Mahdi Jalali | Natural Product Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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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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šŸ›ļø Current Position

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

šŸŽ“ Education

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

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ”¬ 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

šŸ† 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

šŸ’° Grants & Fellowships

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

šŸ“š 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.

šŸ”¬ 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 Ī²-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

 

Ravi Kumar Rajan | Ethnopharmacology | Young Scientist Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Ravi Kumar Rajan | Ethnopharmacology | Young Scientist Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

As a pharmacy graduate, I am highly results-oriented and driven by objectives. My eagerness to learn new techniques and apply them effectively sets me apart. I excel at observing and troubleshooting problems, making me well-suited for careers in academia, pharmaceuticals, research and development (R&D), or clinical practice. With a strong foundation in pharmacy, I am ready to contribute meaningfully to any role I undertake and make a positive impact in the field.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

šŸŽ“Ā  Education

  • Ph.D. (Awarded on June 2022) in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
  • Master of Pharmacy (2012-2014), specialized in Pharmacology & Toxicology, from PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (2008-2012) from Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu.

šŸ”¬Research Experience

  • Junior Research Fellowship under ā€˜DST- New Delhiā€™ focused on “Biogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoconjugates with Natural Products for Breast Cancer” from December 2014 to December 2017.

šŸ” Project

Ph.D. Project (2017-2020): Conducted Pre-clinical Evaluation of Neuroprotective Effects of Terpenes/Terpenoids and Stilbenoids in Ischemic Disease. Post-graduate Project (2013-2014): Evaluated soy isoflavones in letrozole-induced rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome. Undergraduate Project (2012-2013): Investigated the Effect of Hybanthus Enneaspermus in Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide Induced Type 2 Diabetes in Male Albino Rats.

šŸ† Awards & Achievements

  • Secured Second Prize (2019) on the National level for Best Poster in the “7th PhD Poster Symposium on Chemistry and Biology Interface” jointly organized by the Royal Society of Chemistry (London) ā€“ Indian Deccan Local Section and National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hyderabad.

šŸ“œĀ  Certificates

“COVID-19 Contact Tracing” Course Certificate by COURSERA offered by JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (June 2020). “Advanced Schrƶdinger Workshop” Hands-on training conducted at Schrƶdinger Office, Bangalore, focusing on Computer-Aided Drug Design (2020). “Computer-Aided Molecular Modeling and Dynamics” Hands-on training and workshop organized by the Department of Pharmacology, PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (2019). “Molecular Modeling and Drug Discovery ā€“ Workshop IV” conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, PSG College of Pharmacy (2015). “Molecular Modeling and Drug Discovery ā€“ Workshop II” conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, PSG College of Pharmacy (2013).

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

Title: Soy isoflavones exert beneficial effects on letrozole-induced rat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) model through anti-androgenic mechanism

  • Authors: RK Rajan, B Balaji
  • Year: 2017

 

Title: Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis, DFT and molecular docking studies on benzohydrazide derivatives as potential inhibitors of prostate cancer

  • Authors: HA Arjun, RK Rajan, R Elancheran, M Ramanathan, A Bhattacharjee
  • Year: 2020

 

Title: Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of 2ā€(2ā€Bromoā€3ā€nitrophenyl)ā€5ā€phenylā€1, 3, 4ā€oxadiazole Derivatives as Possible Antiā€Breast Cancer Agents

  • Authors: AH Ananth, N Manikandan, RK Rajan, R Elancheran, K Lakshmithendral
  • Year: 2020

 

Title: Synthesis and characterization of folic acid conjugated gemcitabine tethered silver nanoparticles (FA-GEM-AgNPs) for targeted delivery

  • Authors: A Karuppaiah, R Rajan, S Hariharan, DK Balasubramaniam, M Gregory
  • Year: 2020

 

Title: Building and Behavior of A pH-Stimuli Responsive Chitosan Nanoparticles Loaded with Folic Acid Conjugated Gemcitabine Silver Colloids In MDA-MB-453 Metastatic Breast Cancer

  • Authors: Arjunan Karuppaiah, Dinesh Babu, Divakar Selvaraj, Tamilselvan Natrajan
  • Year: 2021

 

Title: Cytotoxicity and synergistic effect of biogenically synthesized ternary therapeutic nano conjugates comprising plant active principle, silver and anticancer drug on MDA-MB-453

  • Authors: A Karuppaiah, R Rajan, M Ramanathan, A Nagarajan
  • Year: 2020

 

Title: Identification and neuroprotective evaluation of a potential c-Jun N-terminal kinase 3 inhibitor through structure-based virtual screening and in-vitro assay

  • Authors: RK Rajan, M Ramanathan
  • Year: 2020

 

Title: Cā€“Glucosyl Xanthone derivative Mangiferin downregulates the JNK3 mediated caspase activation in Almal induced neurotoxicity in differentiated SHSY-5Y neuroblastoma cells

  • Authors: N Pk, RK Rajan, V Nanchappan, A Karuppaiah, J Chandrasekaran
  • Year: 2023

 

Title: In-silico and in-vitro analysis of novel substituted benzimidazolyl derivatives for antimycobacterial potentials targeting enoyl acyl carrier protein reductase (InhA)

  • Authors: U Kuppuswamy, RK Rajan, A Kumar, M Ramanathan
  • Year: 2022

 

Title: Piceatannol selectively inhibited the JNK3 enzyme and augmented apoptosis through inhibition of Bcl-2/Cyt-c/caspase-dependent pathways in the oxygenā€“glucose deprived SHSY-5Y

  • Authors: RKRM Ramanathan
  • Year: 2024

 

Title: Piceatannol improved cerebral blood flow and attenuated JNK3 and mitochondrial apoptotic pathway in a global ischemic model to produce neuroprotection

  • Authors: RK Rajan, RP Kumar, M Ramanathan
  • Year: 2024