Adeniyi Charles Adeola | Molecular Evolution | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adeniyi Charles Adeola | Molecular Evolution | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS, China.

Dr. Adeniyi Charles Adeola is an Associate Professor specializing in Molecular Evolution and Genome Diversity at the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, and the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. His research focuses on genetic diversity, domestication, and disease resistance in African livestock. He has identified scrapie resistance variants in Nigerian sheep and goats and leads projects on African swine fever resistance and CRISPR-based Pestivirus detection. A recipient of multiple prestigious grants, Dr. Adeola has published 80+ papers, cited 900+ times, and collaborates on global research initiatives.

Professional Profile:

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Education & Experience ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ

โœ… Ph.D. in Genetics โ€“ Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015) ๐Ÿงฌ
โœ… M.Sc. in Animal Breeding & Genetics/Biotechnology โ€“ Obafemi Awolowo University (2009) ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ฌ
โœ… B.Sc. in Animal Science โ€“ University of Ibadan (2005) ๐Ÿ„

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Associate Professor โ€“ Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS, China ๐Ÿข
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Faculty Member โ€“ Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, Bayero University, Nigeria ๐Ÿ“š

Professional Development ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“–

Dr. Adeola has significantly advanced the field of molecular evolution and genome diversity, particularly in African livestock genetics. His work on scrapie resistance in Nigerian sheep and goats has provided new insights into disease resistance, paving the way for future genetic improvement programs. He currently leads high-impact research projects on African swine fever resistance in pigs and CRISPR-based Pestivirus detection in cattle, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnologies. His international collaborations with the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center (SAJOREC) and funding from NSFC, CAS-PIFI, and the Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Plan demonstrate his commitment to advancing global genomic research.

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿงฌ

Dr. Adeola specializes in genetic diversity, molecular evolution, and disease resistance in livestock. His research explores the genetic basis of domestication, adaptation, and resistance to infectious diseases in African animal populations. He has identified unique genomic variants in livestock that can improve breeding strategies and disease control programs. His work on African swine fever resistance in pigs and CRISPR-based Pestivirus detection is revolutionizing animal disease diagnostics. By integrating genome sequencing, bioinformatics, and CRISPR technology, Dr. Adeola aims to enhance livestock productivity and food security across Africa.

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

๐Ÿ… National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Grant ๐Ÿ’ฐ
๐Ÿ… CAS Presidentโ€™s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) Award ๐ŸŽ“
๐Ÿ… High-end Foreign Expert Program โ€“ Yunnan Revitalization Talents Support Plan ๐Ÿ…
๐Ÿ… Sino-Africa Joint Research Center (SAJOREC) Collaboration Grant ๐Ÿค
๐Ÿ… Recognized for Outstanding Research Contributions in African Livestock Genetics ๐Ÿ”ฌ
๐Ÿ… Invited Speaker at Prestigious International Conferences ๐ŸŽค

Publication Top Notes

  • The effects of runs-of-homozygosity on pig domestication and breeding

    • Authors: L. Tao, H. Liu, A.C. Adeola, S. Feng, Y. Zhang
    • Year: 2025

  • Genetic diversity in pigeon (Columba livia domestica) from three agro-ecological zones in Nigeria

    • Authors: F.E. Sola-Ojo, I.A. Abubakar, S.F. Bello, T. Yin, A.C. Adeola
    • Year: 2025

  • Expression profiling and single nucleotide polymorphism of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8) in white Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata)

    • Authors: S.F. Bello, H. Xu, U.F.O. Bolaji, C. Ji, Q. Nie
    • Year: 2025

  • Molecular genetic diversity analysis of the Nigerian laughing dove (Streptopelia senegalensis) and related species using selected mitochondrial genes

    • Authors: F.E. Sola-Ojo, I.A. Abubakar, S.F. Bello, M. Wang, A.C. Adeola
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2024

  • Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the open reading frame (ORF) of prion protein gene (PRNP) in Nigerian livestock species

    • Authors: A.C. Adeola, S.F. Bello, A.M. Abdussamad, S. Kdidi, M.H. Yahyaoui
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2024

  • Integration of genomics into community-based breeding programmes for chickens: an overview of opportunities, challenges, and potential benefits

    • Authors: O.F. Olaniyan, O.A. Oladejo, A.C. Adeola, H.A. Bashiru, S.O. Oseni
    • Year: 2024

  • Characterization and population genetics of Haemonchus contortus in Merino sheep in Lesotho

    • Authors: M.S. Phalatsi, P.M. Dawuda, A.C. Adeola, L. Bohloa, O.M. Thekisoe
    • Year: 2023

Peng Wang | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Peng Wang | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Group Leader at The University of Hong Kong, School of Biological Sciences, Hong Kong.

๐ŸŒDr. Peng Wang, an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, has demonstrated exceptional contributions to plant molecular biology and chloroplast biogenesis. With a Ph.D. from Sun Yat-sen University and extensive postdoctoral research at Humboldt University of Berlin, his work focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms of chlorophyll and carotenoid biosynthesis in plants. Dr. Wang has led innovative research in chloroplast-mediated regulatory networks, resulting in high-impact publications and multiple prestigious awards.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

๐ŸŽ“Dr. Wang completed his B.A. in Agriculture from Yantai University (2008) and his Ph.D. in Genetics from Sun Yat-sen University (2013). During his doctoral research, he focused on plant molecular genetics, specifically on chloroplast biogenesis. His education laid the foundation for his work in plant physiology and chlorophyll metabolism. ๐Ÿงฌ๐ŸŽ“

Experience๐Ÿ’ผ

๐ŸฉบDr. Wang’s academic journey includes a postdoctoral associate position at Humboldt University of Berlin (2014-2019), where he worked in the Institute for Biology. As a Principal Investigator (2019-2022) at the same institution, he led groundbreaking research in plant molecular biology. He is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, where he continues to advance the field of plant physiology through his leadership in the Plant Cell and Physiology Laboratory. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒ

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

๐Ÿ”ฌDr. Wang’s research focuses on chloroplast biogenesis, photosynthesis, and post-translational regulation of chlorophyll and carotenoid biosynthesis in plants. He investigates the role of molecular chaperones in maintaining chlorophyll homeostasis and explores mechanisms behind plant responses to environmental stresses, such as heat. His work aims to enhance our understanding of plant metabolic networks and has broad applications in agriculture and environmental sustainability. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿงช

Awards and Honors ๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿ†Dr. Wang has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2024 Outstanding Junior Presentation Award at the International Symposium on Photosynthesis, the 2023 NSFC Excellent Young Scientists Fund, and the 2022 RGC Early Career Scheme Award. He has also been recognized with the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship in 2015 and the Excellent Postgraduate Student Scholarship from Sun Yat-sen University. ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ‰

Conclusion ๐Ÿ”šย 

Dr. Peng Wang’s exceptional research in plant molecular biology, leadership in academic roles, and contributions to understanding chloroplast biogenesis make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also offers potential practical applications in agriculture and environmental sustainability. With continued support and expanded outreach, Dr. Wangโ€™s future contributions will undoubtedly continue to make a significant global impact.

Publications Top Notesย ๐Ÿ“š

A highly efficient rice green tissue protoplast system for transient gene expression and studying light/chloroplast-related processes
Authors: Y Zhang, J Su, S Duan, Y Ao, J Dai, J Liu, P Wang, Y Li, B Liu, D Feng, …
Citations: 844
Year: 2011

The bHLH transcription factor bHLH104 interacts with IAA-LEUCINE RESISTANT3 and modulates iron homeostasis in Arabidopsis
Authors: J Zhang, B Liu, M Li, D Feng, H Jin, P Wang, J Liu, F Xiong, J Wang, …
Citations: 258
Year: 2015

Connecting Chlorophyll Metabolism with Accumulation of the Photosynthetic Apparatus
Authors: P Wang, B Grimm
Citations: 170
Year: 2021

Evidence for a role of chloroplastic m-type thioredoxins in the biogenesis of photosystem II in Arabidopsis
Authors: P Wang, J Liu, B Liu, D Feng, Q Da, P Wang, S Shu, J Su, Y Zhang, …
Citations: 113
Year: 2013

Organization of chlorophyll biosynthesis and insertion of chlorophyll into the chlorophyll-binding proteins in chloroplasts
Authors: P Wang, B Grimm
Citations: 110
Year: 2015

HYPERSENSITIVE TO HIGH LIGHT1 interacts with LOW QUANTUM YIELD OF PHOTOSYSTEM II1 and functions in protection of photosystem II from photodamage in Arabidopsis
Authors: H Jin, B Liu, L Luo, D Feng, P Wang, J Liu, Q Da, Y He, K Qi, J Wang, …
Citations: 85
Year: 2014

Thioredoxin and NADPH-dependent thioredoxin reductase C regulation of tetrapyrrole biosynthesis
Authors: Q Da, P Wang, M Wang, T Sun, H Jin, B Liu, J Wang, B Grimm, HB Wang
Citations: 77
Year: 2017

Post-translational coordination of chlorophyll biosynthesis and breakdown by BCMs maintains chlorophyll homeostasis during leaf development
Authors: P Wang, AS Richter, JRW Kleeberg, S Geimer, B Grimm
Citations: 67
Year: 2020

LIL3, a Light-Harvesting Complex Protein, Links Terpenoid and Tetrapyrrole Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Authors: D Hey, M Rothbart, J Herbst, P Wang, J Mรผller, D Wittmann, K Gruhl, …
Citations: 63
Year: 2017

Chloroplast SRP43 acts as a chaperone for glutamyl-tRNA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in tetrapyrrole biosynthesis
Authors: P Wang, FC Liang, D Wittmann, A Siegel, S Shan, B Grimm
Citations: 62
Year: 2018

 

 

Sheng-chieh Lin | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sheng-chieh Lin | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Visiting staff at Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan.

Dr. Lin Sheng-Chieh is an experienced physician specializing in pediatric orthopedics, traumatology, hand reconstruction, and osteoporosis. His educational background includes both a medical degree (M.D.) and a current Ph.D. in the Institute of Medicine at Chung Shan Medical University. He has been a visiting staff member at the Department of Orthopedics at Chung Shan Medical University Hospital since 2016, and his clinical and academic expertise spans various subfields of orthopedics. Dr. Lin has also completed extensive certifications, including advanced trauma life support, surgery of the hand, and pediatric orthopedics, demonstrating his dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

๐ŸŽ“ Dr. Lin’s educational journey began at Chung Shan Medical University, where he earned his M.D. in 2009. Following his medical training, he continued his academic path, enrolling in the Institute of Medicine for an M.D.-Ph.D. program, which he is set to complete in 2024. As part of his extensive education, Dr. Lin underwent rigorous residency training in orthopedics at Chung Shan Medical University Hospital from 2010 to 2015. He also participated in fellowship programs at E-Da Hospital and NTU Hospital, gaining specialized training in orthopedic surgery. His continuous pursuit of knowledge and specialized training exemplifies his commitment to excellence in both clinical and research spheres.

Experience๐Ÿ’ผ

๐Ÿฉบ Dr. Lin has built an impressive clinical career as a visiting staff member at the Department of Orthopedics at Chung Shan Medical University Hospital since 2016. During this time, he has developed expertise in managing pediatric orthopedic cases, trauma surgeries, hand reconstruction, and osteoporosis treatments. His practical experience in these areas informs his research, allowing him to identify real-world problems in orthopedic care. He has also trained in multiple renowned hospitals, including E-Da Hospital and NTU Hospital, refining his skills in various orthopedic subfields. His ongoing role in both academic and clinical settings allows him to bridge the gap between research and patient care, providing a holistic approach to solving orthopedic challenges.

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

๐Ÿ”ฌ Dr. Lin’s research focus is multifaceted, covering pediatric orthopedics, traumatic injury management, hand reconstruction, and osteoporosis. His research aims to improve treatment techniques and patient outcomes in these specialized areas. By integrating his clinical experience with academic research, Dr. Lin explores ways to optimize surgical interventions, develop better rehabilitation protocols, and innovate new approaches to disease management, particularly in young patients. As part of his Ph.D. studies, he delves deeper into understanding the biomechanical aspects of pediatric fractures and osteoporosis in aging populations, contributing to evidence-based improvements in orthopedic care.

Awards and Honors ๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿ… Dr. Lin has received numerous recognitions throughout his career, including certifications as a specialist in surgery, orthopedics, and pediatric orthopedics. He has earned notable certifications from the Taiwanese Osteoporosis Association, the Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society. Additionally, his advanced trauma life support (ATLS) certification attests to his proficiency in trauma management. Dr. Lin’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in both clinical care and research underscores his commitment to advancing the field of orthopedics, and he continues to be recognized by his peers for his contributions to the medical community.

Conclusion ๐Ÿ”šย 

Dr. Lin Sheng-Chieh demonstrates significant promise as a researcher, given his academic background, clinical expertise, and ongoing Ph.D. training. His strengths in specialized areas such as pediatric orthopedics and trauma, combined with his continuous education and dedication to patient care, are commendable. However, for a Best Researcher Award, there is a need for stronger documentation of his research output and broader collaboration with the global research community. With an expanded portfolio of published research and broader visibility in academic circles, Dr. Lin could be a strong contender for future research awards.

Publications Top Notesย ๐Ÿ“š

Hydrogen-Rich Water (HRW) Reduces Fatty Acid-Induced Lipid Accumulation and Oxidative Stress Damage through Activating AMP-Activated Protein Kinase in HepG2 Cells

Authors: Tsou, S.-H., Lin, S.-C., Chen, W.-J., Lin, C.-L., Yang, Y.-S.

Year: 2024

Citations: 1

The favorable outcome of Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for the hip osteoarthritis in multiple epiphyseal dysplasia

Authors: Chang, Y.-Y., Lee, C.-C., Lin, S.-C., Wu, K.-W., Wang, T.-M.

Year: 2023

Citations: 0

Denosumab Attenuates Glucolipotoxicity-Induced ฮฒ-Cell Dysfunction and Apoptosis by Attenuating RANK/RANKL Signals

Authors: Lin, S.-C., Tsou, S.-H., Kuo, C.-Y., Lin, C.-L., Huang, C.-N.

Year: 2023

Citations: 7

Osteoporosis care after hip fracture: Observation from national health insurance database and fracture liaison services

Authors: Huang, C.-F., Lin, S.-C., Chen, H.-M., Hwang, J.-S., Chan, D.-C.

Year: 2023

Citations: 2

The real-world adherence of the first-line anti-osteoporosis medications in Taiwan: Visualize the gap between reality and expectations

Authors: Lee, C.-C., Fu, S.-H., Chen, H.-M., Wu, C.-H., Wang, C.-Y.

Year: 2023

Citations: 3

Epidemiology and clinical impact of osteoporosis in Taiwan: A 12-year trend of a nationwide population-based study

Authors: Lee, M.-T., Fu, S.-H., Hsu, C.-C., Wu, C.-H., Wang, C.-Y.

Year: 2023

Citations: 3

Guided Growth Improves Coxa Valga and Hip Subluxation in Children with Hereditary Multiple Exostoses

Authors: Hung, T.-Y., Wu, K.-W., Lee, C.-C., Kuo, K.N., Wang, T.-M.

Year: 2023

Citations: 3

Liraglutide Attenuates Glucolipotoxicity-Induced RSC96 Schwann Cellsโ€™ Inflammation and Dysfunction

Authors: Kornelius, E., Tsou, S.-H., Chang, C.-C., Huang, C.-N., Lin, C.-L.

Year: 2022

Citations: 12

Tibial Lengthening along Submuscular Plate with Simultaneous Acute Tibial Deformity Correction by High-Energy Osteotomy: A Comparative Study

Authors: Liu, K.-Y., Wu, K.-W., Lee, C.-C., Kuo, K.N., Wang, T.-M.

Year: 2022

Citations: 1

Guided growth versus varus osteotomy for type II avascular necrosis following surgery for developmental dysplasia of the hip

Authors: Hsu, P.-J., Lee, C.-C., Lin, S.-C., Wu, K.-W., Wang, T.-M.

Year: 2022

Citations: 0