Zhicheng Hu | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhicheng Hu | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

First Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University, China

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🎓 Educational Background

Prof. Hu earned his Ph.D. in Burns Surgery from the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (2011–2014), under the supervision of Prof. Jiayuan Zhu. He also completed his M.S. in Burns Surgery at the same institution (2009–2011) under Prof. Bing Tang. His medical journey began with a Bachelor of Medical Science from the Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University (2004–2009). This robust academic foundation has empowered his extensive contributions in both clinical and research domains.

🩺 Professional Experience

Prof. Zhicheng Hu currently serves as a Chief Physician and Doctoral Supervisor at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University since January 2024. Prior to this, he was appointed as an Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor at the same institution from January 2019 to December 2023. His earlier roles include serving as an Attending Physician from 2017 to 2018, and as a Resident Physician from 2014 to 2016. All of these clinical roles were carried out at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen Medical University, reflecting his deep-rooted commitment to the institution and the field of burn surgery.

🌐 Academic and Professional Affiliations

Prof. Hu is a committed member of various professional organizations. He is affiliated with the International Society of Burn Injury, serves as a Committee Member of the Chinese Burn Care and Rehabilitation Association, and is also part of the Wound Healing Branch of the Chinese Medical Equipment Association. Moreover, he contributes as a Committee Member of the Youth Committee in the Plastic Surgery Branch of the China Association for the Promotion of International Medical and Health Care, actively engaging in academic growth and policy shaping.

🏆 Key Highlights

Prof. Zhicheng Hu’s career demonstrates a strong blend of clinical excellence, academic dedication, and innovative research. His work focuses on advancing treatments in burn care, wound healing, and keloid management, leveraging both cellular therapy and molecular pathway analysis. His consistent academic contributions and leadership in multiple national and provincial research projects affirm his role as a pioneering figure in burn and wound healing research in China.

Notable Publications📝

📄 Multifunctional hydrogel targeting senescence to accelerate diabetic wound healing through promoting angiogenesis

Authors: H. Yang, Y. Chen, Y. Rong, … B. Tang, Z. Hu Zhicheng

Journal: Journal of Nanobiotechnology

Year: 2025

📄 Tailored Metal-Phenolic Network with Hypoglycemic Polyphenol for Promoting Diabetic Wound Healing

Authors: Y. Rong, Z. Zhao, D. Lv, … X. Cao, B. Tang

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2025

📄 Association and mediation between circulating inflammatory proteins and skin fibrosis

Authors: Z. Zhao, D. Lv, R. Zeng, … X. Cao, B. Tang

Journal: Frontiers in Endocrinology

Year: 2025

📄 NIR-II light based combinatorial management of hypertrophic scar by inducing autophagy in fibroblasts

Authors: Y. Dong, H. Wang, Y. Zhang, … B. Tang, S. Luo

Journal: Journal of Nanobiotechnology

Year: 2024

📄 A ROS-Responsive Lipid Nanoparticles Release Multifunctional Hydrogel Based on Microenvironment Regulation Promotes Infected Diabetic Wound Healing

Authors: H. Yang, D. Lv, S. Qu, … B. Tang, Z. Hu Zhicheng

Journal: Advanced Science

Year: 2024

 

Dr. Sabine Pellett, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sabine Pellett, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

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🎓Educational Background

B.S. in Biology
University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany (1995)

M.A. in Biology
Portland State University, Portland, OR (1997)

Ph.D. in Environmental & Molecular Toxicology
University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004)

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Food Microbiology & Toxicology
University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005-2007)

💼Professional Experience

Research Associate Professor
Department of Bacteriology, UW-Madison (July 2023 – present)

Limited PI Status
Department of Bacteriology, UW-Madison
(2013, 2015, 2018, and renewed in 2021)

Instructional Staff
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (Spring 2020)

Senior Scientist
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (2016-2023)

Associate Scientist
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (2012-2016)

Researcher
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (2010-2012)

Associate Researcher
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (2007-2010)

Research Associate
Food Microbiology and Toxicology, UW-Madison (2005-2007)

Research Assistant
Environmental & Molecular Toxicology, UW-Madison (1998-2004)

Teaching Assistant
Environmental & Molecular Toxicology, UW-Madison (2001)

🔬Research Interests

Botulinum Neurotoxin research and its applications in treating diseases.

Development of vaccines against botulism.

Investigation of the mechanisms of bacterial toxin action.

Food safety, specifically detection and analysis of foodborne pathogens.

🏆Grants and Awards:

Past

NIH Grants:
Participated in and co-managed multiple NIH-funded projects focused on botulinum neurotoxin research, including studies on novel therapeutic approaches, vaccine development, and toxin characterization.

Agilent Microarray Award (2013):
Received a small grant to test Agilent’s microarray platform.

USDA Agricultural Research Service Grants:
Co-investigator on projects related to the development of detection technologies and therapeutics for botulinum neurotoxins.

Current

NIH R01AI118389 (2020-2025):
Vaccines Against Botulism (co-PI)

NIH R01AI139306-01A1 (2019-2024):
Characteristics of Botulinum Neurotoxins that Determine Potency (PI)

USDA Agricultural Research Service (2020-2025):
Development of Detection Technologies and Therapeutics for Botulinum Neurotoxins (co-PI)

WEDC-SEED (D2P):
Optimization of botulinum neurotoxin production for pharmaceutical use (PI)

📝Publication Top Noted

Botulinum neurotoxin X lacks potency in mice and in human neurons

Authors: Gregg, B.M., Matsumura, T., Wentz, T.G., Fujinaga, Y., Pellett, S.

Journal: mBio

Year: 2024

Recent Developments in Vaccine Design: From Live Vaccines to Recombinant Toxin Vaccines

Authors: Gupta, S., Pellett, S.

Journal: Toxins

Year: 2023

Special Issue: Gram-Positive Bacterial Toxins

Authors: Sharma, S., Pellett, S., Morse, S.A.

Journal: Microorganisms

Year: 2023

Botulinum Neurotoxin A4 Has a 1000-Fold Reduced Potency Due to Three Single Amino Acid Alterations in the Protein Receptor Binding Domain

Authors: Tepp, W.H., Bradshaw, M., Gardner, A.P., Barbieri, J.T., Pellett, S.

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Year: 2023

Transformation of a Metal Chelate into a “Catch and Anchor” Inhibitor of Botulinum A Protease

Authors: Lin, L., Patel, E.N., Nielsen, A.L., Pellett, S., Janda, K.

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Year: 2023

How Botulinum Neurotoxin Light Chain A1 Maintains Stable Association with the Intracellular Neuronal Plasma Membrane

Authors: Gardner, A.P., Barbieri, J.T., Pellett, S.

Journal: Toxins

Year: 2022

 

Dr. Jafar Nabati, Biomolecules, Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Jafar Nabati, Biomolecules, Young Scientist Award

Doctorate at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

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Summary

Dr. Jafar Nabati is an Assistant Professor of Crop Physiology at the Department of Agrotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. His research focuses on improving plant growth and resilience through innovative agricultural practices and biotechnological advancements.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Crop Physiology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
  • M.Sc. in Crop Physiology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
  • B.Sc. in Agronomy, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Professional Experience 👨‍🏫

  • Assistant Professor:
  • Department of Agrotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
  • Research Collaborator:
  • Journal of Rangeland Science, Journal of Plant Nutrition, BMC Plant Biology, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Frontiers in Plant Science, among others.

Research Interests🧪

  • Plant-Environment Interactions:
  • Studying the effects of various stress conditions such as salinity, drought, and freezing on crop plants.
  • Biostimulants and Biofertilizers:
  • Enhancing plant growth, nutrient absorption, and stress tolerance through the use of biostimulants and biofertilizers.
  • Crop Improvement:
  • Developing and screening crop genotypes for better yield and resilience under challenging environmental conditions.
  • Physiological and Molecular Plant Responses:
  • Investigating the biochemical and physiological changes in plants under stress conditions to improve crop management practices.

Notable Publication📰

  • Paper Title: Physiological and molecular changes of onion (Allium cepa L.) seeds under different aging conditions
    • Authors: Reza Kamaei, Mohammad Kafi, Reza Tavakkol Afshari, Saeid Malekzadeh Shafaroudi, Jafar Nabati
    • Journal: BMC Plant Biology
    • Year: 2024
  • Paper Title: Exposure to TiO2 nanoparticles improves the physiological characteristics of drought-challenged chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L.)
    • Authors: Seyed Mahdi Nazari, Mohammad Kafi, Alireza Ganjeali
    • Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
    • Year: 2023
  • Paper Title: Determination of Allometric Relationships in two Basil Ecotypes as Affected by Organic Fertilizers
    • Authors: Ali Ebadi, Mehdi Abdollahi, Maryam Maleki, Zahra Sedaghat
    • Journal: Journal of Plant Nutrition
    • Year: 2023
  • Paper Title: Stress memory in seedlings of primed seed chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) using sodium nitroprusside under cold stress
    • Authors: Mohammad Zarei, Javad Piri, Saeed Hossainzadeh
    • Journal: Journal of Plant Growth Regulation
    • Year: 2023
  • Paper Title: Antioxidant Potential and Osmotic Adjustment Modulate Growth and Yield Formation in Kabuli-Type Chickpea Genotypes Under Freezing Stress
    • Authors: Mahdi Hasanpour, Parviz Rezvani, Alireza Pirasteh-Anosheh, Nader Shariati
    • Journal: Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science
    • Year: 2023