Dr. Pengli Gao | Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pengli Gao | Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College | China

Dr. Pengli Gao is a dedicated Research Assistant at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Beijing University in 2024, where she developed a strong foundation in molecular imaging and nanomedicine. Her research focuses on the design and construction of multi-modal molecular imaging probes that integrate fluorescence imaging, magnetic particle imaging, and computed tomography (CT) for enhanced diagnostic precision. In addition, she explores intelligent drug delivery systems and multifunctional nanomaterials for combined diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Dr. Gao has made significant contributions to the field, publishing 12 scientific articles as first or co-first author, three of which have been recognized as highly cited papers. She also holds three Chinese invention patents, showcasing her innovative research capabilities. Her excellence has been acknowledged through the prestigious Xiehe Young Scholar Support Program Award in 2024. As an active member of professional organizations including CSB, CSBM, CSBME, and WMIS, Dr. Gao continues to advance the frontiers of biomedical imaging and nanotechnology, contributing to the development of next-generation solutions for precision medicine and integrated healthcare.

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Featured Publications

Gao, P., Chen, H., Bai, Y., Li, J., Wang, X., & Jiang, J. (2025). Cascade nanozyme of multi-antioxidant Mn-doped carbon dots counters cytokine storm in acute lung injury. Chemical Engineering Journal.

Gao, P., Liu, Y., Wang, X., Feng, X., Liu, H., Liu, S., Huang, X., Wu, X., Xiong, F., Jia, X., et al. (2024). Adhesion molecule–targeted magnetic particle imaging nanoprobe for visualization of inflammation in acute lung injury. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

Liu, Y., Gao, P., Jia, X., Jiang, J., Hui, H., & Tian, J. (2024). Oral-administered allomelanin-like nanomedicine with multi-enzyme mimesis and favorable gastrointestinal tolerance for amelioration of acute colitis. Applied Materials Today.

Feng, X., Gao, P., Li, Y., Hui, H., Jiang, J., Xie, F., & Tian, J. (2024). First magnetic particle imaging to assess pulmonary vascular leakage in vivo in the acutely injured and fibrotic lung. Bioengineering & Translational Medicine.

Huang, X., Hui, H., Shang, W., Gao, P., Zhou, Y., Pang, W., Woo, C. M., Tian, J., & Lai, P. (2023). Deep penetrating and sensitive targeted magnetic particle imaging and photothermal therapy of early-stage glioblastoma based on a biomimetic nanoplatform. Advanced Science.

Wu, X., Gao, P., Zhang, P., Shang, Y., He, B., Zhang, L., Jiang, J., Hui, H., & Tian, J. (2023). Cross-domain knowledge transfer based parallel-cascaded multi-scale attention network for limited view reconstruction in projection magnetic particle imaging. Computers in Biology and Medicine.

Wu, X., He, B., Gao, P., Zhang, P., Shang, Y., Zhang, L., Zhong, J., Jiang, J., Hui, H., & Tian, J. (2023). PGNet: Projection generative network for sparse-view reconstruction of projection-based magnetic particle imaging. Medical Physics.

Dr. Sara Cerra – Nanochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sara Cerra – Nanochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Sapienza University of Rome Italy

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🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Sara Cerra earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences in 2022 from Sapienza University of Rome. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome (Italy), where she continues her groundbreaking research in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization.

🔬 Research Focus & Expertise

Dr. Cerra’s research is dedicated to the synthesis and characterization of noble metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, and nanohybrids. She specializes in their surface functionalization using both hydrophilic and hydrophobic ligands, enabling structure-property correlation studies and improving their physicochemical properties. Her research has applications in optoelectronics, sensing, nanomedicine, and biotechnology. During her Ph.D. and postdoctoral work, she pioneered the surface functionalization of colloidal nanoparticles, revealing critical insights into their surface properties. One of her major achievements includes the synthesis of nanoparticles with mixed functionalization, enhancing their colloidal stability. Additionally, she explored the design of bifunctional organic and organometallic ligands, leading to the creation of covalent nanoparticle networks with unique optoelectronic properties.

🏆 Recognitions & Awards

Dr. Cerra has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to nanomaterials research. In 2022, she received the prestigious “FareRicerca” award. Furthermore, her paper, “Hydrophilic Gold Nanoparticles as Anti-PD-L1 Antibody Carriers: Synthesis and Interface Properties,” was honored with the “Top Cited Article 2021-2022” recognition by the journal Part. Part. Syst. Charact..

🏛 Professional Memberships

Dr. Cerra is an active member of the Inorganic Chemistry Division of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI) since 2019. Through her membership, she continues to engage with the scientific community, contributing to advancements in nanoscience and material chemistry.

🚀 Impact & Future Contributions

Dr. Sara Cerra’s innovative research in nanoparticles and nanohybrids is paving the way for new materials with advanced applications in healthcare, electronics, and sustainable technologies. Her contributions to nanomedicine, optoelectronics, and sensing technologies highlight her role as a pioneer in the field of functional nanomaterials.

Notable Publications📖


📖Ag-Decorated Titania Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications
  • Authors: Martina Mercurio, Farid Hajareh Haghighi, Francesca Ubaldi, Sara Cerra, Maria Luisa Astolfi, Roberto Matassa, Chiara Battocchio, Martina Marsotto, Cinzia De Angelis, Sara Della Monaca et al.

  • Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials

  • Year: 2024

📖Biochar/Biopolymer Composites for Potential In Situ Groundwater Remediation
  • Authors: Marco Petrangeli Papini, Sara Cerra, Damiano Feriaud, Ida Pettiti, Laura Lorini, Ilaria Fratoddi

  • Journal: Materials

  • Year: 2024

📖Micro and Nanostructured Carbon-Phenolic Ablators Modified by PVP Addition
  • Authors: Laura Paglia, Rita Bottacchiari, Flavio Cognigni, Sara Cerra, Virgilio Genova, Marco Rossi, Ilaria Fratoddi, Francesco Marra, Giovanni Pulci

  • Journal: Materials & Design

  • Year: 2024

📖Biochar/Biopolymer Composites for In-Situ Groundwater Remediation
  • Authors: Marco Petrangeli Papini, Sara Cerra, Damiano Feriaud, Ida Pettiti, Laura Lorini, Ilaria Fratoddi

  • Journal: Preprint

  • Year: 2024

📖Nanoscale Solutions: The Transformative Applications of Functionalized Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation
  • Authors: Sara Cerra, Ilaria Fratoddi

  • Journal: Applied Nano

  • Year: 2024