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Atta-ur-Rahman, FRS Honorary Life Fellow Kings College University of Cambridge Cambridge Email: mrmc@benthamscience.netBiography Biography of Atta-ur-Rahman![]() Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman, Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Kings College, University of Cambridge (1968), has 1235 international publications in several fields of organic chemistry including, 349 books published largely by major U.S. and European presses. He was elected as Fellow of Royal Society (London) (2006) and won the prestigious UNESCO Science Prize (1999).Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman was conferred honorary D.Sc. degrees by many leading world universities including the University of Cambridge and appointed an Honorary Life Fellow of Kings College, University of Cambridge. The Austrian government honoured him with its high civil award (“Grosse Goldene Ehrenzeischen am Bande") (2007). He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Karachi, Pakistan. Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman was appointed Academician (Foreign Member) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015). He won the “Friendship Award of China” (2014) and was conferred the highest scientific award of China, the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award, by President Xi Jinping (2020). He was bestowed with the International Scientific Corporation Award (2014) and the “Einstein Professorship” by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) (2013). He was also elected as Foreign Member of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology. Research Institutes have been established in his name in China, Malaysia and Pakistan.
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Davide Barreca Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Biography Biography of Davide Barreca![]()
Davide Barreca is an Associate Professor of biochemistry at the University of Messina. He is
specialized in enzyme modulation by natural compounds, inhibition of protein aggregation and
activation of signal apoptotic cascade. Most of his research projects concentrate on separation and
identification of unknown flavonoids, structural-activity elucidation, and biochemical analysis of
their health promoting or cytotoxicity properties on cells culture. He is author of over 90 papers in
peer-reviewed journals, 30 chapters in books, and 70 conference proceedings and reviewer of over
40 international scientific journals.
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M. Iqbal Choudhary H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry University of Karachi Karachi Biography Biography of M. Iqbal Choudhary![]() Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary is a Distinguished National Professor of Organic Chemistry and Director at International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (H. E. J. Research Institute of Chemistry and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research). He is among the most prominent scientists of Pakistan, recognized for his original contributions in the fields of natural products and bioorganic chemistry. He has written and edited 50 books, most of which have been published in USA and Europe. He is also the author of over 900 research papers and chapters in top international science journals of the West, as well as 43 US patents. The cumulative impact factor of his publications is over 1,750. This is by far the largest number of quality publications from any scientist in Pakistan. He has been among the most cited scientists of Pakistan in last five years with citations exceeding 11,000 (h-Index: 41).
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W.-H. Chen Wuyi University Jiangmen Biography Biography of W.-H. Chen![]() Dr. Chen received his B.Sc in Chemistry from Sichuan University, China and Ph.D. in
Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Nagasaki University, Japan. Dr. Chen even worked as a
CREST postdoctoral researcher at Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan, as an
associate professor at Sun Yat-sen University, China and as a research scientist at Lehigh
University, Pennsylvania, USA. Currently Dr. Chen is a full professor at Southern Medical
University, China. He has published more than 90 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Chen is also
currently the Associate Editor of Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry (MRMC), published
by Bentham Science Publishers.
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Lee Y.-W. David Harvard Medical School Belmont, MA Biography Biography of Lee Y.-W. David![]() Dr. Lee has worked on numerous drug discovery projects related to traditional Chinese medicine, contributing significantly to the development of alternative therapies for substance abuse and for osteoarthritis. He is the principal investigator on “Alternative Therapies for Alcohol and Drug Abuse,” a program project grant funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Lee and his colleagues at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School are also looking into natural remedies for diabetes, depression, autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lee received an institutional development award in 1985, has published 110 papers and holds 15 US and international patents.
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R. Muthyala University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN |
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D. Barlocco University of Milano Milano Biography Biography of D. Barlocco![]() Daniela Barlocco earned her degree in Pharmacy (1969) and in Chemistry (1977) from the University of Pavia (Italy). She became Researcher at the University of Milan, faculty of Pharmacy, in 1980 and associate professor at the University of Modena in 1992. She got the title of full professor at the University of Milan in 2000.
Her main research interests are addressed to the design of small molecules as enzyme inhibitors and to the comprehension of the protein-protein interactions.
She has published about 150 scientific papers and several patents.
She is in the Advisory Board of several journals.
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M. Bernard University of Namur Namur |
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A. Gueiffier Universite Tours Tours |
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S.M. Husbands University of Bath Bath Biography Biography of S.M. Husbands![]() Professor Husbands joined the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at the University of Bath in 2000, was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2010 and then Professor in 2012. He has been Head of the Medicinal Chemistry group within the Department since 2013. Prof Husbands’ main research interests relate to neuropsychological diseases, in particular drug abuse, but also including depression and anxiety. Recent research interests have focussed on the development and therapeutic potential of ‘selectively promiscuous’ ligands and has been driven by the understanding that CNS disorders are rarely simple, requiring complex solutions. Prof Husbands has published >100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, mostly on CNS active molecules.
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N. Tagmatarchis Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute Athens Biography Biography of N. Tagmatarchis![]() Nikos Tagmatarchis is the Deputy Director in the Theoretical and Physical Chemistry
Institute, at the National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens, Greece. He has studied
chemistry and received his PhD from the Chemistry Department, University of Crete, Greece
(1997). Dr. Tagmatarchis’s accomplishments are reflected in over 180 scientific peer-
reviewed research articles, while his work has been cited more than 8200 times, associated
with an h-index of 37. He has been recipient of the European Young Investigator Award
(2004), Visiting Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011-2012) and Invited
Fellow by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Japan (2013- 2014).
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R.J. Hwu Tsing Hua University Hsinchu Biography Biography of R.J. Hwu![]() Prof. Hwu obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from Stanford University, California, USA. He has been a Distinguished Chair Professor of National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan and served as the President of Asian Federation for Medicinal Chemistry in 2012 and 2013.
He has published more than 200 scientific publications and is a named inventor of 49 issued patents internationally. Professor Hwu has been Fellows of TWAS, IUPAC, and The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK.
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S. Sarel The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem |
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Thomas Mavromoustakos Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Biography Biography of Thomas Mavromoustakos![]() Professor Thomas Mavromoustakos was born in Prastio-Morphou of Cyprus in 1960. He finished his undergraduate studies from the Department of Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens-NKUA, Greece (1980-1985), and he graduated from the Pharmacy Department of the University of Connecticut, USA (1985-1990). From 1991-2007, Prof. Mavromoustakos served as a Research Director at the National Hellenic Research Foundation. Later on, from 2007-2012, he served as an Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department of NKUA, and currently, from 2012 onwards, he is a regular professor in the same Department. In 2018, Prof. Mavromoustakos received his Ph.D. diploma from the Theology School of NKUA.
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Section: Antimicrobial drug development
D. ChattopadhyayICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine Karnataka Biography Biography of D. Chattopadhyay![]() Dr. Chattopadhyay, Scientist-G & Director at ICMR-NITM Belagavi India, is a leading Ethnomedicine and Virus specialist, working on difficult-to-treat diseases. He has established personal contact with diverse tribes, and validated their age-old-tradition for translating traditions into innovation. He has 8-patents, 4-leads, 4-Books, 55 popular and 137 research- articles (h-Index-33; Citations 3541). He is the editor, editorial member and reviewer of several peer-reviewed Journals of global repute, and served as PhD Guide, visiting Faculty, examiner and member of Research Advisory Board and Board of Studies of Universities, He is the recipient of several awards, Fellow of BSAC (UK), Member of DST-SERB Expert Committees, and produced 15 PhDs.
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Section: Green Techniques for Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry
M.L. Di GioiaUniversity of Calabria Rende Biography Biography of M.L. Di Gioia![]()
Maria Luisa Di Gioia was born in 1975. She graduated from the University of Calabria, Italy in
2000, with a Laurea in Pharmacy. In 2005 she received her Ph.D. in Methodologies for
Development of Molecules of Pharmacological Interest at the University of Calabria. She is
Researcher of Organic Chemistry at University of Calabria since 2006. Her research interests focus
on the synthesis and characterization of molecules with potential biological activity, in particular
peptides. In this field, her chemical research investigates the application of the principles of green
chemistry for the development of sustainable chemical processes to afford biologically active
compounds.
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Section: Heterocyclic chemistry and their biological activities
S.A. KhanNational University of Science and Technology Muscat Biography Biography of S.A. Khan![]() Dr. Shah Alam Khan is currently working as a Professor of Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry
at the College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Oman (In
academic partnership with West Virginia University, USA). He is having more than 20 years of
teaching and research experience. His field of research interests includes synthesis and
biological evaluation of natural products and synthetic heterocyclic compounds. He has
contributed more than 120 full length research articles in the national/international journals of
repute. He has supervised 35 undergraduate and post graduate research projects. He has
successfully completed five funded research projects. He has been invited as a guest speaker in
several national and international conferences. He is a life member of many professional bodies
such as ATINAR, AChemSoc, IPA, IPGA and APTI.
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Section: Nanomaterials and Bioimaging
J. LiuThe Second Hospital of Jilin University Jilin Biography Biography of J. Liu![]() Prof. Jianhua Liu obtained his PhD in inorganic chemistry from Chemistry College of
Jilin University. He worked as a visiting scholar in Ulm University in Germany (2019). He
currently works as Chief physician and Professor, Vice Director, Department of
Radiology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, China. Prof. Liu has authored more
than 60 scientific papers in the medicinal chemistry field (h-index: 27), including ACS
Nano, Biomaterials, Small, Theranostics, ACS Appl Mater Interfaces, Nanoscale, Curr
Top Med Chem, Curr Med Imaging Rev etc. His research mainly focused on Synthesis
of nanoparticles for medical imaging and therapy.
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Section: Computer-aided Drug Design
Tiziano TuccinardiUniversity of Pisa Pisa Biography Biography of Tiziano Tuccinardi![]() Tiziano Tuccinardi is Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy of the University of Pisa. Since July 2016 he is also Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, Temple University’s College of Science and Technology, Philadelphia, PA, USA. He has published more than 130 papers, five patents and he is a scientific advisory board member of the Bio Future Medicine (BFM) start-up. His research interests include drug and lead discovery, with a focus on computer-assisted approaches and medicinal chemistry, including synthesis of small molecules, virtual and biomolecular screening.
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Section: Molecular Modelling and Purinergic Receptors
D. Dal BenSchool of Pharmacy University of Camerino Camerino Biography Biography of D. Dal Ben![]() Dr Ben got his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Padova (Italy) then he moved to the University of Camerino (Italy) where he is currently Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. His research work is to design and optimize bioactive compounds with molecular modelling tools. His studies are focused mainly to membrane proteins belonging to the GPCR (Purinergic P1 Receptors and others) and ion channel (Purinergic P2X Receptors) protein families.
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H. Kalasz Semmelweis University Budapest Biography Biography of H. Kalasz![]() Dr. Kalász earned his PhD, and he was awarded the title of doctor of chemical sciences, and medical habilitation in pharmacology at Semmelweis University.
Dr. Kalász is employed in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest. He was also working in Yale University (New Haven, CT, USA), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH, USA) and United Arab Emirates University (Al Ain, UAE).
He has several decades of experience in the isolation of natural products, identification of drug binding sites and in studies on pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.
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A. Abell The University of Adelaide Adelaide Biography Biography of A. Abell![]() Professor Abell graduated from the University of Adelaide with BSc(Hon) and PhD and then
undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge. He held a professorship
at the University of Canterbury before returning to the University of Adelaide in 2007,
where he is currently Professor of Chemistry and node director of the ARC Centre of
Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics. Co-founded an Calpain Therapeutics to develop
macrocyclic protease inhibitors as a potential treatment for cataract and other conditions.
Past Head of School of Chemistry and Physics at Adelaide and recipient of Royal Australian
Chemical Institute Adrien Albert Prize and the Alexander R. Matzuk Prize and Lecture in
Drug Discovery (Baylor College of Medicine, Houston).
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K. Ai Central South University Changsha Biography Biography of K. Ai![]() Dr. Kelong Ai obtained his Ph.D from Jilin University in 2018. He is
working as a full professor in Central South University. He is engaged in
research on cardio-cerebrovascular repair and cancer treatment and
diagnosis. So far, he has published more than 52 SCI academic peer
reviewed papers, his articles have been cited more than 8400 times.
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Z. Akhunzada Pharmaceutical Process Development (PPD) New Brunswick, NJ Biography Biography of Z. Akhunzada![]() Dr. Zahir Akhunzada is a PPD Consultant at BMS, where he has been actively involved in the characterization of bio-therapeutics. Before PPD, he worked for SGP/Merck, KACST, and taught at King Saud University. He did his PhD in Chem. (H.E.J. Res. Inst. Pakistan) and Post-Doc in Tubingen, Germany. He is a recipient of several awards and recognition including shining performance awards (SGP/Merck), Certificate of Honor (NYAS), and a nomination for President’s Award for Quality (BMS). He has been invited as a speaker to several national and international conferences. He is an active member of the Editorial Board for Medicinal Chemistry and Mini-Review in Medicinal Chemistry.
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F. An Xi’an Jiaotong University Xi’an Biography Biography of F. An![]() Dr. Feifei An graduated from Huaqiao University in 2008, and then received his Ph.D degree from Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2013. After one-year research in National Center of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Dr. An joined Cornell University as a postdoctoral associate. Dr. An joined Xi’an Jiaotong University as an associate professor in 2018. Dr. An has published 30 papers in SCI journals and these papers have been cited over 600 times. Dr. An’s research interest is medicinal chemistry and nanomedicine. His group is composed of organic chemists and biologists.
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A.O. Aremu North West University Potchefstroom Biography Biography of A.O. Aremu![]() Dr Aremu received his PhD (Botany) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South
Africa in 2012. He is currently a Senior Lecturer/Researcher at the Centre for
Indigenous Knowledge Systems, North West University, South Africa. He is a
member of the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) and Fellow of the
African Science Leader Programme (ASLP). Dr Aremu research focuses on the
documentation, bioactivity testing, chemical characterization and safety evaluation of
African floras especially those with medicinal, horticultural and nutritional potential.
Since 2008, he has authored/co-authored 95 peer-reviewed publications in ISI-rated
journals (1780 citations and H-index of 22). Dr Aremu is also serving as an editorial
board member for several international journals of repute and funding bodies.
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H. Awad National Research Center Cairo |
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M. Bahmani Ilam University of Medical Sciences Ilam Biography Biography of M. Bahmani![]()
Dr. Mahmood Bahmani: h-Index 39 from Scopus. Graduated from in Doctor
Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) and graduated from the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical
Sciences. Member of the Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ilam
University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
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Y. Baqi Sultan Qaboos University Muscat Biography Biography of Y. Baqi![]() Dr. Younis Baqi is an Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU), Oman and presently is a coordinator of Applied Chemistry. His early training was in
natural products chemistry at the University of Jordan (M.Sc. 2003) and pharmaceutical
chemistry at Universität Bonn (Ph.D., 2008). After a research stay at the laboratory of Prof.
E.J. Corey, Harvard University; MA, USA, he was appointed as a group leader within ERA-
NET fellowship (2009–2011). Since 2012, he is holding the position of Assistant Professor of
Chemistry at SQU, Oman.
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G. Bar-Sela Division of Oncology Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa Biography Biography of G. Bar-Sela![]() Professor Gil Bar-Sela is Deputy Director of the Division of Oncology and Head of the Palliative and Supportive Oncology Unit at Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel. Professor Bar-Sela is also an Associate Professor at the Technion’s Ruth & Bruce Rapapport Faculty of Medicine. To date he has published more than 100 papers in medical journals and books. Professor Bar-Sela is currently a member of the Advisory Committee of the Israel Cancer Association on Palliative Care and the committee for professional guidance. He is also a member of the "Survivorship Committee" of the National Council for the Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer.
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S.B. Bharate CSIR - Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Jammu Biography Biography of S.B. Bharate![]() Dr. Bharate obtained B.Pharm from the University of Pune, and then he received M.S.Pharm
and PhD degree from NIPER-Mohali (India). He has industrial experience (Dr. Reddy's Lab,
Piramal Life Sciences) and has done postdoctoral studies at University of Montana (USA) in the
area of neuroscience. Presently, he is working as a Principal Scientist in the Medicinal Chemistry
Division of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine. His current research interests are in
the field of medicinal chemistry of natural products to discover new therapeutics for the
treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. He is a recipient of several incentive awards, and
three young scientist awards (NASI, CSIR, OPPI). He is a reviewer for various international
journals. He has published 136 papers and has 17 patents to his credit.
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Y. Bobryshev University of New South Wales Sydney Biography Biography of Y. Bobryshev![]() Dr. Bobryshev obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) from the Leningrad state University, Leningrad, in 1978. Currently Dr. Bobryshev is a Leading Scientist of Institute of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the University of Western Sydney, Australia. He is author or co-author of more than 200 scientific publications.
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M. Butnariu Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Timisoara Biography Biography of M. Butnariu![]() Dr. Monica Butnariu completed her Ph.D. in 2005 from Banat University, Romania. In 2013, she became a habilitated doctor from Cluj-Napoca University, Romania. She is a professor at the University of Agricultural
Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Banat "King Mihai I of Romania" in Timisoara, Romania
(Chemistry & Biochemistry Discipline). Dr. Butnariu has numerous articles published in the Science Citation Index
(SCI), International Scientific Indexing (ISI), Web of Science Core Collection, and Clarivate Analytics that
have been cited over 1200 times, and her publication H-index is 32 (Citation Metrics WoS). She has been
serving as an editorial board member of some reputed journals and is also involved in peer review
activities. So far, she has written several books and book chapters on different areas of chemistry. In
addition, she has received the Romanian Academy Award for chapter ‘Chemical Composition of
Vegetables and their Products’ in the Handbook of Food Chemistry
(http://www.acad.ro/premiileAR/liste/2014.pdf). Currently, she is the head of CONEM Romania
Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences Group and also the National Correspondent of the
International Association for Plant Biotechnology.
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A. Carocci University of Bari Aldo Moro Bari Biography Biography of A. Carocci![]() Alessia Carocci graduated in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, summa cum laude, at
the University of Bari in 1992. She received a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the same
University, in 1998. A post-doctoral position and a research grant in Medicinal Chemistry were
held between 1999 and 2001. Since 2002, she was a researcher and since 2017 she is an
associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences of the
University of Bari. She is a member of the Ph.D. school and the Italian Chemical Society. She is
author of more than 65 papers and reviews in high IF peer-reviewed international journals and
6 chapters in books. She regularly serves as a reviewer for several international scientific
journals. Her research interests include the synthesis of biologically active compounds in the
field of antimitotic, antiarrhythmic, antitumor, antibacterial and melatonergic drugs.
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S. Carradori “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara Chieti Biography Biography of S. Carradori![]() Dr. Simone Carradori, after completing graduation in “Drug Chemistry and Technology”, obtained
his PhD in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy). He
collaborates with several departments abroad. Currently, he is assistant professor at the Department
of Pharmacy of “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy). The scientific activity is
mainly focused on the synthesis and characterization of heterocyclic derivatives as well as
extraction of natural compounds with potential biological activity, and is documented from several
papers in international peer-reviewed journals, one European patent and participations in numerous
conferences.
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C. Chiesa Sapienza University of Rome Rome Biography Biography of C. Chiesa![]() Claudio Chiesa is an Associate Professor at the Italian National Research Council. Dr. Chiesa obtained his medical degree at the "Sapienza" University of Rome, followed by a residency in Pediatrics (1976-79) and Infectious Diseases (1982-85). He has been Research Fellow at the Pasteur Institute, Paris, France; Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, N.Y., Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, N.Y., and Rainbow Babies and Childrens' Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio,U.S.A.; Karolinska Institutet, Stockolm, Sweden. His major areas of research interest relate to emerging Pediatric and Neonatal infectious diseases, diagnostic tools for Neonatal infections, endocrine regulation of fetal/neonatal growth, and energy metabolism in children and metabolic factors contributing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk in children.
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G. Colotti Sapienza University of Rome Rome Biography Biography of G. Colotti![]() Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University Sapienza, Rome. Research Scientist, Group Leader at Institute
of Molecular Biology and Pathology, Italian National Research Council. Author of about 60
publications in peer-reviewed international journals, member of the editorial board of several
journals, Co-founder and member of the Foresight Group CNR and of qPMO (Quality and
Project Management OpenLab) CNR. Focus on: structure and function of proteins involved in
human diseases; drug delivery, drug targeting; drug discovery; calcium signaling in cancer and
neurodegenerative diseases; mitochondrial tRNAs.
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G. Crisponi University of Cagliari Cagliari |
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M. Cui Beijing Normal University Beijing Biography Biography of M. Cui![]() Dr. Cui received Ph.D. in Chemistry from Beijing Normal University (2011). Then, he was appointed Lecturer, and later Associate Professor (2014) at the College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University. He has published more than 60 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and his research program has been fully funded by multiple grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China and other foundations. His fields of interest are the design, synthesis and bio-evaluation of molecular imaging probes (radiolabelled tracers for PET and SPECT; fluorophores for near-infrared imaging) for the diagnosis of diseases.
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D. Dal Ben School of Pharmacy University of Camerino Camerino Biography Biography of D. Dal Ben![]() Dr Ben got his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Padova (Italy) then he moved to the University of
Camerino (Italy) where he is currently Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. His research work is to
design and optimize bioactive compounds with molecular modelling tools. His studies are focused mainly to
membrane proteins belonging to the GPCR (Purinergic P1 Receptors and others) and ion channel (Purinergic
P2X Receptors) protein families.
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A. Desideri University of Roma “ Tor Vergata “ Rome |
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K.P. Devi Alagappa University (Science Campus) Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu Biography Biography of K.P. Devi![]() Dr. Kasi Pandima Devi is currently working as Associate Professor in Department of
Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India where she is engaged in teaching Master
Degree students of Biotechnology Programme and also carrying out active research in the field
of Molecular Pharmacology of Natural Products. She obtained her PhD degree in Biochemistry
from University of Madras, India and subsequently did her Post-Doctoral research in National
Institute of Immunology, India and CID-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain. She is a recipient of Young
Women Scientist Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu, India and Women Scientist
Award from the Biotech Research Society of India. She has published many research articles in
reputed Journals and also co-authored many book chapters.
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R. Di Santo Sapienza University of Rome Rome Biography Biography of R. Di Santo![]() Roberto Di Santo is Full Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, School Pharmacy and Medicine,
“Sapienza” University of Rome Italy. He holds Masters Degrees in Chemistry and Pharmacy
from “Sapienza” University of Rome. Prof. Di Santo’s research is focused primarily on drug
design and synthesis of new molecular entities edowed with biological activities. He devoted
particular efforts in the discovery of antimicrobial and antitumor agents. Most part of scientific
activity is focused on compounds active against HIV targets like integrase, ribonuclease H and
polymerase functions of the reverse transcriptase, and protease. Author and co-author of
books and over 130 publications and patents. Prof. Di Santo is active member of EFMC and SCI.
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G. Dormán Targetex Biosciences Dunakeszi |
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V.L. Eifler-Lima Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul Porto Alegre Biography Biography of V.L. Eifler-Lima![]() Dr. Vera Lucia Eifler-Lima is currently Associate Professor in Faculty of Pharmacy at UFRGS and Head of the Dept. of Produção de Matéria-Prima, FAR 1, Faculdade de Farmácia/UFRGS. Her research involves the design, synthesis and pharmacological/toxicological evaluation of heterocyclic compounds aiming the identification of new antitumor (inhibitors of Eg5 kinesin, 5'NT) and antiparasitic (leishmania and chagas, mainly) hits. She is head of the CNPq Research Group “Medicinal Organic Synthesis” and Coordinator of the Laboratory of Medicinal Organic Synthesis (LaSOM).
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A.R. Fajardo Universidade Federal de Pelotas Pelotas Biography Biography of A.R. Fajardo![]() Prof. André Ricardo Fajardo graduated in Chemistry (2007), M.Sc. (2009) and Ph.D. (2013)
degrees in Chemistry from Maringá State University (Brazil). Ph.D. with a sandwich period at
CERMAV (Grenoble-France, 2012-2013). Currently, he is a Professor at Universidade Federal
Pelotas (Brazil). Research-leader in the Laboratory of Technology and Development of
Composites and Polymeric Materials (LaCoPol). He is the author of approximate 50 papers with
IF and his main research interests include polymer chemistry, polymeric biomaterials, polymeric
composites, natural polymers, hydrogels, and absorbent materials.
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L.-S. Feng WuXi AppTec (Wuhan) CO., LTD Wuhan Biography Biography of L.-S. Feng![]() Dr. Lian-Shun Feng obtained his PhD degree from Tsinghua University in 2011, and then worked as postdoctorial researcher in Peking University. Currently, Dr. Lian-Shun Feng work in WuXi AppTec as senior scientist, and supervise more than ten chemists. In 2017 and 2018, around 20 peer-reviewed SCI papers were published, and some of them were cited over 50 times in one year.
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L. Ferraro University of Ferrara Ferrara Biography Biography of L. Ferraro![]() Dr. Luca Ferraro obtained a degree in Pharmacy at the University of Ferrara, Italy. He is a
Professor of Pharmacology at the Dept. of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of
Ferrara. He is currently affiliated with the Laboratory for Technologies of Advanced Therapies
(LTTA – Tecnopolo), University of Ferrara as the Head of Service of "Animal models in drug
testing." Since 2012, he is a member of the research team of the IRET Foundation (Ozzano
Emilia, Bologna) for the study of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Ferraro is the author of about
150 publications in international journals in the field of Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience.
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V. Gentile University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" Naples Biography Biography of V. Gentile![]() Dr. Gentile (Naples, Italy) is a recognized expert in the transglutaminase research area and has a strong background in the molecular biology and biochemical aspects of the transglutaminase (TG) enzymes expression, activity and function. His work has been focused to the tissue TG (TG2) characterization in normal and pathological cellular events (cell growth and differentiation, adhesion, apoptosis, neurodegeneration) by molecular biology, immunological and biochemical studies. Currently he works as associate professor at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”.
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L. Ginaldi L’Aquila University L’Aquila Biography Biography of L. Ginaldi![]() Dr. Lia Ginaldi is a Full Professor of Applied Medical and Technical Sciences at the Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences of L’Aquila University. She is Director of the Clinical Immunology and Allergology Unit of Teramo Hospital. She is Head of the Regional Center of Excellence on Osteoporosis and Clinical and Scientific Coordinator of the “Woman’s Health” and “Gender Medicine” Local Projects. Dr. Ginaldi is also Coordinator of the Master of Gender Medicine and President of the Postgraduate Medical School for Specialists in Clinical Immunology and Allergology at the University of L’Aquila.
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F. Grande Università della Calabria Calabria Biography Biography of F. Grande![]() Dr Fedora Grande, after her honours graduation in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, at University of Calabria, got PhD degree “Metodologie per lo Sviluppo di Molecole di Interesse Farmacologico, XIX ciclo” in 2006. During the PhD course, and after, as Post Doc, she spent several secondments to the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California. Main goals of her research deal with the synthesis and the biological evaluation of small molecules endowed with pharmacological properties. More recently, she expanded her research interests on computer-based techniques toward the design of novel drugs. Since 2010, she is Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, at the Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria.
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O. Grundmann University of Florida Gainesville, FL Biography Biography of O. Grundmann![]() Dr. Oliver Grundmann studied pharmacy at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster and
obtained his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Florida. He also obtained a
Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology from the same institution. Since 2014 he serves as an
associate professor and director of two graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Florida. His main area of research are natural products with central nervous
system activity, drugs of misusage and abuse, and translational applications to study natural
products and herbal supplements in clinical studies. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed
publications and 3 book chapters.
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G.K. Gupta Sri Sai Group of Institute Bungal Biography Biography of G.K. Gupta![]() He is currently Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sri Sai College of Pharmacy and Director-Research & Development, Sri Sai Group of Institutes, Badhani, Pathankot, India. He has obtained Ph.D. in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana, India. He is also a member of many pharmaceutical associations and scientific societies. He is also an editorial board member, editor, guest editor and reviewer of many reputed international and national journals. From scientometry perspective, he has authored more than 100 ISI indexed documents with over 1000 citations and h-Index 19.
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S. Habtemariam Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories & Herbal Analysis Services UK Kent Biography Biography of S. Habtemariam![]() Dr Habtemariam received his BSc degree in Biology (minor - Chemistry) from the University of Addis Ababa and his Master’s degree (combined-studies) in Pharmacology and Phytochemistry from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. He stayed at Strathclyde to study at doctoral level, studying on drug discovery researches and obtained his PhD in this area of research. After a number of years in teaching and post-doctoral research at the Strathclyde Institute for Drug Research and Strathclyde University, he joined the School of Science, University of Greenwich in September 1998. With a Principal Lecturer post at Greenwich, Dr Habtemariam has been a leader of programmes and researches taught on bioassays & natural products-based drug development. He has published more than 150 scientific publications and own 3 patents.
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A. Hilgeroth Martin-Luther-University Halle Biography Biography of A. Hilgeroth![]() Andreas Hilgeroth studied pharmacy in Düsseldorf, Germany, and received his PhD degree with Professor Uwe Kuckländer, in 1994. He has been a research group leader and has developed novel antiretroviral drugs, potential Alzheimer’s therapeutics, multikinase inhibitors and antibacterial agents. His research projects have been supported by several grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the European Union (EU) in various action programs, e.g. COST and Marie Curie support. His research results have been documented in more than 80 publications in international journals with partly high impact factors like Angewandte Chemie – International Edition. 2015.
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S.R.M. Ibrahim Taibah University Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Biography Biography of S.R.M. Ibrahim![]() Prof. Sabrin Ragab Mohamed Ibrahim graduated from Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt with
good grades in Faculty of Pharmacy (1996). She worked as an assistant teacher at the
Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University (1996-2000), during
this time she received a master degree in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacognosy. From
2000-2002 she worked as an associate lecturer at Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University. She
worked as a Ph.D. student at Pharmazeutische Biologie Institute der Universität Heinrich-
Heine, Düsseldorf, Germany from 2002 till 2005 and also completed her Ph.D. degree under
supervision of Prof. Peter Proksch. She worked as an assistant professor (2005-2010),
Associate Professor (2010-2016) at the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy,
Assiut University. Currently, she works as Professor at the Department of Pharmacognosy
and Pharmaceutical chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, KSA and Department
of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University.
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J. Iqbal COMSATS University Abbottabad Biography Biography of J. Iqbal![]() Prof. Dr. Jamshed Iqbal (Tamgha-i-Imtiaz), FRSC is the Head of Pakistan’s finest drug research center CADR at COMSATS University, Abbottabad Campus since 2013. He has completed his early education from Pakistan, while his MS and PhD degree was from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK and University of Bonn, Germany, respectively. After doing 2 Postdocs from Germany and China, he opted to serve Pakistan and joined Department of Pharmacy, CUI, Abbottabad Campus. He has innovatory contributions in Pharmaceutical/Chemical sciences. Prof. Iqbal has more than 190 publications (Impact factor >550) in several top international journals and 2 international patents. In 2017, Prof. Iqbal has been awarded PAS-Gold Medal by Pakistan Academy of Sciences.
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A. Jain Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Biography Biography of A. Jain![]() Dr. Ankit Jain acquired B. Pharm, M. Pharm. and Ph.D. degree from Dept. Pharm. Sci., Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.), India. He is a recipient of valuable national and international awards. He has published more than 60 international publications with high citation index including book chapters in reputed journals to his credit. Currently, he is DBT-Postdoctoral Research Associate, AMR Biomaterial's Lab, Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012 (Karnataka), INDIA. His research areas of interest include drug delivery, cancer-targeting, formulation by design, liposomes, polymeric and lipid-based nanofabrications, bioconjugation and theranostic exploration.
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V. Jaitak Central University of Punjab Bathinda Biography Biography of V. Jaitak![]() Dr. Vikas Jaitak obtained his Ph.D. degree (2011) in Natural Product Chemistry from Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, CSIR, Palampur (HP), India. He is currently working as Assistant Professor at Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Pb), India. He is a recipient of various research awards like Young Scientist Award from Department of Science and Technology, India. His skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject area of Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry. Dr. Jaitak, as an author/co-author and has published more than 55 articles in various journals (having over 950 total citations).
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S. Jiang China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Biography Biography of S. Jiang![]() Dr. Jiang obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry,
CAS and he subsequently pursued postdoctoral studies at the National Cancer Institute in the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
In 2008 he joined the Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, CAS as a principal investigator in the Laboratory
of Medicinal Chemistry. In 2017, Professor Jiang moved his research group to the
China Pharmaceutical University. His scientific interest is mainly focused on
development of novel small drug-like molecules and peptidomimetic derivatives
acting on targets of epigenetics and immuno-oncology. He has authored more than 70
papers in refereed scientific journals, including J. Med. Chem and Angew. Chem. Int.
Ed.
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Z. Jiang Henan Normal University Xinxiang |
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K. Kamil University of Hradec Kralove Hradec Kralove Biography Biography of K. Kamil![]() Prof. Kamil Kuca has published more than 350 IF research papers. He is working with several
companies as a scientific consultant. He has had various collaborations throughout the world
(e.g. Korea, Croatia, United Arab Emirates, USA, France, Turkey, China, Singapore, Sweden,
and Brazil). His h-index is 39, and the number of citations in WoS is over 4000. He has five
patents to his credit. In 2015, he was awarded the 7th most cited European author (2005-
2011) in pharmacology and toxicology, according to the list published by Lab Times.
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J. R. Kanwar Deakin University Geelong |
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H. Khan Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan Biography Biography of H. Khan![]() Prof. Dr. Haroon Khan has obtained the degree of B. Pharm (1999), M. Phil (2005), and
PhD (2011) from the Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar. He started his
career as a lecturer from the Gandhara College of Pharmacy, Gandhara University,
Peshawar and currently, Professor of Pharmacy at the Department of Pharmacy, Abdul
Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan. He has almost tween years of experience in
pharmacy teaching, research and professional expertise in various fields of
pharmaceutical sciences. Dr. Khan has 258 publications, including research, review, and
editorial in various national and international reputable journals with considerable
impact factor while several others are submitted or in the process of submission. His
research focus is phytomedicines including phytopharmacological and phytochemical
investigations of extracts/isolated compounds in collaboration with numerous national
and international research groups. The scientific contribution of Dr. Khan has been
acknowledged by the Pakistan Council for Science and Pakistan Council for Science and
Technology (PCST) and awarded Research Productivity four times 2011-2014.
He is also holding various editorial positions including Consulting Editor, Associate
Editor, Regional Editor and Section Editor of various international journals. Prof. Khan
has already edited a book with Elsevier publisher and written numerous book chapters
for different international publishers. Additionally, he is supervising many post-
graduate scholars in various research projects.
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A. Khan Southwest Medical University Luzhou Biography Biography of A. Khan![]() Dr. Md Asaduzzaman Khan is currently working at the Research Center for Preclinical Medicine of Southwest Medical University as an Investigator/ Scientific Professor. He completed his bachelor's and Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh and received his doctoral degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Central South University of China. Dr. Khan then had postdoctoral training at Luzhou Medical College under Zhejiang University and the University of Macao before he joined to a present position at Southwest Medical University. He is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research. His major research focuses on the molecular biology of cancer.
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I. Khan The University of Manchester Manchester Biography Biography of I. Khan![]() Imtiaz Khan received his Ph.D degree under the supervision of Prof. Hon Wai Lam, at The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom where he developed new synthetic methodologies involving C‒H functionalization of inert bonds for the synthesis of carbo- and heterocycles. Later, he worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the same group for one year. He then spent two years (2016-2018) as a Leverhulme Trust research fellow at Cardiff University, before joining The University of Manchester, United Kingdom in 2018. He has a good contribution towards the scientific and academic community with numerous research publications in highly prestigious international journals. He is also an editorial board member of EC Pharmacology and Toxicology, United Kingdom.
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V.B. Konkimalla National Institute of Science Education & Research (NISER) Bubhaneswar Biography Biography of V.B. Konkimalla![]() Dr. Badireenath Konkimalla, Reader-F, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, India, has a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India; an M. Tech. in Biotechnology from the Center for Biotechnology (CBT), Anna University, Chennai, India; and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Structural Biology from University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. His research interests are in the interdisciplinary areas of pharmaceutical biology and drug development. He has been awarded the Mike Price fellowship award in the year 2009 by the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), and Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award (IYBA) in the year 2012 by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India.
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I.K. Kostakis University of Athens Athens Biography Biography of I.K. Kostakis![]()
Ioannis K. Kostakis is an assistant professor at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
He graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Pharmacy with BSc,
MSc and PhD (Medicinal Chemistry) and then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in Medicinal Chemistry
(Groupe de Chimie Pharmaceutique, Universite΄ de Rouen, France, 2007) and specialized to the use of microwaves
in the synthesis of new compounds. His major areas of research interest relate to the design and synthesis
of novel compounds with pharmaceutical interest.
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V. Kumar Central University of Haryana Jant-Pali Biography Biography of V. Kumar![]() Dr Vinod Kumar is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Central University of Haryana, India. He obtained his PhD degree in Chemistry in the year 2006 from Kurukshetra University, India. Dr Kumar has more than 12 years of experience in teaching and research. He has made a significant contribution in the field of heterocyclic chemistry particularly Azoles’ chemistry covering pyrazole, isoxazole, thiazole, imidazole and triazole nuclei. He has contributed more than 75 publications in various journals of international repute and filed 6 patents. He co-authored a book on Pericyclic Reactions published by Academic Press, London and co-edited a book on Chemical Drug Design published by De Gruyter, Berlin, Germany. Furthermore, Dr Kumar is also serving more than 40 international Journals of Royal Society, Elsevier, Hindawi, Springer, Bentham, Taylor & Francis publishers as Editorial Member/Reviewer/Guest Editor.
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E. Lacivita University of Bari Bari Biography Biography of E. Lacivita![]() Dr.Enza Lacivita obtained her PhD in Medicinal Chemistry in 2001 at the University of Bari Aldo Moro. She was appointed as Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry (2005) and as an Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry in 2017 (Department of Pharmacy – Drug Science) at the same University. Her research activities have been focused on the study of structure-activity relationships of “drug-like” ligands for GPCRs involved in neuropsychiatric disorders, such serotonin and dopamine receptors, and in neuroinflammatory processes. Dr. Lacivita is co-author of more than 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and co-inventor of four patent applications.
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O. V. Larionov University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78240 Biography Biography of O. V. LarionovDr. Oleg Larionov obtained his doctoral degree from Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany. After postdoctoral work at Max-Plank Institut für Kohlenforschung and Harvard University he began his independent career at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he is now an Associate Professor of Chemistry. His research interests span medicinal chemistry, total synthesis of natural products, organic photochemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, and catalysis.
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A. Lauria University of Palermo Palermo Biography Biography of A. Lauria![]() Dr. Lauria’s scientific career started in 1996 as a lecturer in medicinal chemistry at
University of Palermo. In the first years, he worked on synthesis of heterocyclic compounds
with antiproliferative activity. After his experience in USA, where he worked in the research
group of Prof A.R. Katritzky, his interests were driven to molecular modelling. He is co-
author of 93 papers published on ISI recognized international journals, with H-index 26. He
has been involved in several research projects and has actively participated in the
elaboration of several of them. He is expert evaluator for HORIZON2020.
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M. Leopoldo University of Bari Aldo Moro Bari Biography Biography of M. Leopoldo![]() Marcello Leopoldo obtained the degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies (honors) at the University of Bari in 1991. At the same University, he was appointed Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry (1992) and then Associate Professor (2001). He has received the Habilitation as Full Professor in 2015. He has published 115 papers focused on the development of selective ligands for dopamine, serotonin and formyl peptide receptors. Various selective 5-HT7 receptor agonists have been identified in his lab, including LP-211 which has been extensively used to explore the therapeutic potential of 5-HT7 receptor activation. He is inventor of eight patent applications.
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D. Li Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Shenyang Biography Biography of D. Li![]() Dr. Dahong Li obtained his doctor degree (Ph.D.) in Medicinal Chemistry from China Pharmaceutical University (2013), China. After that, he became a faculty in School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University. Dr. Dahong's research interests focus on medicinal chmistry and natural product chemistry. He has published more than 100 papers and applied for more than 50 patents.
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X.T. Li Northeast Normal University Jilin Biography Biography of X.T. Li![]() He received his B.Eng. Degree, M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from Northeast
Normal University, Changchun, China in 2009, 2012, 2015, respectively. Currently, he is an
associate professor at the Department of Computer science and information technology,
Northeast Normal University. He has published more than 70 research papers. His research
interests include evolutionary computation, constrained optimization, bioinformatics,
computational biology, and interdisciplinary research.
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J.-Q. Liu Guangdong Medical University Dongguan Biography Biography of J.-Q. Liu![]() Jian-Qiang Liu received Ph.D from Northwest University. He completed his postdoc at
Tsinghua University (with Prof. Lin Mei, 2015-2016) and has been working as a full professor
at Guangdong Medical University. His research interests include multifunctional metal-
organic framework nanomaterials, and stimuli-responsive (bio) polymers. He has published
more than 50 papers. H-index = 22. He has been appointed as an editorial board member of
several journals, such as: Interdisciplinary Journal of Chemistry; and EC Pharmacology and
Toxicology etc.
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G. Losurdo University of Bari Bari Biography Biography of G. Losurdo![]() Dr. Giuseppe Losurdo graduated in Medicine in the year 2013. Currently, he is working in specialty school of Gastroenterolog, University of Bari. He is an active member of Young team of the Italian society ofGastroenterology. Dr. Losurdo’s main fields of interest are Helicobacter pylori infection, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
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L. De Luca University of Messina Messina Biography Biography of L. De Luca![]() Laura De Luca is an Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Messina.
Her main research interests are directed to drug design through molecular modeling approach
of new molecules active into the fields of antiviral agents as RT and IN HIV inhibitors, carbonic
anydrase inhibitors, tyrosinase inhibitors. Her scientific production consists of 101 papers, all
published in international journals, more than 100 communications presented at international
congresses and a chapter published in Burger's Medicinal Chemistry "Drug discovery and
development", 7th ed.- Wiley (2010).
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P.C. Lv Nanjing University Nanjing Biography Biography of P.C. LvDr. Lv is currently an associate professor in Nanjing University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry at Nanjing University. He was a postdoctoral research associate in both College of Pharmacy and Department of Chemistry at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. His research activities have been focused on rational design, synthesis and biological evaluation of small molecules as potential anticancer, antibacterial or anti-inflammatory agents. Dr. Lv has published more than 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and is an inventor of 14 patents.
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M.F. Mahomoodally University of Mauritius Moka Biography Biography of M.F. Mahomoodally![]() Fawzi holds a life sciences degree and is a Harvard University Alumni with a deep rooted
interest in biopharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. He has served as the Head of
Department and presently is an associate professor at the University of Mauritius and a visiting
professor in China. He is a recipient of more than 52 fellowships/travel grants/ and invited as
plenary/keynote/invited speaker to present in international conferences. Fawzi is the scientific
editor/reviewer/book proposal and grant evaluator and PhD examiner of more than100 peer-
reviewed international scientific journals, books, and international grant reviewer (more than
15 - for MRC-UK, Poland, Germany, UNESCO, South Africa, and Netherlands). Fawzi is ranked as
the top most prolific author from University of Mauritius and has authored more than 365
scientific publications with cumulative impact factor for his publications over 400.
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S.F. Malan University of the Western Cape Bellville Biography Biography of S.F. Malan![]() Sarel Malan obtained a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Sc. and B.Pharm. from the North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. He is Professor and Director of the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape and is an Honorary Life Member of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa. He has published more than 75 scientific papers and has authored or co-authored various papers and columns in professional journals, and conference contributions.
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C. Manera University of Pisa Pisa Biography Biography of C. Manera![]() Dr. Clementina Manera received Research Doctorate (PhD) in Medicinal Chemistry
and Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology from the
University of Pisa. Currently she is Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry at the
Department of Pharmacy of the same University. She has authored/coauthored over
ninety publications on peer reviewed pharmaceutical chemistry journals of
international repute. She has over twenty years of experience in research and
development of drug candidates for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
and as anticancer. In recent years she focused on the design, synthesis and
pharmacological evaluation of modulators of endocannabinoid system and on the
development of new analytical methods for the determination of biologically active
small organic molecules.
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A.R. Martínez Universidad Complutense de Madrid Madrid Biography Biography of A.R. Martínez![]() Dr. Alejandro Romero is Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (Madrid, Spain). Currently, he combines his interest and background on molecular toxicology in three well-stablished research lines; i) Evaluate and understand the molecular mechanisms of new molecules with therapeutic interest; ii) Identify the molecular mechanisms underlying the cell death pathways involved in the toxicity of xenobiotics; iii) Focus on novel melatonin-based therapies. Dr. Romero has related in 15 research projects, 100 national and international meetings and symposia, he has written 12 book chapters and he has published 79 research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
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M. Masarik Masaryk University Brno Biography Biography of M. Masarik![]() Dr. Masarik obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biology from the Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. Currently, Dr. Michal Masarik is an assistant professor at the Department of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University in Brno and senior scientist in Research group of Submicron Systems and Nanodevices in Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology. His research is mainly focused on prostate and head and neck cancer development, analysis of tumor biomarkers and effect of selected cytostatic drugs on tumor cell lines.
He has published more than 100 scientific publications with h-index 22 and 1201 citations according WoS.
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A. Mazzaglia Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche-Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati CNR-ISMN Messina Biography Biography of A. Mazzaglia![]() Dr Antonino Mazzaglia obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry at the
University of Catania, Italy. He got a Post-Doc Position at UCD, Ireland.
Currently, Dr Mazzaglia is CNR Senior Researcher at ISMN (Dept
ChiBioFarAm, University of Messina, Italy). He taught Chemistry at
UNIME and obtained the qualification at Full Professor in Basic and
Inorganic Chemistry. He was Visiting Professor at University of Exeter,
lecturer in PhD Schools in Italy and Europe. He is Member of Dottorato
School in Chemical Science (UNIME), Italian and European
Conferences Boards on Cyclodextrins (CD), Italian Society of
Photobiology and Chairman of ICS2021 (International Cyclodextrin
Symposium 2021). He is authors of about 92 papers ISI papers ( H-
Index 27, about 1950 citations by Scopus).
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S.N. Mikhailov Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology RAS Moscow Biography Biography of S.N. Mikhailov![]() Dr. Sergey N. Mikhailov has completed his PhD in 1976 and D.Sc. in1990 from Engelhard Institute of Molecular Biology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In 1995, he was appointed as a head of a Lab at the same Institute. As a Postdoctoral fellow and visiting Professor, he worked in the famous chemical Labs of Czechoslovakia, Canada, Germany and Belgium. His research interests include chemistry and medicinal chemistry of nucleosides, nucleotides and oligonucleotides, their biological activity and physico-chemical investigations, substrate properties of these analogs in enzymatic reactions. He has published more than 250 research papers.
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P. Mohanan Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Biography Biography of P. Mohanan![]() Dr. P.V. Mohanan working as Scientist-G & Head, Toxicology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Govt. of India. He is a visiting Professor at Toyo University, Japan and a Visiting Researcher at Bio-Nano Electronics Research Centre, Japan. Dr. Mohanan has a Post doctoral experience from the University of Tsukuba, Japan and Doctoral degree from the University of Kerala.As a toxicologist at SCTIMST with more than 30 years of experience, he has been intimately associated with all the medical devices/technologies developed at SCTIMST. He has authored 175 peer reviewed full papers, 4 book chapters, edited 3 books and 4 conference proceedings.
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A. Mollica University of G. d'Annunzio Chieti and Pescara Chieti Biography Biography of A. Mollica![]() Dr. Adriano Mollica is an Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Univ. “G. d’
Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Italy and PhD in “Pharmaceutical Sciences”. From 2013 he is
Member of the Board of PhD program “Biomol. and Pharm. Sciences” and Tutor of several PhD
students and Post-doctoral fellows. His research interests are focused on opioid peptides,
neurodegeneration, treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain, multi-target compounds and
nutraceuticals. He is co-author of 82 papers published in international journals, one European
Patent and one Italian Patent. He is currently the “Editor in Chief” of “Current Bioactive
Compounds”, and an Editorial Board Member of Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry and of
Protein & Peptide Letters.
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H. Moorthy Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak Biography Biography of H. Moorthy![]() Dr. N.S. Hari Narayana Moorthy is a Professor in Department of Pharmacy, Indira
Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak. He has completed his
Postdoctorate in University of Porto and his postgraduate and doctorate degrees
from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal in pharmacy discipline.
His primary research area is drug discovery and development. He has more than 18
years teaching and research experiences. He has published 125 research and review
articles in peer reviewed journals and has presented 101 articles in conferences. He
has authored 4 book chapters in Bentham and other publishers. He has received
Career Award for Young Teachers from AICTE, New Delhi for the year 2006 and
Postdoctorate fellowship from Foundation of Science and Technology, Portugal.
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S.M. Nabavi Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences Tehran Biography Biography of S.M. Nabavi![]() Seyed Mohammad Nabavi is a biotechnologist and senior scientist of Applied Biotechnology
Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Science and a member of Iran's National
Elites Foundation. His research focuses on the molecular pharmacology of natural products. He
is author/co-author of 250 publications in international journals, 51 communications at national
and international congress, and six chapters in book series. Seyed Mohammad Nabavi is
amongst the group of Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate Analytics, 2018.
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I.B. Neagoe Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj Napoca |
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K. Nepali Taipei Medical University Taipei Biography Biography of K. Nepali![]() Kunal Nepali is an Assistant Professor in the School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University,
Taiwan. He has expertise spanning medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis with ten years of
experience in a broad range of drug discovery projects. He is the author of good number of
research/review articles and is an ad-hoc reviewer of various reputed journals in the field of
biomedical sciences. He has also received various recognitions/awards as a reviewer for
Medicinal Research Reviews, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Bioorganic chemistry,
Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letter and others.
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O. Nicolotti University of Bari Bari Biography Biography of O. Nicolotti![]() Orazio Nicolotti graduated in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology with full marks and
honour in 1997 and received the Ph.D. in Drug Sciences in 2001. Major expertise in molecular
and data modelling: drug design, QSAR, predictive toxicology, combinatorial library design,
evolutionary algorithms, docking and molecular dynamics. So far he has authored of more than
100 research papers, 3 book chapters, and 1 international patent. He is a principal investigator
of several research funded projects and industrial agreements for technology transfer.
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D. Nisheeth Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavngar University Bhavnagar Biography Biography of D. Nisheeth![]() With 37 years of teaching and research experience, Professor Nisheeth Desai
was working as Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry at Maharaja
Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, India and published more
than 131 research papers in national and international journals. At Present he is
working as BRS faculty fellow, University Grants Commission, New Delhi in the
same Department. His research group has developed expertise in the synthesis
of smart hybrid heterocyclic molecules with eco-friendly novel methodologies for
the development of antimicrobial agents. The cumulative impact factor of his
publications is more than 190, with 2252 citations, H index 27 and i10 index is
72. He has successfully guided 44 Ph.D students. His experience spans to being
a reviewer for internationally reputed journals with high impact factors. A feather
in the cap being 2 Indian patents and having undertaken research projects for all
the funding agencies in India. He is a recipient of prestigious "Carrier Award for
Young Scientist" from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
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L. Ouyang Sichuan University Chengdu Biography Biography of L. Ouyang![]() Dr. Liang Ouyang obtained his Ph.D in medicinal chemistry from West China School of
Pharmacy, Sichuan University in 2008 and 2010, respectively. He is working as a full professor in
Sichuan University. His research area involves the discovery of novel anticancer and
neurodegenerative diseases. So far he has published more than 84 SCI academic peer reviewed
papers, his articles have been cited more than 1700 times, the single highest number of
citations is 607, and his H index is 20.
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M. Paulino Universidad de la Republica Montevideo Biography Biography of M. Paulino![]() Margot Paulino Zunini was born in Salto, Uruguay. She received a degree in Pharmaceutical
Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Universidad de la República (UdelaR) Montevideo,
in 1983 and 1993, respectively. She completed her postdoctoral studies in the Uppsala
University and in the ETH Zurich. She has more than twenty years of experience in Structural
Bioinformatics and Medicinal Chemistry research. At present, she is Professor of the Faculty of
Chemistry (UdelaR) and of the Programa de Desarrollo de Ciencias Básicas (PEDECIBA). She is
the Head of the Structural Bioinformatics Center mainly devoted to the study of the
physicochemical properties of biomolecules and to the design of new bioactive compounds by
means of in silico procedures.
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J. Peng Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Biography Biography of J. Peng![]() Dr. Jiangnan Peng is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Morgan State University. He has specialized in new drug discovery from natural products. His research focuses on the identification and analysis of bioactive components from natural resources. He is author of over 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 2 book chapters, 2 patents, and numerous conference abstracts.
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V. Pittalà University of Catania Catania Biography Biography of V. Pittalà![]() Dr. Pittalà attained her MSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, and subsequently
completed her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Catania. Then, Dr. Pittalà
moved to Milan to join Pharmacia Corporation as a research scientist. She worked as member
of Combinatorial Chemistry Group and contributed to the discovery and identification of
danusertib being co-inventor of bicyclopyrazoles chemicals. She currently hold the position of
Assistant Professor at the University of Catania. Her major area of interest are the design and
synthesis of heme oxygenase-1 inhibitors, and s receptor ligands as new antitumor agents. Her
research resulted in 7 patents.
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M. Pohanka University of Defence Brno Biography Biography of M. Pohanka![]() Miroslav Pohanka graduated in chemistry from Masaryk University Brno (Czech Republic) in
2003. He achieved doctor of natural science (RNDr) in biochemistry (2006) and PhD in
biochemistry (2008) from Masaryk University. After that, he achieved associated professor
(docent) from toxicology at University of Defense, Czech Republic (2012) and doctor of sciences
in analytical chemistry at Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic (2014) and professor from
analytical chemistry at University of Pardubice (2016). He is an author of approximately 200
papers in journals with IF and his work has been cited more than 1900 times according web of
science.
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A. Rasul Government College University Faisalabad Biography Biography of A. Rasul![]() Dr. Azhar Rasul is an Assistant Professor at Government College University Faisalabad. He obtained
PhD fellowship jointly awarded by MoE, Pakistan and CSC, China and completed his Ph.D. in Chemical
Cancer Biology from Northeast Normal University, China. He later received China postdoctoral
fellowship in 2012, Japanese Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral fellowship in 2013,
and subsequently Tokyo Biochemical Research Foundation (TBRF) fellowship in 2015. He has published
over 100 peer-reviewed articles with cumulative impact factor over 208 and with over 1670 citations. He
has presented several invited talks at National and International level. He has obtained several national
and international research grants. His lab is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research on novel tumor
biomarkers and identification of non-toxic anti-cancer compounds for various hallmarks of cancer from
natural sources. He is reviewer and editorial board member of several well-reputed journals.
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E.A. Rekka Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Biography Biography of E.A. Rekka![]() Dr. Eleni Rekka is a professor in Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Aristotelian, University of Thessaloniki, Greece. She did B.Sc. in Pharmacy in 1977 and Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry in 1986 from School of Pharmacy, Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki. She has worked for more than three years in Universities and Research Institutes of Europe, as research associate. Dr. Rekka has 102 publications, more than 100 presentations at international and national congresses, two patents and was the coordinator of three funded projects. Her fields of expertise are Drug design and synthesis, mechanism of action structure/activity relationships, Free radicals, oxidative stress and antioxidant agents and xenobiotic metabolism.
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J.B. Rodriguez Universidad de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Biography Biography of J.B. Rodriguez![]() Dr. Rodriguez obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from the Universidad de Buenos Aires (1990). Then, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (1992-1993) He was appointed Assistant Professor (1997), and then Professor (2005) both at the Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad de Buenos Aires. He has published more than 70 scientific publications and is a named inventor of 5 U.S. patents. His fields of interest are the design of antiparasitic and antiviral agents as well as total synthesis of compounds of pharmacological importance.
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B. Rubis Poznan University of Medical Sciences Poznań Biography Biography of B. Rubis![]() Prof. Blazej Rubis is Head of the Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics at Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland. Prof. Rubis graduated in the year 2000 with majors in Biotechnology from the University of Natural Sciences, Poznan, Poland. He spent 2 years (2014-2016) for postdoctoral studies in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. His skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject areas of Molecular Biology, Cancer Research, Genetics, Cell Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and Structural Biology. Dr. Rubis, as an author/co-author, has published more than 50 articles in various journals, having over 475 total citations.
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J.H. Ryu Wonkwang University Iksan Biography Biography of J.H. Ryu![]() Dr. Ji Hyun Ryu is currently working at the Wonkwang University as an assistant professor. He received his doctoral degree in nanoscience and technology from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. Then, he had postdoctoral training at the University of California San Diego and Duke University School of Medicine. His research is focused on the biomaterials for various medical applications including wound healing, tissue adhesives, and hemostasis during surgical procedures as well as for drug delivery and tissue engineering.
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Mina Saeedi Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Biography Biography of Mina Saeedi![]() Mina Saeedi received her Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry in 2011 from Alzahra University under the
direction of Professor Majid M. Heravi. The main focus of her Ph.D. research was synthesis of novel
heterocyclic compounds. During a sabbatical leave, she joined Professor Lars Engman at Uppsala
University, Sweden and worked on the synthesis of chalcogenide antioxidants. Then, she joined the group
of Professor Abbas Shafiee at Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical
Sciences (TUMS) as a postdoctoral fellow. Currently she is an Assistant Professor at TUMS, Persian
Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center as well as Medicinal Plants Research Center at the Faculty of
pharmacy. Her research has focused on the isolation and identification of organic compounds obtained
from natural sources as well as design and synthesis of potentially bioactive compounds especially
possessing anti-Alzheimer’s activity.
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M.T. Scotti Federal University of Paraíba João Pessoa Biography Biography of M.T. Scotti![]() Prof. Marcus Tullius Scotti obtained his Ph.D. degree (2008) in Organic Chemistry from University of São Paulo, Brazil. In January 2009, Prof. Scotti moved to João Pessoa and started to work as Professor of Organic Chemistry at Universidade Federal da Paraíba (Federal University of Paraíba), Brazil. He is currently working at this same university, and his skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject areas of Chromatography, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Antioxidant Activity, Natural Product Chemistry, Density Functional Theory, Computational Chemistry, Phytochemicals, Drug Discovery, etc. Prof. Scotti, as an author/co-author, has published more than 145 articles in various journals, having over 1,125 total citations.
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Y. Sham University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Biography Biography of Y. Sham![]() Professor Yuk Sham received his PhD from the University of Southern California Chemistry Department and his post-doctoral trainings at the US National Cancer Institute and IBM TJ Watson Research Center. He joined University of Minnesota in 2002 as the scientific consultant specializes in biomolecular modeling, simulation and computer-aided drug design. He serves as the assistant professor and assistant director at the University of Minnesota Center for Drug Design from 2008-2016. He is currently the assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology and the director of graduate studies for the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program.
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R.K. Singh Shivalik College of Pharmacy Punjab Technical University (Jalandhar) Nangal Rupnagar Punjab Biography Biography of R.K. Singh![]() Dr. Singh received the B. Pharmacy (2003) and M. Pharmacy (2005) from Panjab University,
Chandigarh and Ph.D. (2013) from PTU, Jalandhar. He has over 15 years of teaching experience
and guided various PGs and PhDs. He has to his credit over 60 papers in SCI and SCOPUS
indexed journals, 50 Conference proceedings, 2 Books, 6 Best Paper Awards and 05 projects
from different government agencies. He is currently an EBM of 08 International Journals and
Reviewer of over 20 scientific journals. He has received Publon Award 2016, 2017 and Publon
“Excellent Peer Reviewer award” for outstanding reviewing more than 120 research papers.
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E. Sobarzo-Sánchez Universidad Central de Chile Santiago Biography Biography of E. Sobarzo-Sánchez![]() Eduardo Marcelo Sobarzo Sanchez is a Full Professor and Researcher at the Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud (I3S), Universidad Central de Chile (CHILE). He was a professor and researcher at the University of Chile (CHILE) and University of Santiago de Compostela (USC, SPAIN), wherein he followed as an associate researcher at the Faculty of Pharmacy (USC) in the field of Natural Products- Medicinal Chemistry against CNS diseases, experimental studies about drug delivery systems and parasitology. From these research lines, there have been generated more than 100 scientific articles of high impact factor in the field of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Nanotechnology compiled in several journals.
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S. Taliani University of Pisa Pisa |
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S. Taysi Gaziantep University Gaziantep Biography Biography of S. Taysi![]() Dr. Seyithan TAYSI received his PhD in Medical Biochemistry from Medical School University of
Ataturk, Erzurum, Turkey. While doing his Ph.D., his best article as a young scientist received
the jury's special award. He received many awards related to his publications and conducted his
postdoctoral training in the Department of Medical Biochemistry at the University of Gaziantep,
Turkey. He still works as a professor at the same university. He served as editorial board
member and reviewer board in different journals, and authored over 100 publications.
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S.J.J. Titinchi University of the Western Cape Cape Town Biography Biography of S.J.J. Titinchi![]() Dr. Salam Titinchi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained his PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. He has published more than 60 scientific articles and conference proceedings in the field of catalysis, medicinal chemistry and nanomaterial and edited a book and authored two book chapters on drug delivery and catalysis. He serves on the editorial boards of an international scientific journal. His research interests lie in the field of design and synthesis of new potential anticancer compounds, coordination polymers and advanced nanomaterial for environmental applications and green chemistry.
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A.A. Toropov Istituto Di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri Milano |
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M. Török University of Massachusetts Boston Boston, MA Biography Biography of M. Török![]() Marianna Török is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Boston. After receiving her M.S. in Chemistry from University of Szeged, Faculty of Science (formerly known as József Attila University, Faculty of Science), she completed Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) at the University of Szeged, Faculty of Medicine (formerly known as Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical University, Faculty of Medicine), Hungary. She did postdoctoral training in Structural Biology with Ralf Langen at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA and in Peptide Chemistry with Daniel S. Kemp at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. Her current research interest includes Physical Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Green Chemistry.
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C. Viegas Jr Federal University of Alfenas Alfenas Biography Biography of C. Viegas Jr![]() Claudio Viegas Jr., currently an Associate Professor at Federal University of Alfenas, . In 1999 he turned to Araraquara (São Paulo State, Brazil) to develop his PhD Thesis on Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry. Since 2016, He is the coordinator of the Program of Post-Graduation in Chemistry of the Federal University of Alfenas. Scientific Coordinator of the Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry (PeQuiM), his research focused the design, synthesis and evaluation of innovative drug candidates for neurodegenerative diseases, CNS disorders, neglected diseases, neurophatic and central pain and inflammation. Dr. Viegas-Jr. has published over 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts and review articles in these areas and is funded by multiple operating grants from the Brazilian Agencies Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) and Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG).
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F. Wuest University of Alberta Edmonton, AB Biography Biography of F. Wuest![]() Frank Wuest is a Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta in Canada. He obtained his training in chemistry and biochemistry from Dresden Technical University in Germany. He performed postdoctoral research studies at the School of Medicine in St. Louis from 1999-2001, and he worked as head of the PET-Tracer Department of the Research Centre Dresden-Rossendorf in Germany from 2001-2008. In 2008 he was appointed as the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Chair in Radiopharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta.
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H. Xu Northwest A&F University Yangling Biography Biography of H. Xu![]() Dr. Hui Xu was born in Zhejiang Province, China. Currently, he is a professor at Research
Institute of Pesticidal Design & Synthesis, Northwest A&F University. He obtained his Ph.D.
degree from Zhejiang University. He then became the director of a Medicinal Research Group at
Jiangsu Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group, Jiangsu Province, China. In 2004, he joined the
group of Professor Bruno Figadere, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Paris-Sud 11 as a
postdoctoral fellow. Since 2008, he has held the position of full professor at Northwest A&F
University. So far, he has published over 80 peer-reviewed SCI articles. His main research
interests are on the activity-guided isolation, structural modification and structure−activity
relationships of bioactive natural products.
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D.T. Yew The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin |
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A. A. Zamyatnin Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Moscow Biography Biography of A. A. Zamyatnin![]() Dr. Andrey A. Zamyatnin Jr. is currently a Professor and Head of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia. He earned his Ph.D. in Virology and later D.Sc. in Virology and Molecular Biology from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia. His current research interests include molecular markers, molecular targets, development of immunotherapy and enzymatic therapy approaches. Additionally, his research interests include programmed cell death, RNAi, and virus-host interactions. Dr. Zamyatnin’s scientific publications include more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, he acts as an Expert in several scientific funds.
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L. Zhang Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing |
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K. Ahmad Yeungnam University Gyeongsan |
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M. Arshad Shaqra University Shaqra Biography Biography of M. Arshad![]() Dr. Mohammad Arshad, received his B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry, M.Sc. Chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, India and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) on the thesis entitled “Novel heterocyclic compounds as potential therapeutic agents: Synthesis and The characterization” from Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, CIRBSc, JMI, New Delhi, India. He has more than five years of postdoctoral experience of teaching as well as research and published more than thirty research articles in valued journals. He is serving as an advisory board member, reviewer and active member of many scientific societies. Currently, he is working at Shaqra University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he is dealing with the design, synthesis, characterization, biological, and molecular docking studies.
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T. Belwal Zhejiang University Hangzhou Biography Biography of T. Belwal![]() Dr. Belwal, working at College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University,
China, is exploring food science, plant nutraceutical potential, and human health, including the effect
of food bioprocess techniques on its quality and other functional attributes. He is currently engaged
in the development and promotion of safer and greener postharvest food bioprocess techniques,
nano-technologies, extraction and separation techniques, including green chemistry concept.
Dr. Belwal received his Ph.D. (Biotechnology and Nutraceuticals) from India. He has received many
awards including the prestigious ‘Governor award for Best Research’, consequently for two years.
His excellent research credentials reflect by 58 peer-reviewed scientific publications, and 8 book
chapters. Also, he is currently engaged in editing 5 books of scientific relevance.
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A. Bhargava Mahatma Gandhi Central University Bihar Biography Biography of A. Bhargava![]() Dr. Atul Bhargava completed his M.Sc from H.N.B. Garhwal University, India and Ph.D from
National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India. He also served as Research Associate at
the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Cytogenetics, University of Delhi. In 2007, he joined
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Lucknow as Assistant Professor (Biotechnology). Currently,
Dr. Atul Bhargava holds the position of Associate Professor and Head, Dept of Botany at
Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar, India. He has over 19 years of research
experience in work on medicinal plants, especially the underutilized crops. He has about 48
research papers in reputed journals, 4 books (SpringerNature, CRC, CABI, Nova Publ.) and
numerous book chapters to his credit. Dr. Bhargava is also serving as an editorial board member
of several international journals of repute.
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S. Chakraborty Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences Kolkata Biography Biography of S. Chakraborty![]() Dr. Sandipan Chakraborty completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Calcutta, India, and his M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from West Bengal University of Technology, India. Later on, he obtained his Ph.D. in Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics from University of Calcutta. Dr. Chakraborty is actively involved in teaching and doing research in drug discovery, atomistic simulation, spectoscopy and protein chemistry. He worked as an Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Saroj Mohan Institute of Technology, India, and is currently working as Research Associate at Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, India. Dr. Chakraborty has published over 50 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals, and 3 book chapters.
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H. Emadi University of Mazandaran Babolsar Biography Biography of H. Emadi![]() Dr. Hamid Emadi, Assistant professor, has been employed at University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, I. R. Iran, from 2018. His research activities are in the field of synthesis of magnetic nanostructures and their applications as MRI contrast agents, drug delivery systems, and hyperthermia. He has published 20 papers in impacted international journals and 7 articles in international and national scientific meetings. He served as a reviewer in 11 international journals and 7 projects.
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S-X. Gu Wuhan Institute of Technology Wuhan Biography Biography of S-X. Gu![]() Dr. Shuang-Xi Gu received his Ph.D degree from Fudan University in 2012. He has worked in Wuhan Institute of Technology as a lecturer, associate professor and specially-appointed professor, successively. He conducted scientific research in University of Virginia as a postdoctoral fellow from 2014 to 2015 and a visiting scholar from 2017 to 2018. He has published more than 50 papers in scientific journals. He is serving as an editorial board member for Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Journal of Wuhan Institute of Technology, as well as a young editorial board member for Chinese Chemical Letters.
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T.M. Karpiński Poznań University of Medical Sciences Poznań Biography Biography of T.M. Karpiński![]() Assoc. Prof., Dr. Tomasz M. Karpiński is the Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology,
Poznań University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Poland. He received DDS from PUMS and MSc in
Biology from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He also completed Postgraduate Studies:
Laboratory Medicine at the PUMS, and Internet and mobile technologies at the Poznań
University of Technology. He has Specialization in Medical microbiology. He obtained a PhD and
DSc (habilitation) in microbiology from PUMS. He is an Expert of the National Centre for
Research and Development. He is an editorial board member and a guest editor of some
journals and a reviewer for more than 30 journals. He has about 80 publications in the field of
medical microbiology, pharmacology and medical chemistry. His research interests are in the
areas of human microbiome, bacterial pathogenesis, DNA viruses, biologically active agents of
bacterial origin, antibacterial and anticancer substances/drugs, and carcinogenesis.
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J.I. Lachowicz University of Cagliari Cagliari Biography Biography of J.I. Lachowicz![]() Joanna Izabela Lachowicz received her MSc in biotecnology from University of Wroclaw in 2006, where she performed graduate research with Prof. Henryk Kozlowski. In 2010, Joanna Izabela obtained a PhD in chemistry from University of Cagliari, where she worked with Prof. Valeria M. Nurchi. In 2012, she started her work at the University of Cagliari as PhD. In 2017, Italian National Habilitation Commision, gave her the title of Associated Professor. She focuses in her research on synthetic small organic molecules as metal chelating agents and metal-complex equilibria in water. Moreover, she is studying metal complex formation with peptides, as well as with known drugs in use.
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Q. Li Central South University Changsha Biography Biography of Q. Li![]() Dr. Qianbin Li is a professor at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University. He received a BS degree in pharmacy in 2003 and a PhD in medicinal chemistry in 2008 from Shandong University. He joined the School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, as a postdoctoral fellow in February 2008. His current research projects focus on the development of innovative drugs of fibrosis-related disease, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disease. Key areas of concentration within the group comprise chemical biology based target identification and validation, virtual screening, structure-based drug design or optimization, organic synthesis, molecular level mechanism of action and druggability study on potential candidates.
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Z. Liu Central South University Changsha Biography Biography of Z. Liu![]() Dr. Zhengchun Liu received his Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 2003. From 2004 to 2006, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. From 2014 to 2015, he was a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA. Dr. Liu joined Central South University as an Associate Professor in 2007, and has been Full Professor since 2010. Furthermore, he is Associate Editor for the international journal Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters. His major research interests focus on nanocarriers and nanosensors.
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X. Lu Jinan University Guangzhou Biography Biography of X. Lu![]() Dr. Xiaoyun Lu received her Ph.D. from China Pharmaceutical University in 2010. Presently, Professor Lu is working at Jinan University. She has published more than 50 papers in medical journals till date. Major research interests are focused on the rational design and synthesis of medicinal lead compounds targeting major lung diseases, such as lung cancer, tuberculosis and lung injury, etc.
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A. Maity School of Pharmaceutical Technology, Adamas University Kolkata Biography Biography of A. Maity![]() Dr. Arindam Maity is an Associate Professor in the School of Pharmaceutical Technology, Adamas University, Kolkata. He has more than 8 years of teaching experience in various Pharmacy colleges and 5.5 years of research experience during his Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral research. He has specialized in Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Synthetic Bioorganic Chemistry (DNA, LNA & click chemistry; fluorescently labeled nucleosides & oligonucleotides); & DNA/RNA oligonucleotides in molecular diagnostic. During his research work, he has published 43 international publications & 4 book chapters. He is also associated as a reviewer with a number of journals, also acts as an Editorial board member, Advisory Board Member of few Journals. He also presented as an Invited speaker in a number of National and International Journals.
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X. Y. Mbianda University of Johannesburg Johannesburg Biography Biography of X. Y. Mbianda![]() Dr. Mbianda obtained his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Montpellier, France. Then he worked as postdoctoral fellow and research Associate in the department of Chemistry and Chemical Pathology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa respectively. Currently he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research interest involved the synthesis of organic polymers, nanomaterials and their application in drug delivery systems. He has published over 50 research articles in peer-reviewed Journals, and 3 book chapters. He served as reviewer and/or guest editor in more than 15 international journals
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N. Mukherjee Kazi Nazrul University Asansol Biography Biography of N. Mukherjee![]() I would like to introduce myself as Dr. Niladri Mukherjee, completed my doctoral research in March 2017 from Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, India, studying different molecular and biochemical aspects of filarial parasitology. I have recently completed my tenure of two years as a National Post-Doctoral Fellow at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, India and currently working as Guest Faculty at the Department of Animal Science, Kazi Nazrul University, India. My current research objective is to evaluate the mechanistic insights of anti-leishmanial activity of some novel compounds and some repurposed drugs with emphasize on host cell survival and macrophage polarization through modulation of PI3K/Akt pathway, ceramide signaling, and lipid body accumulation. To date, I have published 26 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals.
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P.R. Nareddy H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Tampa, FL Biography Biography of P.R. NareddyDr Pradeep Nareddy is a native of India. After securing a First Class Bachelor’s Degree with distinction in Organic Chemistry at Osmania University, he moved to IIT Bombay for a Master's Degree. He subsequently moved to the University of Geneva in Switzerland and worked on the asymmetric catalysis and their applications in the lab of Prof. Clement Mazet to obtain a PhD degree. He then moved to Germany for Postdoctoral studies with Prof. Christoph Schneider at Leipzig University. To broaden his interests, he moved to the USA for second Postdoctoral studies with Prof. Szostak and Prof Jordan in sustainable catalysis. He started as a postdoc at Moffitt Cancer Center in 2018, and as of 2020, he is a Research Scientist at Moffitt Cancer Center in the Chemical Biology core.
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M. Obradovic Institute of Nuclear Sciences “Vinca” Belgrade Biography Biography of M. Obradovic![]() Dr. Milan M. Obradovic is a senior research associate in the Department of Radiobiology and Molecular Genetics at Institute of Nuclear Sciences “Vinca”, University of Belgrade, Serbia. He received a PhD in molecular biology and endocrinology from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. He has experience in basic and clinical science research. His investigative interest is to clarify the role of different hormones in normal cardiovascular biology and in pathophysiological conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. He serves as a member of editorial board and as a reviewer in a numerous scientific and medical journals.
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S. Rana University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Biography Biography of S. Rana![]() Sandeep Rana is working as a Research Assistant Professor at the Eppley Institute for Cancer Research and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Before joining UNMC, he completed a 2-year postdoctoral research position at Mayo Clinic, MN. He received his Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Delhi, India. After finishing his Master’s, he was awarded a research fellowship from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, to pursue his graduate studies. He moved to the United States, attended Kansas State University, and received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry under the guidance of Dr. Duy H. Hua in 2009. His research interests lie in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery in the area of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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K. Shaoyong Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences Wuhan Biography Biography of K. Shaoyong![]() Dr. Shaoyong Ke is an Associate Professor in the National Biopesticide Engineering Research Center (NBERC). His research interests include the application of target-oriented and diversity-oriented syntheses of small molecules for drug discovery, and natural products-oriented discovery of novel active molecules as lead compounds for development of agrochemicals or drug. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles/book chapters in the field of medicinal chemistry and pesticidal chemistry. Dr. Ke has served the scientific community as an editorial board member for three journals and as a reviewer for more than 25 journals.
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S.L. Teoh Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center (UKMMC) Kuala Lumpur Biography Biography of S.L. Teoh![]() Dr. Seong-Lin Teoh is a senior lecturer in the Department of Anatomy, of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is the coordinator of the Master of Medical Sciences (Anatomy), and the deputy secretary of the Malaysian Anatomical Association. His work has been focused to the characterization of different herbs in diabetic cutaneous wound healing; and neuroregeneration and neurodegeneration using zebrafish animal model.
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L. Zhao Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Biography Biography of L. Zhao![]() Lei Zhao, M.D & Ph.D., postdoc of Harvard Medical School, Professor, Chief Physician of Infectious Diseases in Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. He is the head of the multidisciplinary collaboration platform for infection and inflammation in Wuhan Union Hospital. He participated in national major special projects, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, and published 39 papers in the SCI journals as the first author or correspondent author, and participated in 2 monographs.
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M. Čolović University of Belgrade Belgrade Biography Biography of M. Čolović![]() Dr. Mirjana B. Čolović, a research associate has been emoloyed at University of Belgrade, Serbia, from 2005. Her research activities are in the field of enzymology, toxicology, biosensors, physiologically active compounds and their interaction with biomolecules. She has published 36 papers in impacted international journals, 4 chapters in books, 3 articles in national scientific journals, and over 60 abstracts in international and national scientific meetings. She served as a reviewer in over 20 international journals and 9 projects.
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M.T. Scotti Federal University of Paraíba João Pessoa Biography Biography of M.T. Scotti![]() Prof. Marcus Tullius Scotti obtained his Ph.D. degree (2008) in Organic Chemistry from University of São Paulo, Brazil. In January 2009, Prof. Scotti moved to João Pessoa and started to work as Professor of Organic Chemistry at Universidade Federal da Paraíba (Federal University of Paraíba), Brazil. He is currently working at this same university, and his skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject areas of Chromatography, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Antioxidant Activity, Natural Product Chemistry, Density Functional Theory, Computational Chemistry, Phytochemicals, Drug Discovery, etc. Prof. Scotti, as an author/co-author, has published more than 145 articles in various journals, having over 1,125 total citations.
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P. Chawla ISF College of Pharmacy Moga Biography Biography of P. Chawla![]() Dr. Pooja A Chawla is working as Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical
Analysis, ISF College of Pharmacy Moga, India. She has nearly 15 years of experience in the
research, discovery and development of biologically active pharmaceuticals. Dr. Chawla
holds a PhD degree in Medicinal Chemistry and has published 3 books, 5 book chapters and
more than 50 papers in national/international journals and is serving as a reviewer for
international journals of repute. She also presented a poster at FIP 2011 and CTDDR 2013
and delivered an oral talk at World Chemistry Congress, Dubai 2019. Dr. Chawla has been
awarded as Bentham Ambassador for the year 2019-20. She is always willing to learn more
and more in the pharmaceutical field and upgrade her knowledge. She has guided 47 post
graduate projects and her research team consists of 9 master and 4 doctoral research scholars.
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S.K. Jain Banaras Hindu University Varanasi |
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S. Kabilan Annamalai University Chidambaram Biography Biography of S. Kabilan![]() Dr. S. Kabilan is presently serving as a Professor and Dean at the Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University in India. He completed his M.Sc in 1982 and Ph.D. in 1989 in Chemistry Annamalai University, India. His research interest includes the Synthesis of biological active Organic compounds and reaction dynamics. Currently working on Designing active molecules using Schrodinger software, followed by synthesizing the active molecules. Completed projects CSIR-2, DBT, DBT(NEC), ICMR and UGC. He has contributed his valuable publications in different scientific journals.
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T. Lehmann University of Wyoming Laramie, WY |
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J.-Q. Liu Guangdong Medical University Dongguan Biography Biography of J.-Q. Liu![]() Jian-Qiang Liu received Ph.D from Northwest University. He completed his postdoc at Tsinghua University (with Prof. Lin Mei, 2015-2016) and has been working as a full professor at Guangdong Medical University. His research interests include multifunctional metal-organic framework nanomaterials, and stimuli-responsive (bio) polymers. He has published more than 50 papers. H-index = 22. He has been appointed as an editorial board member of several journals, such as: Interdisciplinary Journal of Chemistry; and EC Pharmacology and Toxicology etc.
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A. Mermer University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul Biography Biography of A. Mermer![]() Dr. Arif mermer received his PhD from Karadeniz Technical University, Department of
Chemistry. He is now in University of Health Sciences-Turkey, Department of Biotechnology
as Assist. Prof. His research interest includes the synthesis of bioactive organic compounds
such as anticancer, antiviral, antimicrobial agents. He has published more than 20 scientific
articles and conference proceedings in national/international journals. He has been awarded as
Bentham Ambassador for the year 2019-20.
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V. Pokrovsky Peoples' Friendship University Moscow Biography Biography of V. Pokrovsky![]() Dr Vadim Pokrovsky received his PhD in Oncology from the Blokhin Cancer Research Centre in 2010. Currently, he is the Head of the laboratory of combined treatment at the N.N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center. Also, he is the Professor and the Head of Department of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, People’s Friendship University. Besides, he is a reviewer for international Journals such as Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery, Clinical and Translational Oncology, etc., and is a member of several professional societies (EACR, ASCO, AACR). Moreover, he has published several papers in well-reputed journals.
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B.B. Shingate Marathwada University Aurangabad Biography Biography of B.B. Shingate![]() Dr. Bapurao B. Shingate is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Maharashtra (INDIA). He did Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Organic Chemistry from Department of Chemistry, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad in 1999. Also, he did Ph.D. from Division of Organic Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory, University of Pune, Pune (2010). Dr. Shingate has numerous scientific publications to his credit. He has received various honors/awards for his contributions over the years.
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E. Sobarzo-Sánchez Universidad Central de Chile Santiago Biography Biography of E. Sobarzo-Sánchez![]() Eduardo Marcelo Sobarzo Sanchez is a Full Professor and Researcher at the Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud (I3S), Universidad Central de Chile (CHILE). He was a professor and researcher at the University of Chile (CHILE) and University of Santiago de Compostela (USC, SPAIN), wherein he followed as an associate researcher at the Faculty of Pharmacy (USC) in the field of Natural Products- Medicinal Chemistry against CNS diseases, experimental studies about drug delivery systems and parasitology. From these research lines, there have been generated more than 100 scientific articles of high impact factor in the field of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Nanotechnology compiled in several journals.
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S.J.J. Titinchi University of the Western Cape Cape Town Biography Biography of S.J.J. Titinchi![]() Dr. Salam Titinchi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained his PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. He has published more than 60 scientific articles and conference proceedings in the field of catalysis, medicinal chemistry and nanomaterial and edited a book and authored two book chapters on drug delivery and catalysis. He serves on the editorial boards of an international scientific journal. His research interests lie in the field of design and synthesis of new potential anticancer compounds, coordination polymers and advanced nanomaterial for environmental applications and green chemistry.
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A.P. Toropova Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS Milan Biography Biography of A.P. Toropova![]() Alla P. Toropova (PhD) has been working in Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri
Milano, Italy. She had published of about 240 papers in international journals on QSPR/QSAR
analysis for inorganic and organometallic compounds, in particular, thermodynamic properties of
coordination compounds of bioactive metals, and thermodynamic properties (e.g. solubility) of
nano substances. She has been working since over 20 years in the fields of Chemoinformatics and
Nanoinformatics. She also has made scientific collaborations with many experts in the fields of
Chemoinformatics and Nanoinformatics throughout the world.
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Atta-ur-Rahman, FRS Honorary Life Fellow Kings College University of Cambridge Cambridge Email: mrmc@benthamscience.netBiography Biography of Atta-ur-Rahman![]() Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman, Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Kings College, University of Cambridge (1968), has 1235 international publications in several fields of organic chemistry including, 349 books published largely by major U.S. and European presses. He was elected as Fellow of Royal Society (London) (2006) and won the prestigious UNESCO Science Prize (1999).Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman was conferred honorary D.Sc. degrees by many leading world universities including the University of Cambridge and appointed an Honorary Life Fellow of Kings College, University of Cambridge. The Austrian government honoured him with its high civil award (“Grosse Goldene Ehrenzeischen am Bande") (2007). He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Karachi, Pakistan. Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman was appointed Academician (Foreign Member) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015). He won the “Friendship Award of China” (2014) and was conferred the highest scientific award of China, the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award, by President Xi Jinping (2020). He was bestowed with the International Scientific Corporation Award (2014) and the “Einstein Professorship” by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) (2013). He was also elected as Foreign Member of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology. Research Institutes have been established in his name in China, Malaysia and Pakistan.
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Davide Barreca Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Biography Biography of Davide Barreca![]()
Davide Barreca is an Associate Professor of biochemistry at the University of Messina. He is
specialized in enzyme modulation by natural compounds, inhibition of protein aggregation and
activation of signal apoptotic cascade. Most of his research projects concentrate on separation and
identification of unknown flavonoids, structural-activity elucidation, and biochemical analysis of
their health promoting or cytotoxicity properties on cells culture. He is author of over 90 papers in
peer-reviewed journals, 30 chapters in books, and 70 conference proceedings and reviewer of over
40 international scientific journals.
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M. Iqbal Choudhary H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry University of Karachi Karachi Biography Biography of M. Iqbal Choudhary![]() Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary is a Distinguished National Professor of Organic Chemistry and Director at International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (H. E. J. Research Institute of Chemistry and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research). He is among the most prominent scientists of Pakistan, recognized for his original contributions in the fields of natural products and bioorganic chemistry. He has written and edited 50 books, most of which have been published in USA and Europe. He is also the author of over 900 research papers and chapters in top international science journals of the West, as well as 43 US patents. The cumulative impact factor of his publications is over 1,750. This is by far the largest number of quality publications from any scientist in Pakistan. He has been among the most cited scientists of Pakistan in last five years with citations exceeding 11,000 (h-Index: 41).
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W.-H. Chen Wuyi University Jiangmen Biography Biography of W.-H. Chen![]() Dr. Chen received his B.Sc in Chemistry from Sichuan University, China and Ph.D. in
Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Nagasaki University, Japan. Dr. Chen even worked as a
CREST postdoctoral researcher at Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan, as an
associate professor at Sun Yat-sen University, China and as a research scientist at Lehigh
University, Pennsylvania, USA. Currently Dr. Chen is a full professor at Southern Medical
University, China. He has published more than 90 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Chen is also
currently the Associate Editor of Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry (MRMC), published
by Bentham Science Publishers.
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Lee Y.-W. David Harvard Medical School Belmont, MA Biography Biography of Lee Y.-W. David![]() Dr. Lee has worked on numerous drug discovery projects related to traditional Chinese medicine, contributing significantly to the development of alternative therapies for substance abuse and for osteoarthritis. He is the principal investigator on “Alternative Therapies for Alcohol and Drug Abuse,” a program project grant funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Lee and his colleagues at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School are also looking into natural remedies for diabetes, depression, autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lee received an institutional development award in 1985, has published 110 papers and holds 15 US and international patents.
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R. Muthyala University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN |
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D. Barlocco University of Milano Milano Biography Biography of D. Barlocco![]() Daniela Barlocco earned her degree in Pharmacy (1969) and in Chemistry (1977) from the University of Pavia (Italy). She became Researcher at the University of Milan, faculty of Pharmacy, in 1980 and associate professor at the University of Modena in 1992. She got the title of full professor at the University of Milan in 2000.
Her main research interests are addressed to the design of small molecules as enzyme inhibitors and to the comprehension of the protein-protein interactions.
She has published about 150 scientific papers and several patents.
She is in the Advisory Board of several journals.
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M. Bernard University of Namur Namur |
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A. Gueiffier Universite Tours Tours |
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S.M. Husbands University of Bath Bath Biography Biography of S.M. Husbands![]() Professor Husbands joined the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at the University of Bath in 2000, was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2010 and then Professor in 2012. He has been Head of the Medicinal Chemistry group within the Department since 2013. Prof Husbands’ main research interests relate to neuropsychological diseases, in particular drug abuse, but also including depression and anxiety. Recent research interests have focussed on the development and therapeutic potential of ‘selectively promiscuous’ ligands and has been driven by the understanding that CNS disorders are rarely simple, requiring complex solutions. Prof Husbands has published >100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, mostly on CNS active molecules.
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N. Tagmatarchis Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute Athens Biography Biography of N. Tagmatarchis![]() Nikos Tagmatarchis is the Deputy Director in the Theoretical and Physical Chemistry
Institute, at the National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens, Greece. He has studied
chemistry and received his PhD from the Chemistry Department, University of Crete, Greece
(1997). Dr. Tagmatarchis’s accomplishments are reflected in over 180 scientific peer-
reviewed research articles, while his work has been cited more than 8200 times, associated
with an h-index of 37. He has been recipient of the European Young Investigator Award
(2004), Visiting Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011-2012) and Invited
Fellow by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Japan (2013- 2014).
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R.J. Hwu Tsing Hua University Hsinchu Biography Biography of R.J. Hwu![]() Prof. Hwu obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from Stanford University, California, USA. He has been a Distinguished Chair Professor of National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan and served as the President of Asian Federation for Medicinal Chemistry in 2012 and 2013.
He has published more than 200 scientific publications and is a named inventor of 49 issued patents internationally. Professor Hwu has been Fellows of TWAS, IUPAC, and The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK.
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S. Sarel The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem |
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Thomas Mavromoustakos Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Biography Biography of Thomas Mavromoustakos![]() Professor Thomas Mavromoustakos was born in Prastio-Morphou of Cyprus in 1960. He finished his undergraduate studies from the Department of Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens-NKUA, Greece (1980-1985), and he graduated from the Pharmacy Department of the University of Connecticut, USA (1985-1990). From 1991-2007, Prof. Mavromoustakos served as a Research Director at the National Hellenic Research Foundation. Later on, from 2007-2012, he served as an Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department of NKUA, and currently, from 2012 onwards, he is a regular professor in the same Department. In 2018, Prof. Mavromoustakos received his Ph.D. diploma from the Theology School of NKUA.
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Antimicrobial drug development
D. ChattopadhyayICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine Karnataka Biography Biography of D. Chattopadhyay![]() Dr. Chattopadhyay, Scientist-G & Director at ICMR-NITM Belagavi India, is a leading Ethnomedicine and Virus specialist, working on difficult-to-treat diseases. He has established personal contact with diverse tribes, and validated their age-old-tradition for translating traditions into innovation. He has 8-patents, 4-leads, 4-Books, 55 popular and 137 research- articles (h-Index-33; Citations 3541). He is the editor, editorial member and reviewer of several peer-reviewed Journals of global repute, and served as PhD Guide, visiting Faculty, examiner and member of Research Advisory Board and Board of Studies of Universities, He is the recipient of several awards, Fellow of BSAC (UK), Member of DST-SERB Expert Committees, and produced 15 PhDs.
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Green Techniques for Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry
M.L. Di GioiaUniversity of Calabria Rende Biography Biography of M.L. Di Gioia![]()
Maria Luisa Di Gioia was born in 1975. She graduated from the University of Calabria, Italy in
2000, with a Laurea in Pharmacy. In 2005 she received her Ph.D. in Methodologies for
Development of Molecules of Pharmacological Interest at the University of Calabria. She is
Researcher of Organic Chemistry at University of Calabria since 2006. Her research interests focus
on the synthesis and characterization of molecules with potential biological activity, in particular
peptides. In this field, her chemical research investigates the application of the principles of green
chemistry for the development of sustainable chemical processes to afford biologically active
compounds.
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Heterocyclic chemistry and their biological activities
S.A. KhanNational University of Science and Technology Muscat Biography Biography of S.A. Khan![]() Dr. Shah Alam Khan is currently working as a Professor of Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry
at the College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Oman (In
academic partnership with West Virginia University, USA). He is having more than 20 years of
teaching and research experience. His field of research interests includes synthesis and
biological evaluation of natural products and synthetic heterocyclic compounds. He has
contributed more than 120 full length research articles in the national/international journals of
repute. He has supervised 35 undergraduate and post graduate research projects. He has
successfully completed five funded research projects. He has been invited as a guest speaker in
several national and international conferences. He is a life member of many professional bodies
such as ATINAR, AChemSoc, IPA, IPGA and APTI.
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Nanomaterials and Bioimaging
J. LiuThe Second Hospital of Jilin University Jilin Biography Biography of J. Liu![]() Prof. Jianhua Liu obtained his PhD in inorganic chemistry from Chemistry College of
Jilin University. He worked as a visiting scholar in Ulm University in Germany (2019). He
currently works as Chief physician and Professor, Vice Director, Department of
Radiology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, China. Prof. Liu has authored more
than 60 scientific papers in the medicinal chemistry field (h-index: 27), including ACS
Nano, Biomaterials, Small, Theranostics, ACS Appl Mater Interfaces, Nanoscale, Curr
Top Med Chem, Curr Med Imaging Rev etc. His research mainly focused on Synthesis
of nanoparticles for medical imaging and therapy.
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Computer-aided Drug Design
Tiziano TuccinardiUniversity of Pisa Pisa Biography Biography of Tiziano Tuccinardi![]() Tiziano Tuccinardi is Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy of the University of Pisa. Since July 2016 he is also Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, Temple University’s College of Science and Technology, Philadelphia, PA, USA. He has published more than 130 papers, five patents and he is a scientific advisory board member of the Bio Future Medicine (BFM) start-up. His research interests include drug and lead discovery, with a focus on computer-assisted approaches and medicinal chemistry, including synthesis of small molecules, virtual and biomolecular screening.
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Molecular Modelling and Purinergic Receptors
D. Dal BenSchool of Pharmacy University of Camerino Camerino Biography Biography of D. Dal Ben![]() Dr Ben got his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Padova (Italy) then he moved to the University of Camerino (Italy) where he is currently Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. His research work is to design and optimize bioactive compounds with molecular modelling tools. His studies are focused mainly to membrane proteins belonging to the GPCR (Purinergic P1 Receptors and others) and ion channel (Purinergic P2X Receptors) protein families.
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H. Kalasz Semmelweis University Budapest Biography Biography of H. Kalasz![]() Dr. Kalász earned his PhD, and he was awarded the title of doctor of chemical sciences, and medical habilitation in pharmacology at Semmelweis University.
Dr. Kalász is employed in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest. He was also working in Yale University (New Haven, CT, USA), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH, USA) and United Arab Emirates University (Al Ain, UAE).
He has several decades of experience in the isolation of natural products, identification of drug binding sites and in studies on pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.
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A. Abell The University of Adelaide Adelaide Biography Biography of A. Abell![]() Professor Abell graduated from the University of Adelaide with BSc(Hon) and PhD and then
undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge. He held a professorship
at the University of Canterbury before returning to the University of Adelaide in 2007,
where he is currently Professor of Chemistry and node director of the ARC Centre of
Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics. Co-founded an Calpain Therapeutics to develop
macrocyclic protease inhibitors as a potential treatment for cataract and other conditions.
Past Head of School of Chemistry and Physics at Adelaide and recipient of Royal Australian
Chemical Institute Adrien Albert Prize and the Alexander R. Matzuk Prize and Lecture in
Drug Discovery (Baylor College of Medicine, Houston).
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K. Ai Central South University Changsha Biography Biography of K. Ai![]() Dr. Kelong Ai obtained his Ph.D from Jilin University in 2018. He is
working as a full professor in Central South University. He is engaged in
research on cardio-cerebrovascular repair and cancer treatment and
diagnosis. So far, he has published more than 52 SCI academic peer
reviewed papers, his articles have been cited more than 8400 times.
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Z. Akhunzada Pharmaceutical Process Development (PPD) New Brunswick, NJ Biography Biography of Z. Akhunzada![]() Dr. Zahir Akhunzada is a PPD Consultant at BMS, where he has been actively involved in the characterization of bio-therapeutics. Before PPD, he worked for SGP/Merck, KACST, and taught at King Saud University. He did his PhD in Chem. (H.E.J. Res. Inst. Pakistan) and Post-Doc in Tubingen, Germany. He is a recipient of several awards and recognition including shining performance awards (SGP/Merck), Certificate of Honor (NYAS), and a nomination for President’s Award for Quality (BMS). He has been invited as a speaker to several national and international conferences. He is an active member of the Editorial Board for Medicinal Chemistry and Mini-Review in Medicinal Chemistry.
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F. An Xi’an Jiaotong University Xi’an Biography Biography of F. An![]() Dr. Feifei An graduated from Huaqiao University in 2008, and then received his Ph.D degree from Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2013. After one-year research in National Center of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Dr. An joined Cornell University as a postdoctoral associate. Dr. An joined Xi’an Jiaotong University as an associate professor in 2018. Dr. An has published 30 papers in SCI journals and these papers have been cited over 600 times. Dr. An’s research interest is medicinal chemistry and nanomedicine. His group is composed of organic chemists and biologists.
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A.O. Aremu North West University Potchefstroom Biography Biography of A.O. Aremu![]() Dr Aremu received his PhD (Botany) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South
Africa in 2012. He is currently a Senior Lecturer/Researcher at the Centre for
Indigenous Knowledge Systems, North West University, South Africa. He is a
member of the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) and Fellow of the
African Science Leader Programme (ASLP). Dr Aremu research focuses on the
documentation, bioactivity testing, chemical characterization and safety evaluation of
African floras especially those with medicinal, horticultural and nutritional potential.
Since 2008, he has authored/co-authored 95 peer-reviewed publications in ISI-rated
journals (1780 citations and H-index of 22). Dr Aremu is also serving as an editorial
board member for several international journals of repute and funding bodies.
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H. Awad National Research Center Cairo |
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M. Bahmani Ilam University of Medical Sciences Ilam Biography Biography of M. Bahmani![]()
Dr. Mahmood Bahmani: h-Index 39 from Scopus. Graduated from in Doctor
Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) and graduated from the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical
Sciences. Member of the Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ilam
University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
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Y. Baqi Sultan Qaboos University Muscat Biography Biography of Y. Baqi![]() Dr. Younis Baqi is an Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU), Oman and presently is a coordinator of Applied Chemistry. His early training was in
natural products chemistry at the University of Jordan (M.Sc. 2003) and pharmaceutical
chemistry at Universität Bonn (Ph.D., 2008). After a research stay at the laboratory of Prof.
E.J. Corey, Harvard University; MA, USA, he was appointed as a group leader within ERA-
NET fellowship (2009–2011). Since 2012, he is holding the position of Assistant Professor of
Chemistry at SQU, Oman.
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G. Bar-Sela Division of Oncology Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa Biography Biography of G. Bar-Sela![]() Professor Gil Bar-Sela is Deputy Director of the Division of Oncology and Head of the Palliative and Supportive Oncology Unit at Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel. Professor Bar-Sela is also an Associate Professor at the Technion’s Ruth & Bruce Rapapport Faculty of Medicine. To date he has published more than 100 papers in medical journals and books. Professor Bar-Sela is currently a member of the Advisory Committee of the Israel Cancer Association on Palliative Care and the committee for professional guidance. He is also a member of the "Survivorship Committee" of the National Council for the Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer.
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S.B. Bharate CSIR - Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Jammu Biography Biography of S.B. Bharate![]() Dr. Bharate obtained B.Pharm from the University of Pune, and then he received M.S.Pharm
and PhD degree from NIPER-Mohali (India). He has industrial experience (Dr. Reddy's Lab,
Piramal Life Sciences) and has done postdoctoral studies at University of Montana (USA) in the
area of neuroscience. Presently, he is working as a Principal Scientist in the Medicinal Chemistry
Division of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine. His current research interests are in
the field of medicinal chemistry of natural products to discover new therapeutics for the
treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. He is a recipient of several incentive awards, and
three young scientist awards (NASI, CSIR, OPPI). He is a reviewer for various international
journals. He has published 136 papers and has 17 patents to his credit.
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Y. Bobryshev University of New South Wales Sydney Biography Biography of Y. Bobryshev![]() Dr. Bobryshev obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) from the Leningrad state University, Leningrad, in 1978. Currently Dr. Bobryshev is a Leading Scientist of Institute of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the University of Western Sydney, Australia. He is author or co-author of more than 200 scientific publications.
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M. Butnariu Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Timisoara Biography Biography of M. Butnariu![]() Dr. Monica Butnariu completed her Ph.D. in 2005 from Banat University, Romania. In 2013, she became a habilitated doctor from Cluj-Napoca University, Romania. She is a professor at the University of Agricultural
Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Banat "King Mihai I of Romania" in Timisoara, Romania
(Chemistry & Biochemistry Discipline). Dr. Butnariu has numerous articles published in the Science Citation Index
(SCI), International Scientific Indexing (ISI), Web of Science Core Collection, and Clarivate Analytics that
have been cited over 1200 times, and her publication H-index is 32 (Citation Metrics WoS). She has been
serving as an editorial board member of some reputed journals and is also involved in peer review
activities. So far, she has written several books and book chapters on different areas of chemistry. In
addition, she has received the Romanian Academy Award for chapter ‘Chemical Composition of
Vegetables and their Products’ in the Handbook of Food Chemistry
(http://www.acad.ro/premiileAR/liste/2014.pdf). Currently, she is the head of CONEM Romania
Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences Group and also the National Correspondent of the
International Association for Plant Biotechnology.
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A. Carocci University of Bari Aldo Moro Bari Biography Biography of A. Carocci![]() Alessia Carocci graduated in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, summa cum laude, at
the University of Bari in 1992. She received a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the same
University, in 1998. A post-doctoral position and a research grant in Medicinal Chemistry were
held between 1999 and 2001. Since 2002, she was a researcher and since 2017 she is an
associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences of the
University of Bari. She is a member of the Ph.D. school and the Italian Chemical Society. She is
author of more than 65 papers and reviews in high IF peer-reviewed international journals and
6 chapters in books. She regularly serves as a reviewer for several international scientific
journals. Her research interests include the synthesis of biologically active compounds in the
field of antimitotic, antiarrhythmic, antitumor, antibacterial and melatonergic drugs.
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S. Carradori “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara Chieti Biography Biography of S. Carradori![]() Dr. Simone Carradori, after completing graduation in “Drug Chemistry and Technology”, obtained
his PhD in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy). He
collaborates with several departments abroad. Currently, he is assistant professor at the Department
of Pharmacy of “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy). The scientific activity is
mainly focused on the synthesis and characterization of heterocyclic derivatives as well as
extraction of natural compounds with potential biological activity, and is documented from several
papers in international peer-reviewed journals, one European patent and participations in numerous
conferences.
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C. Chiesa Sapienza University of Rome Rome Biography Biography of C. Chiesa![]() Claudio Chiesa is an Associate Professor at the Italian National Research Council. Dr. Chiesa obtained his medical degree at the "Sapienza" University of Rome, followed by a residency in Pediatrics (1976-79) and Infectious Diseases (1982-85). He has been Research Fellow at the Pasteur Institute, Paris, France; Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, N.Y., Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, N.Y., and Rainbow Babies and Childrens' Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio,U.S.A.; Karolinska Institutet, Stockolm, Sweden. His major areas of research interest relate to emerging Pediatric and Neonatal infectious diseases, diagnostic tools for Neonatal infections, endocrine regulation of fetal/neonatal growth, and energy metabolism in children and metabolic factors contributing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk in children.
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G. Colotti Sapienza University of Rome Rome Biography Biography of G. Colotti![]() Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University Sapienza, Rome. Research Scientist, Group Leader at Institute
of Molecular Biology and Pathology, Italian National Research Council. Author of about 60
publications in peer-reviewed international journals, member of the editorial board of several
journals, Co-founder and member of the Foresight Group CNR and of qPMO (Quality and
Project Management OpenLab) CNR. Focus on: structure and function of proteins involved in
human diseases; drug delivery, drug targeting; drug discovery; calcium signaling in cancer and
neurodegenerative diseases; mitochondrial tRNAs.
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G. Crisponi University of Cagliari Cagliari |
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M. Cui Beijing Normal University Beijing Biography Biography of M. Cui![]() Dr. Cui received Ph.D. in Chemistry from Beijing Normal University (2011). Then, he was appointed Lecturer, and later Associate Professor (2014) at the College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University. He has published more than 60 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and his research program has been fully funded by multiple grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China and other foundations. His fields of interest are the design, synthesis and bio-evaluation of molecular imaging probes (radiolabelled tracers for PET and SPECT; fluorophores for near-infrared imaging) for the diagnosis of diseases.
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D. Dal Ben School of Pharmacy University of Camerino Camerino Biography Biography of D. Dal Ben![]() Dr Ben got his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Padova (Italy) then he moved to the University of
Camerino (Italy) where he is currently Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. His research work is to
design and optimize bioactive compounds with molecular modelling tools. His studies are focused mainly to
membrane proteins belonging to the GPCR (Purinergic P1 Receptors and others) and ion channel (Purinergic
P2X Receptors) protein families.
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A. Desideri University of Roma “ Tor Vergata “ Rome |
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K.P. Devi Alagappa University (Science Campus) Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu Biography Biography of K.P. Devi![]() Dr. Kasi Pandima Devi is currently working as Associate Professor in Department of
Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India where she is engaged in teaching Master
Degree students of Biotechnology Programme and also carrying out active research in the field
of Molecular Pharmacology of Natural Products. She obtained her PhD degree in Biochemistry
from University of Madras, India and subsequently did her Post-Doctoral research in National
Institute of Immunology, India and CID-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain. She is a recipient of Young
Women Scientist Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu, India and Women Scientist
Award from the Biotech Research Society of India. She has published many research articles in
reputed Journals and also co-authored many book chapters.
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R. Di Santo Sapienza University of Rome Rome Biography Biography of R. Di Santo![]() Roberto Di Santo is Full Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, School Pharmacy and Medicine,
“Sapienza” University of Rome Italy. He holds Masters Degrees in Chemistry and Pharmacy
from “Sapienza” University of Rome. Prof. Di Santo’s research is focused primarily on drug
design and synthesis of new molecular entities edowed with biological activities. He devoted
particular efforts in the discovery of antimicrobial and antitumor agents. Most part of scientific
activity is focused on compounds active against HIV targets like integrase, ribonuclease H and
polymerase functions of the reverse transcriptase, and protease. Author and co-author of
books and over 130 publications and patents. Prof. Di Santo is active member of EFMC and SCI.
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G. Dormán Targetex Biosciences Dunakeszi |
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V.L. Eifler-Lima Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul Porto Alegre Biography Biography of V.L. Eifler-Lima![]() Dr. Vera Lucia Eifler-Lima is currently Associate Professor in Faculty of Pharmacy at UFRGS and Head of the Dept. of Produção de Matéria-Prima, FAR 1, Faculdade de Farmácia/UFRGS. Her research involves the design, synthesis and pharmacological/toxicological evaluation of heterocyclic compounds aiming the identification of new antitumor (inhibitors of Eg5 kinesin, 5'NT) and antiparasitic (leishmania and chagas, mainly) hits. She is head of the CNPq Research Group “Medicinal Organic Synthesis” and Coordinator of the Laboratory of Medicinal Organic Synthesis (LaSOM).
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A.R. Fajardo Universidade Federal de Pelotas Pelotas Biography Biography of A.R. Fajardo![]() Prof. André Ricardo Fajardo graduated in Chemistry (2007), M.Sc. (2009) and Ph.D. (2013)
degrees in Chemistry from Maringá State University (Brazil). Ph.D. with a sandwich period at
CERMAV (Grenoble-France, 2012-2013). Currently, he is a Professor at Universidade Federal
Pelotas (Brazil). Research-leader in the Laboratory of Technology and Development of
Composites and Polymeric Materials (LaCoPol). He is the author of approximate 50 papers with
IF and his main research interests include polymer chemistry, polymeric biomaterials, polymeric
composites, natural polymers, hydrogels, and absorbent materials.
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L.-S. Feng WuXi AppTec (Wuhan) CO., LTD Wuhan Biography Biography of L.-S. Feng![]() Dr. Lian-Shun Feng obtained his PhD degree from Tsinghua University in 2011, and then worked as postdoctorial researcher in Peking University. Currently, Dr. Lian-Shun Feng work in WuXi AppTec as senior scientist, and supervise more than ten chemists. In 2017 and 2018, around 20 peer-reviewed SCI papers were published, and some of them were cited over 50 times in one year.
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L. Ferraro University of Ferrara Ferrara Biography Biography of L. Ferraro![]() Dr. Luca Ferraro obtained a degree in Pharmacy at the University of Ferrara, Italy. He is a
Professor of Pharmacology at the Dept. of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of
Ferrara. He is currently affiliated with the Laboratory for Technologies of Advanced Therapies
(LTTA – Tecnopolo), University of Ferrara as the Head of Service of "Animal models in drug
testing." Since 2012, he is a member of the research team of the IRET Foundation (Ozzano
Emilia, Bologna) for the study of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Ferraro is the author of about
150 publications in international journals in the field of Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience.
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V. Gentile University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" Naples Biography Biography of V. Gentile![]() Dr. Gentile (Naples, Italy) is a recognized expert in the transglutaminase research area and has a strong background in the molecular biology and biochemical aspects of the transglutaminase (TG) enzymes expression, activity and function. His work has been focused to the tissue TG (TG2) characterization in normal and pathological cellular events (cell growth and differentiation, adhesion, apoptosis, neurodegeneration) by molecular biology, immunological and biochemical studies. Currently he works as associate professor at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”.
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L. Ginaldi L’Aquila University L’Aquila Biography Biography of L. Ginaldi![]() Dr. Lia Ginaldi is a Full Professor of Applied Medical and Technical Sciences at the Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences of L’Aquila University. She is Director of the Clinical Immunology and Allergology Unit of Teramo Hospital. She is Head of the Regional Center of Excellence on Osteoporosis and Clinical and Scientific Coordinator of the “Woman’s Health” and “Gender Medicine” Local Projects. Dr. Ginaldi is also Coordinator of the Master of Gender Medicine and President of the Postgraduate Medical School for Specialists in Clinical Immunology and Allergology at the University of L’Aquila.
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F. Grande Università della Calabria Calabria Biography Biography of F. Grande![]() Dr Fedora Grande, after her honours graduation in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, at University of Calabria, got PhD degree “Metodologie per lo Sviluppo di Molecole di Interesse Farmacologico, XIX ciclo” in 2006. During the PhD course, and after, as Post Doc, she spent several secondments to the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California. Main goals of her research deal with the synthesis and the biological evaluation of small molecules endowed with pharmacological properties. More recently, she expanded her research interests on computer-based techniques toward the design of novel drugs. Since 2010, she is Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, at the Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria.
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O. Grundmann University of Florida Gainesville, FL Biography Biography of O. Grundmann![]() Dr. Oliver Grundmann studied pharmacy at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster and
obtained his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Florida. He also obtained a
Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology from the same institution. Since 2014 he serves as an
associate professor and director of two graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Florida. His main area of research are natural products with central nervous
system activity, drugs of misusage and abuse, and translational applications to study natural
products and herbal supplements in clinical studies. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed
publications and 3 book chapters.
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G.K. Gupta Sri Sai Group of Institute Bungal Biography Biography of G.K. Gupta![]() He is currently Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sri Sai College of Pharmacy and Director-Research & Development, Sri Sai Group of Institutes, Badhani, Pathankot, India. He has obtained Ph.D. in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana, India. He is also a member of many pharmaceutical associations and scientific societies. He is also an editorial board member, editor, guest editor and reviewer of many reputed international and national journals. From scientometry perspective, he has authored more than 100 ISI indexed documents with over 1000 citations and h-Index 19.
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S. Habtemariam Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories & Herbal Analysis Services UK Kent Biography Biography of S. Habtemariam![]() Dr Habtemariam received his BSc degree in Biology (minor - Chemistry) from the University of Addis Ababa and his Master’s degree (combined-studies) in Pharmacology and Phytochemistry from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. He stayed at Strathclyde to study at doctoral level, studying on drug discovery researches and obtained his PhD in this area of research. After a number of years in teaching and post-doctoral research at the Strathclyde Institute for Drug Research and Strathclyde University, he joined the School of Science, University of Greenwich in September 1998. With a Principal Lecturer post at Greenwich, Dr Habtemariam has been a leader of programmes and researches taught on bioassays & natural products-based drug development. He has published more than 150 scientific publications and own 3 patents.
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A. Hilgeroth Martin-Luther-University Halle Biography Biography of A. Hilgeroth![]() Andreas Hilgeroth studied pharmacy in Düsseldorf, Germany, and received his PhD degree with Professor Uwe Kuckländer, in 1994. He has been a research group leader and has developed novel antiretroviral drugs, potential Alzheimer’s therapeutics, multikinase inhibitors and antibacterial agents. His research projects have been supported by several grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the European Union (EU) in various action programs, e.g. COST and Marie Curie support. His research results have been documented in more than 80 publications in international journals with partly high impact factors like Angewandte Chemie – International Edition. 2015.
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S.R.M. Ibrahim Taibah University Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Biography Biography of S.R.M. Ibrahim![]() Prof. Sabrin Ragab Mohamed Ibrahim graduated from Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt with
good grades in Faculty of Pharmacy (1996). She worked as an assistant teacher at the
Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University (1996-2000), during
this time she received a master degree in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacognosy. From
2000-2002 she worked as an associate lecturer at Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University. She
worked as a Ph.D. student at Pharmazeutische Biologie Institute der Universität Heinrich-
Heine, Düsseldorf, Germany from 2002 till 2005 and also completed her Ph.D. degree under
supervision of Prof. Peter Proksch. She worked as an assistant professor (2005-2010),
Associate Professor (2010-2016) at the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy,
Assiut University. Currently, she works as Professor at the Department of Pharmacognosy
and Pharmaceutical chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, KSA and Department
of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University.
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J. Iqbal COMSATS University Abbottabad Biography Biography of J. Iqbal![]() Prof. Dr. Jamshed Iqbal (Tamgha-i-Imtiaz), FRSC is the Head of Pakistan’s finest drug research center CADR at COMSATS University, Abbottabad Campus since 2013. He has completed his early education from Pakistan, while his MS and PhD degree was from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK and University of Bonn, Germany, respectively. After doing 2 Postdocs from Germany and China, he opted to serve Pakistan and joined Department of Pharmacy, CUI, Abbottabad Campus. He has innovatory contributions in Pharmaceutical/Chemical sciences. Prof. Iqbal has more than 190 publications (Impact factor >550) in several top international journals and 2 international patents. In 2017, Prof. Iqbal has been awarded PAS-Gold Medal by Pakistan Academy of Sciences.
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A. Jain Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Biography Biography of A. Jain![]() Dr. Ankit Jain acquired B. Pharm, M. Pharm. and Ph.D. degree from Dept. Pharm. Sci., Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.), India. He is a recipient of valuable national and international awards. He has published more than 60 international publications with high citation index including book chapters in reputed journals to his credit. Currently, he is DBT-Postdoctoral Research Associate, AMR Biomaterial's Lab, Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012 (Karnataka), INDIA. His research areas of interest include drug delivery, cancer-targeting, formulation by design, liposomes, polymeric and lipid-based nanofabrications, bioconjugation and theranostic exploration.
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V. Jaitak Central University of Punjab Bathinda Biography Biography of V. Jaitak![]() Dr. Vikas Jaitak obtained his Ph.D. degree (2011) in Natural Product Chemistry from Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, CSIR, Palampur (HP), India. He is currently working as Assistant Professor at Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Pb), India. He is a recipient of various research awards like Young Scientist Award from Department of Science and Technology, India. His skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject area of Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry. Dr. Jaitak, as an author/co-author and has published more than 55 articles in various journals (having over 950 total citations).
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S. Jiang China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Biography Biography of S. Jiang![]() Dr. Jiang obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry,
CAS and he subsequently pursued postdoctoral studies at the National Cancer Institute in the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
In 2008 he joined the Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, CAS as a principal investigator in the Laboratory
of Medicinal Chemistry. In 2017, Professor Jiang moved his research group to the
China Pharmaceutical University. His scientific interest is mainly focused on
development of novel small drug-like molecules and peptidomimetic derivatives
acting on targets of epigenetics and immuno-oncology. He has authored more than 70
papers in refereed scientific journals, including J. Med. Chem and Angew. Chem. Int.
Ed.
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K. Kamil University of Hradec Kralove Hradec Kralove Biography Biography of K. Kamil![]() Prof. Kamil Kuca has published more than 350 IF research papers. He is working with several
companies as a scientific consultant. He has had various collaborations throughout the world
(e.g. Korea, Croatia, United Arab Emirates, USA, France, Turkey, China, Singapore, Sweden,
and Brazil). His h-index is 39, and the number of citations in WoS is over 4000. He has five
patents to his credit. In 2015, he was awarded the 7th most cited European author (2005-
2011) in pharmacology and toxicology, according to the list published by Lab Times.
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H. Khan Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan Biography Biography of H. Khan![]() Prof. Dr. Haroon Khan has obtained the degree of B. Pharm (1999), M. Phil (2005), and
PhD (2011) from the Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar. He started his
career as a lecturer from the Gandhara College of Pharmacy, Gandhara University,
Peshawar and currently, Professor of Pharmacy at the Department of Pharmacy, Abdul
Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan. He has almost tween years of experience in
pharmacy teaching, research and professional expertise in various fields of
pharmaceutical sciences. Dr. Khan has 258 publications, including research, review, and
editorial in various national and international reputable journals with considerable
impact factor while several others are submitted or in the process of submission. His
research focus is phytomedicines including phytopharmacological and phytochemical
investigations of extracts/isolated compounds in collaboration with numerous national
and international research groups. The scientific contribution of Dr. Khan has been
acknowledged by the Pakistan Council for Science and Pakistan Council for Science and
Technology (PCST) and awarded Research Productivity four times 2011-2014.
He is also holding various editorial positions including Consulting Editor, Associate
Editor, Regional Editor and Section Editor of various international journals. Prof. Khan
has already edited a book with Elsevier publisher and written numerous book chapters
for different international publishers. Additionally, he is supervising many post-
graduate scholars in various research projects.
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A. Khan Southwest Medical University Luzhou Biography Biography of A. Khan![]() Dr. Md Asaduzzaman Khan is currently working at the Research Center for Preclinical Medicine of Southwest Medical University as an Investigator/ Scientific Professor. He completed his bachelor's and Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh and received his doctoral degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Central South University of China. Dr. Khan then had postdoctoral training at Luzhou Medical College under Zhejiang University and the University of Macao before he joined to a present position at Southwest Medical University. He is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research. His major research focuses on the molecular biology of cancer.
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I. Khan The University of Manchester Manchester Biography Biography of I. Khan![]() Imtiaz Khan received his Ph.D degree under the supervision of Prof. Hon Wai Lam, at The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom where he developed new synthetic methodologies involving C‒H functionalization of inert bonds for the synthesis of carbo- and heterocycles. Later, he worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the same group for one year. He then spent two years (2016-2018) as a Leverhulme Trust research fellow at Cardiff University, before joining The University of Manchester, United Kingdom in 2018. He has a good contribution towards the scientific and academic community with numerous research publications in highly prestigious international journals. He is also an editorial board member of EC Pharmacology and Toxicology, United Kingdom.
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V.B. Konkimalla National Institute of Science Education & Research (NISER) Bubhaneswar Biography Biography of V.B. Konkimalla![]() Dr. Badireenath Konkimalla, Reader-F, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, India, has a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India; an M. Tech. in Biotechnology from the Center for Biotechnology (CBT), Anna University, Chennai, India; and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Structural Biology from University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. His research interests are in the interdisciplinary areas of pharmaceutical biology and drug development. He has been awarded the Mike Price fellowship award in the year 2009 by the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), and Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award (IYBA) in the year 2012 by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India.
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I.K. Kostakis University of Athens Athens Biography Biography of I.K. Kostakis![]()
Ioannis K. Kostakis is an assistant professor at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
He graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Pharmacy with BSc,
MSc and PhD (Medicinal Chemistry) and then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in Medicinal Chemistry
(Groupe de Chimie Pharmaceutique, Universite΄ de Rouen, France, 2007) and specialized to the use of microwaves
in the synthesis of new compounds. His major areas of research interest relate to the design and synthesis
of novel compounds with pharmaceutical interest.
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V. Kumar Central University of Haryana Jant-Pali Biography Biography of V. Kumar![]() Dr Vinod Kumar is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Central University of Haryana, India. He obtained his PhD degree in Chemistry in the year 2006 from Kurukshetra University, India. Dr Kumar has more than 12 years of experience in teaching and research. He has made a significant contribution in the field of heterocyclic chemistry particularly Azoles’ chemistry covering pyrazole, isoxazole, thiazole, imidazole and triazole nuclei. He has contributed more than 75 publications in various journals of international repute and filed 6 patents. He co-authored a book on Pericyclic Reactions published by Academic Press, London and co-edited a book on Chemical Drug Design published by De Gruyter, Berlin, Germany. Furthermore, Dr Kumar is also serving more than 40 international Journals of Royal Society, Elsevier, Hindawi, Springer, Bentham, Taylor & Francis publishers as Editorial Member/Reviewer/Guest Editor.
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E. Lacivita University of Bari Bari Biography Biography of E. Lacivita![]() Dr.Enza Lacivita obtained her PhD in Medicinal Chemistry in 2001 at the University of Bari Aldo Moro. She was appointed as Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry (2005) and as an Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry in 2017 (Department of Pharmacy – Drug Science) at the same University. Her research activities have been focused on the study of structure-activity relationships of “drug-like” ligands for GPCRs involved in neuropsychiatric disorders, such serotonin and dopamine receptors, and in neuroinflammatory processes. Dr. Lacivita is co-author of more than 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and co-inventor of four patent applications.
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O. V. Larionov University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78240 Biography Biography of O. V. LarionovDr. Oleg Larionov obtained his doctoral degree from Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany. After postdoctoral work at Max-Plank Institut für Kohlenforschung and Harvard University he began his independent career at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he is now an Associate Professor of Chemistry. His research interests span medicinal chemistry, total synthesis of natural products, organic photochemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, and catalysis.
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A. Lauria University of Palermo Palermo Biography Biography of A. Lauria![]() Dr. Lauria’s scientific career started in 1996 as a lecturer in medicinal chemistry at
University of Palermo. In the first years, he worked on synthesis of heterocyclic compounds
with antiproliferative activity. After his experience in USA, where he worked in the research
group of Prof A.R. Katritzky, his interests were driven to molecular modelling. He is co-
author of 93 papers published on ISI recognized international journals, with H-index 26. He
has been involved in several research projects and has actively participated in the
elaboration of several of them. He is expert evaluator for HORIZON2020.
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M. Leopoldo University of Bari Aldo Moro Bari Biography Biography of M. Leopoldo![]() Marcello Leopoldo obtained the degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies (honors) at the University of Bari in 1991. At the same University, he was appointed Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry (1992) and then Associate Professor (2001). He has received the Habilitation as Full Professor in 2015. He has published 115 papers focused on the development of selective ligands for dopamine, serotonin and formyl peptide receptors. Various selective 5-HT7 receptor agonists have been identified in his lab, including LP-211 which has been extensively used to explore the therapeutic potential of 5-HT7 receptor activation. He is inventor of eight patent applications.
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D. Li Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Shenyang Biography Biography of D. Li![]() Dr. Dahong Li obtained his doctor degree (Ph.D.) in Medicinal Chemistry from China Pharmaceutical University (2013), China. After that, he became a faculty in School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University. Dr. Dahong's research interests focus on medicinal chmistry and natural product chemistry. He has published more than 100 papers and applied for more than 50 patents.
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X.T. Li Northeast Normal University Jilin Biography Biography of X.T. Li![]() He received his B.Eng. Degree, M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from Northeast
Normal University, Changchun, China in 2009, 2012, 2015, respectively. Currently, he is an
associate professor at the Department of Computer science and information technology,
Northeast Normal University. He has published more than 70 research papers. His research
interests include evolutionary computation, constrained optimization, bioinformatics,
computational biology, and interdisciplinary research.
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J.-Q. Liu Guangdong Medical University Dongguan Biography Biography of J.-Q. Liu![]() Jian-Qiang Liu received Ph.D from Northwest University. He completed his postdoc at
Tsinghua University (with Prof. Lin Mei, 2015-2016) and has been working as a full professor
at Guangdong Medical University. His research interests include multifunctional metal-
organic framework nanomaterials, and stimuli-responsive (bio) polymers. He has published
more than 50 papers. H-index = 22. He has been appointed as an editorial board member of
several journals, such as: Interdisciplinary Journal of Chemistry; and EC Pharmacology and
Toxicology etc.
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G. Losurdo University of Bari Bari Biography Biography of G. Losurdo![]() Dr. Giuseppe Losurdo graduated in Medicine in the year 2013. Currently, he is working in specialty school of Gastroenterolog, University of Bari. He is an active member of Young team of the Italian society ofGastroenterology. Dr. Losurdo’s main fields of interest are Helicobacter pylori infection, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
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L. De Luca University of Messina Messina Biography Biography of L. De Luca![]() Laura De Luca is an Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Messina.
Her main research interests are directed to drug design through molecular modeling approach
of new molecules active into the fields of antiviral agents as RT and IN HIV inhibitors, carbonic
anydrase inhibitors, tyrosinase inhibitors. Her scientific production consists of 101 papers, all
published in international journals, more than 100 communications presented at international
congresses and a chapter published in Burger's Medicinal Chemistry "Drug discovery and
development", 7th ed.- Wiley (2010).
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P.C. Lv Nanjing University Nanjing Biography Biography of P.C. LvDr. Lv is currently an associate professor in Nanjing University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry at Nanjing University. He was a postdoctoral research associate in both College of Pharmacy and Department of Chemistry at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. His research activities have been focused on rational design, synthesis and biological evaluation of small molecules as potential anticancer, antibacterial or anti-inflammatory agents. Dr. Lv has published more than 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and is an inventor of 14 patents.
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M.F. Mahomoodally University of Mauritius Moka Biography Biography of M.F. Mahomoodally![]() Fawzi holds a life sciences degree and is a Harvard University Alumni with a deep rooted
interest in biopharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. He has served as the Head of
Department and presently is an associate professor at the University of Mauritius and a visiting
professor in China. He is a recipient of more than 52 fellowships/travel grants/ and invited as
plenary/keynote/invited speaker to present in international conferences. Fawzi is the scientific
editor/reviewer/book proposal and grant evaluator and PhD examiner of more than100 peer-
reviewed international scientific journals, books, and international grant reviewer (more than
15 - for MRC-UK, Poland, Germany, UNESCO, South Africa, and Netherlands). Fawzi is ranked as
the top most prolific author from University of Mauritius and has authored more than 365
scientific publications with cumulative impact factor for his publications over 400.
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S.F. Malan University of the Western Cape Bellville Biography Biography of S.F. Malan![]() Sarel Malan obtained a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Sc. and B.Pharm. from the North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. He is Professor and Director of the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape and is an Honorary Life Member of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa. He has published more than 75 scientific papers and has authored or co-authored various papers and columns in professional journals, and conference contributions.
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C. Manera University of Pisa Pisa Biography Biography of C. Manera![]() Dr. Clementina Manera received Research Doctorate (PhD) in Medicinal Chemistry
and Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology from the
University of Pisa. Currently she is Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry at the
Department of Pharmacy of the same University. She has authored/coauthored over
ninety publications on peer reviewed pharmaceutical chemistry journals of
international repute. She has over twenty years of experience in research and
development of drug candidates for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
and as anticancer. In recent years she focused on the design, synthesis and
pharmacological evaluation of modulators of endocannabinoid system and on the
development of new analytical methods for the determination of biologically active
small organic molecules.
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A.R. Martínez Universidad Complutense de Madrid Madrid Biography Biography of A.R. Martínez![]() Dr. Alejandro Romero is Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (Madrid, Spain). Currently, he combines his interest and background on molecular toxicology in three well-stablished research lines; i) Evaluate and understand the molecular mechanisms of new molecules with therapeutic interest; ii) Identify the molecular mechanisms underlying the cell death pathways involved in the toxicity of xenobiotics; iii) Focus on novel melatonin-based therapies. Dr. Romero has related in 15 research projects, 100 national and international meetings and symposia, he has written 12 book chapters and he has published 79 research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
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M. Masarik Masaryk University Brno Biography Biography of M. Masarik![]() Dr. Masarik obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biology from the Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. Currently, Dr. Michal Masarik is an assistant professor at the Department of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University in Brno and senior scientist in Research group of Submicron Systems and Nanodevices in Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology. His research is mainly focused on prostate and head and neck cancer development, analysis of tumor biomarkers and effect of selected cytostatic drugs on tumor cell lines.
He has published more than 100 scientific publications with h-index 22 and 1201 citations according WoS.
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A. Mazzaglia Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche-Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati CNR-ISMN Messina Biography Biography of A. Mazzaglia![]() Dr Antonino Mazzaglia obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry at the
University of Catania, Italy. He got a Post-Doc Position at UCD, Ireland.
Currently, Dr Mazzaglia is CNR Senior Researcher at ISMN (Dept
ChiBioFarAm, University of Messina, Italy). He taught Chemistry at
UNIME and obtained the qualification at Full Professor in Basic and
Inorganic Chemistry. He was Visiting Professor at University of Exeter,
lecturer in PhD Schools in Italy and Europe. He is Member of Dottorato
School in Chemical Science (UNIME), Italian and European
Conferences Boards on Cyclodextrins (CD), Italian Society of
Photobiology and Chairman of ICS2021 (International Cyclodextrin
Symposium 2021). He is authors of about 92 papers ISI papers ( H-
Index 27, about 1950 citations by Scopus).
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S.N. Mikhailov Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology RAS Moscow Biography Biography of S.N. Mikhailov![]() Dr. Sergey N. Mikhailov has completed his PhD in 1976 and D.Sc. in1990 from Engelhard Institute of Molecular Biology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In 1995, he was appointed as a head of a Lab at the same Institute. As a Postdoctoral fellow and visiting Professor, he worked in the famous chemical Labs of Czechoslovakia, Canada, Germany and Belgium. His research interests include chemistry and medicinal chemistry of nucleosides, nucleotides and oligonucleotides, their biological activity and physico-chemical investigations, substrate properties of these analogs in enzymatic reactions. He has published more than 250 research papers.
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P. Mohanan Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Biography Biography of P. Mohanan![]() Dr. P.V. Mohanan working as Scientist-G & Head, Toxicology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Govt. of India. He is a visiting Professor at Toyo University, Japan and a Visiting Researcher at Bio-Nano Electronics Research Centre, Japan. Dr. Mohanan has a Post doctoral experience from the University of Tsukuba, Japan and Doctoral degree from the University of Kerala.As a toxicologist at SCTIMST with more than 30 years of experience, he has been intimately associated with all the medical devices/technologies developed at SCTIMST. He has authored 175 peer reviewed full papers, 4 book chapters, edited 3 books and 4 conference proceedings.
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A. Mollica University of G. d'Annunzio Chieti and Pescara Chieti Biography Biography of A. Mollica![]() Dr. Adriano Mollica is an Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Univ. “G. d’
Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Italy and PhD in “Pharmaceutical Sciences”. From 2013 he is
Member of the Board of PhD program “Biomol. and Pharm. Sciences” and Tutor of several PhD
students and Post-doctoral fellows. His research interests are focused on opioid peptides,
neurodegeneration, treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain, multi-target compounds and
nutraceuticals. He is co-author of 82 papers published in international journals, one European
Patent and one Italian Patent. He is currently the “Editor in Chief” of “Current Bioactive
Compounds”, and an Editorial Board Member of Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry and of
Protein & Peptide Letters.
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H. Moorthy Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak Biography Biography of H. Moorthy![]() Dr. N.S. Hari Narayana Moorthy is a Professor in Department of Pharmacy, Indira
Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak. He has completed his
Postdoctorate in University of Porto and his postgraduate and doctorate degrees
from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal in pharmacy discipline.
His primary research area is drug discovery and development. He has more than 18
years teaching and research experiences. He has published 125 research and review
articles in peer reviewed journals and has presented 101 articles in conferences. He
has authored 4 book chapters in Bentham and other publishers. He has received
Career Award for Young Teachers from AICTE, New Delhi for the year 2006 and
Postdoctorate fellowship from Foundation of Science and Technology, Portugal.
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S.M. Nabavi Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences Tehran Biography Biography of S.M. Nabavi![]() Seyed Mohammad Nabavi is a biotechnologist and senior scientist of Applied Biotechnology
Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Science and a member of Iran's National
Elites Foundation. His research focuses on the molecular pharmacology of natural products. He
is author/co-author of 250 publications in international journals, 51 communications at national
and international congress, and six chapters in book series. Seyed Mohammad Nabavi is
amongst the group of Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate Analytics, 2018.
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I.B. Neagoe Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj Napoca |
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K. Nepali Taipei Medical University Taipei Biography Biography of K. Nepali![]() Kunal Nepali is an Assistant Professor in the School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University,
Taiwan. He has expertise spanning medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis with ten years of
experience in a broad range of drug discovery projects. He is the author of good number of
research/review articles and is an ad-hoc reviewer of various reputed journals in the field of
biomedical sciences. He has also received various recognitions/awards as a reviewer for
Medicinal Research Reviews, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Bioorganic chemistry,
Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letter and others.
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O. Nicolotti University of Bari Bari Biography Biography of O. Nicolotti![]() Orazio Nicolotti graduated in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology with full marks and
honour in 1997 and received the Ph.D. in Drug Sciences in 2001. Major expertise in molecular
and data modelling: drug design, QSAR, predictive toxicology, combinatorial library design,
evolutionary algorithms, docking and molecular dynamics. So far he has authored of more than
100 research papers, 3 book chapters, and 1 international patent. He is a principal investigator
of several research funded projects and industrial agreements for technology transfer.
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D. Nisheeth Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavngar University Bhavnagar Biography Biography of D. Nisheeth![]() With 37 years of teaching and research experience, Professor Nisheeth Desai
was working as Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry at Maharaja
Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, India and published more
than 131 research papers in national and international journals. At Present he is
working as BRS faculty fellow, University Grants Commission, New Delhi in the
same Department. His research group has developed expertise in the synthesis
of smart hybrid heterocyclic molecules with eco-friendly novel methodologies for
the development of antimicrobial agents. The cumulative impact factor of his
publications is more than 190, with 2252 citations, H index 27 and i10 index is
72. He has successfully guided 44 Ph.D students. His experience spans to being
a reviewer for internationally reputed journals with high impact factors. A feather
in the cap being 2 Indian patents and having undertaken research projects for all
the funding agencies in India. He is a recipient of prestigious "Carrier Award for
Young Scientist" from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
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V.M. Nurchi University of Cagliari 09042 Moneserrato-Cagliari |
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L. Ouyang Sichuan University Chengdu Biography Biography of L. Ouyang![]() Dr. Liang Ouyang obtained his Ph.D in medicinal chemistry from West China School of
Pharmacy, Sichuan University in 2008 and 2010, respectively. He is working as a full professor in
Sichuan University. His research area involves the discovery of novel anticancer and
neurodegenerative diseases. So far he has published more than 84 SCI academic peer reviewed
papers, his articles have been cited more than 1700 times, the single highest number of
citations is 607, and his H index is 20.
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M. Paulino Universidad de la Republica Montevideo Biography Biography of M. Paulino![]() Margot Paulino Zunini was born in Salto, Uruguay. She received a degree in Pharmaceutical
Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Universidad de la República (UdelaR) Montevideo,
in 1983 and 1993, respectively. She completed her postdoctoral studies in the Uppsala
University and in the ETH Zurich. She has more than twenty years of experience in Structural
Bioinformatics and Medicinal Chemistry research. At present, she is Professor of the Faculty of
Chemistry (UdelaR) and of the Programa de Desarrollo de Ciencias Básicas (PEDECIBA). She is
the Head of the Structural Bioinformatics Center mainly devoted to the study of the
physicochemical properties of biomolecules and to the design of new bioactive compounds by
means of in silico procedures.
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J. Peng Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Biography Biography of J. Peng![]() Dr. Jiangnan Peng is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Morgan State University. He has specialized in new drug discovery from natural products. His research focuses on the identification and analysis of bioactive components from natural resources. He is author of over 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 2 book chapters, 2 patents, and numerous conference abstracts.
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V. Pittalà University of Catania Catania Biography Biography of V. Pittalà![]() Dr. Pittalà attained her MSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, and subsequently
completed her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Catania. Then, Dr. Pittalà
moved to Milan to join Pharmacia Corporation as a research scientist. She worked as member
of Combinatorial Chemistry Group and contributed to the discovery and identification of
danusertib being co-inventor of bicyclopyrazoles chemicals. She currently hold the position of
Assistant Professor at the University of Catania. Her major area of interest are the design and
synthesis of heme oxygenase-1 inhibitors, and s receptor ligands as new antitumor agents. Her
research resulted in 7 patents.
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M. Pohanka University of Defence Brno Biography Biography of M. Pohanka![]() Miroslav Pohanka graduated in chemistry from Masaryk University Brno (Czech Republic) in
2003. He achieved doctor of natural science (RNDr) in biochemistry (2006) and PhD in
biochemistry (2008) from Masaryk University. After that, he achieved associated professor
(docent) from toxicology at University of Defense, Czech Republic (2012) and doctor of sciences
in analytical chemistry at Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic (2014) and professor from
analytical chemistry at University of Pardubice (2016). He is an author of approximately 200
papers in journals with IF and his work has been cited more than 1900 times according web of
science.
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S.M. Prabu Annamalai University Annamalainagar |
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A. Rasul Government College University Faisalabad Biography Biography of A. Rasul![]() Dr. Azhar Rasul is an Assistant Professor at Government College University Faisalabad. He obtained
PhD fellowship jointly awarded by MoE, Pakistan and CSC, China and completed his Ph.D. in Chemical
Cancer Biology from Northeast Normal University, China. He later received China postdoctoral
fellowship in 2012, Japanese Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral fellowship in 2013,
and subsequently Tokyo Biochemical Research Foundation (TBRF) fellowship in 2015. He has published
over 100 peer-reviewed articles with cumulative impact factor over 208 and with over 1670 citations. He
has presented several invited talks at National and International level. He has obtained several national
and international research grants. His lab is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research on novel tumor
biomarkers and identification of non-toxic anti-cancer compounds for various hallmarks of cancer from
natural sources. He is reviewer and editorial board member of several well-reputed journals.
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E.A. Rekka Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Biography Biography of E.A. Rekka![]() Dr. Eleni Rekka is a professor in Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Aristotelian, University of Thessaloniki, Greece. She did B.Sc. in Pharmacy in 1977 and Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry in 1986 from School of Pharmacy, Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki. She has worked for more than three years in Universities and Research Institutes of Europe, as research associate. Dr. Rekka has 102 publications, more than 100 presentations at international and national congresses, two patents and was the coordinator of three funded projects. Her fields of expertise are Drug design and synthesis, mechanism of action structure/activity relationships, Free radicals, oxidative stress and antioxidant agents and xenobiotic metabolism.
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J.B. Rodriguez Universidad de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Biography Biography of J.B. Rodriguez![]() Dr. Rodriguez obtained a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from the Universidad de Buenos Aires (1990). Then, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (1992-1993) He was appointed Assistant Professor (1997), and then Professor (2005) both at the Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad de Buenos Aires. He has published more than 70 scientific publications and is a named inventor of 5 U.S. patents. His fields of interest are the design of antiparasitic and antiviral agents as well as total synthesis of compounds of pharmacological importance.
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B. Rubis Poznan University of Medical Sciences Poznań Biography Biography of B. Rubis![]() Prof. Blazej Rubis is Head of the Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics at Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland. Prof. Rubis graduated in the year 2000 with majors in Biotechnology from the University of Natural Sciences, Poznan, Poland. He spent 2 years (2014-2016) for postdoctoral studies in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. His skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject areas of Molecular Biology, Cancer Research, Genetics, Cell Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and Structural Biology. Dr. Rubis, as an author/co-author, has published more than 50 articles in various journals, having over 475 total citations.
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J.H. Ryu Wonkwang University Iksan Biography Biography of J.H. Ryu![]() Dr. Ji Hyun Ryu is currently working at the Wonkwang University as an assistant professor. He received his doctoral degree in nanoscience and technology from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. Then, he had postdoctoral training at the University of California San Diego and Duke University School of Medicine. His research is focused on the biomaterials for various medical applications including wound healing, tissue adhesives, and hemostasis during surgical procedures as well as for drug delivery and tissue engineering.
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Mina Saeedi Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Biography Biography of Mina Saeedi![]() Mina Saeedi received her Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry in 2011 from Alzahra University under the
direction of Professor Majid M. Heravi. The main focus of her Ph.D. research was synthesis of novel
heterocyclic compounds. During a sabbatical leave, she joined Professor Lars Engman at Uppsala
University, Sweden and worked on the synthesis of chalcogenide antioxidants. Then, she joined the group
of Professor Abbas Shafiee at Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical
Sciences (TUMS) as a postdoctoral fellow. Currently she is an Assistant Professor at TUMS, Persian
Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center as well as Medicinal Plants Research Center at the Faculty of
pharmacy. Her research has focused on the isolation and identification of organic compounds obtained
from natural sources as well as design and synthesis of potentially bioactive compounds especially
possessing anti-Alzheimer’s activity.
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M.T. Scotti Federal University of Paraíba João Pessoa Biography Biography of M.T. Scotti![]() Prof. Marcus Tullius Scotti obtained his Ph.D. degree (2008) in Organic Chemistry from University of São Paulo, Brazil. In January 2009, Prof. Scotti moved to João Pessoa and started to work as Professor of Organic Chemistry at Universidade Federal da Paraíba (Federal University of Paraíba), Brazil. He is currently working at this same university, and his skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject areas of Chromatography, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Antioxidant Activity, Natural Product Chemistry, Density Functional Theory, Computational Chemistry, Phytochemicals, Drug Discovery, etc. Prof. Scotti, as an author/co-author, has published more than 145 articles in various journals, having over 1,125 total citations.
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Y. Sham University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Biography Biography of Y. Sham![]() Professor Yuk Sham received his PhD from the University of Southern California Chemistry Department and his post-doctoral trainings at the US National Cancer Institute and IBM TJ Watson Research Center. He joined University of Minnesota in 2002 as the scientific consultant specializes in biomolecular modeling, simulation and computer-aided drug design. He serves as the assistant professor and assistant director at the University of Minnesota Center for Drug Design from 2008-2016. He is currently the assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology and the director of graduate studies for the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program.
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R.K. Singh Shivalik College of Pharmacy Punjab Technical University (Jalandhar) Nangal Rupnagar Punjab Biography Biography of R.K. Singh![]() Dr. Singh received the B. Pharmacy (2003) and M. Pharmacy (2005) from Panjab University,
Chandigarh and Ph.D. (2013) from PTU, Jalandhar. He has over 15 years of teaching experience
and guided various PGs and PhDs. He has to his credit over 60 papers in SCI and SCOPUS
indexed journals, 50 Conference proceedings, 2 Books, 6 Best Paper Awards and 05 projects
from different government agencies. He is currently an EBM of 08 International Journals and
Reviewer of over 20 scientific journals. He has received Publon Award 2016, 2017 and Publon
“Excellent Peer Reviewer award” for outstanding reviewing more than 120 research papers.
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E. Sobarzo-Sánchez Universidad Central de Chile Santiago Biography Biography of E. Sobarzo-Sánchez![]() Eduardo Marcelo Sobarzo Sanchez is a Full Professor and Researcher at the Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud (I3S), Universidad Central de Chile (CHILE). He was a professor and researcher at the University of Chile (CHILE) and University of Santiago de Compostela (USC, SPAIN), wherein he followed as an associate researcher at the Faculty of Pharmacy (USC) in the field of Natural Products- Medicinal Chemistry against CNS diseases, experimental studies about drug delivery systems and parasitology. From these research lines, there have been generated more than 100 scientific articles of high impact factor in the field of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Nanotechnology compiled in several journals.
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S. Taliani University of Pisa Pisa |
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S. Taysi Gaziantep University Gaziantep Biography Biography of S. Taysi![]() Dr. Seyithan TAYSI received his PhD in Medical Biochemistry from Medical School University of
Ataturk, Erzurum, Turkey. While doing his Ph.D., his best article as a young scientist received
the jury's special award. He received many awards related to his publications and conducted his
postdoctoral training in the Department of Medical Biochemistry at the University of Gaziantep,
Turkey. He still works as a professor at the same university. He served as editorial board
member and reviewer board in different journals, and authored over 100 publications.
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S.J.J. Titinchi University of the Western Cape Cape Town Biography Biography of S.J.J. Titinchi![]() Dr. Salam Titinchi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained his PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. He has published more than 60 scientific articles and conference proceedings in the field of catalysis, medicinal chemistry and nanomaterial and edited a book and authored two book chapters on drug delivery and catalysis. He serves on the editorial boards of an international scientific journal. His research interests lie in the field of design and synthesis of new potential anticancer compounds, coordination polymers and advanced nanomaterial for environmental applications and green chemistry.
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A.A. Toropov Istituto Di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri Milano |
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M. Török University of Massachusetts Boston Boston, MA Biography Biography of M. Török![]() Marianna Török is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Boston. After receiving her M.S. in Chemistry from University of Szeged, Faculty of Science (formerly known as József Attila University, Faculty of Science), she completed Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) at the University of Szeged, Faculty of Medicine (formerly known as Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical University, Faculty of Medicine), Hungary. She did postdoctoral training in Structural Biology with Ralf Langen at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA and in Peptide Chemistry with Daniel S. Kemp at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. Her current research interest includes Physical Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Green Chemistry.
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C. Viegas Jr Federal University of Alfenas Alfenas Biography Biography of C. Viegas Jr![]() Claudio Viegas Jr., currently an Associate Professor at Federal University of Alfenas, . In 1999 he turned to Araraquara (São Paulo State, Brazil) to develop his PhD Thesis on Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry. Since 2016, He is the coordinator of the Program of Post-Graduation in Chemistry of the Federal University of Alfenas. Scientific Coordinator of the Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry (PeQuiM), his research focused the design, synthesis and evaluation of innovative drug candidates for neurodegenerative diseases, CNS disorders, neglected diseases, neurophatic and central pain and inflammation. Dr. Viegas-Jr. has published over 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts and review articles in these areas and is funded by multiple operating grants from the Brazilian Agencies Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) and Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG).
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F. Wuest University of Alberta Edmonton, AB Biography Biography of F. Wuest![]() Frank Wuest is a Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta in Canada. He obtained his training in chemistry and biochemistry from Dresden Technical University in Germany. He performed postdoctoral research studies at the School of Medicine in St. Louis from 1999-2001, and he worked as head of the PET-Tracer Department of the Research Centre Dresden-Rossendorf in Germany from 2001-2008. In 2008 he was appointed as the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Chair in Radiopharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta.
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H. Xu Northwest A&F University Yangling Biography Biography of H. Xu![]() Dr. Hui Xu was born in Zhejiang Province, China. Currently, he is a professor at Research
Institute of Pesticidal Design & Synthesis, Northwest A&F University. He obtained his Ph.D.
degree from Zhejiang University. He then became the director of a Medicinal Research Group at
Jiangsu Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group, Jiangsu Province, China. In 2004, he joined the
group of Professor Bruno Figadere, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Paris-Sud 11 as a
postdoctoral fellow. Since 2008, he has held the position of full professor at Northwest A&F
University. So far, he has published over 80 peer-reviewed SCI articles. His main research
interests are on the activity-guided isolation, structural modification and structure−activity
relationships of bioactive natural products.
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D.T. Yew The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin |
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A. A. Zamyatnin Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Moscow Biography Biography of A. A. Zamyatnin![]() Dr. Andrey A. Zamyatnin Jr. is currently a Professor and Head of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia. He earned his Ph.D. in Virology and later D.Sc. in Virology and Molecular Biology from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia. His current research interests include molecular markers, molecular targets, development of immunotherapy and enzymatic therapy approaches. Additionally, his research interests include programmed cell death, RNAi, and virus-host interactions. Dr. Zamyatnin’s scientific publications include more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, he acts as an Expert in several scientific funds.
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L. Zhang Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing |
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K. Ahmad Yeungnam University Gyeongsan |
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M. Arshad Shaqra University Shaqra Biography Biography of M. Arshad![]() Dr. Mohammad Arshad, received his B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry, M.Sc. Chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, India and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) on the thesis entitled “Novel heterocyclic compounds as potential therapeutic agents: Synthesis and The characterization” from Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, CIRBSc, JMI, New Delhi, India. He has more than five years of postdoctoral experience of teaching as well as research and published more than thirty research articles in valued journals. He is serving as an advisory board member, reviewer and active member of many scientific societies. Currently, he is working at Shaqra University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he is dealing with the design, synthesis, characterization, biological, and molecular docking studies.
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T. Belwal Zhejiang University Hangzhou Biography Biography of T. Belwal![]() Dr. Belwal, working at College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University,
China, is exploring food science, plant nutraceutical potential, and human health, including the effect
of food bioprocess techniques on its quality and other functional attributes. He is currently engaged
in the development and promotion of safer and greener postharvest food bioprocess techniques,
nano-technologies, extraction and separation techniques, including green chemistry concept.
Dr. Belwal received his Ph.D. (Biotechnology and Nutraceuticals) from India. He has received many
awards including the prestigious ‘Governor award for Best Research’, consequently for two years.
His excellent research credentials reflect by 58 peer-reviewed scientific publications, and 8 book
chapters. Also, he is currently engaged in editing 5 books of scientific relevance.
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A. Bhargava Mahatma Gandhi Central University Bihar Biography Biography of A. Bhargava![]() Dr. Atul Bhargava completed his M.Sc from H.N.B. Garhwal University, India and Ph.D from
National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India. He also served as Research Associate at
the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Cytogenetics, University of Delhi. In 2007, he joined
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Lucknow as Assistant Professor (Biotechnology). Currently,
Dr. Atul Bhargava holds the position of Associate Professor and Head, Dept of Botany at
Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar, India. He has over 19 years of research
experience in work on medicinal plants, especially the underutilized crops. He has about 48
research papers in reputed journals, 4 books (SpringerNature, CRC, CABI, Nova Publ.) and
numerous book chapters to his credit. Dr. Bhargava is also serving as an editorial board member
of several international journals of repute.
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S. Chakraborty Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences Kolkata Biography Biography of S. Chakraborty![]() Dr. Sandipan Chakraborty completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Calcutta, India, and his M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from West Bengal University of Technology, India. Later on, he obtained his Ph.D. in Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics from University of Calcutta. Dr. Chakraborty is actively involved in teaching and doing research in drug discovery, atomistic simulation, spectoscopy and protein chemistry. He worked as an Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Saroj Mohan Institute of Technology, India, and is currently working as Research Associate at Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, India. Dr. Chakraborty has published over 50 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals, and 3 book chapters.
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H. Emadi University of Mazandaran Babolsar Biography Biography of H. Emadi![]() Dr. Hamid Emadi, Assistant professor, has been employed at University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, I. R. Iran, from 2018. His research activities are in the field of synthesis of magnetic nanostructures and their applications as MRI contrast agents, drug delivery systems, and hyperthermia. He has published 20 papers in impacted international journals and 7 articles in international and national scientific meetings. He served as a reviewer in 11 international journals and 7 projects.
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S-X. Gu Wuhan Institute of Technology Wuhan Biography Biography of S-X. Gu![]() Dr. Shuang-Xi Gu received his Ph.D degree from Fudan University in 2012. He has worked in Wuhan Institute of Technology as a lecturer, associate professor and specially-appointed professor, successively. He conducted scientific research in University of Virginia as a postdoctoral fellow from 2014 to 2015 and a visiting scholar from 2017 to 2018. He has published more than 50 papers in scientific journals. He is serving as an editorial board member for Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Journal of Wuhan Institute of Technology, as well as a young editorial board member for Chinese Chemical Letters.
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T.M. Karpiński Poznań University of Medical Sciences Poznań Biography Biography of T.M. Karpiński![]() Assoc. Prof., Dr. Tomasz M. Karpiński is the Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology,
Poznań University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Poland. He received DDS from PUMS and MSc in
Biology from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He also completed Postgraduate Studies:
Laboratory Medicine at the PUMS, and Internet and mobile technologies at the Poznań
University of Technology. He has Specialization in Medical microbiology. He obtained a PhD and
DSc (habilitation) in microbiology from PUMS. He is an Expert of the National Centre for
Research and Development. He is an editorial board member and a guest editor of some
journals and a reviewer for more than 30 journals. He has about 80 publications in the field of
medical microbiology, pharmacology and medical chemistry. His research interests are in the
areas of human microbiome, bacterial pathogenesis, DNA viruses, biologically active agents of
bacterial origin, antibacterial and anticancer substances/drugs, and carcinogenesis.
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H. Khalilullah Qassim University Buraydah |
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J.I. Lachowicz University of Cagliari Cagliari Biography Biography of J.I. Lachowicz![]() Joanna Izabela Lachowicz received her MSc in biotecnology from University of Wroclaw in 2006, where she performed graduate research with Prof. Henryk Kozlowski. In 2010, Joanna Izabela obtained a PhD in chemistry from University of Cagliari, where she worked with Prof. Valeria M. Nurchi. In 2012, she started her work at the University of Cagliari as PhD. In 2017, Italian National Habilitation Commision, gave her the title of Associated Professor. She focuses in her research on synthetic small organic molecules as metal chelating agents and metal-complex equilibria in water. Moreover, she is studying metal complex formation with peptides, as well as with known drugs in use.
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Q. Li Central South University Changsha Biography Biography of Q. Li![]() Dr. Qianbin Li is a professor at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University. He received a BS degree in pharmacy in 2003 and a PhD in medicinal chemistry in 2008 from Shandong University. He joined the School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, as a postdoctoral fellow in February 2008. His current research projects focus on the development of innovative drugs of fibrosis-related disease, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disease. Key areas of concentration within the group comprise chemical biology based target identification and validation, virtual screening, structure-based drug design or optimization, organic synthesis, molecular level mechanism of action and druggability study on potential candidates.
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Z. Liu Central South University Changsha Biography Biography of Z. Liu![]() Dr. Zhengchun Liu received his Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 2003. From 2004 to 2006, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. From 2014 to 2015, he was a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA. Dr. Liu joined Central South University as an Associate Professor in 2007, and has been Full Professor since 2010. Furthermore, he is Associate Editor for the international journal Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters. His major research interests focus on nanocarriers and nanosensors.
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X. Lu Jinan University Guangzhou Biography Biography of X. Lu![]() Dr. Xiaoyun Lu received her Ph.D. from China Pharmaceutical University in 2010. Presently, Professor Lu is working at Jinan University. She has published more than 50 papers in medical journals till date. Major research interests are focused on the rational design and synthesis of medicinal lead compounds targeting major lung diseases, such as lung cancer, tuberculosis and lung injury, etc.
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A. Maity School of Pharmaceutical Technology, Adamas University Kolkata Biography Biography of A. Maity![]() Dr. Arindam Maity is an Associate Professor in the School of Pharmaceutical Technology, Adamas University, Kolkata. He has more than 8 years of teaching experience in various Pharmacy colleges and 5.5 years of research experience during his Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral research. He has specialized in Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Synthetic Bioorganic Chemistry (DNA, LNA & click chemistry; fluorescently labeled nucleosides & oligonucleotides); & DNA/RNA oligonucleotides in molecular diagnostic. During his research work, he has published 43 international publications & 4 book chapters. He is also associated as a reviewer with a number of journals, also acts as an Editorial board member, Advisory Board Member of few Journals. He also presented as an Invited speaker in a number of National and International Journals.
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X. Y. Mbianda University of Johannesburg Johannesburg Biography Biography of X. Y. Mbianda![]() Dr. Mbianda obtained his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Montpellier, France. Then he worked as postdoctoral fellow and research Associate in the department of Chemistry and Chemical Pathology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa respectively. Currently he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research interest involved the synthesis of organic polymers, nanomaterials and their application in drug delivery systems. He has published over 50 research articles in peer-reviewed Journals, and 3 book chapters. He served as reviewer and/or guest editor in more than 15 international journals
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N. Mukherjee Kazi Nazrul University Asansol Biography Biography of N. Mukherjee![]() I would like to introduce myself as Dr. Niladri Mukherjee, completed my doctoral research in March 2017 from Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, India, studying different molecular and biochemical aspects of filarial parasitology. I have recently completed my tenure of two years as a National Post-Doctoral Fellow at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, India and currently working as Guest Faculty at the Department of Animal Science, Kazi Nazrul University, India. My current research objective is to evaluate the mechanistic insights of anti-leishmanial activity of some novel compounds and some repurposed drugs with emphasize on host cell survival and macrophage polarization through modulation of PI3K/Akt pathway, ceramide signaling, and lipid body accumulation. To date, I have published 26 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals.
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P.R. Nareddy H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Tampa, FL Biography Biography of P.R. NareddyDr Pradeep Nareddy is a native of India. After securing a First Class Bachelor’s Degree with distinction in Organic Chemistry at Osmania University, he moved to IIT Bombay for a Master's Degree. He subsequently moved to the University of Geneva in Switzerland and worked on the asymmetric catalysis and their applications in the lab of Prof. Clement Mazet to obtain a PhD degree. He then moved to Germany for Postdoctoral studies with Prof. Christoph Schneider at Leipzig University. To broaden his interests, he moved to the USA for second Postdoctoral studies with Prof. Szostak and Prof Jordan in sustainable catalysis. He started as a postdoc at Moffitt Cancer Center in 2018, and as of 2020, he is a Research Scientist at Moffitt Cancer Center in the Chemical Biology core.
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M. Obradovic Institute of Nuclear Sciences “Vinca” Belgrade Biography Biography of M. Obradovic![]() Dr. Milan M. Obradovic is a senior research associate in the Department of Radiobiology and Molecular Genetics at Institute of Nuclear Sciences “Vinca”, University of Belgrade, Serbia. He received a PhD in molecular biology and endocrinology from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. He has experience in basic and clinical science research. His investigative interest is to clarify the role of different hormones in normal cardiovascular biology and in pathophysiological conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. He serves as a member of editorial board and as a reviewer in a numerous scientific and medical journals.
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S. Rana University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Biography Biography of S. Rana![]() Sandeep Rana is working as a Research Assistant Professor at the Eppley Institute for Cancer Research and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Before joining UNMC, he completed a 2-year postdoctoral research position at Mayo Clinic, MN. He received his Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Delhi, India. After finishing his Master’s, he was awarded a research fellowship from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, to pursue his graduate studies. He moved to the United States, attended Kansas State University, and received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry under the guidance of Dr. Duy H. Hua in 2009. His research interests lie in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery in the area of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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K. Shaoyong Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences Wuhan Biography Biography of K. Shaoyong![]() Dr. Shaoyong Ke is an Associate Professor in the National Biopesticide Engineering Research Center (NBERC). His research interests include the application of target-oriented and diversity-oriented syntheses of small molecules for drug discovery, and natural products-oriented discovery of novel active molecules as lead compounds for development of agrochemicals or drug. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles/book chapters in the field of medicinal chemistry and pesticidal chemistry. Dr. Ke has served the scientific community as an editorial board member for three journals and as a reviewer for more than 25 journals.
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S.L. Teoh Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center (UKMMC) Kuala Lumpur Biography Biography of S.L. Teoh![]() Dr. Seong-Lin Teoh is a senior lecturer in the Department of Anatomy, of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is the coordinator of the Master of Medical Sciences (Anatomy), and the deputy secretary of the Malaysian Anatomical Association. His work has been focused to the characterization of different herbs in diabetic cutaneous wound healing; and neuroregeneration and neurodegeneration using zebrafish animal model.
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L. Zhao Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Biography Biography of L. Zhao![]() Lei Zhao, M.D & Ph.D., postdoc of Harvard Medical School, Professor, Chief Physician of Infectious Diseases in Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. He is the head of the multidisciplinary collaboration platform for infection and inflammation in Wuhan Union Hospital. He participated in national major special projects, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, and published 39 papers in the SCI journals as the first author or correspondent author, and participated in 2 monographs.
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M. Čolović University of Belgrade Belgrade Biography Biography of M. Čolović![]() Dr. Mirjana B. Čolović, a research associate has been emoloyed at University of Belgrade, Serbia, from 2005. Her research activities are in the field of enzymology, toxicology, biosensors, physiologically active compounds and their interaction with biomolecules. She has published 36 papers in impacted international journals, 4 chapters in books, 3 articles in national scientific journals, and over 60 abstracts in international and national scientific meetings. She served as a reviewer in over 20 international journals and 9 projects.
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M.T. Scotti Federal University of Paraíba João Pessoa Biography Biography of M.T. Scotti![]() Prof. Marcus Tullius Scotti obtained his Ph.D. degree (2008) in Organic Chemistry from University of São Paulo, Brazil. In January 2009, Prof. Scotti moved to João Pessoa and started to work as Professor of Organic Chemistry at Universidade Federal da Paraíba (Federal University of Paraíba), Brazil. He is currently working at this same university, and his skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject areas of Chromatography, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Antioxidant Activity, Natural Product Chemistry, Density Functional Theory, Computational Chemistry, Phytochemicals, Drug Discovery, etc. Prof. Scotti, as an author/co-author, has published more than 145 articles in various journals, having over 1,125 total citations.
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P.B. Auti Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy Pune |
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P. Chawla ISF College of Pharmacy Moga Biography Biography of P. Chawla![]() Dr. Pooja A Chawla is working as Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical
Analysis, ISF College of Pharmacy Moga, India. She has nearly 15 years of experience in the
research, discovery and development of biologically active pharmaceuticals. Dr. Chawla
holds a PhD degree in Medicinal Chemistry and has published 3 books, 5 book chapters and
more than 50 papers in national/international journals and is serving as a reviewer for
international journals of repute. She also presented a poster at FIP 2011 and CTDDR 2013
and delivered an oral talk at World Chemistry Congress, Dubai 2019. Dr. Chawla has been
awarded as Bentham Ambassador for the year 2019-20. She is always willing to learn more
and more in the pharmaceutical field and upgrade her knowledge. She has guided 47 post
graduate projects and her research team consists of 9 master and 4 doctoral research scholars.
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S.K. Jain Banaras Hindu University Varanasi |
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S. Kabilan Annamalai University Chidambaram Biography Biography of S. Kabilan![]() Dr. S. Kabilan is presently serving as a Professor and Dean at the Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University in India. He completed his M.Sc in 1982 and Ph.D. in 1989 in Chemistry Annamalai University, India. His research interest includes the Synthesis of biological active Organic compounds and reaction dynamics. Currently working on Designing active molecules using Schrodinger software, followed by synthesizing the active molecules. Completed projects CSIR-2, DBT, DBT(NEC), ICMR and UGC. He has contributed his valuable publications in different scientific journals.
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Z. Kejík Charles University Prague |
T. Lehmann University of Wyoming Laramie, WY |
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J.-Q. Liu Guangdong Medical University Dongguan Biography Biography of J.-Q. Liu![]() Jian-Qiang Liu received Ph.D from Northwest University. He completed his postdoc at Tsinghua University (with Prof. Lin Mei, 2015-2016) and has been working as a full professor at Guangdong Medical University. His research interests include multifunctional metal-organic framework nanomaterials, and stimuli-responsive (bio) polymers. He has published more than 50 papers. H-index = 22. He has been appointed as an editorial board member of several journals, such as: Interdisciplinary Journal of Chemistry; and EC Pharmacology and Toxicology etc.
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A. Mermer University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul Biography Biography of A. Mermer![]() Dr. Arif mermer received his PhD from Karadeniz Technical University, Department of
Chemistry. He is now in University of Health Sciences-Turkey, Department of Biotechnology
as Assist. Prof. His research interest includes the synthesis of bioactive organic compounds
such as anticancer, antiviral, antimicrobial agents. He has published more than 20 scientific
articles and conference proceedings in national/international journals. He has been awarded as
Bentham Ambassador for the year 2019-20.
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V. Pokrovsky Peoples' Friendship University Moscow Biography Biography of V. Pokrovsky![]() Dr Vadim Pokrovsky received his PhD in Oncology from the Blokhin Cancer Research Centre in 2010. Currently, he is the Head of the laboratory of combined treatment at the N.N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center. Also, he is the Professor and the Head of Department of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, People’s Friendship University. Besides, he is a reviewer for international Journals such as Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery, Clinical and Translational Oncology, etc., and is a member of several professional societies (EACR, ASCO, AACR). Moreover, he has published several papers in well-reputed journals.
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B.B. Shingate Marathwada University Aurangabad Biography Biography of B.B. Shingate![]() Dr. Bapurao B. Shingate is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Maharashtra (INDIA). He did Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Organic Chemistry from Department of Chemistry, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad in 1999. Also, he did Ph.D. from Division of Organic Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory, University of Pune, Pune (2010). Dr. Shingate has numerous scientific publications to his credit. He has received various honors/awards for his contributions over the years.
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E. Sobarzo-Sánchez Universidad Central de Chile Santiago Biography Biography of E. Sobarzo-Sánchez![]() Eduardo Marcelo Sobarzo Sanchez is a Full Professor and Researcher at the Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud (I3S), Universidad Central de Chile (CHILE). He was a professor and researcher at the University of Chile (CHILE) and University of Santiago de Compostela (USC, SPAIN), wherein he followed as an associate researcher at the Faculty of Pharmacy (USC) in the field of Natural Products- Medicinal Chemistry against CNS diseases, experimental studies about drug delivery systems and parasitology. From these research lines, there have been generated more than 100 scientific articles of high impact factor in the field of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Nanotechnology compiled in several journals.
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S.J.J. Titinchi University of the Western Cape Cape Town Biography Biography of S.J.J. Titinchi![]() Dr. Salam Titinchi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained his PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. He has published more than 60 scientific articles and conference proceedings in the field of catalysis, medicinal chemistry and nanomaterial and edited a book and authored two book chapters on drug delivery and catalysis. He serves on the editorial boards of an international scientific journal. His research interests lie in the field of design and synthesis of new potential anticancer compounds, coordination polymers and advanced nanomaterial for environmental applications and green chemistry.
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A.P. Toropova Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS Milan Biography Biography of A.P. Toropova![]() Alla P. Toropova (PhD) has been working in Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri
Milano, Italy. She had published of about 240 papers in international journals on QSPR/QSAR
analysis for inorganic and organometallic compounds, in particular, thermodynamic properties of
coordination compounds of bioactive metals, and thermodynamic properties (e.g. solubility) of
nano substances. She has been working since over 20 years in the fields of Chemoinformatics and
Nanoinformatics. She also has made scientific collaborations with many experts in the fields of
Chemoinformatics and Nanoinformatics throughout the world.
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