Zerrin Kutlu | Molecular | Excellence in Research Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zerrin Kutlu | Molecular | Excellence in Research Award

Researcher at Ataturk University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zerrin Kutlu is a distinguished biochemist whose research excellence is demonstrated through her impactful contributions to oxidative stress biology, endoplasmic reticulum stress, inflammation, metabolic disorders, and therapeutic drug discovery. With 211 citations across 198 documents, 15 publications, and a Scopus h-index of 9, she has established a credible scientific footprint in translational biochemistry and experimental pharmacology. Her research spans ischemic heart injury, diabetes-related complications, sepsis-induced organ damage, ferroptosis, and antioxidant-based cytoprotective strategies. She has extensively studied avasopasem manganese (a SOD mimetic), ER-stress modulators, nanoformulations for wound healing, and bioactive natural compounds with therapeutic potential. Her experimental work includes the elucidation of molecular pathways such as unfolded protein response mechanisms, inflammatory cascades, prostaglandin receptor signaling, and oxidative injury biomarkers. She has authored SCI/SCI-Expanded articles and contributed multiple book chapters reflecting her sustained scientific productivity. Her involvement in dermocosmetic innovation and boron-based bioactive molecule development illustrates strong translational impact. Her research outputs demonstrate originality, advanced methodology, and significant biomedical relevance, solidifying her suitability for the Excellence in Research Award.

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Featured Publications

Dumlu, F. A., Aydin, T., Odabasoglu, F., Berktas, O. A., Kutlu, Z., Erol, H. S., … (2019). Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of jervine, a steroidal alkaloid from rhizomes of Veratrum album. Phytomedicine, 55, 191–199. (Cited by: 46)

Koc, K., Geyikoglu, F., Cakmak, O., Koca, A., Kutlu, Z., Aysin, F., Yilmaz, A., … (2021). The targets of β-sitosterol as a novel therapeutic against cardio-renal complications in acute renal ischemia/reperfusion damage. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, 394(3), 469–479. (Cited by: 44)

Karaoğlan, E. S., Albayrak, A., Kutlu, Z., & Bayır, Y. (2018). Gastroprotective and antioxidant effects of Eremurus spectabilis Bieb. methanol extract and its isolated component isoorientin on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer. Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 33, 609–618. (Cited by: 30)

Akpinar, E., Kutlu, Z., Kose, D., Aydin, P., Tavaci, T., Bayraktutan, Z., Yuksel, T. N., … (2022). Protective effects of idebenone against sepsis-induced acute lung damage. Journal of Investigative Surgery, 35(3), 560–568. (Cited by: 25)

Kutlu, Z., Celik, M., Bilen, A., Halıcı, Z., Yıldırım, S., Karabulut, S., Karakaya, S., … (2020). Effects of umbelliferone isolated from the Ferulago pauciradiata Boiss. & Heldr. plant on cecal ligation and puncture-induced sepsis model in rats. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 127, 110206. (Cited by: 21)

Ning Zhang | Molecular biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ning Zhang | Molecular Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Liaocheng university | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ning Zhang, a distinguished neuroscientist of Mongolian ethnicity, is a member of the Communist Party and currently focuses her research on neuroinflammatory immunity and myelin regeneration. She earned her doctoral degree in Neuroscience from Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover, Germany, in November 2015. Dr. Zhang’s research primarily investigates the regulatory mechanisms of neuroinflammation and immune responses in neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the processes of remyelination and neuronal repair. Her studies further explore the intricate interactions among glial cells in the central nervous system during both development and disease progression. She is also deeply engaged in identifying novel therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative conditions and developing bioactive interventions aimed at mitigating neuronal damage. Dr. Zhang has made substantial contributions to the field through her publications and scientific discoveries, advancing understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neural repair. Her work bridges fundamental neuroscience with translational approaches to improve clinical outcomes in neurodegenerative disorders. According to her Scopus profile, Dr. Zhang has authored 62 scientific documents, which have collectively garnered 868 citations across 667 publications, reflecting a significant impact in the global neuroscience community. She maintains an h-index of 19, demonstrating both the depth and influence of her research contributions in neuroinflammatory and regenerative neuroscience.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, N., et al. (2025). Ketogenic diet attenuates microglia-mediated neuroinflammation by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation via HDAC3 inhibition to activate mitophagy in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Food & Function. 3 citations

Zhang, N., et al. (2025). Exogenous ketogenic supplements can mitigate the susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease induced by chronic sleep deprivation: Emerging role of Sirt1 in ferroptosis. Food Science and Human Wellness. 0 citations

Zhang, N., et al. (2025). Cetirizine platinum(IV) complexes with antihistamine properties inhibit tumor metastasis by suppressing angiogenesis and boosting immunity. Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 3 citations

Zhang, N., et al. (2024). Dynamic effects of ketogenic diet on autophagy and cell cycle in a mouse model of CT26+ colon cancer. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 0 citations

Zhang, N., et al. (2024). Phase separation investigation of Axitinib in supersaturated solution. Crystals. 0 citations

Yu Fang | Molecular biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yu Fang | Molecular biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter | China

Dr. Yu Fang is a distinguished chemist whose research lies at the interface of materials chemistry and supramolecular science, particularly in the design and synthesis of Porous Coordination Cages (PCCs) and Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs). His work focuses on developing advanced porous materials for applications in catalysis, gas storage, molecular recognition, and energy conversion. Dr. Fang has made significant contributions to understanding host–guest chemistry, self-assembly mechanisms, and structure–property relationships in coordination materials. His innovative research has been widely recognized in leading journals such as Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Chemical Society Reviews. Through collaborative projects and pioneering insights, Dr. Fang’s studies have bridged molecular design and functional materials engineering, influencing both academic and industrial research in advanced materials. He has published extensively, contributing to the development of next-generation coordination architectures with tailored porosity and dynamic behavior for chemical and environmental applications. With 7132 citations and an h-index of 26 according to his Scopus profile, Dr. Fang’s scientific impact reflects both productivity and quality, positioning him as a leading figure in coordination chemistry and materials innovation.

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Featured Publications

Liang, Y., Yang, X., Wang, X., Guan, Z.-J., Xing, H., & Fang, Y. (2023). Nature Communications, 14, 5223.

Su, Z., Liu, K.-K., Xu, Y.-Q., Yan, B., Wang, S., Guan, Z.-J., Zou, Y., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(9), e202420945.

Peng, Y., Yuan, L., Liu, K.-K., Jin, S., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(12), e202423055.

Liang, Y., Xie, G., Liu, K.-K., Jin, M., Chen, Y., Yang, X., Guan, Z.-J., Xing, H., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(1), e202416884.

He, H.-H., Yuan, J.-P., Cai, P.-Y., Wang, K.-Y., Feng, L., Kirchon, A., Li, J., Zhang, L.-L., Zhou, H.-C., & Fang, Y. (2023). Journal of the American Chemical Society, 145, 17164–17175.

Fang, Y., Powell, J., Li, E., Wang, Q., Perry, Z., Kirchon, A., Yang, X., Xiao, Z., Zhu, C., Zhang, L., Huang, F., & Zhou, H.-C. (2019). Chemical Society Reviews, 48(17), 4707–4730.

Liang, Y., Li, E., Wang, K., Guan, Z.-J., He, H.-H., Zhang, L.-L., Zhou, H.-C., Huang, F., & Fang, Y. (2022). Chemical Society Reviews, 51, 8378–8405.

Na Ling | Molecular biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Na Ling | Molecular Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Harbin University of Commerce | China

Prof. Na Ling is a distinguished scholar and professor at the Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, with a robust academic foundation in biotechnology and marine biology, having earned advanced degrees from Anhui University of Science and Technology and Ocean University of China. Prof. Na Ling has held progressive academic positions from assistant professor to full professor, including serving as Deputy Director of the Institute of Marine Science and guiding graduate students in Chinese Medicine and Biology and Medicine. Prof. Na Ling’s research interests span marine biology, polysaccharide bioactivity, immunomodulation, cellular antioxidant mechanisms, microbial fouling, and environmental stress responses in microalgae, with a strong focus on the structural characterization, pharmacological activity, and application of natural products such as sea buckthorn and purple sweet potato polysaccharides. Prof. Na Ling has contributed extensively to high-impact journals, authoring over 24 documents and amassing 170 citations with an h-index of 8, demonstrating significant influence in marine biotechnology, pharmacology, and immunology. Prof. Na Ling has actiely participated in numerous national and provincial research projects, exploring areas such as microbial fouling and corrosion, gut-lung axis-based immunomodulation, and the development and industrialization of medicinal and edible marine products, reflecting a commitment to translational and applied science. Prof. Na Ling is also an esteemed member of multiple scientific societies, including the Algae Branch of the Society of Oceanology and Limnology of China, the Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of China, and serves as a project evaluation expert for the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province, highlighting a strong role in scientific governance and peer evaluation. Prof. Na Ling’s scholarly excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Heilongjiang Province Science and Technology Award and honors for outstanding contributions as a staff member in public institutions, underscoring a career marked by research innovation, mentorship, and scientific leadership. Prof. Na Ling continues to advance interdisciplinary research that bridges marine biology, biotechnology, and medicinal applications, fostering knowledge creation and practical solutions that impact both academia and industry, establishing Prof. Na Ling as a leading figure in the study of natural bioactive compounds and environmental microbiology.

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Featured Publications

Tian, H., Ling, N., Guo, C., Gao, M., Wang, Z., Liu, B., Sun, Y., Chen, Y., Ji, C., & Li, W. (2024). Immunostimulatory activity of sea buckthorn polysaccharides via TLR2/4-mediated MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways in vitro and in vivo. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 283(Pt 2), 137678.

Ling, N., Tian, H., Wang, Q., Gao, M., Xu, G., Sun, Y., Song, D., Li, W., & Ji, C. (2024). Advance in Hippophae rhamnoides polysaccharides: Extraction, structural characteristics, pharmacological activity, structure–activity relationship and application. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 270(Pt 2), 132420.

Guo, C., Ling, N., Tian, H., Wang, Z., Gao, M., Chen, Y., & Ji, C. (2025). Comprehensive review of extraction, purification, structural characteristics, pharmacological activities, structure–activity relationship and application of sea buckthorn protein and peptides. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 294, 139447.

Song, D., Niu, J., Zhang, Z., Sun, Z., Wang, D., Li, J., Yang, B., Ling, N., & Ji, C. (2024). Purple sweet potato polysaccharide exerting an anti-inflammatory effect via a TLR-mediated pathway by regulating polarization and inhibiting inflammasome activation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 72(4), 2165–2177.

Ling, N., Li, W., Xu, G., Qi, Z., Ji, C., Liu, X., Cui, D., & Sun, Y. (2021). Transcriptomic sequencing reveals the response of Dunaliella salina to copper stress via the increased photosynthesis and carbon metabolisms. Molecular Omics, 17(5), 769–782.

Gao, M., Ling, N., Tian, H., Guo, C., & Wang, Q. (2024). Toxicity, physiological response, and biosorption mechanism of Dunaliella salina to copper, lead, and cadmium. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, 1374275.

Ling, N., Li, H.-X., Guo, H.-S., Cao, X.-M., & Liu, X.-R. (2019). Physiological and biochemical responses of Dunaliella salina exposed to acrylamide. Biologia, 74(8), 1045–1053.