Marƭa Morales SuƔrez-Varela | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

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Ā Prof Dr.MarĆ­a Morales SuĆ”rez-Varela| Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Maria Manuela Morales Suarez-Varela is a distinguished Professor of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the University of Valencia, specializing in epidemiology and public health. Born on October 26, 1958, she holds extensive academic and research credentials, including a Scopus Author ID (7007145328) and ORCID ID (0000-0003-0785-1492). Since October 29, 2011, she has been serving as a CatedrƔtico at the Faculty of Pharmacy, where she directs theses and conducts significant research. Her expertise spans preventive medicine, public health, and food science, contributing to numerous publications and advancements in her field.

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  • Optimal allocation of distributed generations using hybrid technique with fuzzy logic controller radial distribution system
    • Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
    • Journal: SN Applied Sciences
    • Volume: 2
    • Issue: 2
    • Article: 191
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 48

 

  • Optimal allocation of multiple photo-voltaic and/or wind-turbine based distributed generations in radial distribution system using hybrid technique with fuzzy logic controller
    • Authors: RK Samala, K Mercy Rosalina
    • Journal: Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology
    • Volume: 16
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 101-113
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 15

 

  • Optimal DG sizing and siting in radial system using hybridization of GSA and Firefly algorithms
    • Author: RK Samala
    • Journal: Majlesi Journal of Energy Management
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: 1
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 15

 

  • Distributed generation allocation in distribution system using particle swarm optimization based ant-lion optimization
    • Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
    • Journal: International Journal of Control and Automation
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 414-426
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 9

 

  • Model Predictive Control for Modeling Human Gait Motions Assisted by Vicon Technology
    • Authors: VT Minh, M Tamre, V Musalimov, P Kovalenko, I Rubinshtein, RK Samala
    • Journal: Journal EuropĆ©en des SystĆØmes AutomatisĆ©s
    • Volume: 53
    • Issue: 5
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 6

 

  • Power loss reduction using distributed generation
    • Authors: R Samala, M Kotapuri
    • Journal: Modelling, Measurement and Control A
    • Volume: 91
    • Issue: 104
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 6

 

  • Distributed generation in distribution system for power quality enhancement
    • Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
    • Journal: International Journal of Engineering & Technology
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 24
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Multi distributed generation placement using ant-lion optimization
    • Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
    • Journal: European Journal of Electrical Engineering
    • Volume: 5
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 253-267
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Load flow analysis of a 9-bus system using BFSLF algorithm
    • Authors: GK Babu, RK Samala
    • Journal: International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering (IJECE)
    • Volume: 4
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Network and generator constrained economic dispatch using real and binary coded genetic algorithms
    • Authors: GK Babu, RK Samala
    • Journal: International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Advanced Engineering
    • Volume: 3
    • Pages: 1185-1192
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 4

Daniele Florio | Pharmaceutical science | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Daniele Florio | Pharmaceutical science | Young Scientist Award

Daniele Florio is a dedicated researcher in pharmaceutical sciences, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Naples Federico II. His doctoral work focuses on integrated molecular approaches targeting mutated Nucleophosmin 1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia, scheduled for completion in October 2024. Daniele brings extensive experience from his Marie Sklodowska-Curie secondment and voluntary internship, specializing in peptide synthesis, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopic techniques. With a strong publication record and active participation in international conferences, he contributes significantly to the fields of amyloid aggregation, chemical catalysis, and drug development, showcasing advanced skills in scientific research and analysis.

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šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Professional Experience

Tutoring Activities (Grant Type B) 2023-2024, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Provided supplementary teaching for Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry courses for Pharmacy and CTF degree students. Ph.D. Candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (XXXVII Cycle) 2021 ā€“ Present, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, PhD Project: Integrated molecular approaches targeting mutated Nucleophosmin 1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia., Scheduled PhD end: October 31, 2024. Secondee under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Action June 2022 ā€“ March 2023, Dublin, Ireland, Keladapharmachem, Participated in the GreenX4Drug (EU funded H2020 RISE project), focusing on developing novel asymmetric chemical catalysts for manufacturing high-value APIs and advanced intermediates.. Voluntary Internship Post-Degree 2018 ā€“ 2019, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Designed, synthesized, and characterized peptides, peptidomimetics, and small molecules using solid-phase and solution methodologies. Utilized mass spectrometry (ESI) for identifying synthetic compounds and applied analytical and preparative methodologies (HPLC) for their purification and characterization. Conducted structural and functional characterization of biomolecules through spectroscopic techniques (CD, Fluorescence, SPR, UV-Vis). Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco

šŸŽ“Education and Training

Biologist Board Examination February 7, 2022, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy Masterā€™s Degree in Biological Science (Molecular Diagnostics Field) July 12, 2021, Naples, Italy Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II Experimental Thesis: “Protein fragments of Nucleophosmin 1 as models of amyloids”, Supervisor: Prof. Antonello Merlino, Co-Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco,k Grade: 110/110. Bachelorā€™s Degree in Biological Science (Molecular Diagnostics Field) March 15, 2018, Naples, Italy Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II Experimental Thesis: “Amyloid-like aggregation of Nucleophosmin 1 regions related to Acute Myeloid Leukemia: spectroscopic studies” Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco Grade: 106/110

šŸ“–Certifications

English TELSA C1, Grade B Language Certification ESAT, Malta Further & Higher Education Authority

Skills and Competencies

Organizational Skills

  • Efficient under pressure.
  • Adaptive to changes and new situations.
  • Strong independent work organization and goal achievement.

Job-related Skills

  • Solid-phase peptide synthesis and combinatorial peptide libraries using Fmoc/Boc chemistry.
  • Experience with various peptide synthesizers (BIOTAGE, Liberty Blue 2.0).
  • Proficient in analysis and purification using ESI mass spectrometry, HPLC, and flash purification systems.
  • Skilled in spectroscopic techniques (CD, Fluorescence, DLS, SPR, UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR).

Digital Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experienced with operating systems: MS-Windows, MacOS, LINUX.
  • Proficient in scientific data analysis software (GraphPad Prism).
  • Knowledgeable in databases (PubMed) and bibliographic management software (EndNote, Mendeley).
  • Proficient with video conferencing software (Teams, Skype, Zoom, Google Meet).
  • Excellent knowledge of major browsers (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera).

šŸŒProjects

National Project Participation

  • BANDO-PRIN-2022. Research Project: Design, synthesis, and investigation of novel G-quadruplex aptamers against STAT3 and the interleukin-6 receptor (G4-APTASTAT).
  • Project Coordinator and Head of Research Unit: Prof. GALEONE Aldo

Bibliometric Parameters

  • H-index from Scopus: 11
  • Number of Publications: 24
  • Citations: 388

 

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • The effects of histidine substitution of aromatic residues on the amyloidogenic properties of the fragment 264ā€“277 of nucleophosmin 1
    • Authors: D. Florio, P. Luciano, C. Di Natale, D. Marasco
    • Journal: Bioorganic Chemistry
    • Volume: 147
    • Year: 2024
    • Pages: 107404

 

  • Could Targeting NPM1c+ Misfolding Be a Promising Strategy for Combating Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
    • Authors: D. Florio, D. Marasco
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
    • Volume: 25
    • Issue: 2
    • Year: 2024
    • Pages: 811

 

  • Modulation of hydrogel networks by metal ions
    • Authors: S. La Manna, D. Florio, C. Di Natale, D. Marasco
    • Journal: Journal of Peptide Science
    • Volume: 29
    • Issue: 8
    • Year: 2023
    • Article ID: e3474

 

  • Ruthenium complexes bearing glucosyl ligands are able to inhibit the amyloid aggregation of short histidine-peptides
    • Authors: D. Florio, S. La Manna, A. Annunziata, M. Monti, D. Marasco
    • Journal: Dalton Transactions
    • Volume: 52
    • Issue: 25
    • Year: 2023
    • Pages: 8549ā€“8557

 

  • Insights into Network of Hot Spots of Aggregation in Nucleophosmin 1
    • Authors: D. Florio, S. La Manna, C. Di Natale, A.M. Malfitano, D. Marasco
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
    • Volume: 23
    • Issue: 23
    • Year: 2022
    • Pages: 14704

 

  • Hydrogelation tunability of bioinspired short peptides
    • Authors: S. La Manna, D. Florio, V. Panzetta, C. Di Natale, D. Marasco
    • Journal: Soft Matter
    • Volume: 8
    • Year: 2022
    • Pages: 8

 

Isabel Peraita-Costa | Epidemiology | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Isabel Peraita-Costa | Epidemiology | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Isabel Peraita is a seasoned researcher and educator specializing in biomedical sciences, with a robust background in epidemiology, public health, and environmental toxicology. Currently, Dr. Peraita holds dual positions as a Profesor Asociado at Universidad CatĆ³lica de Valencia San Vicente MĆ”rtir and a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Consorcio Centro de InvestigaciĆ³n BiomĆ©dica en Red-EpidemiologĆ­a y Salud PĆŗblica (CIBERESP), demonstrating a commitment to both teaching and cutting-edge research.

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Current Professional Roles

Profesor Asociado, Universidad CatĆ³lica de Valencia San Vicente MĆ”rtir, Department of Ciencias BiomĆ©dicas, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud (Part-time, Permanent Contract, since January 2024). Post-Doctoral Researcher, CIBERESP, Facultad de Farmacia y Ciencias de la AlimentaciĆ³n, Universitat de ValĆØncia (Full-time, since September 2022)

Previous Professional Experience

Dr. Peraita’s professional journey includes significant roles such as:

  • Autonomous Worker at FundaciĆ³n PĆŗblica para la InvestigaciĆ³n de MĆ”laga en Biomedicina y Salud across multiple short-term projects (2017-2023)
  • Senior Researcher (Titulado Superior) at CIBERESP (2018-2022), focusing on pre-doctoral research
  • Non-Doctoral Researcher at Universitat de ValĆØncia (2017)

šŸŽ“Education

Dr. Peraita’s academic credentials are extensive:

Doctorate in Environmental Contamination, Toxicology, and Health, Universitat de ValĆØncia (2022). MĆ”ster in Epidemiology and Public Health, Universidad Internacional de Valencia (2023). MĆ”ster in Environmental Contamination, Toxicology, and Health, Universitat de ValĆØncia (2016). Bachelorā€™s Degree in Chemistry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2015)

šŸ”¬Research Contributions

Dr. Peraita has significantly contributed to various high-impact research projects funded through competitive public calls, including:

  • Identification of risk factors in colorectal cancer survivors (Instituto de InvestigaciĆ³n BiomĆ©dica de MĆ”laga, 2019-2021)
  • Multicentric study on adverse outcomes in colorectal cancer patients (Instituto de InvestigaciĆ³n BiomĆ©dica de MĆ”laga, 2014-2016)

She has also engaged in non-competitive R&D projects focusing on pediatric nutrition, neonatal health, and femoral implant evaluations, working under the leadership of prominent investigators such as Maria Morales Suarez-Varela and Maximino Redondo Bautista.

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Teaching Experience

Dr. Peraita is actively involved in teaching, currently instructing courses in Organic Chemistry as part of the Double Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences – Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Universidad CatĆ³lica de Valencia San Vicente MĆ”rtir.

Scientific Production and Recognition

With an H-index of 8 on WOS and SCOPUS and 10 on Google Scholar (as of February 2024), Dr. Peraita’s research is widely recognized and cited within the scientific community, reflecting her substantial contributions to the field of biomedical sciences.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Intermittent fasting and the possible benefits in obesity, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
    • Authors: M. Morales-SuĆ”rez-Varela, E. Collado Sanchez, I. Peraita-Costa, …
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 9
    • Article Number: 3179
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 64
    • This systematic review explores the benefits of intermittent fasting on obesity, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis through randomized clinical trials.

 

  • Maternal physical activity during pregnancy and the effect on the mother and newborn: a systematic review
    • Authors: M. Morales-SuĆ”rez-Varela, E. Clemente-Bosch, I. Peraita-Costa, …
    • Journal: Journal of Physical Activity and Health
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 130-147
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 47
    • This review examines the impact of maternal physical activity during pregnancy on both maternal and newborn health.

 

  • Systematic review of the association between particulate matter exposure and autism spectrum disorders
    • Authors: M. Morales-SuĆ”rez-Varela, I. Peraita-Costa, A. Llopis-Gonzalez
    • Journal: Environmental Research
    • Volume: 153
    • Pages: 150-160
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 42
    • This systematic review investigates the potential link between exposure to particulate matter and the development of autism spectrum disorders.

 

  • Randomized prospective study in patients with complex regional pain syndrome of the upper limb with high-frequency spinal cord stimulation (10-kHz) and low-frequency spinal cord stimulation
    • Authors: A. CanĆ³s-Verdecho, D. AbejĆ³n, R. Robledo, R. Izquierdo, A. Bermejo, …
    • Journal: Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 448-458
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 23
    • This study evaluates the effectiveness of high-frequency (10-kHz) versus low-frequency spinal cord stimulation in patients with complex regional pain syndrome of the upper limb.

 

  • Prevalencia de hipertensiĆ³n arterial y su asociaciĆ³n con antropometrĆ­a y dieta en niƱos (de seis a nueve aƱos): estudio ANIVA
    • Authors: M. Morales-SuĆ”rez-Varela, M. Mohino-Chocano, C. Soler, A. Llopis-Morales, …
    • Journal: NutriciĆ³n Hospitalaria
    • Volume: 36
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 133-141
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 19
    • This article studies the prevalence of hypertension and its association with anthropometric measures and diet in children aged six to nine years.

 

  • Vitamin D-related risk factors for maternal morbidity during pregnancy: a systematic review
    • Authors: M.M. SuĆ”rez-Varela, N. UƧar, I. Peraita-Costa, M.F. Huertas, J.M. Soriano, …
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 15
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 18
    • This review discusses how vitamin D levels influence maternal health and morbidity during pregnancy.

 

  • Endocrine disruptors and autism spectrum disorder in pregnancy: A review and evaluation of the quality of the epidemiological evidence
    • Authors: S. MarĆ­-Bauset, C. Donat-Vargas, A. LlĆ³pis-GonzĆ”lez, A. MarĆ­-Sanchis, …
    • Journal: Children
    • Volume: 5
    • Issue: 12
    • Article Number: 157
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 17
    • This review evaluates the epidemiological evidence linking endocrine disruptors during pregnancy to autism spectrum disorders in offspring.

 

  • How 25 (OH) D levels during pregnancy affect prevalence of autism in children: systematic review
    • Authors: N. UƧar, W.B. Grant, I. Peraita-Costa, M. Morales Suarez-Varela
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 8
    • Article Number: 2311
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 15
    • This review explores the relationship between maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy and the prevalence of autism in children.

 

  • Risk of gestational diabetes due to maternal and partner smoking
    • Authors: M. Morales-SuĆ”rez-Varela, I. Peraita-Costa, A. Perales-MarĆ­n, …
    • Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
    • Volume: 19
    • Issue: 2
    • Article Number: 925
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 12
    • This study investigates the impact of maternal and partner smoking on the risk of gestational diabetes.

 

  • Actigraphic sleep and dietary macronutrient intake in children aged 6ā€“9 years old: A pilot study
    • Authors: S. Coronado Ferrer, I. Peraita-Costa, A. Llopis-Morales, Y. PicĆ³, J.M. Soriano, …
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 11
    • Article Number: 2568
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 11
    • This pilot study examines the relationship between sleep patterns and dietary macronutrient intake in children.