YĒ’ng zhāng | Immunology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. YĒ’ng zhāng | ImmunologyĀ  | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr at Jilin University, China

Dr. Yong Zhang is an Associate Professor at the School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, China. He has been with Jilin University since 2010, progressing from a Post-Doc to Lecturer, and now, Associate Professor. Dr. Zhang earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University and had the opportunity to be a Visiting Ph.D. Student at the University of East Anglia, UK. His research focuses on pharmaceutical sciences and molecular biology, contributing significantly to fields like immunology, drug delivery systems, and vaccine development. Dr. Zhang has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, with notable works on immune responses and drug solubility enhancement.

 

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šŸŽ“ Education

PhD in Pharmacy (2003-2009) Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, CN Yong Zhang earned his PhD from the School of Pharmacy at Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, deepening his expertise in pharmaceutical sciences. Visiting PhD Student (2008-2009)
University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, GB During his PhD, Yong Zhang enriched his research experience at the University of East Anglia, focusing on advanced pharmaceutical studies.. BSc in Pharmacy (1998-2003) Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, CN
Yong Zhang completed his Bachelorā€™s degree in Pharmacy, laying the foundation for his future academic and professional pursuits in pharmaceutical sciences.

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ« Employment

Associate Professor (2017-Present) School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, CN Yong Zhang has been serving as an Associate Professor, contributing to the academic growth and research advancements in life sciences.. Lecturer (2012-2017) School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, CN Prior to his current role, Yong Zhang worked as a Lecturer, where he played a pivotal role in teaching and guiding students in life sciences. Post Doc (2010-2012) School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, CN Yong Zhang conducted postdoctoral research, focusing on cutting-edge life sciences projects and innovations.

šŸ“šĀ  Publications

  1. Heterologous Prime-Boost Immunization Strategies Using Varicella-Zoster Virus gE mRNA Vaccine and Adjuvanted Protein Subunit Vaccine Triggered Superior Cell Immune Response in Middle-Aged Mice
    • Authors: Dongdong Li, Lijun Bian, Lili Cui, Jingying Zhou, Gaotian Li, Xiaoyan Zhao, Liao Xing, Jiaxing Cui, Bo Sun, Chunlai Jiang, Wei Kong, Yong Zhang*, Yan Chen*
    • Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine
    • Publication Year: 2024
    • Volume: 19
    • Pages: 8029ā€“8042

 

  1. Immune Response of Inactivated Rabies Vaccine Inoculated via Intraperitoneal, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous and Needle-Free Injection Technology-Based Intradermal Routes in Mice
    • Authors: H Zhao, P Li, L Bian, W Zhang, C Jiang, Y Chen*, W Kong, Y Zhang*
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
    • Publication Year: 2023
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 17
    • Article ID: 13587

 

  1. Intramuscular Inoculation of AS02-Adjuvanted Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F Subunit Vaccine Shows Better Efficiency and Safety Than Subcutaneous Inoculation in BALB/c Mice
    • Authors: L Bian, Y Zheng, X Guo, D Li, J Zhou, L Jing, Y Chen, J Lu, K Zhang, C Jiang*, Y Zhang*, W Kong
    • Journal: Frontiers in Immunology
    • Publication Year: 2022
    • Volume: 13
    • Article ID: 938598

 

  1. Immune Response of C57BL/6J Mice to Herpes Zoster Subunit Vaccines Formulated with Nanoemulsion-Based and Liposome-Based Adjuvants
    • Authors: L He, B Sun, Y Guo, K Yan, D Liu, Y Zang, C Jiang*, Y Zhang*, W Kong
    • Journal: International Immunopharmacology
    • Publication Year: 2021
    • Volume: 101
    • Article ID: 108216

 

  1. Respiratory Syncytial Virus F Subunit Vaccine with AS02 Adjuvant Elicits Balanced, Robust Humoral and Cellular Immunity in BALB/c Mice
    • Authors: Y Zheng, L Bian, H Zhao, Y Liu, J Lu, D Liu, K Zhang, Y Song, Y Luo, C Jiang*, Yan Chen, Y Zhang*, W Kong
    • Journal: Frontiers in Immunology
    • Publication Year: 2020
    • Volume: 11
    • Article ID: 526965

 

  1. The Effect of Size, Dose, and Administration Route on Zein Nanoparticle Immunogenicity in BALB/c Mice
    • Authors: Li F, Chen Y, Liu S, Pan X, Liu Y, Zhao H, Yin X, Yu C, Kong W, Zhang Y*
    • Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine
    • Publication Year: 2019
    • Volume: 14
    • Pages: 9917-9928

Muhammad Khurram Tufail | Immunology | Young Scientist Award

Ā Dr. Muhammad Khurram Tufail | Immunology | Young Scientist Award

 

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Professional SummaryĀ šŸŒŸ

Experienced and self-motivated researcher with expertise in polymer synthesis and chemically stable solid electrolyte materials for next-generation all-solid-state Lithium batteries. Proven background in inorganic materials synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical testing, focused on enhancing the efficiency and safety of next-generation solid batteries (Li-S, Li-ion, LiSeS2). Collaborative team player with a track record of interdisciplinary collaborations, including the use of machine learning (ML) approaches and basic theoretical calculations by DFT.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

 

šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry (July, 2021): Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China. Specialization: Electrochemistry, Grade: A. Thesis Title: Design Air-stable Sulfide-based Superionic Conductors for All-solid-state Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. M.Phil. in Chemistry (Nov, 2016): H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry, ICCBS, University of Karachi, Pakistan. Specialization: Polymer Chemistry, Grade: A. Thesis Title: Synthesis and meticulous molecular characterization of amphiphilic block copolymer constituting PEO and PMMA. M.Sc. in Chemistry (Sept, 2013): The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Specialization: Analytical Chemistry, Grade: B.

šŸ’¼ Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher (Sept. 2021 ā€“ Present): College of Materials and Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China. Responsibilities: Working on the project “Development of solid electrolytes (Solid, oxides) for All-solid-state lithium batteries.” Designing research funding projects. Mentoring research fellows. Visiting Faculty Member (Jan. 2023 ā€“ June 2023): Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Responsibilities: Remotely teaching Materials and Chemistry courses (M.S, B.S). Co-mentoring research projects and MS Researchers.

šŸ† Awards/Achievements

Editorial board member, Science Journal of Chemistry. Associate Editor, Frontiers in Chemistry. Excellent student award, Beijing Institute of Technology, China (2020). Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) award, Chinese Government Scholarship Council (2016). PEEF scholarship award, Punjab Education Endowment Fund, Pakistan (2012).

šŸ”§ Organizational Skills

Project management (participated in NSFC project). Time management (meets deadlines consistently). Scheduling (organized desk with a paper-filing system). Task Analysis & Planning (effective organization of big tasks into small steps).

 

šŸ” Ph.D. Researcher (Sept. 2016 ā€“ June 2021)

Participated in NSFC Project on designing the interface between sulfide electrolyte and high specific energy cathode in all-solid-state lithium batteries. Developed mechanisms for air stability of sulfide solid electrolytes using ex-situ XRD, XPS, NMR, SEM. Implemented strategies to improve active mass utilization in all-solid-state batteries. Authored progress reports and publications for Research & Development grant.

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ”¬ Junior Research Fellow (Sept. 2014 ā€“ July 2016)

Worked on the synthesis and characterization of polymers using different polymerization techniques. Synthesized di-, tri-block copolymeric architectures via radical (ATRP) and ring-opening polymerization techniques. Developed comprehensive analytical methods for di, tri-block copolymers using GPC, SEC, and Advanced LCCC methods.

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Lecturer of Chemistry (CTI) – Oct. 2013 ā€“ Jun. 2014

Taught courses in Inorganic, Analytical, and Applied Chemistry. Served as Laboratory In-Charge.

 

šŸ–„ Digital Skills

  • Computational Chemistry.
  • Chemdraw3D.
  • Materials Studio.
  • Diamond.
  • VESTA.
  • Origin.
  • Microsoft Word.
  • Presentation designing skills.

šŸ’¼ Professional Skills

Interpretation of different NMR spectra (H, C, Li, and P). Operation and interpretation of XRD, XPS, Raman, SEM, and TEM. Practical experience on the electrochemical workstation and Battery performance machine. Trained in operating different chromatographic techniques such as HPLC, GPC, SEC, and Advanced LCCC. Interpretation of different mass spectrometry (EI, MALDI, TOP-SIMS).

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. “Synthesis of visible-light-responsive lanthanum-doped copper ferrite/graphitic carbon nitride composites for the photocatalytic degradation of toxic organic pollutants.”
    • Authors: Ahmed, Adeel, Rusul Alabada, Muhammad Usman, Asma A. Alothman, Muhammad Khurram Tufail*, Saikh Mohammad, and Zubair Ahmad.
    • Journal: Diamond and Related Materials 141 (2024): 110630.
    • Role: Corresponding Author.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 4.1
  2. “Designing efficient materials for high-performance organic solar cells: Detailed chemical space exploration, machine learning and virtual screening.”
    • Authors: Muhammad Khurram Tufail*, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Salahuddin Khan, Farooq Ahmad, Lucy W. Kiruri, Misbah Sehar Abbasi, and Ali Ahmad.
    • Journal: Chemical Physics Letters 834 (2024): 140974.
    • Role: Corresponding Author.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 2.8
  3. “Design of Solid Electrolytes with Fast Ion Transport: Computation-driven and Practical Approaches”.
    • Authors: Muhammad Khurram Tufail, Pengbo Zhai, Mengyang Jia, Ning Zhao*, Xiangxin Guo*.
    • Journal: Energy Materials Advances, (2023), 4,0015.
    • Role: First Author.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 12.9
  4. “Evaluation of Solid Electrolytes: Development of Conventional and Interdisciplinary Approaches”.
    • Authors: Muhammad Khurram Tufail, Pengbo Zhai, Waquar Khokar, Mengyang Jia, Ning Zhao*, Xiangxin Guo*.
    • Journal: Interdisciplinary Materials; (2023) 2.12112.
    • Role: First Author.
  5. “Combination of 3D current collectors and in situ polymerized electrolytes enabling high-mass-loading cathodes for solid-state lithium batteries”.
    • Authors: Qifu Sun, Muhammad Khurram Tufail, Wenkai Li, Ning Zhao, Zhijie Bi, Xiangxin Guo*.
    • Journal: Applied Physics Letters; (2023), 21390.
    • Role: Second Author.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 3.9
  6. “Insight into the key factors in high Li+ transference number composite electrolytes for solid lithium batteries”.
    • Authors: Mengyang Jia, Muhammad Khurram Tufail, Xiangxin Guo*.
    • Journal: ChemSusChem; (2023).
    • Role: Second Author.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 9.1
  7. “Chemistry Aspects and Designing Strategies of Flexible Materials for High-performance Flexible Lithium-Ion Batteries”.
    • Authors: Muhammad Khurram Tufail, Adeel Ahmed, Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Asif Nawaz, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Manzar Sohail, Tayyaba Najam, Mohammed M. Rahman.
    • Journal: The Chemical Records; (2023), 202300155.
    • Role: First Author.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 6.9
  8. “Selective capture of uranium and zirconium from strong HNO3 solution by ethenylphosphonic acid copolymerized polymer.”
    • Authors: Muhammad Hammad ul Haq,, Xu Zhang, Fengqi Zhang, Alemtsehay Tesfay Reda, Dongxiang Zhang, Muhammad Zahid, Muhammad Khurram Tufail et al.
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal 476 (2023): 146674.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 15.5
  9. “Synthesis of Electrical Conductive Metalā€Organic Frameworks for Electrochemical Applications.”
    • Authors: Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Syed, Muhammad Altaf Nazir, Azhar Mahmood, Manzar Sohail, Aziz ur Rehman, Muhammad Khurram Tufail, Tayyaba Najam et al.
    • Journal: The Chemical Record (2023): e202300141.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 6.9
  10. “Ansa-metallocene catalyst based on 3-phenyl and 4-methyl substituted: catalyst evaluation in conjugated and nonconjugated diene polymerization.”
    • Authors: Ali, Amjad, Muhammad Nadeem, Ahmad Naveed, Tariq Aziz, Muhammad Khurram Tufail, Jamile Mohammadi Moradian, Naushad Ahmad et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Polymer Research 30, no. 8 (2023): 318.
    • Impact Factor (I.F): 2.8

Andrea Mayado | Immunology | Women Researcher Award

Ā Dr. Andrea Mayado | Immunology | Women Researcher Award

 

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Professional Profile šŸŒŸ

I am Andrea Mayado Colino, a Spanish researcher with a strong background in pharmacy. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Salamanca in 2006, followed by a Master’s degree and Ph.D. at the Complutense University of Madrid in 2011. My doctoral thesis focused on the involvement of interleukin-1 beta in the preconditioning against neurotoxicity caused by 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in the rat brain. Throughout my Ph.D., I was awarded a 4-year “FormaciĆ³n de Profesorado Universitario (FPU)” fellowship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport. Currently, I am a member of the Mastocytosis research team and conduct my research at the Cancer Research Center. I completed my second post-doc at the University of Twente (The Netherlands) in 2018, specializing in early detection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma through liquid biopsy. I have actively participated in 18 competitive financing projects and have a prolific scientific production with 41 publications in top-tier international journals in biomedicine and pharmacology. My cumulative Impact Factor exceeds 330 in the last 5 years, and I hold an H index of 19.

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šŸ§ŖGeneral Quality Indicators of Scientific Research

Total Publications: 41, Publications in First Decile: 19, Publications in First Quartile: 12, First Author Publications: 6, Senior Author Publications: 2, Cumulative Impact Factor: 330.956, H Index: 19, Participation in 18 R&D Projects

Current Professional Situation

Employing Entity: Centro de InvestigaciĆ³n BiomĆ©dica en Red: CĆ”ncer, Professional Category: Investigador posdoctoral (Postdoctoral Researcher), Start Date: 06/04/2023, Type of Contract: Permanent Employment Contract, Dedication Regime: Full Time

Previous Positions and Activities

  • Various postdoctoral positions in prestigious research institutions.
  • Research tasks focused on cellular biology, proteomics, hematological oncology, and systemic mastocytosis.

Education

  • Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, University of Salamanca (2006)
  • Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Human Therapeutics, Complutense University of Madrid (2011)

Teaching Experience

  • Practical courses in Immunology and Pharmacology, University of Salamanca.

Other Activities

Membership in the Spanish Network of Mastocytosis (REMA) and the European Competence Network on Mastocytosis. Participation in various research and biomedical information courses. šŸŒ

Scientific or Technological Activities – R&D Projects

Project: Modulation of the immune response in systemic mastocytosis: role of the cell microenvironment and potential association with the clinical evolution of the disease (PI19/01166) Entity: Proyectos de InvestigaciĆ³n en Salud (AES 2019). Modalidad proyectos en salud. Centro de InvestigaciĆ³n del CĆ”ncer City: Salamanca, Castile and LeĆ³n, Spain Principal Investigator: GarcĆ­a-Montero AC Number of Researchers: 5 Type of Participation: Team member Project: Minimally-invasive blood-based diagnostic tools for early detection of pancreatic cancer. DetecciĆ³n de cĆ©lulas circulantes tumorales en muestras de biopsia lĆ­quida como herramienta diagnĆ³stica del adenocarcinoma ductal de pĆ”ncreas GRS 2041/A/19 Entity: Gerencia Regional de Salud. Junta de Castilla y LeĆ³n. City: Salamanca, Castile and LeĆ³n, Spain Principal Investigator: MuƱoz-Bellvis L Number of Researchers: 9 Type of Participation: Team member Start-End Date: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020 Project: DiseƱo y validaciĆ³n de un algoritmo genĆ©tico para predecir la transformaciĆ³n maligna de mastocitosis indolentes a formas agresivas y otras hemopatĆ­as malignas. Design and validation of a genetic algorithm to predict malignant transformation from indolent forms to aggressive forms of systemic mastocytosis. Entity: Proyectos de InvestigaciĆ³n en Salud. Instituto de Salud Carlos. Centro de InvestigaciĆ³n del CĆ”ncer. Institute of Health Carlos III. Cancer Research Institute. Type of Participation: Team member Start-End Date: 2016 – 31/12/2018