Liangqun Li | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Liangqun Li | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Natural Products Research Center of Guizhou Province | China

Dr. Liangqun Li is a distinguished researcher in natural products chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and functional natural product development, widely recognized for his contributions to the scientific understanding of bioactive plant compounds, particularly those derived from Guizhou’s characteristic botanical resources such as Rosa roxburghii. As a Researcher at the Guizhou Research Center for Natural Products, the National Key Laboratory of Efficacy Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Their Utilization, and the Institute of Functional Natural Products, he leads high-impact investigations into efficacy material basis, molecular pathways, and translational utilization of natural compounds. Dr. Li’s scholarly influence is reflected in his strong research metrics, with 293 citations from 275 citing documents, 35 published documents, and an h-index of 11, underscoring his growing global impact in the fields of natural products, phytochemistry, and medicinal biosciences. Before his current role, he completed a productive postdoctoral fellowship at the Key Laboratory of Plant Resources & Biotechnology, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, advancing the identification and functional analysis of key genes involved in pennogenin saponin biosynthesis in Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis. His earlier experience as an R&D Specialist at Yunnan Baiyao Group strengthened his expertise in pharmaceutical formulation, chemical generic drug development, innovative health-care products, and applied medicinal chemistry. Dr. Li earned his Doctor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry from the Kunming Institute of Botany in collaboration with Yunnan University, preceded by a Master of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Kunming Medical University and Haiyuan College. His scholarly contributions include significant publications such as Effects and formula optimization of Rosa roxburghii pomace substrate on the yield and volatile flavor compounds of Lentinula edodes, Therapeutic potential of Rosa roxburghii folium extract in insomnia treatment, Combined metabolite and transcriptomic profiling unveil a potential gene network involved in the triterpenoid metabolism of Rosa roxburghii, Acer truncatum seed oil and Rosa roxburghii juice submicron emulsion: preparation and its therapeutic potential in alleviating scopolamine-induced memory impairment in mice, Isolation, identification, phytochemical characterization and in vitro anti-inflammatory property of an endophytic Trametes versicolor CL-1 isolated from Rosa roxburghii, In vitro neurotrophic properties and structural characterization of a new polysaccharide LTC-1 from Pyrola corbieri Levl, Effect on hypoglycemic activity and UPLC-MS/MS profiling of Rosa roxburghii fruit fermented with Chinese traditional distiller’s yeast, Preparation and characterization of calcium-incorporated Rosa roxburghii Tratt and its efficacy on bone mineral density in rats, Microbial transformation of diosgenin to diosgenone by Wickerhamomyces anomalus JQ-1, and multiple works on asymmetric total synthesis of natural product derivatives including triptophenolide, triptolide, dichroanone, taiwaniaquinone H, brazilin, brazilein, and brazilide A. Through his integrated research combining metabolomics, transcriptomics, biosynthesis, phytochemistry, and innovative natural product engineering, Dr. Li continues to advance the scientific landscape of medicinal plants, contributing to novel therapeutic insights, biochemical pathway discovery, and the modernization of traditional medicinal resources.

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Featured Publications

Authors. (2025). Targeted discovery of oxygen-bridged sesquiterpenes from Cinnamomum migao by MS/MS-based molecular networking and their neuroprotective activities. Phytochemistry.

Authors. (2025). Iridoid constituents and anti-aging activity of Eucommiae Folium. Shipin Kexue Food Science.

Authors. (2025). Therapeutic potential of Rosa roxburghii folium extract in insomnia treatment: A comprehensive evaluation of behavioral and neurochemical effects in a PCPA-induced mouse model. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.

Shu-Rong Ban | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

Prof. Shu-Rong Ban | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

Shanxi Medical University | China

Prof. Shu-Rong Ban is a distinguished scholar in the field of medicinal chemistry with a solid academic foundation and a long-standing commitment to research, teaching, and scientific innovation. He began his academic journey at Tianjin Normal University, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree, and later pursued a combined master’s and doctoral program at Nankai University, successfully earning his doctorate. His professional career has been deeply rooted in the School of Pharmacy at Shanxi Medical University, where he advanced through the ranks from lecturer to associate professor and later professor, reflecting his dedication and contributions to the field. He also enriched his academic perspective through international exposure as a visiting scholar at McGill University in Canada and at the Beijing Institute of Technology, experiences that expanded his research horizons and fostered collaborative ties with leading researchers worldwide.Prof. Ban has been actively involved in academic leadership and professional service. He holds memberships and leadership positions in multiple professional organizations, including serving as a member of the Pharmacy Education Professional Committee of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association, director of the Shanxi Pharmaceutical Association, deputy director of its Academic Working Committee, and director of the Shanxi Chemical Society. His academic excellence has been recognized through honors such as the Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, the “Three Educations” Advanced Individual Award of Shanxi Medical University, and the Excellent Graduate Tutor distinction, reflecting both his research achievements and commitment to education.In teaching, Prof. Ban has played a key role in shaping pharmacy education, offering undergraduate courses such as Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Experiment, and Professional English, as well as postgraduate courses including Progress in Pharmacy, Introduction to the Frontier of Medicinal Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology. Notably, his course on Organic Chemistry was selected as a Shanxi Provincial First-Class Course, highlighting his innovation in teaching methodology and curriculum design.

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Featured Publications

Guo, L., Kang, S., Liu, J., Ma, Y., Tian, Y., Wang, B., Ma, S., Li, L., Yan, L., Zhang, C., & Liu, W., et al. (2024). Activatable near-infrared fluorescent/photoacoustic probe for rapid identification of β-lactam-resistant bacteria. Microchemical Journal.

Ge, R., Song, J., Cao, Z., Ban, S., Tang, L., & Li, Q. (2024). Discovery of 6-acylamino/sulfonamido benzoxazolone with IL-6 inhibitory activity as promising therapeutic agents for ulcerative colitis. Chemistry & Biodiversity.

Liu, J., Li, X., Xie, S., Ma, R., Wang, H., Ban, S., Zhang, C., & Guo, L. (2024). Fabricating a PDA-NOate@CuS coated NIR-activatable titanium implant to realize simultaneous antiinfection and osseointegration. New Journal of Chemistry.

Yao, J., Li, C., Feng, J., Wei, B., Xing, R., Ban, S., Tang, L., & Liu, B. (2024). Mn-doped CeO₂ nanorods for the colorimetric sensing of glutathione. ACS Applied Nano Materials.

Liu, Y., Fu, Z., Yang, C., Luo, M., Ban, S., & Wang, S. (2024). Rh(III)-catalyzed aminoalkylation of alkenes with diazo compounds toward functionalized isoindolinones. Chinese Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Meng, S., Cao, Z., Bai, H., Ge, R., Ban, S., Tang, L., & Li, Q. (2023). Antinociceptive action of 4-(5′-dimethylamino)-naphthalenesulfonyl-2(3H)-benzoxazolone (W3D) on animal models of pain via inhibitory effects on NO and iNOS. Natural Product Communications.

Li, G., Zhang, H., Zhang, G., Wei, B., Liu, B., Song, H., Li, Q., & Ban, S. (2023). Asymmetric synthesis of spiropyrazolone-fused dihydrofuran-naphthoquinones bearing contiguous stereocenters via a Michael addition/chlorination/nucleophilic substitution sequence. Journal of Organic Chemistry.