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.

 

Paul Padovani | Health and Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Paul Padovani | Health and Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Pediatric cardiologist, University Hospital of Nantes, France

Dr. Paul Padovani is a Junior Doctor in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology (MD, MSc in Clinical Research) at Nantes University Hospital (CHU de Nantes), France, where he integrates clinical practice, research, and digital health innovation to enhance outcomes for children with congenital heart disease. He earned his MD and MSc in Clinical Research, completing specialized cardiovascular medicine training after ranking 372nd in the French National Exam (ECN), with rotations in leading French university hospitals. His research focuses on pediatric and congenital interventional cardiology, quality-of-life assessment and exercise physiology in CHD, simulation-based medical education, and the development of AI/NLP pipelines integrated with OMOP Common Data Model (CDM) to enable structured healthcare data analysis. Professionally, he has contributed to over ten major research projects, including QUALISYSTEMIC, the first nationwide study on systemic right ventricle quality of life, and SIMUL-CHD, a randomized controlled trial on simulation-based communication training, while also leading AI-driven multicenter data initiatives. Dr. Paul Padovani has published 14 peer-reviewed articles, achieving 56 citations and an h-index of 4, reflecting his emerging impact in pediatric cardiology and digital health. He has received competitive research grants and recognition for advancing multicenter clinical studies and digital health programs. He is an active member of the French Society of Pediatric Cardiology (SFCP) and the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC), participating in international collaborations and peer-reviewed research efforts. His skills encompass clinical trial design, pediatric interventional procedures, simulation-based education, quality-of-life assessments, and AI-enabled data integration. Dr. Paul Padovani’s vision is to bridge clinical innovation, research, and education, improving patient outcomes, fostering reproducible research, and mentoring future leaders. His work is transforming pediatric cardiology, advancing digital health solutions, and establishing him as a globally recognized emerging leader in health and medicine.

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Featured Publications

1. Padovani, P., Singh, Y., Pass, R. H., Vasile, C. M., Nield, L. E., & Baruteau, A.-E. (2023). E-health: A game changer in fetal and neonatal cardiology? Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(21), 6865.

2. Vasile, C. M., Padovani, P., Rujinski, S. D., Nicolosu, D., Toma, C., Turcu, A. A., & Cioboata, R. (2023). The increase in childhood obesity and its association with hypertension during pandemics. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(18), 5909.

3. Dardari, M., Iorgulescu, C., Bataila, V., Deaconu, A., Cinteza, E., Vatasescu, R., Padovani, P., Vasile, C. M., & Dorobantu, M. (2023). Transvenous lead extraction in a European low-volume center without on-site surgical support. Reports, 6(3), 41.

4. Dardari, M., Cinteza, E., Vasile, C. M., Padovani, P., & Vatasescu, R. (2023). Infective endocarditis among pediatric patients with prosthetic valves and cardiac devices: A review and update of recent emerging diagnostic and management strategies. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(15), 4941.

5. Padovani, P., Grunenwald Gronier, C., & Baruteau, A.-E. (2023). Midline crossing right pulmonary veins with dual drainage to the left atrium. Cardiology in the Young, 33(2), 305–308.

 

Yiling Hou | Health and Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yiling Hou | Health and Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Professor, China West Normal University, China

Prof. Dr. Yiling Hou is a distinguished scientist and Professor at the College of Life Sciences, China West Normal University, recognized as a reserve candidate for academic and technological leadership in Sichuan Province and an overseas high-level talent. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (2005) and Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry (2008) from Sichuan University, followed by a Doctor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2011) from Sichuan Agricultural University and further enhanced her expertise as a visiting scholar at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania (2017–2018). Beginning her career as a Teaching Assistant in 2008, she advanced to Lecturer in 2011, Associate Professor in 2011 and full Professor in 2016, also serving as Program Director for Biotechnology (2013–2020) and currently as Deputy Director of the Sichuan Collaborative Innovation Center for Tissue Repair Materials Engineering Technology. Her research focuses on the isolation, purification, structural identification and biological activity of fungal polysaccharides, alongside tumor cell kinetics, spindle dynamics during mitosis, meiosis and the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression. Skilled in structural identification, molecular medicine, apoptosis analysis and advanced biopharmaceutical techniques, she has published 104 Scopus-indexed papers with 787 citations and an h-index of 16, reflecting her growing international impact. Prof. Dr. Yiling Hou is an active Councilor of the Sichuan Provincial Microbiology Society and the Sichuan Provincial Youth Federation, highlighting her commitment to scientific community leadership and youth engagement. Honored as an emerging academic leader in Sichuan Province, she continues to guide students and collaborative projects that bridge traditional pharmacology and modern oncology. With her strong publication record, leadership roles and global collaborations, Prof. Dr. Yiling Hou is poised to make transformative contributions to cancer research and molecular therapeutics, advancing biomedical science and inspiring future generations of researchers.

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Featured Publications

1. Wang, Y., Lu, R., Ding, X., You, Y., Lin, Y., Hou, Y., & Xia, Y. (2025). Structure identification and in vitro immunomodulatory activities of polysaccharide AHL26-P from Arachis hypogaea (Tianfu 26) leaves. Results in Chemistry, 18, 102724.

2. Sun, Z.-A., Zhao, N., Zheng, L., Pan, F., Ding, X., & Hou, Y. (2025, June 26). Comparative studies on the structure and biological activities of two new polysaccharides from Tricholoma flavovirens (TF-P) and Trametes versicolor (TV-P). Results in Chemistry. Advance online publication.

3. Liu, K., Sun, Z., Li, X., Qing, X., Yu, W., Liu, M., Ding, X., & Hou, Y. (2025). Structure characterization and biological activity of polysaccharides from Trametes sanguinea (TS-P) and wild Lentinus edodes (LE-P). Food Bioscience, 68, 106656.

4. Zhou, L., Ding, X., & Hou, Y. (2024). The structure characterization and biological activities of new polysaccharides from Armillariella tabescens (AT-P) and Tricholoma portentosum (TP-P). Results in Chemistry, 18, 4620–4633.

5. Yu, W., Yuan, R., Liu, M., Liu, K., Ding, X., & Hou, Y. (2024). Effects of rpl1001 gene deletion on cell division of fission yeast and its molecular mechanism. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 46(3), 2576–2597.

 

Cheikh Sokhna | Health and Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Cheikh Sokhna | Health and Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Research Director, Institute of Research for Development (IRD), France

Prof. Cheikh Sokhna is a distinguished medical biologist, malariologist and epidemiologist, serving as Research Director at the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), France, director of the Joint Research Team on Infectious, Neglected and Emerging Diseases in the South (MINES) and Team Leader at the Mediterranean Infection University Hospital Institute in Marseille. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD, Senegal) and a Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) in Infectious and Tropical Diseases from Aix-Marseille University (AMU, France). Over the past 25 years, he has focused on malaria, persistent and emerging infectious diseases in West Africa, leading numerous projects and international collaborations with CNRS, Institut Pasteur and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His professional experience includes leadership roles at Aix-Marseille University, IRD, Institut de Microbiologie de la Méditerranée (CNRS) and multiple Pasteur Network centers, reflecting a strong global research presence. Prof. Cheikh Sokhna has supervised 39 theses, including 13 co-supervised between UCAD and AMU and has produced over 480 indexed articles, 2 book directions, and 13 book chapters, with 336 documented publications, 9,382 citations and an h-index of 48. His research interests include infectious diseases, malaria epidemiology, emerging pathogens and tropical disease control and his skills encompass infectious disease research, international development and large-scale scientific project management. He is the first elected President of the Senegalese Society of Parasitology, Mycology and Entomology (SOSEPAME) and actively promotes public science education through media engagements. Prof. Cheikh Sokhna is highly deserving of recognition for his groundbreaking contributions to infectious disease research, mentorship and global health collaborations, demonstrating strong potential to advance high-impact research, strengthen international partnerships and shape the next generation of biomedical scientists.

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Featured Publications

1. Lagier, J. C., Khelaifia, S., Alou, M. T., Ndongo, S., Dione, N., Hugon, P., Caputo, A., … Raoult, D…etc (2016). Culture of previously uncultured members of the human gut microbiota by culturomics. Nature Microbiology, 1(12), 1045.

2. Trape, J. F., Tall, A., Diagne, N., Ndiath, O., Ly, A. B., Faye, J., Dieye-Ba, F., … Rogier, C…etc (2011). Malaria morbidity and pyrethroid resistance after the introduction of insecticide-treated bednets and artemisinin-based combination therapies: A longitudinal study. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 11(12), 925–932.

3. Senghor, B., Sokhna, C., Ruimy, R., & Lagier, J. C. (2018). Gut microbiota diversity according to dietary habits and geographical provenance. Human Microbiome Journal, 7, 1–9.

4. Sougoufara, S., Diédhiou, S. M., Doucouré, S., Diagne, N., Sembène, P. M., & Sokhna, C…etc (2014). Biting by Anopheles funestus in broad daylight after use of long-lasting insecticidal nets: A new challenge to malaria elimination. Malaria Journal, 13(1), 125.

5. Mediannikov, O., Fenollar, F., Socolovschi, C., Diatta, G., Bassene, H., Molez, J. F., … Raoult, D…etc (2010). Coxiella burnetii in humans and ticks in rural Senegal. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 4(4), e654.