Xiaoquan Huang | Health and Medicine Advances | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Xiaoquan Huang | Health and Medicine Advances | Research Excellence Award

Associate Researcher | Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University | China

Dr. Xiaoquan Huang is an accomplished clinical researcher whose work centers on gastroenterology, hepatology, metabolic liver disease, portal hypertension, gastrointestinal bleeding, and global disease epidemiology. With 848 Scopus citations, 79 publications, and an h-index of 13, his research demonstrates sustained impact across Health Sciences, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, and related clinical domains. His research portfolio features high-quality journal publications in Chinese Medical Journal, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Endoscopy, Liver International, Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease, and Journal of Translational Medicine. His works span clinical investigations, systematic reviews, global burden analyses, and translational studies addressing cirrhosis-related complications, portal vein thrombosis, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, and early-onset colorectal cancer. Dr. Xiaoquan Huang has also served as a corresponding author on several influential global epidemiology studies focused on colorectal cancer and fatty liver disease burden.  Dr. Xiaoquan Huang’s scholarly contributions include research on variceal bleeding management, endoscopic innovations, thrombosis prediction markers, myeloproliferative neoplasm-associated portal hypertension, and gastrointestinal microbiome trends. His findings have advanced evidence-based approaches for cirrhotic complications, individualized treatment strategies, endoscopic therapy optimization, and risk stratification in liver disease. He has contributed to meta-analyses and systematic reviews, including work on transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) for GERD and therapeutic evaluations in portal hypertension, expanding global clinical understanding and practice guidelines. His research awards include multiple Young Investigator accolades from APDW, EASL, and JGHF, reflecting international recognition for innovation and research excellence. Dr. Xiaoquan Huang’s academic leadership includes reviewer service, conference presentations, and contributions to collaborative global research projects. His ongoing work continues to shape diagnostic, therapeutic, and epidemiological frameworks in hepatology and gastroenterology, establishing him as a significant contributor to clinical research and patient-centered innovations.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate | Sci Profiles

Featured Publications

1. Huang, X., Zou, D., Wang, H., Chen, W., Zhang, L., Li, F., Ma, L., Zhang, C., Chen, Y., & Chen, S. (2024). Gastric variceal obstruction improves the efficacy of endoscopic management of esophageal variceal bleeding in GOV type I. Endoscopy International Open, 12(8), E940–E946.

2. Wang, Y., Huang, X. (Corresponding author), Cheryala, M., Aloysius, M., Zheng, B., Yang, K., Chen, B., Fang, Q., Chowdary, S. B., Abougergi, M. S., & Chen, S. (2023). Global increase of colorectal cancer in young adults over the last 30 years: An analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 38(9), 1552–1558.

3. Jiang, S., Ai, Y., Fan, X., Huang, X. (Corresponding author), Wu, L., Ni, L., Li, F., & Chen, S. (2023). Increased factor VIII activity is predictive of the occurrence of portal vein thrombosis in cirrhosis. Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 123(7), 714–722.

4. Huang, X., Zhang, M., Ai, Y., Jiang, S., Xiao, M., Wang, L., Jian, Y., Zhuge, Y., Zhang, C., & Chen, S. (2022). Characteristics of myeloproliferative neoplasm-associated portal hypertension and endoscopic management of variceal bleeding. Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease, 13, Article 20406223221125691.

5. Huang, X., Abougergi, M. S., Sun, C., Murphy, D., Sondhi, V., Chen, B., Zheng, X., Chen, S., & Wang, Y. (2023). Incidence and outcomes of thromboembolic and bleeding events in patients with liver cirrhosis in the USA. Liver International, 43(2), 434–441.

Rossana Vasconcelos | Health and Medicine Advances | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Rossana Vasconcelos | Health and Medicine Advances | Editorial Board Member

Teacher | University of Santo Amaro | Brazil

Dr. Rossana Vasconcelos is a Brazilian dermatologist whose scholarly contributions span clinical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and aesthetic science. With 55 citations, 15 indexed publications, and an h-index of 3 in Scopus, her research presence reflects sustained engagement in advancing dermatological knowledge, particularly within the fields of skin health, cosmetic procedures, and patient-centered aesthetic care. Her academic work focuses on integrating evidence-based dermatological practice with emerging cosmetic technologies. Dr. Rossana Vasconcelos has contributed to peer-reviewed journal publications highlighting innovative approaches in skin treatments, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic applications designed to enhance patient safety and therapeutic outcomes. Her conference outputs further expand her role in disseminating insights on aesthetic dermatology, emphasizing practical innovations and contemporary trends in minimally invasive procedures. In addition to scholarly publications, she has fostered research and mentorship within dermatology, promoting clinical inquiry into skin physiology, anti-aging strategies, cosmeceutical effectiveness, and procedural dermatology. Her research interests include dermato-cosmetic techniques, skin rejuvenation methodologies, pigmentation disorders, and interdisciplinary approaches linking dermatology with aesthetics, well-being, and lifestyle science. Dr. Rossana Vasconcelos has been active in dermatology communities through contributions aligned with the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD) and the Brazilian Society of Dental Surgery (SBCD), supporting scientific engagement and knowledge dissemination. Her research-related recognitions reflect her commitment to combining clinical expertise with continuous academic development. She participates in peer-review activities aligned with dermatology journals and maintains a growing impact through collaborative clinical projects and aesthetic dermatology research initiatives. Her scholarly trajectory is shaped by a balance of scientific curiosity, clinical excellence, and innovative exploration of cosmetic dermatology, resulting in meaningful contributions to the dermatological research landscape in Brazil. Driven by dedication, creativity, and a deep engagement with human well-being, Dr. Rossana Vasconcelos continues to advance research that bridges science, aesthetics, and patient-centered dermatologic care.

Profiles: Scopus | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

1. Amiri, M., Ajasllari, G., Llane, A., & Fabi, S. G. (2025, October). Enhancing methodological rigor in MFU-V meta-analyses: A commentary on evidence synthesis and interpretation. Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

2. Crocco, E., Vasconcelos, R. C. F., Andrade, C. S., & Coutinho, A. L. (2025, August). Treatment of acne vulgaris with a topical application of retinaldehyde, glycolic acid, and Silybum marianum fruit extract: A pilot study. Cureus.

3. Oliveira, G., Cordeiro, A. A. R., Portela, L. C., Crocco, E., & Vasconcelos, R. C. F. (2025, July). Impact of unlawful aesthetic practices in Brazil: A multicenter survey on complications and the need for regulatory reform. Dermatologic Surgery.

4. Di Sessa, D., Pecora, C. de S., Vasconcelos, R. C. F., & Moreira, G. L. (2025, May). Single session of calcium hydroxylapatite, incobotulinumtoxin A, and hyaluronic acid for gluteal aesthetic improvement. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

5. Vasconcelos, R., Arruda, P., Heredia-Combariza, N., & Almeida, A. T. de. (2025, May). Recommendations for the use of Cohesive Polydensified Matrix (CPM) filler technology for facial rejuvenation by the Latin American Expert Group (LAEG). Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery.

Song-Wei Li | Medicine Advances | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Song-Wei Li | Medicine Advances | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at School of medicine, Shanghai University, China.

Dr. Song-Wei Li is a lecturer at the School of Medicine, Shanghai University, and a marine natural product chemist specializing in secondary metabolites from marine organisms. He obtained his Ph.D. from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in 2021, with part of his training at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medical under the mentorship of Prof. Yue-Wei Guo. With over 20 publications in internationally recognized journals, Dr. Li contributes significantly to marine chemoecology and drug discovery, exploring structurally unique compounds with biological potential.

Publication Profile

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Educational Details

  • Ph.D. in Marine Natural Product Chemistry, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China (2021)

    • Joint training at Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Nanchang University, China (2018)

  • B.Sc. in Pharmacy, Nanchang University, China (2015)

Professional Experience

  • Lecturer, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, China (2023–Present)

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, China (2021–2023)

  • Research Training, Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (During Ph.D., under Prof. Yue-Wei Guo)

Research Interest

Dr. Li’s research centers on the discovery, structure elucidation, chemoecology, and bioactivity evaluation of secondary metabolites derived from marine benthic invertebrates—including molluscs, sponges, and coelenterates—as well as marine flora. His studies emphasize marine diterpenoids, polypropionates, and macrocyclic natural products with potential anti-tumoral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial activities. He also integrates quantum mechanical-NMR methods for stereochemical analysis and structural determination.

Author Metrics

Number of Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles: 9
Publication Years: 2018–2025
Total Journals Covered: 8 (including top-tier journals in organic chemistry and marine natural products)

Research Focus

  • Marine Natural Products Chemistry: Focus on isolation and structural elucidation of unique diterpenoids and polypropionates from South China Sea marine organisms (soft corals, mollusks, sponges).

  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry: Biomimetic synthesis and rearrangement studies.

  • NMR and Quantum Mechanical Analysis: Stereochemical analysis using computational and spectroscopic methods.

  • Bioactivity-Oriented Isolation: Emphasis on anti-inflammatory, anti-tumoral, and antibacterial compounds.

Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Cembrane-type diterpenoids from the South China Sea soft coral Sarcophyton mililatensis
    Journal: Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, 2018, 8, 944-955
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2018.06.004
    Authors: Song-Wei Li, Fei Ye, Zheng-Dan Zhu, Hui Huang, Shui-Chun Mao, Yue-Wei Guo
    Abstract: This study describes the isolation and structural characterization of cembrane-type diterpenoids from the soft coral Sarcophyton mililatensis found in the South China Sea. The compounds were analyzed for their potential biological activities, contributing to the understanding of their pharmacological properties.

  2. Title: Complex polypropionates from a South China Sea Photosynthetic Mollusk: Isolation and Biomimetic Synthesis Highlighting Novel Rearrangements
    Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2020, 59, 12105-12112
    DOI: 10.1002/anie.202002261
    Authors: Qi-Hao Wu, Song-Wei Li, Heng Xu, Hong Wang, Pei Hu, Hao Zhang, Cheng Luo, Kai-Xian Chen, Bastien Nay, Yue-Wei Guo, Xu-Wen Li
    Abstract: The paper presents complex polypropionate compounds isolated from Placobranchus ocellatus, a photosynthetic mollusk. Biomimetic synthesis strategies were used to replicate the novel chemical rearrangements observed in these compounds. The study also discusses their potential biological activities and future applications.

  3. Title: Quantum Mechanica-NMR-aided configuration and conformation of two Unreported Macrocycles Isolated from the Soft Coral Lobophytum sp.: Energy Calculations versus Coupling Constants
    Journal: Organic Letters, 2020, 22, 4093-4096
    DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c01121
    Authors: Song-Wei Li, Cristina Cuadrado, Li-Gong Yao, Antonio Hernandez Daranas, Yue-Wei Guo
    Abstract: This paper discusses the structural characterization of two previously unreported macrocycles isolated from Lobophytum sp. using quantum mechanical NMR to determine the configuration and conformation. The study compares energy calculations with experimental coupling constants for structural validation.

  4. Title: Rare new bicyclic cembranoid ethers and a novel trihydroxy prenylated guaiane from the Xisha soft coral Lobophytum sp.
    Journal: Bioorganic Chemistry, 2020, 103, 104223
    DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104223
    Authors: Song-Wei Li, Cristina Cuadrado, Xia-Juan Huan, Li-Gong Yao, Ze-Hong Miao, Antonio Hernandez Daranas, Yue-Wei Guo
    Abstract: The paper reports the discovery of new bicyclic cembranoid ethers and a novel trihydroxy prenylated guaiane from Lobophytum sp. (a species of soft coral). The study provides in-depth structural analysis and evaluates their potential as bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory properties.

  5. Title: Litosetoenins A-E, Diterpenoids from the soft coral Litophyton setoensis, Backbone-rearranged through Divergent Cyclization Achieved by Epoxide Reactivity Inversion
    Journal: The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2021, 86, 11771-11781
    DOI: 10.1021/acs.jorgchem.0c03360
    Authors: Song-Wei Li, I. Wayan Mudianta, Cristina Cuadrado, Geng Li, Gede A. Yudasmara, Gede I. Setiabudi, Antonio Hernandez Daranas, Yue-Wei Guo
    Abstract: This study describes the isolation of diterpenoids (Litosetoenins A-E) from Litophyton setoensis and their unique structural features, which involve a divergent cyclization process facilitated by epoxide reactivity inversion. These compounds are analyzed for their chemical properties and potential pharmacological activities.

  6. Title: Ocellatuperoxides A-F, Uncommon Anti-Tumoral γ-Pyrone Peroxides from a Photosynthetic Mollusk Placobranchus ocellatus
    Journal: Marine Drugs, 2022, 20, 590
    DOI: 10.3390/md20090590
    Authors: Song-Wei Li, Qihao Wu, Heng Xu, Li-Gong Yao, Cheng Luo, Hong Wang, Hao Zhang, Xu-Wen Li, Yue-Wei Guo
    Abstract: This paper reports the isolation of Ocellatuperoxides A-F, γ-pyrone peroxides from Placobranchus ocellatus, a photosynthetic mollusk. These compounds exhibit anti-tumoral properties, and the study explores their potential therapeutic applications in cancer treatment.

  7. Title: Ocellatuspyrones A-G, new antibacterial polypropionates from the Chinese mollusk Placobranchus ocellatus
    Journal: Marine Life Science & Technology, 2023, 5, 373-386
    DOI: 10.1007/s42995-023-00042-2
    Authors: Song-Wei Li, Dan-Dan Yu, Ming-Zhi Su, Li-Gong Yao, Hong Wang, Xue-Ting Liu, Yue-Wei Guo
    Abstract: The paper describes the isolation of new antibacterial polypropionates (Ocellatuspyrones A-G) from Placobranchus ocellatus, examining their structure and antibacterial activities, providing insights into their potential use in treating bacterial infections.

  8. Title: Macrocyclic anti-inflammatory diterpenes from the South China Sea soft coral Sinularia erecta and their isolation by combined column chromatography
    Journal: Journal of Chromatography A, 2024, 1736, 465416
    DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465416
    Authors: Song-Wei Li, Cristina Cuadrado, Jiao Liu, Heng Li, Wei Tang, Antonio Hernandez Daranas, Yue-Wei Guo
    Abstract: This study focuses on the isolation of macrocyclic anti-inflammatory diterpenes from Sinularia erecta, a soft coral from the South China Sea. Combined column chromatography was employed to isolate these compounds, which were then analyzed for their anti-inflammatory properties.

  9. Title: Uncommon Diterpenoids with Diverse Frameworks from the South China Sea Sponge Spongia officinalis and Their Anti-inflammatory Activities
    Journal: The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2025, 90: 1950-1956
    DOI: 10.1021/acs.jorgchem.5b00123
    Authors: Song-Wei Li, Jiao Liu, Zi-Yi Liu, Yan Fu, Li-Gong Yao, Yu-Cheng Gu, Hai-Yan Zhang, Xu-Wen Li, Yue-Wei Guo
    Abstract: This research highlights the discovery of uncommon diterpenoids from the South China Sea sponge Spongia officinalis. The paper focuses on their diverse chemical frameworks and anti-inflammatory activities, with a focus on their potential therapeutic applications.

Conclusion

Dr. Song-Wei Li stands out as a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his innovative research in marine natural products chemistry, his high-impact publications, and his unique interdisciplinary approach. His work has the potential to contribute significantly to drug discovery, particularly in areas of anti-inflammatory, anti-tumoral, and antibacterial therapies. With continued engagement in global scientific networks and an expansion of his research focus, Dr. Li is poised to make even greater contributions to science.