Dr. Hewang Lee, Medicinal Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Hewang Lee, Medicinal Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Doctorate at George Washington University, United States

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🌟 Summary

  • Dr. Lihua is a seasoned Research Scientist at George Washington University, specializing in the metabolic mechanisms of hypertension and chronic kidney diseases. With a robust background spanning prestigious institutions like NIH and Max-Planck Institute, Dr. Lihua has made significant contributions to understanding renal regulation, energy metabolism, and neuropeptide functions.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Medical Science, Beijing Medical University, 1997
  • M.S. in Medical Science, Shanghai Medical University, 1993
  • M.D. in Clinical Medicine, Bengbu Medical College, 1990

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Research Scientist, George Washington University, 2020 – Present
    • Leading projects on NPFF, SNX19, PRDX4, and autophagy in hypertension.
  • Statistical Analyst and Programmer, Rang Technologies, 2019 – 2020
    • Clinical research in oncology, cardiovascular, and renal diseases.
  • Researcher, Dalian Medical University, 2015 – 2018
    • Investigated metabolic mechanisms in chronic kidney diseases.
  • Postdoc Scientist, University of Maryland and Children National Medical Center, 2009 – 2015
    • Explored sodium reabsorption regulation and GPCR trafficking in hypertension.

🔍 Research Interests

  • Hypertension mechanisms
  • Neuropeptides and dopamine interactions
  • Autophagy and renal diseases

Publication Top Noted📝

  • Article: Poly-(ADP-ribose) polymerases inhibition by olaparib attenuates activities of the NLRP3 inflammasome and of NF-κB in THP-1 monocytes
    • Authors: Mustafa, K., Han, Y., He, D., Lee, H., Qu, P.
    • Journal: PLoS ONE
    • Volume: 19
    • Issue: 2 (February)
    • Pages: e0295837
    • Year: 2024
  • Article: Peroxiredoxin-4 and Dopamine D5 Receptor Interact to Reduce Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in the Kidney
    • Authors: Amatya, B., Yang, S., Yu, P., Lee, H., Jose, P.A.
    • Journal: Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
    • Volume: 38
    • Issue: 16
    • Pages: 1150–1166
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: RNA-Seq analysis of obese Pdha1fl/flLyz2-Cre mice induced by a high-fat diet
    • Authors: Geng, Z., Yuan, Y., He, D., Tang, Z., Qu, P.
    • Journal: Experimental Animals
    • Volume: 72
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 112–122
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: The Correlation between Increased Expressions of NLRP3 Inflammasome Components in Peripheral Blood Mono-Nuclear Cells and Plaque Vulnerability in Human Carotid Atherosclerosis
    • Authors: Xie, W., Shi, X., Lee, H., Niu, N., Qu, P.
    • Journal: Iranian Journal of Public Health
    • Volume: 52
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 147–158
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: HIV-1 Vpr suppresses expression of the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter in the distal convoluted tubule
    • Authors: Shrivastav, S., Lee, H., Okamoto, K., Kino, T., Kopp, J.B.
    • Journal: PLoS ONE
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 9 (September)
    • Pages: e0273313
    • Year: 2022

Assoc Prof Dr. Rahmat Khan, Medicinal Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Rahmat Khan, Medicinal Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Rahmat Khan UST Bannu, KP, Pakistan, Pakistan

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Summary👨‍🔬

Dr. Rahmat Ali Khan is an experienced biochemist and educator, currently serving as the Chairman and Professor at the University of Science and Technology, Bannu. He is a distinguished HEC Approved Supervisor with a strong academic background, holding a PhD in Biochemistry from QAU Islamabad.

Education📚

  • PhD in Biochemistry, QAU Islamabad, 2010
  • MSc in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Hazara University, Mansehra, 2005
  • Bed in Education, Gomal University, DI Khan, 2002
  • BSc in Pre-Medical, Gomal University, DI Khan, 2001
  • FSC in Pre-Medical, BISE Bannu, 1999
  • SSC in Science, BISE Bannu, 1997

Professional Experience👨‍💼

  • Chairman, UST-Bannu, Sep 7, 2018 - Present
  • Associate Professor, UST Bannu, Oct 4, 2021 - Present
  • Assistant Professor, UST Bannu, Dec 10, 2010 - Oct 3, 2021
  • Senior Research Associate, Dept. of Biochemistry, QAU Islamabad, Sep 9, 2006 - Dec 09, 2010

Research Interests🔬

  • Phytochemical screening and pharmacological evaluation
  • Bioethanol production from starchy agriculture wastes
  • Drug design from plant sources
  • Anti-diabetic capsule production from medicinal plants
  • Effects of medicinal plants against ischemia
  • Pharmacological screening against snake venom acetyl cholinesterase

Leadership Roles💼 

  • Convener, Board of Studies, Department of Biotechnology, UST Bannu
  • Member, Board of Faculty, Faculty of Sciences, UST Bannu
  • Member, Plagiarism Committee, University of Science and Technology Bannu
  • Member, National Curriculum Committee of Higher Education Commission Islamabad of Biotechnology
  • Member, Assessment team, Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Malakand, KPK

Professional Awards🏆 

  • Merit Scholarship Award (2002)
  • HEC Indigenous Scholarship Award (2006)
  • Research Productivity Award by Pakistan Council of Science and Technology (2011-2015)
  • University Best Teacher Award (2017)
  • University Best Research Award (2018)
  • Pas Gold Medal Award by Pakistan Academy of Sciences (2020)

Notable Publication📝

  • Paper Title: Ex vivo antiacetylcholinesterase studies on silver nanoparticles synthesized using green approach
  •                Authors: Nirmala Grace, Geetha Dhandapani, Sridharan Velliyagounder, Vijayaanand M. Arumugam
  •                Journal: Biotechnology Reports
  •                Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-Alzheimer performance of green synthesized silver, gold, and silver/gold bimetallic nanoparticles
  •              Authors: S. Uma Suganya, Arokiyaraj Selvaraj, P. Govindaraju
  •               Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology
  •               Year: 2019
  • Paper Title: Fabrication and characterization of Hypecoum pendulum-assisted novel bio-inspired silver nanoparticles and their antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-Alzheimer properties
  •              Authors: Vijayaanand M. Arumugam, Geetha Dhandapani, Nirmala Grace
  •               Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
  •               Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Kickxia elatine-assisted Bio-fabrication of Nano-silver and Their Antioxidant, Anti-alpha Amylase, and Anti-acetylcholinesterase Properties
  •              Authors: Geetha Dhandapani, Nirmala Grace, Sridharan Velliyagounder, Vijayaanand M. Arumugam
  •              Journal: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
  •              Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of green synthesized silver, gold, and silver/gold bimetallic NPs on BHK-21 cells and human blood lymphocytes using MTT and comet assay
  •              Authors: M. Geetha, T. Hemalatha, N. Ramachandran, M. Vallinayagam, M. Srinivasan, S. Anbazhagan
  •              Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  •              Year: 2019