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.

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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.

Akash Mourya | Health and Medicine Advances | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Akash Mourya | Health and Medicine Advances | Best Researcher Award

PhD Scholar | National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research | India

Mr. Akash Mourya is a promising young pharmacologist specializing in pharmacology and toxicology, with a strong research focus on liver pathophysiology, hepatoprotective drug discovery, and molecular mechanisms underlying hepatic and pulmonary disorders. His ongoing Ph.D. work at NIPER Mohali builds on extensive preclinical and translational research conducted at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, where he has developed expertise in animal models of liver diseases, hemodynamic studies, and hepatic cell culture systems. His research contributions have advanced understanding of non-alcoholic and alcoholic fatty liver diseases, hepatopulmonary and porto-pulmonary hypertension, and liver regeneration mechanisms. He has co-authored seven peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Journal of Hepatology, JHEP Reports, American Journal of Physiology–Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, npj Gut and Liver, ACS Omega, and Life Sciences. His work has collectively received 31 citations, 7 Documents, with an h-index of 3, reflecting growing recognition within the biomedical research community. In addition to journal articles, Mr. Akash Mourya has contributed two book chapters published by Springer Nature (2024) and Academic Press (2025), covering topics such as oxidative stress and pharmacological interventions in liver disease, and PPARγ signaling in diabetes. His research abstracts have been presented at prestigious international conferences, including the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL). His work integrates pharmacological innovation, molecular biology, and experimental therapeutics, with emphasis on Ayurvedic formulations, CB2 receptor agonists, and novel siRNA nanoparticle delivery systems. Mr. Akash Mourya’s ongoing efforts contribute to translational R&D for liver protection and regeneration, aligning with India’s growing emphasis on integrative pharmacology and precision medicine.

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Featured Publications

1. Baweja, S., Kumari, A., Negi, P., Tomar, A., Tripathi, D. M., Mourya, A. K., Rastogi, A., Subudhi, P. D., Thangariyal, S., Kumar, G., Kumar, J., Sood, A., Vashistha, C., Bihari, C., Maiwall, R., & Sarin, S. K. (2023). Hepatopulmonary syndrome is associated with low sphingosine-1-phosphate levels and can be ameliorated by the functional agonist fingolimod. Journal of Hepatology, 79(1), 167–180.

2. Juneja, P., Rahman, S. N. R., Jakhar, D., Mourya, A. K., Tripathi, D. M., Kaur, I., Tiwari, V., & others. (2023). Recombinant VEGF-C (Cys156Ser) improves mesenteric lymphatic drainage and gut immune surveillance in experimental cirrhosis. JHEP Reports, 5(10), 100816.

3. Biswas, S., Yadav, N., Juneja, P., Mourya, A. K., Kaur, S., Tripathi, D. M., & Chauhan, V. S. (2022). Conformationally restricted dipeptide-based nanoparticles for delivery of siRNA in experimental liver cirrhosis. ACS Omega, 7(41), 36811–36824.

4. Kaur, I., Juneja, P., Tiwari, R., Vasudevan, A., Mourya, A. K., Trauner, M., Sarin, S. K., & Tripathi, D. M. (2024). Secondary bile acids in portal blood contribute to liver regeneration in a rat model of partial hepatectomy. American Journal of Physiology – Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 327(4), G645–G658.

5. Tripathi, D. M., Singh, P., Mourya, A. K., & Kaur, S. (2024). Oxidative medicine and novel pharmacological treatment approaches in liver disease. In Adaptation under stressful environments through biological adjustments and interventions (pp. 311–334). Springer Nature.

 

Jie Wu | Health and Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Jie Wu | Health and Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Professor and Lab Director, Shantou University Medical College, China

Prof. Dr. Jie Wu is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Brain Function and Disease at Shantou University Medical College, China, and formerly served as Professor and Director of the Neurophysiology Laboratory at the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI), St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, USA. He earned his M.D. from Xuzhou Medical College in 1983 and Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences in 1990, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at Tohoku University School of Medicine, Japan (1993–1994), and the University of New Mexico, USA (1994–1997). His research focuses on the physiology and pharmacology of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), molecular mechanisms of epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disorders related to amyloid beta (Aβ) and receptor dysfunction, as well as ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channel regulation. Over three decades, he has led groundbreaking neuroscience research funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), the State of Arizona, and various international foundations, making fundamental discoveries in synaptic receptor signaling and neurodegeneration. His pioneering contributions have led to nearly 200 peer-reviewed publications, five book chapters, and eight patents (four U.S. and four Chinese), providing novel insights into receptor-mediated neurological diseases and translational therapies. Among his many honors, Prof. Dr. Jie Wu has received the China National Natural Science Award and the International HH Rosenfield Rekate Pioneer Award, and was listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2022) and elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA, UK, 2024). He serves as Editor-in-Chief and editorial board member for leading international journals and is active in global neuroscience and biomedical societies. With 161 documents, 5,887 citations and an h-index of 44, Prof. Dr. Jie Wu exemplifies research excellence and leadership, advancing global neuroscience through innovation, collaboration, and mentorship that continues to shape the future of brain science and human health worldwide.

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Featured Publications

1. Zhang, X. X., Gao, M., Liu, Q. R., Bi, G. H., Li, X., Yang, H. J., Gardner, E. L., & Wu, J. (2014). Cannabinoid CB2 receptors modulate midbrain dopamine neuronal activity and dopamine-related behavior in mice. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(46), E5007–E5015.

2. Liu, Q., Huang, Y., Xue, F., Simard, A., DeChon, J., Li, G., Zhang, J., Lucero, L., & Wu, J. (2009). A novel nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtype in basal forebrain cholinergic neurons with high sensitivity to amyloid peptides. Journal of Neuroscience, 29(4), 918–929.

3. Wang, T. N., Yang, W., Wang, Y., Nagaraj, V. J., Liu, Q., & Wu, J. (2012). Label-free measuring and mapping of binding kinetics of membrane proteins in single living cells. Nature Chemistry, 4(10), 846–853.

4. Chen, D. J., Gao, M., Gao, F. F., Su, Q. X., & Wu, J. (2017). Brain cannabinoid receptor 2: Expression, function and modulation. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 38(3), 312–316.

5. Okada, Y. C., Wu, J., & Kyuhou, S. (1997). Genesis of MEG signals in a mammalian CNS structure. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology, 103(4), 474–485.