglial activation induced by brain trauma is suppressed by post-injury treatment with a PARP inhibitor

Intranasal administration with NAD+ profoundly decreases brain injury in a rat model of transient focal ischemia

Considering exosomal miR-21 as a biomarker for cancer

The basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor olig2 is critical for reactive astrocyte proliferation after cortical injury

A small molecule p75^NTR ligand protects neurogenesis after traumatic brain injury

MicroRNAs as biomarkers for human glioblastoma: progress and potential

Regulatory networks between neurotrophins and miRNAs in brain diseases and cancers

Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-2 expression in the brain is required for maximal phagocytic activity and improved neurological outcomes following experimental …

Beneficial effects of minocycline and botulinum toxin–induced constraint physical therapy following experimental traumatic brain injury

Daniel Bikle | Pharmacogenomics | Best Researcher Award

Published on 09/06/202509/06/2025 by Top Pharmaceutical

Daniel Bikle | Pharmacogenomics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daniel Bikle, University of California San Francisoco, United States

Dr. Daniel Bikle 🧬 is a distinguished physician-scientist specializing in endocrinology and bone metabolism. He earned his A.B. magna cum laude from Harvard 🎓 and M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania 🏥, followed by a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Currently a Professor of Medicine and Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco 🌉, he has held key research and clinical roles since the 1970s. Dr. Bikle is renowned for his groundbreaking work on vitamin D and bone health ☀️🦴. He has received numerous awards 🏆 and serves on editorial boards and international scientific committees worldwide 🌍.

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Education

Dr. Daniel Bikle’s impressive academic journey began at Harvard University 🎓, where he earned his A.B. magna cum laude in Biochemical Sciences in 1965. He then pursued his medical degree (M.D.) at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 🏥, graduating in 1969. Following medical school, he completed an internship and residency at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston 🏨 from 1969 to 1971, gaining valuable clinical experience. Dr. Bikle deepened his scientific expertise by earning a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Pennsylvania in 1974 🔬, laying a strong foundation for his distinguished career in medicine and research.

Awards

Dr. Daniel Bikle has received numerous prestigious honors throughout his career 🏅. Starting with the Harvard Honorary Scholarship 🎓 in 1961 and multiple National Science Foundation Fellowships 🔬 during the 1960s, he earned several prizes at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, including the Henderson Memorial Prize 🏆 and Horatio C. Wood Prize in Pharmacology 💊. He was awarded fellowships by NIH and professional societies such as the American College of Physicians and Molecular Medicine 🩺. His later accolades include the Boy Frame Award 🦴 in 2007 and the Louis V Avioli Founders Award in 2016, recognizing his excellence in bone and mineral research.

Research Focus

Dr. Daniel Bikle’s research primarily focuses on vitamin D biology, its metabolism, and its critical role in bone health, skin physiology, and immune function 🦴☀️🧬. His extensive work explores vitamin D receptor actions, calcium signaling, and their impact on processes like wound healing and stem cell behavior 🩹🧪. He investigates vitamin D’s role in diseases such as long COVID and lymphoma, and how it influences cellular differentiation and mineral metabolism 🦠💉. Dr. Bikle also studies the molecular mechanisms of vitamin D in skin and bone, making his research essential for endocrinology, dermatology, and metabolic bone disease fields.

Publication Top Notes

Consensus Statement on Vitamin D Status Assessment and Supplementation: Whys, Whens, and Hows

The Role of the Vitamin D Receptor in the Epidermal Stem Cell Response to Wounding

Vitamin D and Long COVID: Is There a Role in Prevention or Treatment?

Mediator 1 ablation induces enamel-to-hair lineage conversion in mice through enhancer dynamics

Mediator 1 ablation induces enamel-to-hair lineage conversion through enhancer dynamics

Role of vitamin D and calcium signaling in epidermal wound healing

Ligand‐Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers

Decreased Calcium-Sensing Receptor Expression Controls Calcium Signaling and Cell-To-Cell Adhesion Defects in Aged Skin

Introduction: Special Issue on Vitamin D Dedicated to the Memory of Anthony W Norman

The Free Hormone Hypothesis: When, Why, and How to Measure the Free Hormone Levels to Assess Vitamin D, Thyroid, Sex Hormone, and Cortisol Status

Ablation of Ephrin B2 in Col2 Expressing Cells Delays Fracture Repair

Mario Leporace | Personalized Medicine | Best Innovation Award

Published on 03/05/202503/05/2025 by Top Pharmaceutical

Mario Leporace | Personalized Medicine | Best Innovation Award

Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace, Hospital and University, Italy

Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace is a distinguished Clinical Radiologist at the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theragnostics, “Mariano Santo” Hospital, Cosenza, Italy. With expertise in oncologic imaging, hybrid and molecular imaging, and cardiovascular radiology, he is renowned for his advanced diagnostic work using X-ray, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT. He holds a Master’s in Interventional Oncology and has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications. His professional journey spans top institutions in Rome and Cosenza, marking a career dedicated to innovation in radiology and nuclear medicine.

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Education

Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace 🎓 is a distinguished expert in interventional oncology and radiology. In 2022, he earned a Master’s Degree in Interventional Oncology from Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS in Rome, with a thesis on thermal ablation of bone metastases 🔥🦴. From 2001 to 2005, he completed his post-graduate certification in Radiology at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” 🏥, graduating cum laude with a thesis on hybrid imaging 🧠📸. He also obtained his Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the same university (1995–2001), graduating with top honors and a thesis in vascular imaging 🫀🧬.

Experience

Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace 🩺 has an extensive career in radiology and nuclear medicine, showcasing over two decades of dedicated medical service. Since October 2017, he has been serving in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theragnostics at “Mariano Santo” Hospital in Cosenza, Italy ⚛️🏥. From May 2016 to September 2017, he worked at the Department of Radiology, “Annunziata” Hospital 🏨. Earlier, from March 2006 to April 2016, he contributed to the European Hospital in Rome, and concurrently, from November 2005 to April 2016, served at the Aurelia Hospital in Rome 🏛️🔬, strengthening his clinical expertise across institutions.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace focuses his research on Thermal Ablation with Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) 🔬🧠. His work bridges medical physics and oncological applications, exploring non-invasive treatments that use focused ultrasound energy to thermally ablate tumors with MRI precision guidance 🎯. This technique offers cutting-edge therapeutic possibilities in fields such as oncology, neurology, and women’s health 🧬💡. Prof. Leporace’s contributions advance both the clinical outcomes and technological innovation of MRgFUS, making him a key figure in image-guided therapy, minimally invasive surgery, and cancer treatment research .

Publication Top Notes

The Thermal Ablation with MRgFUS: From Physics to Oncological Applications

Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh | Pharmacogenomics | Best Researcher Award

Published on 17/01/202518/01/2025 by Top Pharmaceutical

Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh | Pharmacogenomics | Best Researcher Award

Dr Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon

Dr. Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh 🇨🇲 is a seasoned economist with over eight years of experience in academia and research. He holds a PhD in International Economics from Bursa Uludag University, Turkey, and an MSc in Economics from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Lecturer at the Higher Institute of Management Studies and ISTGAC Maaron University Institute in Cameroon. His expertise includes macro & microeconometrics, sustainable finance, and Islamic economics. With multiple publications in high-impact journals, he actively researches green growth, climate neutrality, and financial development. Dr. Ndzembanteh is fluent in English and proficient in French.

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Educational Background

Dr. Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh is a distinguished economist with a strong academic background 📚. He earned his PhD in International Economics from Bursa Uludag University, Turkey, in September 2020 🎓. Prior to that, he completed his Master of Science in Economics at the International Islamic University of Malaysia in January 2015 🌍. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Yaoundé 2, Soa, Cameroon, in October 2009 📈. With expertise in economic research and analysis, Dr. Ndzembanteh continues to contribute to the field with valuable insights and global perspectives 🌎.

Award Achievements

Dr. Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh is dedicated to providing quality education to undergraduate students 🎓. He meticulously prepares lesson plans and lecture notes 📚 to ensure a structured and engaging learning experience. Additionally, he designs tutorial worksheets and exam papers ✍️ to assess students’ understanding effectively. Beyond teaching, he takes on essential administrative tasks 🏢, contributing to curriculum development to enhance academic programs. His commitment to academic excellence fosters a productive learning environment, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills for success. Through his efforts, he plays a vital role in shaping future professionals in his field 🌟.

Conferences And Seminars

Dr. Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh has made significant contributions to economic and environmental research. His study, The Role of Financial Development, Education, and Economic Growth on Environmental Quality in Cameroon (Istanbul Finance Conference, 2020), explores how financial progress and education influence environmental sustainability 🌱📈. Another key work, An Empirical Analysis of the Environmental Kuznets Curve: The Case of Cameroon (Uludağ University, 2019), examines the relationship between economic growth and environmental degradation 📊🌍. Additionally, his research on The Impact of Human Capital and Innovation Output on Economic Growth compares Malaysia and Turkey, highlighting the role of knowledge and creativity in economic progress 💡🚀.

Teaching and Mentorship

Dr. Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh has a wealth of teaching experience across various institutions, including the Higher Institute of Management Studies, ISTGAC Maaron University Institute, and UNITAR International University. 📚 He has taught a range of subjects such as macro and microeconomics, statistics, mathematical economics, and sustainable finance, inspiring students in the field of economics. 💡 His dedication to education extends beyond teaching, as he actively guides students in research, fostering the next generation of economists. 🧑‍🎓 Additionally, his contributions to curriculum development highlight his commitment to enhancing academic programs in economics.

Research Focus

Dr. Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh’s research focuses on the energy-environment nexus, economic growth, and development in sub-Saharan Africa. His studies address environmental economics, energy policy, financial development, trade openness, and foreign direct investment. He explores how these factors influence economic growth, environmental quality, and human capital. His work also examines the role of institutions in fostering sustainable development, innovation, and agricultural sector financing. 🌍📊💡📚💼🔋🌱

Publication Top Notes

Could industrialization and renewable energy enhance environmental sustainability: An empirical analysis for Sub-Saharan Africa?

Modeling the role of institutions on poverty and environmental sustainability: a panel analysis for British and French ex-colonies in Africa

Exploring the energy-environment growth nexus in francophone Africa in presence of institutions

The Role of Renewable Energy and Ecological Footprint on Economic Growth in Francophone African Countries in presence of Institutions

An Empirical Analysis of the Environmental Kuznets Curve: The Case of Cameroon

THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN CAMEROON

The role of financial development, human capital, and economic growth on environmental sustainability: an empirical analysis of Cameroon