Dimitri Koutzoumis | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dimitri Koutzoumis l Infectious Diseases
| Best Researcher Award

Medical laboratory in Maryland | United States

Dr. Dimitri Koutzoumis is an accomplished biomedical scientist with extensive expertise in neuroscience, neurodegeneration, and translational research, focusing on dopamine signaling and gut-brain interactions. His doctoral research at the University of Florida examined the role of gut microbiota and bacterial metabolites in modulating dopamine neuron vulnerability, demonstrating how microbiome-induced changes in immune cell populations influence neurodegenerative processes. During his postdoctoral tenure at The City College of New York, he conducted advanced immunohistochemistry, cytokine profiling, and behavioral assays in Parkinson’s disease models, combining molecular and functional approaches to elucidate mechanisms of neuroinflammation and motor deficits. At Sanaria Inc., he applied his skills to vaccine development, including cryopreservation of malaria sporozoites, in vitro potency assays, and GMP-compliant quality management, bridging academic research with industry applications. His notable publication, “Characterizing Dopamine Transporter Mediated Uptake and Efflux in Brain Slices: A New Approach”, highlights innovative methods for studying transporter dynamics in neural tissue. Dr. Koutzoumis has 131 citations across 4 documents, an h-index of 3, and is indexed under Scopus Author ID 57188503800, reflecting his impact on the field. With a strong foundation in molecular biology, pharmacology, and translational science, he continues to advance understanding of neurodegenerative mechanisms while contributing to practical biomedical innovations.

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Featured Publication

Koutzoumis, D. (n.d.). Characterizing dopamine transporter mediated uptake and efflux in brain slices: A new approach

Fadoua Louglali | Medical Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Fadoua Louglali | Medical Microbiology
| Best Researcher Award

Industrial and Surface Engineering Laboratory | Morocco

Ms. Fadoua Louglali is a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. student specializing in Natural Resources, Environment, and Health at the Industrial and Surface Engineering Laboratory, Bioprocess and Biointerfaces Team, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Beni-Mellal, Morocco. Her academic journey includes a Master’s in Science and Technology with a focus on Quality Management in Agri-Food Industries and a License in Technology and Quality of Agri-Food Products. She has accumulated practical experience through multiple internships, including contributions to upgrading the  management systems at ELDIN S.A., reliability studies at Centrale DANONE, validation of physicochemical methods at the National Office for Food Safety, and microbiological analyses at a regional hospital in Beni-Mellal. Fadoua’s research focuses on the physicochemical and microbiological characterization of surfaces, particularly gallstones, to understand their interactions with pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella Typhi. She has published work in Current Microbiology (1 document, 0 citations, h-index 0) and presented her findings through multiple national scientific communications and posters, exploring factors influencing biofilm formation and the chemical, microstructural, and elemental properties of gallstones. Her multidisciplinary expertise combines analytical chemistry, microbiology, and food safety, reflecting her commitment to advancing health and environmental research. With strong technical skills, a robust research record, and international collaborations, she continues to contribute to the understanding of pathogen-surface interactions and their implications for public health.

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Featured Publication

Louglali, F. (2025). Physicochemical characterization of gallstone surfaces to predict their interaction with Salmonella Typhi. Current Microbiology.

Awais ALi | vaccine | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Awais ALi | vaccine | Young Scientist Award

RESEARCHER  at COMPUTATIONAL GENOMICS , Pakistan

Awais Ali (b. 30 Nov 2000) is a Pakistani researcher specializing in computational genomics and medicinal plant transcriptomics. He holds a BS in Biochemistry from Abdul Wali Khan University, focusing on secondary metabolite characterization. With expertise in bioinformatics tools, Linux-based commands, and databases like KEGG, MetaCyc, and DAVID, he has contributed to mutational screening, hepatotoxicity studies, and metabolomic research. Awais has presented at the 2nd International Conference on Drug Discovery & Development and has certifications in digital marketing and freelancing. His research is published in Scopus and WoS-indexed journals, reflecting his contributions to molecular biology and bioinformatics. 📊🔬📚

Publication Profile

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🎓 Academic Background of Awais Ali

Awais Ali holds a BS in Biochemistry (2018–2022) from Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, with a 3.2 GPA (A grade). His thesis focused on the transcriptome analysis of Artemisia Argyi for secondary metabolite characterization. He also earned a Diploma in Information Technology (2020–2021) from Government Technical Vocational College. Awais has further enhanced his skills through certifications in Digital Marketing and Freelancing from DigiSkills Pakistan. Proficient in bioinformatics tools, he specializes in KEGG, MetaCyc, DAVID, and R programming. He participated in the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Drug Discovery & Development (2022), showcasing his expertise in genomics and transcriptomics. 🔬📊💻

Professional Background

Awais Ali has extensive experience in computational research and database management. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as a Database Manager, collecting medicinal compounds from literature and scripting databases. Since 2019, he has been actively involved in computational genomics research, utilizing various bioinformatics tools and Linux-based commands for filtration, assembling, alignment, and BLAST analysis. He specializes in working with databases such as KEGG, MetaCyc, PlantCyc, MetaboAnalyst, DAVID, GO3, Panther, and Plant Reactomics. His expertise lies in data processing, genomic analysis, and bioinformatics workflows, contributing significantly to computational biology. 🔬💻📊

🔬 Research Focus

This researcher specializes in computational genomics, bioinformatics, and medicinal plant transcriptomics. Their work includes mutational screening, secondary metabolite characterization, and drug-induced toxicity studies. They utilize Linux, Ubuntu, UNIX, MS-DOS, and Windows for data analysis, sequence alignment, BLAST, and enrichment analysis. Their research spans medicinal plant bioactives, genetic disorders like CMT disease, and hepatotoxicity studies. Their published work in Scopus and WoS-indexed journals reflects their contributions to genome analysis, metabolic pathways, and pharmacological research, making them a key figure in computational biology and molecular medicine. 🧬💻🌿

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Identification and assessment of hub genes and miRNAs coregulatory associated with immune infiltrations and drug interactions in latent tuberculosis 🧬💊
Year: 2025 | Journal: Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports

2️⃣ Multi-epitope-based vaccine models prioritization against Astrovirus MLB1 using immunoinformatics and reverse vaccinology approaches 💉🔬
Year: 2025 | Journal: Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

3️⃣ Design, synthesis, characterization and biological screening of novel thiosemicarbazones and their derivatives with potent antibacterial and antidiabetic activities 🦠⚕️
Year: 2025 | Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

4️⃣ Promising vaccine models against astrovirus MLB2 using integrated vaccinomics and immunoinformatics approaches 💉🧪
Year: 2024 |  Journal: Molecular Systems Design & Engineering

5️⃣ NK/DC crosstalk-modulating antitumor activity via Sema3E/PlexinD1 axis for enhanced cancer immunotherapy 🎗️🦠
Year: 2024 | Journal: Immunologic Research