Ayesha Saeed | Immunology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Ayesha Saeed | Immunology | Editorial Board Member

Public Health Officer at Foundation University Islamabad | Pakistan

Dr. Ayesha Saeed is an accomplished researcher in microbiology, probiotics, molecular biotechnology, and microbial genomics, with a proven record of scientific contributions reflected by 123 citations, 10 peer-reviewed documents, and an h-index of 5 on Scopus. Her research spans probiotic strain isolation, antimicrobial profiling, microbial genomics, biosafety, and host–microbe interactions, particularly focusing on bacteria isolated from human milk and fermented foods. Dr. Saeed has authored impactful publications on CRISPR-Cas systems, bacterial genome engineering, antimicrobial resistance patterns, microbial diversity, and immunomodulatory responses in human cell lines. She has demonstrated strong expertise in next-generation sequencing analysis, bacterial whole-genome sequencing, RNA-Seq analytics, computational drug design, phylogenetic interpretation, and bioinformatics-driven molecular characterization. Her work also highlights the therapeutic potential of microbial metabolites, probiotic biosurfactants, and beneficial strains such as Streptococcus lactarius, S. salivarius, and Lactobacillus crispatus. Her research collaborations have contributed to understanding the role of probiotics in immune modulation, chemokine regulation, and antimicrobial resistance patterns in clinical and community settings. She has published influential papers in international journals including Gene Reports, PLoS One, Cytokine, Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre, and BioMed Research International, strengthening her standing in microbial biotechnology. With extensive experience in microbiological, molecular, and computational techniques, as well as peer-review involvement for several reputable journals, Dr. Saeed demonstrates strong scientific leadership, editorial insight, and multidisciplinary expertise. Her consistent research output, analytical proficiency, and contributions to advancing probiotic biotechnology and microbial science make her highly suitable for the Editorial Board Member position.

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Featured Publications

Fariq, A., & Saeed, A. (2016). Production and biomedical applications of probiotic biosurfactants. Current Microbiology. (Cited by: 60)

Malik, S. S., Saeed, A., Baig, M., Asif, N., Masood, N., & Yasmin, A. (2018). Anticarcinogenecity of microbiota and probiotics in breast cancer. International Journal of Food Properties. (Cited by: 53)

Saeed, A., Yasmin, A., Baig, M., Khan, K., Heyat, M. B. B., Akhtar, F., Batool, Z., & Ahmad, I. (2023). Isolation and characterization of Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactococcus lactis, and Carnobacterium divergens as potential probiotic bacteria from fermented black and green olives. BioMed Research International. (Cited by: 16)

Saeed, A., Ali, H., Yasmin, A., Baig, M., Ullah, A., Kazmi, A., Ahmed, M. A., & Hussain, S. (2023). Unveiling the antibiotic susceptibility and antimicrobial potential of bacteria from human breast milk of Pakistani women: An exploratory study. BioMed Research International. (Cited by: 12)

Saeed, A., Yasmin, A., Baig, M., Ahmed, M. A., & Farooqi, Z. R. (2023). Streptococcus lactarius MB622 and Streptococcus salivarius MB620 isolated from human milk reduce chemokine IL-8 production in response to TNF-α in Caco-2 cell line: An exploratory study. Cytokine. (Cited by: 11)

 

Nadia Hadiji | Virology and Vaccine Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nadia Hadiji | Virology and Vaccine Science | Best Researcher Award

PhD Doctor at Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Tunisia

Nadia Hadiji-Abbes is a dedicated Tunisian researcher specializing in molecular and cellular biology, with an impressive career rooted in academic research, biotechnology, and applied sciences. She has contributed significantly to genetic studies, protein expression, and bioprocess development while also expanding her expertise into bioinformatics and bioethics. Her work reflects a commitment to translating scientific insights into practical applications, notably in virology and therapeutic protein production, marking her as an active figure within the biotechnology community.

Profile

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Education

Nadia pursued her academic journey entirely at the Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, Tunisia. She earned her Doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology between 2006 and 2012, preceded by a Master’s degree in the same field, awarded with high honors in 2004. Her foundational training includes a Maîtrise in Life Sciences completed in 2002, a University Diploma in Scientific Studies in 2000, and a Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences in 1998. Throughout her studies, she complemented her education with specialized training in bioinformatics, confocal microscopy, bioethics, biosafety, patent writing, and advanced biotechnological tools.

Experience

Nadia’s professional experience spans rigorous laboratory research and extensive pedagogical contributions. She undertook various internships in human genetics, molecular genetics of eukaryotes, and bioprocesses, and has served in research units focusing on cancer genetics and therapeutic proteins at the Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax. Her teaching experience covers several years of practical courses in biochemical engineering, fermentation technology, industrial microbiology, and medical microbiology at notable Tunisian institutions. She has also supervised numerous student research projects, demonstrating her dedication to knowledge transfer and scientific mentorship.

Research Interest

Her research interests revolve around microbiology, bioprocesses, protein extraction and purification, gene expression in yeast systems, and the genetic engineering of hepatitis B virus proteins. She has also explored environmental biotechnology through work on membrane bioreactors for industrial effluent treatment. More recently, her interests have expanded to post-doctoral studies in therapeutic protein valorization and natural product applications in cosmetics. Her work integrates bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis and structural modeling, bridging experimental biology with computational techniques.

Award

Nadia’s contributions have been recognized through competitive programs like the POST-DOC MOBIDOC grant (2013–2015), which allowed her to deepen her postdoctoral research within the Laboratory for the Valorization of Therapeutic Proteins and the cosmetic industry. Her involvement in various entrepreneurial training workshops reflects her commitment to bridging academia and industry, promoting innovation and knowledge valorization.

Publication

She has authored multiple publications in reputable journals. Selected works include:

  1. (2005) Large scale application of membrane bioreactor technology for the treatment and reuse of an anionic surfactant wastewater (Process Biochemistry 40) – cited for its environmental impact.
  2. (2009) Expression of HBsAg and preS2-S protein in different yeast-based systems: A comparative analysis (Protein Expression and Purification 66) – focusing on hepatitis B surface antigens.
  3. (2011) Yeasts as a Tool for Heterologous Gene Expression in Methods in Molecular Biology – highlighting yeast expression systems.
  4. (2013) Extraction by Alumina powder and purification of HBV-like M particles from recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain (Journal of Virological Methods 187) – presenting innovative purification techniques.
  5. (2013) Negative control glucose dependent mediated by the PreS2 region on the translation efficiency of the reporter Sh-bleomycin gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (FEMS Yeast Research) – exploring gene regulation.
  6. (2014) Characterisation of the C69R HBsAg variant: Effect on the recognition with anti-HBV antibodies and structure of Virus Like Particles (Archives of Virology) – advancing knowledge in virology and immunology.
  7. (2015) A novel BRCA2 in frame deletion in a Tunisian woman with early onset sporadic breast cancer (Pathologie Biologie) – contributing to cancer genetics research.

Conclusion

In sum, Nadia Hadiji-Abbes exemplifies the profile of an accomplished scientist whose multifaceted career blends high-level research, teaching, and applied innovations. From investigating the molecular mechanisms of hepatitis B virus proteins to optimizing bio-processes and mentoring future scientists, her journey reflects scientific rigor and societal engagement. Her ongoing work in therapeutic protein production and cosmetic applications underscores her forward-looking approach to biotechnology, positioning her as a valuable contributor to scientific advancement and community development.