Nicholas Candy | Surgical Hydrogels | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Nicholas Candy | Surgical Hydrogels | Research Excellence Award

University of Adelaide | Australia

Dr. Nicholas Candy is an accomplished neurosurgeon and academic whose career blends advanced clinical expertise with impactful research. He holds a Master of Surgery in Neurosurgery from the University of Sydney and completed his PhD at the University of Adelaide, where he later progressed to roles as Clinical Lecturer and Senior Clinical Lecturer. His extensive clinical experience spans multiple accredited registrar positions across leading Australian hospitals, including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and Flinders Medical Centre. He has cultivated strong research interests in pituitary surgery, postoperative outcomes, neuro-endocrine preservation, and innovations that reduce surgical scarring and complications. His role as Coordinating Principal Investigator in a Phase I trial on Chitogel and Deferiprone Gel reflects his commitment to translational research designed to enhance neurosurgical recovery. Dr. Candy has supervised doctoral research, contributed to international clinical studies, and carried out significant work in traumatic brain injury outcomes and neurosurgical quality-of-life assessments. His academic impact and contributions have earned him notable awards, including multiple prestigious research scholarships from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and recognition as the Sheldon College Young Alumnus of the Year. Overall, he stands out as a dedicated clinician-scientist advancing modern neurosurgical practice.

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Featured Publications

Ovenden, C., Mignone, E., Chapman, I., Torpy, D. J., Rankin, W., Jukes, A., Santoreneos, S., Candy, N., Psaltis, A., & De Sousa, S. M. C. (2026). “Early Postoperative Decline in Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) Predicts Surgical Remission of Acromegaly.” World Neurosurgery.

Candy, N. G., Barry, E. F., Tomatis, V. M., Patel, S., Miller, J., Ovenden, C., Nowicki, J., Hammam, E., Poonnoose, S., Sandler, S., et al. (2025). “Phase I Trial to Evaluate Safety of Deferiprone-Chitogel to Prevent Epidural Fibrosis in Lumbar Spine Surgery.” European Spine Journal.

Tong, J. Y., Candy, N. G., Sung, J., Jukes, A. K., & Selva, D. (2025). “In Reply: Transorbital Approach to the Cavernous Sinus After an Exenteration.” Operative Neurosurgery.

Tong, J. Y., Candy, N. G., Sung, J., Jukes, A. K., & Selva, D. (2025). “Transorbital Approach to the Cavernous Sinus After an Exenteration.” Operative Neurosurgery.

Candy, N. G., Jukes, A. K., Ooi, E. H., Valentine, R., Vrodos, N., Santoreneos, S., Floreani, S., Wormald, P.-J., & Psaltis, A. J. (2025). “The Evolution of Pituitary Surgery in an Australian Health Care Framework.” Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base.

Candy, N. G., Zhang, A. S., Jukes, A. K., & Wormald, P. J. (2025). “Sphenoid sinusitis with extradural empyema in a paediatric patient.” Journal of Clinical Neuroscience.

Mansour, L. T., Candy, N., Nowicki, J., Jukes, A., Chryssidis, S., & Harding, M. (2024). “An infratentorial dural arteriovenous fistula mimicking cervical myelopathy: A case report.” Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Harishchander | Biosensing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Harishchander | Biosensing | Best Researcher Award

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | India

Dr. Harishchander is an accomplished academic and researcher in bioengineering and bioinformatics, recognized for his strong interdisciplinary expertise and impactful scientific contributions. He holds a B.Tech and M.Tech in Bioinformatics and earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering, building a solid foundation in computational biology, systems biology, and biomedical data analysis. With extensive experience as a researcher, keynote speaker, session chair, judge, and committee member across numerous national and international scientific events, he has actively contributed to advancing research communities. His research interests span computational bioengineering, biomarker analytics, machine learning applications in biology, therapeutic peptide analysis, biological network modeling, microRNA-based regulation, infectious diseases, and integrative genomics. Dr. Harishchander has authored multiple Scopus-indexed publications and received numerous prestigious honors, including the AIRA Award, Outstanding Scientist Award, Best Innovation Award, Young Investigator Award, Best Researcher Award, Distinguished Professor Award, and several Best Paper Awards across diverse domains. His achievements also include global recognition in photography and excellence awards for academic service, innovation, peer reviewing, and scientific contributions. Driven by scientific curiosity and multidisciplinary thinking, he continues to contribute to the advancement of bioengineering research and remains committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and impactful knowledge dissemination.

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Featured Publications

Baseer, K. K., Reddy, N. R., Kumar, T. S., Anandaram, H., & Panthakkan, A. (2025). AI, IoT, and Cognitive Computing for Mental Health Enhancement and Object Detection.

Anandaram, H., Shreenidhi, K. S., Joshi, K., Sidhu, K. S., Kiruthigha, R., Singh, V., & Tripathi, A. (2025). A Case Study on Resource Management Industrial IoT Application.

Ashok, P., Bharati, A. P., Velpula, S., Krishna, K. M., Sridevi, S. L., Patchala, S., Gopinath, S., & Anandaram, H. (2025). Integrated 5G and Edge Computing Framework for Low-Latency IoT Applications.

Anandaram, H., Sidhu, K. S., Kiruthigha, R., Pathak, N., Sudhakar, A., Sharma, N., & Joshi, K. (2025). Analysis of the Human Brain Using Basic Computer Interface (BCI) System.

Pathak, N., Sharma, N., Sahoo, D. R., Alam, F., Anandaram, H., & Joshi, K. (2025). Fundamentals Approached Towards Artificial Neural Networks in Brain Computer Interface.

Kausar, M. T. A., Anandaram, H., Sidhu, K. S., Pathak, N., Sudhakar, A., Sharma, N., & Joshi, K. (2025). Introduction of a Cutting-Edge Technology Neural Networks Organization.

Sindhuja, L. S., Shreenidhi, K. S., Anandaram, H., Chandra, S., & Hari, B. S. (2025). Optimizing Composite Material Selection Using the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm.

Dr. Hongyan Lin | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hongyan Lin | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Changzhou University | China

Dr. Hongyan Lin is a distinguished researcher and lecturer at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changzhou University, China, with a strong emphasis on natural product chemistry and molecular pharmacology. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering at Changzhou University, followed by an Integrated Master-PhD in Biology at Nanjing University, where she specialized in the biological mechanisms of traditional medicine. Dr. Lin further expanded her expertise as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate at the School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, contributing significantly to molecular pharmacology and natural product research. Her research interests focus on the chemical structural modification of natural products for anticancer applications, the role of traditional Chinese medicine in regulating intestinal microbiota to prevent colitis-associated cancer, and the isolation, structural identification, and biological activity of bioactive compounds from traditional herbs. Dr. Lin has been recognized for her scientific contributions through research grants and academic publications in high-impact journals. Her work supports the evolution of natural product-based therapeutics and offers promising directions for cancer prevention and treatment. In her role as a lecturer and researcher, she continues to inspire the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists through her dedication and innovation.

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Featured Publications

Lin, H., Ai, D., Liu, Q., Wang, X., Gao, J., Chen, Q., Ruan, L., Tao, Y., Gao, J., & Wang, L. (2023). Modified Podophyllotoxin Phenoxyacetamide Phenylacetate Derivatives: Tubulin/AKT1 Dual-Targeting and Potential Anticancer Agents for Human NSCLC. Journal of Natural Products, Published online July 28, 2023.

Lin, H., Zhou, Z., Ma, X., Chen, Q., Han, H., Wang, X., Qi, J., & Yang, Y. (2021). One pot synthesis of aryl nitriles from aromatic aldehydes in a water environment. RSC Advances, 2021.

Prof. Jianli Liu | Chemical Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jianli Liu | Chemical Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Liaoning University | China

Prof. Jianli Liu is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of biotechnology and medical genetics, with a strong academic foundation spanning from a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biotechnology at Shenyang Agricultural University to a Ph.D. in Medical Genetics from China Medical University, where his doctoral work focused on CDK2 expression regulated by STK15 in laryngeal carcinoma. He began his academic career as a tutor at Liaoning University, advancing through the roles of lecturer and associate professor, and currently serves as a professor at the Life Science School of Liaoning University. Prof. Liu’s research interests lie in molecular mechanisms of disease, cellular signaling pathways, and the protective effects of natural products such as polysaccharides, anthocyanins, and polyphenols against environmental stressors including high glucose and PM2.5-induced damage. He has led multiple nationally funded projects, including those supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and regional innovation programs, focusing on lung disease, β-cell protection, heavy metal pollution control, and therapeutic potentials of bioactive compounds. Recognized for his impactful contributions, Prof. Liu continues to advance interdisciplinary research bridging biotechnology, medicine, and environmental health, while inspiring future scientists through his teaching and mentorship.

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Featured Publications

Study on the causality of cathepsin on autoimmune diseases and cancer: evidence from mendelian randomization analysis

Cadmium induces the secretion of SASP factors regulated by MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways in HEK293 cells: A possible mechanism of acute kidney damage induced by cadmium

Genetic Association of Chronic Pains and Analgesics With Telomere Length: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Cadmium exposure induces inflammation, oxidative stress and DNA damage in HUVEC and promotes THP-1 adhesion: A possible mechanism on the formation of atherosclerotic plaque

Assessments of Pollution Status and Human Health Risk of Potentially Toxic Elements in Primary Crops and Agricultural Soils in Guanajuato, Mexico

Association between cadmium exposure and the risk of cardiovascular outcomes: a meta-analysis