Kaoutar Bouothmany | Biochemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Kaoutar Bouothmany | Biochemistry | Young Scientist Award

University Hassan II of Casablanca  | Morocco

Dr. Kaoutar Bouothmany is a biochemist and microbiologist specializing in the discovery and valorization of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants and co-products for therapeutic and nutraceutical applications. Her research focuses on the chemical characterization, antioxidant potential, and biological activities of plant-derived phenolic compounds, targeting oxidative stress-related diseases, including cancer, viral infections, hepatic disorders, and microbiome dysbiosis induced by bacterial resistance. She combines in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methodologies, including cell culture, molecular biology, phytochemical analysis, and molecular docking, to investigate cytotoxic, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects of natural products. Her work emphasizes the development of innovative green extraction techniques and optimized experimental protocols to maximize the therapeutic potential of plant bio-residues. She has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications, with 76 citations from 75 documents and an h-index of 4, reflecting her expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and statistical interpretation. Additionally, she has been involved in mentoring students, supervising laboratory work, and supporting practical courses, fostering scientific learning and research skill development. Her contributions advance the understanding of plant-based bioactives as alternative strategies for disease prevention and treatment, bridging fundamental biochemical research with translational applications in biotechnology, microbiology, and natural product pharmacology.

Featured Publication

(2025). Uncovering antiviral potential of Cistus ladanifer extracts against Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 by in vitro and in silico analysis. Chemistry and Biodiversity.

Carlo Moro | Protein Biophysics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Carlo Moro| Protein Biophysics | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Carlo Frederico Moro is a distinguished scientist with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2007), a Master’s in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the same institution (2010), and dual doctorates in Applied Life Science from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (2014) and Neurosciences from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (2023). His research spans biophysics of proteins, neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, neurotoxic proteins, liposomes, and proteome analysis. He has served as a research fellow and postdoctoral researcher at several prestigious institutions and contributed significantly to his fields of expertise through numerous scientific publications.

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🎓 Education:

PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (2023), PhD in Applied Life Science: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (2014), Master’s in Cellular and Molecular Biology: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2010), Bachelor’s in Chemistry: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2007)

📚 Research Interests:

Biophysics of proteins, Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative diseases, Neurotoxic proteins, Liposomes, Proteome analysis

💼 Professional Experience:

Researcher: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (2019 – Present), Research Assistant: Showa University (2014 – 2015), Researcher: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (2011 – 2014), Researcher: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2008 – 2010)

🔬 Expertise Areas:

Biological Sciences: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Health Sciences: Medicine, Neuroscience

📜 Additional Certifications:

  • Continuing education in brewing and molecular biology techniques

🔎 Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease, Helicobacter pylori, urease, proteomics, Nelumbo nucifera

Publication:📝

  • Title: One enzyme, many faces: urease is also canatoxin
    Authors: Moro, C.F., Nogueira, F.C.S., Almeida, C.G.M., Ligabue-Braun, R., Carlini, C.R.
    Journal: Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 41
    Issue: 20
    Pages: 10750–10761
    Citations: 4

 

  • Title: Neurotoxic and convulsant effects induced by jack bean ureases on the mammalian nervous system
    Authors: Almeida, C.G.M., Costa-Higuchi, K., Piovesan, A.R., Dal Belo, C.A., Carlini, C.R.
    Journal: Toxicology
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 454
    Article Number: 152737
    Citations: 9

 

  • Title: Evaluation of drug repositioning by molecular docking of pharmaceutical resources available in the Brazilian healthcare system against SARS-CoV-2
    Authors: Grahl, M.V.C., Alcará, A.M., Perin, A.P.A., Norberto de Souza, O., Ligabue-Braun, R.
    Journal: Informatics in Medicine Unlocked
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 23
    Article Number: 100539
    Citations: 14

 

  • Title: Interaction of jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) urease and a derived peptide with lipid vesicles
    Authors: Micheletto, Y.M.S., Moro, C.F., Lopes, F.C., Carlini, C.R., da Silveira, N.P.
    Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
    Year: 2016
    Volume: 145
    Pages: 576–585
    Citations: 16