Terin Adali | Tissue Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Terin Adali | Tissue Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Faculty of Medicine at  Girne American University | Cyprus

Prof. Dr. Terin Adalı is a leading scholar in biomedical engineering whose scientific contributions span biomaterials, tissue engineering, drug delivery, biosensors, and polymer science, supported by a Scopus record of 392 citations, 25 documents, and an h-index of 12. Her research focuses on the synthesis, modification, and biocompatibility assessment of natural and synthetic polymers-including silk fibroin, chitosan, polyethylene glycol derivatives, and gellan gum-based systems-for regenerative medicine and therapeutic applications. She has extensively explored silk fibroin as a non-thrombogenic biomaterial, developing advanced hydrogels, injectable matrices, and composite scaffolds with applications in cartilage regeneration, ocular therapy, and sustained drug release. Her studies on PEG–DNA complexes, nanoparticle-encapsulated anticancer agents, and antibiotic-loaded biomaterials have contributed to improved targeted delivery and enhanced cellular outcomes. She has also developed polymer-based electrochemical biosensors for disease detection and micro/nanoparticles for biomedical imaging and cancer therapy. Her publications in high-impact journals demonstrate excellence in material characterization, spectroscopic analysis, cell viability assays, hemocompatibility studies, and the integration of AI-driven modeling techniques for medical diagnostics. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of scaffold–cell interactions, natural polymer reinforcement, and biodegradable material performance under physiological conditions. Her recent work includes advanced hydrogels for macular degeneration treatment and predictive models for osteoporosis using CT/MRI-based deep learning. Through her extensive scientific output, interdisciplinary collaborations, and role in shaping biomedical materials research, Prof. Dr. Terin Adalı has established a strong international presence and continues to advance innovative biomaterial technologies with impactful clinical potential.

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Featured Publications

Adali, T., Kalkan, R., & Karimizarandi, L. (2019). The chondrocyte cell proliferation of a chitosan/silk fibroin/egg shell membrane hydrogels. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 124, 541–547. (Cited by: 50)

Adalı, T., & Uncu, M. (2016). Silk fibroin as a non-thrombogenic biomaterial. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 90, 11–19. (Cited by: 50)

Yilmaz, E., Adali, T., Yilmaz, O., & Bengisu, M. (2007). Grafting of poly(triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) onto chitosan by ceric ion initiation. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 67(1), 10–18. (Cited by: 43)

Bahramzadeh, E., Yilmaz, E., & Adali, T. (2019). Chitosan-graft-poly(N-hydroxy ethyl acrylamide) copolymers: Synthesis, characterization and preliminary blood compatibility in vitro. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 123, 1257–1266. (Cited by: 40)

Adali, T., & Yilmaz, E. (2009). Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility studies on chitosan-graft-poly(EGDMA). Carbohydrate Polymers, 77(1), 136–141. (Cited by: 40)

 

Eugenia Messina | Cell Factory | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eugenia Messina | Cell Factory | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at University of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy

Dr. Eugenia Messina, a Research Fellow at the University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Italy, specializes in industrial and environmental biotechnology with a focus on metabolic engineering of yeasts for sustainable bio-based production. Her research primarily explores the genetic and biochemical modification of Yarrowia lipolytica, aiming to optimize microbial systems for the bioconversion of plastic waste into valuable biochemicals. Dr. Messina’s scientific trajectory reflects strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning biochemistry, molecular genetics, and microbial biotechnology. She has collaborated with renowned research institutions such as INRAE (France) and has actively participated in EU-funded projects promoting circular economy models through biological innovation. Her publication record includes notable contributions to Bioresource Technology, Microbial Cell Factories, and Metabolic Engineering, focusing on mitochondrial transport mechanisms, fatty acid biosynthesis, and microbial platform development. She holds 8 Scopus-indexed publications, 110 citations, and an h-index of 6, underscoring her growing academic influence. Dr. Messina is also a co-inventor on a European patent related to metabolic engineering for isocitric acid production, highlighting her translational research impact. Her excellence has been recognized with the HERITAGE 2024 Award and multiple honors from scientific societies. By integrating molecular biology and sustainable bioprocessing, Dr. Messina’s work contributes significantly to advancing green biotechnology and industrial bioengineering, making her an outstanding nominee for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Messina, E., Lazar, Z., Barile, S., Moroz, P., Scarcia, P., Antonacci, Y., Fosso, B., Palmieri, L., Pisano, I., & Agrimi, G. (2026). Acetate co-feeding increases ethylene glycol assimilation and glycolic acid production in Yarrowia lipolytica. Bioresource Technology.

Castellani, S., Iaconisi, G. N., Tripaldi, F., Porcelli, V., Trapani, A., Messina, E., Guerra, L., Di Franco, C., Maruccio, G., Monteduro, A. G., Corbo, F., Di Gioia, S., & Trapani, G. (2024). Dopamine and Citicoline-Co-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as multifunctional nanomedicines for Parkinson’s disease treatment by intranasal administration. Pharmaceutics.

Di Noia, M. A., Ocheja, O. B., Scarcia, P., Pisano, I., Messina, E., Agrimi, G., Palmieri, L., & Guaragnella, N. (2024). Lack of mitochondrial DNA provides metabolic advantage in yeast osmoadaptation. Biomolecules

Khozov, A. A., Bubnov, D. M., Plisov, E. D., Vybornaya, T. V., Yuzbashev, T. V., Agrimi, G., Messina, E., Stepanova, A. A., Kudina, M. D., Alekseeva, N. V., & Netrusov, A. I. (2023). A study on L-threonine and L-serine uptake in Escherichia coli K-12. Frontiers in Microbiology.

Yuzbasheva, E. Y., Scarcia, P., Yuzbashev, T. V., Messina, E., Kosikhina, I. M., Palmieri, L., Shutov, A. V., Taratynova, M. O., Amaro, R. L., & Palmieri, F. (2021). Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for the selective and high-level production of isocitric acid through manipulation of mitochondrial dicarboxylate–tricarboxylate carriers. Metabolic Engineering.