Prof Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

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🎓Academic Qualifications

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Mansour completed his PhD in Physiological Chemistry from Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, between 1990 and 1993. His thesis focused on leukotrienes and lipoxins, particularly investigating the role of Leukotrienes C4 and B4 in chronic myeloid leukemia. Prior to that, he earned his Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Al-Azhar University, Cairo-Egypt, where his research centered on the role of steroidal hormones in breast cancer (1987-1990). He also obtained a Diploma in Biochemical Analysis from Al-Azhar University (1985-1986), and graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences with Honors from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, in 1984.

👩‍🏫Academic Experience 

Dr. Mansour has extensive academic experience spanning several prestigious universities. Since 2012, he has served as a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). From 2006 to 2012, he was a Professor in the Pharmacology Department at King Saud University (KSU). Additionally, he held the position of Professor of Pharmacology at King Faisal University (2005-2006) and was an Associate Professor in Biochemistry at Al-Azhar University from 2002 to 2005. Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant Professor in both King Saud University and Al-Azhar University, where he taught a variety of courses in biochemistry, pharmacology, and clinical chemistry.

🔬Research Interests

Dr. Mansour’s research has contributed significantly to several fields of biochemistry and pharmacology. His primary interests include:

Leukotrienes and Lipoxins: Investigating their synthesis, quantitation, and biological effects.

Oxidative Damage and Free Radicals: Studying their role in tissue injury, aging, and cancer prevention.

Tumor Markers: Researching biomarkers for the early diagnosis of cancer.

Molecular Biology: Focusing on genetic techniques and oncogenic transformations.

Chemical Toxicities: Exploring biochemical changes related to aging and disease.

🧪Instrumental Expertise

Throughout his career, Dr. Mansour has gained substantial expertise in various laboratory techniques and instrumentation. These include spectrophotometry, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), flow cytometry, PCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), and tissue culture. His work in animal experimentation covers fields such as induced liver damage, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and tumors. He has also developed proficiency in ultracentrifugation, electrophoresis, and atomic absorption techniques.

🏅Honors and Awards

Dr. Mansour has been recognized with several honors and awards throughout his distinguished career. In 1983, he received a Travel Award to attend the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 1998, he was awarded the prestigious State Encouragement Award in Medical Sciences, recognizing his contributions to the field of biochemistry and pharmacology.

👨‍🏫Teaching Contributions

Dr. Mansour has been a dedicated educator for undergraduate and graduate students across multiple institutions. He has taught courses in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Clinical Chemistry, and Pharmacogenomics. He has served on examination boards for undergraduates and postgraduates at various faculties of pharmacy in Egypt, and has contributed to curriculum development and student progress committees at KSAU-HS.

🖥️Computer Skills

Dr. Mansour is highly proficient in a range of computer applications, including MS Windows, Mac OSX, and various academic tools like MS Publisher, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. He also possesses advanced knowledge of the internet and emerging technologies that are applicable to academia, such as the iPad and smart pens.

📝Publications Top Noted

A possible antineoplastic potential of selective, irreversible proteasome inhibitor, carfilzomib on chemically induced hepatocarcinogenesis in rats

Authors: Mansour, M.A., Aljoufi, M.A., Al-Hosaini, K., Al-Rikabi, A.C., Nagi, M.N.
Journal: Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology
Year: 2014

Possible role of selective, irreversible, proteasome inhibitor (carfilzomib) in the treatment of rat hepatocellular carcinoma

Authors: Mansour, M.A., Aljoufi, M.A., Al-Hosaini, K., Al-Rikabi, A.C., Nagi, M.N.
Journal: Chemico-Biological Interactions
Year: 2014

Evaluation of oxidative stress and antioxidant status in diabetic and hypertensive women during labor

Authors: Al-Shebly, M.M., Mansour, M.A.
Journal: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Year: 2012

Comparison of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockade for the prevention of premalignant changes in the liver

Authors: Mansour, M.A., Al-Ismaeel, H., Al-Rikabi, A.C., Al-Shabanah, O.A.
Journal: Life Sciences
Year: 2011

Metformin attenuates streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats through modulation of oxidative stress genes expression

Authors: Alhaider, A.A., Korashy, H.M., Sayed-Ahmed, M.M., Kfoury, H., Mansour, M.A.
Journal: Chemico-Biological Interactions
Year: 2011

Ginger ingredients inhibit the development of diethylnitrosoamine induced premalignant phenotype in rat chemical hepatocarcinogenesis model

Authors: Mansour, M.A., Bekheet, S.A., Al-Rejaie, S.S., Al-Rikabi, A.C., Abdo, A.A.
Journal: BioFactors
Year: 2010

Prof Dr. Steven Townsend, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Steven Townsend, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Steven Townsend, Vanderbilt University, United States

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🌟Summary

Dr. Steven D. Townsend is the Stevenson Professor of Chemistry at Vanderbilt University, where he also holds appointments in Medicine, Health, and Society, as well as Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology. Known for his groundbreaking research in organic chemistry and dedication to teaching, Dr. Townsend has received numerous accolades, including the Camille-Dreyfus Teacher Scholar and the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship. He actively contributes to the scientific community through various editorial and advisory roles.

🎓Educational Background

MBA (2023-Present) – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
NCI Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2011-2014) – Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center & Columbia University
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2005-2010) – Vanderbilt University
B.S. in Chemistry (2001-2005) – Oakland University

💼Professional Experience

Professor of Medicine, Health, and Society (2024-Present) – Vanderbilt University
Stevenson Professor of Chemistry (2022-Present) – Vanderbilt University
Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology (2022-Present) – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Professor of Chemistry (2022) – Vanderbilt University
Associate Professor of Chemistry (2021) – Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2014-2021) – Vanderbilt University

🔬Research Interests

Organic Synthesis: Creating and analyzing complex organic compounds.
Biomedical Applications: Applying chemistry to solve medical and microbiological problems.
Microbiome Research: Exploring the impact of microbiomes on health.

🏆Honors and Awards

2024-2026 Special Creativity Extension – National Science Foundation
2023 Provost’s Faculty Grant for Culminating Projects in Immersion
2022 Thieme Chemistry Journal Award
2021 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow
2020 Camille-Dreyfus Teacher Scholar

📝Professional Activities

Associate Editor – Science Advances
Member, NIH Study Section – Chemical Synthesis & Biosynthesis (CSB)
Editorial Advisory Board – Organic Letters, Journal of Organic Chemistry, ACS Central Science

Publications Top Noted📚

Total Synthesis of Tabernanthine and Ibogaline: Rapid Access to Nosyl Tryptamines

Authors: Hughes, A.J.; Townsend, S.D.

Journal: European Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2024

A Human Milk Oligosaccharide Prevents Intestinal Inflammation in Adulthood via Modulating Gut Microbial Metabolism

Authors: Schalich, K.M.; Buendia, M.A.; Kaur, H.; Townsend, S.D.; Yan, F.

Journal: mBio

Year: 2024

Total Synthesis of Ervaoffine J and K

Authors: Hughes, A.J.; Townsend, S.D.

Journal: Chemistry – A European Journal

Year: 2024

Oxidative Construction of Unusual Indole-Derived Intermediates en Route to Conodusine A

Authors: Hughes, A.J.; Townsend, S.D.

Journal: Tetrahedron Letters

Year: 2024

Synthesis of a Phosphoethanolamine Cellulose Mimetic and Evaluation of Its Unanticipated Biofilm Modulating Properties

Authors: Adams, C.E.; Spicer, S.K.; Gaddy, J.A.; Townsend, S.D.

Journal: ACS Infectious Diseases

Year: 2024

Environmental Toxicant Exposure Paralyzes Human Placental Macrophage Responses to Microbial Threat

Authors: Stephens, V.R.; Moore, R.E.; Spicer, S.K.; Osteen, K.G.; Gaddy, J.A.

Journal: ACS Infectious Diseases

Year: 2023