Prof. Lu Song – Clinical chemistry – Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lu Song – Clinical chemistry – Best Researcher Award

Ronald Reagan UCLA Med Ctr – United States

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Lu Song is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. She is board-certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry and a licensed clinical chemist in the State of California. She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from the University of Washington in 1989 and completed her Clinical Chemistry Postdoctoral Training at the Mayo Clinic in 1998. With over 42 years of experience in research and clinical chemistry, Dr. Song has made significant contributions to the field.

🔬 Research Expertise & Contributions

Dr. Song’s research activities focus on test development, method evaluation and implementation, investigation of interference in biological samples, and laboratory statistics. She specializes in clinical chemistry, immunoassay, derivation of normal reference intervals, and addressing interference issues in biological samples. Her work plays a crucial role in advancing laboratory medicine and ensuring accurate diagnostic testing.

👩‍🔬 Professional Memberships

Dr. Lu Song is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), and The National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her dedication to the advancement of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.

🏥 Areas of Research

Dr. Song’s research interests encompass clinical chemistry, immunoassay techniques, biological sample interference, laboratory statistics, and the derivation of normal reference intervals. Her dedication to clinical diagnostics and laboratory medicine continues to make a significant impact in the field of clinical chemistry and diagnostic advancements.

Notable Publications📚


📚 A Comparative Analysis of Two Commonly Used FDA-Approved Immunoassays for Fentanyl Detection
  • Authors: Lam, K.H.B.; Menlyadiev, M.; Buggs, V.; Parnprome, S.; Pesce, A.; Suhandynata, R.T.; Fitzgerald, R.L.; Song, L.; Metushi, I.G.

  • Journal: Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine

  • Year: 2024

📚 “Activation” of macro-AST by pyridoxal-5-phosphate in the assay for aspartate aminotransferase
  • Authors: Erica J. Fermon; Marlon Sy; Thomas A. Drake; Lu Song

  • Journal: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)

  • Year: 2024

📚 A case of false positive opiate immunoassay results from rifampin (rifampicin) treatment
  • Authors: Lam, K.H.B.; Song, L.; Buggs, V.; Vithlani, G.; Metushi, I.G.

  • Journal: Practical Laboratory Medicine

  • Year: 2023

📚 A Suspected Case of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Consistent with Fentanyl Toxicity
  • Authors: Brian Lam, K.H.; Sobolevsky, T.; Ahrens, B.; Song, L.; Metushi, I.G.

  • Journal: Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine

  • Year: 2023

📚 Elevated Troponin Results in a Patient on Immunotherapy for Crohn’s Disease
  • Authors: Song, L.; Park, S.; Cassidy, T.; Shamsa, K.; Getzug, T.; Dietz, D.

  • Journal: Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine

  • Year: 2021

 

Dr. Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Medicinal Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Medicinal Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Doctorate at BCSIR, Bangladesh

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan has an extensive academic background with qualifications from renowned institutions around the world. He began his education in Bangladesh, where he completed his Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C) in 1994 from Rampur High School and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C) from University Lab. College, Dhaka in 1996. He then pursued a B.Sc. (Honors) in Botany from the University of Dhaka (2000) followed by an M.S in Botany from the same institution in 2001.

Dr. Bhuiyan expanded his academic prowess by earning a second M.S. in Microbiology from Hokkaido University, Japan in 2012, specializing in Sustainability Science through several advanced diplomas. Notably, he earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Hokkaido University in 2015, further cementing his expertise in the field.

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience

Dr. Bhuiyan currently holds the position of Principal Scientific Officer (PSO) at the Industrial Microbiology Laboratory of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), BCSIR, Dhaka, Bangladesh. As a leading figure in his department, Dr. Bhuiyan has contributed significantly to research in microbiology and sustainability sciences. His work has had a meaningful impact on the microbiological sciences in Bangladesh and beyond.

🏅 Special Achievements and Awards

Throughout his career, Dr. Bhuiyan has earned numerous prestigious accolades. He was recognized as the Best Young Scientist by the American Chemical Society in 2015 and received the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Travel Award in 2016, highlighting his active participation in global microbiology research. Additionally, he was honored as an Infectious Disease Fellow by the American Microbiology Society in 2017. He has also been awarded the MEXT Scholarship by the Japanese Government in 2010 and the RTFDCS Fellowship by the Indian Government in 2009.

🌿 International Exposure and Scientific Diplomacy

Dr. Bhuiyan’s international experiences include being a Visiting Scientist under the Indian Government Fellowship at the Forest Research Institute in Dehra Dun, India, and participating as a Scientific Diplomat at the World Student Environmental Summit in Switzerland in 2011. These roles underscore his contributions to international collaborations and scientific exchanges.

🧬 Conferences and Scientific Engagements

Dr. Bhuiyan has actively participated in numerous international conferences, where he has represented Bangladesh on a global stage. His notable conference participations include:

  • ASM Microbe Conference (2016, 2017) in the USA
  • International Conference on Food Security and Food Safety (2016) in Bangladesh
  • International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem) (2015) in Hawaii, USA
  • International Union of Microbiology Society (IUMS) Congress (2014) in Montreal, Canada
    These conferences have allowed Dr. Bhuiyan to exchange knowledge and collaborate with world-renowned experts in microbiology and related fields.

🧑‍🔬 Memberships in Scientific Societies

Dr. Bhuiyan is a member of several prominent scientific organizations, reflecting his active involvement in the scientific community. These include:

  • American Society for Microbiology
  • The Japan Wood Research Society
  • The Chemical Society of Japan
  • The Canadian Society of Microbiologists
  • The Australian Society for Microbiology
  • American Chemical Society
  • Bangladesh Chemical Society

Publications Top Notedđź“–

Molecular characterization, antibiotic resistant pattern and biofilm forming potentiality of bacterial community associated with Ompok pabda fish farming in southwestern Bangladesh

Authors: Afrina Haque, Abhijit Chowdhury, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Banasree Bhowmik, Sadia Afrin, Rajib Sarkar, Md Mansurul Haque

Journal: Microbial Pathogenesis

Year: 2024-09

Enhancing prebiotic, antioxidant, and nutritional qualities of noodles: A collaborative strategy with foxtail millet and green banana flour

Authors: Tasnim Farzana, Syed Amir Ashraf, Md. Jaynal Abedin, Abu Tareq Mohammad Abdullah, Akter Hossain Reaz, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Sadia Afrin, Mohammed Abdus Satter

Journal: PLOS ONE

Year: 2024-08-19

Exploration and characterization of a newly isolated bacterium, Enterobacter quasihormaechei strain BDIFST24001, capable of producing rhamnolipid biosurfactant for oil remediation

Authors: Afsana Habib Jui, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Banasree Bhowmik, Nazia Khatun, Abhijit Chowdhury, Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Md. Alamgir Kabir, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Md. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan, Sadia Afrin

Journal: Access Microbiology

Year: 2024-08-01

Exploration and characterization of a newly isolated bacterium, Enterobacter quasihormaechei strain BDIFST24001, capable of producing rhamnolipids biosurfactant for oil remediation

Authors: Afsana Habib Jui, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Banasree Bhowmik, Nazia Khatun, Abhijit Chowdhury, Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Md. Alamgir Kabir, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Md. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan, Sadia Afrin

Journal: Access Microbiology (Preprint)

Year: 2024-07-15

Exploration and characterization of a newly isolated bacterium, Enterobacter quasihormaechei strain BDIFST24001, capable of producing rhamnolipids biosurfactant for oil remediation

Authors: Afsana Habib Jui, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Banasree Bhowmik, Nazia Khatun, Abhijit Chowdhury, Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Md. Alamgir Kabir, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Md. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan, Sadia Afrin

Journal: Access Microbiology (Preprint)

Year: 2024-07-09