Dr. Mahdi Jalali | Natural Product Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Dr at University of Bergen Norway

Vinh Le Ba is a Vietnamese pharmaceutical scientist currently holding an MSCA Postdoctoral scholarship at the University of Bergen, Norway. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Chungnam National University, South Korea, where he also conducted postdoctoral research. With extensive teaching experience in Organic Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, he has guided numerous master’s and Ph.D. students in their theses. Vinh has received multiple awards for his research, including Best Poster at the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy conferences. He is an active researcher in marine medicinal materials and serves as a guest editor for the Plants Journal.

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🏛️ Current Position

2024-Present: MSCA Postdoc Scholarship at the Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen, Norway

🎓 Education

2016-2020: PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. 2011-2015: Bachelor’s Degree, VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam

👨‍🔬 Previous Academic Positions

2015-Present: Researcher, Department of Marine Medicinal Materials, Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. 2020: Postdoc Scholarship, College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea. 2021: Postdoc Scholarship, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Republic of Korea. 2022-2024: Research Professor, College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Republic of Korea

🏆 Awards & Honors

04-11-2022: Best Poster at the 53rd Annual General Meeting and Academic Conference of the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy. 01-07-2023: Nominated as a full member of the prestigious Sigma Xi Association. 03-11-2023: Best Poster at the 54th Annual General Meeting and Academic Conference of the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy

💰 Grants & Fellowships

03.2016-02.2020: PhD scholarship support from the Brain Korea Fund (BK21 Plus)

📚 Teaching Experience

2016-Present: Teaching Undergraduate Subjects: Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmacognosy uidelines for Master’s and PhD Theses: Successfully supervised several theses on topics involving LC-QTOF MS/MS analysis and biological activities.

🔬 Research Experience

2020-Present: Postdoc scholarships and research professorship at various universities, focusing on pharmaceutical sciences and marine biochemistry. Guest Editor: Special Issue “Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Plant Secondary Metabolites” for the Plants Journal, starting 01.10.2023.

Publication

Investigation of the Inhibitory Activity of Triterpenoids Isolated from Actinidia polygama Stems Against β-Glucuronidase via Enzyme Kinetics, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Analyses
- Authors: N.V. Phong, M.-S. Heo, L.B. Vinh, Y.H. Kim, S.Y. Yang
- Published In: Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024
- Citations: 1

Inhibition of Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase by Cembranoid Diterpenes from Soft Coral Sinularia maxima: Enzyme Kinetics, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics
- Authors: N.V. Phong, N.P. Thao, L.B. Vinh, C.V. Minh, S.Y. Yang
- Published In: Marine Drugs, 2024
- Citations: 0

Two New Steroidal Saponins with Potential Anti-Inflammatory Effects from the Aerial Parts of Gnetum formosum Markgr.
- Authors: N.V. Hieu, L.B. Vinh, N.V. Phong, S.Y. Yang, H.L. Tuan Anh
- Published In: Plants, 2024
- Citations: 0

Identification of Interleukin (IL)-33 Inhibitory Constituents from Canavalia gladiata Pods
- Authors: L.B. Vinh, S.H. Shin, Y.K. Han, S. Oh, K.Y. Lee
- Published In: Antioxidants, 2024
- Citations: 0

Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities of Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less.: An Updated Review
- Authors: N.M. Trang, L.B. Vinh, N.V. Phong, S.Y. Yang
- Published In: Nutrients, 2024
- Citations: 1

Standardized Extract and Its Compounds from Fruits of Piper longum Suppress MDA-MB-231 Cancer Stem Cells via Down-Regulation of Intracellular Signals
- Authors: H.T. Ly, P.T. Tran, B.V. Le, K.W. Kang, T.H. Do
- Published In: South African Journal of Botany, 2024
- Citations: 0

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition Studies of Alkaloid Components from Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum: In Vitro Assessments by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
- Authors: N.V. Duc, V.T. Trang, H.L. Tuan Anh, L.Q. Lien, S.Y. Yang
- Published In: Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 2024
- Citations: 0

Identification of Compounds Using HPLC-QTOF-MS Online Antioxidant Activity Mapping from Aerial Parts of Ligularia stenocephala
- Authors: Y.K. Han, L.B. Vinh, M.-H. Nam, K.Y. Lee
- Published In: Applied Biological Chemistry, 2023
- Citations: 4

Macrosphelides from Antarctic Fungus Pseudogymnoascus sp. (Strain SF-7351) and Their Neuroprotective Effects on BV2 and HT22 Cells
- Authors: Z. Liu, L.B. Vinh, N.Q. Tuan, D.-S. Lee, H. Oh
- Published In: Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2023
- Citations: 1

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Saponins Isolated from Vernonia gratiosa Hance
- Authors: P. Van Cong, H.L. Tuan Anh, L.B. Vinh, L.T. Lien, K.Y. Lee
- Published In: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2023
- Citations: 2

Ms. Marina Dimitrijevic | Plant Pathology | Young Scientist Award

Ms. University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science Serbia

👩‍🔬 I am deeply passionate about chemistry and pharmaceutical research, with a focus on synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of bioactive compounds. My academic journey has been marked by significant contributions to the field, including the publication of research work in prestigious SCI-listed journals.🌟

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Education🎓

PhD Studies, Chemistry Faculty of Sciences, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Specialization: Organic Chemistry Commenced: 2021. Master of Chemistry Department for Research and Development Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Duration: 2020-2021. Bachelor of Chemistry Department for Research and Development Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Duration: 2016-2020

💼Work Experience

Research Trainee
University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry
2022 – Present

Conducting scientific research focused on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, with a specific emphasis on developing small molecules as potential inhibitors of the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (hDHODH).Engaged in teaching Organic Chemistry courses, imparting knowledge and expertise to students.Acting as a mentor at the Regional Center for Talented Children in Kragujevac, guiding and supporting the development of young talents.

Expertise

My areas of expertise include:

Synthesis of organic compounds
Spectroscopic analysis techniques
Chromatographic methods
Pharmacological properties and evaluation of compounds

Publications Top Notes 📝

Title: Rapid access to pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinoline-1,3-diones: An improved synthetic protocol using a precursor prepared by Pfitzinger reaction
- Journal: Tetrahedron
- Volume: 132
- Year: 2023
- Pages: 133236

Title: Discovery of a new class of potent pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinoline-1,3-diones based inhibitors of human dihydroorotate dehydrogenase: Synthesis, pharmacological and toxicological evaluation
- Journal: Bioorganic chemistry
- Volume: 147
- Year: 2024
- Pages: 107359

Mahdi Jalali | Natural Product Chemistry | Young Scientist Award