Bing Han | Health and Medicine Advances | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bing Han | Health and Medicine Advances | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, China

Dr. Bing Han, Professor at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, China, is an accomplished medical scientist and clinician whose research bridges molecular biology, microbiome science and clinical gastroenterology. He earned his medical degree (M.D.) followed by postdoctoral research training focused on digestive disease mechanisms and microbial interactions, establishing a strong foundation in translational and precision medicine. His primary research interests center on the gut microbiota–host interaction, bile acid metabolism, intestinal inflammation and biomarker discovery for digestive disorders, with emerging interests in microbiome-based therapeutic interventions. Over his distinguished career, Dr. Bing Han has held academic and clinical roles at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and collaborated with The First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology of China, contributing to interdisciplinary advancements in medical research. His key scientific contributions include innovative studies on the mechanisms of fecal microbiota transplantation in improving inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the development of biomedical devices such as spinal positioning systems and femoral defect fixation stents. He has published 9 scientific documents, receiving 50 citations with an h-index of 5 and authored the academic book Frontiers of Tumor Research. Among his notable research supports are the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant, National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant and the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation and Health Commission Projects of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. His professional engagements include serving as a Young Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Guangxi Medical University and membership in the Digestive Professional Committee of the Chinese Society of Pathophysiology and the Gut Microbiota Branch of the Chinese Society of Biophysics. Through his pioneering research on gut microbiota and digestive pathophysiology, Dr. Bing Han aims to revolutionize clinical diagnostics and therapeutics, promoting global health advancement and innovation in biomedical science.

Profile: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

1. Han, B., Tang, D., Zhu, H., et al. (2024). Integrated multi-omics reveal gut microbiota-mediated bile acid metabolism regulating immunotherapy responses to anti-α4β7-integrin in Crohn’s disease. Gut Microbes, 16(1), 2310894.

2. Han, B., Li, C., Meng, H., et al. (2019). Efficacy and safety of external-beam radiation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma: An overview of current evidence according to the different target population. Bioscience Trends, 13(1), 10–22.

3. Han, B., Tang, D., Lv, X., et al. (2023). Comparative efficacy and safety of combination therapy with infliximab for Crohn’s disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 38(1), 82.

4. Han, B., Shao, L., Li, C., et al. (2019). Surgery versus external beam radiation therapy for AJCC stage I hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal of BUON, 24(4), 1390–1401.

5. Han, B., Yao, H., Shao, L., et al. (2018). Selection of treatment modalities for hepatocellular carcinoma at stages T1 and T2: A preliminary analysis based on the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registry database. Journal of BUON, 23(3), 611–621.

 

Marwa Matboli | Molecular Biology | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Marwa Matboli | Molecular Biology | Women Researcher Award

Marwa Matboli at Faculty of Medicine – Ain Shams University, Egypt.

Prof. Dr. Marwa Matboli is a distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Ain Shams University, Egypt. With a robust academic and research background, she has significantly contributed to the fields of molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics, and translational medicine. Her work encompasses the exploration of non-coding RNAs in disease mechanisms, the application of computational tools in biomedical research, and the development of novel biomarkers for various diseases. She has held several key academic and administrative positions, demonstrating leadership in both educational and research domains.

Publication Profile

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Educational Details

  • MD in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ain Shams University, November 2012
    Thesis: Proteomic Analysis in Breast Screening Study
    Grade: GPA 3.12

  • MSc in Medical Biochemistry, Ain Shams University, May 2009
    Thesis: Detection of mRNA of Apoptosis Inhibition Gene in Urine of Bladder Cancer
    Grade: Excellent

  • M.B., B.Ch. in Medicine, Ain Shams University, December 2002
    Grade: Excellent 

  • Academic Visitor, St. George’s University of London, 2010–2012

Professional Experience

  • Professor, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University (2023–Present)

  • Associate Professor, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University (2018–2023)

  • Lecturer, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Ain Shams University (2013–2018)

  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Ain Shams University (2009–2012)

  • Demonstrator, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Ain Shams University (2005–2009)

  • General Practitioner, Ain Shams University Hospitals (2002–2003); Ministry of Health (2003–2004)

  • Coordinator, Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Armed Forces College of Medicine (2016–2017)

  • Coordinator, Biomedical Research Department, Armed Forces College of Medicine (2016–2017)

  • Acting Head, Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Modern University for Technology and Information (July 2019–2023)

  • Director, Medical Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Modern University for Technology and Information (July 2019–September 2023)

  • Professor and Researcher, Molecular Biology Research Lab, Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine, Misr International University

  • Coordinator, Genetic Module, Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine (2024–Present)

  • Coordinator, Courses in Genetic Engineering, Applied Genomic Technology, Genomics & Proteomics, and Computational Findings, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Delta University for Science and Technology (September 2024–Present)

Research Interest

Prof. Dr. Marwa Matboli’s research focuses on:

  • Non-coding RNAs (miRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs) in disease diagnostics and therapeutics

  • Bioinformatics and computational biology applications in medical research

  • Molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic disorders, including diabetes and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

  • Cancer biomarker discovery and validation

  • Integration of machine learning models in biomedical data analysis

She has contributed to multiple international projects, including the development of the MicroRNA Childhood Cancer Catalog (M3Cs) Version 2.0 and the African Genomic Medicine Training Initiative (AGMT) course.

Author Metrics

  • Google Scholar

    • Total Citations: 2,057

    • h-index: 27

    • i10-index: 59

  • Scopus

    • Total Citations: ~1,550

    • h-index: 22

  • ResearchGate

    • Research Interest Score: 1,000.2

  • ORCID Id: 0000-0002-6852-3954

Top Noted Publication

1. Title: Investigation of long noncoding RNAs expression profile as potential serum biomarkers in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Kamel MM, Matboli M, Sallam M, Montasser IF, Saad AS, El-Tawdi AHF
Journal: Translational Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 168, 134–145
Year: 2016
Impact Factor (2016): ~5.029
Category & Ranking (2016): Medicine, Research & Experimental (Q1)
Citations (Google Scholar): 148
Contribution: Co-author (Prof. Marwa Matboli)

2. Title: Urinary exosomal microRNA panel unravels novel biomarkers for diagnosis of type 2 diabetic kidney disease
Authors: Eissa S, Matboli M, Aboushahba R, Bekhet MM, Soliman Y
Journal: Journal of Diabetes and its Complications
Volume/Issue/Pages: 30(8), 1585–1592
Year: 2016
Impact Factor (2016): ~2.722
Category & Ranking (2016): Endocrinology & Metabolism (Q2)
Citations (Google Scholar): 132
Contribution: Co-author (Prof. Marwa Matboli)

3. Title: Clinical verification of a novel urinary microRNA panel: miR-133b, miR-342, and miR-30 as biomarkers for diabetic nephropathy identified by bioinformatics analysis
Authors: Eissa S, Matboli M, Bekhet MM
Journal: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Volume/Pages: 83, 92–99
Year: 2016
Impact Factor (2016): ~2.759
Category & Ranking (2016): Pharmacology & Pharmacy (Q2)
Citations (Google Scholar): 119
Contribution: Co-author (Prof. Marwa Matboli)

4. Title: Caffeic acid attenuates diabetic kidney disease via modulation of autophagy in a high-fat diet/streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat
Authors: Matboli M, Eissa S, Ibrahim D, Hegazy MGA, Imam SS, Habib EK
Journal: Scientific Reports
Volume/Article: 7, Article number: 2263
Year: 2017
Impact Factor (2017): ~4.122
Category & Ranking (2017): Multidisciplinary Sciences (Q1)
Citations (Google Scholar): 94
Contribution: First author (Prof. Marwa Matboli)

5. Title: Integrative functional genetic-epigenetic approach for selecting genes as urine biomarkers for bladder cancer diagnosis
Authors: Eissa S, Matboli M, Essawy NOE, Kotb YM
Journal: Tumor Biology
Volume/Pages: 36, 9545–9552
Year: 2015
Impact Factor (2015): ~2.926
Category & Ranking (2015): Oncology (Q3) (Note: The journal was later retracted by the publisher in 2017 for multiple articles due to concerns about peer review integrity)
Citations (Google Scholar): 68
Contribution: Co-author (Prof. Marwa Matboli)

Conclusion

Prof. Dr. Marwa Matboli exemplifies the ideal candidate for the Women Researcher Award in Molecular Biology. Her exceptional scholarly output, academic leadership, and pioneering contributions to RNA biology, computational medicine, and translational diagnostics set her apart as a transformative figure in the biomedical field. By addressing minor visibility gaps at the global level, she can further elevate her profile as a leading international expert.