Zhoule Zhu | Neurosurgery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhoule Zhu | Neurosurgery | Best Researcher Award

Zhoule Zhu at Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, China.

Dr. Zhoule Zhu is a neurosurgeon and physician-scientist with focused expertise in functional neurosurgery and translational neuroscience. His academic training and medical practice have been rooted in premier Chinese institutions, including Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals addressing clinical innovations in deep brain stimulation, cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, and AI-assisted healthcare. Dr. Zhu is committed to advancing precision medicine approaches for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders through integrative neurosurgical research.

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Educational Details

  • Ph.D. in Medicine, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, 2020.09–2023.06

  • M.Sc. in Medicine, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, 2017.09–2020.06

  • B.Med., The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 2012.09–2017.06

Professional Experience

Dr. Zhoule Zhu currently serves as an Attending Physician in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (since June 2024). He previously held the position of Resident Physician in the same department from August 2023 to June 2024. His clinical and research work integrates advanced neurosurgical practice with cutting-edge neuroimaging and brain stimulation techniques.

Research Interest

Dr. Zhu’s research interests include:

  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression and Parkinson’s disease

  • Brain connectomics and tractography

  • Neuroimaging-based targeting and navigation

  • Biomarker discovery for neurosurgical outcomes

  • Application of AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical settings

Research Funding

Dr. Zhu is the recipient of several competitive grants, including:

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China – Young Scientists Project (2025–2027)

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China – General Program (2025–2027)

  • Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation – Major Project (2024–2026)

Author Metrics

  • Total Publications: 9 peer-reviewed articles

  • Publication Years: 2020–2025

  • Authorship Roles:

    • First Author: 3 publications

    • Co-First Author: 2 publications

    • Corresponding Author: 5 publications

    • Co-Corresponding Author: 2 publications

    • Senior Author: 2 publications

  • Research Areas:

    • Neuroscience

    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

    • Neuroimaging and Tractography

    • Psychiatric Neurosurgery

    • CSF Proteomics

    • Clinical AI Applications

    • Neurosurgical Techniques

  • Journals Published In:

    • Journal of Advanced Research

    • Brain Stimulation

    • Human Brain Mapping

    • Digital Health

    • IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging

    • Journal of Parkinson’s Disease

    • Frontiers in Psychiatry

    • Frontiers in Oncology

    • Frontiers in Surgery

Top Noted Publication

  • Ying Y#, Lin J#, Gao W#, Yue L#, Zeng Q, Bartas K, Cheong D, Jiang H, Zheng Z, Shi L, Ping A, Fang Y, Yan F, Guo T, Zhang J*, Wu H*, Beier K*, Zhu J*, Zhu Z*.
    Proteomic profiling in cerebrospinal fluid reveal biomarkers for shunt outcome in idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus.
    Journal of Advanced Research, 2025.
    # Co-first authors; * Corresponding authors.

  • Zhu Z*, Hubbard E*, Guo X, Barbosa DAN, Popal AM, Cai C, Jiang H, Zheng Z, Lin J, Gao W, Zhang J, Bartas K, Macchia D, Derdeyn P, Halpern CH, Mayberg HS, Beier KT#, Zhu J#, Wu H#.
    A connectomic analysis of deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
    Brain Stimulation, 2021; 14(6): 1226–1233.
    * Corresponding authors; # Co-senior authors.

  • Zhu Z*, Han J*, Zhu H*, Cai C, Feng C, Guo X, Ying Y, Jiang H, Zheng Z, Zhang J, Zhu J#, Wu H#.
    Individualized targeting is warranted in subcallosal cingulate gyrus deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: A tractography analysis.
    Human Brain Mapping, 2023 Aug 1; 44(11): 4200–4210.
    * Corresponding authors; # Co-senior authors.

  • Zhu Z, Ying Y, Zhu J, Wu H#.
    ChatGPT’s potential role in non-English-speaking outpatient clinic settings.
    Digital Health, 2023 Jun 26; 9: 20552076231184091.
    # Corresponding author.

  • Weng L*, Zhu Z*, Dai K, Zheng Z, Zhu J, Wu H#.
    Reduced-Reference Learning for Target Localization in Deep Brain Stimulation.
    IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, 2024 Jul; 43(7): 2434–2447.
    * Corresponding authors; # Senior author.

Conclusion

Dr. Zhoule Zhu demonstrates an impressive trajectory in functional neurosurgery, brain stimulation, and AI-enhanced clinical neuroscience. His publication quality, translational orientation, and competitive grant record make him a very suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award, particularly in an early- to mid-career category. With additional development in citation impact, mentoring, and broader academic leadership, he could become a standout figure in the global neurosurgical research community.

 

Omar Ahmed-Farid | Neuroscience | Neuroscience Impact Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Omar Ahmed-Farid | Neuroscience | Neuroscience Impact Award

Principal Investigator at National Organization for Drug Control and Research, Egypt.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Omar Ahmed-Farid is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in animal physiology and pharmaceutical analytics. With over 15 years of experience in drug regulation, physiological research, and chromatographic techniques, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing pharmaceutical quality control in Egypt. As a certified trainer, he has educated numerous professionals in advanced chromatography and analytical method development. His research interests lie in bioanalysis, drug metabolism, and enantiomeric purity assessment, making significant contributions to pharmaceutical sciences. Currently, he leads the Diagnostic Kits and Medical Supplies Administration at EDA, ensuring the highest standards of medical diagnostics and regulatory compliance.

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Educational Details

  • Ongoing (2020 – Present): Associate Professor of Animal Physiology

  • 2015 – 2020: Researcher in Animal Physiology

  • 2010 – 2015: Assistant Researcher in Animal Physiology

  • 2005 – 2010: An Assistant in Research of Animal Physiology

Professional Experience

Dr. Omar Ahmed-Farid is an esteemed researcher and associate professor specializing in animal physiology, with extensive expertise in chromatographic techniques and pharmaceutical analysis. Currently serving as the Head of Diagnostic Kits and Medical Supplies Administration at the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), he is responsible for overseeing regulatory and quality assurance processes for medical diagnostics.

Previously, he held key managerial positions, including serving as the Technical Manager at the Reference Lab (EDA) (2020–2022) and Technical Manager at the Physiology Department, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR) (2015–2020). His earlier roles at NODCAR (2006–2015) involved progressive responsibilities in physiological research and pharmacokinetics.

Dr. Ahmed-Farid is also a certified trainer in chromatographic instrumentation and has conducted numerous professional development courses on HPLC, GC, method development, bioanalysis, and pharmaceutical quantitative analysis. His training programs, offered through the Center for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), have significantly contributed to capacity building in pharmaceutical sciences.

Research Interest

Dr. Ahmed-Farid’s research focuses on animal physiology, pharmacokinetics, chromatographic method development, and bioanalysis. He has a strong interest in the quantitative analysis of drugs in biological matrices, enantiomeric purity assessment, and optimization of chromatography techniques for pharmaceutical applications. His work bridges the gap between analytical chemistry, physiology, and drug metabolism, contributing to advancements in pharmaceutical quality control and regulatory sciences.

Author Metrics & Contributions

Dr. Ahmed-Farid has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in high-impact scientific journals. His research contributions are widely recognized in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry, and animal physiology. His publications and citation metrics demonstrate his influence in chromatographic analysis and pharmacokinetics.

Top Noted Publication

Dr. Omar Ahmed-Farid has made significant contributions to biomedical research, pharmaceutical sciences, and animal physiology, with a focus on bioactive materials, pharmacological interventions, and nutritional physiology. His work is well-cited, demonstrating its impact in multiple scientific fields.

  1. Hyaluronic Acid/Na-Alginate Films as Bioactive Wound Dressings

    • European Polymer Journal (2018) – Citations: 113

    • Development of topical bioactive wound dressings using hyaluronic acid and sodium alginate, enhancing wound healing properties.

  2. Microalgae in Poultry Nutrition

    • Animals (2020) – Citations: 107

    • Investigated dietary microalgae in broiler chickens, assessing growth performance, antioxidant status, and meat quality.

  3. Curcumin Nano-Emulsion for Reproductive Health

    • Journal of Biomedical Science (2017) – Citations: 96

    • Explored curcumin nano-emulsion’s impact on spermatogenesis and sperm motility, particularly in protein-deficient diets.

  4. Protective Effect of L-Carnitine & L-Arginine Against Oligospermia

    • Andrologia (2018) – Citations: 90

    • Examined busulfan-induced oligospermia and the potential therapeutic role of L-carnitine and L-arginine.

  5. Sustainable Encapsulation of Guava Leaf Extracts

    • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (2019) – Citations: 89

    • Developed an eco-friendly encapsulation system for guava leaf extract, improving multifunctional textile finishing.

  6. Lidocaine/β-Cyclodextrin Drug Delivery System

    • European Polymer Journal (2018) – Citations: 66

    • Investigated the inclusion complex of lidocaine with β-cyclodextrin for enhanced drug delivery.

  7. Silymarin’s Protective Role in Dementia

    • Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences (2018) – Citations: 60

    • Studied silymarin’s neuroprotective effects in scopolamine-induced dementia.

  8. Hepatoprotective Effects Against Methotrexate-Induced Toxicity

    • Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine (2017) – Citations: 56

    • Evaluated natural hepatoprotective agents, including Balanites aegyptiaca extract and melatonin.

  9. Antidepressant Effect of Cerebrolysin

    • Chemico-Biological Interactions (2021) – Citations: 51

    • Provided behavioral, biochemical, and molecular evidence of cerebrolysin’s efficacy in depression treatment.

  10. Dietary Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Antioxidant Gene Expression

  • BMC Veterinary Research (2020) – Citations: 46

  • Examined zinc oxide nanoparticles’ effect on oxidative stress and immune responses in Japanese quails.

Conclusion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Omar Ahmed-Farid is a strong candidate for the Research for Neuroscience Impact Award due to his contributions to neuropharmacology, neuroprotection, and therapeutic advancements in cognitive disorders. His interdisciplinary expertise in drug metabolism, chromatographic techniques, and bioanalysis enhances his research’s relevance in neurological health and therapeutic interventions. Strengthening his direct neuroscience applications and global collaborations would further solidify his recognition as a leading neuroscientist.