Dr. Sonia M R Oliveira | Infectious diseases | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sonia M R Oliveira | Infectious diseases | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sonia M R Oliveira, Catholic University of Portugal – Dental Medicine Faculty and CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, Portugal

Dr. Sonia M. R. Oliveira is a distinguished researcher at the Catholic University of Portugal’s Dental Medicine Faculty and CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials. Her work focuses on the intersection of dental medicine and advanced materials, contributing significantly to both fields through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Ā Academic Background

Dr. Sonia M. R. Oliveira is a distinguished academic with a diverse teaching portfolio. Currently, she teaches Histology & Embryology for the Integrated Masterā€™s in Dental Medicine and Undergraduate Degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Viseu, University Catholic Portuguese (2023/2024). She also teaches Histology and Documentation and Scientific Information for the Masterā€™s in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra, Cambodia. Her past teaching includes Microbiology for the Masterā€™s in Medical Biology and ā€œReproduction and Cancerā€ for the BSc in Biomedical Sciences at UAveiro, Portugal. Dr. Oliveira has previously taught Biochemistry, Genetics, Anatomy, and Histology & Microscopy at The University of Newcastle, Australia, and has contributed to specialized courses on obesity, diabetes, and reproductive health in Brazil and Portugal.

EducationĀ 

Dr. Sonia M. R. Oliveira has an extensive academic background with significant achievements in various fields. She completed her postdoctoral research in Materials Science and Bioengineering at the Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, from 2018 to 2019. Her doctoral studies began in Biological Sciences and were completed in Human Physiology at the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Australia (2014-2018). Prior to that, she earned her MSc in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Portugal (2008-2010). Dr. Oliveira’s academic journey began with a BA Sci Hons in Biology at the same institution (2004-2008).

Professional History

Dr. Sonia M. R. Oliveira has held a range of academic and research positions across multiple institutions. In 2023, she served as an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universidade CatĆ³lica Portuguesa, and an Adjunct Lecturer at UCSI, Malaysia. Additionally, she lectured on Masterā€™s programs at the University of Puthisastra, Cambodia. Her previous roles include being a Postdoc Researcher on the SENSECOR project at CESAM and a Lecturer at UNIFIPA. From 2019 to 2021, she conducted research at CICECO ā€“ Aveiro Institute of Materials and HMRI, and she was a Casual Lecturer at various institutions, including the University of Newcastle and the University of Aveiro.

Awards and Distinctions

Dr. Sonia M. R. Oliveira has been recognized for her pedagogical innovation with the award at UA 2023 for her project ā€œArt as a Strategy in Biomedical Sciences Education: New Horizons with Artificial Intelligence.ā€ She was also a recipient of the prestigious UNIPRS & UNIRSC RHD scholarships during her studies in Australia (2011-2017). Additionally, she earned the Competitive Oozoa Award (2nd place) from the Society of Reproductive Biology for her research on ā€œCDC14B Role in Male Meiosis,ā€ presented at their conference in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia in August 2012.
Top Note Publications

Sangkanu, S., Siyadatpanah, A., Norouzi, R., Sakolnapa, M., & Nissapatorn, V. (2024). Efficacy of propolis extract and eye drop solutions to suppress encystation and excystation of Acanthamoeba triangularis WU19001-T4 genotype. PeerJ, 12(4), e16937.

Esfanjani, S.M., Maleki, L.A., Nami, S., Ahmadpour, E., & Micić, J. (2023). Induction of TLR5, IRAK1, and NF-ĪŗB expression by Trichomonas vaginalis in cervical cancer cell (HeLa) and normal human vaginal epithelial cell (HVECs) lines. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 17(8), 1160ā€“1167.

Ramezanzadeh, S., Barzegar, G., Osquee, H.O., de Lourdes Pereira, M., & Ahmadpour, E. (2023). Microscopic and molecular identification of Cyclospora cayetanensis and Cystoisospora belli in HIV-infected people in Tabriz, Northwest of Iran. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 8(7), 368.

Hatam-Nahavandi, K., Carmena, D., Rezaeian, M., Pereira, M.D.L., & Ahmadpour, E. (2023). Gastrointestinal parasites of domestic mammalian hosts in Southeastern Iran. Veterinary Sciences, 10(4), 261.

Gautam, D., Dolma, K.G., Khandelwal, B., Saravanabhavan, S.S., & Nissapatorn, V. (2023). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ocimum sanctum Linn. and its antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. PeerJ, 11, e15590.

Sama-ae, I., Sangkanu, S., Siyadatpanah, A., Dolma, K.G., & Nissapatorn, V. (2023). Targeting Acanthamoeba proteins interaction with flavonoids of propolis extract by in vitro and in silico studies for promising therapeutic effects. F1000Research, 11, 1274.

Rodrigues Oliveira, S.M., Rebocho, A., Ahmadpour, E., Nissapatorn, V., & de Lourdes Pereira, M. (2023). Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A review on advances and challenges in creating insulin-producing devices. Micromachines, 14(1), 151.

Sangkanu, S., Paul, A.K., Chuprom, J., Kayesth, S., & Nissapatorn, V. (2023). Conserved candidate antigens and nanoparticles to develop a vaccine against Giardia intestinalis. Vaccines, 11(1), 96.

Chuprom, J., Sangkanu, S., Mitsuwan, W., Oliveira, S.M.R., & Nissapatorn, V. (2022). Anti-Acanthamoeba activity of a semi-synthetic mangostin derivative and its ability in removal of Acanthamoeba triangularis WU19001 on contact lens. PeerJ, 10, e14468.

Gupta, M., Wahi, A., Sharma, P., Rahmatullah, M., & Nissapatorn, V. (2022). Recent advances in cancer vaccines: Challenges, achievements, and futuristic prospects. Vaccines, 10(12), 2011.

Mavis Boakye-Yiadom | clinical research | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mavis Boakye-Yiadom | clinical research | Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr. Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Ghana

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A dedicated herbal medicine practitioner and researcher with extensive experience in clinical pharmacology and traditional medicine. Holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, focusing on psychometric measures of dyspepsia patients. Also, possesses an M.Sc. in Chinese Materia Medica and a B.Sc. in Herbal Medicine. Currently, serving as Resident Medical Herbalist and Head of Department at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research, with a track record of regulatory and teaching roles. Actively contributes to advisory committees and holds memberships in various professional bodies, demonstrating a commitment to advancing herbal medicine and healthcare quality.

 

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Educational Qualification šŸŽ“

Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Pharmacology)Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (08/2015 – 09/2021)Research focus: Psychometric measures of patients presenting with Dyspepsia at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research Clinic, Mampong-Akuapem, Eastern Region, Ghana Masters in Chinese Materia Medica (Natural Product Chemistry)Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China (09/2009 – 06/2012)Research focus: Isolation of chemical constituents and rapid profiling of PhGs from the rhizomes of Cistanche deserticola Y. C. Ma based on modern analytical chemistry methods Bachelor of Science (Honors) Herbal Medicine Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (08/2001 – 06/2005)Research focus: Management of Infertility in Agrata Herbal Centre Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, Elective ScienceSt. Louis Secondary School, Kumasi, Ghana (09/1997 – 12/2000)Primary and Junior Secondary School, Basic Education Certificate Examination Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (09/1988 – 08/1997)

Work Experience šŸ’¼

Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana (02/2013 – Present)Resident Medical Herbalist and ResearcherHead of Department, Clinical Research Department (since 2015)University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana (09/2018 – 09/2021)Part-time Lecturer in Traditional Medicine for Third Year Physician Assistant studentsSt. Luke Natural Health Clinic, Tema, Ghana (10/2008 – 08/2009)Resident Medical HerbalistTraditional Medicine Practice Council, Ministry of Health, Accra, Ghana (01/2008 – 10/2008)Regulatory OfficerFood and Drugs Board, Accra, Ghana (04/2007 – 12/2007)Regulatory OfficerTetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana (11/2006 – 04/2007)Intern Medical HerbalistCentre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana (09/2005 – 09/2006)Intern Medical HerbalistAgrata Natural Health Centre, Kumasi, Ghana (05/2005)Student Medical Herbalist (Attachment)J. H Herbal Centre, Kumasi, Ghana (05/2002)Student Medical Herbalist (Attachment)

Advisory Committees šŸ¤

Technical Advisory Committee, Clinical Trials of the Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana (Member)Technical Advisory Support in Traditional Medicine, West African Health Organisation (Member)Technical Advisory Support in Healthcare Quality, West African Health Organisation (Member)Research Committee of the Ministry of Health, Ghana (Member)Curriculum Review Committee on Master of Science degree in Medicinal Plant Research and Drug Development programme at Pan African University for Life and Earth Sciences Institute, Nigeria (Member)Review of Antimalarial Medicine Policy, National Malaria Control Programme, Ghana (Member)Technical Working Group to review monographs on medicinal plants (Member)Review of malaria case management guideline document (Member)Malaria Elimination Think Tank Workshop (Member)

Awards and Group Memberships šŸ†

Member: Centre for Plant Medicineā€™s Oku Ampofoā€™s Conference Planning Committee (2023)Member: Centre for Plant Medicineā€™s Oku Ampofoā€™s Conference Reviewers Committee (2023)Member: Centre for Plant Medicine Research Risk Management Committee (2023)Member: Ad Hoc committee for the establishment of a Centre for Plant Medicine Research Herbal Clinic in Accra and other parts of the countryMember: GSDF proposal and implementation Committee (2023)Member: Centre for Plant Medicineā€™s Oku Ampofoā€™s Conference Science Committee (2022)Member: Communication Committee of the Centre for Plant Medicine ResearchMember: 45th Anniversary Planning Committee, Centre for Plant Medicine ResearchMember: Quality Manual Development Committee, Centre for plant Medicine ResearchMember: Research Policy Committee, Centre for Plant Medicine ResearchJudge-Science fair 2011, Tianjin International School, TianjinWinner-2009 Chinese Competition for foreign students in Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Member/Secretary ā€“ Planning Committee for the 6th Traditional Medicine Day/9th Ghana Traditional Medicine Week Celebration.Member/Ex-General Secretary: Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

 

Wang, T., An, Y., Zhao, C., Han, L., Boakye-Yiadom, M., Wang, W., & Zhang, Y. (2011). Regulation effects of Crataegus pinnatifida leaf on glucose and lipids metabolism. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 59(9), 4987ā€“4994.

 

Han, L., Boakye-Yiadom, M., Liu, E., Zhang, Y., Li, W., Song, X., Fu, F., & Gao, X. (2012). Structural characterisation and identification of phenylethanoid glycosides from Cistanches deserticola Y.C. Ma by UHPLC/ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. Phytochemical Analysis: PCA, 23(6), 668ā€“676.

 

Han, L., Ji, L., Boakye-Yiadom, M., Li, W., Song, X., & Gao, X. (2012). Preparative isolation and purification of four compounds from Cistanches deserticola Y.C. Ma by high-speed counter-current chromatography. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 17(7), 8276ā€“8284.

 

Han, L., Boakye-Yiadom, M., Zhang, Y., Zhang, P., Liu, E., Wang, T., & Gao, X. (2014). Separation and purification of two isomeric saponins from Albiziae cortex by High-Speed Counter-Current Chromatography and Preparative High-Performance Liquid Chromatography. Separation Science and Technology, 49(4), 594-600.

 

Thomford, K. P., Edoh, D. A., Thomford, A. K., Boakye- Yiadom, M., Yirenkyi, A., Attuah. K., & Appiah, A. A. (2014). Effectiveness of the combination of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta and Clausena anisata in uncomplicated malaria. International Journal of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(12), 1367-1370.

 

Boakye-Yiadom, M., Han, L., Li, W., Zhang, Y., Liu, E., Song, X., & Wang, T. (2016). Chemical Constituents from the stems of Cistanche deserticola. Chinese Herbal Medicines, 8(3), 293-296.

 

Boakye-Yiadom, M., Offei-Abrokwa, D., Sapaty, C., Yeboah, R., & Ocloo, A. (2016). Retrospective study on Mist Diodia, as an antihypertensive. Journal of Natural Science Research, 6(24).

 

Antwi, S., Asiedu-Larbi, J., Martey, O., Quasie, O., Boakye-Yiadom, M., Ayertey, F., Yeboah, R., Sapaty, C. A., Offei-Abrokwa, D., Oduro-Mensah, D., Kumatia, E. K., & Ocloo, A. (2019). Safety and Effectiveness of Mist Antiaris, a Herbal Preparation for Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy. BioMed Research International, 2019, 2607872.